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Road work ahead BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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The intersection of FM 1626 and 967 near Buda will finally see relief from its construction limbo. Construction on FM 1626 south of FM 967 to FM 2770 will begin in September and take about 10 months, Hays County commissioner Mark Jones said. Jones said 967 west of the intersection would relatively stay the same, since there are no more devel-
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Failure to maintain City reaches out-of-court settlement with Aqua Texas BY ANNA HEROD
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The city of Kyle has reached an out-of-court settlement with wastewater provider Aqua Texas after officials sued in 2013 following complaints of the company failing to adequately maintain Kyle’s treatment plant. As a result of the settlement, an agreement between the two parties could pave the way for a major water reuse project.
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A heavy lift tow truck sets up next to a U.S. Mail 18-wheeler that overturned due to fierce winds along Interstate 35 near mile marker 217 on April 30. No one was injured in the accident on I-35 that happened at approximately 4 a.m. Saturday after a powerful storm dumped rain, hail and blew wind gusts of over 50 miles per hour into the area. The storm caused issues across the area, which included downed trees, along with commercial and road sign damage. Power was also knocked out to approximately 3,000 Pedernales Electric Cooperative customers in Kyle for a short time.
Former Kyle police officer put on indefinite suspension, again BY MOSES LEOS III
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For the second time in a year, the city of Kyle has levied an indefinite suspension ruling against Jesse Espinoza, according to the lawyer representing the former Kyle Police sergeant. The ruling came after an independent investigator, Chuck Edge, submitted his final investigative report on new allegations of misconduct against Espinoza on Sunday. As a result of the investigation of Espinoza, Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett was placed on administrative leave, which was a “procedural move,” according to Kyle Communication Specialist Kim Hilsenbeck. She said the move was done to avoid the “potential of any impropriety in the case.” Kyle Police Captain Pedro Hernandez assumed the role of interim police chief at 12:01 a.m Monday and adjudicated the case. Barnett was reinstated as Kyle Police chief Monday afternoon. Grant Goodwin, lead attorney for the Com-
The allegation of perjury, according to Goodwin, stemmed from the city’s claims of a possible inconsistent statement Espinoza had in his indefinite suspension arbitration testimony in September 2015. bined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, who is representing Espinoza, said Hernandez’s ruling was made after new allegations of insubordination and perjury were made against his client. The allegation of perjury, according to Goodwin, stemmed from the city’s claims of a possible inconsistent statement Espinoza had in his indefinite suspension arbitration testimony in September 2015. Goodwin believed the ruling was “clear retaliation” and that the new allegations were a “personal vendetta by members of the Kyle City Council.” Goodwin, however, declined to comment on which council members he was referring to. In May 2015, Espinoza was placed on
indefinite suspension following a city investigation completed by an outside firm. The investigation contended Espinoza engaged in acts of insubordination and untruthfulness relating to his relationship with Glen Hurlson, a doctor from Louisiana. Hurlston filed a civil rights lawsuit against Barnett, the city of Kyle and Barnett’s former employer, the Princeton Police Department in January 2014. Hurston claimed the departments were liable for “clothing” Barnett with state authority to harass and threaten him with arrest while he was having an affair with Hurlston’s wife during his tenure as Princeton Police Chief. The lawsuits against both cities were dis-
COMING UP Kyle Business Expo
Celebrate Small Business Week with the annual Kyle Business Expo at Texas Old Town - Stone Hall on May 5 from 5-7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. There will be giveaways and freebies, live music, a mariachi performance, and free food and drinks.
First Thursday
Get your walking shoes on and join Mayor Todd Ruge in a walk around Bradfield Park at 6 p.m. in Buda to kick off this month’s First Thursday. Enjoy the trail before visiting downtown Buda. First Thursday focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique local shops, while enjoying food from downtown restaurants.
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missed “with prejudice” and aren’t subject to appeal. Espinoza appealed his indefinite suspension ruling; an arbitration hearing was held September 2015. A ruling on the appeal, however, was not finalized as the hearing examiner in the case passed away. According to a city official, a new hearing examiner will be found to take the case, which will restart from the beginning. In March, Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers appointed Hernandez to take the interim police chief role once the investigation into new allegations of misconduct against Espinoza were submitted. Goodwin said nothing Espinoza “has ever done has aided Hurlston’s lawsuit.” He added Espinoza’s actions were to “try to bring to light what he felt were improper actions within the department.” “It’s just one of the most blatant examples to bully someone through the process I’ve seen,” Goodwin said. “And it’s not a well run investigation.”
Creedmoor May Fest Come out for the Car Show and May Fest on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Creedmoor Community Center, 12511 FM 1625, Creedmoor, TX 78610, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vintage cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles along with craft and food booths and a silent auction. Free admission and free parking. www.creedmoor communitycfa.org
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Traffic calming policy discussed in Buda BY MOSES LEOS III
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The possible implementation of a new traffic policy in Buda could provide residents a way to curb the issue of speeding in area neighborhoods. On April 26, the Buda Planning and Zoning commission gathered public input following a presentation on the possible policy. While the city council has not implemented the policy, he said its impact could provide residents “peace of mind.” “It gives people an opportunity to be proactive, if they want to,” Ruge said. “It gives them the skin of the game and that they have a stake in it.” Creating the policy, according to Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd, arose after the city sought to respond to concerns of cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods. The policy would not, however, extend to arterial roads. Kidd said the city received complaints from residents in Old Town regarding speeding traffic on neighborhood streets. He said people who cutthrough the neighborhood are trying to avoid the FM 967 and Main Street traffic signal during rush hour. Other issues extend to areas in Whispering Hollow and Garlic Creek. Kidd said after gathering public input, the city decided there needed to be a procedure in place to mitigate such problems in the future. “As the city grows, these issues will come up, so we can’t just throw darts at the problems,” Kidd said. “We have to
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Wimberley man arrested after beating up friend BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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A Wimberley man was arrested early Sunday morning after brutally assaulting an acquaintance in an incident that took place in February. According to Hays County records, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kyle London, 22, of Wimberley, who was
charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, which is a second-degree felony. LONDON London was booked into the Hays County Jail Sunday and was released the same day on $10,000
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bond. According to a Hays County arrest affidavit, London and his friend, Austin Smith, were attending a party on February 13 when a verbal argument between the two escalated into a physical altercation. The two men were quickly on the floor, where London gained the high ground. Witnesses claimed that London repeatedly hit Smith in the face and head
with closed fists. Witnesses also said that London continued to hit Smith until he was physically pulled off of Smith. According to London’s arresting affidavit, Smith was delirious and unable to defend himself.
According to the arresting affidavit, “Smith suffered ‘fractures of the orbital floor and wall’ as a result of the hitting to the face that required medical attention and surgery.” A court date has not been released on the case.
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A possible road bond project would include extending Robert S. Light Blvd to FM 1626 just south of Cole Springs Road. The extension would serve as a truck bypass and eventually an alternative to Interstate 35 once State Highway 45 Southwest is completed.
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opments planned between FM 1626 and 1826. He said FM 967 was planned to have four to five lanes. “There were four subdivisions out here, but since then Austin has bought so much land, there isn’t going to be a lot out there.” The improvements stem from years of negotiations with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), since 1626 and 967 are technically owned by the state, Jones said. He said TxDOT would reimburse $133 million from county projects on state roads. Since the roads are being used more than expected, the county is receiving reimbursements quicker, he said. Eventually, FM 967 from 1626 to downtown Buda could be owned by the city, Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said. If it becomes a city road, Buda could set weight and speed limits, install lights or improve right of ways, Ruge said. “A lot of that (intersection) will become commercial developments as well,” Ruge said. “That will be a nice amount of tax revenue and our tax base will increase.” Currently, Buda owns
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most of the land around the intersection, Ruge said. Ruge added the city plans to control the growth as it continues with its annexation plans. “We’ve been very selective and part of that is to curb growth,” Ruge said. “I see this as a way to prepare for the future.” However the county is trying to stay ahead of the growth stampede, according to Jones. He said he hopes to propose a road bond that would fund eight TxDOT-partnered projects. Jones said a road bond shouldn’t be a problem to pass in the November election even though the county recently put a jail bond on the ballot. “It wouldn’t be any problem passing a road bond for the Buda/Kyle area, it’s just getting the rest of the county to support it,” Jones said. The projects would include extending Robert S. Light Blvd to FM 1626 just south of Cole Springs Road, he said. The extension would serve as a truck bypass and eventually an alternative to Interstate 35 once State Highway 45 Southwest is completed, Jones said. SH
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “This is an item that has long been awaited. And when I informed legal counsel I was met with a hug. I’m not expecting a hug tonight, but it really is a big deal that we are able to settle this with out going through full litigation.” –Scott Sellers, Kyle City Manager on Kyle Aqua Texas settlement, story page 1A
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EDITORIAL
He was teacher, photographer ... and friend M eeting Bruce Ruckel on the sidelines of any local football game meant you just made a friend. Bruce was a teacher, but not in the Hays CISD “teacher” sense. He was a natural teacher who showed his photographic expertise to newcomers on the sidelines. He taught you how to catch the light, how to fix a camera, how to make sure you have the right angle. He would lend you his lens – if you promised not to drop it. He always had extra batteries. He taught high school
students sideline etiquette. “No, don’t stand there ... You block all the other photographers’ shots.” “Don’t ever walk between a photograper and the sideline ... walk around.” “Careful, don’t turn your back on the game.” And when you met Bruce, that meant you met Susie, the love of his life. He teased her – and adored her. His eyes twinkled when he talked about her. Even when he was on the opposite sidelines, you could catch him looking for her across the field. But, don’t tell her that!
You also got to know how proud Bruce was of his son, Caleb – Hays High’s homecoming king, the family athlete who ran, and ran ... and ran. To those of us who were so honored to have known Bruce, even for the short time that we did, it meant a hardy laugh and a joke. As we walked from the north goal line to the south, he talked about his jobs, about life, about family. He loved doing photography work for the Lehman High athletics. He proudly showed off his large posters all over
the Lehman walls. He and Susie covered all kinds of sports – football, volleyball, basketball. He covered Hays High throughout the year. He knew everyone. As a team, the pair really got to know the students. Parents called them to take photos of their cheerleaders, their dancers, their darlings. Bruce Ruckel died this weekend, leaving a hole in the heart of many in Hays CISD. The sidelines will not be the same without his laugh – and his expertise. Thanks, Bruce, for the time we had with you.
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oters in Kyle and those within Hays CISD boundaries will take to the polls Saturday as they cast their ballots on a handful of contested races and propositions. In Kyle, voters will cast their ballots for a variety of items, including two Kyle City Council at-large seats up for grabs. Voters will also decide on 11 propositions that are a part of the city’s charter amendment process, which occurs every five years. On the ballot are several key propositions, including an amendment to move the City’s general election date for Mayor and Council member seats from May to November. That item also asks voters if they want to approve a transitional provision extending terms of those elected in May 2016 and those expiring in May 2017 and May 2018 to November 2017, November 2018 and November 2019. Another proposition asks voters to approve an amendment where debt or an instrument of obligation exceeding five percent of the annual assessed valuation of the city shall only be issued after it’s approved by voters. The Emergency Service District No. 5 also has an item on the ballot, as it is asking voters to approve an increase in the maximum property tax rate it can levy to seven cents per 100 taxable valuation.
the qualified voters of the City to add causes to remove any elected officer to also include habitual substance abuse and conviction of a misdemeanor involving a crime of moral turpitude which are crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, deliberate violence, or that reflect adversely on an elected official’s honesty, trustworthiness?
Meanwhile, voters within Hays CISD will cast their ballots as they decide two school board member seats.
Proposition 6 Shall Section 5.02 of the City Charter be amended to move the City’s general election date for the Mayor and Councilmembers from May to November and approve a transitional provision extending terms of those elected in May 2016 and those expiring in May 2017 and May 2018 to November 2017, November 2018 and November 2019?
KYLE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Diane Hervol (incumbent) Travis Mitchell
KYLE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Shane Arabie (incumbent) Randall Lloyd
Proposition 3 Shall Sections 4.01 and 4.03 of the City Charter be amended to authorize the City Council to recommend and approve appointments to all City Boards and Commissions? Proposition 4 Shall Section 4.03 (a) of the City Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement of Council confirmation on the dismissal of the Director of Finance?
Proposition 1 Shall Sections 4.03 (g) (o) (p), 5.11 of the City Charter be amended to require submission to the qualified voters of the City to eliminate provisions which have become inoperative because they have been superseded by state law; replace obsolete references; update terminology to current legal usage, and to eliminate obsolete transitional provisions? Proposition 2 Shall Section 3.05 of the City Charter be amended to require submission to
Proposition 8 Shall Section 8.09 of the City Charter be amended to require two authorized signatures, one must be either the City Manager or Finance Director, for checks, vouchers, warrants or withdrawal of funds from city depositories?
HAYS CISD SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4 Merideth Keller (incumbent) Jonanna Mikulenka
HAYS CISD SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 5 Esperanza Orosco Priscilla L. Harrell
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Authorizing an increase in the maximum ad valorem tax rate that North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 may impose on property within the District to a rate not to exceed seven cents ($0.07) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation.
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Proposition 9 Shall Section 8.11 (e) of the City Charter be added so that any issuance of debt not have a repayment period greater than the life of the asset(s) being funded?
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Proposition 5 Shall Section 4.05 of the City Charter be amended to clarify that neither the Mayor nor Council shall instruct the City Manager or any city employee to hire or terminate any city employee and require the Mayor and Council to go through the City Manager for administrative and management functions of the City?
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Proposition 11 Shall Section 13.10 of the City Charter be added so that all meetings, hearings and workshops of the Council, any Board, Commission or Committee of the City shall comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act and shall provide a time for public comment?
Proposition 7 Shall Section 7.10 of the City Charter be amended to clarify that the City Attorney shall report to the City Manager but remain appointed by the Mayor and City Council?
SPECIAL ELECTION – CHARTER AMENDMENTS
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Proposition 10 Shall Section 8.11 (f ) of the City Charter be added so that any issuance of debt or instrument of obligation exceeding 5% of the annual assessed valuation of the city shall only be issued with a binding referendum being placed on the ballot and such expenditure approved by the voters?
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The agreement consists of two parts, which concerns the initiation of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). According to City Manager Scott Sellers, the concept revolves around taking treated effluent from the treatment plant and pumping it into the aquifer, where it can be stored. At a later date, Sellers said Kyle can “pull water from the aquifer, clean it – put it through the water treatment plant – and then sell it.” He said water reuse projects are of particular interest in Texas after the state has experienced a drought over several years. While there are ASR projects in Texas, Sellers said this “would be one of the first of its kind” in Central Texas to take the reverse osmosis process to purify effluent to inject into the aquifer. “The zone of the aquifer is the brackish zone, which is basically the salt water zone,” Sellers said. “The addition of effluent will actually help to dilute some of the salt water and make it more available or make it more ready for a potable reuse.” The agreement was the byproduct of Aqua and Kyle negotiating to resolve several items of litigation. Those include the city’s 2013 lawsuit against Aqua following a November 2012 spill of partially treated sewage into Plum Creek. It also included a breach of contract suit filed by Aqua in 2011, which was dismissed. Sellers said Aqua had been pursuing a payment estimated, at principle, at $1.3 million when the settlement was reached.
According to City Manager Scott Sellers, the concept revolves around taking treated effluent from the treatment plant and pumping it into the aquifer, where it can be stored. At a later date, Sellers said Kyle can “pull water from the aquifer, clean it – put it through the water treatment plant – and then sell it.” The city manager said the solution was found after several unsuccessful negotiations. “This is an item that has long been awaited,” Sellers said. “And when I informed legal counsel I was met with a hug. I’m not expecting a hug tonight, but it really is a big deal that we are able to settle this without going through full litigation.” Sellers said the first portion of the agreement allows Aqua five years to prove up the technology for the project and the permitting process legislatively. “Because this technology is so new, and the way that Aqua is planning to do it with the city of Kyle as a partner, there are permits at the state level, at local levels to obtain,” Sellers said. “There is legislation that needs to be changed. So it will be a long process, a long and difficult process to obtain all the necessary permits, to make this project feasible.” If Aqua obtains the necessary permits in the first five years, the second part
will go into action. The second part involves Aqua becoming a customer of Kyle, where it purchases effluent “at a predetermined rate,” then inject it into the aquifer. The agreement grants Aqua an easement so the company can access its equipment on the city’s property, and clarifies what type of structure they can erect on the site. Additionally, the company has to give the city back a portion of the reject water from the process. Sellers said the city is agreeing to “take up to 100 gallons per minute of reverse osmosis reject water.” If Aqua is unable to obtain the necessary permits for the project, the city will still be free of the lawsuit and any billing dispute. “[B]oth parties agree to walk away from any billing dispute, which leaves a significant amount of money that the city of Kyle can then put toward its wastewater treatment plant expansion, which will further assist in the ASR project with Aqua,” Sellers said.
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have a process to work through the issues.” In late 2015, Buda hired Friese and Nichols to help craft the new policy. According to a Friese and Nichols representative, the policy is a way of addressing problems that currently exist, but also look ahead to development styles in the future to “anticipate what could happen.” Problems surrounding cut-through traffic can be addressed via a request process, which is initiated by residents, businesses, or a school. The city also holds authority to proactively conduct a study in advance. Buda would hold several public meetings to talk with residents about any issues before planning a required traffic study. Funding for any study would be split between the requesting party and the city. The study, which would be commissioned by the city manager, would assess the volume and speed of traffic on streets.
For the process to move forward, the overall study area must have an estimated percentage of cut-through traffic during peak morning and evening periods, a 24-hour period and a Saturday and Sunday period. Once the city determines if there is a need, it will then determine what level of traffic calming is needed. Level one focuses on public education and enforcement, which could see radar trailers and increased police enforcement. The second level would extend to implementing measures such as restricted access signage and reducing the speed limit. The final two levels, Level 3 and 4, call for adding measures such as speed humps, chicanes, or total reconfiguration of the roadway. Funding for Level 1 and 2 measures would fall entirely on the city. Level 3 and 4 measures could have the city dis-
cuss with residents a way to split the costs. But the representatives said in other cities, Level 3 and 4 measures “may create more problems” than solutions. Kidd said the policy, if enacted by council, would help the city gain a much better perspective on traffic issues moving forward. He added elements, such as infrastrucuture improvements under the city’s $55 milllion bond, could help alleviate congestion that’s leading to cut-through traffic in downtown. “It will be a great policy moving forward,” Kidd said. “As the city grows, these things will come up eventually. Having this ordinance and policy will help city staff.” Ruge said the city will still need to discuss with officials with Emergency Service District NO. 8 to make sure they are “okay and sign off on it.” “We haven’t implemented anything and have to tweak (the policy) for Buda,” he said.
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Hays softball sweeps Westwood in two BY MOSES LEOS III
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Hays High junior shortstop Alyssa Martinez readies to rifle a throw across the diamond to first base in Saturday’s bi-district round playoff game against the Westwood Warriors. Below, Hays High’s Abbie Blackwell takes a stab at the ball as she makes a bunt attempt. Over the weekend, Hays swept Westwood in two games to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Hays will play Klein Oak in a one-game playoff on Friday, 7 p.m. at Sealy High School. Browse and buy photos online at www.haysfreepress. com under the photos link. PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III
Confidence is something Hays High senior Nadia Netek carries with her every time she steps into the pitching circle. Before every game, Netek scribbles the word in eye black on her right arm, symbolizing a reminder to keep her confidence up. Netek took that word to heart Saturday as she pitched a two-hit, complete game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Westwood Warriors, which capped off a twogame bidistrict playoff round sweep. For Netek, the series win not only boosts the confidence for the team, but lifted a weight off the team’s shoulders. “It was really big. It
lifted a weight off of our shoulders,” Netek said. “We have more confidence in ourselves to go farther. We have a good team this year, so I’m excited to see what we can do.” Strong pitching and adept defensive play carried the Lady Rebels in the series. Hays limited the Warriors to only one
Perfecting the balancing act of a student athlete BY MOSES LEOS III
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Success on the court or the field is the ultimate goal all coaches hope to see from their athletes. For Hays High head basketball coach Danny Preuss, success in the classroom is equally, if not more, important. Last month, 11 Hays Lady Rebel basketball players were selected to the 146A Academic All District list. Of those players, two of them, seniors Haley Carmona and Ariana Garcia, were named to the 2016 Academic All State list. Preuss said ensuring players can balance the rigors of the student athlete life is key. He said the focus on academics begins from day one of the school year. “What we worry about is getting the top performers at the school, both in the classroom and on the court,” Preuss said. “Parents know that, and it’s big for them and their kids. Hopefully they (the students) pride themselves on being not only a good basketball player, but one of the top performers in the classroom. Preuss, who has taught at Hays CISD for 26 years, has seen how academics has become a vital component for students over the years. He said the level of competition “is there, not only on the court, but also in the classroom.” He said with the increase in requirements for graduation and standardized testing, the classroom
is an “everyday grind,” Preuss said. As such, Preuss said he’s had days where team practices change to allow students to catch up with classwork. During tournament season, he said the coaching staff focuses on telling players to let instructors know they may miss classroom time, as they’re playing tournament games. “Some kids, we have to tell them to go to bed at night, because they’re cramming (for tests) at 1, 2, 3 in the morning,” Preuss said. “And you can see that wears on them. Every once in a while, we’ll take off a practice.” Self motivation, primarily on completing homework, is the one the key factor for student athletes in balancing the load, according to Garcia. “When you get home from away games, and it’s almost 1 a.m., you’re like, ‘Do I really need to do that homework? Do I really need to study for that test?,’” Garcia said. “You have to keep your grades up. You have to stay on top of it.” Carmona said keeping good grades to play basketball is her main focus. All students who play in University Interscholastic League sports are subject to the “No Pass, No Play” policy. Students must make above a 70 at every grading period in order to hit the court or field. Hays High junior Choon Hee Chae said time management is important in balancing sports and
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Students competing at the Region 2 6A track meet at Baylor include (clockwise from top left) Esmi Fuentes in 1,600 and 3,200 meter run, Raney Moore in boys pole vault, Camille Dickson in 100 meter and 200 meter dash and long jump, and Lauren Sikoski in girls pole vault. For full results of all athletes at the Regional meet, go to www.HaysFreePress.com.
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run over the course of fourteen innings. The Lady Rebels began by defeating Westwood 5-1 in a game that began Thursay evening, but was suspended and finished Friday at Hays High. Hays took its 1-0 series lead to Westwood, where stellar play in the infield
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academics, especially for those who may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. But equally important is athletes making sure they get enough rest. “You still have time management, but you also want to get rest too, because you want to perform at your highest level,” Chae said. But Preuss said the challenge of balancing the sport and academic life prepares students who wish to play sports at the collegiate level. The balancing act also prepares students for life beyond the classroom and in the real world as well. “The ones that take it seriously, they are top students in the class, they know what to put in and the challenges they may face in college,” Preuss said. “I’m proud of my girls because they are not only good athletes, but success stories in the classroom. ” That extends to the competition factor, which Preuss said isn’t limited to
finding the right college, but also will go toward finding jobs. In the future, Preuss said students may face steeper challenges, as competition and requirements in the classroom will get harder from year to year.
He said outside influences, such as cell phones, may add to that challenge. “It’s the whole thing about priorities. I’m big on priorities and big on being organized,” Preuss said. “If they can handle that, it’s going to make the journey a lot easier.”
Rebel powderpuff storms the field Hays Rebel senior Haley Carmona (left) takes a glance down the field as a defender approaches her in the 2016 Senior vs. Junior Powderpuff football game at Shelton Stadium. Ladies from the Classes of 2016 and 2017 donned eye black and football spikes as they participated in the annual football game. Proceeds generated from the game went to the Hays High Project Graduation. See more photos online at www.HaysFreePress.com. Just follow the photos link.
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The girls love the inside pitch. That’s their pitch.” Hays led 1-0 before opening up the gates for a four-run salvo in the bottom of the fifth. It was kick-started when Hays loaded the bases with one out. A passed ball then scored Netek, who was at third base. Martinez, who advanced to third base on the passed ball, then stole home after the play as the umpire didn’t call a dead ball. With a 3-0 lead, Hays’ Abbie Blackwell walloped a two-run RBI double to give Hays a 5-0 lead they held the rest of the way. Hays now readies for its area round matchup against Klein Oak, which will be played Friday at Bryan Rudder HIgh. Cone said the team is excited, but she is also proud of their accomplishments. “I know for them, all of that hard work seems to pay off,” Cone said. “Hopefully this means they’ll get on a roll and they’ll win and win and win.”
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Cone said Netek was able to move the ball well and hit her spots. She added Westwood batters were unable to find a rhythm on offense. “(Nadia) was definitely in charge on the mound today,” Cone said. As the Rebel defense found its groove, Hays’ offense worked to push runs across. But Hays’ offense couldn’t capitalize on the opportunities presented. While Hays was able to get runners on the base paths, they left 11 baserunners stranded, seven of those in scoring position. Cone said the Lady Rebels struggled with turning on the inside pitches of Westwood pitcher Haley Popelka. She said in game one, the Lady Rebel offense keyed on Popelka’s outside pitches, which led to the Warriors making an adjustment. “In the first game, she pitched us outside, and we were all over it,” Con said. “We have to work on (the inside pitches).
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Hays High School baseball standout Matthew Oleson signed his letter of intent to continue his playing career at Wharton County Junior College next year. Oleson will play for the WCJC Pioneers, which play in the NJCAA Region XIV Conference. Oleson was joined by parents Martha and Scott Oleson and sister, Samantha.
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Hays High School baseball player Michael Gonzales signed his collegiate Letter of Intent to play ball for McMurry University next year At McMurry, Michael will be playing for Coach John Byington’s War Hawks in the American Southwest Conference of NCAA Division III.
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Continued from pg. 1B stymied Warrior bats. Led by shortstop Alyssa Martinez and third baseman Lulu Arroyo, Hays’ defense made the routine plays to record outs and keep the Warriors off the board. Hays High head coach Lisa Cone said the team is excited about reaching the postseason, and that they know “the importance of taking care of business.” She said the team had a “goal defensively and you could see that.” “That’s what that is and they are having fun,” Cone said. She added the team’s focus on defensive fundamentals in practice helped spur success. Netek lauded the play of her defense to provide her support. “I was confident in my defense, that they were able to back me up,” Netek said. In the circle, Netek proved dominant Saturday, limiting Westwood to only two hits and three baserunners.
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Lobo Band rocks Alamo Showcase at Tobin Center
Following its annual showing at UIL competition, the Lehman High School Band put the icing on the cake with a performance at San Antonio’s Alamo Showcase Music Festival. The LHS Wind Ensemble, conducted by Joey Lucita, and the LHS Wind Symphony, conducted by Johnnie B. Green, got to perform in the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, the home of the San Antonio Symphony. “Each of the groups received unanimous Superior Ratings from all three judges, both groups were awarded ‘Outstanding in Classification,’ and the Lehman Wind Ensemble was selected as the ‘Overall Outstanding High School Band!’” Joey Lucita reported.
They ain’t whistlin’ Dixie Hays High students select new fight song BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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Roughly 11 months after Hays High opted to remove “Dixie” as the school’s fight song, the Rebel student body last week tabbed what tune will be its replacement. On April 26, Hays High students voted online for the replacement tune, which was done as part of a process involving the student body. Dr. Timothy Rhea, Director of Bands at Texas A&M University, composed the winning fight song, which has the current title of Selection A. While the new fight song does not have a name at this point, it’s currently being referred to as the Hays High Fight Song, said Hays CISD Public Information Officer Tim Savoy said. “It’s a completely unique song written just for Hays High School,” Savoy said. “We could have had a new fight song as early as December, but the process took longer since the kids wanted to use a custom song instead of using one already in existence.” Savoy said that while the process of writing and composing an original fight song took longer, the students of Hays High took the reins in the decision, making it that much more special to the school district. But Savoy said that if the students decide to name the selection, the decision on the name might come as soon as the summer or early fall when students return
The winning chant for the new Hays High fight song:
“Red and White, Rebels fight! Rebels! Rebels! Fight, fight, fight!” from summer break. Hays CISD’s decision to allow students to vote for the new fight song came after Hays High abruptly replaced “Dixie” with “On Wisconsin” in June 2015. But the decision disappointed parents and students, who were not only upset about the change, but the process involved in removing the song. Hays High did not seek public input before making the switch. Administrators approved the creation of a student fight song committee after hearing the overwhelming outcry from students to change “On Wisconsin” to something new. The student committee, which was made up of 75 students, was split into three subcommittees, which made up the General Fight Song Committee. According to Savoy, the students of Hays High were front and center during the entire process. “They (the students) really organized the whole process,” Savoy said. The student committee
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first met in November 2015 to discuss what its criteria for the new Hays High fight song would be. The students decided that they wanted an original fight song to be written and composed for their school, instead of appropriating an already well-known song. The General Fight Song Committee met ten subsequent times to discuss and deliberate possible composers, as well as what would make up the new chant in the song. A total of four fight song options that met the committee’s criteria were presented to the student body for a vote. The student body was not given the names of the songs or their composers in order to foster a majority vote from the students. Seniors were also given an additional question asking if they preferred their song choice to be played during graduation ceremonies. While none of the songs gathered enough majority votes Selections A and D gathered enough votes for a runoff.
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Chapa Middle School celebrates 10th year SUBMITTED STORY On Saturday, April 23, Chapa Middle School staff and student, past, present and future, joined with the community and the Chapa family in celebrating their 10th year. The morning began with the 10th annual Chapa 5K, organized and sponsored each year by former Chapa Cougar Coach Whitney Self. It was the biggest turnout in history for the 5K. In the afternoon, a large group of former teachers and students joining with current teachers to enjoy family festivities. A ceremony included performances by the Chapa choir, band and mariachi, as well as speeches and thoughts from former and current Chapa students, Chapa parents, and principal Lisa Walls who has served the school since it opened. Armando Chapa, the namesake of the school, and his family were also present.
Top photo is the start of the annual 5K. Middle, a group of past, present and future teachers and students, as well as the Chapa family and community members gather at the football field forming the number 10. Right, Armando Chapa crosses the finish line at the 5K.
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Lobos’ Lila Ramos honored by National Program
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Lehman High School senior Lila Ramos has been invited to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program as a result of her having scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT/ NMSQT test among all Hispanic and Latino student testtakers in the region. Lehman Academic Dean Joshua Kaiser made the announcement last week, sharing a celebratory moment with Lila and LHS Principal Michelle Chae. Participation in the National Hispanic Recognition Program enables students to highlight their outstanding educational achievement to top colleges and universities.
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Lehman High School senior Kali Palomarez was recently notified that she has earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Lehman Academic Dean Joshua Kaiser shared the letter bringing the news from Hal Haskell, Blue and Gold Officer at the Naval Academy. Noting Kali’s “remarkable achievement,” Haskell explained that the appointment “carries with it the equivalent of a several hundred thousand dollar scholarship.” Above, Kali is flanked by Lehman HS principal Michelle Chae and Lehman HS Academic Dean Joshua Kaiser.
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Do the math to reveal the answer to this riddle.
Chris: $1.35 Beth: 87¢ Jessie: 63¢ Kate: $1.03 Amy: 93¢
re you looking to earn some money this summer? You can become an entrepreneur! That’s a person who starts a business. Standards Link: Number Sense: Addition and subtraction to 40.
Fill in the missing vowels to discover some ideas for types of businesses YOU can start this summer!
An entrepreneur (on-trah-preh-nyur) is a person who sees a way to earn some money by solving a particular problem. For example, lots of kids have learned that thirsty people on hot days will pay for a cold glass of lemonade. Can you see the job opportunity in each of these pictures? Look at each picture. What problems do you see here? What kind of help might they be willing to pay for?
One way to make money is to get a job. But that is not possible for everyone. Often times kids can’t get jobs because they are too young. But that hasn’t stopped kids around the world from finding clever ways of earning some cash. Some kids, like Jason, turn doing something they love into a way of earning money. Look at each of the following pictures. Write down ways a business you could start might be able to help.
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In cases involving a suicidal subject that is taken into custody, two Buda police officers must drive the person to the nearest mental hospital in Kerrville. Travel time along with processing can take over 12 hours to complete.
Chiles101: The Science Behind the Burn In honor of Herb of the Year pepper (capsicum), and this Saturday’s International Herb Day, we are proud to offer an advance chapter from Mick Vann’s upcoming book: ‘Old Mex, New Mex, and Tex Mex: Favorite Recipes of Regional Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico
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grant meant to help police departments fund a position to handle mental health cases could be on the horizon for Buda. In April, the Buda Police Department submitted an application for the mental health officer grant program. The grant, which is funded by the Department of Justice, is offered to departments through the Capital Area Coalition of Governments (CAPCOG). According to Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd, Buda is the currently the only law enforcement agency in Hays County that doesn’t have a dedicated mental health officer. If the city is approved for the grant, Kidd said it would cover the first year’s salary and supplies for the mental health position. Buda submitted an applicant for $78,500, which covers salary, benefits and equipment. After the first year, Kidd said Buda would incur the cost of the mental health position. According to Kidd, the city’s application must go through one final committee process before it is approved. He said the application is “ranked highly.” If Buda gets the grant, Kidd said the position would help the city in a proactive manner toward mental health cases.
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rom the time of the first arrival of chile peppers to the Old World in the late 1400s science has been fascinated with the basis behind the burn. Yet only in the 20th century have scientists been able to really interpret the chemistry involved and give the chileheads of the world some solid science to explain their burning and craving. Capsaicin, the organic compound which creates the heat of the chile pod, is produced by microscopic glands found at the junction of the placenta and the chile’s interior wall. This explains why one can lower the pungency of a chile by removing the ribs (membranes) and seeds, because it is this area that holds the highest concentration of capsaicin. Pure capsaicin is a dark red, solid, odorless organic compound which, when crystallized, forms long, hexagonal, needle-like, evil looking crystals. From an elemental point of view, capsaicin is known as 8-Methyl-N-vanillyn6-nonenamide, and yes, vanilla is a chemical first cousin of capsaicin, which might seem strange flavorwise. It is insoluble in water, so no matter how much water you drink to try to quell the heat, it will only bloat you and tend to make you pee. Capsaicin is soluble in vegetable and mineral oils, meaning that the most practical and effective way to cool the burn is with dairy fat, such as that found in milk, yogurt, and ice cream. Dairy products also contain casein, a lipophilic (fat-loving) substance which surrounds and
According to Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd, Buda is currently the only law enforcement agency in Hays County that doesn’t have a dedicated mental health officer. He said the department would have a dedicated officer who would be able to “more easily deal with these types of issues.” Kidd said the city has had a “substantial increase in mental health cases” over the past five years. Calls range from cases involving suicidal subjects, to welfare checks for at-risk individuals. He said the position would be able to implement preventative measures to help those with mental health issues avoid possible problems. “If you wait until there’s an action, they are already in crisis at that point. What we’d like to do is to be proactive in preventing issues,” Kidd said. Kidd added he has seen many people who are in jail who have mental health issues, and that if they were properly treated, they “wouldn’t have done things that got them into jail.” The mental health officer position could also lessen a burden on the department when it comes to dealing with such cases. In cases involving a
suicidal subject who is taken into custody, two Buda police officers must drive the person to the nearest mental hospital in Kerrville. Travel time along with processing can take more than 12 hours to complete. A mental health officer could fulfill that requirement. “It will be less taxing or a burden on our patrol division and it allows us to provide a higher level of service,” Kidd said. In Kyle, the position of mental health officer has been a part of the department staff for roughly three years, said Police Chief Jeff Barnett. While the position is no longer grant funded, Barnett said the position has helped in a variety of ways. Along with the transportation of individuals to mental health facilities, the officer also helps train Kyle Police officers on mental health laws. The officer also educates the public and provides services to citizens, Barnett said. According to Barnett, the department has anywhere from five to 15 mental health transports
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the role of the mental health officer, along with the victim services coordinator position, is “tremendous for our community.” “Their specialty is to serve the citizens and those who are in need,” Barnett said.
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newspapers. I still remember years ago when I first met one of the neighbor. After we got through talking, she asked me, “What should I call you?” and I said, “Oh, just call me old lady Forister” and she said, “OK!” Later, she told her daughter that
she was going to visit the old lady Forister. Her daughter was shocked and yelled, “MOM! THAT IS NOT NICE TO CALL HER THAT!” and the neighbor said, “Well, that is what she told me to call her that!” I laughed when she told me that and I said, “Uh,
Oh! I got you in trouble with your daughter!” and she said, “YEAH!” and we both laughed so. Oh, bless her soul as she passed away a month ago at the age of 84. She was such a sweet gal and was darn good artist too.
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Continued from pg. 1C (I’m 78, going on 300, no thanks to Fibromyalgia since birth) And, you mentioned about Painted Buntings!! I still remember in the early 1980s while visiting my parents near Karnes
City. I was out in the lot and sudden saw this bird sitting on a fence post, and I have never seen it. I then ran to the house to get my camera and told my mother about that bird. She
said, “Oh, that’s Painted Buntings!” and I said, “A what?” as I never heard of it. I thought someone caught that poor bird, abused it by painted it. That was a beautiful bird I had ever see. Wow! I
even checked the large book with pictures of all kinds of birds, that I gave to my parents. Sure enough, that was what I saw out there, only one time too. Take care. Love, Forister”
tells us that capsaicin is our friend. Eating chiles gives us a nice dosage of vitamins A, C, and E (as well as folic acid and potassium) with little calories or sodium, no gluten, and zero cholesterol. It jazzes up our food, cools us off by making us sweat, and makes us as happy as the most zealot jogger without ever having to leave our easy chair. As long as we stay away
from the pure capsaicin extracts, all it takes is a little dab of yogurt, ice cream, or milk to salve the hottest bite, and we’re ready for more.
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Continued from pg. 1C washes away the fatty binding with capsaicin. capsaicin molecules. Dairy When we eat chile and is kryptonite for capsaicin. these receptors are You could drink vegetable stimulated, they carry a oil or eat lard but you signal from the tongue to might want to reserve that the spinal cord and then for only the most extreme straight to the brain. situations. It is then when we It is also soluble in ethyl realize that we have eaten alcohol, making Everclear something spicy. At the an effective (but highly same time, receptors in impractical) means of the brain are stimulated to cooling down those taste release endorphins, which buds. Beer’s are natural ethyl alcohol painkillers we This is a concentration synthesize, very similar is too low promoting a to be very sense of elation response to effective, so and well-being. that of the once again Luckily, at we’re back to the same time, addiction the bloating capsaicin of drugs. In and peeing causes a summation: we long-term part, while the mouth still desensitization eat chile; we burns. to the pain burn; we feel You can of the heat. also drink elated and want Repeated something stimulation to eat more; acidic which of these we eat more will help sensory nerves neutralize produces and become the alkaline a reduced desensitized; capsaicinoids. response curve we are addicted due to an influx Perhaps some cold of calcium ions and elated! lemonade, entering the a bite of a nerve, which lemon or lime slice, cold can actually kill nerve orange juice, anything endings over time. with tomatoes, or drinking This is a very similar milk (which is also acidic) response to that of the might be beneficial. addiction of drugs. In Capsaicin melts at 149°F, summation: we eat chile; which means that a warm we burn; we feel elated dish containing chile will and want to eat more; we permeate and coat the eat more and become mouth much faster than, desensitized; we are say, a bowl of cold salsa. addicted and elated! It is a surprisingly stable A 1980 study proved we compound, unaffected are in little danger from by heat or cold, and keeps “normal” consumption. its potency whether it It determined an average is frozen, cooked, or sized person would have desiccated. to chug a half gallon of It is one of the most Tabasco sauce in a short pungent compounds period of time to overdose known to man, capable of and become unconscious detection by the human (a warning perhaps to tongue in dilutions of all of the frat houses and one part per 17 million. A Japanese game shows out single milligram of pure there). capsaicin (the equivalent Not to worry though of about 10 grains of salt) because capsaicin placed on the palm of an alkaloids are quickly ungloved hand would feel metabolized and excreted like a burning spike and out of the body in one’s would blister the skin. urine within a few hours Human nerve cells after consumption. have receptor proteins for Bottom line, science
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even published his very own newspaper. After the Mexican War, Kinney promoted his Shangri-la as the “Naples of the Gulf” in an elaborate campaign throughout North America and Europe. In 1852 he hosted the Lone Star State Fair, the first event of its kind in Texas, but the much ballyhooed affair was a costly flop. Bored and broke two years later, Kinney was inspired by rumors of the impending invasion of Nicaragua by filibuster William Walker. Never a follower, he planned to reach the Central American country first and beat the charismatic Tennessean to the punch. Locked in a stalemated civil war, a Nicaraguan faction invited Walker to fight on their side. With less than 100 supporters, the tiny general entered Nicaragua in June 1855 and by year’s end controlled the country. Meanwhile, with a worth-
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invaluable. In August 1845, on the eve of Texas annexation, Gen. Zachary Taylor landed with a shipload of U.S. soldiers. An officer minced no words in describing Kinney’s bustling community as “the most murderous, thieving, gambling, God-forsaken hole in the Lone Star state or out of it.” Five thousand troops stranded on his doorstep with nothing to do while they waited for war to break out with Mexico! The enterprising scoundrel made the most of this rare opportunity by offering the idle army a smorgasbord of vices. Kinney called the place Corpus Christi, and the Texas version of Sodom and Gomorrah swelled to a town of 2,000. The proud founder
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n May 4, 1855, a Philadelphia grand jury indicted Henry L. Kinney, erstwhile smuggler and scandalous founder of Corpus Christi, for his part in a plot to invade Nicaragua. The Pennsylvania native was 18, when he paid a visit to relatives at the Irish colony of San Patricio in 1832. He wandered back to Texas five years later and set up shop on the western bank of the Nueces River, where it empties into Corpus Christi Bay. The spot was the perfect place for a smuggling operation. As the westernmost outpost in the three-year-old Republic, the ramshackle settlement was far removed from the prying eyes of authorities. In no time, Kinney employed a disreputable assortment of con artists, cutthroats and outcasts. To legitimize his fraudulent claim to the local real estate, he bought a forged title. When the actual owner showed up with 300 armed
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Get your walking shoes on and join Mayor Todd Ruge in a walk around Bradfield Park at 6 p.m. in Buda to kick off this month’s First Thursday. Enjoy the trail before visiting downtown Buda. First Thursday focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique local shops, while enjoying food from downtown restaurants.
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Come out for the Car Show and May Fest on Saturday, May 7 at the Creedmoor Community Center, 12511 FM 1625, Creedmoor, from
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Front Porch Days is a two-day celebration at Plum Creek’s Fergus Park May 14-15. The festivities will kick off Saturday with races, a morning garden tour through Plum Creek, and a golf scramble at the Plum Creek Golf Course. Sunday begins with carnival activities and vendor booths from 12-3 p.m. and ends with Family Fishing Day from 4-6 p.m. by the lake. Front Porch Days activities include face painting, inflatable games, Jigglebug Express, petting zoo, pie baking contest, pony rides, washer tournament, and more. Two music stages will host family-friendly bands throughout the day. Local businesses and restaurants will have booths set up with food, arts, and crafts for attendees to enjoy. See www. frontporchdays.com for more info.
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Continued from pg. 3C less promissory note Kinney secured the rights to 22 million acres on the eastern coast of the strifetorn nation and attracted 500 prospective colonists. But criminal indictments in New York and Philadelphia in the spring of 1855 nipped the venture in the bud. Nevertheless, Kinney slipped out of New York harbor with a rented schooner and 13 recruits. When the vessel ran aground on a Nicaraguan beach, he stumbled ashore to discover why the tropical paradise was called the Mosquito Coast. His would-be colony was nothing but miserable swampland. When told of the intruder, General Walker
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fumed, “Tell Colonel Kinney, or Governor Kinney, or Mr. Kinney, or whatever he is called that if I ever catch him in Nicaragua, I’ll hang him.” Unfazed by reports of Walker’s fury, Kinney persuaded Texas aides of the general to arrange a face-to-face meeting. The February 1856 discussion came off without a hitch, and a second get-together was scheduled for the next morning. That night Walker uncovered a secret scheme by Kinney to turn members of the Nicaraguan junta against him. The following day, the general exploded and threatened execution, but Kinney brazenly reminded him of his safe-conduct guar-
antee. Kicked out of the country, Kinney headed straight for Washington, where he painted Walker as a mortal enemy of American interests. His slanted story paved the way for the overthrow and firing squad death of the famous filibuster. Kinney seemed to lose his touch after the Nicaraguan escapade. He did manage to win a seat in the Texas legislature but forfeited a future in politics by siding with the Unionists in the debate over secession. Choosing to sit out the Civil War in Matamoros, Mexico, Henry Kinney was shot to death in March 1862 in a feud of unknown origin. The
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hat started as a desire to design his own clothing roughly 15 years ago branched off into a fullfledged business venture for current Kyle resident Frank Reyes. Helping design logos for friends led Reyes to start up his digital artwork and apparel printing company, Meteor Creation, out of his own home in 2013. For Reyes, who is one of many Latino entrepreneurs in the country, the Buda and Kyle market is an attractive area for minorities. “One of the things I’ve noticed about Buda and Kyle, is everyone is treated equally,” Reyes said. “If you have a good product and price, that’s all that matters.” According to a study conducted by WalletHub. com, San Antonio and Austin were ranked in the top 50 of the best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs. According to a report by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Central Texas area will have over 51,000 Hispanicowned businesses by 2020. In addition, more than 48,000 people were employed in 2013 by a Hispanic-owned business, with the numbers projected to grow to 127,000 in 2020. Buda Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director J.R. Gonzales said Central Texas is an “optimal” location for Hispanic-owned businesses. He said Hays County, one of the fastest growing counties in the country, is a fast growing market for all business owners to thrive in. In addition, he said Latino women-owned businesses have grown three times faster across the country. Gonzales said one reason for the growing trend is that Latino women and other minorities have “hit the glass ceiling in other businesses.” “They have the talent and the skills sets, but many are starting their
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Kyle resident Frank Reyes, owner of Meteor Creation, applies the new Buda Area Chamber of Commerce logo, which he created, on the front window of the chamber’s location on Main Street. Below, Rebeca Ojeda, owner of Salon One Twelve in Buda, works on a customer’s hair in her salon on Main Street. According to a study by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Central Texas area will have over 51,000 Hispanic-owned businesses.
Did you know.... • Hispanic-owned businesses could top 51,000 in number and contribute over $12.8 billion in revenues to the Central Texas economy by 2020. • According to the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) study, over 48,000 people were employed in 2013 by Hispanic-owned businesses in the area, and those numbers are projected to grow to over 127,000 in 2020 • Latino businesses are small in size, employing about 4 people per business. A little under half (47 percent) generated between $100,000 and $499,000, and about 42 percent make $100,000 or less • Total employment by Hispanic-owned businesses in Central Texas is projected to grow from 48,793 in 2013 to 127,500 in 2020. • 65% of Hispanic businesses surveyed reported having an undergraduate degree or higher.
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Working English required. Experience in handling horses required. Minimum 30 hours/week including 7:30 to 4:30 Sundays. Full time position possible. Contact Nicci at 512-2432323, 512-689-9784 or at ScissortailHillEquestrian@ gmail.com.
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of Commerce (TAMACC), along with the BACC and the Kyle Chamber of Commerce has helped him and others along.
But there are challenges Latino business owners face when starting up a business. Gonzales said poten-
tial challenges for Latino business owners include accessing capital to start a business, along with having a good business plan. In addition, Gonzales said some entrepreneurs who may have certain skill sets may not be ready to take on the rigors of starting and managing a business. “When some people start a business, they know the product and service aspect, they can go out and do it well,” Gonzales said. “But once you hire employees and start on bookkeeping, it adds a whole new skill set. There’s a lot of difficulty in keeping a business open and staying open.” Gonzales said the Buda Chamber helps all perspective business owners by providing workshops on adding certain skill sets, such as using social media. In addition, the chamber also helps connect business owners with the Small Business Administration for assistance. According to Gonzales, the growth of Latino business owners in the U.S. is “inevitable.” He said growing population numbers drive that focus. In addition, he said Hispanics are “very entrepreneurial” and can run a successful business. In addition, he said Latinos are branching into a diverse array of industries, from information technology to motivational speakers and attorneys. “With a growing population and higher level of education and entrepreneurship, Hispanics are being integrated into every facet of business,” Gonzales said. Reyes said he’s witnessed the growth of Latino business owners. Reyes estimated 7 out of 10 people he works with for new company logos are Latino. The drive to “make it” also spurs Latino entrepreneurs, Reyes said. “There’s a very strong desire and drive to do something better, to capture a piece of the American Dream,” Reyes said. “To have the house, to have the boat. There’s a desire to be a part of the American Dream.”
Public Notices
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, to issue interest bearing certificates of obligation of the City entitled "City of Buda, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016" for the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred by the City for (1) constructing, improving and/or extending the City's waterworks and sewer system, including a connecting water line from FM 967 to the existing ground storage tank at Garlic Creek and increasing the pumping capacity at the Garlic Creek and Bonita Vista pump stations including the acquisition of any necessary easements or land and (2) the payment of professional services in connection therewith including legal, fiscal and engineering fees and the costs of issuance in connection with the certificates. The City Council tentatively proposes to authorize the issuance of such Certificates of Obligation at its regular meeting place at City Hall, 121 Main St, Buda, Texas, 78610, at a regular meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on the 7th day of June, 2016. The maximum amount of Certificates of Obligation that may be authorized for such purpose is $1,300,000. The City Council presently proposes to provide for the payment of such Certificates of Obligation from the levy of ad valorem taxes and from a limited pledge of the surplus revenues derived from the operation of the City's combined waterworks and sewer system, after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses and all debt service, reserve and other requirements in connection with all of the City's revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding) which are payable from all or any part of the revenues of the City's combined waterworks and sewer system, which amount shall not exceed $1,000. CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS
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Be Healthy is hiring full time and part time for the following: Marketer /RNs/LVNs in the South Austin/Buda/Kyle/San Marcos/New Braunfels/ San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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C&W Services is the global leader in Integrated Maintenance Solutions. We are looking for Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Professionals for our San Marcos, TX location. Please attend our JOB FAIR on May 3rd to May 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 106 IH-35, San Marcos, TX 78666. Salary range for these positions is $14/hr to $25/hr based on interview results and experience. We offer weekly pay, comprehensive benefits that start on day one and advancement opportunities as well! We also have openings for Industrial Maintenance Managers. For more information or to submit your resume, please email: work@cwservices.com. Learn more about us at cwservices.com! EOE
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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of THOMAS EUGENE GARNER, Deceased, were issued on February 16, 2016, in Cause No. 16-0027-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to RENE H GARNER. 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: RENE H. GARNER 101 Crestview Drive Wimberley, Texas 78676 DATED the 16th day of February, 2016. /s/ GENE MAJORS Attorney for RENE H. GARNER State Bar No.: 12851500 100 E. San Antonio, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512)392-1273 Facsimile: (512)396-8539 Email: gene@ majorslawfirm.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ELISA F. GLANZMAN, a/k/a ELISA FERTITTA GLANZMAN, were issued on April 25, 2016, under Docket No. 16-0038-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas to Scott J. Glanzman. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of Elisa F. Glanzman, a/k/a Elisa Fertitta Glanzman c/o Jonathan S. Connor Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. Northpoint Centre 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 180 Austin, Texas 78731 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 4th day of May, 2016. Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. Attorney for the Estate
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO. 2016-02-PM WATER & WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE UPDATE
The City of Kyle will accept proposals from qualified firms for the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update until 2:00 p.m., on May 16, 2016, in the City's Financial Services Department. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. A complete copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2016-02-PM for Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update is available on the City of Kyle website and can be downloaded at: http://www.cityofkyle. com/finance/rfp-waterwastewater-impact-feeupdate Perwez A. Moheet, CPA Director of Finance City of Kyle, Texas
HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING BIDS
Hays CISD is Requesting Bids for Bid #11-051601MS Library Books & Audiovisual Materials. Bids will be accepted until May 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bid responses must be delivered to the HCISD Purchasing Office by the date and time indicated above. Late bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.
CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WINDY HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT RICHMOND BRANCH “K15-16.3”
The City of Kyle (City) will accept sealed qualification statements for the Windy Hill Road Improvements at Richmond Branch until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Qualification specifications may be secured from the City website or the office of the City Engineer, City of Kyle City Hall at 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640 or via phone (512) 262-3958. Qualifications submissions addressed to the City Engineer, City of Kyle, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640 will be received until 10:00 am on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the office of Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer, City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640. Qualifications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: Professional Engineering Services for the Windy Hill Road Improvements at Richmond Branch Kyle, Texas “K15-16.3” A pre-submission conference will be held in the Public Works Training Room at the City Public Works Department, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016. No fax submissions will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted. All submissions received after the deadline will be returned unopened. CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS Leon Barba, P.E. City Engineer
NOTICE OF 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. Date: May 7, 2016
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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. Time: 10:00 Location: River Road Self Storage, 880 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 Unit 005: Washer, dryer, printer/scanner/copier, toys, pots & pans Unit 021: Bed, headboard Unit 107: Radio, picture, Christmas decorations Unit 137: Twin bed, love seat, couch Unit 333: Trumpet, clothes Unit 418: Bicycle, clothes, boxes
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ronald Lee Hayworth, Deceased, were issued on April 7, 2016, in No. 16-0092-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Lee Keven Hayworth. 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 Christopher J. Tarrillion Hornberger Fuller & Garza Incorporated 7373 Broadway, Suite 300 San Antonio, Texas 78209 DATED the 28th day of April, 2016. Christopher J. Tarrillion Attorney for Lee Keven Hayworth State Bar No. 24003698 Hornberger Fuller & Garza Incorporated 7373 Broadway, Suite 300 San Antonio, Texas 78209 Telephone: (210) 2711700 Facsimile: (210) 271-1740
PUBLIC AUCTION
Notice is hereby given pursuant of Chapter 59 Texas Property Code, (Chapter 576 Acts Of the 68th Legislature Regular Session 1983). Storquest Self Storage will sell at public sale by competitive bidding to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The personal property of: Michele Simmank Jennifer Habbit Donnie Sigler Justin Runge Quincey Beatty Christina Rodriguez James Urrego Zachary Acosta Bobby Johnson Property to be sold: misc. household goods, furniture, tools, clothes, boxes, toys and personal content. Auction Company: DAVIS AUCTIONEERS, L.P (817)447-9805 TX # 8325. The sale will commence at 10 a.m. on May 20, 2016 at the property where said property has been stored and which is located at Storquest Self Storage 5500 FM 2770 Kyle, TX 78640. Goods must be paid in cash and removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
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