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IH-35 wreck claims 4 lives Out of H Bounds? BY MOSES LEOS III

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A Texas State student has been identified as the driver of a Honda Civic that drove the wrong way on Interstate 35 Friday and crashed head-on into a Ford Windstar, killing four people. Hays County Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 2 Judge Beth Smith identified the driver of the Civic as Wilson Rene Molinares, 22, of San Marcos. Texas State confirmed Friday Molinares is a On Tuesday, student. In a press Kyle Police conference, Smith said a confirmed blood search four arrest warrant was issued for warrants for Molinares, manslaughter who is at Brackenridge exist for Hospital in Austin in Molinares. critical condition. Smith said authorities hope to have results from the blood search warrant “pretty PHOTO BY BETH SMITH soon.” Depending on the The wreckage of a Ford Windstar minivan rests upside down along Interstate 35 northbound in results of the blood draw, Kyle after a major accident occurred early Friday morning. A wrong-way driver in a Honda Civic Molinares could face up collided head-on with the Windstar, killing four of the six occupants inside the van. According

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to Kyle Police, four arrest warrants exist for Wilson Rene Molinares, who was the wrong-way driver in the accident.

Buda to get park, swimming hole The purchase of roughly 40 acres of dedicated parkland Friday will allow Buda to take a step toward completing one of the city’s bond projects, and also give residents a natural swimming hole. Buda City Council by a 6-0 vote approved the purchase of dedicated parkland located at the end of Garrison Road. Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said the city purchased the land from the McCaughan family for roughly $1.1 million. “This land had been in their family for genera-

“This land had been in their family for generations. They found an opportunity to preserve that land as opposed to developing housing and condos.” –Todd Ruge, Mayor of Buda

tions,” Ruge said. “They found an opportunity to preserve that land as opposed to developing housing and condos.” Ruge said the city will make the purchase from the city’s parks fund. He said the city plans to reimburse itself with issuance from the 2014 bond initiative for parks improvements. In November 2014,

Buda voters approved all five bond propositions totaling $55 million. Proposition Five called for $8 million in parks and trails improvements. The property will be deed restrictive, with the McCaughan family wanting to preserve the land. “They could have made a lot more money if they wanted to sell the land for commerical use,” Ruge

said. “I’m pleased they saw the wisdom in taking a little less, but giving us the opportunity to preserve their family homestead in perpetuity.” With the purchase, the city gains a natural swimming hole which Ruge said is the “worst kept secret in town.” He said the swimming hole currently

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COMING UP Organic Gardening 101

On Feb. 27, head to the Buda Public Lirbary meeting room from 1-3 p.m. for this free workshop, in which expert gardener Jonas Jones shares his vast knowledge of growing vegetables organically. Participants are invited to tour Gray Gardens following the presentation.

Lady Bird: An opera A preview of an original opera based on the life of Lady Bird Johnson will be featured at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos spring lecture by Dr. Samuel Mungo, Director of Opera Studies at Texas State University on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum (131 N. Guadalupe Street, San Marcos). The public is invited to attend this free event. The work will focus on Lady Bird as a national figure during a tumultuous time in America, featuring her train trip through the Deep South when she defended the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Potential site for new high school not in Hays County BY MOSES LEOS III

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Concerns are rising over a potential location for Hays CISD’s proposed third high school after one proposed property wasn’t within Hays County borders. The property, located within the Sunfield Municipal Utility District (MUD), falls in Travis County, according to

Hays CISD public information officer Tim Savoy. If the site is chosen for the third high school, it would be the first Hays CISD school to be located outside of Hays County. But Emergency Service District No. 8 Chief Clay Huckaby said his district won’t be able to respond in case of emergencies, despite the fact that an ESD 8 station is less than

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Kyle truck stop battle continues BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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Debate over land rezoning at Yarrington Rd. has Kyle and San Marcos residents prepared for a fight. PGI Investment, LLC, the owner of the 47-acre tract of land off of I-35 in Kyle, has applied to the department of Planning four times for the land to be rezoned from agriculture (AG) to warehouse (W). Its motivation is to develop a large, commercial grade truck stop on 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 residents of the Blanco Vista neighborhood, as well as Kyle, influenced the January 26th denial of PGI’s application for a warehouse (W) zone.   “We’re not opposed to land development, not at all”, says Blanco Vista spokesperson Omar Baca. Baca, and many others, have raised concerns such as increased traffic, crime, and environmental risks in the area if a sizable truck stop is allowed to occupy the land. Another concern he had was that property values would decrease as the pollution, noise, traffic, and crime increase. An effect Baca calls “social pollution.” Baca claims if PGI were to develop the land

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for retail purposes, citizens would “trap” their money in Kyle instead of driving to San Marcos. He added the city would retain the tax benefits on the developed land. Baca stressed the issue by describing the diverse group of people who have aligned under a common banner. The creation of a neighborhood alliance against a possible truck stop at Yarrington Rd. has attracted the attention of many people in both cities. It’s led to the establishment of a Facebook page, Kyle San Marcos United. The page is open to any interested individuals, whether they are for or against the truck stop. The page currently has approximately 250 people following it. Regardless of the social media presence, Baca echoed the sentiments of many concerned citizens. “Kyle is better than truck stops and tractor-trailers,” Baca said. A result of public opposition to the possibility of a truck stop at Yarrington Rd. has the landowner discussing possible compromises to the land development plan. Attorney Terry Irion, representative for PGI Investment, LLC, says they’re discussing possible involvement with a third party research firm to determine what the best options are for citizens, the landowners, and the city of Kyle. He

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HISTORY

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

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Buda racial profiling audit Sheriff ’s reveals the following results ... Report Buda citizens on Feb. 16 saw Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd present the 2015 racial profiling audit report. The audit, which is required by state law, reflected that arrest rates have decreased since 2014 and stated that most of the people arrested are not residents of Buda. According to the report, the rate of African

American men and women involved in police arrests has increased as have the rates for Asian Americans, Middle Eastern Americans, and other non-descript races. Caucasian and Hispanic arrest rates declined. Caucasian males who are non-residents carry out the majority of crime in Buda.

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Burglary/Habitation 1:42 p.m. - Trails At Buda Ranch - Feb. 18 Intoxicated/Person 2:11 a.m. - 8XX Laurel Cv - Feb. 18 Possession/Marijuana 8:14 p.m. - Fm 2001 At Windy Hill Rd - Feb. 18 Terroristic Threat 1:55 p.m. - Barton Junior High - Feb. 18

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Theft 4:22 p.m. - Dahlstrom Intermediate - Feb. 18

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Reporting sexual assault BY PAIGE LAMBERT

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Sexual assault is never an easy topic to discuss. Hays County, Hays Caldwell Women’s Center officials and school districts are trying to open the conservation about the reality of sexual assault. Melissa Rodriguez, HCWC director of development and community partnerships, said conversations about sexual assault were generally closed minded before NFL player Ray Rice assaulted his fiancée in 2014.

“In general I think people are against sexual assault on a surface level,” Rodriguez said. “But when it is applied in real life, the victim’s experience is that they don’t get a lot of support.” Rodriquez said local entities and law enforcement have improved on how they handle sexual assault cases. She said law enforcement partnerships have helped decrease the number of reports, even though low numbers don’t always reflect the true amount of incidents. She said many victims

All of the data is for 2015 and provided by the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center. Roxanne’s house provides forensic interviews and counseling for children who have been abused.

Hays County

349 adult sexual assault victims 283 child abuse victims at Roxanne’s House

Buda

21 Adult sexual assault victims 32 Child abuse victims at Roxanne’s House

Kyle

58 adult sexual assault victims 110 child abuse victims at Roxanne’s House

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Burglary/Vehicle 4:38 a.m. - 1XX Saguaro Dr - Feb. 20 Theft 7:38 p.m. - 4XX Pinafore St - Feb. 20 Assault 10:14 a.m. - Dahlstrom Intermediate - Feb. 22 Theft 3:40 p.m. - Impact Center - Feb. 22

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Theft 8:51 a.m. - Hays High School - Feb. 19

don’t report because the process can be emotionally difficult and they may feel attacked. “Someone just violated your body and you’re having to give up your clothes and answer a bunch of questions you have to be

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KYLE Burglary/Vehicle 10:43 p.m. - 2XX Dove Hollow Dr - Feb. 18 Possession/Child Pornography 5:08 p.m. - Chapa Middle School - Feb. 18 Assault 8:21 a.m. - Simon Middle School - Feb. 17 Assault 3:36 p.m. - Little Arkansas Rd At Fulton Ranch Rd - Feb. 17 Fraud 9:04 a.m. - Kyle Police Department - Feb. 18 Possession/Marijuana 7:19 p.m. - Fm 2770 At Fm 1626 - Feb. 19 Theft 12:00 p.m. - 24XX Rohde Rd - Feb. 19 Assault/Bodily Injury 12:45 a.m. - 3XX Joe Robinson Dr - Feb. 20 Assault/Family Violence 7:44 p.m. - 2XX Princess Jennifer Dr - Feb. 21 Theft 6:38 a.m. - 2XX Austin St - Feb. 21 Possession/Marijuana 3:15 p.m. - 4XX Siebert Dr - Feb. 22 Sexual Assault 12:22 p.m. - Lehman High School - Feb. 22

Opinion Hays Free Press

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“We would have fire and EMS units that would be four minutes away. But the school would be in Travis County. We don’t have authority to run in Travis County.” –Clay Huckaby, Buda Police Chief, story page 1A

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GUEST COLUMN

Development, tax base in need of wastewater capacity by Jeff Wilkinson

uch attention has been paid in recent months to the environmental aspects of the City of Dripping Springs’ proposed wastewater-system expansion and requisite discharge permit. And, rightly so. It’s an incredibly complex project with many moving parts. I’m glad our community is having important conversations on the topic, as the proposed expansion will affect how Dripping Springs grows in the future. I believe we all want to protect our environment and the envied quality of life we hold so dearly. I also believe that’s precisely what our city leaders want as well, and I commend them for making these tough, but necessary decisions. While a lot time and energy have been given to the environmental concerns associated with the project, in particular, the health of our nearby creeks, I’d like to discuss another critical component of the wastewater-system expansion – the city’s economic vitality. Dripping Springs enjoys one of the lowest tax rates in all of Hays County at 17 cents per $100 of valuation. And, these property taxes remain low due to the commercial development in the area, which generates much-needed sales tax. While we are fortunate to have a strong commercial base here in the city, this type of development does require wastewater capacity. And, we are already struggling to meet current demand, let alone provide service to the future development proposed for our area. The Dripping Springs Economic Development Committee, of which I am a member, has supported the city’s effort to expand its wastewater system from the beginning. You might wonder about the connection or reason for that support. In addition to the positive tax implications mentioned above, sufficient wastewater capacity also has a direct impact on job creation. One of our committee’s goals is aimed at bringing quality employers to the city; these employers provide those quality jobs to our friends and neighbors, and that’s good for all of Dripping Springs. And, what is one of the key ingredients these employers look for when expanding or relocating their companies? You got it, wastewater capacity. We must have it to attract these quality employers and jobs. Wastewater also provides the city with an additional tool in its toolbox to better guide growth and help shape our region. It gives the city a stronger hand in implementing sustainable and smart growth. Developers must have wastewater connections, or living unit equivalents (LUEs), as part of their projects. The dity has control over how these are allocated, when and where, which provides it with leverage when negotiating agreements with developers. This can support higher environmental standards, density and other smart-growth objectives. I offer this perspective simply as some additional food for thought during our community’s ongoing discussion around wastewater expansion. While the details and technical aspects of the project can be quite complex, the facts are actually quite simple: We are running out of wastewater capacity. More people and development are moving here. We should do something to proactively prepare for it.

Gov. Price Daniel, my favorite public servant

rice Daniel Sr. is one of my favorite public servants. I believe I’ve made that statement before, and I’ve related several personal experiences that cemented that choice. In my fairly encompassing knowledge of this man, I do not know of one single, solitary action by him that could be labeled dishonest. And, I have written about several members of the family on occasion. Of course, one famous member of the family tree is my #1 public figure hero, Sam Houston. And, I have related the story of the Governor keeping some bigwigs waiting while he talked to this-then 20-year-old journalist about the newspaper business and about his grandfather having owned and published my hometown newspaper, The Teague Chronicle. His son, Price Jr., lived a star-crossed life and met a tragic and untimely end. Another son, Houston, is a successful attorney in the family’s home base of Liberty. Daughter Jean Houston Murph is a community journalist, following the

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family’s other career bent – newspapering as opposed to law. Give me liberty AND newspapers! Can’t have liberty without newspapers. Jean publishes the Citizens’ Advocate in Coppell, in the shadows of Dallas and the DFW Airport. She’s a chip off the other side of the “Old Block.” But, back to the Governor. His service to his state includes three terms in the Texas House of Representatives, Attorney General, United States Senator, of course Governor, and Texas Supreme Court justice, in that order. His service to Texas is unmatched. He did get some blame for something he did not approve – our sales tax. Even though he refused to sign the initial bill imposing the tax, he did not veto it and, thus, was blamed for Texans having to pay it. To add insult to injury, the initial paying of a one-cent

sales tax, that penny was called by many sidewalk philosophers: “a penny for Price.” Frankly, I believe the Texas Legislature would have passed the tax with a twothirds override of his veto, since a majority of that body felt they had exhausted other means of tax revenue to finance state government. The governor knew that to be a political reality and let the tax bill become law without his signature. I have written about his son, Price Jr., and my shortterm encounters with him and elective office, and, sadly, his tragic demise. And, I have written at some length about his brother, Bill, a real character. Bill was a cowboy in the sense that he ranched, rode horses, roped cows and calves and was generally genuine and certifiable. Bill and I used to visit at the Cleveland Advocate, where I was publisher, and in the evenings at the Texan Theater, which I managed for my newspaper partners who owned the movie house. Yep, I burned the candle at both ends. Bill and I sat on the back

row, ate popcorn (which he’d been forbidden by his doctors to do) and talked politics. The favorite politician for both of us was Price Daniel Sr. Bill sacrificed a promising political career for his younger brother, whom he adored, protected and defended. Bill’s flamboyance was in almost direct contrast to the Governor’s cool head and dignified manner. Both cared deeply about their fellow Texans. Newspaper folks are very careful observers of the political scene and of the governing performance. Most are careful to maintain personal neutrality as we are often expected to put a public measuring stick to gubernatorial governance. I’ve never known anyone, save a political opponent or the sidewalk philosophers who decried the sales tax, to speak ill of Price Daniel Sr. I certainly won’t. He was my public service hero. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. wwebb@wildblue.net

Jeff Wilkinson is president and CEO of Pioneer Bank. Jeff@pioneerbanktexas.com

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Return of the burn ban in Hays County

Burn ban is back in effect in sixty-seven counties across Texas as of Feb. 9. Hays County Assistant Fire Marshal Clint Browning says the recent rainfall has had little to no effect on drought conditions. High winds aren’t helping either since they are rapidly drying out the rain that has soaked into the ground. Up to date information about the status of the burn ban can be found on the Hays County Government website at www.co.hays.tx.us/fire-marshal.aspx, as well as the rules for outdoor burning in Hays County when the burn ban is lifted. Browning says needing rain isn’t the only factor affecting the burn ban. He says the need for “green grass” to grow so that rainfall will not turn into runoff, but get soaked into the ground. A late freeze in March, which Browning says Hays County is known for, would be even more detrimental to drought conditions as it causes the water already in the ground to dry out even faster. Hays County currently is over two inches below the annual rainfall amount it usually experiences. The Hays County Commissioners Court will be watching the situation closely to determine when it is safe to lift the ban.

Equal turnout in primary early voting

Early voting numbers are in and reactions from public officials are surprising. Hays County Elections Administrator Joyce Cowan says that while it is still a little premature to comment on any emerging trends in the early voting numbers, she is surprised at the equal turnout between republicans and democrats. Early voting has been a little sluggish, but Cowan says it “seems to be picking up.” Cowan doesn’t plan on tracking any trending data just yet. “We are going to wait until all the caucuses are over with, it’s already going to be confusing because Jeb Bush is still on the ballot even though he withdrew from the race,” Cowan said. Cowan is optimistic about overall voting turnout though, and says so far it has proved to be normal to what Hays County has done in the past. “We are here to help voters,” she said. Early voting runs through Feb. 26. A list of early voting sites can be found on our website at www.haysfreepress.com. Election Day for the Primary is Mar. 1. A list of polling locations can also be found online.

five minutes away. “We would have fire and EMS units that would be four minutes away,” Huckaby said. “But the school would be in Travis County. We don’t have authority to run in Travis County.” According to Huckaby, the district’s property falls within Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. For emergency services, Huckaby said Austin Travis County EMS and Travis County ESD No. 11 would provide EMS and fire service. None of the Buda ESDs could respond as Buda wouldn’t have ability to annex the Sunfield MUD for another decade. Savoy said the district, which purchased the property in 2013, knew the property was within Travis County. The property was one of four sites the district presented to its site selection committee. The

committee in January chose two northern locations near Buda for the third high school. The second potential site is located on the west side of Interstate 35 near Carpenter Hill Elementary School. Savoy said the district’s site committee was made aware of the site’s location. He said the committee’s last discussion had them “leaning toward” the northeast site, but that they weren’t “ready to announce” any decisions. “We don’t want to tell people that just yet,” Savoy said. “We want to have information. We want people to still come out and voice their opinion regarding the direction the committee was leaning. But, according to Savoy, the district’s site selection committee didn’t believe distance from emergency services posed

enough of an issue to eliminate the site. Per district documents, an ESD 11 substation is located in Elroy near Circuit of the Americas, which would be 11 minutes away from the proposed northeast site. The nearest Austin/ Travis County EMS substation is on Ralph Alblanedo Drive in Austin. In addition, the district will have to contract Travis County Sheriff’s Deputies to work as school resource officers (SROs) if the northeast site is selected. Savoy said distance to emergency services was one of many specific criteria the site selection committee will look at. Transportation infrastructure, school attendance boundaries and environmnetal impact are also factors the committee takes into account. “The emergency response

times is one factor, but because it involves the safety of students and staff members, it will most certainly be among the top considerations when the group makes its final recommendation,” Savoy said in an emailed response. He added the district would talk with ESDs regarding formal response plans after the site has been selected. No decision has been formally made, according to Savoy. The site selection committee plans to submit its recommendation to the board of trustees in March. “Having this discussion is good. Now is the time to have it,” Savoy said. “It’s the time to vet all of these issues and concerns that community can collectively decided on the best location, and it’s a community choice.”

Hospital in Austin. According to Smith, the two children are with Child Protective Services and a Victim’s Assistant from Kyle. Smith said the uncle of the two children is flying to the area from Canada. A third vehicle, a Ford F-150, was also involved in the crash. The driver of the pickup truck was identified as Luke Barone, 23, of Elgin. Barone was treated at the scene and released. According to Smith, Kyle Police were dispatched at 1:31 a.m. regarding a wrong way driver going southbound on the northbound side of IH-35. Smith said she believes Molinares got on the highway at exit 215. She said an officer who was traveling on the east access road when he saw “taillights going on, and he knew there had been an accident.” “It was immediate,” Smith said. The Civic crashed head-on into the Windstar, which was

carrying six passengers, near mile marker 214. The Windstar then, according to Smith, slid over into the next lane and hit the pickup truck. Smith said the four deceased were dead on arrival and were pronounced when she arrived at 2:25 a.m. Traffic was diverted for several hours onto the access road at exit 213 just south of Center Street. Kyle Police reopened the highway around 6:30 a.m. just as rush hour was building up. Kyle Police confirmed they will close down the northbound lane of that the portion of I-35 where the wreck occurred, with permission from TxDOT, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday for accident reconstruction. Smith said she knew “immediately” there would be “several deceased” when she arrived at the scene. Smith described the scene as “horrific.” “I’ve been doing this for 17 years and went to my first

debriefing this morning with fire fighters and police officers,” Smith said. “I have never been to one.” Smith said she didn’t know of any drugs or alcohol that were found in the Civic, but believed alcohol could have played a factor based on similar accident scenes she had been a part of. “I’ve seen several accidents on (IH-35) where wrong way drivers, they have all, so far had alcohol involved,” Smith said. On Tuesday, Kyle Police confirmed four arrest warrants for manslaughter exist for Molinares. Kyle Police sought and were granted the warrants from Smith. Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said the department is coordinating the execution of the warrants, taking Molinares’ medical condition into account and the ability to conduct the “book-in and subsequent arraignment process,” according to a Kyle press release.

property. Koontz mentioned a fail safe for concerned citizens even if PGI is granted the warehouse-rezoning 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 he would support a decision to have the land rezoned to a warehouse district. But he maintains that 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.

the purchase, Ruge said, was to acquire additional open space in the city. “It really and truly is one of the most beautiful sections on Onion Creek,” Ruge said. Saving a part of the city’s heritage was also important for Ruge. He said the swimming hole was open to the public in

the 1950s and 1960s. “It’s neat that we’re having a second chance to recapture history,” he said. For Ruge, moving forward with projects under the bond is the council’s prority and that they are taking an “aggressive stance” to get the bonds issued. Waiting on issuing bonds

could mean the city losing its “bang for your buck.” “If we wait too long, the money available won’t cover what was planned for the bond. Inflation will hurt us,” Ruge said. “We have to get the bonds done. The sense I get is that we’re eager to move forward.”

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to four counts of intoxication manslaughter. Kyle Police continue to investigate the accident and no charges have been filed. Smith also identified the four people in the Windstar who were killed. The van was carrying six passengers, three of them children. All of the passengers were from Ontario, Canada. Smith said all passengers were wearing seatbelts and the children were in car seats. She said the car seats were “crushed.” The driver of the Windstar was identified as Heinrich Martens, 30. An adult female passenger was identified as Margaretha Wall Hildebrandt, 27, with another adult male passenger identified as Gerhard Hiebert Peters, 30. A child who was killed in the accident was identified as 16-month-old Jacob Wall Hiebert. Two other children in the van were taken to Dell Children’s

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said it’s in regards to the use of the developed land, but nothing has been decided yet. Kyle Community Development Director Howard Koontz said PGI in October 2015 pulled a rezoning request for retail services (RS). The reason was because the RS zoning was too restrictive, not allowing transportation services on the

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is a tourist attraction and is “now open to all citizens.” The swimming hole could serve as an alternative to building a city pool. “We don’t have a pool and there isn’t much of a desire to get one with all of the red tape,” Ruge said. One of the major reasons for

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very detailed, “ Rodriquez said. “As the victim, you just want to forget about it and press reset.” Under new state laws, victims can receive an examination and help before reporting the attack. They have up to two years to report it. Prior to the new law, the stigma was if a victim didn’t immediately remember the incident or press charges, it wasn’t as severe as thought. “When a trauma has occurred, your brain processes information in a way that is not easily explained,” Rodriguez said. “You don’t remember everything in the way that it happened, you’re not going to remember it in a chronological order.” Allowing victims to process the trauma and receive help has led to more people reporting attacks, Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said reporting sexual assault has been an issue within school districts for victims and those who suspect it. District staff members are required by law to report any suspicion of sexual assault. Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer, said

many students report cases or suspicions of abuse to trusted adults, such as teachers. “There’s a lot of great things coming out of the district, but you aren’t going to be immune to human behavior,” Savoy said. “So we see it and as we get larger, we will probably see more of it.” In some districts, staff report the incident to authority figures first or allow administration to decide if it needs to be reported to law enforcement, Rodriguez said. Savoy said he was recently notified of when staff allegedly handled the suspicion of a sexual assault incorrectly. “If someone is trying to report it and don’t think we are taking it seriously, then take it to the next level,” Savoy said. “I know what’s easier said than done, because it takes courage to even do that one report.” People can text or call a hotline if they don’t feel comfortable reporting, Savoy said. The district also posts information and holds “Girl Talk, Boy Talk” events to open the dialogue about sexual assault, he said.

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As a contentious presidential primary moves into Texas for Super Tuesday next week, local Republicans are facing a possible divide between two factions of the Hays County GOP. Primary elections for local Republican Party chair, and for seats on the party’s executive committee – known as precinct chairs – are up for grabs between two very different and sometimes hostile groups, both of which describe themselves as the true conservatives. For party chair, the current head of the Kyle Buda Republican Group, Alice Chisholm, is challenging incumbent county chair Russell Hayter, also from the Buda-Kyle area, in a race that echoes some of the national debate about establishment vs. anti-establishment Republicans, and includes some of the same sharp language. An endorsement on Chisholm’s website asserts there’s a “huge divide in the Hays County Republican Party, and it’s one that we must cure if we intend to keep Hays County red. Conservative Republicans are becoming disenchanted with the current regime, and our plan for the future starts with Alice Chisholm.” That quote is from Sam Brannon, a leading member of the Constitutional Republicans of Hays County and a frequent critic of the Republicans on the Hays County Commissioners Court. Brannon lost a bid for a spot on the Court four years ago, and once ran a losing race for congress. However, incumbent Hayter says he does not see the divide. “Anytime there’s two people running for election there’s going to be some sort of divide, so I don’t think it’s necessarily anything unusual. There are a lot of people that are very interested in getting involved in the Republican party … So I’m not surprised that a lot of people have stepped up to run for different positions. We welcome that,” Hayter said to the Hays Free Press. Hayter is endorsed for re-election by a list of Republican leaders, including both Republican U.S. representatives with constituents in Hays County, a state senator, state representative, and all Republican members of the Hays County Commissioner’s Court.

“There are a lot of people that are very interested in getting involved in the Republican party … So I’m not surprised that a lot of people have stepped up to run for different positions. We welcome that.” –Russel Hayter, candidate for Republican Party chair in Hays County

Some of these, such as State Senator Donna Campbell, first came to power as anti-establishment or Tea Party candidates, complaining that Republican incumbents weren’t conservative enough. On her campaign website, Chisholm, who has also served as chair of Hays Republican County Women, describes Hayter as a “puppet” of establishment Republicans who are running roughshod over grassroots conservatives. Chisholm is also a co-founder of the Constitutional Republicans. Pct. 3 Hays County Commissioner Will Conley, who represents Wimberley and parts of San Marcos, is among the many elected Republicans endorsing Hayter over Chisholm, and he sees it differently. “He’s done a great job in helping to develop and strengthen the Republican Party here in Hays County and promoting the principles and the values that we stand for,” Conley told the Hays Free Press. Conley’s opponent in the Republican primary (no Democrat filed for the seat) is Rob Roark, who has drawn much of his support from the same Constitutional Republican base and other party members. The split in the county chair race can be seen up and down the ballot, and sparked a nearly unprecedented number of contested races for the normally sleepy, insiderposition of precinct chair. Similar to the county chair, precinct chairs serve predominantly as a party functionary and advocates on a neighborhood level. Hays County has 49 precincts, and, in this primary, 44 Republican candidates are running for precinct chair. Ten of those precincts have no one running, while 18 have multiple candidates running, including one precinct with three candidates. On the other side of the ballot, the Democrats

have less than half the number of candidates running for precinct chairs and none of the positions are contested. Some of the anti-establishment Republicans have formed a new group, Hays RightPAC. Among the postings on the group’s website is one that claims the meaning of the word conservative is being diluted and the party “torn apart” by “RINOs (Republicans In Name Only), liberal or establishment Republicans” who vote based on “their deep networks of special interests” and prevent any “true Conservative” initiatives. Conley has a different take, and points to his own support for the aggressively conservative Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz of Texas. He says it is really a choice between getting things done in a growing county or letting ideological purity create dysfunction. “I think the word conservative has been really misinterpreted and abused by a handful of people in this county and I believe they put that out there, if you will, to try to confuse people ... Russell (Hayter) is a very conservative person and is doing a fine job of promoting our principles and our values,” Conley said. Conley said he and his supporters believe in limited government and the appropriate role of government in Hays County. “We are reflecting conservative values across Hays County,” Conley said. “We are providing high levels of public safety, planning and building the infrastructure needed for a growing community, and promoting job growth and economic development,” Conley added. “To me, this is a conservative, limited role of government ...” The Hays Free Press tried to contact Chisholm for comment but was unable to reach her before press time.

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Hays Rebel goalkeeper Abel Garcia (0) takes to the air to punch away a potential goal as Lehman Lobo forward David Torres (9) approaches the net during Tuesday’s district match at Shelton Stadium.

A formation change with roughly ten minutes left in Tuesday’s game against the Hays Rebels proved to be the right move at the right time for the Lehman Lobos. The tactical shift to a 3-4-3 formation allowed Lehman’s David Torres to score the game’s lone goal as Lehman defeated rival Hays 1-0. “It feels great (to win),” Torres said. “They’re our rivals. It feels good.” With the win, Lehman moves into a three-way tie for fifth place in the 14-6A standings with less than a month left in the season. For Lehman head coach Brad Baker, the win

“Right now, our soccer program with four wins is one of the more successful programs on our campus.” –Brad Baker, Lehman head soccer coach

was “big for us” as it provided the Lobos with their fourth win of the season. “Right now, our soccer program with four wins is one of the more successful programs on our campus,” Baker said. “That’s huge for these kids to not be on top of the district, but know they are one of the more successful programs.” It was Lehman that held momentum in the

early going of Tuesday’s game. The Lobos set the pace, as they pushed forward and maintained possession for a majority of the half. Baker said the Lobos used blustery conditions to their advantage. With the wind at their backs, the Lobos worked to play balls down the field. Sorting through team issues, Baker said, allowed the Lobos to connect offen-

sively. Their persistence led to several chances on goal, but Lehman was unable to capitalize. “We had a couple of good oppourtunies, but we couldn’t connect,” Baker said. “That’s been the story this year.” On the opposite end, Hays withstood each and every attack Lehman mustered in the first half. Both teams entered halftime scoreless. Both offenses picked up the pace of play and the intensity in the second half. Hays utilized the wind to attack the Lehman defense downfield, which allowed the Rebels to keep possesion at times in the

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Lehman High football alumni Cruz Banda (left) and Chris Piedra (right) took to the gridiron this past year as members of the semiprofessional Cedar Park Texas Punishers football team. Utilizing the lessons learned while at Lehman helped the duo continue their football careers to the next level. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

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After their high school and college football playing days were over, Lehman High alumni Cruz Banda and Chris Piedra couldn’t let go of the gridiron. Their love of the sport has taken the teammates to the realm of semiprofessional football with the Texas Punishers of the Minor Professional Football League (MPFL). And while the experience is far different than expected, they hope their path can help become a beacon for not only Lobo

football, but young players. “Coming from a small town like this, where football isn’t heard of but from the Hays side, I’m glad we have it from the Lehman side,” Banda said. “You don’t often hear about football from Lehman.” Banda’s path toward semi-pro football began after he stopped playing the sport at Wayland Baptist University in 2014. Upon returning home, Banda found out about an open workout for Cedar Park’s MPFL team. The workout featured NFLstyle combine elements, including a 40-yard dash, vertical jump and shuttle

run. Banda quickly realized how different professional football was from the high school and college game. Banda, who tried out for a position on the offensive line, said many of the players who participated outweighed him by “200 pounds.” While he was a “little intimidated at first,” he harkened back to what he learned at Lehman to help him. “It was a whole different experience. I’m not used to going up against grown men. I’m used to going up against guys my age,” Banda said. “It wasn’t anything I was expecting. It

was tough but I loved the competition level.” Piedra, who had been out of football for a year and was coaxed to try out in 2015, said he was also helped by what his position coaches at Lehman taught him. “It’s crazy,” Piedra said of the tryout. “It’s fun, but a crazy atmosphere.” But the two eventually realized how competitive the world of professional football is. Banda said many players on the team played collegiately or had a football background. It showed during his tryout, where an “average

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Trips to games will take a little longer for Hays CISD athletic programs starting next fall. On Feb. 18, the University Interscholastic League’s Appeals Committee denied Hays CISD’s appeal to move into a different district next season. Hays CISD filed the appeal earlier this month after Hays and Lehman were realigned in the new 25-6A district. The district casts Lehman and Hays with Lake Travis, Westlake, Vandegrift, Vista Ridge and Leander, all of which are located in northern and western Travis County. The district wanted to be moved into the newly realigned 14-6A, which will house Bowie, Austin High, Del Valle, San Marcos, Akins and Anderson starting next season. These schools are located closer to Hays CISD. In a letter to parents, Hays CISD superintendent Michael McKie said the district knew “from the outset” the chances of them prevailing “were not high.” “[But] we felt the issues was important enough to file an appeal,” McKie said in the letter. McKie said the appeal was based on the increased travel time to games for student athletes, along with fans

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in the district. “The proximity to the Austin Metro Area affords us the opportunity to compete against many highly successful programs with little travel demands,” Savoy said during his appeal on Feb. 18. He added travel to schools in the new District 25-6A would mean Hays and Lehman passing by schools in 14-6A. While the district has employed “creative scheduling” to minimize the loss of instructional time, travel within the new district could broaden the issue. He estimates absences could double with the proposed alignment related to travel, and that students and staff will miss two class periods “to get to sub-varsity competition.” The district proposed three alternatives to alleviate the loss of teams in District 25, which could have allowed for Hays and Lehman to move into 14-6A. But according to reports, representatives from Lake Travis and Westlake spoke against the changes. McKie said the district would work within the UIL’s decision. “We will respect this decision and we’re looking forward to spirited and friendly competition in U.I.L. District 25-6A,” McKie said in his letter. “While the travel time will be a challenge, it is one we will manage.”

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The Hays Lady Rebels soccer team made quick work Friday of the Akins Lady Eagles by easily winning 3-0. Hays dominated the game from the opening kickoff and could have added to the score. The Lady Rebels took 20 shots in the first half, 13 of those were on-goal. Hays head girls soccer coach Brent Holcomb was happy with the way his team started the game. “Our game plan was to play with a lot of urgency and energy and I felt like they did that,” Holcomb said.

Akins goalkeeper made 18 saves, but the Lady Rebels put so many shots on-goal that she couldn’t stop them all. Hays got the scoring started just seven minutes into the contest. Senior Alexis Cowher sent a pass to Isa Hernandez and she finished the play by putting the ball in the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead. Hernandez returned the favor to Cowher four minutes later. She sent a pass that left Cowher

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all alone and she did the rest from there. The Lady Rebels took a 2-0 lead just 11 minutes into the game. The Lady Rebels continued to put shots in the net, but couldn’t get them past the keeper until the end of the second half. Akins put one shot on-goal, which was saved easily. Its offense was unable to maintain possession of the ball, leaving Hays free to go on the attack for nearly the entire game. The game got a little chippy in the final 10 minutes as both teams were given a yellow card for back-to-back hard fouls. Once things calmed down, the Lady Rebels

went for the final nail in the coffin in the final minute of the game. Cowher made a long run with the ball and after dodging a few Akins defenders, put the ball in the back of the net for her second goal of the game. Hays finished by taking 35 total shots, 20 of those on-goal. They also racked up eight corner kicks. Holcomb felt like the game could’ve been more high scoring. “I’ve got to give credit to Akins. Their defense goes to the ball,” he said. “We also didn’t quite get the shots we wanted. We got a lot of power on the shots, but just didn’t get the placement we would’ve liked.”

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A Hays Rebel player works to hold off an Akins Eagle defender from attaining possession of the ball during Friday’s district game at Shelton Stadium. Hays made quick work of Akins as they blasted the Lady Eagles 3-0. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

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Lehman zone. To counter, Baker changed tactics as he stressed to his team the need to play the ball on the ground. The changes led to both teams having opportunities to tally a goal. Hays’ best chance came at the 32 minute mark of the second half when a shot careened off of the right post and narrowly missed entering the net. Roughly ten minutes later, the Lobo offense had two chances to score, but were thwarted by Hays goalkeeper Abel Garcia. “I saw our guys fighting for every ball, fighting hard,” Torres said. But the Lobos then began to dial up the pressure once again. Torres said the increase in pressure was due to the team playing with two forwards on top of the formation. With time winding down, Baker then opted to add a third forward to spur the offense. His gamble paid off with seven minutes left in the game, as a cross from Lehman’s Daniel Palacious was headed into the back of the net by Torres. “I saw a cross and I saw it curve, and that the ball was going to go over the other player’s head,” Torres said. “I hit the ball and it went in. It’s a great

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Above, Lehman Lobos senior David Torres (9) raises his arms in triumph after scoring a late go-ahead goal in the 73rd minute that proved to be the game-winning score in Tuesday’s game against the Hays Rebels at Shelton Stadium. Below, Hays Rebel Javier Rodriguez (11) and Lehman Lobo Daniel Udave (15) jostle for positioning as they attempt to gain possession of the soccer ball in Tuesday’s rivalry district match at Shelton Stadium. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress.com under the photos link.

feeling.” Baker lauded the play of Torres, who he said is the team’s leading scorer. “He’s been in the most dangerous positions and he’s been putting away the most goals, mostly with his head and not his feet,” Baker said. Lehman hosts Lake Travis at home Saturday with kickoff at 10:45 a.m. The Lobos close their home schedule against Anderson on March 8. Hays hosts Austin High at home on March 1.

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guy” suffered a concussion on the first hit he took. Banda said his first day of practice was “nerve-wracking,” and that he had several errant snaps. The nervousness was gone once he took his first few hits. “This is not like a league where you can get off the couch and go play. These guys have been training all season to where they are now,” he said. Both players also saw the business side of the sport. Piedra, who plays behind a kicker who has six years experience over

him, said the mentality of the “next man up” applies if you “don’t do your job.” “It’s a whole another competition than in high school,” Piedra said. “You have to have every single play, every single snap, you have to be on it.” But the familiarity the duo has helped them during the 2015 season. Banda was a long-snapper and center at Lehman when Piedra was a freshman punter. They reprised that role when both players made the team last fall. “Playing together is more special,” Piedra said. “It’s not from a dif-

ferent generation, but the same guys on the same field coming together. I feel it’s special that it’s from the Lehman side.” Living the semi-pro football life was also different. Banda said up until this season, players had to carpool to games. The MPFL features 50 to 60 teams that span the entire state. But traveling with teammates, whether in a small car or a charter bus, allowed the team to bond while on the road. For Banda, it allowed him to learn from his much more experienced teammates. “To learn from these

older men, and learn from their experiences, it’s great to learn from someone that’s older than you,” Banda said. Both players believe their success provides an opportunity for high school players that may want to continue their career in football in the future. “We hope to motivate more people from middle school through Lehman football and know there have been some players from Lehman that went to college, or skipped college, and played professional football,” Piedra said.

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Rebs have ‘winning day’ at Solo and Ensemble Hays High School Band director Tony Leflet labeled it a “winning day” as his Rebel band members rolled to an impressive showing in the annual Region 18 South Zone Solo and Ensemble contest. Held at Hays High School, Leflet said, “The combined efforts of our boosters, 8th-Grade students, high school students, and staff” were the ingredients leading to the big day, with many of his competing student helping with the hosting. First division ratings went to 109 Reb band members, with 23 of that number qualifying to advance to State. Leflet noted, “A huge thank you to all the students and parents for representing the Hays High School Band program so well!” Rebs scoring 1s at the auditions includes (*denotes qualified for State) *some names repeat, denoting both individual and ensemble entries): Lois Bronaugh, Katherine Gibson, Kennedy Fehrenbacher, Camille Gerlach, Tana Morriss, Ol-

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Barlow, Matt Christy, Haley Fountain, Taylor Jones-Endsley, Leah Nealis, Meridian Parham, Cade Smith*, Will Cauble, Andrew Larson, Wiley Lincoln, Erik McKee, Austin Uresti, Daniel Lincoln, Dalton Willhoite, Jacob Medel, Patrick Chida, David Craig, Chris Deleza, Nicolas Prouix, Chase Wilson, Elias Lopez, Nathan Castaneda, Anthony

McKean, Brent Redmon, Nia Segura. Alan Arthur*, Daniel Garraway*, Nicholas Hackworth, Preston Jones, Aidan Keller, Zachary McManus*, Armond Prince, Luke Roehrig, Daniel Garraway*, Kayleigh Jones*, Aidan Keller*, Tyler Paryzek, Ryan Peed*, Ethan Pulfrey*, Samuel Pulis*, Erica Wilson*, Alexandra Gore.

Rebels, Lobos show off their skills Hays SkillsUSA excels, qualiﬁes many for state COURTESY PHOTO

Hays High’s SkillsUSA advancers to state includes (back, l-r) Sponsor Marco Pizana, Jr., Trent Hawkins, Dylan Akers, Hunter Dowd, Jacob Burch, Sanely Espinoza; (front, l-r) Paulina Arellano, Amy Reyna, Maria Martinez, Yullissa Hernandez, Christopher Balderas and Abel Becerra.

Members of Hays High School SkillsUSA team had a powerful outing at the recent District 10 Regionals, qualifying a crowd to move on to State competition in Corpus Christi later this spring. Teacher/Sponsor Marco Pizano, Jr.’s team put together no fewer than five first place finishes and a third to

showcase their competition against fellow SkillsUSA competitors from Austin ISD, San Antonio ISD, Georgetown ISD, and others. The team’s results included 1stplace finishes for Sanely Espinosa and Jacob Burch (Felony Traffic); Trent Hawkins (assisted by Dylan Akers) (Job Demonstration); Yullissa

Hernandez and Christopher Balderas (Cell Extraction Job Exhibit); Abel Becerra (Fingerprint Job Exhibit); and Paulina Arellano, Amy Reyna and Maria Martinez (Crime Scenes Investigation Job Exhibit). Additionally, team member Hunter Dowd took a 3rd (Job Demonstration Fingerprint Lifting).

of Gold Medal finishes and one Silver Medal finish. Winning Gold were Gabriela (Gabby) Persinger (Individual Criminal Justice Academics & Law Enforcement Procedures) and Keaton Miles, Ethan Snyder, Jasmine Peterson, Arith Enriquez (Team - Building Search). Caroline Snyder additionally won a Silver Medal in Criminal Jus-

tice Academics & Law Enforcement Procedures. All now advance to the State SkillsUSA Meet in Corpus Christi, set for later this spring. SkillsUSA is a program designed to strengthen the future workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.

The Hays CISD board of trustees Monday approved submitting exemption waivers to the Texas Education Agency for classrooms that go beyond the state mandated 22:1 student to teacher ratio. The board passed the measure by a unanimous 7-0 vote. Waivers were granted for ten classrooms from six Hays CISD elementary campuses. According to Hays CISD school board president Meredith Keller, the district has not filed for class size exception waivers so far this year. Keller said the district has worked to “make sure we are hitting the 22 to 1” ratio through the year. “I don’t remember a time when we waited this long to get a class waiver,” Keller said. “I’m pleased with the administration’s work on this. Keller said the district normally files for the waivers at the start of the semester. According to district documents, each school district in Texas is required to review class sizes for Kindergarten through 4th grade at the start of each semester, per Texas Education Commission requirements. If a class size exceeds the 22:1 ratio, districts can submit an exemption waiver. Keller said she has historically been against granting waivers, as the district can hire a new teacher or break up a classroom to meet requirements. “This has bothered me a lot,” Keller said. “I’ve consistently voted no on waivers because I’ve been of the position… just because we are allowed a waiver by the state, doesn’t mean we should get one.” But with less than six months left in the school year, splitting up a classroom or hiring a new teacher wasn’t a prudent move. “No parent, no child, no teacher wants to split up their classes right now,” Keller said. According to the district, they will continue to monitor student enrollment and growth.

CLASSROOMS EXCEEDING THE 22:1 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: Buda Elementary: two 1st grade classrooms (23 students each)

Lobos qualiﬁes six to State SkillsUSA event Lehman High School’s Frank Juarez-coached SkillsUSA team successfully navigated its way through the recent District 10 Region Meet, competing against students from all over Central Texas, including Austin ISD, San Antonio ISD, New Braunfels ISD, and others (as well as their Hays High School counterparts). The Lobos emerged with a pair

District approves class size waivers

Carpenter Hill Elementary: two 2nd grade classrooms (23 students each) Hemphill Elementary: two 3rd grade classrooms (24 students each), one 4th grade classroom (23 students)

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The group includes (back, l-r) Sponsor Frank Juarez, LHS Principal Michelle Chae; (front, l-r) Ethan Snyder, Arith Enriquez, Gabby Persinger, Caroline Snyder, Jasmine Peterson, Keaton Miles and Hays CISD CTE Director Suzi Mitchell.

Pﬂuger Elementary: one 2nd grade classroom(23 students) Tobias Elementary: two 2nd grade classrooms (23 students each)

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Bulldogs host Market Day

Their wares run from actual products – paper airplanes, sharks’ teeth and beaded bracelets, to services like nail polishing and everything in between. It’s the annual running of the 3rd Grade’s “Market Day” at Buda Elementary and it’s likely that there are few more anticipated events on campus for the new school year. Prior to the Market Day, there were weeks of study on economics issue and every 3rd-Grader involved created a product or service with eye-catching advertising, and a seller’s spiel to woo fellow students of all ages to spend their money in the exercise of market economics.

PHOTOS BY JIM CULLEN

Left, 3rd grader Kyra Vieser paints the nails of kindergartener Olive Wagner. Right, 3rd grader Christopher Sandoval sells items to student Michael Goodriych.

Building Dreams. Building Relationships.

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Reb Winter Guard Varsity takes 1st at SA Madison

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The Hays High School Band’s Varsity Winter Guard, above, stepped up a competition classiﬁcation at San Antonio Madison High School recently, successfully pulling off a ﬁrst place in the TECA (Texas Educational Colorguard Association) circuit. The Juliana Riecss-sponsored Rebs also posted a 2nd in JV Novice competition for the second consecutive meet.

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Zoey is a Wisconsin 3rd grader. She reads Kid Scoop in her local ________________, the Watertown Daily Times. Her mother, who publishes a newspaper for the 5th grade at her __________, inspired Zoey to ________ her own newspaper. Zoey’s newspaper is called Webster3. She gets her story ________ from the world around her. The next issue is all about birthdays, and _________ that she will do an issue about how animals survive.

Zoey also wants other _______ to contribute to her paper. “Kid Scoop helped me by getting my classmates excited about writing,” said Zoey. “I also like it when they ________ when they get published.” Her paper will be available to kids and ___________ online. “When I grow up,” Zoey said, “I want to be a magazine editor and president, a fashion designer and a pro-cupcake baker.”

Zoey’s biggest challenge is getting people to take her seriously. “They don’t think I’m really going to do it. But they are wrong!”

Read the first three paragraphs of an article in the newspaper. Underline who the article is about in red. Underline what the article is about in blue. Circle in green when and where the event in the article takes place. Then fill in the chart below:

On Wednesday, March 9th, classrooms in Watertown, Wisconsin, will put books aside and spend the day learning with the newspaper. This is an annual event for the Watertown Daily Times and is called No Books Day. Last year 49 classrooms participated.

he newspaper isn’t all serious stuff. Comics, puzzles, movie listings and more make the newspaper entertaining. Set a timer for five minutes. Look through the newspaper and see how many fun things you can find. Circle each item with a blue crayon. Have a friend try next, using a red crayon. Who found the most?

“Teachers tell us students love a break from the usual text books and that they love seeing how their school subjects connect to the real world,” reports Dawn McBride, Newspaper In Education Coordinator for the Watertown Daily Times.

Use the form below to organize your information.

Give these comic characters something funny to say.

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Write a paragraph using the facts you used to complete the form above.

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Cutting Cut Lines

On a sheet of newspaper, find and circle the letters that spell each of the following words that are a challenge to spell. Connect the circled letters for each word with lines. Can you make a design from your lines and dots?

The short information info under a picture is called a cut line. Cut out pictures from today’s newspaper. Separate the pictures and cut lines. Give them to someone to see if they can put them back together correctly.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Find the differences.

has happened at your school or in your community or neighborhood this past week. Did you go on a field trip? Did anyone win an award or do something special? Write a press release about it!

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

“Newspapers can be used in the classroom for activities using every school subject – math, science, social studies, history, art and even P.E.,” says McBride.

A great rainy day activity: Twist several sheets of the newspaper together to form a hockey stick. Use tape to hold it together. Make a puck by crumpling one sheet into a ball and taping it.

Write a Press Release Think about something that

Look through the newspaper to find:

• Five numbers that add up to 100. • Three numbers that add up to 65. • Six numbers that add up to 44. Standards Link: Number Sense: Calculate sums to 100.

Why do you like to read the newspaper? Which parts of the newspaper do you like the best?

Send your press release to the editor of the paper! Be sure to include your name and how to contact you in case the editor needs to ask you questions.

Take three sheets of paper. Label one ANIMAL. Label the others VEGETABLE and MINERAL. Cut pictures or advertisements from the newspaper. Paste them on the correct papers. Try to find several for each page.

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Oak wilt is big in Mt. City

Fruit trees: Something a little bit different

Mt. City Montage

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by Pauline Tom

by Amanda Moon

n my last fruit tree article, I covered peaches, plums, apples, pears and pecans. These are all wonderful choices, but the options in home fruit trees far exceed those five basics. For example, you can also grow pomegranates, persimmons, loquats, and figs. All four are supereasy to grow in central Texas and they require little if any care to thrive.

POMEGRANATE This is probably the most common and most eye-catching of this collection. They’re as easy

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Learn a new language at your library Check It Out by Melinda Hodges

ave you ever wanted to learn a new skill? I would love to learn how to speak Spanish. If learning a new language is on your to-do list, the Buda Public Library has a great resource that can help! Mango Languages is one of our newest electronic resources. Once you’ve created an account through the library, you’ll be able to sign up for tons of classes in over 60 languages all for free. For many of the languages, there are several types of courses available. If you’d like to learn conversational Spanish, there’s a class for that. There are additional courses on legal and medical terms in Spanish and, fortunately for me, Spanish for librarians. There is also an introductory American Sign Language available now! Once you start to get a hang of the language, Mango Languages has movies that you can watch to practice your comprehension skills. If you’re not looking to fully learn a language but want to learn just enough for a certain event, check out the specialty courses. There are 35 courses to choose from, including: • German for Oktoberfest; • Chinese (Mandarin) for Feng Shui; • Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and French for Romance (must be popular); • Spanish and Portuguese for Soccer Celebrations; • Pirate Conversations for your general pirating needs; • And more! There are also a number of English as a Second Language courses, based in 19 different languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, and many others. Connect with learning new skills at the Buda Public Library!

Cook-off heats up for nonprofits PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

The welcoming aroma of chili powder, spices and ground beef simmering in large crock pots over the course of several hours wafted from Central Texas Speedway Saturday as the Cup of Hope Chili Cook-Off held its inaugural event. Saturday’s event featured live music, fun and games for kids and the chili cook off. In addition, the event also held a go-kart tournament, with the proceeds going to the non-profit U.R. Our Hope. See more photos online at www.HaysFreePress. com. Just follow the photos link.

Keeping history alive Historians vie to preserve Antioch Community Cemetery BY PAIGE LAMBERT

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entral Texas serves as the richest area of the state’s history. Hays County historians are now trying to preserve some of the history at the Antioch Colony Cemetery in Buda. Jo Landon, Hays County Historical Commission cemetery chair, and twins Minnie Harper and Winnie Moyer, have spent two years trying to get a Historic Texas Cemetery designation for the revered property. They were notified last week the project is in the top pool of hundreds of other designation projects, Landon said. “It usually takes 12 to 18 months to be considered,” Landon said. “We just have to be patient and wait our turn.” The designation will officially mark the cemetery’s place in the county deed records as a place worth preserving. The designation will also document every inch of the cemetery in the case of vandalism, fire or any natural disaster. The state requires documentation of the cemetery’s history, adjacent landowners and the cultural heritage. “You just start somewhere and one thing leads to another,” Landon said. “It’s a puzzle and you just try to find the pieces that you can put together.” Landon found multiple accounts of the cemetery’s history,

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A gracestone at the Antioch Colony Cemetery. The cemetery was awarded a historical marker in 2011 and is now in the running for a Historic Texas Cemetery designation.

“Joseph Rowley sold them land so they wouldn’t have to live on a white man’s land ... So that they have their own land.” –Winnie Moyer, local historian

which was a stark difference to other cemeteries in Hays County. Multiple books, including the famed “Limestone and Legends,” mention the landmark colony and its settlers. Local historians have also chronicled the cemetery’s history since 1941. “It’s exciting when you run across these

old documents,” Landon said. “And it’s just reading through and setting your mind to that time in history.” The cemetery is the final resting place of the first African American settlers in the county. Joseph Rowley sold the land in 1880 to the former slaves from the Mountain City Plantation.

“Joseph Rowley sold them land so they wouldn’t have to live on a white man’s land,” Moyer said. “So that they have their own land.” Rowley sold three tracts of land for $2.50 an acre to the settlers, instead of the typical $5.00. It was on the condition that the land could only be used by the colony and they build a church and cemetery, Harper said. “They all had businesses and my father worked on the gin,” Harper said. “It was all for the benefit of the community and generations to come.” Some of the descendants moved to Austin, and others, including Harper and Moyer, still live in Antioch Colony. Harper said the younger generations of her family live in the area as well and want to preserve the history. “We want to make sure our grandchildren understand what their great-great-grandparents did,” Moyer said. Volunteers from the surrounding area, such as the Buda United Methodist Church and local boy scouts, have helped beautify the hallowed ground. The designation and marker will just be the icing on the cake to all the hard work of preserving this rich history. “I’m proud of the people like Jo who have come into the picture and has been sharing and caring about the history,” Harper said. “They have been a true blessing.”

hat tips would you share with a new neighbor in Mountain City? To me, first and foremost, “Learn about oak wilt.” Basically, one uninformed neighbor can open a can of worms (an unsealed wound) that can cause the destruction of many of our live oaks over a period of years, as oak wilt spreads through the oak roots interconnected under Mountain City. TexasOakWilt.org maintains current guidelines for prevention. Have you reviewed recently? They’ve changed. The unsafe period for pruning is February through June. Now. From July through January, when pruning is permissible, always paint fresh wounds immediately and disinfect pruning tools between trees. The entrance of the beetle that carries the “disease” takes only a moment into an open wound. Think: “wind, hail, vehicles, construction, squirrels, birds or pruning.” By the time oak wilt damage is seen above ground, the roots have become infected and oak wilt creeps through the roots. Some trees survive. Many die. Many have died in Mountain City. Red oaks need watching. If a red oak is showing signs of death or has a “fungal mat” (smells like bananas) on the trunk, that tree must come down immediately. Debris from a diseased red oak must be burned, mulched, or buried. When folks move in from “a big city”, they usually have no experience with septic systems. Garbage disposals rank high on the list of “use sparingly” out here. Eliminating or minimizing the use of a garbage disposal can reduce the amount of grease and solids entering the tank, accumulating as sludge and scum and possibly clogging the drain field. Newbies and guests need to know the toilet rules: no cigarette butts, no paper towels, no tampons, no Kleenex. There’s good reason to baby your septic system. If /when a septic system fails (or if you remodel and add even a half-bath without taking a faucet away), the County requires a new septic system that complies with current code. Our old systems are grandfathered in. Running water to use a disposal also wastes an enormous amount of water, a precious commodity. A few years back in an extreme drought when the water levels in the Mountain City Oaks Water System dropped precipitously, “we” (Mountain Cityians) learned to conserve water. We learned to

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OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Volunteers provide free income tax preparation help in the Kyle Public Library’s meeting rooms on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Thursdays 5-7:30 p.m. No registration needed.

Caregiver support group

Sodalis Memory Care hosts an Alzheimer’s & dementia caregiver support group on the last Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The group is open to the community and welcomes caregivers and family members who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The group meets at Buda United Methodist Church in the Wesley Building, located at 302 Elm Street. For more information, please contact Morgan Eckert, Sodalis Community Relations Coordinator, at 512-295-5600.

HARTMAN Hugh Franklin (Bucky) Hartman, a Kyle resident in is youth and more recently of San Antonio, died on February 17 in San Antonio. Bucky was born January 8, 1932 near San Antonio and soon moved with his parents, William and Edith Hartman, and two older brothers, William (Bill) and Edward (Buddy), to the family’s farm adjacent to the new Brooks Crossing subdivision. His brother “Buddy” died in the polio epidemic of the late ‘40s - early ‘50s. A six-man football athlete and popular class member, Bucky graduated from Kyle High School in 1949 and maintained ties to Kyle friends until his death. After high school graduation, he served in the Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953. In 1956 he joined the Texas Highway Patrol as a State Trooper, taking a break between 1958 – 65 for a private venture and returning to complete 30 years service. He retired in 1993. Bucky is survived by his wife Pat, their three children Bobby, Patty, and Steven, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Mission Park North Funeral Chapel in San Antonio on Saturday, Feb. 27at 10 a.m.

MARRIOTT Elaine E. Marriott, 94 of Wimberley died Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Kyle. She was born February 3, 1922 in Coahoma, Texas. Elaine was a lifelong Christian. She joined the Baptist Church

as a child and later in Houston joined the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Lockhart. In Wimberley she was a special friend to Barbara Dobbs and attended a Tuesday morning Bible Study at the Wimberley Christian Church. She is survived by daughters, Londa (Autry) Burns of Wimberley, Patricia (Charles) Harper of Carencro, Louisiana. Granddaughters Nancy (David) Lowe of Wimberley, Linda Reams of Austin. Grandson, Steve (Erica) Burns of Austin and Susan (Russell) Faul of Mesa, AZ and 7 great grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Harrell Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements.

TRAMMELL Donald R. Trammell, age 85, passed away on February 19 at his home in Kyle. He was born September 14, 1930 in Harlingen, Texas. His mother died in childbirth, so he was raised by an aunt and uncle in West Columbia, Texas in an oil field camp. He attended high school at Schreiner Military School in Kerrville, Texas. After working for his father in the family Holsum Baking Company, Don started his degree plan at the University of Texas in Austin. He was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. The Korean War started during this time so Don left U.T. and joined the Air Force. He served on active duty for five years and in the reserves for three years, completing his training as a pilot, flying T-33s and rising to the rank of Captain. After the war, Don resumed his degree at U.T. and received his B.S. in Business/Engineering.

His last semester at U.T. he met his wife Margaret, and in 1962, they moved to Dallas where Don worked for Collins Radio and then Texas Instruments and Margaret taught school. In 1997, Don and Margaret retired and moved to Kyle. Don is survived by his wife Margaret, his two sons, William Harold Trammell of Frisco, TX; Brady Donald Trammell and Viveca Vandergriff of Mansfield, TX; his granddaughter Kristina Trammell Rose and her husband Kelly of Carrollton, TX; sister-inlaw, Carolyn Fagan, niece Kim and nephew Trey Fleming of Austin, TX. We will all share many happy memories we had together. We also have fond memories of the special relationship Don had with our family pets. Don was an avid reader, cherished his family, loved the Texas Longhorns, enjoyed learning, sharing his knowledge with others, talking about the military and spending evenings with his best friends enjoying delicious meals and laughing. The family would like to extend our thanks to our wonderful friends and neighbors who comforted us along this journey and to the Texas Oncology staff of San Marcos and the CTMC Hospice Care of San Marcos. Everyone gave Don such excellent support and loving care. Captain Trammell’s ashes will be committed to the Dallas-Fort Worth National Veterans Cemetery overlooking picturesque Mountain Creek Lake.

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Pomegranates are superfruit whose trees can be grown easily in Hays County.

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Continued from pg. 1C to grow as a crape myrtle and just as showy, with their abundant bright orange flowers. They can often be found growing on old homesteads around the state. The wonderful pomegranate is the large, juicy “superfood” that’s been the subject of so many healthy eating articles lately. Other ornamental varieties are also available, including flowering only types, and compact growers for smaller beds needing a little color.

ORIENTAL PERSIMMONS Here is another superhealthy edible to grow in your yard. There are two types of fruit to choose from: astringent and non-astringent. With the astringent varieties, you have to let the fruit fully soften for it to become sweet. The non-astringent varieties are sweet from the start and can be eaten firm or soft. Persimmons make delicious jelly or can be eaten fresh, scooping out the flesh with a spoon. Eureka and Hachiya are good astringent choices and Fuyu is a widely grown non-astringent variety.

FIGS For those who love figs but don’t want to shell out $5 for a little basket at the store, then a tree in your yard will provide you with all the figs you will ever need. Probably the most restrictive problem to overcome is having enough space for one. In Texas figs tend to be very large bushes (I mean can get to 15’-20’ round large). In cold winters they can die to the ground which doesn’t allow them to be trained into tree form. Many people look for figs with a closed-eye (on the fruit) because this helps keep out pest and disease. Celeste is one option with a closed eye. Some of the other more

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common varieties for Texas include the Texas Everbearing (aka Brown Turkey), Alma, and Black Mission. Many figs can be found around Austin that have been growing unaided for decades and are still producing, although the severe cold snaps from a few years ago killed some of them.

LOQUAT I must confess that until last year I had never tried a loquat (and I suspect I am not the only one). We have grown loquats in Texas for years and most of the time they are planted as an attractive evergreen understory or specimen tree and not for their fruit. But the loquat is high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. The leaves are even used as a tea in Asian countries. You have to watch out for the seeds like many fruits, but they have a wonderful taste similar to apricots (some describe the flavor as more applelike). Harvest loquats as soon as they are soft, as they will ripen on the tree in late winter to early spring. The great thing about growing your own food is that you alone (well, also maybe the birds) control what is put on the tree so that you are absolutely sure that what you are eating is safe. Freshly picked fruit also always tastes better and lasts longer than fruit that has been sitting in a warehouse for a while before it makes it to the produce section in the grocery store.

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Hays County nonprofits look to Amplify Austin STAFF REPORT

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San Marcos resident Pat Price shows why he and his dog, Candy, chose to “Amplify Austin” for the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center in 2015.

BUDA

DRUG STORE

203 Railroad Street Downtown Buda Pharmacy 312-2111 Fountain 312-2172

McDonald’s of Buda

15359 IH-35, Ste. B P.O. Box 1364, Buda, TX 78610 512-312-2383 Locally owned and operated by Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

EPISCOPAL

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Faith Assembly of God 1030 Main St., Buda

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda

Monte del Olivar Christian Center 2400 FM 150 E., Kyle

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle

The Connection Church 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda

BAPTIST First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle

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

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle

Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Mission Fellowship Church 200 San Marcos Street, Buda

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

2325 FM 967 • 312-0701

Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W.

St. John Lutheran, LCMS 20 N. Camino Real (State Hwy. 21), Uhland

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St. Michael’s Catholic Church S. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland

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New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle

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

Services Sun. 11:00 a.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m.

Call or Text 512.393.4460

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uel Baptist Church n a m Im 4000 East FM 150 (4 miles east of Kyle) (512) 268-5471

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

and Dale Brown

God with us SING OUT: 1st & 3rd Sundays; open mic; bring your voice and instruments.

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

Trinity United Chuch of Niederwald 13700 Camino Real, Hwy. 21, Niederwald PENTECOSTAL Mision de Casa de Oracion S. Hwy. 81, Kyle New Life Sanctuary Kyle 18869 IH 35 North La Quinta Inn Meeting Room

St. John’s Presbyterian Church 12420 Hewitt Ln., Manchaca

Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150 at County Road 170

First Presbyterian Church 410 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, TX 78666

PRESBYTERIAN

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1100 Main Street • Buda, Texas 78610 Office: 512-312-2520 • Fax: 512-295-2034 • santacruzcc.org Rev. Kirby D. Garner, Pastor • Fr. José Luis Comparán, Assoc. Pastor CONFESSION Saturdays: 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening: 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Spanish), 11 a.m. (English) 5 p.m. (English)

First Baptist Church

A loving & caring Southern Baptist Church 104 S. San Marcos Street, Buda Buddy Johnson, Pastor • 295-2161 Sunday School...........................................9:30 a.m.

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Baptist Church

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www.hayshills.org 1401 N. FM 1626

816 Green Pastures Drive, Kyle, TX 78640 www.iicdd-kyle.org 512-937-2989

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AWANA’s (Wednesday)..........................6:00 p.m.

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5:30 p.m. Sunday evenings Pastor JD Elshoff 512-638-6042

Fellowship Church at Plum Creek 160 Grace Street at 2770, Kyle

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A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle

Journey United Methodist 5151 Industrial Way Dr., Buda

Traditional Worship (Worship Center)-9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)-10:00 a.m. Informal Worship (Chapel)-11 a.m. Wednesday Evening (Chapel)-6:30

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Generations Church 801 FM 1626 (Elm Grove Elem.), Buda

Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle

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Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle

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served free lunch to seniors once a week. The center served 239 meals that month, and has seen the program expand to serving over 600 lunches in Oct. 2014. The center served approximately 660 lunches in Oct. 2015. The center has provided a free lunch program in 2014 to over 5,600 people, which approached $16,000.

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Members of the Onion Creek Senior Center will join numerous area non-profits as they collectively work to raise $9 million as part of the Amplify Austin campaign. The OCSC will attempt to collect $8,000 during the 24-hour campaign, which takes place Wednesday, Mar. 9. The center will hold a kickoff party on March 8, which will allow people to begin donating. They will hold an open house on March 9. Accoridng to the Amplify Austin website, the fundraiser has raised over $16.2 million for “hundreds of local organizations.” The center, which is a private 501c3 organization, provides a meeting place for seniors to interact. Since Oct. 2013, the center has

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From Comanche warrior to whites’ favorite Indian Q

uanah Parker, the last Comanche chief, was buried beside his famous white mother on Feb. 25, 1911. A few days after surrendering at Fort Sill in the spring of 1875, the battle-scarred leader of the Quahada Comanches just happened to tell Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie that his mother was the former white captive Cynthia Ann Parker. It fell to his longtime pursuer to inform Quanah that the woman, who had given him birth, was dead. Mackenzie either did not know or did not care that the Comanches never had been a united tribe under one leader before he appointed Quanah chief. Comanche critics blamed the controversial decision on the Quahada’s white blood, which made him popular among the soldiers, frontiersmen, politicians and white people generally. Herman Lehmann was ten years old, the same age as Cynthia Ann, when Apaches snatched him in 1870. Years later in his autobiography, he related Quanah’s dogged effort to talk his small band of holdouts into giving up. “Quanah told us it was useless for us to fight longer, for the white people would kill all of us if we kept on fighting, but that if we went on the reservation the Great White Father in Washington would feed us, and give us horses, and we would in time become like the white men, with lots of good horses and cattle and pretty things to wear.” Billy Dixon, immortalized for the long-range shot that ended Adobe Walls Part II, recalled meeting Quanah on an outing with the army. “As we were riding along one day, he began talking about the fight at the Walls. When I told him that I was one of the men that had fought against him, he leaned over his horse and shook my hand. We became good friends.” Even though Quanah would not convert to Christianity, he had deep respect for the Mennonite missionaries who ministered to the Comanches. One of them, a Mrs. Becker, wrote after decades among the Indians, “They were very gentle people. They gave us a foresight to education, morals, ideals. They are still an influence in our lives.”

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Due to his unique status and charismatic personality, Quanah became a celebrity whose company was sought by the high and mighty. Ranchers like Charles Goodnight, Burk Burnett and the Waggoners gave him gifts and advice on raising livestock. The shrewd chief made a fortune in the cattle business and by the end of the nineteenth century was without a doubt the wealthiest Native American alive. Burnett went his contemporaries one better by building a 12-room house for Quanah and his six or seven wives. Polygamy, peyote and long hair were three customs the Comanche would not abandon just to satisfy appalled whites. While his fellow Comanches were rarely allowed to set foot off the

The shrewd chief made a fortune in the cattle business and by the end of the nineteenth century was with a doubt the wealthiest Native American alive.

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Continued from pg. 1C turn off the water while brushing our teeth. We learned to turn off the shower water while lathering. Some saved into a bucket (and still do) water that’s run while warming up the shower. It helps to clue new folks into the value of deer resistant plants. Ron loves to tell the story of deer pulling up his plastic poinsettias. Just because they do not eat a particular plant for years, does not mean they will not eat the foliage in times of drought.

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reservation, Quanah was free to travel and often did so. He was a frequent visitor to Washington, D.C., where he lobbied Congress on behalf of his tribe, as well as Fort Worth, Dallas and other Texas towns. Quanah’s first visit to Cow Town in 1885 proved fatal for his traveling companion. Returning to the hotel room the two Indians shared, Chief Yellow Bear “turned out the gas lights and then turned the gas back on again immediately and was asphyxiated.” Quanah would have suffered the same fate had he not rolled off the bed during the night and landed on the floor six inches from the crack under the door. There was just enough fresh air to keep him alive until morning. Quanah rode in Teddy Roosevelt’s second inaugural parade in January 1904. The imposing horseman in full Comanche attire was the center of attention, although some spectators took exception to his presence. A retired army captain, once outsmarted by Quanah, felt there was no place in the procession for “good Indians” who had “dipped their hands in many white settlers’ blood.” Three months later, the chief returned the favor by joining Burnett and other ranchers in

treating the president to a wolf hunt. Quanah had Roosevelt over for dinner at the Star House, his private residence, where his wives served as a welltrained wait staff. The Dallas Morning News published this front-page description of Quanah at the State Fair in October 1910: “The chief is a striking figure. He was attired in ordinary street costume and a soft black hat, his braided locks, tied in two plaits down his back, his erect bearing, his seamed and wrinkled countenance immediately disclosed to most observers his identity.” That December Quanah brought his mother’s remains from Texas to the reservation. At the reburial, he said, “Forty years ago my mother died. She captured by Comanches, nine years old. Love Indian and wild life so well no want to go back to white folks.” Two months later following a short and undisclosed illness, Quanah Parker joined Cynthia Ann. His epitaph reads: “Resting here until day breaks and shadows fall and darkness disappears.” Bartee welcomes your comments and questions at barteehaile@gmail.com or P.O. Box 152, Friendswood, TX 77549 and invites you to visit his web site at barteehaile.com.

MILESTONE Ibarra-Peyton graduates from Air Force training U.S. Air Force Airman John M. Ibarra-Peyton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Ibarra-Peyton is the son of David N. Peyton of Austin, Texas, and Christine E. Reyes of Buda, Texas. He is a 2013 graduate of Jack C. Hays High School, Buda, Texas.

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City to honor famous Kyle women BY ANNA HEROD

the same,” Sellers said. “Downtowns that are successful are anchored around a primary lure or primary attraction. As we looked at what the primary lure was for Kyle, there were two prominent women from the city’s history that emerged very clearly.” Part of the plan to incorporate Porter downtown is already in action. Residents can find a book display in the Kyle Public Library featuring her work. As

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wo of Kyle’s most famous women will soon be remembered in downtown as city officials work to incorporate Katherine Anne Porter and Mary Kyle Hartson into the historic area. According to City Manager Scott Sellers, incorporating the two women into the downtown sector could provide a story to build around. “As we researched the history of both of these women, we realized that they had extraordinary histories – very fun to learn about – and could provide a story for the downtown, and unique aspects that we could capitalize on in the form of walking tours, events, sales promotions, etc.,” Sellers said. Katherine Anne Porter lived in Kyle with her grandmother as a young girl and grew up to be a famous writer of American literature. A collected series of Porter’s stories won the Gold Medal for fiction from the National Institute of Arts and Letters, the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, according to the Texas State Historical Association. Porter lived with her grandmother from 1892 to 1901 in a home located on Center Street, otherwise known as the “heart of downtown.” Sellers said Porter’s connection with Kyle has proved to attract tourists interested in both Texas history and American literature. Mary Kyle Hartson, who already has the old city hall named after her, will also be recognized downtown. The city of Kyle was named after her father, Fergus Kyle, in the mid 1800s, according to the TSHA. From 1901 to 1925, Hartson served as the city’s postmistress and later went on to become the mayor of Kyle from 1937 until 1941. She

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Katherine Anne Porter lived in Kyle as a young girl and grew up to be a famous writer of American literature. Mary Kyle Hartson served on an “all woman council” that made Ripley’s Believe it or Not. She was the only female mayor in Texas at the time. served as Kyle’s mayor again from 1944 until 1946. Hartson served on

an “all woman council” that made Ripley’s Believe it or Not. She was the only female mayor in Texas at the time. Stacey Pfefferkorn, an intern working with the city of Kyle, has led the effort in coming up with ways to incorporate the two women into the downtown sphere. These ideas include painting a mural, naming a pie after Porter and Hartson at Texas Pie Company, incorporating their names on street signage, conducting walking tours and ceremonially renaming the pavilion at the public library to honor Hartson. “Every city looks for a unique brand, and every downtown does

other future incorporations, officials are still in the planning process. “We’ve got like four or five ideas queued up and are in the exploration process to see which idea takes shape first,” Sellers said. The initiative will be funded by part of the hotel occupancy tax fund, Sellers said. Signage could cost anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000, while establishing walking tours could cost approximately $2,000. “I don’t know if there’s an upper limit,” Sellers said. “Each idea will have its own little budget.” Ultimately, Sellers said the city hopes that by incorporating Porter and Hartson downtown, the area will become richer and the economy will be boosted. “(The idea) came from analyzing the city’s downtown and looking for ways to create a unique and sustainable attraction feature that would not only generate more foot traffic, but more sales for the merchants,” Sellers said. “(We hope it generates) more interest for those who are interested about the city’s past and character, and provide opportunities for additional tourism and a unique identity for downtown.”

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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

Davis Kerr Medical Benefit

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, live 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 512217-3506.

Lady Bird: An opera

A preview of an original opera based on the life of Lady Bird Johnson will be featured at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos spring lecture by Dr. Samuel Mungo, Director of Opera Studies at Texas State University on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum (131 N. Guadalupe Street, San Marcos). The public is invited to attend this free event. The work will focus on Lady Bird as a national figure during a tumultuous time in America, featuring her train trip through the Deep South when she defended the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Chuy’s to open San Marcos location BY MOSES LEOS III

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A popular Austin-based Tex-Mex chain has signed a lease to open a restaurant in San Marcos this summer. Chuy’s Fine Tex-Mex Restaurant will join an entertainment center and gym as new tenants in the Springtown Shopping Center. The center is in the midst of receiving an investment and overhaul valued at up to $27.4 million by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group. The center is located 205 W. Hopkins Street, along I-35 where it intersects with Hopkins Street, the main thoroughfare into downtown and to Texas State University. Chuy’s will occupy approximately 6,500 square feet and an outdoor patio, in a location that acts as the ‘front door’ to the center, according to the developer. Construction is anticipated to begin in March, with the restaurant opening sometime this summer. “Nothing energizes a shopping center more than

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Austin favorite Chuy’s Fine Tex-Mex Restaurant will open a new location at the developing Springtown Shopping Center in San Marcos.

a high-volume industryleading restaurant like Chuy’s. We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to work with other best-in-class tenants for the project,” said Buck Cody, principal with Endeavor. “While we still have work ahead of us in order to stabilize Springtown, we believe that our tenant mix positions the center to be the retail and entertainment draw for the students at Texas State and the residents of San Marcos, and the outlying

Endeavor has signed leases with Gold’s Gym and EVO Entertainment Group’s The Spot, a six screen luxury theater and bowling alley. communities as well.” Chuy’s, which was founded in 1982 in Austin, owns and operates 69 fullservice restaurants across 14 states. “San Marcos has been on our radar screen for a

while because of its growth rate. We just needed to find the perfect location, and we’ve found that with Springtown,” said Don McKechnie, director of real estate and construction for Chuy’s. “Now with that de-

cided, we’ll focus our efforts on designing a restaurant that’s as custom and unique as San Marcos itself.” San Marcos shot up by 7.9 percent, from 54,567 residents to nearly 59,000 from July 2013 to July 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Figures released by the bureau in 2015 indicate San Marcos was the fastest growing city for three consecutive years. Since 2010, San Marcos’s population has increased by 30 percent.

The Springtown Shopping Center was in bleak shape when Endeavor purchased it in November 2014. The center held an occupancy rate of 10.5 percent. Four owners had control of various parts of the center, which hampered redevelopment efforts. Endeavor has signed leases with Gold’s Gym and EVO Entertainment Group’s The Spot, a six screen luxury theater and bowling alley. Both leases were announced in September 2015, with the gym anticipated to open this month and The Spot expected to open sometime late this summer. Endeavor has developed centers throughout the Austin area such as The Domain and Southpark Meadows. In all, Endeavor has developed and/or acquired more than 12.6 million square feet of various types of space in the Austin market since its inception in 1999, and presently manages 5.9 million square feet of space here.

Kyle, Hays County sales tax receipts continue to rise Change from Feb. 2015 to Feb. 2016

2016 payments to date

Year-to-date change from 2015 to 2016

$576,451.12

+6.83%

$1,009,595.79

+3.30%

1.25%

$186,673.81

+12.14%

$335,314.35

+11.96%

Kyle

1.50%

$722,525.73

+20.97%

$1,200,397.06

+21.93%

Niederwald

1.00%

$3,006.50

+23.20%

$5,040.46

+18.16%

San Marcos

1.50%

$3,196,676.28

+5.14%

$5,500,860.55

+4.10%

Uhland

1.50%

$13,643.66

+28.04%

$25,524.99

+45.13%

Wimberley

1.00%

$99,884.64

+6.89%

$164,891.66

+16.60%

Woodcreek

1.00%

$3,623.79

-21.98

$7,287.59

+8.12

$4,805,729.77

+7.80%

$8,254,071.66

+6.90%

Local gov’t

Current rate

Net payment this period

Buda

1.50%

Dripping Springs

Hays County

STAFF REPORT For a second straight month, Kyle’s sales tax numbers increased significantly from what the city brought in during the same month a year previous. Kyle saw a 20 percent jump in the city’s sales tax numbers from February 2015 to February 2016. The city brought in just over $722,000 in sales taxes in February. The boost has led

Kyle to see the city’s year-to-date sales tax collections rise to 21 percent from 2015 to 2016. Kyle has received $1.2 million in sales taxes so far this year. Two other cities joined Kyle in receiving a 20 percent change in sales tax numbers from last February. Uhland saw its sales tax numbers rise by 28 percent from last February, while Niederwald’s sales taxes rose by 23

percent. Uhland has collected $25,524 in sales taxes so far in 2015, which amounts to a 45 percent rise from 2015. Dripping Springs also was on the uptick with sales tax numbers going up 12.1 percent from February 2015. The city took in roughly $186,000 in sales taxes this month. Dripping Springs has collected close to $335,000 thus far in

2016, which amounts to an 11 percent rise from last year. Wimberley saw a small increase of six percent in sales taxes from last February. But the city’s year-to-date sales tax numbers have risen by 16 percent, which is an increase of $164,000 from last year. Woodcreek was the only city to see a decrease in sales tax figures, as the city saw a 21 percent drop since last February.

Public Notices

CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE NO. 15-1932 TO: Jose Yovany Hernandez Gimenez NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. of the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served the citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of Gloria Pacheco; Rosa Miriam Escobar Pacheco, and Perla Nayeli Hernandez Escobar, Petitioners, was filed in the 207th District Court of Hays County, Texas on September 17, 2015 and is numbered 15-1932 on the docket of said court, and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF PERLA NAYELI HERNANDEZ ESCOBAR, A CHILD THE NATURE OF SAID SUIT IS TO REQUEST THE COURT THAT UPON ENTRY OF A FINAL ORDER IN THIS CASE, THE COURT MAKE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND ORDERS; CHILD, P.N.H.E., IS DEPENDENT ON THIS COURT. CHILD HAS BEEN NEGLECTED AND ABANDONED BY RESPONDENT, HER FATHER JOSE YOVANY HERNANDEZ GIMENEZ. IT IS THE NOT IN THE CHILD’S BEST INTEREST TO RETURN TO THE COUNTRY OF NATIONALITY OR COUNTRY OF LAST HABITUAL RESIDENCE, HONDURAS. REQUEST THE COURT ORDER RESPONDENT JOSE YOVANY HERNANDEZ GIMENEZ TO SUPPORT THE CHILD AND APPOINT CO-PETITIONERS, GLORIA PACHECO AND ROSA MIRIAM ESCOBAR PACHECO, AS JOINT MANAGING CONSERVATORS OF THE CHILD. The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is (are) the subject of the suit: PERLA NAYELI HERNANDEZ ESCOBAR born in OCCTEPEQUE, HONDURAS on August 5th, 2008. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the children’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the children’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court at San Marcos, Texas on this the 5th day of February, 2016. REQUESTED BY: Carlos Castaneda Refugee and Immigrant Center For Education and Legal Services 2800 IH-35, Suite #215 Austin, Tx 78704 512-994-2199, Ext 78

BEVERLY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk’s Office Hays County Government Center 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211 San Marcos, Tx 78666 By: Christina Cordero, Deputy

City of Kyle, Texas Request for Qualifications for the Procurement of Professional Engineering Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion “K15-16.1” The City of Kyle (City) will accept sealed qualification statements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Qualification specifications may be secured from the City website or the office of the City Engineer, City of Kyle City Hall at 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640 or via phone (512) 262-3958. Qualifications submissions addressed to the City Engineer, City of Kyle, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640 will be received until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the office of Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer, City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640. Qualifications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: Professional Engineering Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Kyle, Texas “K15-16.1” A pre-submission conference will be held in the Public Works Training Room at the City Public Works Department, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2016. No fax submissions will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted. All submissions received after the deadline will be returned unopened. CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS Leon Barba, P.E. City Engineer

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Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT E. PULVER, Deceased, were issued on the 23rd day of November, 2015, in Cause No. 15-0316-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, to ELEANOR PULVER. The address of record for ELEANOR PULVER is 732 Willow Ridge Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this the 18th day of February, 2016 By: /S/ H.C. Kyle, III H.C. KYLE, III Attorney at Law 118 North LBJ Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 396-4844 Telephone (512) 805-0235 - Fax E-mail: hckyle@bizaustin. rr.com ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE

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Company located in Kyle. Excellent customer service skills. Duties include counts, sorts, or weighs incoming goods to verify receipt of items against packing list. Records and checks quantity and quality of goods received. May inspect, accept, or reject received goods. Input stock items into computer and store in assigned warehouse location. Mark inventory with proper labeling. Pay rate based on experience. Benefits, 401k. Please send resumes to: resumes7732@ gmail.com.

DIRECT CARE COUNSELORS Provide positive role modeling, structure, and supervision to adolescent boys. No exp. req., We train comprehensively. $9.00 to $16.00 per hr for flexible 8 & 16 hr shift schedules. Health/ life/dental insurance after 60 days. Min. requirements: Must be 21 yrs old, HS/GED, clean TDL, clean criminal history, pre-employment TB skin test, and drug screen. Growing (20+ year old) non-profit organization. www.pegasusschool.net. Call (512)432-1678 for further information.

Flooring, laminate, engineered, wood, tile and carpet Contact us at: 512-781-2911 or steelhorseconstructors @gmail.com

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Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #17021605SC Indoor Athletic Turf Flooring. Request for Proposals will be accepted until March 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. RFP responses must be delivered by mail or hand delivered by the date and time indicated above. Late bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

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Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Morningstar Mini Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of Chapter 59 of the Texas

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PUBLIC NOTICE By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 1st at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Replat of Lot 6, Green Acres Subdivision (SUB-451)

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant to Ch 59 of the Texas Property code, A&D Storage located at 3280 FM 150 East Kyle, TX 78640 will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord lien. Auction will take place on Mar. 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Property will be sold to the highest bidder and includes household items from the following tenants: Tammy S. Schneider / Ransom; Christopher A. Martinez; Jean Mustachia; Katelynn D. Johnson; Nicolas C. Tufford. Auctioneer K. Wares #16014 aceauctioncompany.com

THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: FAYAD S. ISBER

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 274th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT filed in said Court on the 14th day of January, 2016, and said suit being numbered 16-0093 on the docket of said Court, wherein Laura Helton is the Plaintiff and Fayad S. Isber is the Defendant. The nature of said suit is as follows: Applicant prays that on final hearing, Applicant have judgment declaring that Fayad S. Isber died on December 31, 1983, all relief requests herein and all other relief requested in Original Petition. ALL AS MORE FULLY APPEARS OF RECORD ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE, AND WHICH REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 28th day of January, 2016. REQUESTED BY: Kent E. Wymore, IV Attorney at Law 1250 Capital of Texas Highway South Building Three Suite 400 Austin, TX 78746 512-346-3600 BEVERLEY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk Hays County Government Center 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, TX 78666 # 561811

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Hays Free Press • February 24, 2016

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MATT McCALL Constitutional Conservative

EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED! ELECTION DAY MARCH 1ST

LIMITED GOVERNMENT: Supports abolishing the job-killing EPA and the IRS and funding the government through import duties and fair sales taxes.

SECURE THE BORDER: No Amnesty. No new path to citizenship. Place sanctions on Mexico

until they seal the border.

100% PRO - LIFE: There is nothing more sacred than the sanctity of life. FISCAL CONSERVATIVE: Reduce the power and size of the federal government. Will not vote for debt-ceiling increases without elimination of a department of the government.

100% PRO - 2nd AMENDMENT: For repealing HR-2640 and expanding gun rights. PRO - 10th AMENDMENT: Will ﬁght to return power to Texas.

JOB CREATOR: Small Business owner, not a lawyer. Supports reducing regulation on small

banks to increase capital for small business loans. Advocate for oil and gas.

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WASHINGTON INSIDER: Card carrying member of the “Washington Cartel”, 30 year

incumbent Rep. Smith voted to purge conservatives from their committees when they did not support Speaker Boehner.

TAX AND SPEND LIBERAL: Pro-internet sales tax. ANTI-SECOND AMENDMENT: Co-Sponsored HR-2640, the NICS Improvement Act, with

Debbie Wassermann-Shultz and Rahm Emanuel, allowing federal government to strip veterans of their 2nd amendment rights without due process.

INACTION: 30 year incumbent Rep. Smith has no tangible results on abortion, immigration, the EPA, debt, or any other conservative issue for 30 years.

BIG SPENDER: Oversaw $16 trillion increase in debt from $2.2 trillion to $18.5 trillion. Voted for

Debt Ceiling Increase.

REFUSES TO STAND FOR LIFE: Held hearings on extraterrestrial life as Chair of the Science and Technology committee...but 30 year incumbent Rep. Smith never held hearings on when human life begins.

BIG GOVERNMENT: Wrote SOPA, the internet censorship act, co-sponsored by Debbie

Wassermann- Shultz.

MISSING IN ACTION: When needed most, 30 year incumbent Rep. Smith refused to have hearings on the IRS/Tea Party scandal when he was Chairman of the Judiciary committee.

CONSERVATIVE RATING: 60% lifetime conservative rating by Conservative Review.

LAMAR SMITH Career Politician and 30 year incumbent