MAY 8, 2019 CLEAR THE WATER
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Bill aimed at wastewater oversight passes Texas House.
Hays baseball perseveres past Canyon, enters area playoffs.
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Longtime resident secures bid to Kyle dais BY MOSES LEOS III
“The water came in within seven minutes up to our waist. We had to swim to get out of the building. There was a baby in the building… it was just scary.” –Courtney Jannasch, Homespun restaurant employee
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A line of vehicles attempt to navigate through a section of U.S. 290 at Springs Lane near Dripping Springs that had been inundated by flood waters caused by torrential rainfall Friday afternoon. Some areas of Dripping Springs received 8 or more inches of rain Friday, leading to extensive flooding that impacted residents across the area. The majority of the flood damage was in specific locations, including at the Springs Apartment, located at 289 Springs Lane off of Highway 290, as well as at the Pioneer bank and Homespun Kitchen and Bar on East Mercer Street. According to sources, some residents escaped the raging flood waters by swimming to safety.
Election Results
After a nearly threeyear quest, a longtime Kyle resident All results are unofficial finally until canvassed by their governing bodies succeeded Saturday in KYLE CITY COUNCIL earning a DISTRICT 3 place on (UNEXPIRED TERM) the city council Robert Rizo 301 votes (51.81%) dais. RIZO By Stuart Kirkwood securing 173 votes (29.78%) close to 52% of the vote, Cody DeSalvo Robert Rizo outlasted 56 votes (9.64%) three other opponents to claim the unexpired Michelle R. Carey 51 votes (8.78%) District 3 at-large seat. Rizo will serve the final six-plus months of former The moment came city council member as a surprise for Rizo, Shane Arabie’s term who expected a possible before the seat comes up for election again this KYLE CITY ELECTION, 2 November.
Incumbent One man dead due to flood water HCISD trustees claim re-election County officials are asking residents BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
One person was killed Friday after his vehicle was swept away by flood waters along a stretch of Bell Springs Road at Barton Creek near Dripping Springs. Michael Brandon
to stay vigilant as rain is predicted to continue into the next week.
Hurlbut, 55, of Dripping Springs, was identified as the victim, according to authorities. Hurlbut’s
body was located early May 4 along Barton Creek roughly a mile from his vehicle.
Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler said Hurlbut made a phone call Friday to a family member before disappearing. Cutler said Hurlbut was concerned by the rapidly rising water before he went missing.
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Raises approved for Kyle council Amid mixed reviews from constituents, Kyle city leaders Tuesday gave the green light to a 900 percent pay raise for themselves. The measure, approved by a 4-2 Kyle City Council vote, would increase city council members’ pay from $100 per month to $1,000 per
Kyle City Council voted to increase city council members’ pay from $100 per month to $1,000 per month, while the mayor’s pay increases from $200 per month to $1,300 per month. month, while the mayor’s pay increases from $200 per month to $1,300 per month. Council members Alex Villalobos and
Daphne Tenorio cast the dissenting votes. But city leaders also voted 4-2 to deny a provision allowing them to
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Five minors arrested in burglary spree BY MOSES LEOS III Five minors were arrested early Saturday after authorities caught them burglarizing vehicles in the Settlement Apartment complex in Kyle. A subsequent investigation discovered the suspects, who ranged in age from 11 to 15 years old, had been involved in a crime spree that included the theft of a Mercedes SUV. Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said authorities received a call around
The minors, aged 11, 11, 12, 13 and 15, are from the San Marcos, Martindale and Staples areas. 4:40 a.m. Saturday from a resident who reported suspicious activity in the complex parking lot. The caller said a white SUV was slowly rolling through the parking lot
CHILD HEALTH Childrens health in Texas lags behind rest of nation.
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with no lights on, while several other people were on foot checking vehicle doors, Barnett said. When authorities arrived, several of the minors, who were still in the parking lot, attempted to flee the scene on foot, but were quickly detained. The minors, aged 11, 11, 12, 13 and 15, are from the San Marcos, Martindale and Staples areas. According to a press release, officers discovered the SUV was report-
INDEX
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receive health insurance paid for by the city. Mayor Travis Mitchell and council member Rick Koch both supported the insurance measure. Perwez Moheet, Kyle finance director, said the 900-plus percent pay increase would cost Kyle approximately $123,000 annually. That amount is
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A pair of incumbent Hays CISD trustees will retain their seats after they cruised past their opponents in what was a contentious school board KELLER race. Single Member District 4 trustee Merideth Keller and Single-Member District 5 trustee Esperanza OROSCO Orosco each won by wide 30-plus or more percentage point margins, according to unofficial, final results. Keller, a Driftwood-area resident and current board president, defeated Texas State University professor Mark Summers by 347 votes Saturday. Keller held a wide 27969 lead over Summers after early voting numbers were released. She outpaced Summers 192-55 on Election Day. Meanwhile, Orosco, a former Hays CISD educator and current board Vice President, outlasted Del Valle ISD educator and Plum Creek resident Frank Juarez, Jr. by 132 total votes.
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Election Results
All results are unofficial until canvassed by their governing bodies
HAYS CISD SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICT 4 Merideth Keller 471 votes (79.16%) Mark Summers 124 votes (20.84%)
HAYS CISD SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICT 5 Esperanza Orosco 288 votes (64.86%) Frank Juarez, Jr. 156 votes (35.14%)
Orosco gained an slim 84 vote edge during early voting, but used an Election Day surge to obtain additional separation. Orosco took 113 votes on Election Day, while Juarez had 65 votes. The results closed an election rife with controversy that centered on allegations of micromanagement made by a handful of former Hays CISD leader and officials against Orosco and Keller, who both refuted the claims as a “false narrative.” In a post on her campaign Facebook page, Keller thanked her supporters and said “today
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HISTORY
Founded April 10, 1903, by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.
Driftwood man killed in U.S. 290 wreck STAFF REPORT
A Driftwood man was killed in an April 30 multi-vehicle wreck that occurred along U.S. Highway 290 near Fitzhugh Road. Samuel Joseph Lowrance, 33, of Driftwood, was identified as the victim, according to multiple
media reports. Austin Travis County EMS personnel originally responded to a reported pin-in collision in the 11100 block of West U.S. 290 near Fitzhugh Lane around 6:30 a.m. April 30. Full details of the wreck are unknown at this time. ATCEMS officials said one person, later iden-
tified as Lowrance, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Four other people were injured in the wreck, according to officials. One person was transported April 30 to an Austin area hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. The condition and identity of that person is
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County and district court judges voiced concerns over the application coming to court Tuesday, citing they needed more time to learn about the program. The deadline to apply for the grant is Friday, May 10.
Hostile debate on the timing of an application meant to secure grant money for a proposed public defender’s office Tuesday led to the item’s death on the Hays County Commissioners Court dais. a grant that would subseThe lack of action, quently fund 80 percent however, followed terse of the first year’s cost for a bickering among county Public Defender’s Office. leaders and officials, which The office would allow some felt low-income was propadefendants “It may be a great to receive gated by a lack of insupport idea, but right formation beyond now, it’s unclear provided by sentencing. Hays CounThe grant what it means. ty Judge application (You’re) asking Ruben Becdied on the erra and his due me as an elected dais staff. to a lack official to sign The of supagenda port from off on something item came county when I do not as part of judges and Becerra’s commisknow what the plan to sioners. idea is. It has overhaul Hays Hays County not been clearly County’s spends communicated to around criminal justice sys$5 per the judges.” tem, which resident, or includes $1,072,425 –Chris Johnson, addressas per 2017 County Court-At-Law ing the poopulaJudge No. 2 overpoption, on ulation of indigent the Hays County Jail and defense, which is half of the creation of the Hays the state average. County Criminal Justice But county and disCommission. trict court judges voiced However, the latest piece concerns about the of the plan was to apply for application coming to
court Tuesday, citing they needed more time to learn about the program. The deadline to apply for the grant is Friday, May 10. County Court-at-Law No. 2 Judge Chris Johnson, Court-at-Law No. 3 Judge Tracie Zelhart and District Judge Bill Henry said they had been made made aware of the application in recent weeks. It’s unclear at this time, however, how many judges were briefed on the application, which Hays County Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith said was 400 pages long. “It may be a great idea, but right now, it’s unclear what it means,” said County Court-At-Law Judge No. 2 Chris Johnson. “(You’re) asking me as an elected official to sign off on something when I do not know what the idea is. It has not been clearly communicated to the judges.” Zelhart said she withdrew her name as Program Manager for the Public Defender office because the application had changed since she last saw it Friday. “We don’t have the buy-in from our judges or
The death marks the second fatality in roughly a month’s time on West U.S. 290 between Oak Hill and the Dripping Springs area. On April 18, a 20-yearold man was killed in a three-vehicle collision that occurred on West U.S. 290 near RM 1826 in the Oak Hill area.
the bar association,” Hays County Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones said. “Before we start spending staff time and resources, I would want to have that.” Smith, along with Jones and Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell, echoed similar worries. Shell said the county needs to address criminal justice system issues, which includes pretrial detention and indigent defense, but he also added the grant application had not been vetted by the county’s judiciary branch. Smith said the application presented Tuesday was “substantially different” than the one he had discussed with County Judge’s Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos two weeks ago. If the court had worked on the application for the last two months, in conjunction with the judiciary, it could have likely been supported, Smith said. However, Becerra said the approval of the grant application was a means to show the state that the county is serious about tackling the county’s issues.
Meanwhile, a number of local residents spoke in favor of the grant application. Faylita Hicks, who supported the initiative, cited issues with the judicial process after she served 45 days in the Hays County Jail due to an overdraft fee on her bank account, Hicks said it took her 45 days to see an attorney for her case and that the attorney didn’t give her advice on the case, but only advised her to sign documents for her release. “What you have going on right now is not working,” Hicks said. “I have a master’s degree and can’t get a job in this county because I have a record.” Hicks’ story highlighted what activists considered to be a major issue in the criminal justice system, that it does not help economically disadvantaged residents. Reverend Tim Bauerkemper at the First Lutheran Church in San Marcos said his congregation would have helped Hicks pay for the $25 overdraft if he knew the circumstances. Bauerkemper said the system “unequally burdens the poor,” and called for the court to take action. “We do believe quality indigent defense is something we need to invest our time and possibly our money,” said Zelhart.
Rizo translated that effort into his 2019 campaign, which began weeks after Arabie submitted his formal letter of resignation to the Kyle City Council, opening the seat up for a special May election. Going door to door and making plenty of phone calls is what Rizo said helped spur his campaign and get people excited for Saturday. Giving residents a candidate who has been visible in the community and someone they could vote for was his goal. “I hope it shows that I’m not afraid of hard work and I’m willing to serve this community,” Rizo said.
Preparing for the defense of his seat in November, however, circulated within Rizo’s mind soon after he got the news he won. Over the course of several hours after his win, Rizo said he drove around Kyle to pick up election signs in preparation for a possible November challenge. Rizo plans to navigate the learning curve with joining the city council and hopes he can reach out to other city leaders to “try and move Kyle forward.” Nothing is a gimme. You have to work hard and I’ll have to work just as hard in November,” Rizo said. “I’ll have to earn it.”
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runoff to occur with the volume of candidates in the running. “It was a good result. The hard work all paid off,” Rizo said. Rizo, a property management supervisor who’s lived in the area nearly all of his life, said he was initially excited when early voting results showed he had an early lead. Despite low voter turnout, Rizo had a slim 78vote advantage over former Kyle City Council member Stuart Kirkwood for the lead following the release of early voting numbers. Rizo’s cautious optimism turned to excitement when
he received a 107 vote surge on Election Day, which helped him outlast Kirkwood for the seat. Rizo, who spent 12 hours holding signs near each of the three Election Day polling sites, said he wasn’t sure how the race was going to go amid a late surge of participation at Chapa Middle School. “You’re just not sure if that surge is in your favor or someone else’s,” Rizo said. Winning the seat temporarily closes a nearly threeyear trek for Rizo and his attempt for election to the Kyle City Council dais. An initial run for Kyle
City Council in 2017 was thwarted after Rizo, and city officials, discovered his address at the time wasn’t within city limits, even though Rizo and his family had been paying city taxes on the property. A move to an address on his property that was within city limits allowed Rizo to make a second run at a city council seat in November 2018. Rizo, however, was defeated by Rick Koch in the race for the District 5 seat that year. Rizo said that experience allowed him to block walk and meet residents and gain a firmer understanding of the issues.
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unknown at this time. Two people were transported to a hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries, while another person refused medical treatment. Authorities closed all lanes of U.S. 290 near Fitzhugh Road for several hours to investigate the crash.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Just a lot of heart and determination. I think it’s a team that expected to win.” –James Howard, Hays head baseball coach. Story on pg. 6.
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GUEST COLUMN
Catch & kill does not work BY CRISTEN WILLIAMS, CALDWELL COUNTY RESIDENT As Hays County actively discusses ways to achieve a 90%+ live outcome at the animal shelter, trap-neuterreturn (TNR) and return-to-field (RTF) programs have to be included. These methods of community cat management involve humanely trapping healthy unsocial cats, where they are then fixed, vaccinated, eartipped (a visual indicator that they’ve been sterilized), and then returned to their outdoor homes. TNR/RTF is sound public policy. It reduces shelter intake, euthanasia and calls to animal control – all of which save funds and resources that could be better spent on proactive measures like spay/neuter and helping animals truly in need. It also improves neighborhoods, improves the lives of shelter staff, aligns with the community’s expectations for proactive and humane animal services, and is endorsed by the ASPCA, Humane Society of the United States, and other national animal welfare organizations. Why? Because it works. It has been proven in countless communities nationwide as the only humane and effective way to reduce community cat populations. “Feral” cats are just like housecats, though unowned or “community” cats. They are all the same species (Felis catus). And, like any animal, cats come in a range of socialization levels and personalities. Some are quite wild and best suited to their outdoor habitats. Others sleep on their caregiver’s front porch but aren’t friendly enough to be indoors. Others (especially kittens) can easily acclimate to an indoor life with diligent, compassionate care or through a foster program. Regardless of the type of cat, there is a life-saving alternative that replaces killing. “Behavior” should never be a death sentence. All cats are worthy of compassion and care. Cat lover or not, one thing everyone can agree on is that limiting the population of homeless and free-roaming cats is the right thing to do. Targeted spay and neuter accomplishes that by stopping the flow. Haphazard catch and kill does not. It is inefficient, costly, reactive and basically like mopping with the faucet on. The numbers speak for themselves. Trapping and killing cats as a means of “animal control” has been standard practice in Hays County for far too long already and, as evidenced by shelter records, it has not been effective. At all. Between 2013 and 2017, the shelter’s annual cat kill rate fluctuated between 70% and 90%, and cats deemed feral, unsocial or having a behavior-related issue made up a significant portion of these deaths. Still, thousands of cats and kittens have entered and died at the shelter every year. From a professional excellence standpoint, it’s ridiculous and irresponsible to do the same thing over and over expecting different results. Instead of wasting money on an endless cycle of impounding and killing healthy cats, it’s time for progressive and proactive measures based on best practices. Targeted spay-neuter programs in cities like Baltimore, Jacksonville, Albuquerque, San Antonio, Waco and many others have resulted in a dramatic reduction in shelter intake and deaths for cats and kittens – a strong indication that these programs have effectively reduced the breeding populations of community cats.
Snakes alive! A
ren’t all those wildflowers beautiful this year? My pastures are full of these multicolored weeds, but I enjoy seeing them. I also enjoy cruising down my Facebook page, looking at pictures of Texas in springtime. Unfortunately, you also see posts of all the snakes that appear this time of year. And on every one of these posts, somebody, often several people, will comment, “I hope you didn’t kill it.” I figure most folks who make these comments have never had the misfortune of seeing a venomous snake up close and personal. They probably have never seen necrotic tissue spreading up a snakebite victim’s leg. These folks probably never buried a family pet who got too close to a rattlesnake. These people probably never had to throw out a good pair of drawers after seeing a rattler within striking distance of your leg. I’m just guessing here, but I suspect the people who post comments like “Please don’t kill it” or “They are so beautiful” are city dwellers and not country folks. I’m a bit old-school who was taught at a young age
counters with rattlesnakes. I won’t burden you with Crow’s tales of all the coral snakes we’ve seen lately. I have Nest found a rattlesnake in our by Clint Younts carport by my wife’s car. We found a rattler in our grandchildren’s sandbox. that rattlesnakes and other One was hiding in my tool venomous snakes are “bad”. shed, and I once found a I reckon I was told this by 5-footer in my vegetable my elders who might’ve lost garden. The last encounter friends, family members was a few months ago as I or pets from a snake bite. was putting away Christmas Nowadays, we have antitox- decorations in the crawlin that will hopefully save space under our house. your life but not a large I wonder if any of these chunk of skin, tissue and snakes would’ve hurt somenerves. So, do I still think one if I hadn’t found them. snakes are bad? Hmm? Let I know for a fact that these me ponder over this for a scaly serpents didn’t get the nano-second. chance to bite anyone after Living out here on a they acquired acute lead ranch, I have had numerous poisoning. encounters with rattleI know some folk reading snakes. When I moved back this will get upset. Some to the Buda area in 20 B.C. may say, “Snakes were here (Before Cabelas), we had before we were”. Hey, I’m 60 huge rattlesnakes all over years old. If I see a rattler the ranch. I’m talking about who is 61, I’ll let him live. 6-footers packing enough But any venomous snake venom to kill a man. Not younger than me will wish once did we see a coiled he stayed in the neighbor’s rattler and say, “Ooh, isn’t yard. he magnificent!” I never I wonder if these snake heard any family member enthusiasts would object to say, “Don’t kill him, Clint. killing other native creaHe’s not hurting anybody.” tures. Would they spray Allow me to tell y’all wasp killer at a yellow-jackabout my more recent enet nest on the front porch?
What about that big scorpion crawling around in the bathtub? Or some coyote stalking little Fifi out in the yard? Do these critters get handed the death penalty while a snake gets a reprieve? Some folks might suggest calling a pest control service to capture a snake. I have met scores of snakes in my life, and I never had one sit still for an hour or two for some guy come and get it. For the record, I don’t kill anything unless they could harm humans, pets and livestock or destroy property. When I do detect a potential threat, I summon my favorite pest control service, Colt and Remington Exterminators, to handle the problem. So, back to the question about snakes being bad. No, they aren’t all bad. Many are beneficial and they are allowed to slither about my property. But, yes, some snakes are bad. And if I have to choose who is dearer to me, my grandchildren or some devilish serpent, I’m sorry but there will be a scattering of snake innards all over the yard. Are snakes bad? I bet Adam and Eve would side with me.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR DEAR BUDA STAFF
between City departments and the verbal harassment on pubHon. Mayor Heahn May lic display Tuesday night do not 2, 2019, Buda City Council belong in a council meeting. Members, Buda City Manager Responsible civic leadership and City Attorney: demands a far higher level of The treatment of Ann Miller ethical behavior. It is what the and the Buda EDC Board of citizens of Buda deserve and Directors at the Special Called expect of their elected officials. Council Meeting of April 30th Events leading up to the was an unconscionable act of April 30th Council Meeting retaliation and shameful vendeserve further investigation geance. Such behavior simply and public reporting. has no place in civic leaderAnd those whose repuship. As a citizen and longtime tations were tarnished by leader in our shared region, I denounce this disrespectful be- the Council’s unbecoming havior as highly unprofessional actions deserve a public apology. Absent anything but and unbecoming of your role. a humble public apology, you In my opinion, the decision may find that you’ve brought to read what will certainly become known as the “Endless greater harm to your personal and professional reputations Council Resolution of April and Buda’s good reputation 30th” was entirely devoid of than you were seeking to professional integrity and deliver to others. represents an all-time low in Susan Harris, the history of Buda City Politics. The airing of disagreements Buda
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SHOULD HAVE VOTED I see 1,300 voted in the at large election. We have over 20,000 students. We had a better turnout in the 1980s when we had 2,500 students! If you are not happy with the way our schools are run, look in the mirror! We will travel the globe to support freedom, yet we can’t cross the street to vote. Sad. I appreciate the candidates caring enough to run. I hope and pray the personal attacks cease. We should be able to remain friends while not agreeing in our politics. I know, it is easier said than done. Opponents had some good points. The “Take Back Hays” moniker was a turnoff but that doesn’t mean incumbents don’t need to listen. There seems to be a lot of turnover and the school
board members should not encourage direct complaints from staff, solicited or not. Follow the administrative process. Refer the complainants to the administration. Ask the administration to keep you posted and tell the complainant to reach you too after this process if not satisfied. Sure, hold them accountable. But, give the administration the support they deserve. Mistakes will happen but administrators should not live in fear when they mess up. Learn from it and move on. Otherwise you’re undermining the paid staff. School board members set policy. They are not trained administrators. Let the administration do its job. Get out of the way. Yours in Education Bryce Bales Manchaca
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Wastewater permit oversight bill passes Texas House BY MOSES LEOS III Proposed legislation aimed at improving oversight on the issuance of wastewater discharge permits made its way through the Texas House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 4116, authored by State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood), was approved May 2 by an 82-57 vote. The bill is the first authored by Zwiener to be approved by the Texas House. State Senator Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) is expected to pick up the bill in the senate. HB 4116, if approved, would allow an applicant seeking a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
HB 4116 would allow a applicant seeking a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to voluntarily negotiate an agreement upfront with interest groups in order to avoid a contested case. System permit to voluntarily negotiate an agreement upfront with interest groups in order to avoid a contested case, according to a press release. That agreement would include more limitations than a permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and would be backed up with bonding, a letter of credit or an escrow account. Zwiener said in a statement the bill would establish a “new way
forward in the discharge permitting process.” Zwiener said the legislation is “commonsense” and would help cities and communities avoid “bureaucratic headaches,” as well as encourage more beneficial reuse. “We’re seeking to create an avenue for upfront, voluntary negotiation between applicants and interest groups,” Zwiener said. “In passing this bill, we will help provide a model for future collaborative efforts around environmental permitting.”
Meanwhile, a bill meant to increase access to proper patient care and pain treatment is now on the House committee floor. HB 4145, authored by Zwiener, would prevent medical practitioners from refusing treatment or denying a controlled substance prescription to a patient who tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidol in their system. The bill was introduced just as state legislators in the Texas House passed
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expected to be factored in during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 discussions later this year. Base payment for city council members stipends had been $9,600 per year. Should the proposed pay increases be included and approved within the budget, those raises would not got into effect until Oct. 1. Mitchell said he felt the council and mayor positions should be compensated enough to supplement losses possibly incurred by taking the position. Mitchell said council members sometimes must reduce the hours they work or drop health insurance to have time and resources to serve on council. “There is a sacrifice made by people who take this office,” Mitchell said. Tenorio opposed the salary increase, citing a high starting point.
City leaders also voted 4-2 to deny a provision allowing them to receive health insurance paid for by the city. “If we cannot pay our parttime employees health insurance, I don’t believe we should take that ourselves,” said council member Tracy Scheel.
House Bill 63, authored by State Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso), which would reduce personal-use marijuana penalties. In addition, the Texas House also approved House Bill 1365, authored by State Rep. Eddie Lucio III (D-Brownsville), that would authorize medical cannabis use for patients with certain conditions. Zwiener said many patients, including veterans and those with chronic pain, use marijuana to alleviate pain, nausea or anxiety. She felt that use
of marijuana in that way “should not be grounds to discharge that person.” “Unfortunately, many physicians use urinary drug testing to discharge patients when they discover they have used marijuana recently. We have a chance here to protect access to care for patients, especially those with chronic pain and anxiety,” Zwiener said. Zwiener said legislators are making “substantial progress” on access to medical marijuana and marijuana decriminalization. “I am hopeful this season we can provide patients in Texas with another tool to relieve pain and improve their quality of life,” Zwiener said.
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nothing at all. Regardless, council members said they saw increased attendance and participation in city affairs and hope to continue the trend. The decisions close a saga that began when Kyle voters in November 2018 approved a charter amendment allowing the city council to appoint a compensation “I would be willing to health insurance, I don’t committee to review its approve $500,” Tenorio believe we should take pay every three years. said. “I’d rather see $300 that ourselves,” said The charter amendment but I know I have to give council member Tracy also allowed the city a little too, but ($1,000) Scheel, whose senticouncil to decide on the is too much to start ment was echoed by committee’s recommenwith.” other council members dation. City leaders also who opposed the health In April, the city sparred on the addition insurance option. council-appointed of health insurance, Division extended to compensation comwhich would have residents who offered mittee met three times bumped up the total their input on the to deliberate possible cost to $170,000 annumatter during public changes to city leaders’ ally. The disagreement comment. pay. Committee memled Mayor Pro Tem Dex Some residents bers recommended the Ellison to split the issue supported the raise and $1,000 and $1,300 pay into two separate votes. health insurance, others increases, as well as “If we cannot pay our supported only the raise the option for health part-time employees and some supported insurance.
Officials were initially unable to locate the missing person, later identified as Hurlbut, late Friday. No other people have been reported missing, Cutler said. “We feel comfortable at this time he is the missing individual …. the family has been notified,” Cutler said. Overall, Hays County officials received approximately 34 distress calls over a 12-hour period Friday. North Hays Fire Chief Scott Collard said around 55 people received assistance throughout the night. “Out of those 34 calls, seven were actual rescues made by our personnel and our mutual aid partners,” Collard said. Four cars were washed off of the Onion Creek bridge along FM 150 roughly two miles east of Ranch Road 12, Cutler said. Authorities also conducted a rescue on a washed away vehicle along Bell Springs Road at
Barton Creek. A helicopter made two rescues while a boat made one rescue, Collard said. The department received assistance from Kyle, San Marcos and Johnson City fire departments, as well as emergency officials from Williamson County. Although the flood waters receded May 4, Hays County officials are asking residents to stay vigilant as rain is predicted to continue into this week. Property owners who sustained private property damage can report those damages through HaysInformed.com. “With the ground being as saturated as it is, we caution residents against traveling during that time frame when there is substantial rain because the low water crossings will be inundated again,” said Kharley Smith, coordinator for the Office of Emergency Services.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, TEXAS • NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held on the following ordinance by the Mountain City, Texas City Council at a meeting on June 10, 2019. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will take place at City Hall, 101 Mountain City Dr, Mountain City, Texas. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR DRAINAGE SERVICE, BILLING, EXEMPTIONS, DRAINAGE CHARGES AND APPEALS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mountain City, Texas, has investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens to adopt a Municipal Drainage Utility System; and WHEREAS, the City Council further investigated and determined that it would be in the best interest of the citizens to adopt the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act as set forth in Chapter 552, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code, as amended ("Act") ; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby adopts the Act and incorporates it herein in its entirety for all purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the drainage of the City is a public utility within the meaning of the Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City will establish a schedule of drainage charges against all real property in the proposed service area(s) which included the entire City subject to charges under this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City will provide drainage for all real property in the proposed service area(s) on payment of drainage charges, except real property exempted under the Act or pursuant to this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City will offer drainage service on nondiscriminatory, reasonable and equitable terms; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct. SECTION 2. That the City of Mountain City, Texas, hereby establishes a Municipal Drainage Utility System, as follows:
Municipal Drainage Utility System
Sec. 2-1. Municipal Drainage Utility System Established. The Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act, Chapter 552, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act") , is hereby adopted and shall be fully implemented as provided by the Act and by the City Council; and the drainage of the City is hereby found to be a public utility within the meaning of the Act. Sec. 2-2. Drainage Service Provided. The City will provide storm water drainage for all real property within its boundaries upon payment of the determined drainage charges, as defined in the Act, and excluding property exempt under the Act and certain exempted real property by the City, and that the fees, assessments, and charges will be based on nondiscriminatory, reasonable and equitable terms. The drainage charges established herein shall be for all non-exempt benefitted property as defined in the Act within the City drainage system. Sec. 2-3. Billing for Drainage Service. The City is hereby authorized to bill the drainage charges incurred as a result of the adoption of the Act and through the establishment of the municipal drainage utility system. The drainage charge shall be separately identified from other public utility billings. Revenues generated through the drainage charges authorized herein shall be classified as committed resources according to the City Financial Policies, as amended. Drainage charges may only be expended for the costs of service as defined by the Act. Sec. 2-4. Authority to Levy Drainage Charges. The City may levy a schedule of drainage charges upon satisfaction of the procedural requirements provided in the Act and this Article. Prior to the levy of any drainage charges, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the drainage charges pursuant to the Act. Prior to adoption of this Article the City Council found and determined: that the City will establish a schedule of drainage charges against all real property in the proposed area which includes the entire City subject to the charges under the Act; the City will provide drainage for all real property in the proposed service area on payment of the drainage charges, except real property exempt under the Act; and the City will offer drainage service on nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms. Sec. 2-5. Exemptions Authorized. The City is authorized to exempt certain property, entities or persons from all ordinances, resolutions, and rules which the City may adopt from time to time in connection with the adoption of the Act and the establishment of its municipal drainage utility system. Any exemptions to the drainage charges established herein other than the exemptions required by the Act shall be set forth in the drainage charge schedule.
Sec. 2-6. Charges. (a) The City Council shall, following the adoption of this Article, establish a drainage charge schedule, by Ordinance of the City Council, from time to time, for charges which shall be collected through the City's bill for public utilities pursuant to the Act and other applicable law. There shall be a drainage charge on each monthly public utility statement for the City drainage system as set forth in the drainage charge schedule. The City Administrator, or designee, is authorized to collect such charges in a manner consistent with the Act and this Article. The drainage charges shall be a separate line item on the public utility statement, and shall be clearly identified as a separate charge. Except, as otherwise provided herein, the billing, charges and collection procedures shall be consistent with City collection procedures for the water services. (b) The drainage charges established pursuant to this Article will apply to the accounts maintained by the City for public utility services. (c) All billing: credits, exemptions and other procedures relating to drainage charges established pursuant to this Article shall be subject to the provisions of the Act and other applicable law. (d) A deposit for the drainage services as a precondition to accepting surface flow from benefited property into the City drainage utility system shall not be required. All real property of the City will be provided with drainage utility system service on timely payment of drainage charges established herein. Sec. 2-7. Appeals. (a) Billing and payment disputes for administrative issues relating to the drainage charges shall be subject to appeals procedures used by the City for other public utility billing disputes. A person or entity that owns or occupies a benefitted property may appeal the drainage charges established herein pursuant to this procedure set forth in this section. (b) Appeals for the following reasons shall be directed to the City Administrator for evaluation and determination. An appeal shall be in writing and submitted to the City Administrator within thirty (30) days after the public utility billing statement containing the matter to be disputed. During all periods of appeal the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/or the account holder shall be responsible for payment of the charges in full: (1) exempt property has been assessed a drainage charge; (2) drainage charge for an individual property is assessed on more than one public utility account; or (3) drainage charge is assessed to individual property outside the City's jurisdictional area. (c) The City Administrator, or designee shall render a written decision on such appeals within thirty (30) days after receiving a timely written notice of appeal from the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/ or the account holder. The City Administrator, or designee shall deliver a copy of the appeal decision to the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/or the
account holder by US mail to the address of the landowner/account holder according to the most recent records in the possession of the City. (d) Appeals for claims that the drainage charge for an individual property is based on an incorrect determination of the property's contribution to the drainage utility system, as established in the City drainage charge schedule shall be directed to the City Administrator, or designee for evaluation and determination. An appeal pursuant to this section 23-311 (d) shall be in writing and submitted to the City Administrator, or designee within thirty (30) days after the public utility billing statement containing the matter to be disputed. During all periods of appeal the person or entity who owns or occupies the benefitted property and/or the account holder shall be responsible for payment of the charges in full. Sec. 2-8. Credits. (a) A property owner may petition to the City to reduce the drainage charge fee for an individual property to account for on-site storm water management controls that reduce the property's impact to the drainage utility system. (b) The petition will be evaluated and the fee adjustment decision determined by the Director of Engineering. The Director of Engineering's evaluation and determination shall be based on nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms and shall be based solely on storm waterrelated factors. Sec. 2-9. Penalties; Enforcement. Failure to pay the drainage charges promptly when due shall subject such user to discontinuance of any public utility services provided by the City, in accordance with the procedures adopted by the city for discontinuance of any City public utility service including water and/or sewer service and other applicable laws." Section 3. Cumulative and savings. This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Mountain City, Texas, except where the provisions of the ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. Any and all previous versions of this Ordinance to the extent that they are in conflict herewith are repealed. Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of the Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance, but they shall remain in effect; it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall remain in effect notwithstanding the validity of any part. Section 5. Effective date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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CITY OF KYLE RESOLUTION NO. 1139 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND CREATING THE PLUM CREEK NORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 372 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Kyle, Texas (the “City”) is authorized under Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, (as amended, the “Act”) to create a public improvement district within the corporate limits of the City or its extraterritorial jurisdiction; WHEREAS, on August 1, 2017, Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. (the “Petitioner”), submitted and filed with the City Secretary a Petition for the Creation of a Public Improvement District to Finance Improvements to the Plum Creek North Development (the “Petition”) requesting the establishment of the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District (the “District”) covering approximately 389.1 acres, the boundaries of the proposed District described in Exhibit A (the “Property”) attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, said area for the District being within the boundaries of the City; WHEREAS, the Petition estimated the total cost of the Authorized Improvements (as defined herein) for the proposed District to be $25,000,000.00 (including issuance and other financing costs);
Property, which Authorized Improvements will include: (i) the establishment of parks and open space, together with the design, construction and maintenance of any ancillary structures, features or amenities such as trails, pavilions, community facilities, swimming pools, irrigation, walkways, lighting, benches, trash receptacles and any similar items located therein; (ii) landscaping; (iii) acquisition, construction, and improvement of water, wastewater and drainage facilities; (iv) acquisition, construction and improvement of streets, roadways, rights-of-way and related facilities; (v) entry monumentation and features; (vi) signage; (vii) projects similar to those listed in subsections (i) — (vi) above; and (viii) payment of costs associated with constructing and financing the public improvements listed in subparagraphs (i) — (vii) above, including costs of establishing, administering and operating the District. These Authorized Improvements shall promote the
interests of the City and are of the nature that will confer a special benefit upon the Property by enhancing the value of such property within the District. (c) Estimated Costs of the Authorized Improvements and Apportionment of Costs. The estimated total costs of the Authorized Improvements is $15,000,000.00 including issuance and other financing fees, but in no case shall exceed $25,000,000.00 which costs shall be paid by assessments levied on the Property within the District. The costs of the Authorized Improvements will be apportioned between the District and the City as allowed by the Act. The City will not be obligated to provide any funds to finance the Authorized Improvements, other than from assessments levied on the Property. The Petitioner or developer of the Property (the “Developer”) may also pay certain costs of the Authorized Improvements from other funds available to the Petition or the Devel-
EXHIBIT A
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) has reviewed the Petition and determined that the Petition satisfies the requirements of the Act;
oper, as applicable. (d) Boundaries of the District. The District is proposed to include approximately 389.1 acres of land generally located north of Kohler’s Crossing, south of Ranch to Market Road 2770, west of Farm to Market Road 1626, and east of Ranch to Market Road 2770, located within the corporate limits of the City and as more particularly described by the metes and bounds description attached hereto as Exhibit A. (e) Proposed Method of Assessment. The City shall levy an assessment on each parcel of the Property within the District in a manner that results in imposing equal shares of the costs on property similarly benefitted. Any assessments may be paid in full at any time (including interest and principal), and, if not paid in full, may be paid in annual installments (including interest and principal). If an assessment is allowed to be paid in installments, then the installments must be paid in amounts
necessary to meet annual costs for those Authorized Improvements financed by the assessments, and must continue for a period necessary to retire the indebtedness for those Authorized Improvements (including interest). (f) Management of the District. The District shall be managed by the City, with the assistance of a consultant, who shall, from time to time, advise the City regarding certain operations of the District. (g) Advisory Board. The District shall be managed without the creation of an advisory body. SECTION 4. The Plum Creek North Public Improvement District is hereby authorized and created as a public improvement district under the Act in accordance with the findings of the City Council as to the advisability of the Authorized Improvements and services for the District contained in this Resolution. The Authorized Improvements are authorized to be made in accordance with the service and assessment
EXHIBIT A
WHEREAS, the City Council, by resolution, called a public hearing to be held on the creation of the proposed District and the advisability of the improvements and services for the District; WHEREAS, after publishing notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction, and mailing notice of the public hearing, all as required by and in conformity with the Act, the City Council conducted such the public hearing on the creation of the proposed District and the advisability of the improvements and services for the District at least 15 days before the date of the public hearing;
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WHEREAS, all owners of the property located within the proposed District and all other interest persons were given the opportunity a the public hearing to speak for or against the creation of the District and the advisability of the improvements and services for the District; WHEREAS, the City Council closed such public hearing on February 5, 2019; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the recitals of this Resolution are hereby found to be true and correct.
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SECTION 2. The Petition submitted to the City on August 1, 2017 was filed with the City Secretary and complies with Subchapter A of the Act. SECTION 3. Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, including, without limitation, Sections 372.006, 372.009(a), and 372.009(b), the City Council after considering the Petition and the evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing on February 5, 2019 hereby finds and declares: (a) Advisability of the Proposed Improvements. It is advisable to create the District to provide the Authorized Improvements (as described below). The Authorized Improvements are advisable and desirable improvements for the District. (b) General Nature of the Authorized Improvements. The purposes of the District include the design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of public improvement projects authorized by the Act (the “Authorized Improvements”) that are necessary for the development of the
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plan for the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District and other agreements between the City and the Petitioner to be approved by the City Council at a future meeting. SECTION 5. Notice of this Resolution authorizing the District shall be given by publishing such notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. Effective upon the publication of such notice, the District shall be established. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED & APPROVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF KYLE, on the 16th day of APRIL 2019 on vote of 5 AYES; 1 NAYS; 0 ABSTENTIONS.
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Sports
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Hays baseball perseveres past Canyon Cougs BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
Resiliency and mental toughness were attributes the Hays Rebels baseball team needed to outlast the New Braunfels Canyon Cougars in a thrilling best-of-3 bi-district round series. That included playing 16 combined innings of baseball over a five-hour span Saturday, culminating in Hays notching a series-clinching 8-5 victory over Canyon in Game 3.
“Just a lot of heart and determination,” Hays head coach James Howard said about the wins. “I think it’s a team that expected to win. They knew after game one that they could definitely beat Canyon. I just felt like it was a team that was determined that they were going to get that win.” In Game 1, Hays received a stellar pitching performance by Jeremy Copeland and Garrison Vaughn, who gave up two
PHOTO BY NICK MORRIS
Hays Rebel shortstop Seth Stephenson adjusts his stance to rifle the ball across the diamond in Game 3 of the team’s best-of-3 series against New Braunfels Canyon at Dripping Springs High.
hits to the Cougars. Game 2 didn’t go quite as easy for Hays as it trailed 5-0 in the fourth inning. But
Hays clawed its way back and tied it up at 5-5 in the bottom of the sixth after an infield single by senior
Chase Ruston forced a Canyon throwing error that scored two runs. “You know we dug our-
selves into a hole early in that second game,” How-
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Rebels tame Huskies in area round playoff BY MOSES LEOS III
MARION – While it took some time to manifest, the Hays Rebel softball team showcased its offensive muscle last week en route to punching a ticket to the regional quarterfinals. An eight run, three-inning flurry, highlighted by home runs from Max Valdez, Annaliese Rodriguez and Katie Noble, pushed PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III Hays, now ranked 4th in Joyful noise was aplenty when Hays Rebel catcher Annaliese Rodriguez (left) and Brianna Ro- Class 6A, to an 8-2 Game 2 driguez (right) celebrate with teammate Katie Noble (13) after she belted a home run in Game 2 win over the San Antonio Holmes Huskies. By of the team’s best-of-3 series against San Antonio Holmes.
Hays vs. NB Canyon
Game 1 of the series will be played 7 p.m. Thursday at Hays High, with Game 2 Friday at 7 p.m. at New Braunfels Canyon High. An if-necessary Game 3 will be played at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wimberley High. All games and times are weather permitting.
completing an area round sweep, Hays advances to the regional quarterfinal round for the first time since the 2016 season. But with a playoff rematch against the powerhouse New Braunfels Canyon Cougarettes on the horizon, Rodriguez said getting off on the
right foot will be a critical component. “We can’t go out flat. If we start flat, we end flat, we have to start strong. That’s the only thing we’re focusing on,” Rodriguez said. “Just coming out hot.”
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KNOW THE FACTS
About the Permian Highway Pipeline Project THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE NUMEROUS BENEFITS TO HAYS COUNTY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS LOCAL TAX REVENUE
Following Project completion, Kinder Morgan will pay an estimated $1.6 million annually to state and local taxing bodies in Hays County, which will help fund local needs.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Nearly 2,500 local construction jobs across the state will be created by this Project.
FUELING THE TEXAS ECONOMY
This Project alone will provide nearly $1 billion in additional oil and gas production tax revenue for the state each year. This money is used to fund schools, roads, universities and first responders in the state. It will further increase what the Texas industry already pays, which was more than $14 billion last year.
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES Workers for the Project will spend more than $10 million in the Hill Country during construction.
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LANDOWNER COMPENSATION
Landowners with properties crossed by the pipelines receive, at minimum, fair market value for easements. This land can continue to be used for most purposes.
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Education
Hays CISD selects next Lehman High band director STAFF REPORT
ter, but you can A longtime music already educator who has served see the as the interim director impact he of Lehman High’s band is having. program has been select- Just after ed to fill the role on a our U.I.L. permanent basis. compeEarlier this month, tition VALENZUELA Hays CISD officials this year, named Jose Valenzuela judges were complias the school’s next dimenting him and our rector of bands. Valenzu- students for the sound,” ela fills the said Lehrole left by man Princi“He has only longtime pal Denisha Hays CISD Presley. been on our band di“Students campus for rector Joey under his Lucita, direction a semester, who in achieve but you can April was quick named results and already see as the high honthe impact he director of ors.” bands at Valenzuis having. Just Johnson ela began after our U.I.L. his educaHigh. Valenzution career competition ela, who in July 1989 this year, has been as the assisserving as tant band judges were Lehman director for complimenting Sharyland High’s interim band ISD in Mishim and our director sion. Soon students for since after, he January, was named the sound. has been the associStudents under ate director involved in music edof bands his direction ucation for for Donna achieve quick more than High. 30 years. During results and During his 20 years high honors.” that time, at Donna he has High, the helped his band was a –Denisha Presley, students semifinalLehman Principal win an ist in the array of Texas State awards and honors. Marching Contest conHays CISD hired sistently from 1996-2010. Valenzuela in August Valenzuela founded 2018 as the director at Donna High’s Mariachi Simon Middle School. Band in 1993. “He has only been on Soon after its foundour campus for a semes- ing, students in the
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program had a 100% high school graduation rate and at least a 99% rate of enrollment in a four-year university, community college or vocational school upon graduation from high school. Valenzuela regularly toured the Mariachi band to universities and colleges around the country to allow students to visit places to which they had not traveled, to experience university campuses, and to audition for scholarships. “I am proud to say that my students went to some of these universities and started university Mariachi programs that are still around today,” Valenzuela said. In 2010, Valenzuela became the director of bands for J. B. Alexander High School in Laredo. Under his direction, the band won numerous awards including being named a semifinalist for the Grammy Music in the Schools Program. During the 2016-17 school year, Valenzuela was name a quarterfinalist for the Grammy Outstanding Music Educator of the Year award. Valenzuela holds a Bachelor of Music (specializing in horn and vocal performance) from Sam Houston State University. In 2013, he was named the Krispy Crème Southwest Sector Teacher of the Year. He is also a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and has presented at conferences for a number of state and national music educator professional organizations.
PHOTO BY JIM CULLEN
Lehman JRTOC
Showcasing all the discipline and shine they could muster, Lehman High’s Navy JROTC participated in its annual military inspection in mid-April. Navy Commander Mike Hale (Ret.), NJROTC Area 10 manager, oversaw the AMI. Cadets in the Lehman JROTC program are under Lt. Commander John Berry and Master Chief Petty Officer David Farrar.
Elementary Field Day
PHOTO BY JIM CULLEN Last week, three Buda-area elementary schools participated in their annual 5th Grade Field Day event held at Bob Shelton Stadium. Campuses participating in the event were Carpenter Hill, Elm Grove and Buda Elementary Schools.
Hygiene rounds
HCISD Election Continued from pg. 1
is a new beginning and we must make the most of it.” “We listen, we learn from our disagreements and we move forward with believing the best in people,” Keller wrote. “That is our only path because our students deserve nothing less.” Orosco thanked her supporters on her campaign Facebook page. Orosco said she appreciated Juarez running for school board and hopes that he “finds a way to serve our community that allows him to put in practice the gifts I am sure he possesses.” “As we move forward, we are not always going to agree with one another every time and on every issue, but it is our responsibly to elevate our level of discourse – if not for our kids, for the good of our community,” Orosco said. “Let’s continue moving forward together and make Hays CISD the best it can be.”
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PHOTO BY JIM CULLEN A handful of Lehman High Health Science techs traveled to a dozen or so Hays CISD elementary schools recently to instruct students on the importance of dental hygiene. The 15-minute stops included encouraging good dental habits and proper tooth care.
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Community
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PHOTOS BY KATIE BURRELL
Ride of a lifetime at Red Arena
Area children of all abilities saddled up and took to the grounds at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Saturday for the annual REDArena Round-Up. REDArena, founded in 2008 in Dripping Springs, is a nonprofit organization that provides equine therapy to individuals with disabilities. During the Round-Up, riders took part in various games and riding events. Family and friends show support for the children in their lives at the REDArena Round-Up in Dripping Springs.
Hays High students earn Eagle Scout rank STAFF REPORT
Scout. Candidates must complete all works prior Six Hays High students to their 18th birthday. have earned the highest James Holdridge’s rank in the Boy Scouts, all Eagle project centered on done within a few months installation of mile-markof one another. er posts around the lake Jack and James Holin Plum Creek, while Jack dridge, Matt Roiland, Holdridge create mobile Robert Collins, Coleman garden beds at Legend Johnson and Declan Oaks Rehabilitation Trevethan, who are part Center. of Boy Scouts Troop 125 Johson’s Eagle project in Buda, all became Eagle consisted of creating a Scouts within a six-month habitat for ducks at the span. lake in Plum Creek, while In order to become an Trevethan created a sysEagle Scout, the students tem of running trail signs had to earn 21 merit badg- in Mountain City. Collins es, as well as teach other built a Little Free Library scouts, show leadership and bench in Bradfield skills and be involved in Village and Roiland rebuilt community service. In trails for the McKinney addition, each Eagle Scout Roughs Nature Park in candidate had to create, Cedar Creek, located near plan and execute a comBastrop. munity project. Collins is a third generAll candidates are ation Eagle Scout, while required to go through a Trevethan is a second genBoard of Review, which eration Eagle Scout. Both looks at their accomplish- James and Jack Holdridge COURTESY PHOTO ments and resumés in have a cousin who also order to determine if they earned the Eagle Scout Left to right are Eagle Scouts Coleman Johnson, Matt Roiland, James Holdridge, Declan Trevethan, Robert Collins and Jack are fit to become an Eagle rank. Holdridge.
Celebrating mom the gardener
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other’s Day is fast approaching this weekend. As a nurseryman, please allow me to make an observation: mothers are enthusiastic gardeners. With that in mind, assisted by my wife Diane, I have assembled a few gift ideas for readers. 1. Mixed plantings of culinary herbs This simple project makes a wonderful gift for any gardener who likes fresh herbs for the kitchen. Just pick a beautiful ceramic pot or hanging basket. Fill it with good potting soil, and then plant four 4” potted herbs. Pick some that will cascade from the top of the pot. Creeping herbs like thyme, oregano and rosemary can also be mixed with popular, upright herbs like parsley, sage and chives. Tie a bow around the top of the pot, add a card, and you will
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have made a unique and thoughtful gift. 2. European basket Start with a nice woven basket with a handle. Then place potted flowering herbs and tropical plants inside. Add some packets of flower seed, a hand trowel, and some colorful (and useful) gardening gloves, some ribbon, and a card. Another beautiful homemade gift. 3. A living rose bush There are some magnificent roses available that bloom all year and require little attention. They will add beauty to the landscape all year. 4. Books If mom
likes to read as much as she likes to garden, we suggest Lucinda Hutson’s Herb Garden Cookbook (Gulf Publishing). Lucinda goes through the culinary herbs one at a time and tells you how to grow and then cook with them. It is filled with tasty recipes and tips on how to be successful growing these garden gems. Trisha Shirey’s Vegetable Gardening in the Southwest (Timber Press) could also make a great gift. 5. Fiction Another gardening author to check out is Austinite Susan Wittig Albert. She is the creator of the China Bales mystery series (and she has visited us at the nursery to share her knowledge about herbs). The main character, China Bales, uses here gardening skills and herbal wisdom to solve murder mysteries.
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A focus on child abuse awareness for faith communities BY ASHLEY RIOS, LCSW ROXANNE’S HOUSE CHILDREN’S COUNSELOR As Child Abuse Awareness Month ends, we focus on a faith-based awareness initiative, Blue Sunday, which took place April 28. Blue Sunday began in 1994 with 20 churches participating. Today, more than 7.4 million churches across five continents participate in Blue Sunday. On this day, faith-based communities are encouraged to take time in their services to pray for victims of child abuse and bring awareness to an issue that im-
On this day, faith based communities are encouraged to take time in their services to pray for victims of child abuse and bring awareness to an issue that impacts 175 children in Texas daily. pacts 175 children daily in Texas. Child abuse, including
sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect, does not discriminate; children and families from all socioeconomic groups, races, ethnicities and religions can be effected. For some child victims of abuse, faith plays a role in their healing process. Many children and adolescents find comfort and support in their faith-based communities after experiencing a traumatic event. Faith-based communities and all adults can also advocate for child abuse victims by becoming familiar with the signs of child abuse
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grandchildren Drake Bartz and Derek Bartz, grandOn June 24, 1945, children of the heart, Kade Brent Eugene Freitag was and Kamden McCarstle, born to brother Boyce Freitag Reverend and his wife Jody, sisterGeorge and in-law Bonnie Menem Dorothy and countless cousins, Freitag of nieces, nephews, great Bee Cave. nieces, great nephews and He passed three precious great-great away in the nephews and a niece. presence of Freitag, a true Texan at God, family heart, had an infectious and friends laugh, a larger than life on April 16, 2019. persona, and a smile that In his youth he enjoyed made your heart feel safe. camping and water skiing In lieu of flowers it with his family on Lake was Freitag’s request that Travis, hunting and exdonations be made to ploring the woods in Bee the Shriners Hospitals for Cave and along Bee Creek; Children, c/o Ben Hur as well as, attending Camp Shriners, 7811 Rockwood Meeting at Camp Ben McLane, Austin, TX 78757 or Culloch every summer. to the Colorado Masonic Freitag joined the MaLodge #96 Student Scholrine Corps and married arship Fund, c/o John his childhood sweetheart, Christensen 205 SumDarlene. Followed his milmerside Ave. Lockhart, TX itary service he co-owned 78644. Longhorn Auto sales with his brother-in-law, Si FREITAG Menem for 28 years. He “Little Darlene the enjoyed his memberships Talking Machine” was in the Colorado Masonic Lodge #96, Austin Scottish born February Rite, Ben Hur Shriners, Ben Hur Shrine Golf Unit, 15, 1949 in Austin Royal Order of Jesters Court, and the Good Luck Texas. She passed Poker Club. He often in the shared fond memories presence of made with his son and God, family nephews while memand friends bers of the YMCA Indian on April 14, Guides. Above all, Brent 2019. enjoyed being a grandpa She grew up in East to Drake “Little Buck”, and Austin. As a child she Derek “Smilin’ Jack”. helped in her famiSide-by-side, Freitag ly-owned business, “Get It laid next to his beloved & Go” on East Sixth Street. wife, Darlene Freitag, She enjoyed telling stories as they began their next of Old Austin where she journey together. He and her siblings had was preceded in death countless adventures. In by his mother Dorothy, 1965, Darlene Freitag father Reverend George married her childhood Freitag, brothers Bobby, Billy, Boyd and sister Betty sweetheart, Brent Freitag. Known for her ability to Anderson. host celebrations and plan He is survived by his memorable get-togethers, son Michael Freitag, daughter Sandra McCars- she always made each tle and her husband Eric, person feel welcome and
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Hays Baseball: Takes two of three Continued from pg. 6
ard said. “They showed a lot of heart just to come back in that game and compete and tie it up and take it to extra innings.” Canyon took the 6-5 lead in the top of the ninth on a bloop single to left field by Austin Stracener. Hays got two runners on in the bottom of the ninth, but the game ended with a hidden ball trick on a fake pickoff miscue performed by the Cougars pitcher Cody Leal, which forced a third and deciding contest. Howard, who sensed the team’s disappointment following the Game 2 loss, challenged his players with flipping their attitude in the face of
adversity. “Instead of being negative and being bad about that one, you’ve got to flush it and turn your attention to this one,” Howard said. “Go out there and win a game.” The Rebels practiced what Howard preached when they scored eight runs on eight hits in the third game, which included an RBI triple by Ruston, and RBI singles by Vaughn, Seth Stephenson and Lane Lilljedahl. Howard said Rebel bats have been the team’s “strong point all year.” “We’ve got some guys that compete at the plate. I think we’ve been shut out one time all year and
that was by Lake Travis late in the year,” Howard said. “Other than that these guys get up there and they are not going to get cheated with their swings.” Pitching depth was also a critical factor for Hays in the series. The Rebels deployed a total of five pitchers on Saturday. While the Cougars arms began to fade, the Rebels trotted out fresh arms from their bullpen. Howard credits Copeland’s and Vaughn’s performances in Game 1 for allowing the team to have the depth for Saturday’s games. Sophomore pitcher Ellis Taylor, who was called up from the JV squad
late in the season, was an unlikely hero when he provided the Rebels with three scoreless innings in the final three frames of Game 3. Taylor was the only Hays pitcher who didn’t surrender a run Saturday. “He (Taylor) got his opportunity in this one and came through huge for us,” Howard said. “Very proud of that young man, and just being a sophomore he’s got a lot of promise.” Hays moves on to play San Antonio Reagan, currently ranked 2nd in Class 6A, in a best-of-3 area round matchup that begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Game 2 will
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Hays High catcher Jack Otto and a New Braunfels Canyon baserunner wait for the umpire’s ruling following a play at the plate.
be Friday, 7:30 p.m. and an if-necessary Game 3 is Saturday at noon. All games will be played at
North East Sports Park in San Antonio and all game times are weather permitting.
Hays Softball: Named 4th in state Continued from pg. 6
crossed the plate in the sixth inning off the bats of Rodriguez, Amaya Guerrero and Emma Morales, who all tallied an RBI base hit. Cone said battling when behind in the count led to success. Brianna Rodriguez led Hays by going 4 for 7 in the series, while Noble went 3 for 7 with a teamhigh three RBIs. “They were battling and wanting to finish it tonight and that desire to win and do a great job, it helped us a lot,” The spotlight now turns to Canyon and a looming best-of-3 regional quarterfinal series between two programs ranked in the top 10 of the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) state 6A poll. Canyon eliminated Hays in the area round of the playoffs en route to their 2018 state run. Cone, along with Valdez, said playing their game and going in with confidence will be important. “It’s still the game of softball. They have to play the same game we’re playing and hit the same ball,” Cone said. “We have a great team.”
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Three Hays CISD athletes take on field at state
Lehman High sophomore Nikayla Fitzgerald plunges into the long jump pit at the 2019 Texas Relays held at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin in late March. Fitzgerald will join two other Hays CISD athletes who will compete at the 2019 UIL state track and field meet in Austin this week. Fitzgerald, who is making her second straight appearance at state, will compete in the long jump and the triple jump events. Meanwhile, Hays High freshman distance runner Abby Parra makes her first trip to state when she takes on the field in the 6A girls 1600 meter run. Joining them will be Hays High junior high jumper Reagan Casey who is making her third straight state meet appearance. Field events for 6A start at 8 a.m. Saturday, while running events begin at 5:30 p.m.
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Starting off strong at the plate was initially a struggle for Rebel batters when they faced Holmes left-handed pitcher Jalissa Alicea, who pitched in both area round games. Lisa Cone, Hays head coach, said the Rebels had faced only one left-handed pitcher during a preseason scrimmage. Rodriguez said she had a hard time finding and locating the ball initially as they were used to the delivery of a right-handed pitcher. That changed through adjustments made at the plate, as well as batters getting used to Alicea’s pitches over the course of two contests, Cone said. Anchoring the effort was Rebel pitcher Max Valdez who allowed no runs on four hits while striking out 12 across 12 total innings in the series. Cone said constant adjustments to batters and the strike zone made enough changes to keep Holmes batters, who entered the series with a .412 batting team average, off-balance. That included limiting the output of Holmes’ Erykah Guerrero, Alyssa Rojas and Grace Martinez, who all had batting averages at .460 or higher. Teamwork equally was a pivotal factor for success, Valdez said. “I had to keep it low and kept hitting my spots,” Valdez said. “I knew if I missed, they’re going to capitalize on it. Had to keep working on my spots.” The Rebels took a 1-0 series lead when they defeated Holmes 2-0 in the first contest at Smithson Valley High. Both runs were scored by virtue of back-to-back RBI base hits in the third frame from Kari Louk and Brianna Rodriguez. Hays burst the floodgates open in the fourth frame of Game 2 when they leapt out to a 3-0 lead aided by a two-run home run from Valdez and a solo home run by Rodriguez. Noble followed with a two-run home run in the fifth inning to give Hays a 5-0 lead. Three more Rebel runs
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Child health lags behind in Texas BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
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Senate Bill (SB) 952 by Senator Kirk Watson The overall health of (D-Austin) would require (1=Best; 25=Avg.) children in Texas contincertain childcare facilities ues to lag behind other to adopt standards set by 47th – % of Children in Excellent/Very Good Health states, according to a the American Academy 51st – % of Uninsured Children recently released report. of Pediatrics for nutrition, 23rd – Infant-Death Rate Wallethub, a Washingphysical activity and 42nd – % of Children with Unaffordable Medical Bills ton D.C. finance group, screen time. 39th – Pediatricians & Family Doctors per Capita ranked Texas as the fifth The bill has moved worst state for children’s through the Senate gar34th – % of Overweight Children healthcare in the nation. nering bipartisan support 35th – % of Obese Children Factors include Texas and is slated to be heard 47th – % of Children with Excellent/Very Good Teeth having the highest uninin the House. 46th – % of Children with Medical & Dental sured rate in the nation Ascension has also Preventive Care Visits in Past Year and a high childhood fully funded the cost of obesity rate. the GoNoodle program’s ly habits that could offset for three years for all Across a majority of the state could offset these findings by increasing issues such as childhood metrics, Texas ranked in 133 public elementary its investment in child obesity. the bottom half among schools in for the Austin, healthcare services. Edwards said the state other states. Round Rock and for the While the stats are needs to promote chang- Hays Consolidated IndeTexas ranked 46th in alarming, medical proes in lifestyle and diet children with medical pendent School District. fessionals patterns. That comes as and dental The GoNoodle proin Central the amount of uninsured gram aims to increase preventive “About a Texas are Texans rose by 150,000 care, and was physical activity among quarter of working people in 2016-2017. 46th in the children by providing provide More exercise, esperate of uninaccess to hundreds of Texas’ children to services for cially at a younger age, as videos centered on staysured chilare not in children, as well as promoting water dren. Texas ing active. well as aid- consumption and fruits also ranked All of these strategies, good health ing parents and vegetables in the diet whether in the home, 12th worst in and a third on how to at earlier ages are ways pediatricians school or at the capital, a to combat those issues, and family all share a common goal don’t have all promote healthier Edwards said. doctors per of working to change recommended lifestyle. “When you look at chil- the culture around child capita. Dr. Kim- dren and their spheres “About healthcare in a state that vaccines. berly Avila of influence, so much a quarter is statistically lagging These Edwards, can be done at the home, behind. of Texas’ a pediatri- community and state children are For those families who are direct cian and to keep them healthy,” not in good do not have insurance, consequences director Edwards said. health and Edwards said she likes to of governEdwards said parents a third don’t strategize on how to get of parents ment rela- must be their child’s bighave all recthem covered. This could struggling tions and gest cheerleader, but also include looking at their ommended advocacy lead by example. If a child qualifications, providing vaccines,” to pay their and Dell observes their parents said Walinformation and elimichildren’s Children’s enjoying healthier habits, nating any disinformalethub Anathey will too, she said. lyst Jill Gontion a parent may have. medical bills.” Medical Center in At the state level, legzalez. “These “These aspects are all Austin, islation has been movare direct recommended behav–Jill Gonzalez, is leading through the House consequenciors that can become the Wallethub Analyst ing that and Senate that would es of parents norm for our children’s charge. promote physical activity lives,” Edwards said. “As struggling to and limit the amount of pay their children’s medi- Edwards works to edua community, we need to cate parents on how to time children interact cal bills.” work together to change implement healthier dai- with electronic devices. Gonzalez said the our spheres of influence.”
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ost business owners want to grow their business and maybe even pass it on to the next generation. But how many owners actually succeed? Relatively few, as it turns out. Studies show only a third of family firms make it to second generation and just a sliver get passed onto the third generation.* A key reason for this is that many companies lack proper succession plans. Consider the situation your family, employees and company would be in if something unexpected were to happen to you. What would happen to your business? Would it stay in the family? Could it realistically stay solvent without you at the helm? Or would it be sold? And then there’s the million-dollar question: Do you even know what your business is worth? The answers to these questions may not be as straightforward as you imagined. That’s why you should start planning now even if you don’t intend on leaving the business for years to come. So what options are available? If and when you exit your business, there are four possible successors: family members, co-owners, key employees or an outside third party. That brings us to a succession action plan and exactly what that entails. First, select your successor(s); it may require careful analysis. Next, determine your business valuation; bear in mind when a business is sold to family members, the transaction draws extra scrutiny from the IRS. Lastly, develop a plan to transfer your business interest quickly to minimize operational disruptions. Once you identify your successor(s), you must
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make sure that the individual(s) are in a position to take over the company – and ensure a smooth transition by outlining the terms of succession in advance. A buy-sell agreement will work differently depending on the type of business entity and the number of owners. Each type of agreement helps create a smooth process for transferring ownership of the business. The buyer can purchase a life insurance policy to help make sure they have available funds to purchase the business when the time comes. Additionally, a buy-sell agreement helps show creditors and customers that your business is more sustainable because you are taking action to mitigate risk. While each business is unique, succession planning is something that all businesses should consider. * Source: Molly, V., Laveren, E., and Deloof, M. (2010) Family Business Succession and Its Impact on Financial Structure and Performance. Family Business Review, Vol 23 (2) 131-147 This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by Zachary Barton, Barton Financial Group . Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its Agents or affiliates provide tax or legal advice. Consult your legal or tax advisor to find out whether the concepts in this essay apply to your personal circumstances.
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115,768
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= 200 habitants = 200 habitants = 200 habitants =25,500 200 habitants =25,500 200 habitants newspapers newspapers newspapers newspapers County County County County County 25,500 4,712 4,712 4,712 4,712 4,712 25,500 25,500 13,105 13,105 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 17,652 17,652 30,757 30,757 30,757 30,757 63% 63% 157 63% 157 63% 1240 157 63% 1240 157 1240 157 124030,757 1240
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4,712 4,712 4,712 25,500 4,712 25,500 4,712 25,500 25,50030,757 25,500 13,105 13,105 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 17,652 17,652 30,757 30,757 30,757 30,757 63% 63% 157 63% 157 63% 1240 157 63% 1240 157 1240 157 1240 1240
Unique users Page views = 200 papers = 200 papersa month = 200 papers = 200 papers = 200 papers
Average user per day
Print Print Print Web Print Web Print Web Web Web Print TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL Readership Readership Readership Readership ReadershipReadership Readership Readership Readership Readership Circulation
Mobile Facebook 5698 5698 Population 5698 Population 5698 Population 5698 Population Population County County County County County 30,757 4,712 4,712 4,712 25,500 4,712 25,500 4,712 25,500 25,500 25,500 13,105 13,105 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 17,652 17,652 30,757 30,757 30,757 30,757 17,652 53,710 580 percentage followers Mobile App newspapers
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= 200 habitants = 200 habitants = 200 habitants = 200 habitants= 200 habitants newspapers newspapers newspapers
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TOTAL TOTAL TOTALTOTAL TOTAL Mobile App eEdition = 200 habitants = 20017,652 habitants = 200 habitants = 200 habitants= 20017,652 habitants percentage subscribers 13,105 13,105 13,105 13,105 17,652 13,105 17,652 17,652 30,757 30,757 30,757 30,75730,757 Print Print Print Web Print Web Print Web Web Web Readership Readership Readership Readership ReadershipReadership ReadershipReadership Readership Readership
69.5%
1,413 1240
15,713 157
63% 157 1240TOTAL TOTALTOTAL TOTAL TOTAL 13,105 13,105 13,10517,652 13,10517,652 13,105 17,652 17,652 17,652 30,757 30,757 30,757 30,75730,757 Print Print Print Web Print Web Print Web Web Web Readership Readership Readership Readership ReadershipReadership ReadershipReadership Readership Readership
5698 newspapers
Population
4,712
63%
County
25,500
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59,775 17,652
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Location Mathias Ln, Kyle Lilac Way, Kyle Dripping Springs High School Buda, McCormick Middle School Benjie Ln/Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs Best Western Of Buda Best Western Of Buda Camino Real, Kyle, Bon Ton Grocery Buda, Hays High School Buda, Hays High School S Austin St, Buda Camino Real/Schubert Ln, Kyle High Rd, Kyle Dripping Springs High School CR 158, Kyle Dayridge Dr, Dripping Springs San Marcos Regency MHP 15295 IH 35 Fr, Buda 24800 IH 35 Fr, San Marcos Plum Creek RV Kyle, Lehmann High School Kyle, Simon Middle School Brandons Way, Buda Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs Buda, Hays High School Kyle, Lehman High School E Loop St/Main St, Buda 1100 block RR 165 Dripping Springs Noddy Rd, Buda Triumph Rd, Buda Watson Ct, Buda Watson Ct, Buda Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Raindance Cv, Austin Jerrys Ln, Buda Meadow View Dr, Wimberley Bonanza St, Kyle Wellington Dr, Austin Industrial Way Dr, Buda, Iona Autos Exit 223 NB, Buda 3375 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs 5233 RR 12, San Marcos Buda, Tavern On Main RR 12, San Marcos Academy Buda, Tuscany Park Apartments Jack In The Box of Buda Goforth Rd, Kyle Goforth Rd, Kyle White Oak Dr, Buda Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Steamboat Xing, Dripping Springs Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Catfish Cv, Dripping Springs Old Mill Dr, Dripping Springs Catfish Cv, Dripping Springs Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Raindance Cv, Austin Raindance Cv, Austin Thatchers Ct, Dripping Springs Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Harris Hill Rd, San Marcos Buda, Tuscany Park Apartments Exit 220 NB, Buda 11700 W RR 150, Driftwood Buda, Hays High School N Rob Shelton Blvd/E Us 290, Dripping Springs E Us 290/E Creek Dr, Dripping Springs Kyle, Seton Hays Hospital Barrera St, Kyle Buda, Tuscany Park Apartments White Oak Dr, Buda Tom Sawyer Rd, Dripping Springs Dripping Springs, Sacred Oaks At Camp Lucy Live Oak Dr, Mountain City Exit 221 SB, Buda Taco Bell Of Dripping Springs 4000 block W Us 290, Dripping Springs 3600 block Elder Hill Rd, Driftwood High Rd/N Plum Creek Rd, Kyle 24511 block RR 12, Dripping Springs Buda, Southern Union Missionary Baptist Church Paintbrush, San Marcos Bristlecone Dr, Driftwood San Marcos, La Vista Retirement Community Buda, Silverado Crossing Apartments Fischer Store Rd, Wimberley S FM 1626/Old Black Colony Rd, Buda 19000 block W RR 150, Driftwood Plum Creek Ln/W Us 290, Dripping Springs 1750 S FM 1626, Buda, Buck’s Backyard Exit 217 NB, Kyle 830 block River Rd, Wimberley 44 block Brookhollow Dr, Woodcreek S FM 1626/Old Black Colony Rd, Buda W US 290/RR 12, Dripping Springs 121 block Merrywood Ln, San Marcos Brandons Way/Quarter Ave, Buda 2644 Cotton Gin Rd, Kyle Old Kyle Rd/RR 3237, Wimberley 2674 block Cotton Gin Rd, Kyle Royston Rd, Buda, Speedy Stop Exit 219 NB, Kyle Mt Sharp Rd, Wimberley Peaceful Valley Rd, Kyle
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To all persons interested in the Estate of Christopher Meeting, Deceased, Cause No. 19-0149-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE in this estate on the 18th day of April, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Christopher Lee Metting, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above noted date and time. Applicant's Attorney: Ruben I. Barrera 606 W. Oltorf St Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 445-2054 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 23rd day of April, 2019. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Dahlstrom/Wallace Concessions, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be
received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 3263990 Fax or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 5/30/2019. Any proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Stefan Doerr via email Sdoerr@ bartlettcocke.com or phone (512) 326-4223 Phone to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Alliance Regional Water Authority (the “OWNER”) is requesting sealed written statements of qualifications for serving as the OWNER’S Architectural/Engineering design professional for the Administrative & Operations Facility Design (RFQ No. 2019-001). ALL STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS ARE DUE BY 3:00 P.M., Central Time, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Documents may be obtained without charge from www.CivCastUSA.com. Proponents must register on this website in order to view and/or download the Request for Qualifications. At the time a Proponent registers on this website, the Proponent must provide a working e-mail address, so the Proponent will receive any addenda or clarification issued by the OWNER. ANY STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DATE AND TIME SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. All procurements by the OWNER are subject to the OWNER’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The Program provides HUBs full opportunity to participate in all of the OWNER’s contracts. Goals for HUB participation are stated for each solicitation. Information
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on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals are contained in the Bid Documents. When a HUB participation goal applies, each Proponent is required to complete and return a HUB Participation Plan with its Statement of Qualifications. If a HUB Participation Plan is not submitted with a Statement of Qualification, the Statement of Qualification will not be accepted for consideration. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications and to waive any minor informality (one that does not affect the competitiveness of the Statement of Qualifications) in any Statement of Qualification or in the solicitation process. The persons listed below may be contacted for information regarding the Request for Qualifications. If a Proponent contacts any other officer or employee of the OWNER during the period beginning on the date this Request for Qualifications is issued and ending on the date of contract award or rejection of all Statements of Qualifications by the OWNER’s Board of Directors, any Statement of Qualification submitted by the Proponent is subject to rejection by the OWNER. Authorized Contact Persons: OWNER’s Executive Director: Graham Moore; 512-294-3214; gmoore@ alliancewater.org
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DRIPPING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS BID PACKAGE NO. 2: BUILDING PACKAGE
American Constructors, the Construction Managerat-Risk for Dripping Springs High School Additions and Renovations, requests proposals for Bid Package No. 2. The scope of work consists of all trades with the exception of: Demolition, Earthwork, Erosion Controls, Landscaping & Irrigation, and Utilities. A site visit is scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 7:00 AM. Please meet in front of the high school with a valid ID. Proposals are due Thursday, May 23 at 2:00 PM. Proposals may be emailed to estimating@ americanconstructors.com or mailed/delivered to American Constructors at 11900 West Parmer Lane, Suite 200, Cedar Park, TX 78613, or submitted via fax to (512) 328-2520. Documents are available for downloading from American Constructors’ FTP site, as well as multiple plan rooms. Please visit www.americanconstructors. com for further details. Please contact American Constructors at 512-3282026 with any additional questions on this project.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of April, 2019, Letters of Administration upon the Estate of Braden Kruger, Deceased, were granted to the Independent Administrator, Goldie Ruth Kruger, by County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas, in Cause No. 19-0128P, pending upon the docket of said Court. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby instructed to present the same within the time prescribed by law to the Administrator in care of the Administrator's attorney at the address shown below: Goldie Ruth Kruger, Independent Administrator c/o Braden C. Burgess Stephenson Fournier, PLLC 3350 West Alabama, Suite 640 Houston, Texas 77098 Respectfully submitted, STEPHENSON FOURNIER, PLLC By: Braden C. Burgess State Bar No. 24109674 3355 West Alabama, Suite 640 Houston, Texas 77098 Telephone: 713-629-9494 Fax: 713-629-9606 bburgess@stephensonlaw. com Attorneys for Applicant
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Public Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS
The City of Buda is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to 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 19-010) is to enter into a long-term lease with an organization, business, group, non-profit, developer, or property management group which provides the best overall proposal to renovate, reuse, and maintain the former city hall. Please submit five (5) copies of the proposal, along with one (1) electric submittal on a CD or flash drive, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to: City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFP 19-010 CITY HALL FACILITY REUSE 405 Loop Street Buda, Texas 78610 A Pre-Proposal Meeting and Tour of the Facility will be held on May 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at 121 Main Street. The deadline for submission of proposals is 12:00 pm, Wednesday June 12, 2019. 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 BARBARA INELL DORFLINGER, DECEASED NO. 19-0116-P NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX
Notice is hereby given that on April 29, 2019, Letters Testamentary as Independent Executrix upon the above Estate were issued to: SONDRA JEAN CUTRER by the Honorable County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas, in Cause No. 19-0116P pending upon the Probate Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against the Estate being administered are hereby requested to present the same within the time prescribed by law to the following: Shanks & Hauser, L.L.P. Vanessa Lanceley Hauser 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77007 vanessa@shankshauser. com
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE
An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 16.14 acres of property located at along FM 2001, Buda, TX 78610. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150.
Tracking number: SUB-1254.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HAYS
By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 of HAYS County, Texas, April 10, 2019, in cause numbered C11-043J5, styled ECCO 2018TX1, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF ADVANTAGE ASSETS II, INC. versus FLORO LOPEZ, DEFENDANT(S) on a judgment rendered against FLORO LOPEZ; I did on April 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., levy upon as the property of FLORO LOPEZ the following described real property: HILLSIDE TERRACE LOT 4 BLK 5 GEO#90612798 AND HILLSIDE TERRACE, BLOCKS, LOT 4, MH TITLE# 1013931, LABEL# RAD1110282, IMPT ONLY OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AND KNOWN LOCALLY AS 313 DENISE ELLEN, BUDA, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS 78610 On JUNE 4, 2019, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of FLORO LOPEZ in and to the real property described above. Dated at Buda, Hays
County, Texas, April 25, 2019. John Ellen Constable, Pct. 5 Hays County, Texas 500 Jack C Hays Trail Buda, Texas 78610 By Alice Flores, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any , the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.
4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office, Jennifer Ornelas, 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, 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.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE
Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25041901JO Insurance Services. RFP’s will be accepted until 05-21-2019 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext. 46035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
393-2150. Tracking number: SUB-1271.
CITY OF BUDA LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to City of Buda Charter, Article III, Section 3.11 (D). Ordinances, that the Buda City Council, at its regular meeting on May 7, 2019, adopted an ordinance adding a new Article 12.02 of Chapter 12; providing regulations regarding certain health and sanitation nuisances generally and regarding offensive odors specifically; declaring such offensive odors to be nuisances; prohibiting certain nuisances including offensive odors within the City limits and within 5000 feet outside the City limits; providing for penalties for failure to comply with such ordinance(s); providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date. By: Mayor George Haehn. Attest: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk. (full text is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX, during business hours and on www.ci.buda.tx.us.)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE
An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 2.575 acres of property located along W US 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: SUB-1274
An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 52.02 acres of property located along State Highway 21, Niederwald, TX 78640. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512)
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Continued from pg. 8 and alerting appropriate agencies of suspected or known abuse. Signs of abuse include: 1. Unexplained injuries: Visible signs of physical abuse can include bruises, marks or burns in shapes and patterns of objects. Unconvincing explanations for a child’s injuries may also be heard. 2. Changes in behavior: Abuse can lead to changes in a child’s behavior. Children may become scared, anxious, depressed, withdrawn or more aggressive. 3. Returning to earlier behaviors: Abused children may revert to behaviors from earlier stages of development. For example, thumb-sucking, bed wetting, fear of the dark or strangers. 4. Fear of certain places or people: Abused children may express apprehension or anxiety about leaving school, or about going places with the person who is abusing them. 5. Changes in eating: Stress, fear and anxiety caused from abuse can lead to changes in a child’s eating patterns which can cause weight gain or weight loss. 6. Changes in sleep:
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Kinder Morgan does not have a good track record. PIPELINE ACCIDENTS ARE RARE, BUT
CATASTROPHIC. WE CAN’T RISK AN ACCIDENT HERE!
Kinder Morgan’s El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline explosion, Midland Texas (2018). Photo courtesy of San Antonio Express-News.
Landowners and communities bear the risks. We deserve to have a say. Kinder Morgan’s pipeline safety record less than stellar
Two killed in Kinder Morgan pipeline explosion
Kinder Morgan gas pipeline explosion kills 2 in Illinois: fire dept
Kinder Morgan to Battle Suit Over Fatal Blast
Leaked letter: Kinder Morgan broke rules for months during Trans Mountain Pipeline construction
Couple alleges negligence of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, others caused pipeline explosion
Kinder Morgan to pay $15 million in blast Feds can’t overlook health risks of Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion: experts
In the U.S. on average, a pipeline;
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Catches fire every 4 days
222 violations
Explodes every 11 days
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Injures someone every 5 days, and Kills someone every 26 days
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