MARCH 23, 2016 CODE GREEN
STATE CHAMP
Mental health initiative for first responders gets green light
Kyle coach wins big at Austin Waldorf High School
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Kyle supports new Emergency Service District BY MOSES LEOS III
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As demand for emergency services grows in Hays County, city and county officials are look-
ing to the creation of a new emergency service district (ESD) for areas not covered by an existing department. On March 15, the Kyle City Council approved a resolution in support of
the creation of ESD 9. According to San Marcos Hays County EMS Chief David Smith, the ESD would extend from Niederwald, Uhland and Kyle, as well as areas around San Marcos, and
as far west as areas south of Dripping Springs’ extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Smith said the Hays County Commissioners Court could call a November election to create the
ESD. The Kyle City Council’s decision to join in the creation of ESD 9 follows support from the cities of Dripping Springs and Mountain City. Smith said San Marcos city staff rec-
Going Green
NEW ESD9, 5A
Residents speak out on Buda annexation
Buda moves forward with sustainable design project
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BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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Buda city council approved action on the sustainable design plans for its Parks Maintenance building at its last meeting, marking the city’s first steps into reducing its carbon footprint. Although already approved by the city council, the final cost of the project has not been approved. The council will take up the cost at its April meeting. Buda Director of Parks and Recreation Drew Wells said the city anticipates construction to start as early as May 2016. No contractor has been selected for the project at this time. Wells said he couldn’t be certain if the sustainable designs will feature solar panels or another feature that uses sustainable energy. The sustainable design project is meant to incorporate sustainable designs and equipment into the existing Parks Maintenance building. Buda’s process toward the project began Feb. 2, when, according to city documents, city council approved the schematic design of the parks maintenance building. During discussion
ommended not to participate in the city limits, but allow the ESD to operate in its ETJ. According to Smith, one of the reasons for the
PHOTOS BY JIM CULLEN
Powerlifters strong at state meet Lehman High Girls Powerlifting team (above) came home from spring break flying high as eight of its nine lifters competing at the state competition finished in the top 10 of their weight class. The girls competed at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association (THSWPA) 6A Girls Powerlifting meet in Corpus Christi. Those placing include: Rubylee Perez (132 class) 6th place; Julissa Gonzalez (97class) 7th place; Anamarie Fajardo (105 class) 8th place; Kali Palomarez (123 class) 8th place; Evelyn Ramirez (198 class) 8th place; Mia Dolin (220+ class) 8th place; Seauanna Watson (220+ class) 9th place; Melysa Alvarez (220 class) 10th place; Mia Palomarez (165 class) 11th place. Lehman powerlifting coach Trey Rose said the team had an outstanding year, winning the Navarro, Hays, East View and Texas Strength Systems meets, finishing second at the Lehman Invitational, and third at the San Marcos and Region 2 meet. Hays High powerlifter Crystal Mendez (right) closed out her 2015-16 season, making an appearance at the THSWPA state meet, finishing with a 4th place finish at state. Hays High powerlifting coach Stu Foreman said he was proud of Mendez, saying she had a “great meet.”
BUDA ANNEXATION, 6A
Annexation discussions get heated in Kyle BY MOSES LEOS III
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SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, 2A
COMING UP
Easter Egg hunts KYLE
Gregg-Clarke Park (1100 W. Center St.) from 5-8 p.m on Wednesday, March 23
BUDA
Buda Sportsplex (310 Buda Sportsplex Dr.) from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26
Motorcycle Chute Out
MOUNTAIN CITY
101 Mountain City Drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 26 See more Easter celebrations on page 6C.
Kyle works on program to collect almost $1 million in outstanding utility bills – Page 1D
From March 30 - April 2, Cabela’s parking lot will be home to the 3rd Annual Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out. See law enforcement officers battle it out to see who’s the best biker around.
INDEX
BILLS OUTSTANDING
Buda City Council held a second public hearing last Tuesday to hear public comments on the land annexation plans for 460+ acres located along FM 2770. According to Buda Director of Planning Chance Sparks, the annexed land will be zoned in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plan for that area. Agricultural (AG) properties that are annexed by the city will be allowed to default to AG zoning. More than one Buda citizen in attendance at the hearing voiced its concerns about the annexation to the city council. Buda resident Rose Marie Shelton of Buda was concerned about the cost to the city for providing
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For a second time in the span of a month, Kyle residents turned to the Kyle City Council to express concern over the annexation of 1,500 acres of land. Kyle’s proposed annexation extends to land east of South Old Stagecoach Road, north of Yarrington Road and west of Interstate 35, outside of the current city limits. Several residents who live on Opal Lane spoke against annexation. Kyle resident Juania Parsons, who lives on Opal Lane, asked the city to have an “open heart” and reconsider its plan to annex the area. Parsons said there “must be a third alternative” to the city’s plan to annex the land. “I believe there’s a winning hand for all parties,” Parsons said. “As in the
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Founded April 10, 1903, by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.
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Spring Branch man arrested for poaching exotic game in Wimberley BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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The Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man March 15 after he lied to authorities about illegally darting an antelope inside a gated subdivision in Wimberley. Authorities arrested Jared Grady Offtermatt, 26, of Spring Branch, on four charges including Hunting/Possession of an Exotic animal, which is a Class A misdemeanor, and giving a false report to a peace officer, which is a Class B misdemeanor. He was booked into the Hays County Jail and released on March 15 on $8,000 bond. According to an arrest affidavit, authorities were called in the early morning hours March 7, 2015 for a black buck antelope that was darted in the Las Lornas gated subdivision in Wimberley. The black buck antelope belonged to the Las Lornas Home Owners Association and was valued at $1,700 to $2,000. A deputy who was on
scene recovered a Pneu-Dart tranquilizer dart with an attached transmitter containing a serial OFFTERMATT number. The deputy sent the dart for forensic analysis, while tracking the company that sold the dart, which verified Offtermatt had purchased transmitters in October 2014. The deputy interviewed Offtermatt, who denied darting the antelope, but said he owned the darts and they were stolen from his truck. According to the affidavit, Offtermatt did not file a report for the theft, but said he ordered replacement darts on Feb. 27, 2015. The deputy checked with the company, which found Offtermatt reported the transmitters stolen and placed a replacement order under a different name on March 10, 2015. Offtermatt then pro-
duced a written statement he was at his father-inlaw’s house in Fowlerton, Texas from March 6-8, 2015. His father-in-law, Mike Ottea, and his fiancée, Kristen Ottea, both gave written statements that Offtermatt was in Folwerton. But during the deputy’s investigation, he accessed the GPS records of Offtermatt’s cell phone and tracked the position to nearby cell towers within the radius of where the antelope was darted. On Aug. 20, 2015, lab results showed the dart had trace amounts of Telazol, which is listed as a Schedule III drug. Offtermatt recanted his statement, saying he took his father-in-law’s dart gun without permission to dart a Black Buck Antelope, which ran off when he shot it just inside of the gate. Since Offtermatt darted the animal but did not collect the kill, he is being charged with Criminal Attempt for not completely carrying out the act, which is a Class B misdemeanor.
Gunshots fired on Center Street BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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Kyle Police are investigating an incident of gunshots reportedly fired along Center Street, near Desperados Dance Hall at 2 a.m. Sunday after an alleged disturbance at the facility. Kyle police Chief Jeff Barnett said officers re-
sponded to the scene after calls were received about a disturbance at the Kyle bar on March 20. When officers arrived, a large group of people were on the scene, but there were no injuries reported or damage from the alleged gunshots. Police did an extensive search of the area and interviewed eyewitnesses,
but were unable to locate either a person with a gun on the premises. No arrests were made. Barnett says the incident is disturbing and asks any residents who have any information about the incident to report it to the Kyle Police Department. The non-emergency number for the police department is 512-268-0859.
Sustainability Project Continued from pg. 1A
and deliberation, the city council requested sustainable renewable energy options, such as solar panels, be included in the final design. Staff directed a firm to coordinate with project architect Lopez Salas Architects, Inc. to conduct a performance and financial analysis of a solar panel system. Lopez Salas contacted South Texas Solar Systems, Inc. (STSS) to conduct the analysis. Wells and members of city council estimated the sustainable design is projected to save the city an average of $1,100 to $1,200 per year, and would have a return on investment in 17 to 18 years. The initial cost of construction and installation is projected to be a little over $20,000, which does not qualify for a grant from the Capital Area Coalition of Governments (CAPCOG), due to the smaller scale of the installation. Buda would absorb
Wells and members of city council estimated the sustainable design is projected to save the city an average of $1,100 to $1,200 per year, and would have a return on investment in 17 to 18 years.
analysis, 189 tons of carbon dioxide would be eliminated from the city’s footprint over the life of the system. “It’s time that we really show that we’re serious about reducing fossil fuel consumption and this is a way to reflect our buy into renewable, sustainable energy use,” Buda Mayor Pro Tem Wiley Hopkins said.
Sheriff ’s Report BUDA
Assault/Family Violence 11:01 a.m. - 3XX Regina Dr - March 15 Credit/Debit Card Abuse 9:26 a.m. - 6XX Dragon Ridge Rd - March 16 Fraud 12:10 p.m. - 9XX Blue Bird Dr - March 17 Assault/By Contact 11:00 p.m. - 3XX Tobias St - March 18 Forgery 2:52 p.m. - 8XX Laurel Cv - March 18 Narcotics 2:50 p.m. - 5XX Tranquility Mtn - March 18 Burglary/Habitation 1:32 p.m. - 1XX Brandons Way - March 19 Assault/Family Violence 3:56 p.m. - Nova Recovery And Detox - March 20 Theft 9:51 a.m. - Vista Garden Dr At Parkrose Dr - March 20 Burglary/Habitation 12:15 p.m. - 57XX Dacy Ln - March 21 Burglary/Habitation 5:03 p.m. - 2XX Blackbird Ln - March 21 Theft 8:18 a.m. - Dahlstrom Intermediate - March 21
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Assault/Family Violence 3:49 p.m. - 1XX Montz Pt - March 15 Burglary/Building 9:44 a.m. - Money And More - March 15 Burglary/Habitation 10:36 a.m. - X Summer Sun Cv - March 15 Fraud 3:10 p.m. - Kyle Substation - March 16 Possession/Controlled Substance 8:27 a.m. - 4XX Blk Railyard Dr - March 16 Theft 4:47 p.m. - 4XX Siebert Dr - March 16 Illegal Dumping 4:30 p.m. - 5XX Roland Ln - March 17 Unauthorized Use Of Motor Vehicle 12:42 a.m. - 3XX Petras Way - March 17 Unauthorized Use Of Motor Vehicle 7:28 p.m. - XX S Plum Creek Rd - March 17 Burglary/Vehicle 12:26 p.m. - 3XX Santa Fe Run - March 18 Criminal Mischief 1:54 p.m. - 1XX Stephanies Trl - March 18 Deadly Conduct 2:21 p.m. - 1XX Sunrise Dr - March 18 Narcotics 9:04 a.m. - Rancho Food Mart - March 18 Theft 1:20 p.m. - 3XX Siebert Dr - March 18 Theft/Identity 9:41 p.m. - 1XX Dove Nest Cir - March 19 Burglary/Vehicle 10:54 a.m. - 7XX Lilac Way - March 20 Assault 10:07 a.m. - Lehman High School - March 21 Sexual Assault 4:49 p.m. - Kyle Police Department - March 21 Theft 4:32 p.m. - 134XX Camino Real - March 21 Theft 6:22 p.m. - 7XX Marks Way - March 21 Theft 6:09 p.m. - 1XX Cotton Gin Rd - March 21
100 percent of the cost. City staff and council are also considering use of the sustainable design project on new city buildings being planned for Buda. City council members were hopeful that the new sustainable design for the Parks Maintenance building would be a step in the right direction in reducing the city’s carbon footprint. According to the STSS
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Pavement maintenance is like an animal. You have to feed it. If you don’t feed it, it’s going to die.” –Leon Barba, Kyle city engineer
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Trump has a right to be racist, but... God and Country
by Phil Jones
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f Donald Trump wants to say things that are flagrantly racist, hey, this is America. You’re free to say whatever you want, no matter how hateful and stupid it is. If people are still desperate enough to vote for him in spite of his racist attitudes, hey, that’s America too, although it’s not the America that I would prefer (to put it mildly). If Donald Trump wants to say things that are flagrantly intolerant of Islam, hey, this is America.You’re free to say whatever you want, no matter how hateful and stupid it is. If people are still ignorant enough to vote for him in spite of his intolerant attitudes, hey, that’s America too, although it’s not the America that I would prefer. If Donald Trump wants to say things that are flagrantly sexist, hey, this is America. You’re free to say whatever you want, no matter how crass and tasteless it is. If people are still blind enough to vote for him in spite of his sexist attitudes, hey, that’s America too, although it’s not the America that I would prefer. I have no problem with Donald Trump asking his followers to raise their right hands and pledge to vote for him. The raising of the right hand in making a pledge is as old as English law. To call that a “Hitler salute” is as overblown and unwarranted as it was when Barack and Michelle Obama were accused of sharing a “terrorist fist bump.” Remember that? Just ridiculous media hyperbole. But if Donald Trump wants to encourage his followers to beat people up, that’s another matter. And that’s exactly what Trump does. He soliloquizes over the mic, while the protesters are being escorted out by the cops, pining for the “good old days” when “there were consequences for protesting.” (By the way, what is he referring to there? Selma in 1964? The Freedom Riders in 1961? Streets of Chicago in 1968? What glorious past era was it, exactly, when righteous and well-justified mobs beat up those nasty evil protesters?) But far worse, and most damning, is that he says over the mic words like this: “If you happen to rough him up a bit, don’t worry. I will pay for the lawsuits.” That is NOT America. That is inciting violence. That is assault and battery. And it’s not just assault on the protesters. It’s assault on the rule of law. He is even forming a volunteer militia now, called the Lion’s Guard. Their job is to intimidate and beat up scapegoat groups, and provide “security” at party rallies, as if the police weren’t enough. A lot like Mussolini’s Blackshirts and Hitler’s Brownshirts. As the old saying goes, those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. In short, Donald Trump shows signs of attempting to become a law unto himself. He has pledged to violate the first and eighth amendments to the Constitution, as well as international law, if elected. He constantly brags about his money and brains, a la Idi Amin. He constantly effuses about how much the people love him, and forecasts constant “winning,” a la Robert Mugabe. He promises to “make American great again,” just as Mussolini promised to “make Italy glorious again.” And they both promised that everybody would get a job. Ironic, isn’t it? Since September, the Republican Party, through its propaganda arms of Fox News and talk radio, have been peddling the paranoid fantasy that President Obama is preparing to impose martial law and install himself as a military dictator. Now, here they are, right on the verge of nominating a man who has all the earmarks of a real dictator in the making. djones2032@austin.rr.com
‘Frienemies’ are in us – and among us too
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ne of the great joys of my walks with my Catahoula mix dog, Goldie, is to visit her friends along the way. Goldie is one of the friendliest dogs on the face of the earth. I have often wondered if she would treat an unwanted guest as an enemy or a friend. I hope I never have to find out. I have discovered that she is a consummate “ratter” which was a very welcome surprise. But that’s beside the point presently. They say that dogs are the best friends of people, and I do not disagree. That does not go, however, for their owners. It’s only a few, mind you, but only a few rotten apples can spoil the whole bunch. On a few occasions I have had the unfortunate experience of running across people who let their own anxiety cloud their judgment about such things as courtesy and good manners. I too, when confronted by such behavior, find myself eschewing decorum for a baser kind of discourse, and I am the worse for it. I looked up the word “frienemies” recently, while I was contemplating the topic for my column. It said the word was invented in 1977,
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and that it had not gained wide appeal. It is, of course, the mixing together of the word “friend” with the word “enemies.” The definition states that these are people who appear to be your friends, but in truth are not. In my youth, we referred to these people as “wolves in sheep’s clothing.” I’ve had occasion to ponder this odd mixture of words, and their attendant meaning. On our two mile loop around Kyle, Goldie has had the opportunity to make friends with several dogs. There is the pair of dogs, one a German Shepherd; they both look mean, but Goldie runs “wind sprints” with them back and forth along the fence line. Next is a pair of white dogs, also pretty intimidating, but Goldie seems to have a good time with them too. There’s a toy schnauzer with its shrill bark and frantic running. On the occasion of meet-
several dogs with families watching soccer. The only trouble was they weren’t trying to greet the children with the kind of enthusiasm that Goldie often displays. I should have controlled her, and I didn’t; that’s my fault. I recognized the man’s distress, but could only hear the attacks he made against me, and instead of responding to his concern for his wife, my response only escalated the situation. I guess what I’m trying to say is that we are all frienenemies. We desire friendship, and make overtures toward that, but there is within each one of us, an ancient part of our brain that sees any attack as something that we should either fight against or flee from. And until and unless we find ways to choose another kind of response, we will always have fights, which can all too easily lead to wars. As for me and my house, we will seek to be friends with all we meet, be they persons or dogs. Mark W. Stoub; author of “Blood Under the Altar” and the upcoming novel, “Fire in the Blood.” mj.stoub@sbcglobal.net
LETTER TO THE EDITOR RE: KYLE POLICE CHIEF ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Sergeant Jesse Espinoza, at one time, was a highly respected member of the Kyle Police Department (KPD) but unfortunately his reputation has been tarnished by KPD’s decision to terminate his employment and have him placed on the Brady List. Could it be that Sergeant Espinoza’s only transgression was that he was an effective union president or a political threat to the Chief’s position because of Mr. Espinoza’s standing and rapport with the Hispanic community within the
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Goldie Walks
ing dogs or owners who are less than friendly, I have attempted to pass them by on the other side of the road, but it is a shame. I, too, am a friendly sort, and don’t want anyone to take offense at me or mine. Why can’t we all just get along? My wife, Goldie and I went on a walk over by Five Mile dam. We happened upon a soccer field. Goldie especially loves children, and was anxious to see and greet them with her usual enthusiasm. She got so excited, she pulled me so hard I tripped and feel over some up turned concrete. I lost control of the leash and Goldie went for a little child, who was surprised and scared, and started to cry. Her father was nearby and came to console her. I apologized profusely and he assured me that no harm was done. That would have been a fine end to a very trying day. But another man came over from the soccer field yelling at me about my dog staying away from children. He said that a dog just recently bit his wife, and that dogs weren’t allowed by the soccer field. I know that not to be true, because I saw
city of Kyle, Texas? It is Ironic that Chief Barnett has been suspended twice in one year; it’s interesting to note some of the other issues that have occurred involving the Kyle Police Department (KPD) under his leadership: • Chief Barnett’s widely publicized and admitted adulterous relationship with a married woman who latter alleged to bear his child. The Chief’s behavior alone in this issue should be proof enough that he lacks leadership qualities and the moral compass required for a public servant in his position.
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• The homicide of a beloved, Kyle Police Department Victim’s Service Counselor, Samantha Dean and her unborn child. • The incompetence of the City of Kyle Animal Control (which reports to the Chief ) that contributed to the severe mauling of a Kyle resident and the death of her dog because the City of Kyle Animal Control would not respond to multiple complaints about vicious dogs roaming the Waterleaf subdivision at large, according to news reports. As a result, the City of Kyle is now involved in a $1M negligent
lawsuit which Kyle residents will have to defend and be responsible for any settlement attributed to this case. From the perspective of a former law enforcement officer, I’m embarrassed and appalled at the Chief’s behavior and his lack of leadership engagement. Kyle City Manager, Scott Sellers, owes the residents of Kyle, Texas an explanation for the continue failures of Chief Barnett’s leadership and a reason why he is still employed by the City of Kyle. William Allen Musser Kyle
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Kyle gets first look at status of city roads BY MOSES LEOS III
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For the first time in Kyle’s history, city leaders got a chance to view the condition of the city’s vast network of roads. On March 15, the Kyle City Council received a presentation on the preliminary results of a pavement assessment commissioned by the city. With the assessment conducted on roads in their entirety, Public Works Director Harper Wilder said the city would have to pinpoint specific problem areas on streets before completing a final report. Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC) conducted Kyle’s pavement assessment, which was commissioned in December 2015 at a cost of roughly $80,000, in conjunction with Applied Research Associates. The assessment evaluated approximately 124 miles of roadway in Kyle. The assessment excluded roads under the $36 million road bond. According to Wilder, the assessment was part of the city’s annual report on the status of Kyle roads. He said it was used as a “starting point,” as the city had never before completed a pavement assessment. The assessment scored roads based on a 0 to 100 scale and measured two different criteria. One criterion, the Pavement Condition Index, measured the physical conditition of the road, which assessed cracking and potholes. A second score was given for ride condition, or the “rideability” of roads, which Wilder said residents are familiar with. “We may have roads with no potholes, but rides like a roller coaster,” City Engineer Leon Barba said. He added roads with ride condition issues were roads that were under-designed or were built on top of clay. According to preliminary findings, 86 percent of Kyle roads scored above a 60, which was “good” or
Pavement Condition Index Scores in Kyle *scores range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) 87.01 miles (70.02%) – Great (80 or above) 20.35 miles (16.38%) – Good (60 to 80) 7.61 miles (6.12%) – Fair (40 to 59.99) 6.94 miles (5.58%) – Poor (25 to 39.99) 2.36 miles (1.90%) – Very Poor (less than 25) to change after the city meets with CEC regarding “discrepancies” in the imaging done for the assessment. According to Wilder, the city initially didn’t go in-depth as a cost saving measure. “Overall, I thought it was a good assessment, but I do think there were discrepancies that we’re working out,” Wilder said. “Not with the firm, but with the imaging.” Barba said the city would work with CEC to determine a standard score for all roads to meet in the future. – Leon Barba, He said it would help Kyle city engineer the city determine the number of dollars to place “better.” in not only specific imBarba said the 86 perprovement projects, but cent score was due to new also pavement maintesubdivisions in the city, nance. and that they are “all in “Pavement maintegood shape now.” nance is like an animal. But according to the You have to feed it,” Barba preliminary findings, said. “If you don’t feed it, roughly 40 percent of it’s going to die.” Kyle roads scored “fair” or He said the city plans to “poor” on ride condition. conduct a follow up road But he said a majority assessment in three to five of the ride condition con- years to determine the cerns came from roads on effectiveness of improvethe east side of Interstate ments. He said the city 35. will be able to work on “Typically you see it improving arterial and on the east side, but also residential streets. pockets of clay on the “The point of pavement west side, too,” he said. management is spending The preliminary assess- money on good roads, ment also discovered five but focusing on arterials roads in Kyle that scored and collectors. If you lose poorly on both the PCI those, you lose the battle,” and ride condition. Barba said. “We have the Barba said the city will opportunity to not only discuss which street is pri- work on collectors, but ority before beginning any also spend money on possible improvements. residential streets, so they In addition, Wilder said don’t get as bad. You don’t the list could be subject want them out of shape.”
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Protect against battery fires “Watch batteries are the worst as far as fire danger goes ... There is a reason that airlines don’t allow batteries to be carried in luggage on airplanes.”
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airplanes.” Browning said he has seen quite a few fires ignited by improperly stored batteries and cauKyle and Buda resitions citizens. dents may think that they “It isn’t an everyday are adhering to the Hays problem,” he said. “People County burn ban, but should always be vigilant many may not be aware and store their batteries batteries could post a safely.” potential fire hazard right All three officials in their own homes. recommend that citizens Last month an inferno try to keep their batteries engulfed an Austin fami– Clint Browning, Assistant Hays County Fire Marshal in the original packaging ly’s SUV and garage within in order to keep them a matter of minutes. separated. If they have Buda Fire Chief Clay The fire was caused not their poles are not touchby a malfunction of the ing. But when the positive Huckaby agreed with Tay- to be relocated individually, citizens can apply a lor, saying “stored energy vehicle or a loose wire in and negative poles come strip of electrical tape on the garage, but by a few in direct contact with one like the kind in a battery each end of the batteries, can pose fire dangers loose AA batteries and a another and generate completely covering the when the battery is not DVD in the SUV’s center enough heat, they can conductors to reduce the stored properly.” console. produce a charge. chances of a fire. Even car batteries Even though this scale Add to that charge any Should residents need overheating can cause of fire is rare for battery type of metal, such as to dispose of batteries, related fire incidents, local change, keys, nails or even car fires. Assistant Hays County Fire Marshal Clint they can do so at two emergency officials say it the metallic coating on a different locations in Hays does happen. DVD, and that charge can Browning said watch County: The Hays County batters could also pose a Batteries store energy, create a spark that can Transfer Station located and certain batteries like ignite flammable material danger. “Watch batteries are the in Wimberley, or the Hays AAs and AAAs have the within seconds. positive and negative “Any type of battery can worst as far as fire danger County Citizens Collection Station located in goes,” Browning said. poles on opposite ends. be dangerous, even AAs “There is a reason that air- Driftwood. They are open The batteries are and lithium-ion batterharmless if stored in their ies,” Kyle Fire Department lines don’t allow batteries 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to be carried in luggage on through Saturday. original packaging where Chief Kyle Taylor said. news@haysfreepress.com
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Buda City Council approves addition to subdivision BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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Buda city council approved a motion at the March 15 meeting to develop 16.72 acres of land off of FM 967, just south of the subdivision White Oak Preserve as the second section of that subdivision. Buda Director of Planning Chance Sparks presented the proposal to city council and assured them of the compliance of utility and storm water needs at the site. Sparks also mentioned that since the new section of the subdivision will be located near the HCPUA pipeline, the city is planning
Kyle and EMS service by the numbers
Continued from pg. 1A creation of the ESD was based on changes in the healthcare system. With the affordable care act (ACA), Smith said many citizens are moving from commercial to marketplace insurance programs. As a result, San Marcos Hays County EMS, which is a non-profit, has seen revenue from patients and insurance companies diminish as calls for service increase. Smith said the average commercial insurance paid to SMHCEMS fell by $85 per call from 2013 to 2014. Medicare payments also decreased, Smith said. The average amount Medicare paid to SMHCEMS fell by $87 from 2013 to 2015. In Kyle, Smith said the SMHCEMS, which is contracted by the city for EMS service, saw an 85 percent increase in the number of people transported in Kyle. But patient revenue in Kyle fell by 41 percent. “In my opinion, it’s go-
Amount paid to San Marcos Hays County EMS in 2014
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Increase in number of EMS transports from March 13 to Dec. 15, 2015
Increase in patient revenue from March 13 to Dec. 15, 2015
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Average amount paid by Medicare for EMS services (2013)
Average amount paid by Medicare for EMS services (2015)
Number of EMS calls per day in Kyle (2013)
Number of EMS calls per day in Kyle (2015)
To combat that issue, the SMHCEMS board of directors opted to create the ESD, which would levy its own sustaining tax for operations. Kyle Taylor, who is part of the SMHCEMS board, said the ESD would be
ing to be tougher for small EMS agencies to continue without increases in taxpayer subsidy,” Smith said. SMHCEMS increased its tax subsidy in 2015 when its directors asked Kyle for double what they normally pay for EMS services.
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self-funding without revenues from taxing entities. He added much of the Kyle area is one of the last without a fire department and EMS ESD. Wimberley, North Hays County and Buda all have dedicated EMS / ESDs.
$275,000 $520, 202 85.5 percent 41.36 percent $576 per call $491 per call $430 $343 7 12 Smith said the ESD would allow for more response on the Interstate 35 corridor. “That’s going to allow us to address growth and make sure we minimize taxpayer subsidies as much as possible, and
on placing a trail over the pipeline for recreational use. The current neighborhood of White Oak Preserve consists of two different builders, Centex Homes and Castle Rock Homes, but the expansion will include a third builder, M/I Homes. Buda Mayor Todd Ruge verified with Sparks that the total build-out plan for the expansion is 248 homes, not 1,000 homes as was speculated on the Internet. White Oak Preserve offers luxury homes in the 200,000 to 300,000 and will be connected to Oyster Creek when the new section is completed.
increase our level of care as we expand services,” Smith said. Smith said the ESD could levy a $.0370 tax rate to begin with. He said most ESDs in the area range between four to five cents for their tax rate. Kyle Mayor Todd Webster said the ESD would create “security and availability” for EMS service in Kyle. He added he thought the creation of ESD 9 is necessary. “If we don’t do something now and plan it well, it will cost taxpayers in the long run,” Webster said. Taylor said the ESD could alleviate the increasing number of “Status Zero” calls, where there are no ambulances available to cover Interstate 35. “This should have been done years back when all other ESDs were created,” Taylor said. “It will improve the quality of EMS service and response times and the number of ambulances.”
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services like water, wastewater, and utilities to the land once it is annexed. Sparks says Buda has adequate capacity to serve the utility needs of the annexed land, but stressed that “the extension of utility lines is at the discretion and expense of the owner or a future developer.” Jeff Reeves, president of the Hays County Youth Athletics Association, also spoke in opposition to the annexation of the land in question that includes the property belonging to the Youth organization. Reeves said that after researching the city’s plan for the land, he cannot see any improvements that the city intends to extend to the property. According to Reeves, there is already access to police, fire and EMS services and that they are provided with wastewater and they have their own well and trash service. Reeves said he represented 1,000 athletes and their families at the hearing and expressed their collective concern that the city would annex the land, not improve on it, but still try to impose city codes and ordinances on Reeves and others. “Nobody cared we were out there for the 35 years
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that we have been in business, but when an ethanol plant moves in next door to us which will create a change from (AG) to Commercial land, now you want to annex us because you want the money from the taxation; that’s all this is in our opinion,” Reeves said. Sparks said that the construction of the ethanol plant began at the beginning of the 2001 Interlocal agreement between Buda and Austin. “The annexation of the proposed land will result in Buda’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and allow for the final release of the
(ETJ) from Austin which will significantly clarify administrative boundaries,” Sparks said. In February, the Hays Free Press reported Flint Hills Resources, which has refining, chemical and biofuel operations in Texas and the Midwest, was moving forward with its project to build an ethanol terminal in Buda. The project is estimated to be a $50 million operation, and will be located along FM 2770 near the Union Pacific Railroad. No decision has been made regarding the annexation of the land at this time.
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1,500 acres.” He said the city is looking at the annexation as “greater protections that we are able to afford ourselves regionally,” specifically to the southwest portion of the city, which is largely undeveloped. Koontz said the city wants to make sure the “nature and style” of any possible development is at the “higher quality” determined by city codes, than relaxed standards of the county. He also said the city prefers any development happening in that area to be hooked into the city’s wastewater system. “There are benefits to be had,” Koontz said. Kyle resident Lila Knight said the creation of an extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) management or an annexation plan could have helped the city. She said residents wouldn’t have been “shocked and surprised” to get letters of annexation from the city in the mail, if a plan had been in place. But she also spoke about concerns of what
the annexation could cost Kyle residents. She said the city was “not doing the right thing” in regards to annexation and that the city doesn’t have “good planning principles.” “How much more will it cost us to annex this area?” Knight said. “I would love to have them as city of Kyle residents, but until you can demonstrate that we can afford them, we’ll just have to leave them out for a while.” Koontz said the city had an annexation plan from 1999 to 2002. In order to have an annexation plan, the city had to maintain one that annexes more than 99 homes per action, as per state law. “The occasional and infrequent annexations the city undertakes is comprised of sparsely populated areas and less than 99 homes in each action,” Koontz said. He said the city could entertain an idea of an annexation plan in the future. “There isn’t a reason to expect in the future the city wouldn’t adopt another plan,” Koontz said.
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Westlake ends Rebel win streak 7-3 BY SPENCER SPILMAN
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The Hays Rebels hosted the Westlake Chaparrals Tuesday in a district baseball game filled with hits, but also mistakes. Westlake came away with a 7-3 win over Hays, which snapped the Rebels’ three-game win streak, as the Chaps racked up 13 hits to go along with their five errors. Westlake started things off in the top of the first
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all me crazy, but I truly believe the opening days of the NCAA basketball tournament should be considered a national holiday in this country. Let’s be perfectly honest – who in their right mind wants to do any work when you’ve got a bonanza of thrilling college basketball contests that encapsulates the heart and soul? Walk into any American office space last week and you would’ve been greeted to browser windows streaming college basketball games on demand. Depending on the workplace, such a scene may or may not be a discrete operation on the part of an individual viewer. But the 2016 slate of opening tournament weekend games seemed to capture our attention a little more than in years past. Save for some of the obvious results (Kansas pounding Austin Peay, Oregon dispatching Holy Cross), nearly every game was competitive in some way. While it was somewhat surprising, it also didn’t come across as unexpected. Parity in the game of college basketball continues to be a prevalent theme. The rise of the powerful mid-major programs, such as Gonzaga and Virginia Commonwealth, have ushered a rather refreshing shift in the sport. Now, that’s not to say programs such as Kansas, North Carolina and Villanova don’t dominate the landscape in the latter rounds of the tournament. But when you see a Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack squad shock a West Virginia, it makes you take a step back and think a little. Or in the case of the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders’ stunning upset of favorite Michigan State, it makes you want to rip your carefully researched bracket into teeny, tiny shreds. In case you’re wondering: Yes, I had Michigan State winning it all in two of my three brackets. And no, I didn’t burn my bracket after that game and bury the ashes in the ground. But I sure did think about it. It’s that raw, unfiltered emotion that makes the
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inning by getting its lead off batter on base. After a sacrifice bunt, Westlake followed by getting its next four batters on base. Westlake tallied four runs in the first inning as a result of RBIs from Canaan Clark Bateman, Patrick Gilligan, and Daniel Hernandez. The Rebels fired back in the bottom of the first inning as they got a rally going, kick started by a single from starting pitcher Mike Gonzales.
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Hays Rebel shortstop Bryce Symmes applies a tag to a Westlake Chaparral baserunner who attempted to slide into second base Tuesday.
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Lehman High’s Gabriela Selgado fights off a Westlake Chaparral player for positioning to possess a loose ball during Monday’s regular season finale at Lobo Field.
Chaps Kyle resident leads private snap school to championship Lobo streak BY MOSES LEOS III
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It was during his playing days at St. Edward’s University where current Kyle resident BJ Terrill crafted how he would coach basketball. During his time as a Hilltopper, Terrill, who hails from the Houston area, grew disinterested with the way the coaching staff at the time instructed their players. “I was disappointed. It helped lead me to why I love coaching and the style I have now,” he said. “I hated that experience. I wanted to make sure that’s the opposite of how I coach.” Through the use of his high-intensity style, Terrill last month led the Austin Waldorf School boys basketball team to the school’s first Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) team championship in 30 years. A passion for the game, along with building a strong and respected program, drove Terrill forward. “I wanted to build a program that people want to look at and respect, to say, ‘they are doing the right things over there,’” Terrill said. Terrill’s path in coaching began after he graduated from St. Ed’s. He coached at St. Michael’s Academy in Austin in the 1998-1999 season. From there, Terrill made his way to the College of the Ozarks in Arkansas, where he got the team to play in the NAIA National Championship game. He then coached at Bruceville Eddy High School, followed by a stint at Waldorf from 2004 to 2009. But he then took a break from coaching to join Amber in raising their son Nash in their Plum Creek home. It wasn’t until 2012 when the urge to coach basketball returned. He said Amber, his wife, knew how much the game meant to him. “She knew I wanted to go back,” he said. Terrill returned to Waldorf and took over for former University of Texas-Austin basketball player Jermaine Winfield, who had previously coached the
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mintues of Hell,” along with a highly talented group of players helped Waldorf reach the TAPPS Final Four in 2015. With a majority of the players returning this season, Waldorf finished 2016 with a 33-2 overall record. The Waldorf Roadrunners defeated Brazos Christian 61-34 in the TAPPS title game. One constant, according to Terrill, is teams underestimating the intensity his players bring. “When we show up, the other team is usually laughing. They look at us and say, ‘this is Waldorf?” Terrill said. “Once the ball goes in the air and we start pressing full court and the energy we’re bringing, it turns real quick.” Building a respectful
A seven game Lehman Lady Lobos win streak proved no match Monday for the power of the 14-6A district champion Westlake Chaparrals. A pair of first-half goals gave Westlake the edge as they defeated Lehman 3-1 in the regular season finale at Lobo Field. While the Lady Lobos’ win streak was snapped, Lehman head coach Nauri Garcia called the loss a “blessing” as they ready for their playoff game against Round Rock Thursday. “It’s kind of a blessing in disguise, this loss,” Garcia said. “It says, ‘okay, let’s get back to work.’” Garcia said Westlake was the “strongest team we’ve faced all year, for a second time,” on the offensive end. Westlake showed its scoring prowess when the Chaps took a 1-0 lead in the first half. Lehman, however, answered right back roughly five minutes later. Scoring the equalizer was senior Riley Blok, who took advantage of a poorly cleared ball from Westlake’s goalkeeper. “It landed right at her feet and she didn’t hesitate. She knew it was an open net and she shot it straight in,” Garcia said. “It was a little luck, but it was an experienced senior player knowing the goalkeeper was out of her goal.” Garcia said the Lobos were in sync in the first half, possessing the ball effectively against Westlake’s defense. He also said the passing was a “little better” and the Lady Lobos “weren’t as pinned down.” “Position-wise everyone was doing their job,” Garcia said. Lehman and Westlake entered halftime tied 1-1. But the Chaparrals flexed their muscles in the second half, scoring a pair of goals to escape past Lehman. According to Garcia, the team looked out of sync in the final 40 minutes. He said the Lady Lobos tried to go forward, rather than opening the width of the field. “We went into the game focused and determined that it was work and we needed to get it,” Garcia said. “But it was the first time we played together in two weeks. We’ll go back to the practice field and work on it.”
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Above: Utilizing his “32 minutes of Hell” approach to basketball, Austin Waldorf School and current Kyle resident BJ Terrill directs his team during a game played earlier this season. At left: From his high school playing days at Cypress Creek High School in the Houston area, basketball has been the lifeblood for Terrill. Earlier this month, Terrill led the Waldorf Roadrunners to a Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) state title.
“Not only do I want to beat (opponents) in the press, but I want turn around and ram the ball down your throat.” – BJ Terrill, Kyle resident and state champion basketball coach at the Waldorf School in Austin
team. But through all of the coaching moves, one constant remained – Terrill’s intense approach to basketball. A style he likened to Nolan Richardson’s “40 minutes of Hell” style. Terrill’s style begins on the defensive end, where he employs a high-intensity, highpressure approach. Terrill said he informs his players to not give opposing guards the chance to survey the floor. “I want to pressure (the guard) and be in
his hip pocket,” Terrill said. In turn, Terrill’s teams transition down the floor for points. “Not only do I want to beat (opponents) in the press, but I want turn around and ram the ball down your throat,” Terrill said. Terrill’s style also gives his players the chance to take shots when they have an open look. Continuous ball movement on the offensive end is also an important factor for Terrill’s teams. The use of the “32
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Continued from pg. 1B program is also a fundamental focus for Terrill. He said it extends beyond the hardwood, which he has experienced himself. “We want to build a respectful program. To win and lose with respect,” he said. “It transfers over to life.” For Terrill, ensuring Waldorf is the “best private basketball
school in the city” is his goal. But he also understood the history behind Waldorf’s landmark win. “When you’re a competitor and you used to play the sport, and love the sport and respect it, I don’t think people understand what a rare accomplishment this is,” he said.
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He was then moved over to second base on a Westlake error. Gonzales and Hays’ Tyler Wilson both scored on an error to shrink Westlake’s lead to 4-2 after one full inning. After both starting pitchers gave up multiple runs in the first inning, they settled down and started getting batters out. Gonzales threw just seven total pitches in the second inning and got all three Chap batters out in order. Westlake pitcher Diego Cruz calmed down as well as he eventually pitched a complete game, giving up one earned run. Westlake extended the lead to 5-2 in the third inning after Gonzales struck out the first two batters, but then became the victim of a Westlake rally. The Chaparrals added another run in the fifth frame to take a 6-2 lead before the Rebels answered back. Gonzales was brought home on a Brandon Hunter sacrifice RBI
groundout. It was the only earned run of the game for the Rebels, but they were unable to add to the momentum of the inning. The run brought the score to 6-3. But Hays couldn’t capitalize with runners on the base paths, which was evident in the seven Rebels that were left stranded on base in the game. Westlake added one more run in the seventh inning after three straight singles, which gave them a comfortable four run lead going into the final inning. Cruz’s ability on the mound stymied Hays’ offense, as they couldn’t respond in the bottom of the seventh. He was in control almost all game long, and when Hays did get the bat on the ball, they hit it right at the Chap defenders. Hays falls to 4-2 in district play after coming in to the game on a three game win streak. They will look to bounce back on Thursday when they travel to Bowie.
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Hays Rebel pitcher Mike Gonzales completes his windup as he prepares to deliver a pitch to a Westlake Chaparral batter Tuesday at the Hays Rebel baseball field.
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Lehman’s focus now shifts to Round Rock, which are the Lady Lobos’ bidistrict round playoff opponent on Thursday. Garcia said focusing on slowing down opponents’ attacks, while also playing faster will be two keys Lehman will focus on. He said “a plus going into the playoffs” has been Lehman’s ability to stay close to attacking forwards. Getting the ball into the scoring third, along with passing upfield were also factors he said will be worked on. But he was proud of his senior class as the regular season came to a close. “They have all accepted roles on the team and have gone forward with it,” he said. “They have adapted to situations that have come our way.”
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he hit number 10 against Texas last week. Nope, not bitter. Not one bit. Then again, Northern Iowa nine times out of ten probably doesn’t squander a historic 12-point lead in the final 35 seconds of regulation to Texas A&M. So goes the nature of the beast, the karmic balance the tournament. Props to the Aggies,
however, for not giving up when it seemed their season was over. As we wind our way to the final four, let’s all take a moment to reflect on how amazing the first weekend of the tournament is. And if anyone is petitioning the federal government for a “March Madness weekend,” sign me up.
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Hays CISD takes up third high school site BY MOSES LEOS III
tion would accommodate a pair of entrances on FM 967. Ruge said it was his belief that the northwest Emotions hit a high point Monday as the Hays site was the “most viable location.” CISD school board of “The other site prestrustees for the first time ents some problems with discussed the final site infrastructure, emergency for the district’s proposed services and cost,” Ruge third high school. said. “In my mind, it The board viewed a makes it far less appealing presentation by Public than the northwest site.” Information Officer Tim Kristen Lander, who Savoy on the district’s site also spoke during pubselection committee’s lic comment, said the recommendation for the northwest site is the “best school. They will vote on option to the recomsupport mendaa part of tion on the district March 28. that is “This undernorthwest served.” site is not Clover a perfect Clamons, site, but who lives it’s the behind best site,” the northBoard west site president location, Merideth said the Keller said. site was “I look the “best forward to site for Monday the comon voting munity for the and school northwest district site.” today.” Carter She Scherff, asked the Hays CISD district to deputy suwork with perintenadjacent dent, said landownif a site is ers, neighselected bors, along March 28, with Hays the district County will then –Merideth Keller, Hays and the go through CISD school board Texas a “commember Departpetition” ment of between two architectural firms on Transportation (TxDOT), to address infrastructure designing the school. and drainage issues. Scherff said the intent Buda resident Jessica is to have construction Vasquez said the site plans ready within one selection process was year. The district plans to “emotional and raw” for place construction of the school out to bid immedi- her. Vasquez said an incident at Dahlstrom Midately following a possible dle School when her son May 2017 bond election. blacked out and seized On March 10, Hays CISD’s site selection com- on the court showed the need for quick medical mittee recommended response. a site in the northwest Vasquez said she portion of the district, located along FM 967, for “refused” to put a child in a situation with an the location of the new 11-minute response high school. time, which was estiHays CISD’s new high mated for EMS service at school, which will be part the northeast site. of a May 2017 bond, will “If I had to sit there for cost approximately $100 11 minutes and watch million. According to Samy child lay there, I voy, the district estimates would never be able to the school could open as live with myself knowing soon as August 2019. I sent him to a school The northwest site where, if something was one of two locations happened to him, if he Hays CISD’s site selection would be safe,” Vasquez committee discussed said. “Consider the safety for the new high school. of our children.” A northeast location, Keller said she felt located in the Sunfield “mired” in the process MUD, generated numerleading to the site locaous concerns stemming from emergency response tion. She said the district times to concerns over should focus on beinfrastructure. ing “good neighbors” The public expressed in regards to the site concerns about both sites during the selection selection. She cited the entrance and exit points process. behind the school. “This was a process “It’s extraordinarily imwhere everyone in the portant to be good neighcommunity came together,” Savoy said. “This bors to the folks who live behind,” she said. “There’s wasn’t easy, or cut and a lot of fear and concern, dry.” no matter where it goes.” Eleven people spoke Board members SanMonday expressing their dra Bryant and Marty advocacy for the northKanetzky both addressed west site, citing the emerworking with Hays Coungency response issue. ty on potential infrastrucBuda Mayor Todd ture matters. Ruge, along with EmerBut Keller also felt the gency Service District No. process could have been 8 Chief Clay Huckaby, “simpler” for the commuboth were in favor of the nity if a comprehensive northwest site. Huckaby advocated for master plan was in place. “We’re growing too fast a second entrance from and too large to not have the rear of the property. that,” Keller said. “We’re According to Huckaby, one of the only districts there was “no push for that doesn’t have one. a second entrance” curThat’s ridiculous.” rently, but said the locanews@haysfreepress.com
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Future Business Leaders of America national qualifiers are (l-r) Preston Roberts, Kelly Simon, Erin Rostro and Chandler Roberts.
Hays biz students win big Word went out across Hays High School early this week that the Rebel community has scored another high student honor, courtesy of the Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter. Four group members, sponsored by teacher Miranda Elise, took places in competition at the FBLA State
Leadership Conference and have qualified to represent Hays High School this summer at the FBLA National Championships in Atlanta. Teaming up
for a first place in Entrepreneurship were Erin Rostro, Chandler Roberts and Preston Roberts. Kelly Simon took a third in Social Media.
Lobo business student heads to Nationals Lehman High School senior Mazal Bethany is reaping congratulations from his recent performance at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Conference in Houston. Bethany pulled off a first place in the Personal Finance and a second place in Copyright/Fair Use competitions, an effort that qualifies him for the FBLA National Conference in Atlanta this summer. “Great job to everyone who attended and competed. Lehman High School also received the Largest Percentage Increase Award for FBLA Area 3 membership growth,” said Lehman FBLA sponsor Analisa Zuniga. PHOTO BY JIM CULLEN
Rebs elect Vice President of State Board Hays High School sophomore Catarina Gonzales has been elected second Vice-President of the Pan American Student Forum (PASF). The news came home with Hays High’s Spanish Club, fresh off its recent trip to the PASF State Convention in San Antonio. Additionally, Gonzales, Sadie Barrera and Madison Gutierrez auditioned for and were selected to present their dance number at the convention. The Hays High School Spanish Club is sponsored by Erlinda Delgado and Donna Valentino.
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Kyle Elem. enjoys Sylvan STAAR Teacher Rally Teachers at Kyle Elementary enjoyed a STAAR Teacher Pep Rally recently, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Center of Hays County. Jewel Cournoyer, Director at Sylvan, noted “every student and teacher in Hays County between grades 3 - 11 will be touched by this Spring assessment, and we are anxious to highlight their hard work.” As the day began, Dunkin’ Donuts provided refreshments in the KES teachers lounge, along with “STAAR Teacher Survival Packs,” full of goodies. Plans were for Cournoyer, KES Counselor Judith Martinez and administration to hand-deliver the “survival packs” class-to-class with words of thanks to teachers. “KES administration does a wonderful job of showing appreciation to their teachers, and you just don’t hear about that enough,” Cournoyer said in explaining motivation for the teacher appreciation event.
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Some books just stick with you
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hen the lights on emergency vehicles are turned off and first responders go home, they are often left to cope with traumatic situations they witnessed in the line of duty on their own. Citizens count on first responders to help in urgent situations, but those who offer emergency services may feel there is no one to help the helpers. On March 1, the Kyle City Council unanimously approved a resolution to recognize and support the Code Green Campaign, an initiative created to provide mental health resources to first responders. Its goal is to eradicate the stigma that sometimes accompanies requests for mental help in the industry. “(The council members) went out of their way to support an initiative to help the police, fire and EMS in the community,” said Kyle Fire Chief Kyle Taylor. “Basically, in relation to some calls we’ve had recently that have been pretty tough on responders, I think it was pretty good timing by the city to spread some light on the issue of mental health for the first responders.” District 5 council member Damon Fogley, who is also a first responder, said he brought the resolution forward because the campaign has made important accomplishments in the mental health field across the country for emergency officials. The list includes EMS, fire and police department members. Fogely said he didn’t only bring the resolution to the council to give recognition, but to initiate a culture where the city takes care of its first responders. “We have a lot of tragic and violent situations in the community that we see on a daily basis,” Fogely said. “You’re expected to go home and see your family, and go about your life as if nothing happened, in many cases. There’s sort of a stigma associated with first responders seeking out mental health resources, so a part of this is trying to erase that stigma and use some of the resources that are out there.” Initiatives such as the Code Green Campaign are helping to break down the stigma, Taylor said. “I think in the past there has been (a stigma),” Taylor said. “I think (awareness is) getting out there better, and leaders in the departments are starting to recognize that they need to provide more help to their employees. It’s a good initiative that I think will help a lot of emergency services.” A few years ago, Fogely said he knew two call workers who took their own lives because of mental health issues they had. He believes if they
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book (in fact, a recent Newbery Honor book), it covers some heavy topics and gives some great insight into the experiences of English children displaced during the Blitz. Young Ada has been confined to a one-room apartment her entire life because of her abusive mother’s embarrassment over
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Fragrant wisteria is filling the air in Mountain City.
PHOTO BY CYNDY SLOVAK -BARTON
Former Kyle Fire Chief Glenn Whitaker in 2009 walked away from a wreck on FM 2770 in front of Mountain City. At the time, Whitaker said it was the worst wreck he had ever experienced. One person was killed in that high speed chase.
“I think in the past there has been (a stigma) ... I think (awareness is) getting out there better, and leaders in the departments are starting to recognize that they need to provide more help to their employees. It’s a good initiative that I think will help a lot of emergency services.” –Kyle Taylor, Kyle Fire Chief
had more resources available, the suicides could have been prevented. Suicides are not uncommon among first responders, according to data collected by Code Green. In the U.S., there were 50 percent more suicides among EMS personnel and firefighters in 2014 than there were the year before, said Fiona Campbell, Code Green spokesperson. In 2013, 109 fire and EMS responders committed suicide. “When you add law enforcement numbers, you’re doubling the total numbers of suicides,” Campbell said. Twenty-five first responders have ended their own lives in 2016 as of March 1, and two of them were in El Paso, Texas. “The problem is not getting better and we need to be better protecting and better taking care of our respond-
ers,” Campbell said. “That means providing education via our group, resources via our group and better supporting our people.” The Code Green Campaign website offers mental health resources, education about awareness and suicide prevention and also allows first responders to submit stories about their own experiences to be shared on the site. On the website’s testimonial page, responders shared their experiences as well as their mental health struggles and triumphs. Campbell said the story portion of the website serves to show responders they are not alone in their struggles. An anonymous paramedic of 38 years left a story on the website March 9, urging the community not to be embarrassed to ask for help. “We are all strong people, and at times too
What is Code Green? Code Green is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the high rates of mental health issues, substance abuse and suicide among first responders, as well as providing education for responders on how to provide care for themselves and recognize issues in their peers. Since Code Green was founded in March 2014, participants have: • Distributed over 19,000 mental health resource cards to providers • Collected 360 stories from first responders • Increased reporting of public safety suicides by 50%, leading to a better understanding of the core issue • Created a database of approximately 100 city, state, and international crisis and long-term mental health resources predominantly specializing in public safety providers • Provided peer support and crisis referral for hundreds of providers According to www. codegreencampaign.org
proud to ask for help,” the paramedic stated. “We are all survivors – it’s in our nature. Suicide seems like it will end the pain, but if you love your family and friends it’s not ending it for them. They are there to help, and talking with them may bring pain to them, however, it will also allow you to heal together and move forward.”
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ll nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres.” This week nature beckons hearts to sing, and it’s happening as we approach Resurrection Sunday. Hallelujah! Hummingbirds buzzing rings in ears. We saw our first on March 8th. On March 17th, James Polk facebook’d, “Get you feeders up filled with sugar water without the red dye. Happy humming to you!” The proportion for hummer syrup is four parts boiling water to one part white sugar. At the recent Bluebird Season Kickoff, biologist T. David Pitts from Tennessee gave an interesting talk on hummingbirds. He said the amount of sugar need not be exact because the amount in nature (in flowers) is not exact. You just want to make sure your hummer syrup has a little more syrup than your neighbor’s. An important must with hummingbird feeders is cleanliness. The syrup will last far longer than the date it silently expired. From this point through summer, replace syrup into a well-cleaned feeder every two to three days, or you could be killing the very birds you’re trying to help. Dr. Pitts told us hummingbird numbers have increased significantly in recent years because humans are helping, by providing syrup. Let me interrupt this column with a not-about-nature announcement. Karen Herrmann called on me to roll words out
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about the April 2nd Mega BUNCO at Onion Creek Senior Center. 6pm bring a pot luck to share. 7 p.m. dice will roll. $20 benefits American Cancer Society and the local Relay for Life. For reservations, send word to herrmannk2000@yahoo. com or 512 268 6381. Silent Auction items appreciated. Mountain City’s longest running long distance runner, James Hill, called out to me Sunday. Ten times that morning he had inhaled the delicious fragrance of our wisteria. Don Tokar, the original owner of our house, planted that bush to memorialize his wife close to 30 years ago. Now, swirling to the top of our “wildlife tree” (the skeleton of a live oak killed by oak wilt) it makes memories as never before. I count it joy to count songbird eggs for NestWatch.org. This week, three nestboxes in our yard have 4 Eastern Bluebird eggs, 5 Blackcrested Titmouse eggs, and 6 Bewick’s Wren eggs. Is “This is My Father’s World” (Maltbie D. Babcock) playing in your head? One stanza goes like this: This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s
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Littlefield gave more than just relays T
he first-ever This Week Texas Relays, a co-creation of in Texas University of Texas track History coach Clyde Littlefield by Bartee Haile and athletic director Theo Bellmont, were held in Austin on Mar. Two out of three varsity 27, 1925. seasons he was an AllIn the history of Southwest Conference college athletics, performer, and perhaps rarely have iconic stars most importantly he was returned to their alma a member of the legendmater to put their largerary 1914 eleven that than-life reputations mopped the field with on the line as coaches. every foe. An extraordinary A century later, fond exception to that rule memories of that first was a do-it-all Yankee, undefeated team still who dedicated his life to makes old UT alums sports at the University misty-eyed. The ’Horns of Texas. outscored eight oppoClyde Littlefield was nents 358 to 21, and the 12 years old in 1904, closest anyone came when his widowed father to beating them was brought him from aptly Haskell, an Indian school named Oil City, Pennin Kansas that lost to the sylvania to Spindletop, Austin juggernaut by 16 birthplace of the Texas points. The 121 points oil boom. The boy attallied by Len Barrell tended public schools stood as Texas’ single in Beaumont season and two record for private acad83 years How good emies, where until was he on the he got his finally initial taste of gridiron? Well, broken by athletic comHeisman he is considered Trophy petition, before enrolling a pioneer in the winner in UT in the Ricky Wilart of passing fall of 1912. liams. In four But if the pigskin, hectic years, success is Littlefield measured which was earned a by W’s shaped like a dozen letters and L’s, in three difthe three watermelon in ferent sports basketball those days and teams – football, basketball and not designed to Littlefield track. And he played be thrown. would have on were added three undenimore to his collection ably better. Not once did had there been a way to he end up on the losing squeeze baseball into his side during his varsity busy schedule. career, as he twice led What was Littlefield’s the indoor ’Horns in best sport? A strong case scoring and even rated can be made for each, All-American mention but here is his record. the season he was highLittlefield played quar- point man in the SWC. terback and, when called As for track, Littlefield upon, other positions was no slouch on the as well on the Longhorn cinders either. The football team. He went hurdles were his “both ways,” meaning he specialty. He was played defense as well unbeaten in the highs as offense which was the and tied the collegiate norm in college football world record for that until the 1950s. event. The speedster was How good was he on almost as dominating in the gridiron? Well, he the lows losing a grand is considered a pioneer total of one race. in the art of passing Littlefield did show the pigskin, which was what he might have shaped like a watermelaccomplished on the on in those days and not baseball diamond if designed to be thrown. not for track meets and
OBITUARIES WILBUR Adele Afram Wilbur, 76, of Mountain City, Texas passed away March 21, 2016 in the company of her loving husband, Philip Eugene Wilbur, son, Steven Wilbur and his wife, Melissa. Adele was born September 6, 1939 to Jabra and Martha Afram in Bethlehem, in what was then British Mandate Palestine. Adele was a citizen of the world, living in many of history’s most storied cities before becoming an American
citizen, loving wife, and caring mother. Her intelligence, strength of character, and selflessness will long outlive her in her art, her students, and her grateful friends and family. A celebration of Adele’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, in the Chapel of CookWalden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to be made in Adele’s memory to the American Red Cross. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com. Arrangements under care of Cook-Walden/ Forest Oaks at 6300 W. William Cannon Drive Austin, Texas 78749
spring football practice. He pitched twice and won both games. With diploma in hand and the cheers still ringing in his ears, Littlefield decided coaching gave him the opportunity to stay active in sports while keeping a roof over his head and food on the table. He accepted an offer from the high school in Greenville to coach football, basketball and track in addition to teaching a full load in the classroom. Right out of the gate, Littlefield guided the track team to a state championship. In football he did even better winning every game save one over three
years. In 1919, his last season in Greenville, the Lions did not allow a single opponent to score. That December Littlefield went off to war but got no closer to the bloodbath in Europe than Arkansas. Discharged the next November, he no sooner had changed into civilian clothes than he learned a job was waiting for him at The University. Littlefield started out as head track coach and the freshman coach for football and basketball. In 1927 he was put in charge of the pigskin program. On his seven-season watch, the Longhorns won two Southwest Conference titles outright and compiled an overall
record of 44 wins, 18 losses and six ties. In 1934 Littlefield returned full-time to his first love – track. He would remain at his post until forced into mandatory retirement in 1961. In 39 of his 41 seasons, the UT track team finished first or second in the Southwest Conference. He groomed a fistful of NCAA champions and four Olympians. The Texas Relays that he and his AD launched in 1925 as a warm weather alternative to the Kansas Relays developed into one of track’s elite events. It was only fitting that he lived long enough to see it renamed in his honor. Of the many tributes
bestowed upon him before his death in 1981, Littlefield may have treasured the most the Apr. 4, 1963 “Honor Day” declared by Gov. John Connally. Teammates, former athletes and a who’s-who of coaches attended the celebration at the Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin. To a man each and everyone knew Clyde Littlefield deserved to be remembered for much more than the Texas Relays.
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.
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praise. This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass; He speaks to me everywhere, He speaks to me everywhere Maltbie must not have had bluebonnets blue around at the time he (she?) penned the words. Local churches offer all sorts of options on Resurrection Sunday (and, on Saturday). Very nearby, Fellowship Church’s three services on Sunday (8:30 a.m.; 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.) will take place outside in the arbor. Mountain City’s Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, March 26th, 10:00 – noon. 101 Mountain City Drive. I have no Easter basket. But, I look for tidbits of every size and color. ptom5678@gmail.com (subject: tidbit) or 512 268 5678. Thanks! Love, Pauline HE IS RISEN!
Ada’s club foot. When her younger brother Jamie is set to be shipped out of London with his schoolmates, Ada escapes and joins them on a train taking everyone to safety in the countryside. Once there, Ada and Jamie are assigned to Susan Smith, a young woman fighting her own personal demons. Together, they try to form a bond that will help them survive through not only World War II but their own internal wars. Here are some more great titles that kept me thinking: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins (and the whole Underland Chronicles series); Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; Ready Player One by Ernest Cline; The Book Thief by Markus Zusak; Being Mortal by Atul Gawande; Stiff by Mary Roach Connect with thoughtprovoking books at the Buda Public Library!
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This week six Bewick’s Wren eggs were found in one nest box.
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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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Littlefield gave more than just relays T
he first-ever This Week Texas Relays, a co-creation of in Texas University of Texas track History coach Clyde Littlefield by Bartee Haile and athletic director Theo Bellmont, were held in Austin on Mar. Two out of three varsity 27, 1925. seasons he was an AllIn the history of Southwest Conference college athletics, performer, and perhaps rarely have iconic stars most importantly he was returned to their alma a member of the legendmater to put their largerary 1914 eleven that than-life reputations mopped the field with on the line as coaches. every foe. An extraordinary A century later, fond exception to that rule memories of that first was a do-it-all Yankee, undefeated team still who dedicated his life to makes old UT alums sports at the University misty-eyed. The ’Horns of Texas. outscored eight oppoClyde Littlefield was nents 358 to 21, and the 12 years old in 1904, closest anyone came when his widowed father to beating them was brought him from aptly Haskell, an Indian school named Oil City, Pennin Kansas that lost to the sylvania to Spindletop, Austin juggernaut by 16 birthplace of the Texas points. The 121 points oil boom. The boy attallied by Len Barrell tended public schools stood as Texas’ single in Beaumont season and two record for private acad83 years How good emies, where until was he on the he got his finally initial taste of gridiron? Well, broken by athletic comHeisman he is considered Trophy petition, before enrolling a pioneer in the winner in UT in the Ricky Wilart of passing fall of 1912. liams. In four But if the pigskin, hectic years, success is Littlefield which was measured earned a by W’s shaped like a dozen letters and L’s, in three difthe three watermelon in ferent sports basketball those days and teams – football, basketball and not designed to Littlefield track. And he played be thrown. would have on were added three undenimore to his collection ably better. Not once did had there been a way to he end up on the losing squeeze baseball into his side during his varsity busy schedule. career, as he twice led What was Littlefield’s the indoor ’Horns in best sport? A strong case scoring and even rated can be made for each, All-American mention but here is his record. the season he was highLittlefield played quar- point man in the SWC. terback and, when called As for track, Littlefield upon, other positions was no slouch on the as well on the Longhorn cinders either. The football team. He went hurdles were his “both ways,” meaning he specialty. He was played defense as well unbeaten in the highs as offense which was the and tied the collegiate norm in college football world record for that until the 1950s. event. The speedster was How good was he on almost as dominating in the gridiron? Well, he the lows losing a grand is considered a pioneer total of one race. in the art of passing Littlefield did show the pigskin, which was what he might have shaped like a watermelaccomplished on the on in those days and not baseball diamond if designed to be thrown. not for track meets and
OBITUARIES WILBUR Adele Afram Wilbur, 76, of Mountain City, Texas passed away March 21, 2016 in the company of her loving husband, Philip Eugene Wilbur, son, Steven Wilbur and his wife, Melissa. Adele was born September 6, 1939 to Jabra and Martha Afram in Bethlehem, in what was then British Mandate Palestine. Adele was a citizen of the world, living in many of history’s most storied cities before becoming an American
citizen, loving wife, and caring mother. Her intelligence, strength of character, and selflessness will long outlive her in her art, her students, and her grateful friends and family. A celebration of Adele’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, in the Chapel of CookWalden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to be made in Adele’s memory to the American Red Cross. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com. Arrangements under care of Cook-Walden/ Forest Oaks at 6300 W. William Cannon Drive Austin, Texas 78749
spring football practice. He pitched twice and won both games. With diploma in hand and the cheers still ringing in his ears, Littlefield decided coaching gave him the opportunity to stay active in sports while keeping a roof over his head and food on the table. He accepted an offer from the high school in Greenville to coach football, basketball and track in addition to teaching a full load in the classroom. Right out of the gate, Littlefield guided the track team to a state championship. In football he did even better winning every game save one over three
years. In 1919, his last season in Greenville, the Lions did not allow a single opponent to score. That December Littlefield went off to war but got no closer to the bloodbath in Europe than Arkansas. Discharged the next November, he no sooner had changed into civilian clothes than he learned a job was waiting for him at The University. Littlefield started out as head track coach and the freshman coach for football and basketball. In 1927 he was put in charge of the pigskin program. On his seven-season watch, the Longhorns won two Southwest Conference titles outright and compiled an overall
record of 44 wins, 18 losses and six ties. In 1934 Littlefield returned full-time to his first love – track. He would remain at his post until forced into mandatory retirement in 1961. In 39 of his 41 seasons, the UT track team finished first or second in the Southwest Conference. He groomed a fistful of NCAA champions and four Olympians. The Texas Relays that he and his AD launched in 1925 as a warm weather alternative to the Kansas Relays developed into one of track’s elite events. It was only fitting that he lived long enough to see it renamed in his honor. Of the many tributes
bestowed upon him before his death in 1981, Littlefield may have treasured the most the Apr. 4, 1963 “Honor Day” declared by Gov. John Connally. Teammates, former athletes and a who’s-who of coaches attended the celebration at the Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin. To a man each and everyone knew Clyde Littlefield deserved to be remembered for much more than the Texas Relays.
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.
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Stuart Dybek readings and books signing Author Stuart Dybek will hold readings and book signings at Texas State University on Thursday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center on Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Dybek’s collections of poetry include “Brass Knuckles” and “Streets in Their Own Ink.” His works of fiction, including the short story collections “Childhood and Other Neighborhoods” and “The Coast of Chicago,” and the novel-in-stories “I Sailed with Magellan,” have prompted critics to rank him with such American literary giants as Ernest Hemingway and Sherwood Anderson. The recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation, Dybek has also received a PEN/Malamud Prize, a Lannan Award, a Whiting Writers Award, and several O.Henry Prizes.
Swing on the Square
Formerly the Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival, the festival features Western Swing acts, and a variety of other styles of music that are the roots of western swing, including blues, 40s jazz, big band swing and country. This is a free event in downtown San Marcos April 1-3. Visit www.smtxswingfest. com for this year’s full schedule of performances. A western swing street dance will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday on San Antonio Street.
Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out
From March 30 - April 2, Cabela’s parking lot will be home to the 3rd Annual Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out. See law enforcement officers battle it out to see who’s the best biker around. Funds raised by the Capital of Texas Police Motorcycle Chute Out will benefit the Center for Child Protection and the Sunshine Kids Foundation.
Hays Rebel Run 5K
The second annual Hays Rebel Run 5K takes place in the scenic surroundings of Mountain City on Saturday, April 2. The race starts at the west end of city hall and continues throughout the city, ending back at city hall. At the finish there will be a post race festive with entertainment. Visit www. tinyurl.com/2016HaysRebelRun or contact Thomas Brown at twbrown72@gmail.com for more information.
Hooked On Fishing Spring Tournament
On Saturday, April 2, head to Lake Kyle for this annual tournament. This fishing tournament is open to all adults with a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License. Test your strategic ability to catch
qualifying species of fish in Lake Kyle: Large-mouth bass, sunfish/perch and channel catfish. Win a 3 day/2 night stay in Rockport, trophies and prizes. Proceeds from this tournament go to the Kid’s Fishing Clinic & Derby and Lake Kyle Development. See www. cityofkyle.com/recreation/ fishing-tournaments for more information. April 2
Concerts for a Cause kick-off
On April 2 from 5-8 p.m. head to Down South Railhouse in Kyle to kick off the second season of Concerts for a Cause. April’s concert will feature music by Lucas Cook and benefit Hays County ECI Homespun, a program for families with children with disabilities and developmental delays. Concerts for a Cause is a way to raise
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awareness of and raise money for some of the local-to-Hays County charities that work to make this “simply charming” county an even better place to live. Visit kyleconcerts.com for more information.
on April 9. This month’s theme is “Backyard Fun” and partners with HEB Plus! Kyle. Enjoy local vendors, arts & crafts, farm to market items, live music and more. The event is held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hays County Fair, Music & Crawfish Fest
Spring Fling to Your Feet 5K & Kids’ Dash
Central Texas Speedway will host the inaugural fair and festival featuring live music, carnival rides, games, go-kart rentals and crawfish. Admission is free. Visit www. centraltexasspeedway.com for a schedule and more information.
Kyle Market Days
Come out to Historic City Square Park in Kyle to kick off the 2016 season of Market Days
Manchaca United Methodist Church will host a fun spring benefit event on April 16 starting at 7:30 a.m. to raise funds that will help community schoolchildren. The inaugural Spring Fling to Your Feet 5K & Kids’ Dash will take place at Manchaca Elementary School, 12120 Manchaca Road, across the street from the church. Visit www.ManchacaUMC.org/5KRun for more details.
VFW Dance Thursday April 7th, 2016 Entertainment provided by
Broken Arrow of Kyle
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Easter Activities Farmer Fred’s Spring Carnival
The annual spring carnival will run from 6-9 p.m. March 24 and feature a free egg hunt, concessions and attractions for an additional cost. The event will be held at San Marcos Plaza Park.
Eikon Church Easter Egg Drop Extravaganza
On Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the San Marcos High School, Eikon Church will be hosting the largest Easter egg hunt the San Marcos area has ever seen. 40,000 eggs will be dropped from a helicopter in a designated zone for the kids. The helicopter will be showing up to drop the eggs starting at 11:30 a.m. There will be inflatables, face painting, a photo booth, a live DJ, and the Easter bunny will even be there.
Community Easter Service
Join us for a Community Easter Service at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. We have professional, secure preschool and children’s programs for children, babies through 5th grade. The service will be at Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle.The event will be held March 27 at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Hays Hills Baptist Church
Kyle Easter Eggstravaganza
The City of Kyle will host its annual Eggstrasvaganza at Gregg-Clarke Park, 1100 W. Center St., on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy free carnival games, inflatables, food vendors, age-specific egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Buda Easter Egg Hunt
Hop to City Park for an egg-citing egg hunt on March 26 from 9-11:30 a.m.! Kids will make a dash towards the hunting ground to try and collect as many eggs and treats that can be found. Following the egg hunt, there will be more activities and fun for the whole family.
Mountain City’s Easter Egg Hunt
The Mountain City egg hunt will take place on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at 101 Mountain City Drive.
Easter Services
Friday, March 25 • Christ in the Passover Celebrate the sight, smells, and tastes experienced at the Last Supper at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center Easter Sunday, March 27th SonRise Service at 7:15 a.m. at Hometown Kyle Pavilion
Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. at the Worship Center Good Friday 7 p.m. at the Worship Center Easter Sunday 7 a.m. on the Chapel Lawn 9 a.m. at the Worship Center 11 a.m. at the Chapel 10:00 a.m. Children’s Events: Egg Launch and Hunt Free nursery care available at the 9 & 11 services
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Celebrate Resurrection Faith Together! Bring a Flower to Place on the Cross. SonRise Service - Youth led @ the Pavilion Traditional Worship - Sanctuary Casual Praise Worship - Family Life Center
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Spring Fling to Your Feet 5K and Kids’ Dash - Saturday, April 16 Register at: www.ManchacaUMC.org/5k-Run
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Kyle looks to collect on overdue utility bills BY MOSES LEOS III
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With $1 million in money owed to Kyle stemming from delinquent utility bills, the city is now taking much more stringent measures to collect. But one city council member believes the city must also overhaul the way it takes payment from current customers. In February, the Kyle City Council voted to amend a court collection agreement with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP to allow for the collection of delinquent utility fees. Perwez Moheet, Director of Finance in Kyle, said the city cannot ignore delinquent utility accounts that go to collections. “We have to comply with our fiduciary responsibility,” Moheet said. “It doesn’t go away, it has to be absorbed, so the rest of our customers absorb it into their rates. To be fair to everyone else, we have to make an effort to collect.” Within the city’s amended agreement, Kyle would allow Linebarger to collect on utility accounts that are 60 days past due or older.
The accounts relate to water, wastewater and trash services provided by Kyle. Moheet said 60 percent of the city’s delinquent utility accounts are over three years old. According to the agreement, which expires March 2018, Linebarger will administer a collection fee of 30 percent of the actual amounts owed to the city. The rate, according to city documents, is similar to the collection rate for court collections. According to Moheet, the city entered into a contract in 2007 with a CSII, a collection agency, for delinquent utility accounts. But he said the city “discovered” a decline in collection rate from the company. “We had to do something different because our receivable balances were increasing,” Moheet said. “We had to try something new.” He added Linebarger is “pretty aggressive” on collection activities. Moheet said the city’s ultimate goal is to ensure customers are in compliance. He said the city does “everything possible” to help customers “stay on course with utility accounts.” NOTICE
According to the agreement, which expires March 2018, Linebarger will administer a collection fee of 30 percent of the actual amounts owed to the city.
Delinquent bills in Kyle TIME IN DELINQUENCY
TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OWED
NO. OF ACCOUNTS
31-60 days
$50,125
523
61-90 days
$19,942
120
91-120 days
$14,920
86
121-180 days
$32,627
105
181 days-one year
$60,408
254
1-2 years
$113,664
474
2-3 years
$118,988
485
Over 3 years
$656,784
2,820
STAFF REPORT Tax season is fast approaching, as federal income tax returns are due April 15. But how do taxes in Texas, which has no state income tax, stack up against other states? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, every year, the average U.S. household pays more than $5,700 in federal income taxes. WalletHub put together the differences in state tax obligations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. So how does Texas rank? With 1 being the lowest in tax rates and 25 being the median, Texas taxes rank:
• 29th – overall effective state & He said the city institutes said the one billing date local tax rate partial payment plans to “worked when we were a • 1st – income tax (no income assist those with financial small city,” but now the tax) hardships. According to procedure places strain on • 47th – real-estate tax (property Communications Specialist city staff. ad valorem tax) Kim Hilsenbeck, the city Tenorio faced the struggle • 1st – vehicle property tax has “11 different ways” for when she attempted to • 38th – sales & excise taxes. residents to pay their utility make a payment in October bills. 2015, but found the line to When looking at the effective “We know people have pay utility bills “was out the total state & local taxe rates on financial hardships and door.” She didn’t believe median U.S. household, Texas try to make things work,” it was a lack of customer had a rate of 11.17%, when Moheet said. “We don’t want service, but said city staff adding up all local taxes paid by to report (citizens) to credit was “just overwhelmed.” Texas residents. That came to agencies, or have their water “They were working hard $5,122 per year in local taxes on cut off or have collection to get everyone through, but the median state household. agencies call them.” the line was crazy,” she said. When adjusting for cost of District 6 counclimember “There was a lot of negative living index (COL) within the Daphne Tenorio said she emotion from people in state, Texas moves to 23rd place was okay with working line.” from 29th place. with Linebarger to collect For Tenorio, adding Alaska came in first with an outstanding fees. multiple billing dates for effective total state and local tax Tenorio said she has seen customers is the solution. rate on mewdian U.S. household Linebarger work with the She said she would like the with a rate of 5.69%. It dropped school district on collections city divided into quadrants, Public to sixth Notice place when adjusting for and they are “amazing.” allowing for four payment “We need help with dates per month. NoticeCOL. of Public Hearing What state ranked last? outstanding bills,” Tenorio She also believed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ALL Illinois came in at 51TO (District said. “These are people who improvements such as Public INTERESTED of PERSONS, THAT: Columbia is included in this moved away, peopleNotice who automated phone payment listing), rate hearing of 14.54%. looked to write accounts. systems could also help Thethe City of Kyle shall with hold aatax public Notice of off Public Hearing However, when adjusting for The opportunity to collect, city. on a request by COL, JacobNew Jisha to takes assignover original York that of Adjustment that’s Board a ‘yes’ thing for us.” “I’d like to see less stress zoning designation. 10.1 acres from But Tenorio said the city’s placed (on city staff ),” she to approximately Thetofindings come from current process of one said. “Multiple payment Agriculture “AG” Warehouse District wallethub.com. IS date HEREBY GIVEN ALL billing is outdated. She dates TO is the way to do so.”
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The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a The Planning and Zoning Commission may request by Shaylon Eckols, Managing Partner of recommend and the City Council may any zoning district which Eckols Properties, Public LLC.Notice (23705 IH-35) for a consider assigning Publicrestrictive. Notice is equivalent or more Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing 33 (Chart 1 variance to Chapter 53 Section Board of Adjustment IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED Setbacks), of the City of Kyle Code of Ordinances. NOTICE A public hearing will be held by the
PERSONS, THAT: Planning and Zoning Commission on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a PERSONS, THAT: Tuesday, April 12,to2016 6:30pm. assignatoriginal zoning to The public hearing will be held by the Board of request by Jacob Jisha The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a approximately 10.1 acres from Agriculture “AG” to Adjustment Monday, April 11, 2016, at 6:30 Warehouse District “W” on property located at 880 request byon Shaylon Eckols, Managing Partner of Eckols A public hearing will be held by the Kyle Windy Hill Road, in Hays County, Texas. Properties, LLC. (23705 IH-35) for a variance to P.M. City on Zoning Tuesday, April 19, The Council Planning and Commission may2016, at Chapter 53 Section 33 (Chart 1 Setbacks), of the City of recommend and the City Council may consider 7:00pm. Kyle Code of Ordinances. All interested are attend the assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or The publicpersons hearing will be encouraged held by the Boardto of Admore restrictive. on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. actionwill and second may be publicjustment hearing and express their opinions on the Council A public hearing be held by thereading Planning and Zoning All interested persons are encouraged to attend the Commission on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. considered at the meeting to follow the variance request. public hearing and express their opinions on the variA public hearing(May will be3, held by the Kyle City public hearing 2016). Council on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 7:00pm. ance request. Street legal, runs like a charm. Excellent condition. Council action and second reading may be considered at 3,100 miles on motor. Been in local parades. Kyle Council Chambers the meeting followCouncil the publicChambers hearing (May 3, 2016). Kyle CitytoHall Kyle Council Chambers $8,500. Call 512-751-1754. 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 100 W Center St., Kyle, Texas 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas Kyle City Hall Council Chambers Petitioner: Shaylon Eckols, Managing Partner 100 W Center St., Kyle, Texas EckolsEckols, Properties,Managing LLC. Owner:Jacob Jacob Petitioner: Shaylon Partner Owner: JishaJisha (512) 268-6688 (830) 743-2448 (830) 743-2448 Eckols Properties, LLC. Publication Date: March 23, 2016 Publication Date: March 23, 2016 (512) 268-6688 Z-16-003
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4 HOURS A WEEK. $13.00/ hour. Weeding, watering and picking up trash/limbs. Flexible day. between Monday - Friday.
Key responsibilities & duties Ensures that product received from production or other plants is recorded correctly. Load and unloads to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met. Maintains cleanliness of work area. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Food Safety, Sanitation and HACCP, etc.) Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
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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.
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Public Notices GRANT ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Buda is soliciting proposals for engineering services to include budget/BCA/ scopes of work/ draft specifications for the preparation of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications and the subsequent preliminary and final design plans and necessary interim and final inspections required by the City for the implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project(s) if the City is awarded a State HMGP contract. Please submit three (3) copies of your proposal of services with one electronic copy on CD or flash drive and a statement of qualifications, resumes of key personnel, references and a list of jobs performed under this or similar programs to Stanley Fees, P.E., City of Buda, 121 Main St. Buda, TX 78610-3320. Proposals must be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 to be considered. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all engineers/ engineering firms that submit proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) as amended.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Patricia Horn Sanford, Deceased, were issued on March 16, 2016, in Docket No. 16-0030-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Patricia Joy Sanford The residence of the Independent Administrator is in Louisville, Jefferson County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, Patricia
Joy Sanford, Independent Administrator. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o Patricia Joy Sanford, Independent Administrator 252 S. Steedland Dr. Louisville, KY 40229 The Independent Administrator has appointed JASON ANDERSON to be Resident Agent to accept service of process in all actions or proceedings with respect to the estate. Claims may, therefore, also be sent to JASON ANDERSON, Resident Agent, addressed to him at 705 A. Yarsa Blvd., Austin, Texas 78748. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Address claims in care of Patricia Joy Sanford, Independent Administrator or JASON ANDERSON, Resident Agent. DATED the 18th day of March, 2016. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: /s/ Francesca Scanio FRANCESCA SCANIO 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396 2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 Email: scanios@ centurylink.net State Bar No. 24077299 Attorneys for Patricia Joy Sanford
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of IRENE P. SANCHEZ, Deceased, were issued on March 14, 2016, in Cause No. 15-0312-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: JESSIE SANCHEZ and GINA SANCHEZ. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Carrie Lane Attorney at Law 100 E. San Antonio, Ste. 102 San Marcos, TX 78666
DATED the 14th day of March, 2016 Carrie Lane Attorney for JESSIE SANCHEZ and GINA SANCHEZ State Bar No.: 24013085 100 E. San Antonio, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 392-1273 Facsimile: (512) 396-8539 E-mail: carrie@ majorslawfirm.com
GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES – PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Buda is soliciting proposals for consultant/management services for grant writing services to prepare FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications and the subsequent project management /administration of the grant if the city is awarded a State HMGP contract. Please submit three (3) copies of your proposal of services with one electronic copy on CD or flash drive and a statement of qualifications for these proposed services to Stanley Fees, P.E., City of Buda, 121 Main St. Buda, TX 78610-3320. Proposals must be received by the City no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2016 to be considered. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all management firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) as amended.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals addressed to Crescent Belterra TX, LLC, (“OWNER”) on behalf of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 (“DISTRICT”) for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the construction of Crescent Belterra Wastewater Main, will be received at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC (“ENGINEER”) at 3815 South Wednesday, April 6th, a.m. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78704 until Wednesday, 6th, 2016 2016 at at 10:00 10:00am. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be plainly marked with name and address of the person or entity submitting the proposal (“BIDDER”) and the following words: PROPOSAL FOR CRESCENT BELTERRA WASTEWATER MAIN. The Crescent Belterra Wastewater Main proposal includes approximately: 1,285 LF of 6” gravity wastewater sewer line with manholes and wastewater appurtenances. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, and Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 rules and criteria. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents will be on file at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78704, where they may be examined without charge. Copies may be examined or obtained from the ENGINEER on or after ccarlton@txengs.com. March 23, 2016. To request a set of plans e-mail ccarlton@txengs.com A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or acceptable BIDDER’s Bond, payable to Crescent Belterra TX, LLC, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the BIDDER will enter into a contract and execute bonds within ten (10) days of award of the Contract. Performance and Payment Bonds shall also be executed on the forms furnished by the OWNER and shall specifically provide for “Performance” and for “Labor and Materials Payment”. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of contract price by a solvent Surety company, authorized to do business in the State of Texas and acceptable to the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all minor defects or irregularities in bidding or bidding prcess except time of submitting bid. The OWNER reserves the right to determine which bids are most advantageous to the OWNER and the DISTRICT, and to award the Contract on this basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after opening of the bids. If a submitted bid is withdrawn within said period, bid guaranty shall become the property of the OWNER, not as penalty, but as liquidated damages, or OWNER may pursue any other action allowed by law. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:00am at the offices of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 South Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78704. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site.
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Public Notices, continued from 2D NOTICE TO CREDITORS (ESTATE OF RICHARD T. HARGROVE)
Notice: Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Richard T. Hargrove, were issued on March 14, 2016, in Cause No. 16-0037-P, in the County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County, Texas, to Anna Bishop Hargrove. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Anna Bishop Hargrove Representative, Estate of Richard T. Hargrove 520 Thousand Oaks Loop San Marcos, Texas 78666
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SCOTT ALLEN FISHER, Deceased, were issued on March 14, 2016, in Docket No. 16-0062-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: SUSAN MARIE FISHER The residence of the Independent Executrix is in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, SUSAN MARIE FISHER, Independent Executrix. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o SUSAN MARIE FISHER, Independent Executrix 113 Pioneer Trail San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Address claims in care of SUSAN MARIE FISHER, Independent Executrix DATED the 15th day of March, 2016. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: /s/ Vincent J. Scanio, Jr. VINCENT J. SCANIO, JR. 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396 2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 Email: scanios@centurylink. net State Bar No. 17702500 ATTORNEYS FOR SUSAN MARIE FISHER
PUBLIC SALE
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. River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below. Date: April 2, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: River Road Self Storage, 880 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 Unit # 34: Antique serving cart, antique stand, large shelves Unit # 83: Table, chairs, microwave, Cato organ, 2 office desks, futon, queen bed frame, wine glasses Unit # 85: Two night stands, baby bed, entertainment center Unit # 111: Drill press, dresser, skill saw, whole saw set, Plazama cutter, big screen TV, 2 Wagner paint sprayers Unit # 114: BBQ pit, reel to reel recorder, roll-a-dex, office desk Unit # 138: Rocker chair, baby stroller, toys Unit # 294: Washer, dryer, bed Unit # 336: 1994 Dodge Dakota sport truck, dolly, T-square Unit # 412: Two TV stands, couch, two end tables, large TV
NO. 16-0070-P ESTATE OF PEGGY N. CHEEK, DECEASED IN THE COUNTY COURT OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS – NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Peggy N. Cheek, Deceased, were issued on March 14, 2016, under Docket No. 16-0070-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to Charles J. Wilkins, Jr. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Peggy N. Cheek, Deceased c/o John H. Gilliam John H. Gilliam Law Office 302 W. Martin Luther King Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered,
are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED March 14, 2016. John H. Gilliam By: /s/ John H. Gilliam Attorney for Applicant
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Administrative Assistant at the City of Buda until 2:00 p.m., March 31, 2016, for “Interim Water Improvements – Pump Stations”. Invitations for Bid may be obtained from Thomas Printing, 304 East 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701 or go to www.texasbidsystem.com. ADDRESS AND MARK ENVELOPE: “Interim Water Improvements – Pump Stations” TO: Purchasing Manager, City of Buda, 121 Main Street, Buda, Texas 78610. TO BE OPENED: 2:00 P.M., January 21, 2016.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE/ AUCTION
Tom Thumb Mini Storage LLC pursuant to the revised civil statutes of Texas 5238B, shall conduct a public sale of the contents of the Storage Rooms listed below in San Marcos, Texas. Telephone (512) 396-3434 on the date shown to satisfy a landlord’s lien. All successful bidders shall take possession and remove the contents of the room immediately. Tom Thumb Mini Storage LLC reserves the right to reject any bids and to withdraw any items from such sale. Date: APRIL 2nd, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: 1006 Hwy 80, San Marcos, TX. HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO BE SOLD UNIT # 1-196 Jose Lopez Jr UNIT # 1-279 Smantha Webber UNIT # 1-323 George Stock UNIT # 1-355 Cassandra Leal UNIT # 1-383 Latresa Campbell UNIT # 3-054 Jamie Gomez UNIT # 3-066 Julio Penn UNIT # 3-068 William D Danna UNIT # 3-069 William D Danna UNIT # 3-070 William D Danna UNIT # 3-090 Harold Causey Jr UNIT # 3-144 Cynthia Parker UNIT # 3-155 William D. Danna UNIT # 3-68A William D. Danna UNIT # 4-005 Jose Alverez UNIT # 4-043 Jon Pina UNIT # 5-05A Melinda Mendoza UNIT # 5-18C Abel Longoria UNIT # 5-28C Josh Kewish UNIT # 7-039 Mary L. Martinez UNIT # 7-059 Javier Estrada UNIT # 7-107 Heather Ruiz UNIT # 7-118 Sedrick D. Smith
PUBLIC SALE
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 Property Code. This sale is listed below. Date: 04/11/2016 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Morningstar Mini Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Units: Unit P103 – Freeman Mix – 1996 Subaru Legacy Unit 1020 – Eric Molina – Medical office furniture, exam tables, etc. Unit 1021 – Eric Molina – Medical office furniture and equipment, etc. Unit 2030 – Lauren Mendez – Bed frame and crib mattress Unit 2093 – Shelia Mae Burbage – Hope chest, furni-
ture, boxes, etc. Unit 3004 – Danny Ramirez – Tennis racquets, boxes, etc. Unit 3137 – Sheila Mae Burbage – Child’s rocking chair, Christmas décor, boxes, etc.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas will be received at the office of the City Engineering Department until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 for the purpose of furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment and the performing of all work required in the construction of the Interim Water Supply – 12” Water Line (FM 967 to Garlic Creek Pump Station) project and other improvements incidental thereto, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud and retained by the City for tabulation, checking and evaluation. BIDS shall be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank form of proposal furnished. Sealed envelopes shall be marked “Bid for Interim Water Supply – 12” Water Line (FM 967 to Garlic Creek Pump Station) - DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016.” Contract documents may be examined without charge at the office of the City Engineer, 100 Houston Street, Buda, Texas 78610. Bid documents can be ordered and obtained for the cost of reproduction at ARC, 4107 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste. 400, Austin TX, 78704 or call (512) 441-2475 or email austin.prod.lamar@e-arc.com. A hard copy can be viewed at the Engineering and Planning office located at 100 Houston Street, Buda, Texas 78610. The project involves boring a new 12” water pipeline (HDPE), with no encasement, using horizontal directional drilling methods, at 3 crossings of Garlic Creek as per specifications and drawings. The City of Buda does not anticipate issuing project Change Orders. Prospective bidders must read the Instructions to Bidders, Contract Documents, and Detailed Specifications to be considered for award. Bids must be submitted on the PROPOSAL AND BID SCHEDULE forms provided. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating proposal prices, the Owner reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject any or all bids. No bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after date on which bids are opened. The final NOTICE OF AWARD of Contract shall be given to the successful bidder by the City within sixty (60) days following the opening of bids and no bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after opening thereof. The successful Bidder must furnish a PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND on the forms provided within these Contract Documents, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, from a surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety. State statutes including wage and hour provisions and contract regulations must be adhered to as they relate to this Project. Contractors will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a contract for the performance of the work for the price quoted in the Bid and will provide evidence of current Personal Injury, Property Liability, Worker’s Compensation, and Builder’s Risk Insurance. In addition, required bonds will need to be submitted. The Contractor will also be required to submit a Reference and Qualifications statement. This form must be complete with the most recent similar type projects within the past three years and other current information. The bid will be awarded to
the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, its officers, employees, and agents. The City will evaluate the bid based on the criteria listed in Texas Government Code 2267.055(a) including but not limited to price; offeror's experience/ reputation; quality of goods or services; impact on ability to use HUBs; safety record; proposed personnel; offeror's financial capability. Price, in accordance with law, will not be the sole evaluation factor. Misrepresentation, whether substantial or otherwise, at any stage of the bidding and award process, shall be considered in this and all future bids in determining whether or not a bid is “responsible”. THE CITY OF BUDA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. The right is also reserved to eliminate a portion of the work or add additional work as required to keep the total contract amount within the funds budgeted. The City shall be the sole judge of “responsible” and “advantageous” and this determination shall be final except in cases of a clear definitive showing that such determination is arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the City Administrative Assistant at the City of Buda until 4:00 p.m., April 7, 2016, for “RFP 16-001 Engineering and Architectural Services”. Requests for Proposal may be obtained from the Purchasing Manager at the Buda Municipal Building, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 or go to www.texasbidsystem.com. ADDRESS AND MARK ENVELOPE: “RFP 16-001, Engineering and Architechtural Services” TO: Purchasing Manager, City of Buda, 121 Main Street, Buda, Texas 78610. TO BE OPENED: 4:00 p.m., April 7, 2016.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the City Administrative Assistant at the City of Buda until 4:00 p.m., April 7, 2016, for “RFP 16-002 Grant Writing and Management Services”. Requests for Proposal may be obtained from the Purchasing Manager at the Buda Municipal Building, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 or go to www. texasbidsystem.com. ADDRESS AND MARK ENVELOPE: “RFP 16-002,
Grant Writing and Management Services” TO: Purchasing Manager, City of Buda, 121 Main Street, Buda, Texas 78610. TO BE OPENED: 4:00 P.M., April 7, 2016.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JIMMIE MARSHALL HILTON, deceased, were issued on March 2, 2016 under Docket number 16-0034-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas to CATHERINE L. DOWLING. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Catherine L. Dowling Independent Executor Estate of Jimmie Marshall Hilton C/O Andrew Gary P.O. Box 727 San Marcos, Texas 78667 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 21st day of March, 2016 Andrew Gary, Bar #7721000 P.O. Box 727 San Marcos, Texas 78667 512-396-2541 andrewgary@grandecom. net Attorney for Catherine L. Dowling
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held online @ Storagetreasures.com By competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after April 8th , 2016 @ 11 a.m. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following
tenant(s). All units have some miscellaneous household items and furniture. ARMANDO VACA-JAIMEZ – Tools, kids toys, appliances JASON PALMER – appliances, safe, tools, mower, bbq pit, sporting goods ORRIN COUFAL – Totes, appliances, shoes, electronics LISA CASTELLON-sporting goods, clothing, boxes, kids toys, ARIANNA BROWN – clothing, kids toys, women’s accessories, jewelry, kitchen accessories BONNIE ROBERTSON – appliances, books, musical keyboard, sporting goods, bbq pit MANUEL MARTINEZ – tools, small appliances, sporting goods
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ELLA LOUISE BURBA
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were issued in the Estate of ELLA LOUISE BURBA, Deceased, No. 16-0043-P, now pending in the Probate Court of Hays County, Texas, on the 14th day of March, 2016, to the following persons who were appointed join Independent Executors of said Estate: SHARON LOUISE BURBA 1100 DARDEN HILL ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78737 EDWARD THOMAS BURBA 10800 DARDEN HILL ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78737 All persons having claims against the Estate described above are hereby directed to address their claims in care of the represntative’s attorney, THOMAS M VANDIVIER, 13062 Hwy 290 West, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78737. Dated this 14th day of March, 2016. Thomas M. Vandivier Attorney for the Executor 13062 Hwy. 290 West Suite 105 Austin, Texas 78737 tmvandivier@gmail.com (512) 288-1195
PUBLIC NOTICE By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 22nd 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).
INVITATION FOR BIDS Separate sealed bids addressed to the Village of San Leanna, will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 19th day of April, 2016 in the Community Building located at 11906 Sleepy Hollow in the Village of San Leanna, Texas at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for CIRCLE DRIVE PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION consisting of approximately 2,060 linear feet of varying width 1-inch HMAC overlay paving work to match existing pavement width and reconstructing approximately 750 linear feet of existing roadway including removing existing material for 23-foot width subgrade and base material with 20-foot width 1½-inch HMAC pavement, constructing 2 speed bumps, grade and shape approximately 300 linear feet of drainage swale and other related work. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form provided. The envelope containing the bid shall indicate clearly on the front that it is a bid for CIRCLE DRIVE PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION and shall state the mailing address and name of the Bidder on the front of the envelope. Bids received after the date and time specified above shall be returned unopened. The final Notice of Award of Contract shall be given to the successful bidder within forty-five (45) days following the opening of bids and no bidder may withdraw his bid within the forty-five (45) day period. Bid security in the form of a bid bond or cashier’s check made payable to the Village of San Leanna in the amount of 5 percent of the total bid amount must accompany each Bid. Performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount from a Surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety are required. State statutes including wage and hour provisions and contract regulations must be adhered to as they relate to this project. A listing of prevailing wage rates is included in the bid documents. The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Copies of the Plans, Specifications and Bid Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations. - Neptune-Wilkinson Associates, Inc., 4010 Manchaca Road, Austin, Texas 78704. - McGraw Hill Dodge, 3315 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913. - Builders Exchange, 4047 Naco Perrin, San Antonio, Texas 78217.
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Bid Documents, Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Neptune-Wilkinson Associates, Inc. at the above address upon payment of forty dollars ($40.00). No refunds will be made. The award of contract, if awarded, shall be to the lowest responsive and responsible Bid submitted. All work shown on the Plans and described in Bid Form shall be completed within the number of consecutive calendar days submitted on the Bid Form. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Village of San Leanna may require, to reject any and all bids and/or to waive any informalities in bids received. Honorable Elizabeth A. Korts, Mayor Village of San Leanna