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Suspect charged in murder case STAFF REPORT

BUDA — William Rojas, 25, was arrested and charged with murder related to the death of a 19-year-old male in Hays County.

On April 25, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a deceased person outside of the Buda city limits. Detectives were called to the scene and determined the death to be suspicious. The unidentified male at the time was taken to the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy, where it was determined the decedent had succumbed to

multiple gunshot wounds.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office continued the investigation as a homicide and later identified the decedent as Esbin Santiago Gomez from Guatemala. Through the support of Crime Analysts and the Crime Scene Unit, detectives were able to establish a suspect and the suspect’s vehicle.

Rojas, who is originally from El Salvador, has been charged with murder (first-degree felony); two counts of tampering with evidence/human corpse (second-degree felony); and tampering with physical evidence

(third-degree felony). He is currently in the Travis County Jail on unrelated charges and will be transferred to the Hays County Jail at a later time.

If you have information regarding this investigation, contact Detective Chase Fuller with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512393-7896. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8466 or you can submit your information on-line to Tip Line P3tips.com as well as submit a tip on the Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.

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Unchartered

TERRITORY

Rage room goes up in flames

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON AND CJ VETTER

PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

Thousands of dollars worth of inventory was destroyed during the fire at Unchartered Adventures.

Police seek info on assault

side,” said Damon Fogley, Unchartered Adventures owner, saying that the flames were initially part of a controlled trash burn.

“And then practically all of our inventory back here got torched out … the inventory we need to sustain our business.”

Unchartered Adventures started off as a rage room, a place

KYLE — Unchartered Adventures, a local rage room business, is looking to rally some community support after a devastating fire on May 11 destroyed most of the inventory stored in the back lot.

“The fire started next door, and the wind blew some embers onto our

See FIRE, page 2

Through the looking glass PHOTO BY JT STRASNER

Julian Torres peeks through the bars of playground equipment at Mary Kyle Hartson Park. Torres was enjoying the sunny weather with his mom Tuesday morning.

STAFF REPORT KYLE — The Kyle Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred on May 15 at approximately 2:20 a.m. near the intersection of W Center St and N Main St in downtown Kyle.

One of the involved parties sustained severe injuries as a result of the assault.

Investigators are asking if you have any information concerning the incident to contact Detective K. Congdon Jr. #1492 at (512) 201-4385 or kcongdon@ cityofkyle.com.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit the information online at www.p3tips.com.

Season ends for Hays softball Hawks edged 4-3 by Round Rock

BY CJ VETTER KYLE – The Hays Hawks softball team finished the season last Friday in a fierce game against the Round Rock Dragons at Westlake High. Going into extra innings, the Hawks played fiercely but lost 4 – 3 in a nail biter of a finish, ending their run in the regional quarterfinals.

The Hawks started strong, getting two runs in the first inning thanks to a home run from Katie Nobel, only

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for the Dragons to get three runs in the third. By managing to squeak out another run, the Hawks were able to tie the game up until the extra frame, when the Dragons were able to slip by with one more run to clinch the victory.

It was an incredibly hard-fought game, with neither side giving an inch, Hays Head Coach Lisa Cone said.

“We fought, we played a great game and I’m proud of the girls. I think that’s all I can say. We battled back and tied

Local youth earns Eagle Scout

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See HAYS, page 7

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

Katie Nobel connects on a home run during the regional quarterfinal loss to Round Rock.

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(Top left photo) During the fire, students at Simon Middle School, which is located in the field in front of Unchartered Adventures, were evacuated to Hemphill Elementary School next door. Photo by David White (Top right photo) Thousands of dollars worth of inventory was destroyed during the fire. Photo by Brittany Anderson (Bottom left photo) A screenshot from Unchartered Adventures’ security footage during the fire shows inventory in the back lot engulfed in flames.

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512-268-7862 FIRE, from page 1 for participants to smash a variety of items in a safely-controlled environment. The business has since expanded to include activities like ax throwing, a splatter paint room, two escape rooms and airsoft gun shooting.

Although Fogley said they are lucky the fire didn’t make it into the building, he estimates that they still sustained around $60,000 to $70,000 in damages, not including the cost it will take to clean up. Items like printers, keyboards, computer monitors, TV screens and around six pallets of glassware used in the rage room were lost, as well as a trailer used to haul equipment around, vehicles used for car smashes and all of the content inside the shipping container that housed an airsoft target shooting range.

Unchartered Adventures employees helped fight the fire for as long as they could on their own — a video from their security camera shows them using a fire hose and fire extinguisher to try and subdue the flames — but flammable items like cardboard boxes, wood and metal caused the fire to spread rapidly and beyond their control against the 20 mph winds.

Fogley said one of his main frustrations and concerns is it took 21 minutes from the initial 911 call for emergency crews to arrive at the scene.

Although the business is located in east Kyle, it is within Travis County’s emergency service district (ESD 11). When calls in this area are placed, they are transferred from Hays County Dispatch to Travis County Dispatch, who then notified Travis County Fire Rescue

(TCFR).

On the day of the fire, after TCFR was notified by Travis County Dispatch, they notified Hays County Dispatch again, who then notified the Kyle Fire Department for further assistance.

According to Fogley, they spotted the fire at 11:23 a.m. and called 911 three minutes later after trying to put the fire out themselves. Once crews arrived, water was being put on the fire at 11:47 a.m. At one point, a total of 10 apparatus were on scene from TCFR, Austin Fire Department and Kyle Fire Department.

According to the incident detail report from TCFR, they received the call about the fire at 11:28 a.m. The first unit was assigned and en-route a minute later, and arrived on scene at 11:40 a.m. The Kyle Fire Department and Austin Fire Department also arrived on scene to

assist. Crews closer to Unchartered Adventures were out working a fire in Bastrop at the time.

“The fire district is aware of the deficiencies of response time in this area,” TCFR Chief Ken Bailey told the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch.

“We are actively working towards building a fire station to cover the Uhland area, which would include where this fire was.”

Although the business has taken a substantial hit, Fogley and his business remains resilient. The day after the fire, it was back open and honored the bookings scheduled for that day.

Fogley also said they have good relationships with their vendors, who have been sympathetic and supportive of the situation.

Two ways the community can best support Unchartered Adventures, Fogley said,

is by making a booking or donating items that can be used to help replenish the inventory they lost. Items like glass bottles, old electronics and wooden furniture are accepted and can either be dropped off at the business, or they will come pick up the items from Kyle/Buda area residents at no charge.

Bookings can be made online at www. uncharteredadventures. com.

For more info, including what items are needed and will be accepted, call (512) 5373133.

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Hernandez named to Cinco event helps Executive Jail Board child with gift of sight

BY MEGAN WEHRING

HAYS COUNTY — Lieutenant Erica Hernandez was selected to the Executive Board of the Texas Jail Association (TJA).

The TJA was formed on June 4, 1986, in Austin to provide a distinct and unified voice for corrections officers working in local jails.

Membership is comprised of Jail Administrators, Corrections Officers, Sheriffs, Support Staff and

Fundraiser at courthouse nets $6,000

other interested parties of the corrections profession in Texas.

Lieutenant Hernandez has served the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for over 22 years and is currently assigned to Support Services.

“I am excited to be given this new opportunity,” Hernandez said. “[I am] looking forward to this new endeavor. I am very humbled and thankful to our agency, my chain of command and Sheriff Cutler for their support.”

STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY – Through a county fundraiser, four-year-old Riley Cadena will receive the gift of sight.

Hosted on the Hays County Courthouse grounds earlier this month, the Cinco on the 7th event raised the $6,000 needed for Cadena’s family to buy glasses. The menudo cook-off was organized by the Hill Country Cook Off Association (HCCO) and included contests for borra-

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Dripping Springs names 11 to planning advisory board

BY MEGAN WEHRING DRIPPING SPRINGS – Eleven members have been selected for the Dripping Springs Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC).

At the March 1 regular Dripping Springs City Council meeting, staff presented information and requested direction on how to fill the positions for the CPAC. The discussion continued later in March until the council approved the final choices on May 10.

The following individuals were appointed to the committee: Pam Owens, Business Community, Tourism Kim Fernea, Business Community, EDC Chair Holly Morris-Kuentz, DSISD Representative Marcie Cochran, Dripping Springs Library Doug Fowler, Emergency Services Rep-

resentative Ron Hood, Constable’s Office—Pct. 4 Tessa Schmidtzinsky, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Mary Margaret Dement, long-time city resident Wayne Simoneau, long-time city resident Betty Meyer, long-time city resident Margaret Scharold, new city resident The CPAC will serve as a sounding board for consultants as they process and gather the information for stakeholder interviews and public input for updating the Comprehensive Plan.

Staff recommended the committee to have diverse knowledge and input. This includes the business community like the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau; water and electricity providers; Dripping Springs ISD; Dripping Springs Library; Emergency Services District and Constable’s Office; and longtime/vested residents in both the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

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“We’re not starting a new tradition, but rather continuing an old one,” said Richard Anzaldua, HCCO President. “We were all in agreement that this one would benefit little Riley.”

Cadena’s grandmother, Donna Rodriguez, thanked the HCCO for the fundraiser.

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ERCOT told power plant to delay repairs TEXAS TRIBUNE

thermostats to 78 degrees for the weekend and avoid using large appliances during the hottest hours of the day.

“We had a scheduled major maintenance outage beginning Friday, May 13, but it was cancelled by ERCOT on May 12,” a Calpine spokesperson said in a statement.

But this month has been warmer than most Mays of the past decade, leading to higher electricity demand and causing ERCOT to scramble to keep as many plants operating as possible.

Several other power plants broke down Friday and couldn’t produce electricity after agreeing

On Thursday, Texas’ power grid operator told at least one power plant to delay its scheduled repairs and keep operating to help meet demand during hotter-than-expected May weather.

The next day, the plant went offline anyway when some of its equipment stopped working properly, according to energy giant Calpine, which owns the plant.

By just after 5 p.m.

Friday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced that six power plants had gone down unexpectedly and asked Texans to turn up their

— at ERCOT’s request — to postpone planned maintenance shutdowns, said Michele Richmond, who represents power plants across the state as executive director of the Texas Competitive Power Advocates.

That contradicts what the grid operator said Friday, when an ERCOT spokesperson told The Texas Tribune that maintenance delays did not cause any of the six power plant failures.

On Tuesday, an ERCOT spokesperson said he was checking on whether power plant repair delays requested by ERCOT led to Friday’s plant outages.

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The great baby formula shortage of '22 I

n the richest country in the world, new mothers are not able to find baby formula or are having to stand in line for hours to get it.

That problem is at the top – for now – of the growing pile of economic blunders and social miseries that Joe Biden and his failing policies have caused the American people.

Our Teleprompter-dependent president denies any responsibility for screwing up the country in any way, but every voter knows the grim list.

In just 15 months on the job – or pretending to be on the job – he and his collection of left-liberal “experts” have brought us 8 percent inflation, sky high gas prices and food shortages.

And don’t forget supply chain disruptions, 5 percent

lengthy FDA rules.

What we need for baby formula is something like “Operation Warp Feed,” as someone on TV quipped,

by Michael but don’t look at anything Reagan like that from Biden.

Like all Democrats, he’s mortgage interest rates and following his party’s tradisoaring crime rates at home, tional game plan: plus an unnecessary and First you destroy someincreasingly dangerous enthing that’s working well in tanglement in a war between the private economy – like Russia and Ukraine. the energy industry – with On Thursday, the Biden a series of bad laws and administration finally acpolicies that drive up prices knowledged the baby formu- or cause shortages. la shortage, blamed greedy And then you offer “free” formula makers and put government money to the forth the usual blather but of victims and announce excourse took no responsibility pensive new programs to fix for it. the problems while pretendWhen COVID was exing you didn’t cause them in ported by China to the U.S., the first place.

President Trump launched Biden either ignores the “Operation Warp Speed” to economic or social problems produce vaccines in record he’s created from scratch time without the usual

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or made much worse and blames them on someone else.

Oil prices through the roof? Putin did it, not Biden’s green energy policies or his sabotage of the energy sector.

Economy sinking toward recession? Republicans did it – though they’re not in control of Congress.

Inflation and $7 a gallon gas in L.A.? Trump did it – though he’s been out of the Oval Office since January of 2021.

Lately, according to Biden and the Democrats, the soaring prices of oil, gas and wheat are Putin’s or Russia’s fault.

It’s a strange twist.

It used to be during the Cold War that Soviet leaders blamed the USSR’s Third World standard of living on

America and capitalism – not on socialism and a rigid command economy run by backward bureaucrats.

Remember how we used to laugh at the Soviets – or feel sorry for its citizens – because they had to wait seven years to get a “new” and crummy car?

Or how they couldn’t buy Levi’s or Beatles records and had to line up each day to buy basics like bread and toilet paper?

Now the Biden government is turning the U.S. into the old Soviet Union.

Baby formula is just the latest important product that has been transformed from something a new mother could always buy anywhere into a nerve-wracking ordeal.

Overnight, the simple act of buying baby formula has

become a national problem – like trying to get a new car.

My son ordered a Ford Expedition last November – and it’s still not built, thanks to the shortage of computer chips.

As Biden and his crew of lefties are turning the U.S. into the old USSR, there’s no one in the country who wakes up happier every morning than Jimmy Carter.

Compared to Biden’s dismal record, Old Jimmy looks like Winston Churchill and his legacy is looking better and better every day.

Michael Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan, is an author, speaker and president of the Reagan Legacy Foundation. Send comments to reagan@caglecartoons.com and follow @ reaganworld on Twitter.

Time to return to wellness During the pandemic, many women delayed care.

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Three Essential Screenings Women Shouldn’t Delay This Year 1. Mammograms: According to the CDC, it is essential that women receive yearly breast exams, and women over 50 should begin regular mammograms. Like many types of cancer, it is essential that breast cancer is caught early. Making a point to keep your yearly exam can save your life.

2. Colonoscopies: Most experts agree that you

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should have a colonoscopy every 10 years starting at the age of 45. It is essential to stay on schedule and upto-date. If you’re scheduled to have a colonoscopy this year, it is essential to keep your appointment.

3. Pap smears: Women ages 21 and older should have regular Pap smears.

The frequency may vary depending on your doctor or medical history. Pap smears are an essential part of detecting cervical cancer and other abnormalities.

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CORRECTIONS

Early voting in the May 24 primary runoff elections ends Friday, May 20. Under state law, voters who cast ballots in either party’s primary election must vote only in the same party’s runoff election. Voters who did not cast ballots in the primary may vote in either party’s runoff election.

Topping the runoff ballots are runoff elections for attorney general. Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton faces George P. Bush, the current land commissioner. On the Democratic side, former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski faces Rochelle Garza, a Brownsville civil rights attorney.

There are also statewide runoff races for lieutenant governor, land commissioner, comptroller and railroad commissioner, as well as several congressional seats and spots on the state board of education.

See the full list of runoff races at: https://tinyurl. com/43bzf9v6.

ERCOT urges Texans to conserve power After six power generation plants went offline Friday during the start to

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an unseasonably hot weekend, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged Texans to conserve power, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

As temperatures soared into the 90s and even 100s in some parts of the state, residents were urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher and avoid using large appliances such as dishwashers, washers and dryers between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The hot weather is sparking record electricity demand across the state.

And it’s only May. Abbott’s use of COVID funds on border mission probed The inspector general for the U.S. Treasury Department has opened a review into how the state spent federal COVID-19 aid funds, with approximately $1 billion in relief funds shifted to the crackdown on the Texas-Mexico border, the Washington Post reported. The aid was intended to help local governments pay frontline COVID-19 workers, purchase protective equipment and for other public

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Richard K. Delmar, the deputy inspector general, issued a statement citing his office’s mandate “for monitoring and oversight of the distribution” of the stimulus spending, which Texas received under a federal initiative known as the Coronavirus Relief Fund, the Post reported.

“In exercise of that responsibility,” Delmar said, “we are currently conducting a review of Texas’s uses of CRF monies.” A spokesman for Gov. Greg Abbott defended how Texas used federal funds received under the Cares Act. More than 900 migrants sent to D.C. Under Abbott’s direction, the state has sent 35 chartered buses with 922 migrants to Washington, D.C. since mid-April, The Dallas Morning News reported. The governor has called it a “fun” way to get President Joe Biden’s attention, harshly criticizing the president for the administration’s border policies.

However, The Morning News reported the impact on the nation’s capital has

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been minimal, with the migrants being processed and sent to live in different cities until their cases can be heard in court.

“He’s [Abbott] no longer even making a big deal about it. You’re not seeing it on the nightly news. It’s a dud,” said Abel Nuñez, executive director of the Central American Resource Center, one of the groups helping migrants who arrive from Texas.

“It’s happening in silence now. This is not giving him the political win that he wanted.”

The state of Arizona has also begun busing migrants to Washington, D.C. Drought conditions persist across state As a hydrologist for the Texas Water Development Board put it, “April wasn’t great” in terms of rainfall.

However, about a sixth of the state did get abundant rainfall, in parts of Central Texas, North Texas and South Texas. Dr. Mark Wentzel wrote that rainfall received in May could be key to getting through the summer without widespread severe drought.

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Local living legend WWII veteran celebrates 104th birthday

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON KYLE — It’s not every day a family can celebrate the 104th birthday of a loved one, and a World War II veteran on top of that — but Milton Behrens is the exception.

Behrens currently lives at Orchard Park, an assisted living facility in Kyle.

On May 10, his family and the Orchard Park community gathered to celebrate the centenarian. Behrens’ daughter Sherral Coe also provided pictures and other mementos from his life, including his time serving in WWII. Behrens’ service in WWII began in July 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served an incredibly important role: as a telephone and telegraph line foreman’s assistant, his unit bravely worked to repair telephone communications that were disrupted by artillery shelling in Normandy, France (arriving the day after D-Day), Rhineland, Germany and in London, England due to the Blitzkrieg.

Behrens was honorably discharged on June 8, 1945, and was awarded three Bronze Stars for meritorious service, a Good Conduct Medal and an American Defense Service Medal

by Lt. Gen. J. Lawton Collins.

Upon returning home, Behrens said he looked forward to being back in Texas, having been gone for years while in service — which was "too doggone long." Weeks later, he got a job as a lineman at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where he worked for 37 years before retiring.

Behrens’ son-in-law Leroy Opiela

praised Behrens’ for going into the Army to not only serve his country

but learn a worthwhile trade that helped him find his passion.

Behrens lived a full life with his wife Laray, whom he was married to for nearly 68 years, and daughters Sherral and Elva (Opiela), in their

house off Brodie Lane in Sunset Valley — which was then a “short dirt road surrounded by homesteads and farms.”

Behrens has also cultivated a close community throughout the four years he has lived at Orchard Park, universally adored by his caregiver, other employees and just about everyone he comes across. During his party, one resident called Behrens the “sweetest, most intelligent person” she had ever met. Students at Barton Middle School even made Behrens a birthday banner with celebratory messages for the party with the help of teacher Heather Opiela, Behrens’ granddaughter.

After a couple years of not being able to properly visit with family due to COVID-19 restrictions, Behrens and his family were happy to gather together in-person and celebrate his birthday.

His WWII service and commitment to his country that has impacted the generations following him is no doubt inspiring to everyone who meets him — but to his family, they feel lucky they also get to call him, dad, grandpa or Uncle Milton.

“All you need to know is that he is a wonderful, wonderful person,” his niece Karen said.

(Inset photo) A newspaper clipping from Giddings, Behrens’ hometown, showing Behrens (middle) and two other members of his unit working on telephone lines in Germany during WWII. Photos by Brittany Anderson

(Leftt photo) Milton Behrens surrounded by his family during his 104th birthday party on May 10.

Kyle police investigate tire slashing outbreak STAFF REPORT KYLE – Over 30 reports of tires slashed occurred in two Kyle neighborhoods Monday morning.

The Kyle Police Department (KPD) is in-

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by Hays senior KYLE — A Hays High School senior has reached the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts.

Tate Kirschner, 17, has become the second Eagle Scout of Troop 812 (chartered by Kyle VFW Post 12058). Since the first Boy Scout earned his Eagle award over 100 years ago in 1912, the distinction has been earned by more than two million young men, and now a few young women as well.

“I am the third Eagle Scout in my family and it means a lot to me,” Kirschner said. “I lost two grandfathers, both Navy veterans, who could not be here.

My mom made a promise to my grandfather that she’d do everything to help my three brothers and I pursue and reach our Eagle Scout rank. Three down, and one to go.”

Fewer than 5% of Boy Scouts nationwide attain the Eagle Scout rank. Requirements to attain the rank include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating ideals of service and leadership, including organizing and leading a service project.

Kirschner’s Eagle Scout project is a high-quality stone path with lighting leading to the children’s playground for Fellowship Church of Plum Creek.

Kirschner said he is “grateful to Rudy Cedillo” for allowing him to complete the project.

Kirschner, who graduates on May 31, has participated in band, theater, speech and debate, has been vocal in student rights during the pandemic mandates, and created the first Turning Point USA chapter at Hays High School. He joins the Eagle Scout rank alongside older brothers Skye and Cole. Cole is also the Assistant Scoutmaster and Order of the Arrow Representative for Troop 812.

Kirschner was celebrated with a Court of Honor on May 15 at Texas Old Town.

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • May 18, 2022

Hays Free Press salutes

National POLICE WEEK National Police Week honors and remembers those who gave their lives in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation to designate May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

Currently, law enforcement officers from around the world gather in Washington, DC, to participate in planned events. The Memorial Service began in 1982 as a gathering in Senate Park of approximately 120 survivors and supporters of law enforcement. Decades later, the event now commonly known as National Police Week, has grown to a series of events which attracts thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers to our Nation's Capital each year.

Locally, the Hays Free Press asked our readers to share photos of law enforcement in their family or community.

The city of Buda recognizes and celebrates all Buda law enforcement officers for serving and protecting the community (Photo courtesy of the city of Buda)

The Hays County Sheriff's Office held a memorial service for fallen officers on May 10 at the Hays County Government Center in honor of National Police Week (Photo courtesy of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office)

(Top photo) Edward Martell is a deputy with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Martell).

(Right photo) The Kyle Police Department partnered with Texas Water Utilities to host a collection site for Prescription Drug Take Back Day in April.

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HAYS, from page 1 it up,” said Cone. “We put ourselves in a position to possibly score, and MJ got that great hit after battling, and you know, it just went right to somebody.”

While their season may be ending, the Hawks have made great strides, taking first place in their district, having won 22 out of the 29 games they played this season. They also ranked 54 out of all teams in Texas, 27 in their division, and 11 in their region. The team is immensely proud of its

progress and is looking forward to the next season.

“I’m proud of the girls, they had a great season, and that’s what I want to focus on,” Cone said. “I’m proud of the kids, and you know, they’re champions in my book.”

The softball season has come to an end for Hays and will resume next spring. For more information, you can visit www. hayscisd.net/gohayshawks to learn more about the Hays Athletics department.

(Top left) Ava Williamson of Dripping Springs High School competes in the Class 5A girls high jump event at the UIL State Track and Field Meet held on May 13 in Austin.

(Top right) Sidney Silas runs a leg of the Class 5A girls 400-meter relay.

(Bottom left) Zaniah Hoskins of Buda Johnson competes in the Class 5A girls high jump event. She took on the best in Texas at the UIL 5A Girls High Jump and finished 8th in the state, clearing 5-feet, 2-inches in the event.

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • May 18, 2022

Classifieds NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE, REAL ESTATE State of Texas County of Hays By virtue of a Order of Sale issued out of the 428th Judicial District of Hays County, Texas on the 12th day of November, 2020 in the case of Buda Creekside Park PUD Homeowners Association, INC., Plaintiff, v. Kathryn M. Barnes, Defendant, Cause No. 11-0426, and to me, as Constable, directed and delivered, I have levied upon the below-described property on the 12 day of May, 2022 and will, at 10:00AM, on the 5 day of July 2022, it being the first Tuesday of the said month, at the courthouse door, Hays County Government Center of Hays County, Texas located at 712 S. Stagecoach Trl. San Marcos, Texas, 78666, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand all right, title and interest if any, which Defendant Kathryn M. Barnes had on the 12th day of November, 2020, or any time thereafter, of, in and to the following described property: LOT 23, BLOCK F, OF CREEKSIDE PARK SECTION THREE P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 127 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 118 AMANDA'S WAY BUDA, TX 78610 ("PROPERTY") Said property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the judgment dated the 5 day of JULY, 2022 in favor of Plaintiff, Buda Creekside Park PUD Homeowners Association, INC., which judgment was for the sum of $10,211.65, with post judgment interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum, together with costs of collection, Attorney fees in the amount of $4,494.07, and court costs in the amount of $347.00, foreclosure costs, and attorneys' fees, together with the foreclosure of a lien on the above-described property.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this 12 day of May, 2022 John Ellen, Constable Precinct 5, Hays County, Texas A. Bridges Deputy Constable, Precinct 5 Hays County, Texas The State of Texas County of Hays County Government Before me personally appeared the above-named affiant, who, being first duly sworn, stated upon oath that the above stated facts are true and correct and within his or her personal knowledge, and subscribed the same on this ___12th____ day of ____ May________, 2022 Notary Public Peace Officer, In and For the State of Texas

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY State of Texas County of Hays Cause: 18-0680 Notice of Sale of Real Property State of Texas County of Hays Cause: 18-0680 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 22nd District Court of HAYS County, Texas, March 21,2022, in cause numbered 18-0680, styled Plum Creek Homeowners Association, INC. versus Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson on a judgment rendered against Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson; I did on April 4, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., levy upon as the property of Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson the following described real property: LOT 4, BLOCK F, OF PLUM CREEK, PHASE 1, SECTION 3-B, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10, PAGES 229, PLAT RECORDS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1227 FAIRWAY, KYLE, HAYS COUNTY,

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On June 7, 2022, 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 Alan L. McPherson, Sylvia F. McPherson in and to the real property described above.

Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, March 22, 2022 Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640

by Patrick Chasse, 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.

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Robert Garcia Valero, Deceased, Cause No. 22-0068-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 FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF DEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND MOTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT in this estate on the 31st day of March, 2022, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Robert Garcia Valero, 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: Jonathan S. Connor 3410 Far West Boulevard, Suite 385 Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 476-2622 Given under my hand and the

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Logan Michael Raguse, Deceased, Cause No. 22-0185-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 DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 28th day of April, 2022, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Logan Michael Raguse, 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.

within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: John Brandon Vasquez Guerrero Representative for the Estate of Mary Jane Guerrero 3406 Charles St. Austin, TX 78702 Dated May 5, 2022.

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Notice is given that original Letters of Independent Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of Lori Sue McNabb were issued on April 14, 2022, in docket number 21-0484-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 1 of Hays County, Texas, to Mark Alan Scott.

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS To all persons interested in the Estate of Santiago Olvera, Sr., Deceased, Cause No. 220192-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 TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATE CODE in this estate on the 3rd day of May, 2022, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Santiago Olvera, Sr., 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.

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By Anna Martinez Boling Ð SBN: 00791188 annaboling@bolinglawfirm. com Attorney for Mark Alan Scott

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 10th day of May, 2022.

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS

Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

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 11th day of May, 2022.

To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Francisca M. Olvera, Deceased, Cause No. 22-0190-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas.

Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATE CODE in this estate on the 3rd day of May, 2022, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Francisca M. Olvera, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

Applicant's Attorney:

By Ruby Becerra, Deputy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Amelia Johanna Sielbeck were issued on April 25, 2022, in docket number 21-0429-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 2 of Hays County, Texas, to James Edward Eklund.

All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: James Edward Eklund Representative for the Estate of Amelia Johanna Sielbeck 12609 Eagle Nest Dr. Buda, TX 78610 Dated May 6, 2022.

THE BOLING LAW FIRM, PLLC 1301 S. Old Stagecoach Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Tel: (512) 504-3051 Fax: (512) 402-3122

By Anna Martinez Boling Ð SBN: 00791188 annaboling@bolinglawfirm. com Attorney for James Edward Eklund

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Mary Jane Guerrero were issued on May 3, 2022, in docket number 200359-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 1 of Hays County, Texas, to John Brandon Vasquez Guerrero.

All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them,

COUNTY OF HAYS

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: Ana Marilin " Mari Garza 326 North LBJ Dr., Suite 164 San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 667-7324 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 10th day of May, 2022.

Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

By Ruby Becerra, Deputy

By Ruby Becerra, Deputy

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) IRRIGATION At Gregg-Clarke Park: RFP-2022-03-PARD SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRIGATION FOR THE CITY OF KYLE GREGG-CLARKE PARK NOTICE TO RESPONDERS: The City of Kyle is accepting proposals for irrigation at Gregg-Clarke Park as stated in this RFP and posted on our website: www.cityofkyle. com. The City of Kyle invites qualified companies to submit proposals to provide complete design and construction cost estimates for irrigation at Gregg-Clarke Park. The city is seeking a company with irrigation experience as well as experience working with public municipal agencies. Proposals marked IRRIGATIONGREGG-CLARKE PARK: RFP-2022-03-PARD are to be submitted to: Mariana Espinoza City of Kyle, Director of Parks and Recreation 700 Lehman Rd Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 262-3939 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 Proposals should be sealed.

All proposals received will be reviewed by City Staff after the due date has passed. The staff’s recommendation will go to the Kyle City Council for final approval.

The complete RFP is available at https://www.cityofkyle.com/ recreation/irrigation-greggclarke-park-rfp-2022-03-pard

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

ILLUMINATED HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park: RFP-202204-PARD SPECIFICATIONS AND

GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ILLUMINATED HOLIDAY LIGHTS FOR THE CITY OF KYLE MARY KYLE HARTSON CITY SQUARE PARK. NOTICE TO RESPONDERS: The City of Kyle is accepting proposals for illuminated holiday lights at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park as stated in this RFP and posted on our website: www.cityofkyle.com. The City of Kyle invites qualified companies to submit proposals to provide complete design and construction cost estimates for illuminated holiday lights at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park. The city is seeking a company with holiday lighting experience as well as experience working with public municipal agencies. Proposals marked ILLUMINATED HOLIDAY LIGHTS-MARY KYLE HARTSON CITY SQUARE PARK: RFP-2022-04-PARD are to be submitted to: Mariana Espinoza City of Kyle, Director of Parks and Recreation 700 Lehman Rd Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 262-3939 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 Proposals should be sealed.

All proposals received will be reviewed by City Staff after the due date has passed. The staff’s recommendation will go to the Kyle City Council for final approval.

The complete RFP is available at https://www.cityofkyle.com/ recreation/illuminated-holidaylights-mary-kyle-hartson-citysquare-park-rfp-2022-04-pard

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of MARY I. ROMERO, Deceased, were granted on April 25, 2022 and issued on May 2, 2022, in Docket No. 210118-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: RITO ROMERO, JR. The residence of the Independent Administrator is in San Marcos, Guadalupe County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, RITO ROMERO, JR., Independent Administrator.

The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o RITO ROMERO, JR., Independent Administrator 16160 North Highway 123 San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Address claims in care of RITO ROMERO, JR., Independent Administrator.

DATED the ____10th_____ day of ___May______ , 20 _22__ Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: FRANCESCA SCANIO STACEY 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396-2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 E-Mail: scanios(@scaniolaw. com State Bar No. 24077299 ATTORNEYS FOR RITO ROMERO, JR.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDED DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN SOUTH BUDA WATER CONTROL AND I MPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of South Buda Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (the “District”) has adopted an Amended Drought Contingency Plan (“Plan”) to conserve the available water supply and to protect the integrity of water supply facilities with particular regard for domestic water use, sanitary and fire protection and to protect and preserve public health, welfare and safety and minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortage or other water supply emergency conditions. The Plan provides

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • May 18, 2022 for public involvement, public education, coordination with regional water planning groups and the application of drought response stages.

Restrictions on water use ranging from voluntary water use to mandatory conservation and prohibited water uses are set forth in the Plan based on the water shortage conditions and drought stage. Any person who violates this Plan shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00). Each day that one or more of the provisions in this Plan is violated constitutes a separate offense. Second violations may result in installation of a flow restriction device at the customer’s expense. If a person commits three or more distinct violations of this Plan, the District Operator or the District Operator’s designee is, upon due notice to the customer, authorized to discontinue water service to the premises where the violations occur.

Services discontinued under such circumstances may be restored only upon payment of a re-connection charge, hereby established at ninety dollars ($90.00), payment of all fines and any other costs incurred by the District in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the District Operator, or the District Operator’s designee, that the same action will not be repeated while the Plan is in effect. Compliance with this Plan may also be sought through injunctive relief in the District Court.

The full text of the foregoing Plan is on file in the principal office of the District, c/o Willatt & Flickinger, PLLC, 12912 Hill Country Boulevard, Suite F-232, Austin, Texas 78738 where it may be read by any interested person.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lynwood Dale Hejtmancik, Deceased, were issued on May 9, 2022, in Cause No. 22-0161-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. THREE, Hays County, Texas, to: Diane Denise Rankin.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: John Hall Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1614 Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the May 9, 2022. e/s John Hall John Hall Attorney for Diane Denise Rankin State Bar No.: 08759880 P.O. Box 1614

Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (737) 259-6945 E-mail: johnhall@lawyer.com

INVITATION FOR BIDS

East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Owner) invites the submission of sealed Bids from qualified bidders for: East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Prairie Lakes Phase 2 Section 1.

The work shall consist of the following: RCP drainage piping, including approximately 18”- 48” pipe, 10’x4’ box culverts; manholes; headwalls; junction boxes, inlets and appurtenances; Water piping, including 8” - 16” mains, valves and appurtenances; Wastewater piping consisting of 8” Ð 18” gravity wastewater pipe, manholes and appurtenance; Paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter, signing and striping; Excavation and embankment; and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Improvements.

Sealed Bids addressed to the Owner and marked "Bid for East Hays County Mud No. 1, Prairie Lakes Phase 2 Section 1" will be received until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Direct questions to (512) 879-0400.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be examined without charge at the offices of BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be obtained without charge from www. civcastusa.com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download plans, specifications and bidding documents.

A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or acceptable Bidder’s Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid.

Performance and Payment Bonds will be required as stated in the Contract Documents.

The prices and terms of the bid must be made on the forms included in the Contract

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Dealer’s Off-Premise License (BF) by Miquel Bustos dba Palenque Drive-Thru, to be located at 970 Mathias Lane, Kyle, Hays County, Texas. Owner is Miquel Bustos, Managing Member.

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The Owner may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda.

A Bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, deviates significantly from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected.

Bidders should read and understand all terms and conditions contained in these Contract Documents.

The Owner reserves the right to accept the lowest and best Bid as deemed by the Owner, or reject any and/or all Bids.

The Owner may request qualification information including references, bonding, insurance and other information for use in determining the lowest and best Bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of the bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be accepted.

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CITY OF KYLE - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS)

Firm shall submit one (1) electronic copy via email by 12:00 p.m. (noon), June 15, 2022 to: Email to: rfp@cityofkyle.com Subject: RFP_ ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS)_(Firm name) Proposals delivered after the deadline will not be accepted.

Qualification specifications may be secured from the City of Kyle (“City”) website at: https://www.cityofkyle.com/rfps A presubmittal meeting will NOT be held.

The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms. The City also reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, or to accept

bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below.

The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time.

any submittal deemed most advantageous, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the submittal received, and to revise the process schedule as circumstances arise.

Kathy Roecker Stormwater Management Plan Administrator

Morningstar Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been submitted with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 205.81 acres of property located at along Spanish Oak Trail, Manchaca, TX 78652. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking Number PLN-1833-NP”

Date : 05/26/2022 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Storage Auctions. com Unit - C310 Melissa Rocha Washer and dryer, TV, Bed & mattress, Furniture, Totes, suitcases, boxes , home décor Unit- 2191 Kennth Case Brake rotors 4, 2 Bed frames, totes, clothes, boxes, ice chest, baby stuff

NOTICE OF AUCTION

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest

CITY OF BUDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ARTS COMMISSION The Buda City Council is accepting application forms from the City of Buda residents interested in serving on the newly formed Arts Commission to advise the Buda City Council and the Destination Services Department on arts and arts program. Board members should live in the city limits or own/operate a business in the city limits. The online application is available on the Buda City website at www.ci.buda.tx.us/applications. The deadline to submit a completed application is June 5, 2022. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 512-5231014 or cityclerk@ci.buda.tx.us.

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Sealed proposals will be submitted to IVendorsDEA Public Schools Headquarters, Attn: Jennifer D. Ornelas, 2115 W Pike Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596 on or before 3:00 PM CST on Friday June 3, 2022.

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Hays Free Press • May 18, 2022

Veterans retreat comes to DS $1 million donation received DRIPPING SPRINGS — Central Texas veterans are getting a permanent retreat and resource base at Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs (PHDS).

Philanthropists John Paul and Eloise DeJoria have given $1 million from their JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation to build the PHDS Meeting Hall and PHDS Wellness Center, focusing on Veterans’ health needs and VA Claims assistance.

PHDS is a 10-acre permanent retreat and resource base for veterans and their families to connect and find support.

The Hill Country retreat will feature a Main Gathering Hall for therapeutic workshops, employment, and educational seminars, in addition to vet-to-vet mentoring and social activities. There will also be a Meeting House for the local VFW and American Legion Post meetings, a Wellness Center with VA claims assistance, a fishing pond, playscape, vegetable garden, obstacle course, ADA walking trailsand more.

Patriots’ Hall was founded by Kathryn Chandler, wife of actor Kyle Chandler, and Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick, Dripping Springs Volunteer of the Year. Kathryn had been inspired by her dad, a Vietnam veteran, now living in a veterans’ home in California.

“I was only four when my father returned from two tours of Vietnam,” said Kathryn. “But my mom told me he came home a very different person. So, I’ve only known him as an extreme introvert, basically a hermit. But now he is surrounded by other veterans.

He listens to the military doctors, has made some incredible friends and is

A $1 million gift from John Paul and Eloise DeJoria’s Family Foundation will build a meeting house and wellness center for veterans and their families in Dripping Springs. (Courtesy photo) thriving. Veterans get each other. Veterans need each other, and John Paul gets this. He and our community have stepped up big time to make this happen and we can’t thank them enough.”

While brainstorming their mission, the board took an in-depth survey of veterans’ needs and applied them to every aspect of the PHDS design. The majority of the PHDS board and advisory board are also veterans.

“I can tell you the needs in Central Texas for Veterans are tremendous,’ said Jeff Wells, board member and U.S. Army combat Veteran. “Unemployment rates, mental health, and family issues are all frontof-mind for veterans, and the Patriots’ Hall addresses all of these issues, along with other basic needs. The largest U.S. veteran population in the world resides between Fort Hood and San Antonio. The Patriots’ Hall is right in the center of it all. Veterans helping Veterans. That’s our mission.”

John Paul is a proud veteran and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and spent two years serving upon the U.S.S.

Hornet. In 2006, John Paul was appointed Admiral in the Texas Navy by the Governor of Texas and the Secretary of State. In 2012, he received the Lone Sailor Award, which honors Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

“A short distance from my home in Austin is this wonderful veterans hall,” said John Paul. “All too often, many of our vets find themselves alone and with no one to help them. The Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs was built to assist and connect veterans to what they need to know for their health and benefits and, more importantly, to provide a place to hang out with one another. We are social animals and we function much better in groups with the support of others. I learned this in my time in the Navy.”

Donations can be made to support Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs directly through their website at patriotshall.org. Patriots’ Hall is slated to be complete in early 2023.

On May 12, members of the HCCO stood on the courthouse steps to present the check to Cadena’s grandmother, Donna Rodriguez (Photo courtesy of Hays County).

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Get care for your health needs — big and small Start a conversation with a doctor who listens Do you have health questions or symptoms that have been weighing on your mind or waiting on your list? It’s easy to reach out to a doctor at Ascension Medical Group Seton and start a conversation about: • Annual checkups, physicals and concerns • Screenings, such as heart scans and colonoscopies • Care for new symptoms to chronic conditions © Ascension 2022. All rights reserved.

• Care for the whole you — including mental health • Scheduling imaging and lab tests • Prescriptions through Ascension Rx • Connection to specialists for additional care

Schedule now at ascension.org Ascension Medical Group Seton Primary Care Southwest Health Plaza II 7900 Farm to Market Road 1826 #203A Austin, TX 78737 512-842-4420

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