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Police warn of daytime burglaries Truck BY SAMANTHA SMITH

across Kyle since the start of 2016. Authorities say the burglaries involve an individual ringing doorbells and/or knocking on homeowners’ doors. If there is no answer, the thieves assume there is no one home. Accomplances then break windows in the back of the home and enter the prem-

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A recent string of daytime burglaries in Kyle has Police Department Chief Jeff Barnett asking citizens to be vigilant. According to Barnett, as of Feb. 9, seven Burglary of a Habitation calls have been reported

ises. According to the city, recent burglaries have involved the theft of items such as cash, jewelry, guns, gaming systems and other electronics. In some cases, homeowners were surprised by the suspects’ brazen attempt to loot their homes with them still inside. One Kyle woman told au-

thorities she heard her home’s doorbell ring, and when she was on her way to answer it, her front door was opened and the suspect walked inside. After seeing her, the suspect turned and ran away on foot, evading police before they arrived on scene.

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Over $70K unleashed for Buda dog park BY ANNA HEROD

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Starting this summer, Buda dog owners won’t have to travel to San Marcos, Austin or Plum Creek in Kyle to let their canine companions enjoy a leash-free day at the park. Construction of a $70,946 dog park, located at Sportsplex Drive in Buda, will begin at the beginning of March, said Drew Wells, director of the Parks and Recreation Department. The projected completion date is mid-July, but Wells said the project should be complete by the end of June. Wells said Buda City Council appropriates funding for parks, including the future dog park. Along with the dog park, residents will also notice the completion of a series of improvements to existing parks this year. The construction of shade structures, playground equipment and other

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Adorned with the symbolic colors and designs associated with Valentine’s Day, a participant in the 2016 “Run For the Love of It” 5K smiles as she sprints toward the finish line of the race held in Buda Saturday. Local runners donned their pre-Valentine’s Day best as they took to the pavement for the event, which was sponsored by area 501 © 3 non-profit For the Love of Go. The race, which started at the Connection Church in Buda, was won by Leander resident Darby Sullivan, who finished with a time of 15:13. Austinite and Kyle native Robert Reyes, who competed in the race roughly ten months after suffering a stroke, finished the race with a time of 1:24:30. A story on Reyes’ road to the 5K can be found on Page 1C.

COMING UP Hays County Hunger Strike

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Have a great day of chili, beer and music at the inaugural Cup of Hope Chili Cook-off at Central Texas Speedway in Kyle Feb. 20 from 2-6 p.m. There will be fun and games for the whole family, as well as information and booths from rare disease non-proﬁts. The event is free to the public. Tasting cups will be sold at $2 per cup and you will get to vote for your favorite. Visit www.centraltexasspeedway. com for complete rules and registration.

The Hays County Hunger Strike will be held Friday, Feb. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Sunset Bowling Lanes in San Marcos. Hunger Strike is an annual bowling tournament beneﬁting the Hays County Food Bank. Visit haysfoodbank.org/ events/hunger-strike to register your team and for more information.

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Debate over land rezoning of a parcel of land along Yarrington Rd. has Kyle and San Marcos residents prepared for a fight. PGI Investment, LLC, the owner of a 47-acre tract of land off of I-35 in Kyle, has applied to the Community Development department four times for the land to be rezoned from agriculture (AG) to warehouse (W). Its motivation is to develop a commercial grade truck stop to the property. Texas has a law against “conditional” zoning, meaning a city can’t base a rezoning request on the specific intentions of the landowner. But overwhelming opposition to a possible truck stop from Kyle and Blanco Vista neighborhood residents influenced the January 26th Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial of PGI’s application for a warehouse (W) zone. “We’re not opposed to land development”, Blanco Vista spokesperson Omar Baca said. He added citizens have raised concerns such as increased traffic, crime, and environmental risks if a sizable truck stop is allowed to occupy the land. Baca claims if PGI were to develop the land for retail purposes, citizens would “trap” their money there, while the city retains the tax benefits. Kyle Community Development Director Howard Koontz said PGI pulled a rezoning request in October 2015 to rezone to retail services (RS). He said the reason was because the zoning didn’t allow transportation services on the property. Koontz said there is a fail safe for concerned citizens even if PGI is granted the warehouserezoning request. It could involve a development agreement between the city and PGI, which would be done only if the rezoning request is approved. The agreement would outline what PGI can and can’t do with the land. If the developer violates the terms of the contract, the contract is breached and the developer loses the warehouse (W) zone. Kyle Mayor Todd Webster said that he would support a decision to have the land rezoned to a warehouse district. But he maintains his role in the situation is to mediate. “I’m happy with the way the discussions are going right now,” Webster said. Koontz said PGI would take one final attempt at rezoning the property for warehouse. It’s unknown at this time when PGI plans to present its rezoning application to city council.

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Increases in sexual assault cases reﬂects growing Hays population BY PAIGE LAMBERT

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An increasing number of sexual assault cases have dotted local and county law enforcement blotters since late January. Many law enforcement officials say while sexual assault cases are troubling, the increases in numbers reflect population growth. Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd said the number of reported sexual assault cases has stayed within two to six cases each year. “I don’t think our problems are any different or worse than any other area this size,” Kidd said. “I would say our numbers are pretty typical and coinciding with population going up.” Buda’s population was marked at 10,209, according to the United States Census Bureau. According to a report provided by the city, one sexual assault case has been reported this year. The report was defined as indecency with a child and is under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department. Kyle, with a population of 31,760, according to the census, had 14 sexual assault cases reported in 2011 and 2012. Nine cases were reported in 2009 and two were reported in 2016, according to reports.

Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said a case on a city report doesn’t always mean the offense occurred in that particular area. He said more officers have been called on sexual assault cases since Seton Medical Center Hays was constructed. Many times officers would arrive to find out the assault occurred in neighboring cities or counties. “Victims of any kind of assault occasionally end up at the hospital and we get that call,” Barnett said. “Depending on the circumstances we may generate a report or standby with the victim until a police officer from that jurisdiction can come.” He said report numbers could also be reflected differently based on what system is used. Kyle Police Department currently uses the Uniform Crime Reporting system, which places crimes in eight categories. Once law enforcement switches to the National Incident-Based Reporting System, cases will be categorized in 23 different categories, Barnett said. “When people switch to NIBRS, everyone is going to think the crime rate went up,” Barnett said. “The system will now include numbers and cases that weren’t included.” Nine cases of sexual assault were reported on the Hays County Sheriff’s

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Office blotter since Jan. 6. HCSO lieutenant Jeri Skrocki said the time proximity isn’t an anomaly. “Sometimes we’ll get multiple calls within a week or only one during a month,” Skrocki said. “We’ll see a natural ebb and flow but we haven’t seen a spike in cases.” Scrocki said of the cases currently under investigation, the victim likely knew the offender. She said many cases deal with child abuse and are made when a family member finally decides to call. “We don’t have any cases with unknown perpetrators like the cases in Austin,” she said. “It’s very unusual to get a stranger case.” Kidd said Buda has experienced similar trends in regards to reports. He said a woman reported the sexual assault of her daughter twice within a couple of days. After tests and interviews, the case was unfounded, meaning there

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

Police Chief Jeff Barnett recommends all citizens, especially those with young children or elderly relatives, to remain vigilant by locking all doors during daytime hours, even while home. ever, has proved to be an effective weapon for Kyle residents and the police to combat the the threat. More and more, people are taking to social media and documenting encounters with unsolicited and suspicious visitors. Some of the stories involve an individual asking a homeowner an innocuous question, such as whether they speak Portuguese or are interested in buying a vacuum, and then walking away. Barnett recommends all citizens, especially those with young children or elderly relatives, remain vigilant by locking all doors during daytime hours, even while home.

He said discussing safety procedures with family members, along with watching out for friends and neighbors, is important. Anyone who witnesses suspicious behavior, such as someone ringing your doorbell and then asking if anyone in your home speaks a particular language, are asked to close and lock the door and call police. “It would be helpful to know if there were multiple individuals involved,” Barnett said. “Descriptions including height, hair and skin color, clothing and any unique features such as tattoos or scars would be extremely helpful.”

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Kyle Police believes multiple persons are involved in the incidences. The department is working “several angles and multiple potential leads” on the cases. But Barnett described these burglaries as “disturbing” because of their stark contrast to the more commonly seen “crimes of opportunity.” In those crimes, individuals walk down a street of parked cars, checking each door handle. They quickly loot the ones left unlocked of smaller items such as purses and electronics like cell phones and tablets. “Since around December until present day, we have seen an increase in burglaries that have been reported during the day,” Barnett said. Barnett stressed the importance of citizens remaining alert even after a break-in has been reported in their area. He said suspects have been known to strike the same area multiple times. Social media, how-

was no evidence of sexual assault, he said. According to Buda, records showed there was at least one unfounded case each year. “The more people that are in a city, the more crime that will be reported,” Kidd said. “Nothing jumped out at me that

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would cause me concern.” Regardless of how records are interpreted, any report of sexual assault is concerning, Kidd said, adding educating minors and using resources such as the Hays County Women’s Shelter is essential to decreasing the number of cases. “Most of the time, we see women not leaving situations because they don’t think they have any options,” Kidd said. “Hays County Women’s Center gives them options and the work they do is vital.”

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No need for a Reconsider Onion Creek proposal cleanse, doc GUEST COLUMN BY WES PITTS

ere it is, the middle of February, and I still haven’t broken my New Year’s resolution. Before you go pattin’ me on my back for stickin’ to my resolution, I should inform you that I don’t recall making any for this year. I might’ve said that I’d cut back on my beer drinkin’, but I would’ve had to’ve been three sheets to the wind to announce something that ridiculous. I might’ve resolved to exercise more, and if 12-ounce curls constitute physical exertion, then I have indeed kept my New Year’s resolution. I know several folks who vowed to lose weight and to eat heathier. After losing 20 pounds last spring while I was on the Oxycodone diet, I doubt I resolved to lose any more weight, and my wife makes sure I eat fairly healthy meals because she wants to keep me around for a while longer. Who else would change light bulbs if I wasn’t around? But what some folks are doing these days is something called a cleanse. They eat only fresh fruits and vegetables and drink nasty-looking smoothies consisting of cucumbers and red clover that theoretically clean out the GI tract. I’m sorry, but I’ve never done a cleanse without the aid of some intestinal parasite. And if I wanted to clear out my GI tract, I can do it without drinking an alfalfa smoothie. A couple chili rellenos and a mess of refried beans will keep this king on his throne for most of the morning. Similar to a cleanse is something health nuts refer to as detox, where they rid their bodies of all toxins acquired over the past months. Again, they down smoothies and eat stuff a hungry goat would turn down. Being an open-minded sort, I have tried detox a few times when I feel my body is laced with toxic matter. Knowing an antimicrobial lavage kills harmful toxins, I ingest a therapeutic elixir once a week to kill these germs. I prefer it frozen with salt, but on-the-rocks is also beneficial. And if I believe my kidneys need a good flushing, I run up to Walgreens and grab a 12-pack of

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my favorite detox tonic. Not only does this Rocky Mountain remedy flush out my kidneys, but it helps rehydrate me after my south of the border colon cleansing. I have heard more than once that “your body is a temple”. Well, I think of my body more as a port-a-potty at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic. I enjoy fine foods and potent potables, and it would take a squad of Navy SEALs to force me to eat some vegan dish, unless it was covered in cream gravy and topped with salsa. So y’all can count me out for your next 21-day cleanse. The only cleansing I will be doing is scraping bird poop off my deck. What are those dang birds eating? Cucumbers and clover? So, if my New Year’s resolution didn’t involve exercise, detox or a body cleanse, I wonder if I even made one. My memory of New Year’s Eve is a bit cloudy, but I bet there was some football watchin’ and cold beer drinkin’ goin’ on for most of the day. I do recall hearing my wife ask, “Have you made your resolution yet?” and me replying, “Not yet, but I’ll ponder over it during halftime”. I also remember makin’ a run to Walgreens because I was concerned about kidney stones. Perhaps my resolution dealt with my newspaper writin’. I’m thinkin’ I resolved to write higher quality columns, omitting stuff about intestinal emissions and alcohol consumption, and rememberin’ to put a G on the end of my verbs. Dang, if this was my New Year’s resolution, I didn’t make it through mid-January. Oh, well! There’s always next year. Meanwhile, after gettin’ a whiff of my smelly feet, I believe it’s time for a good, ol’ fashion cleansing. A cleanse and Clint Younts should not be spoken of in the same sentence. Period. crowsnest78610 @gmail.com

COMMENTS FROM THE WEB Can I suggest they get jobs and earn a living just like the rest of us do? I am so sick of these lowlifes choosing to steal from others to fund their own lives. I hope they are caught and put on a hard working chain gang in prison! – Angie Nettles-Pereira on Kyle PD warns of daytime robberies Now can we work on the rest of the Kyle roads? – Ida Lynnette Fuentes on Yarrington Road bridge is complete

Relax. let people have a good time amd enjoy life. Not everyone goes out to get drunk. – Damon Fogley on Dance hall looks to boot scoot to Buda They’re going to pick the wrong house one day with a gun-toting homeowner who isn’t afraid to pull the trigger. Really dumb. – Jayna Love on Kyle PD warns of daytime robberies

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n a recent op-ed, Patrick Rose applauded the decision by the city of Dripping Springs to expand the South Regional Wastewater Treatment System, a move to keep the city from running out of wastewater capacity by 2017. No one should fault the city for taking steps to prevent that from happening. After all, it’s clear that something must be done. The question is, is that ‘something’ the best course of action? As part of the treatment plant expansion, the city is required to file a discharge permit with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The permit would allow the city to discharge treated effluent into a tributary of Onion Creek. The city insists that is not something they want to do, and that they will enter into agreements with local subdivisions to beneficially reuse wastewater, thus reducing the need to discharge it. The city should be credited for making such assurances. However, there are serious issues with this plan. First, as originally proposed in the preliminary planning report prepared by CMA Engineering, the city would obtain a discharge permit for up to 500,000 gallons of treated effluent per day. The permit application the city filed with TCEQ asks for nearly double that amount – 995,000 gallons per day – and with less stringent treatment requirements. Second, while no one would argue that beneficial reuse of treated waste-

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A discharge permit ﬁled by the city of Dripping Springs would allow the city to discharge treated efﬂuent into a tributary of Onion Creek.

water makes perfect sense, and is certainly preferable to disposing of it, the kind of reuse being talking about – outdoor irrigation of parks, sports fields and other open spaces – is not a year round solution. What happens during Winter or an extremely wet Spring when that water is not needed? What happens when new subdivisions decide they don’t want to take part in beneficial reuse? Or when an existing subdivision wants to back out of its agreement? If the city is serious about beneficial reuse, it should come up with a resolution making it mandatory, with strict guidelines. As currently proposed, it does not guarantee that discharges will not occur.

Finally, while the city insists it does not intend to discharge into Onion Creek, once they get the permit, they are under no obligation not to do so. Even if they are sincere, things change. Growth continues. Council members come and go. Eventually, wastewater influx outpaces our ability to handle it. Who is to say that years from now, with that permit in place, that it wouldn’t be used to its full capacity? The results would be devastating. At the full volume of 995,000 gallons per day, at least half of the water in Onion Creek would be wastewater effluent approximately 28 percent of the time. Even a small amount of discharge could be harmful. According to U.S. Geological Survey monitoring, Onion Creek

has no creek flow or is dry about 10 percent of the time. That means during a drought, the creek could be composed almost entirely of wastewater effluent. Everyone understands that growth is coming and we must have systems in place to handle it that are both sustainable and environmentally sound. I applaud the city’s desire to take action, but let’s make sure we get it right. The decisions we make today will impact generations to come. Wes Pitts is a member of www.onioncreekcoalition. com and lives on the creek, about five miles downstream of the proposed discharge point. w.pitts@sbcglobal.net

Sleepless nights with Sawyer B eing awakened at 3 a.m. by a snoring dog is not conducive to kind thoughts about an otherwise beloved little animal. There are a number of reasons I long ago abandoned my lifelong edict of No Dog Will Ever Sleep in My Bed! You can’t issue that declaration to cats because they will slip under the covers and bite your toes in revenge. But, back to the dog. This little ragamuffin wiggled into our lives in our first year of retirement. We transplanted ourselves onto a riverbank in Central Texas to drink in the “peaceful country life” after dueling with deadlines for more than 50 years. Someone dumped this then-little-three-monthold puppy on our country river road. I was working in the yard when the puppy, his hair matted with burrs and dirt, stood at our gate, pink tongue sticking out of his white-whiskered mouth, tail wagging to “beat sixty.” I knew Life Mate had to meet him and would likely adopt him. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. So, now nine years later, it is with deepening and developed adoration that I watch with parental concern (Life Mate has declared him ‘our baby’), trying to stifle a snicker

caffeine-addicted body requires brewing a jolting Webb’s first cup. That was not to be. He Wisdom appeared beside my bed with a muffled “ruff,” so as by Willis Webb wisely not to awaken Life Mate and, which translated lest I awaken him and his from Sawyerspeak, means ‘mom.’ The dog is on his “Drag your booty out of back, sleeping peacefully bed, Dad, and let me out. with all four legs in the air. I’ve got to GO.” Although While lying quietly, there’s a doggy door from watching a stirred but still my study into our privasomnambulant Sawyer, I cy-fenced back yard, it’s wondered if my nudged closed while we sleep so nocturnal awakening Sawyer can’t slip out and would prompt a separated dig up danger or, as you sleep pattern again. That’s may ascertain from the fola problem for septuagelowing revelation, allow an narians, forcing late-morn- animal into the house. ing or early afternoon So, I slip into my warmlounge chair snoozes, ups and house shoes, open which Life Mate says, in the doggy door and flip on mock disdain, are brought the outside light. As I’m on by a self-imposed curstanding there protectively few always signaled by watching The Puppy as he the 10:30 p.m. end of the diligently seeks a place to nightly newscast. potty, which Life Mate deAs I pondered the hiscribes as my duty, I notice larity of Sawyer’s sleep him take off in a dead run positions and sought a toward the back fence. return to Dreamland and Uh-oh. That can only a Pulitzer Prize, the little mean one thing – Petey Tibetan Terrier decided Possum has defiantly to abandon our bed. He traipsed onto Sawyer’s teroften does that to seek the rain again. solitude of the sofa or, if One wouldn’t think that, his aging 9-year-old bones in the suburban setting moan for it, the carpet or we chose over the critthe hardwood of the hall ter-friendly rural location floor. of our former riverbank Good, my sleep-deretirement home, we’d be prived brain telegraphed. besieged by Animal KingMaybe now I can go dom. back to semi-catatonic Sure enough, there’s slumbering before my Sawyer and Petey. Of

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course, Petey’s doing what possums are noted for – playing possum. Sawyer keeps poking him with his paw and trying to apply a biting nip but there’s a wise wariness to the dog’s hesitant assault. Meanwhile, I’d grabbed a shovel in case Petey tried to bite Sawyer. Possums have razor-sharp teeth and claws on their feet that can do significant damage, even to a bigger dog than our middleweight fighter. I managed to coax Sawyer away from Petey (I NEVER thought The Puppy was stupid) and back into the relative solitude of our early morning home. Besides, I didn’t really want to kill the possum. I’d just have to find a way to dispose of the carcass in the daylight. Suburban living doesn’t allow just tossing the body into the river. So, Petey lives on to traumatize Life Mate’s flowers and taunt Sawyer. At any rate, The Puppy and I returned to the house. He’s now ensconced in our bed, snuggled up against Mama’s leg and I’m sitting here pounding on a keyboard. Life’s just not fair. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. wwebb@wildblue.net

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Early Voting Schedule in Hays County FEB. 16-18

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hays County Health Dept 401 A Broadway St San Marcos, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hays County Pct. 2 Office 5458 FM 2770 at Crystal Meadow Dr. Kyle, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hays County Pct. 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Texas State University LBJ Student Center 700 Student Center Dr. San Marcos, TX 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hays County Health Dept 401 A Broadway St San Marcos, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hays County Pct. 2 Office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadow Dr. Kyle, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hays County Pct. 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, TX 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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FEB. 22-23

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hays County Health Dept 401 A Broadway St San Marcos, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hays County Pct. 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

FEB. 21

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Hays County Health Dept 401 A Broadway St San Marcos, TX 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Hays County Pct. 2 Office 5458 FM 2770 at Crystal Meadow Dr. Kyle, TX 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley, TX 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Hays County Pct. 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, TX 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

DEMOCRATIC BALLOT

Constable, Precinct No. 2 4yr. term (Kyle) Steve Avalos (Rep) Jimmy Zuehlke (Rep) James H. Kohler (Rep)

Constable, Precinct No. 2 4yr. term (Kyle) Michael Torres (Dem)

U.S. Representative, District 35 2 yr. term Lloyd Doggett (Dem)

REFERENDUM ON DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

U.S. Representative, District 35 2 yr. term Susan Narvaiz (Rep)

PROPOSTIONS ON REPUBLICAN PRIMARY

FEB. 24-26

Proposition 2 Texas cities and counties should be required to comply with federal immigration laws or be penalized by loss of state funds.

Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hays County Pct. 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Referenda Item #1 on Economic Security & Prosperity Should the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress pass an economic security and prosperity plan for families that includes higher incomes by raising the state minimum wage to a livable wage, passing the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equal work, guaranteeing paid family leave to care for a child or ill loved one, fully funding public neighborhood schools, and making a debtfree community college education a reality for hardworking students?

U.S. Representative, District 21 2 yr. term Todd Phelps (Rep) Lamar Smith (Rep) John Murphy (Rep) Matt McCall (Rep)

Proposition 1 Texas should replace the property tax system with an alternative other than an income tax and require voter approval to increase the overall tax burden.

Hays County Pct. 2 Office 5458 FM 2770 at Crystal Meadow Dr. Kyle, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

U.S. Representative, District 21 2 yr. term Tejas Vakil (Dem) Tom Wakely (Dem)

County Chairman 2 yr. term (Rep.) Russell Hayter (Rep) Alice D. Chisholm (Rep)

Buda City Hall 121 N Main St. Buda, TX 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hays County Health Dept 401 A Broadway St San Marcos, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

County Chairman 2 yr. term Jon Leonard (Dem)

Sheriff 4 yr. term Tommy Ratliff (Rep) Gary Cutler (Rep)

Hays County Pct. 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sheriff Rodrigo Amaya (Dem)

Constable, Precinct No. 5 4 yr. term (Buda) Mitch Johnson (Rep) Matt Mancillas, III (Rep) John Ellen (Rep)

Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hays County Health Dept 401 A Broadway St San Marcos, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Rd. 12 Wimberley, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

REPUBLICAN BALLOT

Hays County Pct. 2 Office 5458 FM 2770 at Crystal Meadow Dr. Kyle, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hays County Pct. 2 Office 5458 FM 2770 at Crystal Meadow Dr. Kyle, TX 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Here are who will be on the primary ballot, along with propositions and referenda items

Referenda Item #2 on a Fair Criminal Justice System Should the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress pass criminal justice reform legislation that ensures equal justice throughout our society without respect to race, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or other factors unrelated to behavior, ensuring as well common sense policies to protect the rights of law enforcement officers, the community, and defendants in the criminal justice system?

Proposition 3 Texas should prohibit governmental entities from collecting dues for labor unions through deductions from public employee paychecks.

Referenda Item #3 on Climate Should the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress encourage the transition to renewable, non-polluting energy as a means to slow down climate change and its impact on the planet?

Proposition 4 Texas and its citizens should strongly assert 10th Amendment Rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution which states “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

Referenda Item #4 on the Voting Rights Act Should the United States Congress pass the new Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect all American voters?

Primary Election March 1

Referenda Item #5 on Campus Carry Should the Texas Legislature allow each public institution of higher education (not only private universities) to opt out of the ability to carry guns on campus? Referenda Item #6 on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Should the United States Congress pass a just and fair comprehensive immigration reform solution that includes an earned path to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants and their children, keeps families together, protects DREAMers, and provides workforce solutions for businesses?

A full list of the entire Republican and Democratic Primary ballots can be found online at www.haysfreepress.com

EXHIBIT C-3

HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015 10

General

Debt Service

REVENUES 5700 Local and intermediate sources 5800 State program revenues 5900 Federal program revenues

$ 49,309,034 85,058,684 892,317

$ 22,909,788 6,118,480 -

5020

135,260,035

Data Control Codes

60 98 2014 Total School Building Other Governmental Bonds Governmental Funds 53,288 -

$ 2,986,354 1,789,374 10,152,792

$ 75,258,464 $ 92,966,538 $ 11,045,109

29,028,268

53,288

14,928,520

179,270,111

75,565,457 1,992,457 1,681,481 2,463,515 7,364,044 4,148,737 169,560 1,708,565 8,120,048 3,378,001 3,531,979 13,896,319 1,118,623 2,886,792 201,031 4,200 238,923 607,143

14,350,000 14,373,985 11,154 -

5,130,722 1,057,707 28,360 853,474 12,191,507 -

5,904,554 4,493 697,540 21,696 54,654 148,301 16,505 7,923,593 91,850 18,497 13,153 81,357 183,664 -

86,600,733 1,996,950 2,379,021 2,485,211 7,418,698 4,297,038 169,560 1,725,070 9,177,755 7,923,593 3,469,851 3,531,979 13,943,176 1,118,623 3,753,419 282,388 14,350,000 14,378,185 11,154 12,375,171 238,923 607,143

129,076,875

28,735,139

19,261,770

15,159,857

192,233,641

1100 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES

6,183,160

293,129

(19,208,482)

(231,337)

(12,963,530)

1200 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

6,183,160

293,129

(19,208,482)

(231,337)

(12,963,530)

40,142,559

1,340,834

0011 0012 0013 0021 0023 0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0036 0041 0051 0052 0053 0061 0071 0072 0073 0081 0093 0099 6030

Total revenues EXPENDITURES Current: Instruction Instructional resources and media services Curriculum and staff development Instructional leadership School leadership Guidance, counseling, and evaluation services Social work services Health services Student transportation Food service Extracurricular activities General administration Facilities maintenance and operations Security and monitoring services Data processing services Community services Principal on long-term debt Interest on long-term debt Bond issuance cost and fees Facilities acquisition and construction Payments related to shared services arrangements Other intergovernmental charges Total expenditures

0100 FUND BALANCES, BEGINNING 3000 FUND BALANCES, ENDING

$ 46,325,719

1,633,963

57,373,294

3,889,835

102,746,522

38,164,812

$ 3,658,498

$ 89,782,992

Hays Free Press • February 17, 2016

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Candidate questionnaires for Hays County Constable, Pct. 2 Jimmy Zuehlke

1. Why am I running for office? I have numerous reasons why I am running for the office of Constable Precinct 2 Hays County. I retired from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission after twenty-five years of devoted and loyal service. I achieved the rank of Lieutenant in which I was the supervisor over twentytwo Agents and one civilian personnel. I oversaw fifteen counties one of which was Hays County. I have been a Patrol Deputy for the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for the past four years. I have been a resident of Hays County since 1997 and I have seen the enormous growth in the area. I have also kept my eye on Precinct 2 where I reside for many years. The citizens of Precinct 2 deserve a change and a positive change at that!

interact with citizens to choose to open carry. On a side note, as peace officer I (we) need ZUEHLKE all the help and support citizens can offer these days. I hope all citizens “have our backs!”

3. Why do I think I would be a good constable, if elected? I have served the citizens of this great State of Texas loyally for going on twenty-nine years. During that time I have always treated people as I would like to be treated. I have and will continue to treat all citizens with respect and dignity. Common sense is something that one does not learn, you either have it or not. Common sense in law enforcement is a must to succeed both as a successful peace officer and a successful community leader. I 2. What are my thoughts know that I have both. on open carry? I am open to any and Open carry is a right all new information and I fully support this and new technology to right. With rights come make my constables responsibilities. There office great. Through my are pros and cons on this career, I have continued subject matter which to learn. I will never say, are debateble. When “I know everything and open carry came out on I have done everything!” January 1st of this year, If a peace officer does it was like a “shiny new quote these words, it’s toy”. What I mean by this time for that peace is that a vast amount of officer to move to a citizens looked forward different career. This is to and very excited a changing world and about this right. To one must change with this date, I have yet to it. With this ideology, I see anyone open carry will motivate my deputy while I was on duty or constables to excel to off-duty. I believe more the best of their abilities. people are concealing I will and have always there handgun rather promoted a positive than having the general work environment. public notice and bring With positivity comes attention to themselves if increased in productivity they were to open carry. and performance. My When a person open deputy constables will carries, in my opinion be held accountable and they would be the first so will I. No, we are not target of a criminal in perfect but, I will pursue a given situation for perfection through example a robbery or education, community active shooter situation. input, and my leadership But, by all means, as Constable for Precinct this is a personal 2 Hays County. preference and peace officers around the state 4. Star Wars, Star Trek or hopefully have received Battlestar Galactica? training on how to I could have said

Steve Avalos

the surrounding agencies. By doing 1. Why are you running this the for office? I have lived in Precinct Constables Office will 2 for over 15 years. I am work in a very vested in my comproficient, munity and feel that it is time a change. Precinct 2 profesAVALOS is growing and the people sional manner for all the people need the Constables of Precinct 2. Office to grow with the community. I will bring 2. What are your the Precinct 2 Constathoughts on open carry? bles Office into the 21st I feel that every century and make sure law-abiding citizen my deputies are propshould have the right to erly trained and have a working relationship with bare and keep arms.

either one of these three with an explanation of why but, I chose all three and let me explain why. Being fifty-three years of age, I grew up with Star Trek in the sixties, Battlestar Galactica in the seventies, and Star Wars in the eighties. Of course there have been spin-offs and/or remakes of all three. I would like to compare all three to the way I will operate my constable’s office now and in the future. Through each program from the sixties to the twenty first century, the quality of special effects has improved, cinematography has improved, and yes the equipment available to these space travelers has also improved (phaser to taser). Change is apparent in each movie, series, and/or episode. Change is inevitable, so must the constable’s office change. The way criminal law enforcement has changed. I was issued a six shooter when I started with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in the late eighties. Now I have a semi-automatic handgun with high capacity magazines with a flashlight attached to the barrel. I would have never thought of putting a flashlight on the end of my handgun back in the late eighties. The way civil papers are served, tracked, and generated has changed. The accessibility of these papers to other law enforcement agencies has improved through technology and computer systems available in Hays County. This accessibility will be opened under my administration as well as open communication with other law enforcement agencies. As stated earlier in my answers to the questions presented, change is constant and always will be. I will stay flexible in the way my office will operate and I will improve it to the best of my ability with the resources available.

3. Why do you think you would make a good constable, if elected? I feel that my years of experience in law enforcement give me a firm foundation in running a strong Constables Office. My family and I have deep roots in Precinct 2 and I look forward to providing professional and courteous service to the people of the Precinct.

James Kohler, incumbent

1. Why am I running for office? To take care of the youth and the people in my precinct in Hays Co. 2. What are your thoughts on open carry?

Makes no difference to me. 3. Why do you think you’d make a good constable if elected.

I’m the best man for the job and I’ve been here 38 years and taking care of the youth and people in my precinct in Hays County.

KOHLER

4. Star Wars, Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica? None of the above. John Wayne.

Re-Elect

Sheriff Gary Cutler the Right Choice Sheriff Gary Cutler is endorsed by:

U. S. Congressman Roger Williams

I am proud to endorse my friend and fellow conservative Gary Cutler for re-election as Hays County Sheriff. There is no doubt that Sheriff Cutler is a true conservative who has made Hays County a safer place. He’s a conservative leader who gets it done. I am proud to call him a friend and proud to endorse him for re-election.

The Kyle Sisters

State Representative Jason Isaac

Hays County Law Enforcement Association On behalf of the Hays County Law Enforcement Association, I would like to officially inform you that we have decided to endorse your candidacy for Hays County Sheriff. We hope our endorsement will assist you in winning the primary! Michael Kirkwood President HCLEA

Pd. Pol. Adv. By Cutler for Sheriff Campaign

Cookie is a 6-year-old female beagle mix who is just as sweet and soft as big pile of cookie dough! She loves all people and makes friends with other dogs very easily. Cookie is a perfect size at around 35lbs, knows her manners and walks well on leash. Come and get this adorable girl!

Flash is a 10-month-old shorthair black and white male who is an excellent companion kitty! He loves to goof around with his feline pals and just have fun all day. When he’s not being the life of the party, you can usually find him perched on the window sill napping or just taking it all in.

PAWS Shelter and Humane Society

is a non-profit, no-kill shelter operated primarily on donations and adoptions.

500 FM 150 E, Kyle, TX • 512 268-1611 • pawsshelter.org

All animals are fully vaccinated, spay/neutered, microchipped and dewormed.

sponsored by

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Committed to your pet’s health since 1978.

4. Star Wars, Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica? Star Wars, May the force be with you!

6300 FM 1327 (East of I35 and Creedmoor) Austin, TX 78747

512-385-0486 • www.TownandCountryVetHospital.com

MITCH JOHNSON for Hays County Constable Pct. 5 Join Mitch for his Campaign Meet and Greet!

Press For the latest Buda and Kyle election coverage, visit www. HaysFreePress.com

Save the Date Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AT

Onion Creek Senior Citizen Center 420 Bartons Crossing Buda, TX 78610 FREE HOT DOGS AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED Pol. Adv. To Elect Mitchell R. Johnson Mitchell R. Johnson, Treasurer, PO Box 824, Buda, TX 78610

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Buda Dog Park Continued from pg. 1A

Amenities in Buda’s new dog park Walking ramps Wait table Teeter-totter Agility walk Hound hoops Hound hurdles Flexible weave poles Adjustable tire jump Adjustable jump bar Shade structures

spent.” T.F. Harper and Associates, the park’s contractor, will meet with the Buda Parks Commission Feb. 17 to discuss design components of the future dog park, Wells said. Well said dog park amenities will include walking ramps, a teetertotter, hound hoops and flexible weave poles. The park will have two fenced in areas – a large dog space and a small dog space. Officials first

conceived the idea of building a dog park during the city’s 2012 master planning process. “The city, at that time, commissioned a master plan study to be conducted to look at all of our parks, and our trails and so forth,” Wells said. “Part of that master plan process was to identify what our current facilities and opportunities consisted of and also to look for what new items would be of interest or be of need in the community.” Wells said the study showed that Buda residents were interested in the addition of a dog park. Locals are often seen walking their animals in Bradfield Village Park and Stagecoach Park because of the absence of a dogspecific park, he said. “A lot of our residential neighborhoods have smaller yards,” Wells said. “So I know there’s a need and it will definitely provide them with the opportunity to come into a big open area where they can take their animals off the leash and let them run.”

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amenities are among the improvements. Water fountains, bulletin boards, kiosks and barbecue pits, are among the improvements. “All of that is funded through our Parks Capital Fund,” Wells said. “And the money that fund is set up whenever there is a development in town.” Wells added part of developer fees would be set aside for park improvements. Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said he has been advocating for a park of this type for years. “This is really kind of my pet project,” Ruge said. “I’ve been pushing for this for several years and we finally have the funding and the timing is just perfect this year to fund it. My hope is that it’s gonna be a great park and used to its fullest capacity.” Ruge said the benefits the park will bring justify the price tag. “As we grow, we’re running out of spaces where dogs can roam,” Ruge said. “There really isn’t a place right now for them to roam. I think it’s going to be money well

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Kyle to approve Transportation Master Plan

Kyle took another step in working toward its Transportation Master Plan update as part of a public input meeting Thursday. The project, organized by Gap Strategies and designed by Lockwood Andrews and Newnam (LAN), has been in development since March 2015. The project details a 30 year transportation plan improvements to Kyle roadways Jeff Barton, spokesperson for Gap Strategies, said the plan addresses “all facets of transportation for Kyle in the future.” He said it includes “sidewalks and bikes, to transit and certain things that might be needed in that area.” The primary focus of the plan concerns automobiles, roadways, and traffic conditions. But those involved in the project estimate changes to roadways and sidewalks will encourage conversation regarding additional

modes of transportation. That could include conversations regarding the Capital Area Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) or ride sharing programs like UBER. With the help of Gap Strategies and its community outreach initiatives, LAN based its recommendations to the city on the needs and concerns of Kyle citizens. Those concerns included everything from peak commuting times to safety on sidewalks. David Manuel, project leader with LAN, says they identified a “long range look” at transportation needs of the city and comprised a menu of options for Kyle, if the update is approved. The TMP is slated to be submitted to the Kyle City Council for approval or denial in late February. But talk of possible changes to Kyle roadways had one citizen concerned. Juanita Parsons attended the meeting to determine whether the new transportation plan would affect the trees on her land. She was concerned

that she might lose some of the ancient oak trees on her property due to widening of traffic lanes, if the plan is approved.

Kyle recalls license plate reader program

The Kyle City Council Tuesday rescinded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vigilant Solutions, Inc. for installation of License Plate Recognition technology in three Police Department vehicles. Council rescinded the MOU by a 6-1 vote with council member David Wilson casting the dissenting vote. “This is a neat product and this is a great thing, but it’s a little too ‘bigbrother’-ish for me and a little to invasive for me,” Councilmember Daphne Tenorio said. “I’m uncomfortable with it…for me personally, I can’t justify it.” A full story on Kyle’s decision to pull the plug on the Vigilant Solutions agreement can be found online at www. haysfreepress.com.

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VOTE 2016 Re-Elect

CONSTABLE JAMES KOHLER HAYS COUNTY PRECINCT 2

“The Man In The Green Patrol Unit”

am family oriented and have been married to my lovely wife, Sandra, for 56 wonderful years. For more than 56 years I have been serving, supporting and focusing on the youth and citizens of Hays County. Combined Law Enforcement experience in the Constable’s office exceeds 185 years, including years of duty for my four deputies and I. I will continue to provide excellent service to the people of Hays County as Constable for Precinct 2 as I have for 37 years. Thank you for your support!”

What I do as Constable H A Constable’s

duty is to protect and serve H Patrol all Precinct 2 bus stops for the safety of our Citizens each morning and throughout the day H Work school zone traffic during peak hours to keep our children safe H Serve all paperwork from Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office and out of County offices H Perform bailiff duties as required by law for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 court

I save taxpayers dollars and give back to the community HI

have been serving, supporting and focusing on the youth, citizens and our community for 56 years H I have collected $1,493,034.31 in the past two years and four months by serving citations

My office and I volunteer other services which are usually provided to you by offduty officers or others for a fee H Provide

voluntary security for schools, churches and all non-profit organizations at no charge H Voluntarily escort funerals and unlock hundreds of cars each year at no charge H Help to build a sports complex for the youth of Hays County east of Interstate 35 H Support Project Graduation H Have sponsored Little League teams every year in the Hays County area H Have been delivering Brown Santa gifts for years H Help back up Hays County Sheriff’s Department, DPS, and Kyle Police Department with accidents and other calls H I will keep doing my job as Constable for Pct 2 as I have been for 37 years

Professionalism is important. That’s why I’m also involved in:

H Life

member of the North Hays County Optimist Club H Life member of NRA (National Rifle Association) H Member of the Hays County Livestock Expo, Inc. and have collected over $500,000 for the youths of Hays County in 37 years

Pol. ad paid for by James Kohler Campaign • James Kohler, Treasurer • P.O. Box 1659 • Kyle, TX 78640 • Telephone (512) 268-0785

Sports @hfprebelsports @hfplobosports

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Lady Rebs fall to Pﬂugerville in playoffs BY MOSES LEOS III

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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Hays Lady Rebel sophomore guard Gabby Bosquez and Pﬂugerville Panther junior Khala Hanson (5) take to the ﬂoor for a loose ball during Monday’s playoff game at Bales Gym.

Struggles in corralling an efficient Pflugerville Panther offense brought the Hays Lady Rebels 2016 playoff run to a quick halt Monday in Elgin. Seventeen points from Panther senior Mykiel Burleson lifted Pflugerville to a 54-47 win, eliminating Hays in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Despite the loss, Lady Rebel head coach Danny Preuss lauded his team’s ability to rally back from a near disastrous first quarter.

Til Next Time The Lady Rebs ﬁnish the season with a record of 22-11

“I thought for the most part we held with them pretty good,” Preuss said. “They never quit. Not sure if a lot of people gave us a chance tonight … we gave (Pflugerville) everything they could handle.” Pflugerville, led by Burleson, senior Andrea Funderburke and Alexis Bryant, controlled the pace of play in the first quarter. The Panthers’ athletic ability and frenetic pace forced Lady Rebel turn-

overs, which turned into buckets on the opposite end. Pflugerville led Hays 16-9 after the first quarter. Funderburke finished with 11 points, while Bryant had nine. Preuss said Hays attempted to weather the storm, but had a “deer in the headlights” look. “In the first quarter, we came out a little scared,” Hays High junior Jada Finister said. The Panthers lead expanded to 22-11 with 4:49 left in the second frame before the Lady Rebels fought back. Finisher led the charge, using her size

LADY REBEL HOOPS, 2B

Lobos beat Rebs in comeback victory BY KYLE LEHNICK

moses@haysfreepress.com

Round two of the 2016 Hays versus Lehman girls soccer series proved to be a dandy. The Lady Lobos, trailing 1-0 at halftime, stormed back to defeat Hays 2-1, as they scored the game-winning goal with two minutes remaining. Both teams controlled the ball equally throughout the match, but Lehman made the most of their opportunities close to the net and pulled out the victory. The Hays goal came with 25 minutes remaining in the first half. Hays High’s Mariah Gonzales dropped a shot from the left corner of the box into the right side of the net. Senior Alexis Sanchez scored the equalizer on a wild goal inside the box with 28 minutes remaining in the second. Coach Nauri Garcia said Sanchez played a “phenomenal” game in the win. “We dropped her (Sanchez) down to center midfielder and I knew if I put her in that spot she was going to make every single run (to the goal) and she did, that’s how she scored the first goal,” Garcia said. The game winning goal was equally, if not, more exciting. Senior Pamela Lasprilla forced the ball toward the goal, only to be denied by the Hays defense.

PHOTO BY RAFAEL MARQUEZ

Hays Rebel senior guard Dustin Bruno prepares to lob a chest pass down court during the team’s district game against the Lake Travis Cavaliers on Friday.

Cavs end hoops season for Hays BY SPENCER SPILMAN

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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

With arms held high, Lehman Lady Lobo senior Alexis Sanchez (4) celebrates with her teammates after she scored an equalizing goal against the Hays Lady Rebels in the second half of Tuesday’s game at Lobo Field. A goal scored by Pamela Lasprilla catapulted Lehman to a 2-1 win over crosstown rival Hays. Below, a Hays Lady Rebel player attempts to head the ball as she collides with Lehman Lady Lobo Alexis Sanchez during Tuesday’s district game at Lobo Field.

But the ball bounced off of a defender’s shin and Kyla Johnson served the deflection into the back of the net. “The second goal, the game-winning goal, was just one of those plays… Pamela Lasprilla, she worked herself.. very hard in the box to get a goal,” Garcia said. “She worked it past the goalkeeper and she doesn’t get the goal but Kyla Johnson comes in and puts it into the goal for her, it was an exciting moment.” The emotion after the victory was visible as the Lady Lobos lined up to thank their parents, fel-

low students and fans before taking a groupphoto underneath the scoreboard. Garcia said the season has been “very up and down,” and that the Lobos play in a district where “every little mistake counts.” He said claiming a win in the team’s first home game in two weeks is “big.” “Not just big, winning this game against our across the highway rival, but huge for our seniors who’ve never beaten Hays,” Garcia said. “It puts a belief back in our ladies, which is what

RED VS. BLUE, 2B

Lady Rebs prep for new season BY MOSES LEOS III

moses@haysfreepress.com

Two years removed from a state tournament appearance, the Hays Lady Rebels softball team wants to improve as they ready for the 2016 campaign. Ensuring their season doesn’t end as it did last year in

Karina Rocha will be one of the returning Lady Rebs in 2016.

the first round will be one goal set by head coach Lisa Cone. “We’ve talked about the fact that we don’t want to end our season so quickly,” Cone said. “We do want to be in the playoffs and we want to go on a long run.” Leading the Lady Rebels will be a defense that Cone said was the “strength” of the team. Juniors Alyssa Martinez, Madison Allen and senior Karina Rocha return for Hays High in the infield. Joining them will be relatively young outfield led by Lulu Arroyo. Pitcher Nadia Netek, who saw time in the circle behind Kara Davis last year, will lead the battery. Cone said either Abbie Blackwell or Maria

Arroyo would work to fill a void at catcher. Cone said Netek has “worked very hard” on her pitching mechanics and hitting her spots in the strike during the summer months. “I know that she is more consistent already at this point of the year,” Cone said. “Her leadership on the mound is going to help us overall,” Cone said. Improving on making quick adjustments while at the plate is one aspect Cone said the offense would work on. Staying aggressive while they’re ahead in the count is another aspect they want to improve. “You might get three at-bats during a game. We have to learn how

to make adjustments quickly,” Cone said. “We have to know what the pitcher’s doing and laying off of waste pitches.” Making adjustments will be a critical component as the Lady Rebels enter district play. Hays will contend with perennial powers Bowie, Westlake and Lake Travis in the district. Adjusting to the wideranging styles and speeds of pitchers in 14-6A will be imperative, Cone said. “We know we see good pitching, then slower pitching,” Cone said. “It will be making those adjustments from gameto-game and even during the game.” Hays hosts Del Valle Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Lady Rebel Softball Field.

Friday night marked the emotional final home game for the Hays Rebels’ five seniors as they tried to win one more for the home crowd against the Lake Travis Cavaliers. But Hays fell to the Cavs 49-35 as Lake Travis took over in the second half of the contest. Hays head coach Sam Lunz started all five seniors and gave them extended minThe Rebs utes. ﬁnish the The season with seniors a record of came 8-23 out firing and played with a lot of heart in the early going, jumping out to a 12-11 lead after the first quarter. Coach Lunz was proud of the seniors and everything they have given the program. “I was proud of their effort, and their attitude, and the heart that they have given me,” he said. Only five Rebels scored on the night, four of them seniors. Lake Travis spread its scoring around on offense. Eight players recorded points in the box score, including two players in double figures. Garrett Wilson led all scorers with 13 points. The final score didn’t matter to the Hays fans, who watched the seniors play their last game on their home court. While the players were emotional after the loss, they clearly lived in the moment of their final home game. Dustin Bruno led the Rebels with 12 points in the game, and talked about leaving a legacy for future Rebels to come. “I wanted everyone to remember us as a group, so I just tried to take control of the game early and give it all I had,” said Bruno. Hayden Hoekstra had nine points, along with five offensive rebounds. He was disappointed with the loss, but happy with the way the seniors played. “It’s exciting that we played as hard as we could, but you know, it’s sad that this is our last

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Reb swim team sends nine to Regionals; Lobos send thirteen

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Coach Lance Clary’s Hays High School Rebel Swim Team qualified nine of its members to this year’s Region meet, the exciting culmination to months of training in the water. Clary said of their effort, “The Hays Swim Team represented with pride at the Regional Championship in Conroe.” Gabe Cavazos led the team’s Regional showing, qualifying for the finals in all of his events. Cavazos ultimately took 12th in the 200. He was also in the Individual Medley, finishing 13th in the finals, and the 100 Butterfly, finishing 14th in the prelims and 15th in the finals. Clary noted, “These were spectacular performances in one of the fastest meets in the state last weekend.” Also “doing us proud,” Clary said, were his Regional Rebel 200 Medley Relay (Avery Ostrand, Alayna Bedwell, Hannah Miller, and Abbi Ellison), 19th in the competitive prelims; 200 Free Relay (Tiffany Fischer, Cami McFadden, Lexi McFadden, and Kaci Hall), 22nd; and 400 Free Relay (Ostrand, Miller, Ellison, and Hall), 22nd.

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The 2016 Hays High School Swim Team Regionals contingent included (back, l-r) Coach Lance Clary, Kaci Hall, Gabe Cavazos, Abbi Ellison, Lexi McFadden; (front, l-r) Cami McFadden, Avery Ostrand, Alayna Bedwell, Tiffany Fischer, and Hannah Miller.

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The 2016 Lehman High School Swim Team Regionals contingent included (back, l-r) Spencer Wolsch, Zach Moore, Sean Sellers, Nikita Smith, Maddie Mungo, Raven Robles; and (front, l-r) Coach Genevieve Walsh, Tatiana Martinez, Sawyer Meyer, Miriam El-Sheikh, Noel Palma, Dylan Durocher, Isabel Krauss, Leticia Patterson, Coach Kaytlyn Lueders

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Continued from pg. 1B home game,” said Hoekstra. Hoekstra also echoed how Lunz’s pride toward the team. Hays went into halftime with a 25-21 lead over Lake Travis, but scored just ten points in the second half. Lake Travis hit shots and went ahead 31-28 at the end of the third quarter and didn’t look back. Hays’ Jake Krafka was visibly emotional after the game, knowing that this was his last high school game with his surgery coming up Tuesday. “It’s just been so fun playing with this team, and it’s crazy that it’s all over now. But it just means it’s time for bigger obstacles, but I’m going to miss it,” said Krafka.

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they need. The younger girls who saw this are like, hey, we can do this.” Garcia lauded Hays as they “played their hearts out.” “That game was filled with passion and every single one of them put their blood, sweat and tears out there,” Garcia said. “We came out and got banged up, but got back up. Every girl deserves the game ball. They worked very hard and at this moment in the season, it’s a great feeling.” The Lady Lobos next match is Saturday at Bowie at 10:45 a.m. Lehman travels to play at Del Valle on Feb. 23.

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included Nikita Smith, Sean Sellers, Sawyer Meyer, and Spencer Wolsch (Alternates: Zach Moore, Raven Robles, and Noel Palma). The men’s 200 Free Relay included Raven Robles, Sawyer Meyer, Zach Moore, and Nikita Smith (Alternates:

Spencer Wolsch and Noel Palma). The Men’s 400 Free Relay included Raven Robles, Sawyer Meyer, Nikita Smith, and Noel Palma (Altenates: Spencer Wolsch and Zach Moore). In the Men’s 100 Fly, Raven Robles represented Lehman.

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Six goals scored in the first 40 minutes Tuesday set the tone for the Lake Travis Cavaliers 9-0 win over the Hays Rebels at Shelton Stadium. While the Rebels dropped their sixth straight game, head coach Jason Burnett said his team continues to battle despite rampant injury woes. “Their work ethic and effort is great. I can’t fault that. Great attitudes.” Burnett said. “They deserve to win one, but they’re literally their own Achilles heel.” Lake Travis took control early and often in the first half as they took a 6-0 lead at intermission. For Burnett, injuries have taken their toll on his program. Of the 20 players started the season, Burnett said three were “still okay.” He said many of his players who are healthy are playing in positions “they are not comfortable with.” “We’re severely banged

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Hays Rebel goalkeeper Ivan Garcia (right) glances at the soccer ball that was placed into the back of the net by a Lake Travis player Tuesday. Lake Travis defeated Lehman 9-0.

up,” Burnett said. “They’re giving everything they’ve got, but they don’t have a whole lot left in the tank.” Ensuring the health of his senior laden team is also a focus for Burnett. “They want to play and you don’t want to take it from them,” he said. “But you want to look out for their best interest.”

Working to continue building his players on and off the field is how Burnett plans to approach the remainder of the season. “They are seeing what adversity is. They are fighting and not giving up,” he said. “That’s all they want as adults, to work hard and try in the face of adversity.”

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and ability to counter the play of Bryant, who was an imposing figure in the paint. But playing against Bryant during summer league basketball helped Finister know what to expect. “It was hard work and really tiring, but I practiced really hard,” Finister said. “She brought her ‘A’ game and so did we. I think we played with them well.” Improved chemistry, according to Finister, allowed Hays to cut the Panther lead to 27-25 at halftime. The Lady Rebels continued to ride the momentum in the early stages of the third frame. Finister, along with ju-

nior Choon Hee Chae and Jaden Williams, propelled Hays to take its first lead of the game at 31-29 with 5:29 left in the third quarter. Chae finished with 11 points, while Williams had six. “We told (Finister), ‘She (Bryant) isn’t going to keep up with you if you run the floor,” Preuss said. “I thought she (Finister) came up with a big game. She stepped up tonight.” But Hays struggled to halt Pflugerville’s guards, particularly with the absence of Amanda Benjamin in the third quarter. Benjamin, who picked up four fouls in the first half, sat for the entire third quarter. It allowed Pflugerville

to regain the lead. A critical four-point play from Burleson late in the third frame gave Pflugerville a 40-35 lead and momentum they wouldn’t relinquish. Adequate rebounding helped the Panther offense stave off Hays’ attempt at a comeback in the fourth quarter. Preuss lauded his team’s ability to take it “upon themselves” to make the playoffs. Williams said it was nice to be able to reach the playoffs. Benjamin said the team had higher expectations to close the year. “We wanted to get farther, but we fell short,” Benjamin said.

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Balance and harmony

Floral design students experiment and create BY PAIGE LAMBERT

principles used in any fine arts course. Students have to learn design fundamentals before even erissa Valencia touching a flower. grew up watching “We learn about balher mom design ance, harmony and the floral arrangements for color wheel,” Reeves said. anything from weddings “Then we go into flower to Valentine’s associations Day. and different “We learn The types of arLehman about balance, rangements.” High senior While stuharmony and put her own dents don’t sell the color wheel their arrangespin on the lovable ments, they ... Then we holiday with do learn the go into ﬂower her floral business side associations designs. of the floral Valencia industry. and different and other Students types of students are required at Lehman arrangements.” to develop a High School business plan will now get and sketch –Lauren Reeves, the chance out a storeﬂoral design teacher to put their front that design pascompliments sions to use in the floral the particular part of the design class in the Career floral industry they are and Technical Education interested in. program. “I have them decide if Lauren Reeves, who they want to do the retail also teaches graphic deside, where they go out to sign at Lehman, said the events, or if they wanted course focuses on basic to be in the actual grow-

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Lehman High Theatre presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’

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Lehman High senior Nerissa Valencia works on a ﬂoral arrangement for her ﬂoral design class in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

ing side,” Reeves said. “They enjoyed being able to come up with a slogan and create a logo.” The students are also

put under deadlines just like a real business. The students had to complete 11 corporate styled arrangements for the board

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members in one day. “I did have them do a practice arrangement of

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Lehman High School’s Lobo Theatre proudly presents its stage production of “Charlotte’s Web” on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18-19, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and reservations may be made by calling 512268-8454, ext. 8613, or emailing theatre director Marissa Meek at marissa.meek@hayscisd. net. The play is based on the children’s novel by author E.B. White, originally published in 1952 and known throughout the world as an American classic tale. The story's major characters include a pig named Wilbur and his friend, barn spider Charlotte. Come out and support your Lobos.

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As Chapa Middle School continues celebrating its 10th anniversary this school year, it hosted its 10th annual Girl’s Night Out on Tuesday, Feb. 2. This year, the school had 70 students bring 76 important adults in their life for a fun-ﬁlled evening. Activities included nail painting, hairdos, duct tape crafts, Just Dance on the Wii, pizza & fruit, cuisine from the Hays culinary program, a photo booth, board games, basketball and volleyball! Additionally, the school collected 76 cans of food and more than $50 in donations for the Hays County Food Bank. Left, 7th grader Adriana Sanford and her mom Myra Sanford striking a pose during dinner. Right, 8th graders Keagan Ross (left) and Alyssa Saucedo make Valentine’s-themed pillows at the arts and crafts area.

Reb Winter Guard scores 2nds at New Braunfels

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Hays High School’s Winter Guard recently had a great showing at the New Braunfels Winter Guard Invitational. Sponsor Juliana Riecss says of the big day, “Congrats to the Hays JV Winter Guard for placing 2nd in the novice division and congrats also to the Varsity Winter Guard for tying for 2nd in the Region A Division in the same competition.” This is the ﬁrst year Hays High School has ﬁelded two winter guards, Riess noted.Sponsored by the TECA (Texas Educational Colorguard Association), the invitational meet featured a wide cross section of South Texas guards in several divisions of competition.

Lobo HOSA strong in competition, three to state Lehman High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association) team performed admirably at recent Area competition, three of its number – in three events – qualifying for State HOSA competition. Sponsor Yvette Sutten reports that team members Dara Vasquez, Denise Silva and Breanna Higgins earned the right to move on in the annual HOSA competition. Dara advanced in the “Chapter Reﬂections” category (only three Area I competitors advanced), Denise took third in “Home Health Aide”competition, and Breanna advanced in the “Medical Photography” category. Additionally, high ﬁnishers included Nariko Nakachi (7th out of 32 in “Researched Persuasive Speaking”), Miah Neer (4th and runner-up to advancing slot in “Medical Reading”), and the team of Taylor Musselman and Katie Ramirez-Portillo (10th out of 44 competing in “Health Career Display”). The Lehman HOSA contingent included (l-r) Nariko Nakachi, Taylor Musselman, Dara Vasquez, Breanna Higgins, Denise Silva and Kate Ramirez. Not pictured is Miah Neer.

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Rebs power up for ‘Night of Jazz’

The special strains of special music will be in the air soon as the Hays High School Jazz Band presents its firstever “Night of Jazz” at Texas Old Town. Set for Thursday, Feb.18, at Red Bud Hall, the Hays Band Boosters inaugural gala fundraiser is scheduled for 6:3010 p.m. and offers a fabulous catered dinner with dessert, drinks, and dancing – all of it featuring the sounds of both the Hill Country Jazz Band and the 20-piece Hays High School Jazz Band (pictured above and directed by Christopher Gordon and Brandon Winters) . Individual tickets are $50. Dress is semiformal for what the band boosters describe as “our largest, most extravagant event of the year!” Highlyappreciated supporting sponsorships, ranging from Bronze ($100) to Platinum ($1,000) are also available. For online ordering: Haysbands.org/ fundraising. Information is also available for “Night of Jazz” and the 2nd Annual Hays Rebel Run 5K (Saturday, April 2) by contacting Hays Band Boosters Fundraising Chair Thomas Brown at twbrown72@gmail.com.

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the same kind of flowers and the same kind of vases,” Reeves said. “Now we are doing the real ones and the walk-through will be on the same day, so it will be a very quick thing.” While some students enjoyed sketching out his/her ideas, the most anticipated part is working in the lab, Reeves said. Each student is given full range with their design once they understand the basics, such as which flowers go best together, and if the student can complete a conceptual sketch.

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Eagles host TLIM Symposium visit

Elm Grove Elementary is a campus intensely focused on leadership and the school’s leaders, led every step of the way during a two-hour visit by professional educators attending the “The Leader in Me Symposium” in Austin. There was a guided tour through classrooms, question and answer sessions and, ﬁnally and a send-off choir presentation of “I Am a Child.”

“It’s the same with graphic design, when I get to watch their creativity come out and give them the freedom to just do what they want,” Reeves said. “I just give them flowers and the vases and let them come up with everything else.” Valencia said the hardest part of floral design is cutting the floral foam to exact measurements. Even so, she said she feels pride in turning her sketches into a reality. “When you experiment, you realize designing is really fun to

do,” she said. The course can be applied as a fine art credit and students can become a certified floral designer with the American Institute of Floral Designers. The district aids in the cost of certifications for students in CTE programs. While Valencia may not go straight into floral design, she said the course would always give her a fun backup. “In the future it would be a good skill to have and be able to do something fun,” Valencia said.

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Charlotte, Olivia, Jayden and Vihaan each brought $2.00 to their school’s spring carnival for snacks. Each of them bought one snack. Count their change to see who bought which snack.

This is a dollar.

And this is a dollar, too.

Standards Link: Research: Find the similarities and differences in common objects.

To figure this out, first count from 66 to 70. Because you are counting by 1s, circle a penny for each number.

The example on this page shows how to give Maria her change of 34 cents with 7 coins - 4 pennies ennies and 3 dimes. How could you give her change with only 6 coins? Circle the coins in green.

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Next Maria is going to buy a pencil that costs 58¢. She has a $1.00 bill. How much change will she get? Circle the coins that show the change she will get in red.

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Now that you are at 70, counting by 1s to 100 would mean there are a lot of pennies for change. You can do that, but most people like to get their change with a small number of coins.

Providing the rest of the change in dimes would mean counting by 10s. With the 4 pennies you are at 70, so with the next dime, you would be at 80 then 90 then 100. Circle the 3 dimes to show the change you counted to get to $1.00.

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Find the price for something for sale in the newspaper that costs less than $10. Pretend you were going to buy this for $10. Figure out what change you would receive. Standards Link: Math: Calculate sums and differences using money amounts.

Find three prices in the newspaper that are written as numerals, for example: $2.99. Rewrite the price with words so that $2.99 becomes two dollars and ninety-nine cents. Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Charlotte’s change:

Charlotte bought:

Olivia’s change:

Olivia bought: Jayden’s change:

Jayden bought: Vihaan’s change:

What would you do is you found $10 on the playground? What would you hope someone else might do if they found $10 that you had lost?

Vihaan bought:

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Dryer lint not good for birds

Keep your fruit trees thriving

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t is fruit tree planting time again. When properly planned, planted and cared for, many of the basic fruiting trees can do quite well here in central Texas. Apples, peaches, plums, pears and of course the state nut – the pecan – are all possibilities for edible specimens and/or shade trees in your yard. Most fruit trees require a few basic conditions to do well. Deep soil (I know, I know, good luck on that!) is a necessity. But that doesn’t have to mean just ground soil. Planting the tree in a raised bed is an effective way to increase soil depth in areas with hard caliche. They also need an adequate source of moisture. Soaker hoses are a good way to control the direction and amount of water to where the trees need it most – on the dripline at the edge of their canopies. If you put some mulch over the hoses and around the tree’s root zone, this will also help to control moisture levels, especially in the heat of the summer. A fruit tree also needs to be properly watered the season before to fruit well the next year, as the buds begin to form that prior season. ‘Chilling hours’ is an important term for fruit growers. This is the number of hours in the winter when the temperatures drop below 45 but above 32 degrees. Many fruit trees, including apples and peaches, need a certain number of these hours to bud out. On average central Texas sees between 650 and 850 chilling hours each winter. The number of hours varies with each variety and type of fruit. For pest and disease management you can apply an all-season horticultural oil before the trees buds out in the winter, and again sparingly as needed during the growing and fruiting season. Be aware that cotton root rot is a problem here, so if you’ve had trouble growing peaches or other susceptible fruit trees, don’t replant in the same place. However you can plant a pomegranate or pecan tree, which are resistant to this disease.

FRUIT TREE BASICS: Apple trees are an American classic, from the tales of Johnny Appleseed to the groves still thriving after 100 years in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. Here in Texas we need to make sure that we choose varieties that do well with fewer chilling hours. You will also need two different varieties with similar chilling hours to ensure production, as most apple trees are crosspollinated. Gala and Fuji are good partners, and Granny Smith can actually selfpollinate if you only have space for one, as apple trees can grow quite large. Other good varieties for this area include Anna and Dorsett Golden (200300 chilling hours), Ein Shemer (350 hours and

ASK AMANDA, 3C

or those of you who have followed “Montage” for many years. Yes, RonTom did it. On Sunday morning, he presented me with that same old Valentine that started out quite stupid and patina’d into precious. The dilapidated, tattered, taped brown envelope that holds the same old card was slightly transformed with “2015” x’d and a fresh “2016” underneath. That envelope is quite full with X’d out years. I love you, Ron. COURTESY PHOTO

Adriana Garza instructs a small class about commercials and acting in front of a green screen. She will begin teaching out of her own studio in Kyle beginning March 6.

Acting Out

Actress follows her dreams to Kyle “I feel like I can show these kids that not only are your dreams tangible, but it’s right down the street.”

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Adriana Garza stared at the thousands of billboards blanketing Los Angeles, each announcing the next on-screen thriller. While Garza looked for any acting gig she could find, she never dreamed she would have her own acting studio. But Garza’s dreams will come true March 6 when she opens her own acting studio in Plum Creek. The six-week courses are open to all ages and teach everything from techniques to dealing with agents. Garza’s journey began when she moved to Los Angeles right after high school to begin her acting career. She grew up with an artistic family in El Paso. “She (her mom) had seven kids and she fed us all the arts to see if we were interested in it,” Garza

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said. “I was scared to go, but I went anyway.” Garza walked into her first commercial contract after living in L.A. for three months. The young actress was thrilled to put

her passion to use. Now she smiles at a Psychic Solutions commercial she acted in, remembering how she would

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Overcoming the odds

Kyle native overcomes stroke, conquers 5K BY MOSES LEOS III

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chorus of cheers and raucous applause greeted 38-year-old Kyle native Robert Reyes as he reached the home stretch of Saturday’s “Run for the Love of It” 5K. It was a moment that was unexpected for Reyes, who completed Saturday’s race roughly ten months after a stroke nearly robbed him of his mobility. “I feel touched and lucky to even be here right now and have people outside of my family rooting me on in something [so] big in my life,” Reyes said. Now on

the road to recovery, Reyes hopes his story can bring inspiration to those who may be in a similar situation. “I’m into gratitude right now,” Reyes said after completing the 5K course. “I don’t know how I can give back, but hopefully I can do or say something that can be a positive thing in people’s lives.” Reyes, who grew up in Kyle and is a Hays High graduate, was living a normal life many other Austin residents his age were living. Late nights, little sleep was normal for Reyes. So also were “vices.” He cited coffee, smoking and drinking. In January 2015, Reyes was diagnosed

with high blood pressure. Three months later, on Apr. 10, 2015, Reyes suffered his stroke, which took away his ability to walk and talk normally. “I was into late nights, little sleep, and now my life has taken a complete 180,” Reyes said. “I was basically reduced to zero.” So began his arduous journey toward recovery. Reyes said he had to relearn how to walk and talk again. Other tasks, such as swallowing food or drinking water, also had to be relearned. Joining him on his journey was his family, including his mother and brother, who stayed with him at his Austin home. Friends also aided not only in his recovery, but assimilation back to home life. Reyes said they were able to build a wheelchair accessible ramp for him to enter his home. “It was touching to see my whole group of friends come together for something that was just a good-hearted thing,” Reyes said. “I was lucky to be surrounded by positive people. No one let

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••• For those of you who have followed “Montage” for many years, early in these chit-chats, I suggested recycling dryer lint outside, as nesting material for the birds. Erase that from your memory banks, please. Dryer lint is never suitable for birds, and can be dangerous. Dryer lint has no structure, so it crumbles under the weight of nestlings. It may contain chemicals, fragrances, and dust. If it gets wet it may mold, and it may stick to the nestlings’ legs, feet, and feathers. Unbleached cotton batting, cut into small strips (about 1-inch by 3-inch) is safe and helpful. A yet-unidentified bird is building in the nestbox out from our backyard oaks - with bits of moss and unbleached cotton. The Humane Society provides a list of additional materials humans can provide to help nesting birds: • Dead trees and branches for cavity nesters (if they pose no hazard) • Twigs (rigid for platform nests and flexible for cup-shaped nests) • Mud (robins, in particular, love a mud puddle!) • Dry grass and straw (not treated with chemicals) • Horse hair (cut in 4-6” lengths) • Pet fur (from animals not treated with flea or tick chemicals) • Moss, bark strips, pine needles, dead leaves, and fluff or down of plants • Snake skins (if you find one laying around, leave it for a bird to discover) • Spider webs and caterpillar silk (stretchy binding material for nests) NestWatch.org (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) offers a list of bird-friendly improvements: • Reducing the amount of space covered by mowed lawn in favor of native shrubs and trees • Planting multiple layers of structure throughout your property (e.g., tall trees, medium shrubs, and short grasses/ wildflowers) • Incorporating appropriate plants to attract nesting birds in your area • Using fewer helper chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilizers • Providing a constant source of fresh clean

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OBITUARIES BEARD Genevieve Lorrain Beard was born Sept. 25, 1921 and passed on Feb. 14, 2016. She was born in Okmulgee, OK and came to Texas as soon as she could. She was the mother of Barry Beard, Joan Blackstone, Scott Beard, and Kay Vance, as well as grandmother and greatgrandmother of many. She made many great friends at the Buda senior center, Buda Baptist Church, Buda Methodist Church, Lytton Springs Methodist and Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at Buda Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Contributions are welcome to be sent to the Onion Creek Senior Center.

CONSIER On January 6, 2015 Jonah James Consier made his well anticipated entrance into the world. Starting from his very first moments, he was all smiles, especially while being held by big brother Boaz (Bo). Whereas Bo would do everything with his father Jon, Jonah was always in his mother’s arms. People often mentioned the looks of adoration that he would constantly show Marisol. Jonah was the perfect addition to Jon, Marisol, and Bo’s family. At three months old, after a trip to the emergency room due to a rash and fever, his family was notified of elevated levels of liver enzymes. This eventually led to his diagnosis of Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV. It was quickly made known that a liver transplant was his only option. Over the next six months, Jonah’s life consisted of countless doctors appointments and multiple hospital stays, yet there was never any outward appearance of illness. Marisol and Jonah were together constantly as she nursed, held and slept next to him every night. His contagious smile and exciting hand gestures made the thought of this disease disappear. After a routine appointment at Texas Children’s Hospital in late January 2016, Marisol and Jon were notified of an available liver. In preparation for surgery, initial evaluation showed complications with the organ and, as such, surgery was cancelled. Jonah’s condition quickly became worse. Since Jonah always showed signs of good health it was unapparent of how sick he actually was. In the early morning of February 14, 2016 the Lord entered Jonah’s hospital room and embraced him with open arms. Jonah is survived by his loving parents Jon and Marisol; big brother Boaz; grandparents Nelda and Archie Montemayor, Brenda and Bruce Consier; Aunt Caridad Montemayor and Uncles Archie Montemayor, Josh (and wife Kirby) Consier and Austin Consier. The family welcomes friends for a visitation period on Friday, February 19 from 6-8 p.m and a memorial service celebrating Jonah’s life will be held on Saturday, February

20 at 2 p.m. Location for both services will be held at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby Lane in Kyle, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations be sent to the Association for Glycogen Storage Disease. www. agsdus.org

FLETCHER Mary Agnes (Sally) Fletcher, age 71, long time resident of Driftwood, Texas, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Sally was blessed with a large and loving family and will be fondly remembered as a devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as the attendance clerk at Pleasant Hill Elementary for many years before retiring from Austin Independent School District. Sally enjoyed spending time with her family and was actively involved with her church and community. She loved reading, quilting, baking, and volunteering her time to others. She spent many hours working for the Buda Lions Club, Driftwood Community Center, Food Pantry and various church ministries. Sally was a true daughter in Christ, a humble servant and an example for others to follow. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who know she is at peace with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Agnes Rosipal; her brothers, Richard, Cyril, and Johnny; brothers-in-law, Sylvester Brosch and Jim Marek; nephew, Gilbert Rosipal; and niece, Janet Archibald. Sally is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Jim; her three daughters, Becky Ivey and her husband, David, Sandee Khoury and her husband, Fredrick, and Paula Baker and her husband, Brandon; seven grandchildren, John, Adam, Jacy, Jordan, Kaylee, Jaden, and Bryce; four brothers, Gilbert, Paul, Herbert and Joe; five sisters, Isabelle, Mary, Gabriele, Trudy and Carolyn; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Dripping Springs. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. A funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Interment will be in Driftwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorials be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 26160 Ranch Rd. 12, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Condolences may be sent at: www. HarrellFuneralHomes. com .

served in the 8th Air Force and was a gunner on B-17s in the European Theater in Germany from 1941-1945. After the service, he delivered bread for Buttercrust and was a Personnel Manager for Quickwash. Leo retired to become a rancher. Leo was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Martha Jo Holden, as well as six sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his brother, Arnold Holden, and wife, Lucille; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family received friends from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Manchaca Baptist Church. A funeral service followed at 10:00 a.m. Interment

was in Live Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holden Family Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 963, Manchaca, TX 78652 or Manchaca Baptist Church or a favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to: www. harrellfuneralhomes. com.

WEAKS Linda Weaks, age 70, of Kyle, Texas passed away on February 11, 2016 with her son Warren Travis Cox by her side. Linda was born

May 2, 1945 and left this life to go home to be with her heavenly father February 11, 2016. Linda was the daughter of Dovie and Dusty Weaks of Indianapolis, Indiana. After completing high school, she studied to become a nurse. She provided skilled, loving care to the patients in the ICU at University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. During that time, she made the lifetime friends: Hollie Collier and Chattie Stratton. She married Warren Even Cox, her beloved husband of thirty-two years, and moved to Texas during the early eighties where Linda enjoyed her life as a mother and dedicated and loving wife. Linda

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became the patient caretaker of her mother after she also relocated to Texas. Linda particularly enjoyed gardening, cooking, and nurturing old and new friendships. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Cox; her parents, Dovie and Dusty Weaks; and sister-in-law, Brenda Hartleroad of Oklahoma City, OK. Linda is survived by her son, Warren Travis Cox of Kyle, TX; brotherin-law, Jerry Cox and his wife Anita of Liberty, MS; and sister-in-law, Nancy Pongratz and her husband Mike of San Marcos, TX. The date of Linda’s memorial service to be held at the Buda-Kyle Church of Christ is pending.

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A south Texas Marine got to raise the Iwo Jima flag A

young marine from South Texas was one of six American fighting men caught on camera on Feb. 23, 1945 raising the Stars and Stripes on a Pacific battlefield called Iwo Jima. Harlon Henry Block was born in 1924 at Yorktown and grew up on 40 acres in the Rio Grande Valley. The third of six children, he had one sister and four brothers. Harlon’s mother missed the city life of San Antonio and never quite adjusted to the hardscrabble existence down on the farm. Finding comfort and encouragement in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Belle Block put in long days nursing the terminally ill in order to send her children to the local Adventist school. Harlon may have been PHOTO BY JOE ROSENTHAL the most religious of the Harlon Henry Bloc is one man photographed here raising a flag at Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. Block kids, but that did not mean he was a pushterritory. Orders were death, hitchhiked 1,300 over. More than once he This Week soon issued to replace miles from an Arizona stood up to the principal, the small banner with an reservation to South Texand the last time, when in Texas eight-by-five-and-a-halfas in May 1946. He found he refused to snitch on foot Old Glory salvaged Harlon’s father hard at a vandal, got him kicked History from a sunken ship at work in a cotton field and out of school. by Bartee Haile Pearl Harbor. told him the truth. The expulsion was a Three photographers In a letter to a grateful week after his 19th birthblessing in disguise for were present for the Belle Block, Hayes later day. the natural athlete, who second flag-raising. The wrote, “It did not seem Harlon’s naive notions enrolled in high school at larger Stars and Stripes right for such a brave of battle were shattered nearby Weslaco. Over the was secured to a ten-foot, marine as your son not to on Bougainville, the next objections of his mother 100-pound pipe, which get any recognition.” stop after Guadacanal in but to his father’s delight, Harlon planted on the the Pacific island-hopHarlon tried out for footsummit as five comrades Still don’t have a copy ping campaign. A fellow ball. He not only made pushed the heavy staff of Bartee’s latest book marine called the godforthe team but became a into place. Joe Rosenthal “Texas Boomtowns: A saken place “the closest star player excelling at of the Associated Press History of Blood and thing to a living hell that I punting, blocking and snapped several quick Oil”? Order yours today ever saw in my life.” catching passes. shots in the hope that with a check for $28.80 to Harlon came home on As a senior in 1942, one at least would turn Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 152, furlough in March 1944 a Harlon figured promiout okay. Friendswood, TX 77549 traumatized shell hauntnently in the Panthers’ The picture that won or on-line at barteehaile. ed by a sense of impendundefeated season. He the wire-service cameracom. ing doom. He shared was named to the All man a Pulitzer Prize aphis fatalistic vision with South Texas eleven and everyone who peared on the front page considered of nearly every newswould listen, for a gridiron Harlon’s naive everyone, paper in the country on scholarship. Sun., Feb. 25. Ed Jr. was that is, except But comnotions of sitting in the living room his parents. bat, not reading the Weslaco battle were “I don’t college, was Mid-Valley News, when think I’ll in Harlon’s shattered on be coming his mother pointed at plans. The day he anBougainville, back,” Harlon the photo and exclaimed, “Look there, Junior! confided to nounced that the next There’s your brother the wife of a he was enlistHarlon.” former teaming in the stop after “Momma, there’s no mate. Big Marine Corps Guadacanal way you can know that’s brother Ed Jr. with 12 teamHarlon. That’s just the mates, Belle in the Pacific laughed off back of a marine. And bethe gloomy reminded islandsides, we don’t even know prediction him Seventh Harlon is on Iwo Jima.” but knew Day Advenhopping “Oh, that’s definitely deep down tists were Harlon,” Belle Block rehe was as campaign. conscientious plied. “I know my boy.” serious as a objectors who Corporal Harlon Block heart attack. “He wasn’t served their country as never saw the most joking around.” medical personnel. famous photograph of The first waves of Harlon ruled out World War II. Killed in 70,000 marines went the pacifist option and action on Mar. 1, he was ashore at Iwo Jima on insisted upon fighting among the more than Feb. 19, 1945. Dug into alongside his buddies. 6,000 Americans that did the 11 square miles of His mother refused to not make it off Iwo Jima volcanic rock were 22,000 give her consent, but alive. of Imperial Japan’s most his father, a World War I The figure on the far veteran, signed the neces- fanatical troops prepared right of the Rosenthal to fight to the last man sary papers in the belief, picture was originally rather than surrender. according to a brother, “it misidentified as a dead Four days and thouwill make him a man.” marine from Boston. It sands of lives later, a Basic training at San group of marines reached took one of the survivDiego was followed by ing flag raisers to set the the top of Mount Suribaparatrooper school. Harrecord straight. chi, the highest point on lon was assigned to the Ira Hayes, the troubled the island, and hoisted First Marine Parachute Pima Indian who eventhe first foreign flag ever Regiment and shipped tually drank himself to flown over Japanese out in November 1943 a

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Duo helps neighbors map family histories BY PAIGE LAMBERT

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fter Lisa Chaftin’s dad passed away a few years ago, all she was left with was his old photos and stories of their ancestors. Rather than trying to piece it together on her own, she instead looked to professional help that originated not from a website or a firm, but from her local library. Chaftin was one of many who took part in the Dripping Springs Community Library’s Special Replacement Genealogy Workshop for Beginners Feb. 6. The over-capacity workshop taught ways to easily – 75 F-1 Tiger Stripe Braford Heifers - Pairs - Angus Sat., and cheaply – discover a 35 F-1 Tiger Stripe Braford Heifers - Bred - Angus family’s past. PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT 65 F-1 Tiger Stripe Braford Heifers - Open - 700# Feb. 27 Wimberley residents 30 Grey Brahman Heifers - Pairs - Angus Residents follow along during the Interactive Genealogy Group class at the Dripping Springs Noon Cindy Foreman and Community Library. The interest group focused on how to delve into the past without spending 25 Grey Brahman Heifers - Open - 700# Beverly Herring began a dime. 25 Hereford Heifers - Open - 700# the interactive genealogy 150 Black Brangus Heifers - Pairs - Angus group last year. Foreman computer skills, the more 150 Black Brangus Heifers - Bred - Angus said her love of genealogy The ladies have taught Chaftin’s kids aren’t mature you are the less free classes in San began when she picked interested in their family 50 Black Brangus Heifers - Open - 700# skill,” Foreman said. “It’s Marcos, Kyle and all over up scrapbooking. history yet, but she said 25 Black Brangus Baldie Heifers - Open - 700# easier for people like us Hays County. “I got back into she wants to have it 50 3/4 Brahman Cross Heifers - Pairs - Angus who are in business and Foreman said they scrapbooking and collected, just in case. 100 3/4 Brahman Cross Heifers - Bred - Angus are on the computer all touched on topics such thought, ‘who are these “I see an old EXPECTING 700-800 FEMALES as record keeping, finding the time.” people?’” Foreman said. photograph of a family OVER 300 PAIRS The ladies gave each records, DNA “I graduated member of mine, and I participant a USB flash testing, and from go, ‘I want to know who Hallettsville Livestock Weekly Sale “You start drive containing the doing all of it pictures, to they are, what they were lessons and resources without paid genealogy, to about and where they on Tuesdays Commission Co. developing they use. From there, services such teaching, and were living,’” Chaftin at 11 am Hallettsville, TX attendees can go back as Ancestry. that’s what I said. “Some day I hope friendships or prepare for the next really enjoy.” they will look at photos Mike Heller: 361-293-4949, David Heller: 979-743-0436 often times it com. session. “Those But there I’ve saved and think the Kim Hagan: 361-293-4720, Mark Hagan: 361-293-8116 Each session delves wasn’t a same thing.” develops into little flapping into free sites such as leaves that forum for everything ... they advertise findagrave.com and myinteractive heritage.com and how to on TV, those teaching in It’s another verify records. may be good Hays County. way of While the group serves ideas or Herring as a teaching mechanism, they may be said other connecting it’s also an informal way bad ideas,” genealogy to meet people with simipeople beyond Foreman classes were lar interests. said. “We mainly like Facebook.” Foreman said she and want them lectures Herring became fast to do their where people – Cindy Foreman friends after meeting at a genealogy didn’t get to Maybe your idea of retirement is having a second genealogical session. correctly.” practice what career or working part time, volunteering or “You start developing The was taught. friendships oftentimes indulging in your favorite hobbies. Doing the Dripping Springs “If you do it while it develops into everyworkshop was the first you’re thinking about things you want to do is what retirement should thing,” Foreman said. of three, with the second it, it’s much easier to go be all about. “It’s another way of conalready filling up with home and do it yourself,” necting people beyond reservations. The first Herring said. “It’s a thing Facebook.” workshop focused on where they are going to Most people who learn it on their computer basic computer skills Learn how. For a personalized review of your attend the session are before jumping into while they are doing it.” retirement, call or visit your local Edward grandparents who want complicated websites. Attention toward the to pass along their family “Everyone has group has snowballed Jones financial advisor today. history, Herring said. over the past few months. a different level of

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Continued from pg. 1C into teaching at the Paramount and the Zach Theatre in Austin. Garza said she wanted to show aspiring actors that their dreams were tangible. Kylie Wray, a 12-yearold Austinite, said Garza helped her get over acting jitters and realize she could act. While Wray isn’t acting, she said she would want to take classes with Garza again. “She wasn’t just a teacher,” Wray said. “She was just focused on me being comfortable when I acted and in front of people.” Garza quickly realized she needed to modify her acting career to fit her new passion, which is raising her son. “My son is my priority

in my life right now,” Garza said. “My fiancé and I began talking about the studio and two students actually said they wanted to keep working with me.” The pair decided that Kyle would be the perfect place for a studio, since it was close enough to Austin. She said she hopes the studio becomes a resource for Kyle and that she can show more students how to turn their acting dreams into a reality. “I feel like I can show these kids that not only are your dreams tangible but it’s right down the street,” Garza said. “I have always been a big believer that we are all here to help each other.”

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The first ever Texas Night Sky Festival will be held Saturday, March 5 from 3-10 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive. This free celebration of the Texas night sky has been designed especially for students, individuals, and families who are interested in learning more about the night sky and light pollution. The festival will kick off at 3 p.m. with activities planned for all ages, including live presentations, solar observations, a mobile planetarium, demonstrations of glare-reducing lighting, tasty food, and a good, old-fashioned Star Party. See more at www. texasnightskyfestival.org

Come out and support a local family while having a fun afternoon in Buda. On Saturday, Feb. 27 from 2-11 p.m. at the Painted Horse Pavilion (1750 S. FM 1626, Buda). On Jan. 17, Davis lost his right arm after helping process deer meat at his family’s home. All funds raised will go towards Davis’ medical expenses. The event will feature a BBQ dinner, washer tournament, live and silent auction, 50/50 raffle, love music, kids activities and more. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children age five and older. For more information, visit gofundme.com/c6kdc87e# or call Britney Lewis at 512-745-5860 or Rayle Harnett at 512-217-3506.

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One wrecker too many? Kyle wrecking company speaks out against tow regulations BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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Changes to a Kyle city ordinance last March on regulating wrecker services has led the owner of a local company to speak out in protest. Norma Cisneros, who is the owner of Pete’s Towing Company in Kyle, says the changes, approved by the Kyle City Council in March 2015, have been difficult for her business. “The city manager and city (council) have failed us as citizens they do not care [sic],” Cisneros said. It’s been almost a year since the city of Kyle passed an updated city ordinance regulating wrecker services. The updated ordinance, approved in March 2015, was deliberated for two years before the council approved it. The update requires all wrecker services interested in participating in the Kyle Police Department’s wrecker rotation to comply with certain standards. Companies must submit an annual application with a fee of $250 to the police department to be considered for rotation. They must also submit their vehicles to police inspection, adhere to the current fee guidelines set by the ordinance, and have a physical vehicle storage facility within five or ten miles of city limits. Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said the benefits of the new ordinance include regulating a pricing scale for the public, as well as the efficiency of cleanup of accident scenes. Barnett said complaints in the past from citizens stemmed from inadequate scene cleanup. Additional regulations include accurate contact information clearly displayed on each vehicle in rotation. “I think we are getting a

How should you respond to a ‘correction’? in the market

s an investor, you may be gaining familiarity with the term “market correction.” But what does it mean? And, more importantly, what does it mean to you? A correction occurs when a key index, such as the S&P 500, declines at least 10% from its previous high. A correction, by definition, is short-term in nature and has historically happened fairly regularly – about once a year. However, over the past several years, we’ve experienced fewer corrections, so when we have one now, it seems particularly jarring to investors. How should you respond to a market correction? The answer may depend, to some extent, on your stage of life.

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A tow truck removes a damaged vehicle in Kyle. Last March, the city added regulations for wrecker services that some business owners say are damaging their profit stream.

“I know we are growing, but I really don’t think we need more than three police wrecker rotations in the city of Kyle.” –Norma Cisneros, owner of Pete’s Towing Company

good quality product from the responding companies,” says Barnett. But one local business claims the changes have negatively impacted its future in the city of Kyle. Cisneros held concerns of

the explosion of “outside businesses now included in the rotation. “I know we are growing, but I really don’t think we need more than three police wrecker rotations in the city of Kyle,” Cisneros said. Cisneros claims that the reduction in rotation calls, in addition to the fees that the company already pays to the state, has made it almost impossible to keep the business going. “We have to pay our bills just like everybody else so by them letting these other companies come in and take our business, it’s putting me out of business,” Cisneros said. While city ordinances can be revised in response to citizen concerns, Chief Barnett

said the wrecker business is a “competitive business all across Texas.” “Everyone certainly wants to increase their share of the business and many of them have their own ideas on how to do that,” Barnett said. Chief Barnett also said other companies argue the new ordinance now allows them to be Kyle businesses. “Because our ordinance now requires all regular wrecker companies to have a physical presence in the city limits of Kyle, they now consider themselves Kyle businesses too and don’t want existing Kyle businesses trying to say that they are not local so they should not be on the wrecker rotation,” Barnett said.

BACC receives $10,000 donation

Leif Johnson’s Truck City Ford donated $10,000 to the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) corporate partner program. This investment is the largest single member contribution in the 14-year history of the BACC. Fred Trudeau, General Manager of the Leif Johnson Family of Dealerships, presented the check to Brian LaBorde, Chairman of the Board and BACC board members at the chamber’s monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. COURTESY PHOTO

If you are in the early or middle parts of your working life, you might not have to concern yourself much about a market correction because you have decades to overcome a shortterm downturn. Instead of selling stocks, and stock-based investments, to supposedly “cut your losses,” you may find that now is a good time to buy more shares of quality companies, when their price is down. Also, you may want to use the opportunity of a correction to become aware of the need to periodically review and rebalance your portfolio. Stocks, and investments containing stocks, often perform well before a correction. If their price has risen greatly, they may account for a greater percentage of the total value of your portfolio – so much so, in fact, that you might become “overweighted” in stocks, relative to your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. That’s why it’s important for you to proactively rebalance your portfolio – or, during a correction, the market may do it for you. To cite one aspect of rebalancing, if your portfolio ever does become too “stock-heavy,” you may need to add some bonds or other fixed-rate vehicles. Not only can these investments help keep your portfolio in balance, but they also may hold up better during a correction.

IF YOU’RE RETIRED …

After you retire, you may need to take money from your investment accounts – that is, sell some investments – to help pay for your cost of living. Ideally, however, you don’t want to sell stocks, or stockbased vehicles, during a correction – because when you do, you may be “selling low.” (Remember the most common rule of investing: Buy low and sell high. It’s not always easy to follow, but it’s still pretty good advice.) So, to avoid being forced into selling, you need to be prepared. During your retirement years, try to keep at least a year’s worth of cash instruments on hand as well as short-term fixed income investments. By having this money to draw on, you may be able to leave your stocks alone and give them a chance to recover, post-correction. And it’s important to maintain a reasonable percentage of stocks, and stock-based vehicles, in your portfolio, even during retirement – because these investments may provide the growth necessary to help keep you ahead of inflation. Consequently, as a retiree, you should have a balance of stocks and stock-based vehicles, along with fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on. Being prepared can help you get through a correction – no matter where you are on life’s journey. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY Office of Undergraduate Admissions System Support Specialist I - Web Manager The ideal candidate supports and maintains the website for Undergraduate Admissions and will be a member of the department’s Communication team. The web manager must have Adobe cloud software experience and graphic design expertise. Some responsibilities include creating and managing web content; creating and maintaining site maps; layout of webpages within the university’s content management system; writing, editing and proofreading. Must have a basic understanding of Google Analytics, HTML, CSS and web design best practices. A portfolio submission is required. For details and to apply visit www.admissions.txstate. edu/wm. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon a criminal history background check. Texas State is an EOE and a member of the Texas State University System.

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The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the full-time position of Park Laborer for Blue Hole Regional Park. The Park Laborer will maintain and repair park facilities and equipment by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, irrigating, and mechanical repair work; and participate in trash removal, various cleaning and sanitizing activities, and other duties as assigned. Must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment and have a valid driver’s license. Applications are available online (see link above); or at the City of Wimberley City Hall, 221 Stillwater, Wimberley, Texas 78676; or by calling 512-847-0025 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of FRANCISCO PALACIO, Deceased, were issued on February 10, 2016, in Docket No. 160024-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: IRENE PEREZ The residence of the Independent Executrix is in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, IRENE PEREZ, Independent Executrix. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o IRENE PEREZ, Independent Executrix 626 Knox Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within

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Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to facilitate annexation proceedings at the request of multiple land owners to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include approximately 9,800 acres of land located west of Old Stagecoach Road, in and about Cypress Road and the Blanco River, west of the current city limits. As prescribed by law the first public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. and the second public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kyle City Hall Council Chambers, 100 W. Center St., for all persons interested in the proposed annexations. 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 things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice. By order of the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, this 17th day of February, 2016. Amelia Sanchez, City Secretary City of Kyle, Texas

Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by Edwards I, LLC to assign original zoning to approximately 1.5 acres from Agriculture “AG” to Warehouse District “W” on property located at 126 Edwards Drive, in Hays County, Texas.

The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing to rezone approximately 6.785 acres from Retail Service District “RS” to Multi-Family Residential 3 “R3-3” on property located on the southeast corner of City Lights Drive and Marketplace extension, in Hays County, Texas.

The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the City Council may consider assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive.

A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Council action and second reading may be considered at the meeting to follow the public hearing (April 5, 2016). Kyle City Hall Council Chambers 100 W Center St., Kyle, Texas Owner: Edwards I, LLC. (512) 413-4274

A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 pm. Council action and second reading may be considered at the meeting to follow the public hearing (April 5, 2016). Kyle City Hall Council Chambers 100 W Center St., Kyle, Texas For more information please contact the Planning Department at (512) 262-1010. Publication Date: February 17, 2016 Z-16-001

Agent: Leonardo Huerta (512) 787-3374 Publication Date: February 17, 2016 Z-16-002

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Public Notices CITY OF BUDA ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Buda City Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in the City Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 to receive written and oral comments in regard to annexation of the following properties: 1. Approximately 1.00+/- acres of land generally located 314 San Antonio Street, adjacent to City Park. 2. Approximately 460+/- acres of land generally located west of the Union Pacific Railroad, north of the Kyle City Limits and along FM 2770 and the east side of FM 1626. 3. Approximately 230+/- acres of land generally located along the west side of FM 1626 between Elm Grove Elementary School and Onion Creek. 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. For more information regarding the above matters, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745. CITY OF BUDA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTION PLAN The City of Buda, Texas is accepting proposals from qualified planning consultants interested in providing professional services to prepare an Affordable Housing Action Plan. The City of Buda will receive responses for an Affordable Housing Action Plan to provide for a contract commencing within thirty (30) days after the date of the award by the City of Buda and continuing for a period sufficient to complete the original scope of work but no more than a six (6) month period without specific approval from the City of Buda. It is understood that the City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate all elements that comprise the response and to accept or reject part or all of any response. Request for Proposal documents are available at the City of Buda and online at www.ci.buda. tx.us. If Addendums are posted online, they will be posted on the aforementioned website(s). A Voluntary PreSubmission Meeting will take place February 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The submission deadline for proposals is February 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. All proposals and any correspondence should be sent to: Subject: Buda Affordable Housing Action Plan Attn: Chance Sparks, Planning Director City of Buda 121 Main Street Buda, TX 78610 Proposals may also be submitted by email in PDF format to csparks@ ci.buda.tx.us. Please see www.ci.buda.tx.us for more information regarding email submission. It is the intent of the City of Buda to select a single consultant to accomplish all the services outlined in this Request for Proposal.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale to be held online www.storagetreasures. com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage at 880 Windy hill Rd., Kyle, TX 78640 On February 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces the following tenant: Lisa Meditz 60 Mazda Rotary Engine Various Model cars (1) Dodge Ram Truck (1) 2014 Big Tex 70 DM car Hauler (1) Homemade flatbed car hauler 3b7hf13y5tm113212 CD23C-700897 SA22C-615051 16VCX1827E2058014 PA136-109985 CD23C-709578 SA22C-521885 S79110333220217 PA136-103278 CD23C-700868 SA22C-564512 BTA6522449 PA236-101051 CD23C-709533 SA22C-139168 BTAV40855 PA136-100746

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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Late Hours Permit by Willie’s Joint, LLC dba Willie’s Joint to be located at 824 Main Street, Buda, Texas. Officers of said corporation are Greg Henry – Manager.

Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to institute unilateral annexation proceedings of said city to include six areas consisting of approximately 1,500 acres, more or less of land as depicted in the map below. As prescribed by law, the first public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. and the second public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kyle City Hall Council Chambers, 100 W. Center St., for all persons interested in the proposed annexations. 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 things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice. The properties are more particularly described in the maps and materials related to the above referenced annexation, which are available for inspection at City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas. By order of the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, this 17th day of February 2016. Amelia Sanchez, City Secretary City of Kyle, Texas

INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed Bids addressed to the City of Kyle, ATTENTION: CITY ENGINEER, will be received until 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2016 at the City of Kyle Public Works Building located at 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas 78640 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals, and for performing all Work required for the MASONWOOD DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT including approximately 400 linear foot of curb and gutter replacement, 590 square feet of sidewalk replacement, 260 square yards of full depth pavement repair, level up, edge milling and 11,200 square yards of seal coat and hot mix asphaltic concrete overlay. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form provided, and must be accompanied by a bid security in a penal sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid. The security shall be in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check, or bid bond furnished by a reliable surety company having authority under the laws of Texas to write surety bonds in the amount required, with such security made payable without recourse to the City of Kyle. The envelope containing the bid shall indicate clearly on the front that the bid is for the MASONWOOD DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT. The final Notice of Award of Contract shall be given to the successful bidder by the City of Kyle within sixty (60) days following the opening of bids and no bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after opening thereof. The successful Bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds on the forms provided in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount by a solvent corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas, and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by OWNER pursuant to applicable law. State statutes including wage and hour provisions and contract regulations must be adhered to as they relate to this project. Contractors will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Specifications and Bid Documents will be on file by February 10, 2016 and may be examined at the following locations: -City Hall, 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 -Public Works Building, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas 78640 -Builders Exchange, 4047 Naco Perrin, San Antonio, Texas 78217 -AGC Plan Room, 609 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78704 -LAN San Marcos Office, 102 Wonder World Drive, Suite 303, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Bid Documents may be obtained at City Hall located at the address above upon payment of twenty dollars ($20.00). No refunds will be made. Bidders should carefully examine the plans, specifications, and other documents, visit the site of work, and fully inform themselves as to all conditions and matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the plans, specifications or other documents, or should be in doubt as of their meaning, bidder should notify the City Engineer in writing and obtain clarification prior to submitting any bid, but no later than 12:00 p.m. on February 29, 2016. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on February 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Kyle Public Works Building, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas 78640. The right is reserved, as the interest of the City of Kyle may require, to reject any all bids and to waive any informalities in bids received.

Leon Barba, PE, City Engineer

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3 PIECE SET

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Lawn care, mowing, edging, weed eating and clean up. 512-484-5838.

RAMIREZ LAWNCARE

Mowing, tree trimming, flowerbeds, hauling, power washing, general yard care. 512-845-9732

Flooring, laminate, engineered, wood, tile and carpet Contact us at:

VW Dune Buggy For Sale Street legal, runs like a charm. Excellent condition. 3,100 miles on motor. Been in local parades. $8,500. Call 512-751-1754.

512-781-2911 or steelhorseconstructors @gmail.com

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Public Notices

Leon Barba, PE, City Engineer