MARCH 28, 2018 SHUT OUT
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Wimberley students walk out, protest gun violence BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Law enforcement and school district officials surround a group of Wimberley High students who participated in a march against gun violence March 23.
“This was not a politically motivated event. It was to mourn and start a conversation to find answers.”
Kick starting a conversation on gun violence, as opposed to gun control, was the message from Wimberley High students who walked out of campus for a short period Friday. Their goal was to create communication that goes beyond party lines to bring some kind of closure for students and teachers killed in the Parkland, Florida school shooting on Feb. 14. The event was held
–Ben Thomas, Wimberley freshman who wrote a speech for the walkout
a day before millions marched in Austin, Washington D.C. and other major cities across the country advocating for gun violence awareness. A moment of silence was held and balloons
Mixed reviews on passage of Buda City Hall budget
BY KATERINA BARTON PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Above, Congressional District 25 candidates Chris Perri (left) and Julie Oliver sit in a preparation area prior to their debate at the Hays County Tejano Democrats candidate debate at Kyle City Hall. Left, Congressional District 21 candidate Joseph Kopser addresses the forum.
Democratic run-off candidates debate before full crowd BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Texans looking to change the tide of a historically red state and county held high hopes as they listed to Democratic Primary candidates talk the issues in a debate prior to a key May 22 runoff. The standing-room only event, hosted by the Hays County Tejano Democrats and
the Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats at Kyle City Hall, featured Erin Zwiener and Rebecca Bell-Metereau, who are in a runoff for the Democratic nomination for State Representative, District 45. Also taking part in the debate was Chris Perry and Julie Oliver, who are running for U.S. House District 25. A debate was to occur
between Joseph Kopser and Mary Street Wilson, who are running for U.S. House, District 21. However, Wilson was involved in a car accident en route to the event and could not attend. Zwiener and Bell-Metereau often agreed with the Democratic platform, but differed on how to bring that change.
Both candidates, if elected to the seat, will be freshman lawmakers, a key component of the debate’s focus. Bell-Metereau said her approach to policy would be to have patience and persistence, seeking out experts to help educate and learn about the issues.
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It’s that time of year again! The City of Buda’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Buda Sportsplex. The actual Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:30 a.m. This is a fun and free family event with candy and games for the kids. See you there!
To honor and recognize all Viet Nam Veterans, VFW Post 12161 will be serving free coffee and doughnuts at Buda Fire Dept. 8-10 AM on Saturday morning March 31, at 219 Jack Hays Trail at fire dept. Viet Nam vets and other veterans welcome.
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Market in the Park
Market in the Park is the first Saturday of each month from April through September, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Buda’s historical downtown Greenbelt. This is a free event.
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INDEX
BUDA CITY HALL BUDGET, 2A
WIMBERLEY PROTEST, 4A
FIRST DRAFT Single member districts for Buda
BY KATERINA BARTON A $922,943.78 bid for furnishings at Buda’s new city hall and library was approved March 20, but not without some reluctance from city leaders. Originally, the Buda City Council March 7 approved a contract with Workplace Solutions, Inc. for roughly $1.036 million, with the stipulation city staff cut the bid by 10 to 20 percent. Revisions were approved 5-1 with an amendment to add previously eliminated items, resulting in a final amount that marked roughly 10.8 percent in cuts. Council member Lee Urbanovsky cast the dissenting vote, while Mayor George Haehn was absent. During the meeting, staff presented revisions to the original bid, which came in at $921,273.38. Mayor Pro Tem Wiley Hopkins motioned to approve that amount, but it died on the dais because
were released into the gloomy sky for those who lost their lives in a school shooting nearly five weeks ago. Regardless of the time, students across the nation are
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An illustrative plan showing what three single-member districts could look like in Buda was given unanimous approval from city leaders March 20. The move kicks off a series of public input meetings that will lead up to the first election of single-member districts in November. The outline for the single-member districts is based on 2010 census blocks and uses an estimated population for 2018. Some council members were concerned with using the older census numbers. However, city staff assured council that this is the most reliable data that could be used for this process. The next census will be conducted in 2020 and Buda can redistrict then, if necessary. The 2018 population estimate was calculated by locating houses by utility accounts and then multiplying households by 2.92, which is the average single-family household size, according to illustrative plan documents. Each district holds around 5,000 persons with District 1 representing the highest minority populations – 48.78 percent of the Hispanic population and 4.19 percent of the Black population. Robert Heath, a consulting lawyer for the city with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLC, presented the plan and said District 1 contained a majority of the minority populations in order to maintain areas of common community interest and avoid discrimination
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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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Above, family, friends and supporters of Maria Garcia, a Wimberley woman who has been detained in an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) facility, hold up signs calling for her release. Below, Francisco, a relative of Wimberley resident Maria Garcia, holds a sign in support for her release from ICE custody.
Neighbors plea for release of local resident from ICE detention BY MOSES LEOS III
For the second time in a month, a Wimberley area family is fundraising to help get a relative out of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody (ICE). While there is still a ways to go for supporters of Maria Garcia, who has been detained at the South Texas Detention Center since Feb. 26, they ultimately hope to get the mother of two children and 10-year Wimberley resident out on bond. However, Mike Sullivan, a longtime Wimberley resident who attended a fundraiser in support of Garcia Monday, said what transpired from a family altercation might have gone too far. “I’m not happy with how the Hays County Sheriff’s Office releases these folks to ICE. I think it’s unfortunate,” Sullivan said. “It’s supposedly the law, but there are other counties and cities where this protocol isn’t followed like it is here.” According to Garcia’s family members, troubles began Feb. 11 when Garcia confronted her sister, whom she learned had an affair with her husband. At some point during the confrontation, Garcia allegedly struck her sister. However, the full extent of the alleged assault is unknown. Amelia Gayosso, a Wim-
berley resident for 20 years and a friend of Garcia, said Garcia “collaborated with everyone” and gave her side of the story. However, both Garcia and Gayosso felt it was “awkward” to go before a judge on Feb. 24. Gayosso said when Garcia complied and went before the judge she discovered there was a warrant for her arrest. Garcia was informed she should turn herself in. Garcia was booked into the Hays County Jail Feb. 24 for assault family violence, which is a Class A misdemeanor.
Alma, a relative of Garcia’s who asked not to use her last name, said the family was told on Feb. 24 they could pay a fine and Garcia would be released. “When we went to pay the fine, the person in charge said, ‘Oh, no. She’s not going to get out because of ICE and it’s in their hands,” Alma said. “No one told us. She couldn’t give us a call or anything or allow us to talk to her anymore.” Since then, Alma, Gayosso, Sullivan and many others began fighting to get Garcia out of custody.
For Sullivan, the case to humanize those who was the second he and might be in Garcia’s situmembers of Wimberley ation. Indivisible, a Democratic “These are people who advocacy group, have have lived here for 10 taken up. In January, Victo 20 years. This is their tor Avedano-Ramirez, a home. There is no other Wimberley resident and home for them to go to,” an undocuGilroy said. mented perAlma, who son, was ar“These are is a child rested for two of the Depeople who velopment, outstanding misdemeanRelief and have lived or warrants; Education for Avedano was Minors here for 10 Alien later placed (DREAM) into an ICE said what to 20 years. Act, detention happened facility beThis is their to Garcia fore he was increases her home. There level of conreleased on bond. cern. It also is no other Sullivan bolsters her said Wimberdesire to ophome for ley Indivisible pose anti-imis reaching migration them to go out to Rep. legislation. Roger Wil“I cannot to.” liams (R-Ausimagine that tin) and Will she would do –Mary Gilroy, Hurd (R-San something longtime Wimberley Antonio) to like that, but resident get assistance that’s nothing getting Garcia compared out of custody. They’ve to what other people do. also asked for help from Not saying other people Rep. Beto O’Rourke as need to be there (in ICE well. detention) or anything,” Wimberley Indivisible Alma said. “But it was just and Garcia’s family and anger. I think she realfriends have also orgaized she didn’t have to do nized petitions for her that.” release. That includes Hays County Sheriff’s gathering more than 100 office spokesperson said signatures from supportthe office followed its own ers so far. protocol in such cases. Longtime Wimberley However, ICE determines resident Mary Gilroy said if a detainer should be she and others are trying issued.
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council members were unhappy with those cuts. After the motion died, council members were notified that if no action was made, the contract would be considered breached and would go to the full price of $1,036,278.34. In a turn of events, council member Evan
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Ture had unintentionally exited the chamber before the vote to use the restroom and had not voted in the first motion. When Ture returned, he motioned to approve the $921,000-plus figure, while also adding in two items. Although funding was eventually approved, sev-
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eral city council members voiced frustration over the cuts and the timeline to approve the furnishings. Council member David Nuckels said during the meeting while he approved of the second bid, he was upset with the short amount of time they had to do so. “(City staff) have done what we asked, y’all reduced the budget. I hated seeing a lot of those things go, but you did what we asked. But this has got to stop, this waiting until the last second,” Nuckels said. “This just doesn’t feel like it got scrutinized that well, but maybe it did.” The previously scheduled move into the new municipal complex has already been delayed from May 24 to June 1. The reason for the delaywas extended furniture budget discussions, so council members felt pressured not to further increase the timeline. Additionally, many of the cuts to the initial budget required city staff to take furniture out of the bid, rather than opting for cheaper furnishings. “I wanted less eliminations and more discounts on items – I wanted more in reducing the cost of some items,” Urbanovksky said. “Eleven percent would have been okay provided it was not eliminating items because
BY THE NUMBERS What was eliminated from Buda’s bid?
Some of the top items that were eliminated were several expensive tables and chairs throughout both areas and a reduction of cost in the city manager’s office by 20 percent. The presentation also stipulated reuse and redistribution of furnishings in the current city hall and library. Many of the chairs in the initial bid are priced at more than $1,200, including 11 chairs priced at $1,441.11 each, which would be located in the city manager’s office and council chambers. Four lounge chairs priced at $1,139.06 each would be located in the library. Another high expense item includes two credenzas, or cupboards, priced at $2,320.03 each, which would be located in the assistant city manager’s and finance offices.
we’re taking stuff out of rotation of the library that I kind of wanted.” In response, City Project Manager Ray Creswell said even the first bid was under the budget provided in the request for proposal (RFP). Creswell said lowering the price might lower the quality of some furnishings, especially since they will be used extensively in a commercial environment. City staff also explained that there is a health benefit to using more expensive commercial furnishings that have anti-microbial fabric. A request for proposal (RFP) was issued on Feb. 7 for this project and Workspace Solutions Inc. submitted the only bid. The budget for the project, as established by the 2014 Bond Proposition 1
which allocated funds for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for the new City Hall and Library building set a budget of $1,125,954. The final approved bid results in $203,010.22 in savings. According to the city’s presentation, the largest amount of reduced cost is “due to change of finishes and substitution for another type chair or case good item.” “I’m happy with Mr. Creswell’s work with the city staff to cut it to where we’re at, I appreciate and agree with Lee’s (Urbanovsky) concerns. It sounds like he weights a little bit more some of the issues he brought up.” Ture said. “I think Mr. Creswell responded well to what we asked him and worked with staff to get it to where we’re at.”
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“I don’t know if there is racially polarized voting or not, we haven’t done an analysis, but we’ve made an effort to avoid cracking or packing minorities.” – Robert Heath on Buda single member districts See story on page 1A
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Now, what was I saying? From the Crow’s Nest
by Clint Younts
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was glad to hear Easter falls on April 1 this year because I’m not apt to forget what day to hide eggs for the grandkids this time. It’s kinda sad when the kids show up with their Easter baskets, and they have to hear from Gramps that there aren’t any eggs because a coyote ate the Easter Bunny. So I had them search the yard for weeds and whoever filled their basket first got a big, shiny quarter. Naw, I didn’t really do that because I have a wife who can remember every birthday, holiday and other important dates. I don’t know about all men, but I have problems remembering stuff like this. Oh, I can remember dates in history like July 4, 1776 and December 7, 1941, and I even recall there was some war back in 1812, or was it 1813? I can’t remember. I don’t forget our wedding anniversary because it’s also the first day of summer. Now if I were to forget what day is the vernal equinox, you’ll find me sleeping in the barn until June 23. Just in case, I programmed the calendar in my cellphone to remind me the day before. I just hope I can remember where I left my phone before summer arrives. I can’t remember my own grandchildren’s birthdays. I do recall that I have three of ‘em, but don’t ask me when they were born or even how old they are. One is somewhere between six and ten years old, and his sister is a year or two younger, but I just don’t recall the specifics. I do know they still believe in the Easter Bunny. Oh, crap! When is Easter this year? Oh, that’s right. April 1. Phwew! We nearly had another coyote disaster. You know, ever since I had surgery a few years back, my memory has been terrible. I blame it on the anesthesia, but it could’ve been from all the 12-ounce pre-op medication that I took for 30 years prior to my surgery. I can remember the names of characters in Saturday morning cartoons from the ‘60s like Dick Dastardly and Muttley, but I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the cops in that show I watch every Wednesday night. Who else finds himself walking into a room in your house and forgetting why you’re there? Happens way too often to me. Luckily, I always remember why I walked into our bathroom. There’s nothing like a full bladder or an intestinal spasm to jog your failing memory. As bad as my memory is, there are a few things I never forget. Like you never want to take a walk in the woods in springtime without pulling on boots and strapping on your gun belt. It’s amazing how seeing a 6-foot rattler just inches away from your foot can forever carve a notch in your memory. I remember that I should never wear stripes with plaids. If I had known this back in 1976, I probably would’ve had a date to the senior prom instead of sitting home alone watching Starsky & Hutch. I remember to always check the status of the roll of toilet paper before getting down to business in a public restroom. I remember that Wednesday is trash day. I seldom forget this fact because on Tuesday afternoons, I hear, “Before you sit down and drink a beer, take the garbage to the dumpster.” I remember it is impolite to pass gas in a crowded elevator. Sometimes I forget that I’m in a crowded elevator. There was something else I was going to tell y’all that I always remember, but, dang it, I plumb forgot what it was. Oh, by the way, when is Easter this year? crowsnest78610@gmail.com We love getting to read Clint Younts’ goings-on at the ranch. Some times we forget to pay him. He gets paid in beer. Now, where did we put that? Oh, yes. It WAS in the newspaper office refrigerator.
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POINT AND COUNTERPOINT The Crazies vs the Sane
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n a recent Hays Free Press column, Phil Jones lamented America’s division and its detriment to our country. Aside from wondering where it’s going, he offered few reasons for its existence. Further expansion is needed to explain this problem, and one reason is that the divide has two sides: the crazies and the sane. The sane see the country slipping away from objective truth. Separate restrooms worked fine until a presidential executive order disrupted this natural order. Men want to become women merely by wishing it and demanding that society agree. Same gender marriages are the cause de jour. Women want jobs they can’t physically do and are encouraged by PC denials of differences between men and women. All this is in the name of individual rights, with courts and judges agreeing. The crazies think gun control will stop mass shootings while supporting Planned Parenthood’s massacre of unborn children. They extol the felonious and lampoon the virtuous. Objective truth is under attack. It began with Charles Darwin and is carried on by secular humanists, “proving” that no God was needed for creation since life arose from inanimate goo, improving itself through natural selection. With God out of the equation absolute truth disappears. Man creates the truth by wishing it to be so, and folly rules. With no God as ultimate authority, fallible, fatuous men make the rules. At best these rules are contradictory and argumentative, and have a reputation of being based on feeling rather than fact. Michael Brown was shot wrestling with a policeman over a firearm, yet many use the fallacious “hands up” sign as a protest against police brutality. Any person with a mental state grounded in truth will see this. The opposition sees it another way
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because they want it to be otherwise. Natural law rules whether we like it or not, and there are consequences for its denial. For those wishing to fly, I invite them to jump off a tall building and have their dreams come true, if only for a few seconds. So why this American division? Equal in number, more or less, are those who recognize that this country has been a beacon of freedom and opportunity for the world, and that is slipping away. They will fight tooth and nail to surrender no more territory to the crazies. The crazies think more government will fix inadequacies. But government is well known for oppressive taxation, inefficiency, and over-regulation, which cripples innovation, creation and self-esteem. If I may use the Bible as a history of human behavior, 4000 years of human stupidity is well-chronicled, and predictions of future folly are well noted. Kingdoms rise and fall by ignoring truth, and when truth is substituted by attention to self and its whims, by lassitude and lethargy, by a loss of work ethic (the state owes me a living), there will always be those who say something to the contrary and be shouted down by the crazies. The crazies will, if logic fails, fall back on the racism accusation. Or it’s the NRA’s fault. Look at music, pornography, foul language in public. Changes are creating a less civil society, with people more concerned with themselves and their rights than negative effects on their neighbors. Soon the definition of a lady and a gentleman will be obsolete unless enough people say, “Enough!’ May it be sooner rather than later. That’s what I think but I could be wrong, you know.
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y day job is trying to sort out what is sane and what is not sane, an occupation often trickier than it sounds. It’s good to know someone has figured it out, and it’s really quite simple: Agree with Ray and you’re sane; disagree and you’re not. Then, just as I thought everything was settled, he has the nerve to say he could be wrong. C’mon Ray, you’re making me crazy. One fascinating feature of human behavior is our nostalgia for things past, not necessarily as they happened, but as decorated by time. Memory can be colored by wish or fear, as surveillance videos are now proving beyond doubt, and that brings us to the subject at hand. This country has always offered unfettered opportunity for everyone willing to work hard and keep a clean nose, right? Why mess with that? Oops, wait a minute. Seems like I remember being a college student, trying to register as a geology major, only to be told by the department chairman there was “no place for women” in that field. Instead of kicking his shins, as he richly deserved, I tucked my tail between my legs and left, embarrassed at my ignorance, my brashness. Anglo Saxon Protestant males sometimes have memory gaps about such stories. Since I like most of those I know, I’m rather glad it’s outside their reach, and thus not tattooed on their experience, but it was long part of life for far more than half of America’s population. Equal opportunity laws have altered both practices and memories. Passed-down memories of a laid back South with ladies, gentlemen, and mint juleps on the porch meet with mind static when confronted with these actual ads: “$100 reward for negro Pompey.
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40 years old, brand on left jaw.” “Ran away, negro man Henry. Left eye out and much scarred with the whip.” “Ran away, negress Caroline. Has collar with one prong turned down.” When objective truth is attacked, fact-checks help, and so does reasoning. Ray tells us that natural law always rules. That was the basis of Darwin’s theory of evolution, so it beats me why one is godless and the other is not. In the final edition of Origin of the Species, Darwin spoke of the grandeur in natural selection, with life being breathed by the Creator into one or a few forms, and beautiful,wonderful forms coming from this simple beginning as earth cycled through its laws of change. He observed that organisms best adapted to their environment are likely to live longer and produce more offspring, their slightly altered offspring do the same, and after thousands of generations, extreme changes occur. Ears may grow outward, for instance (the better to hear you with, my dear, handy if you’re a predator). Natural selection. Genius plan. Once understood, farmers began to use it to develop new strains. Do Creationists think God is absent in Charolais cattle or Granny Smith apples? Oh well. Wishing for objectivity is about as realistic as wishing to fly. The best we can do is have a little tolerance for others’ ideas, and that may be what’s missing in our great division. Seems like tolerance has something to do with love, described as the greatest of gifts, but then, I could be wrong too.
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Wimberley Protest: Students protest violence Continued from pg. 1A
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for County Judge. “We’re tired of the NRA controlling the message on all fronts and its time for a change. I came here to support these students.” Although the protest was approved by Wimberley ISD, Superintendent Dwain York did not allow the press on school property. The Hays Free Press reached out to the school district for clarification on the situation, but no comment was received as of press time. “I think it was a politically motivated move,” Becerra said. “It’s an unfortunate stance by the district and I don’t agree with it.” Despite a community of parents and students torn with the walkout, Davis said she is surprised by the number of students who participated in the walkout. “Everything went smoothly and a lot better than I anticipated,” Davis said. “The students who were counter-protesting were even respectful and I am very proud of our community and the support we had.”
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munity that were against the walkout. Living in a community that is predominantly conservative, Davis said she knew of students who were in support of the walkout, but did not participate because they had friends who were not in support. “A lot of the boys were very hesitant to go just because of what people would think,” Davis said. “When you grow up only knowing one perspective, it’s hard to get away from that.” Since the Parkland shooting, Davis said Wimberley High School has tried to revamp security. At least four officers are always present at the school and students have been expelled because of threats made to other students. Thomas said his frustration stemmed from the misinterpretation of the walkout from parents and students alike, but he is happy with the overall turnout and messages conveyed. “This (protest) was a necessary event and it was peacefully executed,” said Ruben Bacerra, Democratic candidate
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still mourning the loss of the students in Parkland and look to one another for answers. The Wimberley High School walkout, which was a polarizing and controversial act of protest from within the halls of the school, featured roughly 100 students who attempted to start a non-partisan conversation about finding a solution to gun violence in schools. “We all can agree that there is an underlying problem here, but we don’t know how to reach the solution,” said Ben Thomas, a Wimberley High School freshman who wrote a speech for the walkout. “This was not a politically motivated event. It was to mourn and start a conversation to find answers.” When writing his speech, which was recited by freshman Jessica Davis, Thomas said his intent was to promote a discussion in the community and raise questions about safety in schools – something he feels is lacking across the nation. However, the protest did not come without its concern from parents. On Facebook, parents and students discredited the walkout, stating it was an attempt to push a liberal agenda. At the walkout, some students wore “Make American Great Again” and t-shirts in support of President Donald Trump as a symbol of protest. Davis said there were members of the com-
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defined by the Voting Rights Act. “We’ve tried to draw a district where there is a significant concentration of Hispanic population,” Heath said during the meeting. “I don’t know if there is racially polarized voting or not, we haven’t done an analysis, but we’ve made an effort to avoid cracking or packing minorities.” Cracking refers to splitting strong voting groups in to many districts and packing refers to taking groups that have a strong vote in many districts and concentrating them in district/districts to have less voting power. Heath said the district may look convoluted, but the city boundaries are convoluted, and so it is not going to be compact in that sense. After seeing the interactive maps, Council Member Evan Ture was concerned about how certain neighborhoods were broken up between districts. “That is the illustrative plan, which is kind of the first take and the first and best pass from the consultant. My initial take was that it was very good and covered a lot of the criteria, but quite a few neighborhoods were split, so I was making an attempt to try and combine neighborhoods so that
“A lot of the boys were very hesitant to go just because of what people would think. When you grow up only knowing one perspective, it’s hard to get away from that.” Robert Heath, a consulting lawyer for the city with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLC
it’s easily explainable,” Ture said. “I felt like one of the criteria was missed with keeping it compact in keeping some of the neighborhoods together.” Although Ture tried to adjust the lines of the district during the meeting, he found it difficult to keep the standard deviation for persons per district below the required 10 percent, while also keeping Hispanic voters together. “Overall I think they’ve done a great job of keeping all the criteria, districting the city well, and keeping us out of any legal potential pitfalls,” Ture said. The plans are now open for public comment which can be directed to the city clerk. Council will receive a report on the public comments on May 1 and by May 15, council will be considering possible revisions to the plans.
Aug. 8 is the deadline for council to adopt the final plan before the elections on Nov. 6. “I encourage all citizens to come up with their own plans as well,” Ture said. In the 2017 election, residents of Buda voted to transition three city council seats into single-member districts. In January, City Council Places 2, 4 and 6 were randomly drawn to be the first seats to make the switch. Ron Fletcher, Buda’s charter review committee chairman, told the Hays Free Press in 2017 that Buda residents were interested in voting for single-member districts to give better representation to all residents. City council members are currently voted in atlarge, where all residents in the city limits vote for all council seats.
Candidates Forum the rules,” Zweiner said. “I see myself as someone who will excel in picking battles. There is a bit of a game to it.” Healthcare was another big point of discussion and both candidates agreed that universal healthcare for citizens is both economically and ethically feasible. Bell-Metereau said Medicaid expansion is essential, citing the need to provide healthcare coverage for people regardless of their economic status to ensure a better quality of life for all.
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Hays CISD powerlifters place at state A pair of Hays CISD powerlifting athletes came away with hardware and a place on the podium based on their finishes at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state meet. Hays High senior Ryan Leal (middle, left) claimed fourth place in the 220-pound weight class at the state meet held at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene. Leal caps off a season where he also took first place at the Regional meet in Burleson on March 10. Also earning a spot on the podium at state was Lehman High’s Cameron Saucedo (right), who finished 5th in the 123-pound weight class. Saucedo set a new personal record (PR) on all 3 of his lifts and broke all of the 4 school records for that class.
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Hays Rebel pitcher Maxine Valdez unloads a pitch in Friday’s home win over Vandegrift.
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Rebs’ Valdez pitches shutout game in 10-0 win over Vipers BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
Lehman coach opens up his past to help students’ futures
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Lehman High head girls basketball coach James Halatin credits his family for his successes in life. Halatin was adopted by Ted and Carolyn Halatin on March 17, 1980
BY MOSES LEOS III St. Patrick’s Day celebrations don’t always involve green, gold and an abundance of adult beverages in James Halatin’s household. Instead, Halatin approaches March 17 with a high amount of reverence. It was on that day in 1980
when 8-year-old James Burkette, of Kerrville, was adopted into the home of Ted and Carolyn Halatin. Years later, James Halatin, who currently serves as an English teacher and head girls basketball coach at Lehman High, views his upbringing as a way to identify with troubled students and athletes in order
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to help them succeed in the long term. “Some kids think, ‘He’s got a silver spoon and dresses nice and has a large vocabulary.’ But it was not always like that,” James Halatin said. “I tell them it’s okay to go through situations like that, and it will make you a better person as you get older.”
Halatin’s earliest memories center on his birth mother, who he said had long, black hair and had a very light complexion. James Halatin also recalled at least one younger brother and a younger sister.
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Hays Lady Rebel junior pitcher Maxine Valdez pitched a five-inning complete game shutout with nine strikeouts and allowed one hit in a dominating 10-0 victory over the Vandergrift Vipers Friday. “She threw very few pitches tonight,” said Hays head coach Lisa Cone. “She was right on, everything was working well for her. I think she knew what pitch I was calling before I called it tonight. It was a great night for her on the mound.” Valdez had her perfect game snapped with two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning when a Viper batter hit a slow ground ball up the middle. Hays second baseman Julie Blumhagen made a jump on the ball to try and save the perfect game, but the ball was just out of her reach as it hit off of her glove and stalled in the dirt. Although the perfect game and no-hit bid was taken away, Valdez
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UIL to implement tackling certification for coaches SUBMITTED REPORT
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) and the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) have worked collaboratively to take an unprecedented step forward to make football a safer sport. In October 2017, the UIL Legislative Council passed a rule requiring
every Texas high school and junior high school football coach to become certified in teaching tackling as a part of the official UIL Coaches Certification Program beginning with the 2018-19 school year. With this new measure, UIL has made Texas the first in the country to implement a mandatory statewide tackling certification program for
all football coaches. In a joint effort between UIL and THSCA to raise standards and improve safety, Atavus Sports was selected as the exclusive provider to oversee and administer the certification process statewide. Atavus Sports is a Seattle-based organization focused on tackling techniques and tackle
data analytics. The primary objective of this collaboration is to enhance Texas high school football by providing best practices in tackling training for all football coaches and keeping athletes who play the game safer. “The UIL Legislative Council was overwhelmingly in favor of supporting this measure,” said Dr. Charles Breithaupt,
Executive Director of the University Interscholastic League. “We view the addition of a mandatory tackling certification for football coaches as a positive educational extension that will ultimately improve the game and the welfare of our students.” Preventing injuries is paramount for all coaches and players, and we felt that as an organization it
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was our duty to seek out the best possible solutions to keeping our players safe.” The certification process for coaches begins in July 2018 and will be available in two formats “The game is changing, and we have to be willing to change with it,” said D.W. Rutledge, Executive
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regained her composure and finished the game strong allowing only that one hit in the fourth inning, while striking out two more batters in the top of the fifth frame. “Julie almost made the play,” Cone said. “I mean, it was amazing that she got to that ball and she almost came up with it. We did score it as a hit because it was so far back here. It appeared that she would’ve been safe if we would’ve made the throw, but it was a great job of getting over here. I couldn’t believe it.” The bottom of the lineup got things going for Hays in the second inning when Abbie Blackwell hit a sacrifice fly ball to bring in Illyanna Cisneros for the first run of the game. Blumhagen then brought in another run with her triple into the outfield, followed up with a single by Madi Butler to plate the team’s third run of the inning. Hays scored four more runs in the third inning, which was started by an RBI
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Ideas of artificial turf playing surfaces at the Hays and Johnson schools’ baseball and softball fields struck out Tuesday. By virtue of a change order on construction at Johnson High, Hays CISD Superintendent Eric Wright chose to install natural grass on the soon-to-be constructed fields, bringing an abrupt end to a month’s long debate on the matter. Wright’s decision came after he investigated the reasons behind placing artificial turf at Johnson High. The Johnson High baseball and softball fields were at the heart of a monthslong conversation in the community over equity in the district. Playing a major role in that discussion was Hays High’s new baseball and softball complex, which was approved by voters in the May 2017 bond. Under voter approved language, the $3.6 million facility called for a grass playing surface. However, the board ultimately approved increasing the budget to a potential $4.4 million after parents and students advocated for a turf surface. The additional monies were to come from potential cost savings from Proposition 2 of the May bond. However, the board’s decision did not specify which surface was to be installed at Hays. After talking with the district’s Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee, Wright said there “was no discussion one way or the other” regarding turf at Johnson High. He said the price was folded into the total cost of the new
campus. He also discovered the majority of the district’s FBOC favored natural grass. Wright said options to include turf at Hays High’s new complex would have meant doing away with permanent restroom facilities and a concession stand. Installing artificial turf surface at the Hays complex would have pushed the cost to $5.2 million. Wright also argued that students who plan to play at the next level might not go to a college or university with artificial turf surface, hindering their progression. Wright said “there is nothing wrong” with students learning soft skills associated with maintaining a grass and dirt playing surface. “It’s a matter of principle and a matter of dollars, not a matter if I prefer natural grass or turf,” Wright said. “It’s just the voters spoke, the Bond Oversight Committee has spoken and we have to honor our word and do what we told people we’re going to do, so they trust us for future bond elections. Max Cleaver, Hays CISD chief operation officer (COO), said they expected to receive the majority of the $1.272 million already spent toward installation of artificial turf at Johnson High. Cleaver added it wasn’t too late for the change order at the Johnson fields.
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However, Hays CISD Board Trustee Willie Tenorio said he wanted a breakdown of the cost the district has so far incurred on placing turf at Johnson High. Trustee Teresa Tobias said she wanted to see what potential cost savings came from the change. Trustee Holly Raymond said she was “stunned” the district was having another conversation on the playing surface. Raymond, who advocated for an artificial turf surface, said she was frustrated the district has changed its mind several times on the matter and felt the grass surface didn’t benefit students. “I’m not used to this level of flip-flopping. We make hard decisions and we stick with them and move on,” Raymond said. Board President Merideth Keller, however, said the decision to increase the amount for the facility was predicated on potential cost savings that might not be available. Keller said trustees had already voted on schematics, design and the guaranteed maximum price for the facility. She believed trustees had opportunities to settle the discussion once and for all, but didn’t follow through. “We did a disservice by continuing the conversation after we approved the CDs (Construction Documents),” Keller said. “We allowed that to happen and for that, I am sorry.”
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Members of the Hays Rebel softball team break a huddle after Friday’s win over Vandegrift.
double by Valdez, to build their lead to 7-0 entering the top of the fourth. “I’ve been pitching a lot of BP (batting practice) to the kids,” said Cone. “And the kids that have the hot bats – kind of who I’ve been putting in the lineup – and that’s what worked tonight. At practice those kids are hitting the ball well and I’m noticing.” The Lady Rebels sealed the game with three more runs in the bottom of the fifth frame, which was started by a triple from
Bri Rodriguez. Obtaining a convincing win against a district opponent was an important step in getting past a recent walk-off loss the team suffered to Vista Ridge just a few days before. “Its very important for us to be able to put that behind us and move on,” Cone said. “And we did that and I’m very proud of the kids for that.” Hays will now have a week off before the team faces district – leading Lake Travis Thursday.
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Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association. “By implementing a mandatory tackling certification, we’re continuing our legacy in Texas as leaders in high school football and taking necessary steps to move the game forward.” The first option is an on-site training offered by THSCA, consisting of a presentation followed by a live assessment that must be passed to receive certification. The second option, available beginning April 1, 2019, is an online platform, which allows coaches to achieve certification at their own pace but consists of a similar educational presentation and final
assessment. “Being from Texas and a former football coach in the state, this means a lot to me,” said Rex Norris, head of football for Atavus Sports. “A dominant tackle is a safer tackle, and we are excited to get to work helping coaches teach tackling techniques that will benefit their players and improve their team’s performance.” Atavus has spent the past five years educating coaches and players of all skill levels, working with elite college football programs across the country such as Michigan State University, Rutgers University, The University of Washington, Ohio State
University, The University of Nebraska and more. At the high school level in Texas, Atavus has worked with a number of schools, including Sulphur Springs, Waxahachie and Brownwood high schools. “We know that Texas is widely regarded as the pinnacle of high school football,” said Karen Bryant, CEO of Atavus Sports. “We’re thrilled they have decided to take action and lead the way in recognizing that tackling is an important part of the game. We certainly hope that other states follow Texas’s lead and implement similar certification processes in their organizations.”
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A FOREVER HOME Experience with children wasn’t new for Ted and Carolyn Halatin, who worked for years in Texas’
education system. Both lived a normal life as a husband and wife, but also had ideas of possibly adopting and raising a child. When the time was right, Ted and Carolyn Halatin put their names into the system to become adoptive parents. They went through and passed a background check. Ted and Carolyn Halatin received a little background information from case workers on James Burkette, but didn’t officially meet him until it was time to take him home. The two were incredibly excited when they first saw their future son at MacArthur Park. “He had a broken leg, so he had a cast on, which showed he was all boy,” Carolyn Halatin said. “He was very bright, intelligent and polite.” What caught their attention, however, was James’ use of the word “diagonal,” which was unusual for a person his age. Ted and Carolyn Halatin raised James as if he was their own. Ted Halatin said his son always had a good disposition and attitude in his youth, and enjoyed sports. The Halatins also went through a learning curve as a new family. Each day, the bond grew stronger and stronger between the three of them, even with a “few blips” along the road, Carolyn Halatin said. They approached raising James while avoiding placing a barrier on sharing his thoughts and feelings. “My husband and I lived a normal life as husband and wife and God made us a family and it was just meant to be,”
Carolyn Halatin said. “It just seemed right.”
James Halatin has also, over the years, tried to keep track of his biological family. While he knows about two brothers who live on the Texas coast, both with different last names, he lost track of his sister. He also has no knowledge of his biological mother and where her path ultimately led. “There are things I can do, but this is my life’s path and where I’ve gone,” James Halatin said.
OPENING UP TO THE PAST James Halatin gives much credit to his parents for helping him succeed in life. That success led him to graduate from Southwest Texas State and then have a 20-year coaching career. Each year, the Halatins hold a “Family Day” to celebrate James’ adoption day. The day features exchanging of cards and is seen as James Halatin’s “second birthday.” Over the years, James Halatin began to open up about his childhood. He finds people who ask about his adoption are more uncomfortable talking about it than he is. As such, Halatin, who does have a daughter of his own, keeps the door open to becoming a foster parent.
That path includes working with students who might find themselves in difficult situations. While some students have more challenging upbringings, James Halatin reaches out to them on a personal basis once he discloses his own story. “I’ve had kids over the years who have come back and said, ‘Coach, I’m glad you told me that,’” Halatin said. “The most rewarding part of coaching is when your
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While he doesn’t remember much of his childhood, James Halatin remembered the day when he was taken by the state. James Halatin said he remembered being on a big wheel and eating a TV dinner when “all of these people in suits came in.” From there, James Halatin was placed into an orphanage until he was placed into Texas’ foster system when he was 5 years old. Over the course of the next three years, Halatin “bounced around” to seven different foster homes in the San Antonio area. Each time, Halatin said he felt close to his foster family, but also realized the fluidity of the situation as well. Eight months to one year is the average stay for children in a foster home, Halatin said. Halatin later realized how challenging the process was for his foster parents, many of whom were retirees and had biological children of their own. “The people that take in kids like myself at that age, I have a special place in my heart for them,” Halatin said. “You don’t know what mental baggage that kid is coming with.” And so the cycle continued until March 17, 1980, when James Halatin was taken to MacArthur Park in San Antonio for what he thought was a routine meeting with another foster family. Ted and Carolyn Halatin, however, had something else in mind.
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Uhland Elementary Update Progress continues on construction of Uhland Elementary School, which according to Hays CISD officials is still on track for an August 2018 opening. The campus, located on High Road near Uhland, is expected to have a capacity of 900 students when it opens its doors. The 115,000 square foot campus has a construction cost estimate of $250 per square foot, according to the district’s website.
Lobos qualify for VASE state competition SUBMITTED REPORT
Four Lehman High School Art students – Mary Fifer, Marisa Tambur, Daniel Ramirez, James Trevino – have qualified in Photography to represent their school at the 2018 STATE Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). The meet is set for April 28 at San Marcos High School. The foursome heads a tidal wave of Lobo Art recognition in VASE. The Lobos are led by the Art Department faculty, including James Reveley, Bernadine Nowell, Stephanie Sanders, and Debra Flynn. Lobos recognized for their 2018 VASE work include the following: DRAWING (top score of 4): Delaney Alexander, Riley Apel, Jordan Barber, and Cassandra Deleon (all receiving a PAIR of 4s); Alex Adams, Alize Calderon, Raelyn Vinson, Dylan Durocher, Gabriela Perez, Lizbeth Romo, Mari Torres, Jasmine Rocha, Elisa Reyes, Rachel Davis, Bella Deleon, Emilee Cude, Jolie Crawley, Elisa Reyes, and Martin Tolentino; (DRAWING, 3s): Anna Chavez, Kaden Luna, Corinna Nietsche, Justin Pierre, Zach Robinson, Lizbeth Romo PAINTING (4): Lena Henry (X2), Martin Tolen-
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Pfluger Elementary Field Day 2018
Students at Pfluger Elementary participated in a variety of events, such as the three-legged race, frisbee throw, sprints and more in the school’s annual outdoor field day. The event was held at the campus on March 9 before the start of Spring Break.
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The Hays High Winter Guard finished in second place in the Scholastic A Division at the TCGC Area West Championship on Saturday at Hendrickson High. The guard was promoted this year into a more difficult classification. The guard now moves on to the state competition on April 7 in College Station.
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e l y K 8 201 a z n a g a v a r t Egg-S Thousands poured into Gregg Clarke Park in Kyle for the annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza hosted by Eikon Church. Along with games and activities, the event also featured an Easter egg hunt complete with more than 80,000 eggs dropped from a helicopter.
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Fitting end for West Texas gun fighter
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he surprising thing about the April 3, 1902 death of Barney Riggs was not the violent nature of his demise but that the West Texas gunfighter managed to live so long. There is no telling how many notches Riggs had on his six-gun before moving to Arizona in the early 1880s. Not that he was a professional killer, but just an amateur with a fast draw and a very bad temper. The fact that Riggs somehow seemed to have “reasonable doubt” on his side kept him out of jail until Sep. 29, 1886. That was the day he shot a friend in the head for fooling around with his unfaithful wife. This time there was no doubt as to Riggs’ guilt, and the judge saw no reason for leniency. The Texan started serving a life sentence for murder on New Year’s Eve 1886 in the notorious Territorial Prison at Yuma. Ten months later, Riggs was stretching his legs in the prison yard when five inmates, all Mexican, made a bid for freedom. A convict named Puebla buried a blade in the shoulder of Superintendent
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Thomas Gate while two accomplices were busy being shot down, one by a guard in a watchtower and the other by the secretary of the prison board. Attracted by the screams and the familiar sound of gunfire, Riggs jumped in the middle of the mad melee. He grabbed a pistol from a mortally wounded Mexican, rammed the barrel into the chest of the superintendent’s assailant and pulled the trigger. The convict staggered back, and the fearless rescuer finished him off with a second shot. Stepping over the dead bodies of the five would-be escapees, the convicted killer helped his chief keeper to the prison infirmary. Riggs was the talk of the territory. A Tucson newspaper praised his heroism in a glowing report that took pains to point out that no one was “more brave and took more desperate
There is no telling how many notches Riggs had on his sixgun before moving to Arizona in the early 1880’s. Not that he was a professional killer, but just an amateur with a fast draw and a very bad temper.
chances than Barney Riggs” to prevent the escape and further loss of life. In record time, Riggs was rewarded with a full pardon. For the rest of his days, his favorite wisecrack was, “I had to kill a man to get into Yuma and killed another to get out.” Riggs returned to West Texas with his young son but not his adulterous wife. She left town the moment she heard her foul-tempered husband was a free man. After four lean years in the private sector, Riggs landed a job on the public payroll. Andy Royal, the corrupt and hated sheriff of Pecos County, always had a badge for anybody handy with a gun. The ex-convict had
been a deputy for a year or so, when his boss was voted out of office in November 1894. While working at his desk late one night a couple of weeks after the election, the lame-duck sheriff was given a shotgun send-off by an unknown assassin. The word on the dirt streets of Fort Stockton was that Deputy Riggs was next, but he succeeded in dodging that particular bullet. However, try as he may, he could not avoid getting caught up in a classic West Texas feud. Reeves County Sheriff G.A. “Bud” Frazer and “Deacon” Jim Miller, the Old West’s original killer-for-hire, already had two shootouts under their gun belts by the time Riggs relocated to
Pecos. Neutrality made the most sense, but their marriages to each other’s sisters forced him to side with the lawman in the private war. Riggs’ brother-in-law was no match, of course, for a killing machine like Miller. Frazer was playing cards in a Toyah saloon in September 1896, when “Deacon Jim” ended the feud with a fatal one-two punch from a double-barreled shotgun. Once again Riggs was on a hit list with a single name -- his. He knew it was only a matter of time until Miller or his surrogates came gunning for him. Riggs did not have long to wait. Three weeks after Bud Frazer’s murder, John Denson and Bill Earhart showed up in Pecos. The pair spent the day hunting their prey and the courage to take him on but found neither. The next morning, Denson and Earhart burst into the watering hole where Riggs was tending bar for a buddy. Earhart got off the first round but merely grazed Riggs, who returned fire
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or years Japanese maples were an elusive wonderment to me. I would see beautiful photos of them in gardens from Oregon to Washington D.C., but thought that it was way too hot and dry here in central Texas to even try growing them, especially since the costs can be scary. Fast forward to the present and I must admit I’ve made a complete about-face on the subject. My deck is now full of beautiful maples and there are a number of fellow gardeners all over Austin who are successfully growing them in the ground.
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OBITUARY GROOS John Robert Groos, Jr. of Kyle, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the age of 83. The youngest of three children, John was born in New Braunfels, Texas to John Robert Groos, Sr. and Margaret
Elizabeth (Thiele) Groos on Sept. 12, 1934, and grew up in Kyle. His ancestors came from Germany to Texas in 1845, one of whom surveyed the town of Kyle for the Great Northern Railroad. His grandfather owned the first meat market in Kyle, and his father started one of the first tire patch manufacturing companies in the country. John was voted Mr.
Kyle High School of the senior class of 1953. He married Lora Jean Maddux in 1954, and both attended classes at Southwest Texas State University and the University of Texas. John then served in the US Army Signal Corps which took him overseas to Stuttgart, Germany and Beirut, Lebanon. After his return, he worked in the auto supply business along-
side his father, finally taking over in 1972. He was a member of the Kyle United Methodist Church, a member of the Kyle Fire Department, served on the City Council, was a member of the Kyle Lions Club, and an avid hunter. His parents and his wife preceded him in death. He is survived by his son and namesake, John Robert Groos, III,
daughter-in-law Janelle Renea Vick Groos and two grandsons, John Robert Groos, IV and Justin Reynold Groos, all of Innsbruck, Austria. Family will receive friends at Pennington Funeral Home at 6 p.m. in San Marcos, followed by a Celebration of John’s life at 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 29. Private burial will be in the Kyle Cemetery.Marcos, Texas.
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“This was God’s plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen.” (Acts 2:23 NCV) “Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those who don’t know the law, you put him to death by nailing him to a
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cross. But this was God’s plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen.” (Acts 2:23 NCV). “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness.” (1 Peter 2:24 NIV)
The resurrection beckons Christians to celebrate. Around here, ten years ago, we had few churches. Now, they’re springing up in schools and store fronts. Do you know the meaning of the “Vertical” yard signs that popped up in several Mountain City front yards? The Hites explained that Vertical is their church. It meets at McCormick Middle School on 1626. Very near to us, outside Mountain City’s north gate, the Buda-Kyle
Church of Christ was established 32 years ago. At the corner of Kohler’s Crossing and 2770 (behind the new childcare), sits my church, Fellowship Church. This year, rather than meeting at a larger facility, we’re bringing in smaller chairs. Happy Resurrection Sunday!
over-the-hill gunfighter was armed. But Chadborn shot him dead anyway, and a jury agreed it was an open-and-shut case of self-defense.
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Continued from pg. 1C in a heartbeat hitting him right between the eyes. With the odds suddenly even, Denson turned and ran. Riggs missed him on his way out the door, followed him into the street, calmly drew a bead on the shrinking target and put a bullet in the back of his head. Following his acquittal in the double homicide, Riggs stayed out of serious trouble for several years. Then in 1901 his wife divorced him and was awarded a cash settle-
ment of $2,000 payable to her son-in-law Buck Chadborn. On Apr. 3, 1902, 46-year-old Barney Riggs’ temper got the best of him one last time. He confronted Chadborn and, according to three different witnesses, either (a) threatened to strike him with a walking cane, (b) reached in his back pocket for “a handkerchief or something” or (c) cursed the youth less than half his age. No one claimed the
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or HollyTone (an Espoma product) as an organic fertilizer. DO NOT use chemical fertilizers on these trees as they are super-sensitive to chemical burn and do not need heavy feed to thrive. Japanese maple leaves can tip-burn even in the shade during the hottest parts of the summer, but by that point we are just a few short months away from incredible fall color and then dormancy, so I think a little edge raggedness in late summer is not
too big a deal. There are several wonderful, easy to find Japanese maples worth trying out here in Texas that tend to be the most heat tolerant. Bloodgood, the old standby, an upright, wine colored variety and its predecessor Emperor 1, a maple that holds its color a little better in the shade, are two great options to start out with. A favorite of mine is Tamukeyama, a weeping form of Japanese maple that also bears beautifully graceful purplish-red lacy
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Speculative buildings gaining popularity on I-35 corridor BY KATERINA BARTON
Constructing a complex without a signed tenant can be risky, but cities are taking advantage of speculative buildings to promote job growth. Speculative, or spec, buildings are built without a secured tenant and are put on the market once completed. Tenants can then customize and retrofit the buildings to their liking. “Before you even get to the tenants, the capital investment of the space for the city and county is beneficial,” Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ann Miller said. In 2017, Buda announced a more than 600,000-square-foot, two phase, industrial building that would be put in on the east side of Buda in 2018. The Hays Free Press reported in November
Speculative, or spec, buildings are built without a secured tenant and are put on the market once completed. Tenants can then customize and retrofit the buildings to their liking.
2017 that the building, “would most likely be used for commercial or industrial purposes, such as an e-commerce center for a large retailer, a medical manufacturing or distribution center, or even a distribution center for Amazon Fresh.” Miller said if the tenant of the building was to be an e-commerce center, every person purchasing in the state of Texas would pay a local sales tax to the city of Buda. Additionally, the city of Buda, county and the school district could receive anywhere between $7 million to $14 million in property taxes. Hays CISD alone could receive $107,000 to $215,000 to-
ward its annual budget, according to Miller. In January, Kyle’s Planning and Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit for the construction of a logistics center off of Interstate 35. The 222,800-square-foot building was built with the intention of being used as a warehouse for shipping goods and services, due to its proximity to Interstate 35. Design documents also show a Phase 2 with another 206,000-squarefoot building. Kyle’s Director of Planning Howard Koontz says that spec buildings are appealing to business tenants who don’t want to wait around to
build their own building, but can have a building ready to go from day one. Spec buildings can also bring employment opportunities to the area. “The city’s biggest priority, in regards to land development, is bringing employment opportunities,” Koontz said. “Not only do they represent opportunities for employment, but they also represent secondary employment opportunities.” Victoria Vargas, economic development specialist with Kyle’s EDC, says the logistics center in Kyle is expected to bring 250 jobs over a five-year period. The amount of property taxes it would produce for the
city and county were not available. Although the trend rose up quickly, Miller says that at least for Buda, it is limited. She says that Buda only has a few tracks left with the appropriate zoning for this type of facility. Developers also have to be willing to take the risk of building the structure and hoping to find a tenant. Kyle, on the other hand has plenty of land. “We have acres and acres of land, from a zoning standpoint, which would allow for these large-scale buildings to be permissible,” Koontz said. Koontz also said spec buildings can be perilous for developers, because they have to depend on future economic prosperity, but he says that Kyle is ready for more spec buildings in the future. “We’re open and ready for business,” Vargas said.
Congress passes $1.3 trillion spending bill that includes some border wall funding BY ABBY LIVINGSTON, TEXAS TRIBUNE Congress took a major step on Thursday to keep the federal government’s doors open through the end of September, passing a massive spending bill that includes some funding for a border wall. The $1.3 trillion measure, which lawmakers scrambled to pass ahead of a government shutdown deadline Friday night, was on its way to President Donald Trump after the U.S. Senate passed it late Thursday on a vote of 65-32. The new spending restores funding on many of the austerity measures Republicans implemented since taking over the U.S. House in 2011. As such, it is expected to further increase the ever-ballooning federal deficit. The bill will boost spending on various projects, including infra-
“After the tragedy in Sutherland Springs, I vowed to that community to do what I could so no family, school, or congregation would have to go through that again. While it’s not the only solution, I’m confident this bill will save lives.” –John Cornyn, Republican Texas senator
structure and a border wall. The $1.6 billion allocated for a wall fell far short of the Trump administration’s demands, and Democrats were able to exact significant restrictions on the wall’s construction, including avoiding building it in a wildlife preserve and blocking any construction of the barrier as a solid concrete wall. Texas’ two senators split their votes. Sen. John Cornyn voted for the measure while Sen. Ted Cruz opposed the bill. Earlier Thursday, the House passed the bill on
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of El Paso. Six other Democrats voted against the legislation: U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen, Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston, Marc Veasey of Fort Worth and Filemon Vela of Brownsville. There are no provisions in the legislation to address extending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program, which was a major issue for many Texas Democrats. The Obama-era program, which Trump
has made efforts to end, affects about 124,000 Texans, allowing them to remain in the country and work without the immediate threat of deportation. Additionally, Cruz expressed frustration earlier in the week to The Texas Tribune that legislation he supported that would overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment policies was not included in the bill. Cruz, however, issued a lengthy statement opposing the plan on various fronts, including funding a government agency called the Export-Import Bank, insufficient border funding and funding for Planned Parenthood. “To be sure, this bill could have been even worse. I am happy to say that I was able to fight to keep out even more egregious proposals. But two Texans in particular were big win-
Newer investors: Don’t panic if bear market returns Financial Focus
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Are you a compassionate, dependable, sincere individual with a loving heart? If the answer is, “Yes,” then please continue reading this post. As a member of our team you will be providing care and companionship to our senior clients while making a meaningful difference in their lives as well as the lives of their families. Angels for Elders is a non-medical senior care service that serves Wimberley, San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Kyle, and Buda. To qualify, applicants must have references and dependable transportation. An employment background check will be verified and independent sources such as criminal and civil court records will be researched. Alzheimer’s, dementia and hospice experience are a plus. All shifts are available. CALL TODAY TO APPLY: 512-847-7445 or APPLY ONLINE: www.angelsforelders.com
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Anna Ve Farr, Deceased, were issued on March 9, 2018 in Cause No. 18-0072-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Gerald Farr. 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: Del Prado Dietz, PLLC The Young Building 323 W. Hopkins Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED the 2Ist day of March 2018. Elly Del Prado Dietz Attorney for Gerald Farr State Bar No.: 05857170 The Young Building 323 W. Hopkins Street Telephone: (512) 878-0999 Facsimile: (512) 757-8696 E-mail: elly@delpradodietz. com
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons, that: The City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas, for the purpose of receiving testimony, comments, and written evidence from the public regarding a waiver to the Adjacent Lane Mile Fee. The waiver is from the Code Section 41-137 (Streets) (P1) (2) (Exception for Homestead) related to a property located at 2305 Windy Hill Road. A public hearing will be held by City Council on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.
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The City of Buda is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to lease and reuse the City of Buda former City Hall building located at 121 S. Main Street, Buda, TX. The goal of the Request for Proposals (RFP 18-009) is to enter into a long term lease with a business, group, nonprofit, developer, or property management group which provides the best overall proposal to renovate, reuse, and maintain the former city hall as a private use facility.. Please submit four (4) copies of the proposal [one (1) CD or flash drive and three (3) hard copies, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFP 18-009 121 Main St. 121 Main Street Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 12:00 pm, Friday June 15, 2018. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting 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. Please visit www.ci.buda. tx.us/137/Purchasing for additional information.
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES MELTON CUMMINGS, A DECEASED PERSON
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Charles Melton Cummings, a deceased person, were issued on March 13, 2018 in Cause Number 18-0026-P, In the County Court of Hays County to Michael Jentsch. All persons having claims against the Estate of Charles Melton Cummings, should present those claims within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to: Paula J. Salinas, at 804 Rio Grande St, Austin, Texas 78701.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held April 6, 2018 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction.com.
The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. Manuel Gomes-Ruiz 10x20 NC – Full of misc. household items, furniture, boxes, tools, electronics, decorations, luggage, table, kitchenware, ice chest, fire extinguisher, shelves, clothing and shoes. Jayme Frum 5x5 NC – Wooden rocking horse, twin air mattress, toaster oven, skateboard, sleeping bag, jump starter/tire inflator machine, 2 swords, 1 tire rim. Manny Vara 7.5x10 NC – Bravo fun machine piano, 2 baby car seats, small kids bicycle with training wheels, folding chairs, entertainment center, table and chairs, VHS movies, portable radio and Christmas decorations. Jaun Mancias – 10x15 NC - 240-volt generator, washer & dryer, lawn mower, bin of DVD’s, ice chest on wheels, 2 speakers, 3 butane tanks, utility dolly. Nathan Moreno – 5x10 NC – Weights, fishing rod and bait box, 5-fold up outdoor chairs, 2 car seats, baby swing, baby seat.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Buda, Texas will conduct public hearings in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to consider the use of small portions of land used as parkland for
the following purposes: 1) Use of approximately 0.046 acres in Stoneridge Lot 16 for the relocation of a GBRA waterline necessitated by Old Goforth Road Proposition 3 roadway improvements. 2) Use of approximately 0.50 Acres within City Park for the realignment of Garison Road and reclaim existing rightof-way at the San Antonio Street / Garison Road / Main Street intersection. 3) Use of approximately 0.07 Acres in Bradfield Village Park for the extension of drainage improvements associated with the Main Street Bond Program project. The public hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on April 17th, 2018 @ 6:30pm, Buda City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 S. Main Street, Buda, TX.
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF J. JESUS SANTANA DELGADO A/K/A JESUS SANTANA, A DECEASED PERSON
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of J. Jesus Santana Delgado, a/k/a Jesus Santana, a deceased person, were issued on March 19, 2018, Cause Number 17-0308-P, In the County Court of Hays County to Juan Andres Zuniga. All persons having claims against the Estate of J. Jesus Santana Delgado, a/k/a Jesus Santana, should present those claims within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to: Paula J. Salinas, at 804 Rio Grande St, Austin, Texas 78701.
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TABC NOTICE An application has been made for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off Premise Permit for 7-Eleven Beverage Company Inc./Bal Enterprises LLC, Texas Corporations, d/b/a 7-Eleven Convenience Store #35803A, located at 1004 N. IH 35, San Marcos, Hays County, TX. 78666. Said application made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. 7-Eleven Beverage Company Inc. officers: Arthur Rubinett - President; Rankin Gasaway – Director/ VP/Secretary; David Seltzer – VP/Treasurer; Robert Schwerin – Director/VP. Bal Enterprises LLC officers: Manikaran Bal – LLC Manager
The City of Kyle is looking for qualified individuals to serve on the Train Depot Advisory Board. The complete position description is below. Applications can be submitted at https://cokvolunteer.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Train Depot Advisory Board Position Description The Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center is an important part of the city's history, heritage and culture. The Train Depot Board, with help from donors like the Burdine Johnson Foundation, the Charles Nash family, the Hays County Historical Commission, the City of Kyle, and others, recently completed a restoration project that spanned over five years and cost approximately one million dollars. The City of Kyle is cooperating with Hays County and the Hays County Historical Commission in the operation of the facility. The result is a magnificent preservation of Kyle's past that visitors can experience firsthand and in real time. The members of the City of Kyle's Train Depot Board of Directors are charged with advising the Kyle City Council and City staff on the maintenance needs and condition of the depot building. Members of the Board should have some knowledge of the history of Kyle and an interest in historic preservation, as well as a keen interest in preserving this special piece of Kyle's history for generations to come. Members are strongly encouraged to be active and volunteer at events held at the Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center. Listed below are the additional requirements for serving on the Kyle Train Depot Board. Please read through these carefully and, if you are interested in serving on this very important board, click on the link provided to apply. Duties and Responsibilities of the Train Depot Board: The Train Depot Board consists of seven members serving without pay who are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Members of the board are required to be residents of either Kyle or reside within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city. The term of office is is two years or until a successor is appointed. Members are eligible for reappointment at any time following the termination of their two-year term. The Board meets at least once each month at the Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center. The Train Depot Board provides advisory oversight for the Kyle Depot building and surrounding grounds. They make recommendations to the City Council on any rules, policies or procedures related to the operations and programs of the Depot and surrounding grounds. In addition, the Board acts as a public forum for citizens to address any concerns regarding the Depot. Members of the board also perform any other duties assigned to them by the City Council.
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– totes misc., cot, child’s rocking chair, rug, boxes, shoe rack, child car seat, crockpot, misc. computer parts, hutch, duffel bag Unit 2081 – Benjamin Mejia-table, desks, coffee table, magazine holder, misc. boxes Unit 3122 – Lauren Herrera – pillows, clothes, misc. art supplies, cart, suitcases, barstool, tools, bedside table, shelves, misc totes Unit 3137 – Sheila Mae Burbage – crafting items, Christmas decor, child’s rocking chair, boxes, misc. tubs Unit 3088 – Kyelyn Sullivan - clothes, dining table,
Morningstar Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. This sale is being listed below. Date: 04/09/2018 Time: 10:15 AM Location: Morningstar Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Units: Unit 2155 – Jessica Rey
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An Application has been filed with Hays County to subdivide 1.13 acres located along the southwest line of High Road at Rail Yard Rd, Kyle, TX. Information regarding the subdivision may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512)
The City of Buda, Texas will conduct public hearings on the proposed Illustrative Plan for the creation of three (3) single member districts for use in establishing single member districts for the 2018 November election. The public hearings will be held during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on April 3rd and April 17th, 2018 @ 6:30pm, Buda City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 S. Main Street, Buda, TX.
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of the vote Thursday. “And it also sends a very strong message to allies and adversaries alike that the United States is going to stand up and defend ourselves.” While the midterms are still seven months out, this bill is considered one of the last significant bills Congress will address before the coming elections.
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