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Sledge St. murder – one year later BY MOSES LEOS III

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Rachael McPherson remembers Jimmy Wright as a person whom she always knew as a fun uncle, or “funcle.” With a “live life to the

fullest” mentality, Wright would do anything for anybody, no matter what their past was or what had happened, McPherson said. “He’d give you his shirt off of his back,” McPherson said. “If it was his last dime, he’d give it to you.”

But with passage of the one-year anniversary of Wright’s and Tina Comb’s unsolved murder, McPherson and many other family members are concerned their case is on the “back burner.” Kyle Police, however, maintain the case is on

the top of their priority list. “It’s upsetting knowing that whoever did this is walking free, doing whatever they want and not facing the consequences of their actions,” McPherson said. “It’s kind of sitting and waiting in the

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longest waiting game ever.” Kyle Police Department Chief Jeff Barnett said the investigation into the double homicide is an active for the department. He said all of the department’s investigators are involved, with an

Plum Creek Popsicle Run

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A decision on Main Street improvements remained beyond the Buda City Council’s reach Tuesday after a joint presentation from HDR Engineering, Inc. and Klotz and Associates failed to produce cost estimates associated with proposed improvements. Council tabled discussion pending further information regarding cost estimates for a proposed Goforth Road/Cabela’s Drive connector. Allen Crozier of HDR and project designer Kevin Hoffman from Klotz presented council with options they had tested through a current traffic analysis. They felt the options may alleviate congestion now, but would fail to accommodate traffic congestion for future growth. Hoffman presented the proposed Goforth Road improvement and new connector, which may lessen Main Street congestion by 10 percent. Various council members were disappointed that financials weren’t available. But council believed the Goforth connector could alleviate congestion issues and potentially save heritage oaks downtown. “We solve the problem, we save the trees, and we alleviate congestion on Main Street,” Haehn said.

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Above, Kyle resident Jacob Crosby powers through a cloud of color as he hit the home stretch of the 2016 Popsicle Run held in Plum Creek on July 4. Left, more Popsicle Run participants record the colorful occasion. More photos from Monday’s Popsicle Run can be found on page 2C and online at www.HaysFreePress.com.

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additional member of the department’s community services division reassigned to the case. Barnett said the case is the “highest priority within our department” and that officers meet regular-

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Buda to refocus municipal building design BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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The Buda City Council dropped a figurative bomb last month when it announced after an executive session that it was going to enter into dispute resolutions with the ECM International consulting firm over design issues with Buda’s new municipal buildings. “The dispute resolution will give us the chance to take a step back and work on getting on the same page with ECM,” Mayor Todd Ruge said. Prior to that decision, ECM Senior Vice President Brenda Jenkins was scheduled to give a presentation to council as a regular agenda item on June 21. But the presentation was put on hold by council, who retired into executive session for “consultations with city attorney” at 8:25pm. Council came out of executive session at 11:07 p.m. and immediately brought the item back to the floor for discussion after having reached a decision in executive session. Jenkins then preceded with her presentation on where the design team was in the process. She asked council to make decisions based on two different cost proposals in order to move forward with construction. According to Ruge, both options provided to council by ECM International were not acceptable by design or budget standards. “The scope of things that we (city council) wanted are missing from the two proposals; neither of these is acceptable to us,” Ruge said. According to an emailed response from Buda City Attorney Catalina Gonzales, Buda is not in litigation with ECM International nor is there any plan at this time to file any lawsuits. Gonzales added that city council has the right

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Final Buda bond costs given green light BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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Action was taken by the Buda City Council in June as they approved final design costs and bids for the Proposition 3 street projects. The project includes improvements to Old Goforth Road, San Antonio Street and the intersection at FM 967 and Main Street. While final design plans for improvements to Main Street have not been approved, construction to the intersection at FM 967 and Main Street will go forward. Buda Assistant City Manager Brian LaBorde informed council that design plans for Main Street improvements were not ready for approval at the June 21 meeting. LaBorde said the reasoning was design firm HDR was still preparing alternative design plans that are intended to preserve the heritage trees along Main Street, while still accommodating for current and future growth. According to LaBorde, the design plans for improvements along Main Street need to be re-evaluated by HDR to discover a solution to the issue of designing around the trees. HDR will have those

The project includes improvements to Old Goforth Road, San Antonio Street and the intersection at FM 967 and Main Street. plans ready for approval once further studies of the area are completed, LaBorde said. HDR representative Allen Crozier said after getting council’s feedback on their initial design plan, they are exploring different options to improve Main Street without sacrificing the trees. The intersection at FM 967 and Main Street improvement designs were approved even at $300,000 over budget. Crozier said this outstanding estimate is not as scary as it appears to be. “Estimates tighten up as you advance in design,” Crozier said, indicating to council that the estimate will become more finite as the design process progresses. Crozier also told council that HDR is working with RPS Klotz Associates Inc. to look at things that can be done to bring the cost estimate down. Crozier told council that the design plans for Old Goforth Road were complete and that HDR was waiting on final approval

from the school district to start construction. Final design plans for San Antonio Street were approved that will separate San Antonio St. from Garison. Mayor Todd Ruge was optimistic that the decisions by council on the final design plans for the proposed street improvements were the right ones. “The San Antonio Street improvement option that was chosen was the most expensive option, but it was the most aesthetically pleasing and addresses the traffic concerns the best,” Ruge said. Buda citizens approved Proposition 3 improvements after voters passed the $55 million bond initiative in 2014. Council members had mixed reactions to Crozier’s presentation, but were eager to move forward with the improvements. “It will be interesting to see what comes of the Goforth/Cabela’s connection,” council member George Haehn said. “Yes it will,” Crozier said.

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information going to family members, McPherson fears the case could soon become cold. “I get they don’t want to jeopardize their case. I get that. But we’re 1,700 miles away,” McPherson said. “We can’t do a whole lot. We can’t beat down their door and demand questions.” Barnett said with the lack of a direct witness to the murders, or a confession or physical evidence to implicate someone, the department has to obtain a “level of information that would give us probable cause to make an arrest.” He said the department is attempting to follow the rules and standards “that are expected of a professional law enforcement agency.” “We don’t want to misstep and in any way jeopardize a proper prosecution,” Barnett said. While the first few hours of an investigation are “vital,” Barnett said the fact that a case isn’t solved within the first 48-hours “doesn’t indicate it won’t be solved.” “We will conduct all investigative efforts to make sure we get it solved,”

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Sledge St. Murder: One year later ly to discuss the case and prioritize leads. The Texas Rangers, which have helped in the investigation since it began, continue to be a part of the case. While Barnett couldn’t comment on specifics, he said an enormous amount of evidence was collected from the home on Sledge Street and was sent to the Department of Public Safety crime lab. He said he expects reports on the evidence “soon.” “We’re not just waiting for that, but it’s a major component,” Barnett said. “We still follow leads, still interview people from time to time and re-interview them.” Barnett said the department continues to remain in contact with families of the victims and discusses as much information as it become available. “We tell them we’re working on this investigation,” Barnett said. “The victims are not forgotten.” But McPherson said Kyle Police has not been “very talkative.” She said detectives are unable to tell them much information, as they “don’t want to jeopardize their investigation.” But with the lack of

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Barnett said. “It’s important to me to get it solved. Their families deserve it.”

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We tell them we’re working on this investigation ... The victims are not forgotten.”

–Jeff Barnett, Kyle Police Chief, on last year’s Sledge Street murders. See story, page 1A.,

July 6, 2016

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Welcome to God’s Country A

s I continue my quest to become more tolerant and open-minded of others who may have different opinions and beliefs than me, I occasionally come across a pile of horse manure in the middle of the road. Normally I walk around the meadow muffins, but today I am going to step right in it. First, I want to assure all y’all that I don’t dislike all folks who were born north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Prior to my enrollment into Trump University where I took a class in ethics, I used to refer to these people as Yankees. Lots of fine folks who left the arctic region of America to reside here in Dixie have accepted and even adopted our southern lifestyle. Heck, a few have even learned to like grits. But some of these, um, northern denizens have traveled down here to Texas in search of a hornet’s nest to roil. These folks with frost-bit buns are like human hemorrhoids, just a big pain in the butt. The latest cluster of sniveling, thin-skinned malcontents belong to the Freedom from Religion Foundation out of Madison, Wisconsin. This bunch of cheese-munching whiners is pitching a fit over a sign posted down in Hondo that Reads “This is God’s Country. Please Don’t Drive Through it Like Hell”. It takes a lot of gall to come to Texas and fuss about the way we live. Before I learned the fine art of being politically correct, I would’ve placed a size 11 Tony Lama boot up some cheddar head’s rectum and pointed them in a northerly direction. Now that I have become more tolerant of folks who are dumber than a sack of hammers, I suspect that these wandering wackadoodles just haven’t realized that Texas is indeed part of God’s country. Perhaps we should show these funny-speakin’ heathens why we Texans believe this land is Heaven on Earth. Let’s show them an awesome sunrise from

From the Crow’s Nest

by Clint Younts

Padre Island or a stunning sunset out in west Texas. Let’s take them on a ride through the Hill Country in springtime and show them the beauty of Texas wildflowers. We could take them tubing down the Guadalupe in July or just sit ‘em down beneath a shady live oak and serve them some homemade peach ice cream. Let’s drive over to Lockhart and buy them a plate of barbecue. I don’t know about y’all, but when I eat delicious brisket and pork ribs, I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. Heck, I’ll even invite these godless hypocrites to join me here at the Crow’s Nest. We can sit in the shade and listen to birds sing along to some country music. As we watch deer and cows graze nearby, I will be the perfect host. I will show them southern hospitality by offering ice cold Lone Star beer and not that mule whiz they make up in Milwaukee. I will serve chips and queso, showing these northerners how we use cheese down here. I will be right pleasant and civil unless they bad-mouth my Spotify playlist that contain fine songs such as “God Bless Texas” and “Dixieland Delight”. Then I will introduce them to worn boot leather and show them the northbound lane of I-35. To any of you troublemaking pagans who actually know how to read, allow me to paraphrase one of the heroes of the Alamo, Davy Crockett. Y’all can all go to hell, but I’m living well in Texas. Clint Younts went to the University of Tennessee and then hits the trail to Texas. He hasn’t left since, so he probably won’t be going to graduate school at Trump U. crowsnest78610@yahoo. com

Cataclysm in a Cheetos bag A

barnstorm tour of Texas on a soggy week in May deposited me at a treasured place: a particular tennis court, opposite a particular racquet-bearing friend. It’s where we had gathered weekly for years, the essence of effort being the sweat and not the score. And so we perspired once more, though more from the mugginess than the athleticsm. History-making monsoons had left much of the state submerged. Once-destitute reservoirs cried rivers of joy. That tennis court is in a wonderful place, a tree-lined park with a jogging path and a playground abutting a grade school. But that day something was annoying me. It was not my backhand. It was a pile of trash. Over in my corner of the court (my friend and I have never changed sides in our “matches” – too much exertion), a winter’s worth of debris had assembled. As a picture, it was a still-life of a throw-away society.

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Styrofoam cups, plastic bottles, candy wrappers, soggy fastfood trappings. You know. Amid it all was an expended eight-ounce Cheetos bag: trademark orange on the exterior, silver lining in the interior. I noted the little bag’s positioning: yawning upward like a buttercup in the morning sun. I noted its durability. A Cheetos bag is junk-food package engineering at its finest. I also noted the little reservoir of water in it. Three or four tablespoons of rain had collected over the preceding days. That’s just enough water for little mosquitoes to incubate and to grow big. We’ve had a lot of serious topics to talk about lately. Zika is one. A whole bunch of people are a whole bunch of scared about the Zika virus. I wonder

if any of those people is the one responsible for the Cheetos bag he or she left to scoot along the ground, to settle against a fence and grow mosquitoes that might carry Zika, or West Nile, or heartworms that kill precious dogs and cats. This puts trash in a new light, or ought to. A lot of players contributed to that pile of trash. A lot of conscious decisions went into letting those items end up on the ground rather than where they wouldn’t harm the planet or its inhabitants. Litter doesn’t just happen. Litter is something you’ve got to think through, like passing on the yellow line or shooting your gun in the air without regard for who might be in the projectile’s path. Like most states, Texas talks a good game about litter. “Don’t Mess With Texas” is a world-class motto. Driving around the great state, though, one senses that it’s just words. Of course, let the state without similar eyesores cast the first stone. Litter being a

conscious act, each piece of trash has its own story. It’s clear that a lot of the stories relate to secrets – the can of beer a driver doesn’t want the wife or state trooper to see, the airline-portion bourbon that wasn’t quite consumed when it went overboard. What was the story about that empty Cheetos bag? Did the person who discarded it think for a second he might contribute to that global health care CNN might be discussing today? Nah. He or she just thought that disposing of it properly was too big a hassle. Litter is a crime. But unlike many crimes where we feel helpless after it happens, you can do something. If you see it on the ground, pick it up. Make it your mission to keep your patch of planet clean. Whatever its story, however that trash ended up there, the ball is in your court now.

impact this would have, not only to our much beloved Onion Creek, but also to ground water in both the Trinity and Edwards aquifers. Wells supplying both individual landowners and numerous communities downstream, (as well as the Dripping Springs Water Corp.’s own wells!) will be at serious risk for contamination. If you live (and vote) in Dripping

Springs, we need your voices heard now. The next Dripping Springs City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. July 12th at City Hall, 511 Mercer St., Dripping Springs. If this concerns you, come make your voice heard! (Come early if you wish to sign up to make a public comment.) Cynthia TrotterWeynandt

Longtime newspaperman John Young lives in Colorado. jyoungcolumn@gmail.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR CASH COW VS. SACRIFICIAL LAMB Dripping Springs has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a permit to potentially dump up to 950,000 gallons of treated effluent into Onion Creek, daily. This is their solution to their rapid growth. Reasonable folks would agree that this seems a

shortsighted solution to a long term problem. I don’t live there, don’t get to vote there. (I live downstream where I get to deal with the coming effluent). I met the mayor and the rest of the city council recently when I spoke at their last meeting. Yes, I was emotional; I take issue with this plan, and it feels very personal. If this plan comes to fruition, my

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way of life, how I live on and enjoy my property will unquestionably be affected. A lack of respect and concern to all who spoke out against this wastewater plan that evening was expressed by Mayor Todd Purcell. Does Purcell speak for all of Dripping Springs? I am guessing that he speaks for the Economic Development Committee. See the make-up of

this committee on the DS website. Their combined savvy and powerful connections are impressive. A banker, an attorney, an architect, a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, a former state legislator, and one with former ties to Perry’s now famous Emerging Technology Fund. Back to wastewater plans. Numerous studies show the serious negative

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Hot under the collar

Buda Animal Control, PD warn of leaving pets in hot cars BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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Summer is officially here and with it comes dangers from heat exposure for people and pets. Buda Animal Control officer Jennifer Hall and public information officer David Marino sent Buda residents a notice reminding them of the dangers of leaving animals unattended in hot vehicles. According to an emailed response from Hall, it doesn’t take long for temperatures to soar past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in a car sitting in the sun. “If it’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside the vehicle, within 10 minutes the inside temperature is up to 99 degrees,” Hall said. Hall added that after 30 minutes, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach 114 degrees Fahrenheit, even with the windows rolled down. According to Hall, Buda has a city ordinance prohibiting residents from leaving pets in vehicles. Per city ordinance, a person may not transport an animal in an enclosure that is unsafe or leave them in a parked vehicle where the animal’s health or life is endangered by high or low temperatures or inadequate ventilation. Pet owners who leave their animals in vehicles with the engine running and the air conditioning on are still breaking the law. Buda Transportation Code 545.404 states people cannot leave a vehicle “unattended and running with the key in the ignition.” “This ordinance gives a Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer the right to enter the vehicle by any means and seek care for the animal if required,” Hall said. But the ordinance only protects Animal Control Officers or Peace Officers

“If a citizen decided to enter a vehicle on their own and not make contact with the animal owner, or contact the proper authority (i.e. the police/animal control) they could be charged with (breaking into a motor vehicle) and theft.” –Jennifer Hall, Buda Animal Control Officer

to lawfully enter a vehicle to rescue an animal. “If a citizen decided to enter a vehicle on their own and not make contact with the animal owner, or contact the proper authority (i.e. the police/animal control) they could be charged with (breaking into a motor vehicle) and theft,” Hall said in her email. The best situation would be for residents to leave pets at home when running errands or making frequent stops when in the car. While there are instances where animals have to be transported in a vehicle during extreme weather, new technology intended to protect small children from being forgotten in hot vehicles can also be used to protect pets during transport. According to a report from NBC’s TODAY show, GM automotive is adding a new feature to its 2017

Acadia SUV – a rear seat reminder designed to signal a driver on the steering column consol to check the back seat. Other technology is readily available at retail stores like Wal-Mart and online outlets like EBay that works like an alarm and can be attached to a dogs’ collar or pet carrier. Other tips for pet owners traveling with their pets this summer include keeping a phone or a purse in the back seat, requiring the driver to turn around to retrieve it, or installing a mirror on the back windshield so the rear of the vehicle can be observed easily. Hall still encourages residents to act if they witness an animal in a hot vehicle. “If a citizens sees an animal in a hot vehicle they should contact Hays County Dispatch number, (512) 3937896, to have an officer respond,” said Hall.

knew of Buda’s intentions to begin dispute resolution proceedings, Ruge said the contract between ECM International and Buda stipulated either party could enter into dispute resolution at any time. “I would think that they would be aware that it could happen at any time,” Ruge said. Originally, the new municipal buildings were scheduled to be open in either November or December 2017.

Ruge said with the dispute resolution construction could be delayed, which could push back the opening of the new buildings until early 2018. According to Ruge, at this time there are no plans by council to dissolve the contract with ECM International regarding the work on Props 1 and 2 of the 2014 Bond Program, but “it could be a possibility in the future as with any other contract.”

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New semi-pro soccer team names ﬁrst head coach STAFF REPORT Zuzeca Affiliated Soccer Clubs and the Central Texas Lobos announced the hiring of Jose G. Ramos as the initial head coach for the franchise in a press release Tuesday. Ramos, who officially took over the head coaching duties July 1, has most recently been the head coach of the Texas State University men’s soccer team, as

well as a head coach in the Westlake FC Academy program. “Coach Ramos brings a wealth of experience to our club, and we felt he was the perfect fit to lead this team as the initial director,” Zuzeca’s David Walding said. “We have tremendous confidence in his coaching abilities.” In addition to his experience with Westlake and Texas State, Ramos also has experience

in Central Texas with Liverpool FC, ATX youth academy, Hays Fusion, and was a trainer at Akins High School. Prior to that, Ramos gained coaching experience in Cd. Juarez, Mexico with River Plate FC Indoor soccer club and with Mexican youth clubs Falcons and Dragones FC. A military veteran, he played with the U.S. Navy Men’s Soccer Team based

in San Diego, California, and with the minor league Gallos de Pelea in Cd. Juarez. The Lobos also announced open tryouts, which will be held on July 23 at Gregg-Clarke Park. The club will evaluate local players to fill its 23man Texas Professional Soccer League (TPSL) roster, as well as reserve players for a team which

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In addition to his experience with Westlake and Texas State, Ramos also has experience in Central Texas with Liverpool FC, ATX youth academy, Hays Fusion, and was a trainer at Akins High School.

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ports is a way of life for Hays High junior defensive back and track and field athlete Hector Fuentes. Having played varsity football for a time last season, Fuentes sought to improve his skills on the field this summer by attending various skill camps across the state. But a life in the athletic realm is the norm for Fuentes, whose older siblings have participated in athletics at Hays at the varsity level. While there is some pressure to live up to what his siblings accomplished, the ability to forge his own path is what drives him. Growing up, Fuentes said he picked up football from his older brother, Tony, who was a Hays High offensive lineman. When the two were younger, Fuentes said his brother often showed him videos of Hall of Fame defensive back Deion Sanders before he played games to get him “hyped up.” Sanders and defensive back Josh Norman are two professional role models Fuentes said he looks up to. But through his brother, Fuentes’ primary role model, Fuentes learned what football coaches expect both on the weight room and on the field. “He brought me into the program,” Fuentes said. Fuentes’ older sister, Esmi, who ran track and cross country at Hays, gave him “something to live up to as one of the top runners at our school.” It’s through athletics

“We (family) just communicate through sports and such. That’s how we stayed together, because we played sports.” –Hector Fuentes, Hays High junior defensive back and track and ﬁeld athlete

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that the Fuentes family finds a common bond and allows them to stay together. “We just communicate through sports and such,” Fuentes said. “That’s how we stayed together, because we played sports.” Focusing on improving his skills on the gridiron is what drove Fuentes to attend multiple football camps during the summer. So far, Fuentes has attended the TCU football camp in Fort Worth and the Texas Longhorn camp in Austin. Fuentes also participated in a football camp at the University

of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, where coaches from Arizona State, Oklahoma State and Missouri attended. Practicing in front of coaches from Division I colleges was a nervewracking experience. “I was nervous because I’m trying to perform and do my best,” Fuentes said. “But once I got into a rhythm, I relaxed more and tried to do my own thing.” Fuentes said the experience helped him learn different aspects of the game. He said he learned techniques in one-on-one situations, along with strategies in

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earn first team all-district honors in the newly formed 26-6A. “I have to keep training,” Fuentes said. “I’m going to try my best to lock (opponents) down and not have anything be caught on me this season. They can try, but let’s see if they can.” As the summer progresses, Fuentes hopes he can pick up scholarship offers from college football programs. He hopes to potentially play at the Division I level. “I can see myself playing (college football) and trying to make it out and make a living out of (football),” Fuentes said.

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national team, and current assistant for the U-17 and U-20 national teams for Honduras, and well as a youth talent scout for the Honduran Soccer Federation (FENAFUTH). Romero will return to Honduras after the

tryouts to resume his duties with the youth national teams, but will remain available to the Lobos when not otherwise occupied with Honduras’s participation in the U-17 and U-20 World Cup qualifying tournaments.

LeBron James was highly criticized (and rightfully so) when he infamously made his decision to join the Miami Heat a few years ago. His television special on making that choice was a bad PR move. The move itself, however, paid off, as James won multiple NBA titles that had eluded him. While that ideology is not fair to the fans, or to the organization, it is the

way the business of sports is changing. Much like most Americans, professional players make moves to benefit their careers and their livelihood. It’s hard to say if an athlete’s decision to stay or go with a team is the right one. There are always different scenarios or circumstances that play out. But we should no longer be surprised when they do so.

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Fourth of July barbecue kindling. Sadly, such a trend is becoming far too common in today’s sports world. Team loyalty doesn’t exactly mean much in this day and age of free agency and endorsement deals. In my mind, that’s what has led to creation of these super teams, which sometimes will see multiple superstars band together for the quest of a

championship. Kudos to those who can pull it off well and ensure egos don’t clash. For the sake of argument, let’s ask ourselves this – who can blame these athletes? It’s not always feasible for one superstar to shoulder the majority of the load on his back anymore and still win a championship. Gone are the days of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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HCISD fixes discrepencies with Special Ed stipends BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM

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After equity discrepancies regarding special education (SPED) departmental stipends were discovered, Hays CISD Board of Trustees took action to alleviate the issue June 27. By a 5-1 vote, the board added current SPED stipends to teacher base pay, while also freezing teacher pay until the amount is aligned with base pay. District 5 board trustee Esperanza Orosco cast the only dissenting vote. According to documents, the administration identified significant equity discrepancies regarding the issuing of

and amounts paid for departmental stipends within the special education department not aligned to the current compensation plan. The board had four options recommended by administration to correct the identified inequity. One of those options was to add current stipends to base pay and freeze pay until increase is aligned to base pay Other options that were not selected included allowing those receiving stipends to continue receiving them as long as they remain in the same position/ capacity, or giving one year’s notice to impacted employees that stipends would be discontinued

“I received 9 emails from SPED teachers and I personally, as a Board of Trustee, would like to apologize. One of the emails I received said they thought their salary was already at market value, and I as a trustee thought they were as well, and I take full responsibility for that.” –Sandra Bryant, Hays CISD board member

effective 2017-2018. Additional options was an interim stipend for the 2016-2017 school year only, adjusting all stipends to the same amount to be determined by the board,

or discontinuing or adjusting stipends for the 2017-2018 school year. During the public forum section of the meeting, two individuals spoke while colleagues

within the special education department stood behind them in unity. Both speakers voiced their frustration about the uncertainty regarding their salaries and implored the board not to vote in a way that would decrease any person’s pay. “I received 9 emails from SPED teachers and I personally, as a Board of Trustee, would like to apologize,” Board Vice President Sandra Bryant said. “One of the emails I received said they thought their salary was already at market value, and I as a trustee thought they were as well, and I take full responsibility for that.” Board secretary Teresa Tobias agreed with

Bryant and didn’t want any SPED teachers to be penalized for a mistake made in the Human Resources department. “My goal is that no teacher takes home any less than what they’re currently receiving,” Board president Holly Raymond said. District 2 board trustee Willie Tenorio said he is concerned that if the board does not freeze the pay for the people who are already making way more than the typical employee then their salary will get bumped and the discrepancy will continue. A motion was made by Orosco to add current stipends to base pay, however, no board member seconded the motion.

School Board votes to bring back lunchroom monitors

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Lunchroom monitors for elementary schools will be back, after a vote by the Hays CISD Board of Trustees. The school board passed an action item that recommends establishing additional positions for the 20162017 fiscal year by a unanimous vote. This will establish 26 lunchroom monitor positions throughout the district. Superintendent Michael McKie recommended this item and the motion was made by Vice President Sandra Bryant. District 5 board trustee Esperanza Orosco said several years ago, lunchroom monitors were cut at the recommendation of the administration. Since then, trustee Merideth Keller has been working to get these positions reinstated. “Parents and teachers

wanted lunchroom monitors back to ensure the safety of our students,” Orosco said. Orosco said while safety was one of the main reasons, there were also other factors that contributed to the board’s unanimous vote. She said the action item would halt the practice of assigning the lunch duty task to administrative staff and teachers. “As a cost saving measure, doing so has not made a significant financial impact, but it has affected team morale and effectiveness when teachers of any grade level are not able to compare notes and strategize during lunch when missing one or two members of their team,” Orosco said. Orosco said to her knowledge, Hays CISD has been fortunate that there has not been any major situations regarding safety and this measure is precautionary, not a reaction to a specific incident.

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The lunchroom monitors will be dispersed among the 13 elementary schools in the district. According to Assistant Superintendent Tim Persall, principals suggested a 50 to 1 ratio in the lunchroom with a maximum of four monitors per elementary, depending on need, Orosco said. Secretary Teresa Tobias said she has experienced first-hand how busy it can get in the lunchroom while visiting her child at school.

“There have been many times I’ve picked (my daughter) up and she’s got her drink in her bag because she wasn’t able to get a lunchroom monitor’s attention,” Tobias said. “And it isn’t their fault, they’re overwhelmed by the amount of students they need to work with.” While Keller was not present at the meeting, several members thanked her for the reminder of this important agenda item.

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Parents vote for uniforms at McCormick Middle School Hays CISD’s new middle school will implement uniforms next school year after parents who took part in a survey voted in favor of them. In a press release, McCormick Middle School principal Thad Gittens said it was “clear” most parents wanted children to wear uniforms after analyzing survey data. According to survey results, 52 percent of all parents surveyed, which was 158 out of 304 total parents, voted yes for school uniforms. According to the release, of the parents who stated why they approved of uniforms, 38 parents did so because they believe it would “reduce incidents of bullying and ridicule.” Twenty-five parents believed it will help learners “focus more on education,” while 20 parents said it would be more economical. On the opposite end, 38 percent, or 113 parents, voted against having uniforms. Of that number, 54 parents voted no because they wanted their children to be “able to have some choice and/or be able

to express themselves through their clothing.” Fourteen parents voted no because they felt their children would be less conformable in a uniform. Eleven percent of parents surveyed were neutral on the subject. “We recognize that there are many of you who are passionate about not wanting your children to wear uniforms,” Gittens said in the release. “While we understand your perspective, we have

to consider the safety and security of our learners when making a decision of this nature.” Gittens added safety pertained to not only physical safety but also students’ social and emotional safety. He said that has to be “our utmost priority.” “We believe uniforms will help in our efforts to foster a safe and secure environment,” Gittens said in the release. Gittens said for those

concerned about learners not able to express their individuality, the school’s aim is to create a learning environment where they can “exhibit their creativity and individuality in the way that they learn, the work products they create and the activities in which they will be engaged. “There will be times during the year for learners to earn opportunities to wear attire out of the standard dress code,” Gittens said.

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Red, White & Buda

Fall 2016: Perfect for tomatoes?

Red, white and blue were on display on Main Street in Buda Monday morning as area residents participated in the children’s parade that was a part of the 2016 Red, White and Buda Independence Day celebration. The annual parade featured bicycles and wagons adorned with patriotic colors. Later that evening, families gathered at City Park for the annual fireworks show, which was complete with bounce houses and family fun. See more photos of this weekend’s festivities online at www.HaysFreePress.com. Just follow the photos link. (photos by Samantha Smith)

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arly July gets me in the mood to plant fall tomatoes. Texas A&M’s Vegetable Garden Planting Guide advises gardeners to get their fall tomato transplants in the ground between July 7 and August 7. (Larger transplants in 1 gal. pots or larger can be planted as late as Sept.1.) I prefer to plant determinate, heat-set tomatoes for fall. Varieties such as Bob Cat, Celebrity, and BHN 444 can crop in under 80 days, making them perfect for fall planting. Celebrity, an all-time backyard favorite, acts as a semi-indeterminate, producing longer if frosts come later than average. July is also the perfect time to plant cherry type tomatoes – which have no problem setting fruit in the heat. My favorites are Sweet 100, Juliet and Sun Gold. Rarely do they make it to the kitchen! For your fall tomato garden, choose a sunny location with good drainage, and be sure to shovel in lots of compost and slow release organic fertilizer. At Urban Farm they mix up a fertilizer of bat guano, mycorrhizae, humic acid, crab shell, worm castings, kelp, soy meal, and composted poultry litter, making it a great choice for gardeners. Adding dolomite lime (calcium and magnesium) also helps to prevent blossom end rot, a common tomato fruit malady. Keeping your newly transplanted seedlings watered is a must. Moist but not soggy is the ideal. I like planting in trenches or craters. This helps to direct water down to the root zone instead of running off and away from the plant. Providing the newly transplanted seedlings a bit of afternoon shade for the first two weeks can really help them to establish a strong root system. I place some frost guard cloth on the west side of the plants, suspended with bamboo stakes to give some temporary shade. Works great, and is easy to do. A weekly spray of seaweed and fish emulsion can also give the plants a boost. Both are known to help with stress from the summer heat. If you have never grown fall tomatoes before, why not give it a try? Happy gardening everyone! If you have a question for Chris, send it via email to iathyme@yahoo.com. Or mail a postcard to It’s About Thyme: 11726 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748 www.itsaboutthyme.com

Kyle on air Public access channel on the horizon BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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The city of Kyle is expanding into a new medium for communicating with Kyle residents with a new Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) access channel. The new channel is provided by Time Warner Cable, which provides cable in the Kyle area. The channel allows the city to broadcast content to more residents throughout Kyle. According to Kyle Chief of Staff Jerry Hendrix, the PEG channel will be available to all Time Warner Cable subscribers and offer original content from the city as well as the recordings of city council meetings. “One of our biggest challenges with working in Kyle is having direct access to the people,” Hendrix said. According to the FCC,

“In addition to putting our public meetings on the channel, it allows us to develop our own original content and we have been working with interns and our communication specialist to develop that.” –Jerry Hendrix, Kyle Chief of Staff

PEG channels “are not mandated by federal law.” This means that the state offers funds to cable providers to set aside channels to be used for educational and governmental purposes. In turn, the cable provider pays the city a ‘franchise fee’ that is deposited in a fund

specifically for a PEG channel. The PEG channel fund cannot be used for any purpose other than the purchase of equipment. “In addition to putting our public meetings on the channel, it allows us to develop our own original content and we have been working with interns and our communication

specialist to develop that,” Hendrix said. Hendrix predicts using content from TCEQ to inform residents on water updates as well as a possible rotating community bulletin board for other information updates. As of now, Kyle will operate the new PEG channel with the assistance of interns hired through Texas State as well as communication specialist Kim Hilsenbeck and Hendrix himself. “One of the reasons we hired a communication specialist was to eventually operate the PEG channel,” Hendrix said. Hendrix said that an

increase in the city’s population might require additional staffing in the future. Hendrix said the PEG channel equipment has already been ordered and he expects it to arrive in July. “Hopefully the channel will be up and running by the end of the summer,” Hendrix said. Even with current avenues of communication being utilized by the city, such as notices in utility bills and on the Internet, the PEG channel will expose more Kyle residents to the information they need, according to Hendrix. “It (the PEG channel) gives us another tool in our tool kit to improve our communication capabilities,” Hendrix said.

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OBITUARIES RUBSAM Vada Pauline (Carr) Rubsam, 89, passed away in her home in Buda, TX July 1, 2016 in the arms of her son Michael. She was born February 17, 1927 near Orth in Young County, Texas and lived her entire life in Texas. She was the youngest and last survivor of nine children born to James Ollie and Nora Mae Carr of Mineral Wells, Texas. Vada married Donald C. Rubsam in Fort Worth Texas in 1951 and they lived in the Hurst, Euless,

Bedford area until 2011. Vada was a very loving and giving woman and in addition to her own family they took in and helped four other teenage boys from broken homes get on their feet and start them in the right direction. Vada was also active in many service organizations and church events throughout her life. Vada is survived by her two sons, Michael in Kyle and Timothy in the Lake Tahoe area as well as three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. on July 8 at the First Baptist Church in Buda, Texas. She loved as many people as she could and was truly loved by just as many. Condolences may be sent to: www. harrellfuneralhomes.com.

KIRSCHNER Dorothy (Dot) Kirschner (Pounds), passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the night on Thursday, July 1, at her home in Buda, Texas at the age of 74. Dorothy was born on June 28, 1942 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Johnny Pounds and Bertha Pounds. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, motherin-law and soon-to-be great-grandmother.

Dorothy was known for her loving heart, caring nature, and her remarkable abilities to pick up just about any craft and turn it into an art form. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet spirit, was always an encouragement to others, and spoke ill of no one. To her children she was known for her boisterous support at their sporting events and her warm embrace in times of need. Dorothy was blessed with a courageous and adventurous spirit traveling far from her birthplace having lived in Houston, Austin, San Diego, and places inbetween. Dorothy treasured her time talking to her friends, creating all types

of crafts, but her greatest joy in life was her family. Loving mother to Scott Killens and fiancée Linda Calamito of Boston, MA; Kevin Killens and wife Brenda Killens of Leander, TX; Charles Killens of Austin, TX; Joetta Laree Daniels and husband Paul Daniels of Leander, TX; grandmother to Kurt Killens, Kevin Killens Jr, Brittany Killens, Braden Killens, and Tensley Daniels; sister to Mildred Fowler and Fred Pounds; lifelong best friend (sister) JoAnne Book. Also survived by many extended family members and countless friends touched by Dorothy’s warmth and love. She was preceded in death by her parents

Johnny Pounds and Bertha Pounds; her 2 brothers Jessie Pounds and Johnny Pounds Jr, 3 sisters Judy Neismith, Jean Pritchett, and Louise Hartzog. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 7 at Pool-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5 p.m., (eulogy at 6 p.m.) with a graveside service at 10 a.m. on Friday July 8 at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery, Pastor Tommy Varnado officiating. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www. wcfish.com. If you have obituary information, the Hays Free Press may not have access to, please email news@haysfreepress.com

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Area runners got an early start to their Independence Day as they took part in the 2016 Popsicle Run, which traversed through the streets of Plum Creek Monday. Over 200 participants laced up their sneakers for the fun run, which was organized by area non-profit For The Love of Go. The race featured color stations that deposited clouds of red, yellow, blue and green on willing participants. After the race, all runners received an icy snow cone or popsicle treat to beat the heat. Daniel Garraway was the overall winner with a time of 21:43. See more photos online at www.HaysFreePress.com. Just follow the photos link.

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Ladies and gents, start your chainsaws by Pauline Tom

Mountain City. Tree Trim Days in Mountain City go through Sunday, August 7. Limbs must be out by the street that night. ••• Vrooom. Vrooom. The word “Go!” started the annual Mountain City Lawnmower Race, about a block up from Old City Hall. But, first came the big 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m.! Patriotically decorated bicycles, carts, golf carts, human walkers, strollers, and such circled the block while residents along the way watched and cheered. KissMe came along for our fun this year. Ron Tom decorated my garden cart

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Everyone put on their most patriotic duds for the Mountain City parade and lawnmower races.

was joined at 9 a.m. by volunteers Ginger Hite, Tiffany Smith Curnutt, Crystal Smith Dixon, Jerry Chanek, and Mary Lacy Meador. Kudos to all. Next up on Loving Mountain City’s Calendar? Fire and Ice, Saturday, October 8.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

EPISCOPAL

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Faith Assembly of God 1030 Main St., Buda

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda

Monte del Olivar Christian Center 2400 FM 150 E., Kyle

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle

The Connection Church 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda

BAPTIST First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle

Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626 Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle

Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Mission Fellowship Church 200 San Marcos Street, Buda

LUTHERAN Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda Good Shepherd Ministries FM 967, Buda Redeeming Grace Lutheran LCMS FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

2325 FM 967 • 312-0701

Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W.

St. John Lutheran, LCMS 20 N. Camino Real (State Hwy. 21), Uhland

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St. Michael’s Catholic Church S. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland

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New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle

A non-denominational church with live contemporary Christian music and life giving teaching! Located 1 block off FM 2001 at 302 Millennium Dr., Kyle, Texas (Millennium Drive is an entrance road) Pastor Rusty Fletcher and family

Services Sun. 11:00 a.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m.

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SUNDAY: Bible Study for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 10:55 a.m. Pastors: (English and Spanish) Silverio Hernandez WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 2 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m. Family Discipleship, 7:15 p.m. (Spanish)

and Dale Brown

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2315 FM 967, Buda (at Living Word Lutheran Church) Pastor J.D. Elshoff jelshoff@earthlink.net 512-638-6312

Thursday Evening Bible Study, 5:30 p.m. & Open Communion Make THIS your church home!

Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda

FREE DELIVERY 1ST 20 GAL. FREE

Fellowship Church at Plum Creek 160 Grace Street at 2770, Kyle

Friendly, Courteous Service

Trinity United Chuch of Niederwald 13700 Camino Real, Hwy. 21, Niederwald PENTECOSTAL Mision de Casa de Oracion S. Hwy. 81, Kyle New Life Sanctuary Kyle 18869 IH 35 North La Quinta Inn Meeting Room

Buda-Kyle Church of Christ 3.5 miles south of Buda on FM 2770

Manchaca United Methodist Church FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

St. John’s Presbyterian Church 12420 Hewitt Ln., Manchaca

Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150 at County Road 170

First Presbyterian Church 410 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Hays Hills

CONFESSION Saturdays: 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening: 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Spanish), 11 a.m. (English) 5 p.m. (English)

First Baptist Church

A loving & caring Southern Baptist Church 104 S. San Marcos Street, Buda Buddy Johnson, Pastor • 295-2161 Sunday School...........................................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................................10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study/Youth Activities...6:00 p.m. AWANA’s (Wednesday)..........................6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided www.firstbaptistbuda.com • fbcbuda@austin.rr.com

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Baptist Church

Adult, teen, children’s classes • Children’s worship Professionally-staffed nursery & pre-school

www.hayshills.org 1401 N. FM 1626

816 Green Pastures Drive, Kyle, TX 78640 www.iicdd-kyle.org 512-937-2989

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Santa Cruz John Catholic Church St. Lutheran Church

1100 Main Street • Buda, Texas 78610 Office: 512-312-2520 • Fax: 512-295-2034 • santacruzcc.org Rev. Kirby D. Garner, Pastor • Fr. José Luis Comparán, Assoc. Pastor

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Word of Life Christian Faith Center 400 Old Post Road, Kyle

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 7206 Creedmoor Rd., Creedmoor

Rev. Nancy Day Office 295-6981, Parsonage 512-393-9772 www.BudaUMC.org

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A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle

Journey United Methodist 5151 Industrial Way Dr., Buda

*Traditional Worship (Worship Center)-9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)-10:00 a.m. *Informal Worship (Chapel)-11 a.m. Wednesday Evening (Chapel)-6:30 p.m. *On 5th Sundays we conduct one service at 10 a.m. with special music.

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Generations Church 801 FM 1626 (Elm Grove Elem.), Buda

Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle

Elm Street & San Marcos

FM 2770, Buda, Texas 295-4801

Por Tu Gracia Fellowship 701 Roland Lane, Kyle

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Buda United Methodist Church

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New Covenant Community Church 1019 Main Street, Buda (in Dance Unlimited)

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Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda

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Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle

Antioch Community Church Old Black Colony Rd., Buda Completed & Perfected Faith Church Tobias Elementary Cafeteria, FM 150, Kyle

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and KissMe. Christine Greve, walked with us, pushing one of her three doxies in a doggie stroller. First place winner in the Lawnmower Race, Mayor Tiffany Curnutt, took home Mountain City’s unique-tosay-the-least Bald Eagletopped metal firetruck-red trophy and a gift certificate donated by Beth and Everett Smith. Vrooom Vrooom. The festivities capped off with our first ever Power Wheels (battery-operated) race for children. With three entrants, all three received a trophy. First place took home a gift card donated by Tiffany Curnutt. Peggy Meador stayed behind at Loving Mountain City’s festively-decorated-byvolunteers tent – on a knee scooter, her damaged foot in a boot. Peggy warns, “Be very careful on 1626 (near 967)”. Her collision easily could have been head on. Loving Mountain City Coordinator, Penny Moulder,

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rooom. Vrooom. “Ladies and gentlemen, start. your. chainsaws.” This word came (via email) from Mayor Tiffany Curnutt on the evening of June 30. Why June 30? That’s the last day for “no pruning or wounding live oaks” period (with a few exceptions), according to TexasOakWilt. org’s protocol. The unsafe time span starts each February 1. Always, as oak wilt precaution, immediately paint each live oak wound with wound paint or latex paint. And, disinfect the saws used on one tree with a 10 percent bleach solution before moving to another. Watch any oak tree trimmers you hire and those you see in Mountain City, especially February– June. Oak wilt is neighbors’ business. One trimmer’s negligence can affect neighbors for decades as oak wilt progresses, foot by foot, in tangles of oak roots under

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Concerts for a Cause: Benefit for Bruce King Come out to Central Texas Speedway on July 9 to lend a hand to our local Santa Claus. Bruce A. King is a local realtor better known as “Hays County Santa,” as he has been the face of Santa Claus in the Hays County area for many years. Chances are, if you have children, you have his photo somewhere. Proceeds from the concert will go to Bruce King in order to help pay medical bills. The community party at Central Texas Speedway’s Car Bar will include a dunking booth and other reindeer games. Sean Garrison and the 3rd Watch Band will open the show at The Car Bar playing at 5 p.m. Brotherhood of the Girl will go on at 6 p.m. Visit www.kyleconcerts.com for more info.

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Kyle Market Days is back on July 9 with the theme“Good health, good life” at Historic City Square Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and support your local vendors.

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New Year. Same Price. 2016 Refillable Tubs and Cups.

Bring your blanket and snacks and meet your friends at Lake Kyle on July 8 at 700 Lehman Road for a screening of “Hotel Transylvania 2.” Movies begin 30 minutes after sunset.

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Be sure to visit our website! EVO-ENTERTAINMENT.COM Films. Lanes. Games.

Afternoon Tea at the Kyle Library

Are you absolutely in love with the whimsical tales of Jane Austen? Do you fancy the more elegant times of the Regency Period? Would you rather be Mrs. Darcy than Mrs. Gosling? Join the Kyle Public Library at noon July 9 and learn about proper English Afternoon Tea. Learn the history and etiquette for serving a classic English afternoon tea, including recipes for scones, treats, and tea sandwiches. After the event we will watch the Academy Award-winning adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense & Sensibility” at 1 p.m.

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Fourth of July at Hays PAC

The melodious strains of patriotic Sousa marches, combined with the timely thunder of fireworks exploding in mid-air, capped off Kyle’s annual Independence Day Celebration that was held at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center Monday. The event featured live music performances, which included the Starlight Symphony Orchestra.

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ESD 9? Armed robbery suspect sought in Buda New district could help BY MOSES LEOS III

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Hays County emergency officials moved one step closer to the possibility of calling an election for the creation of a ninth Emergency Service District. While boundaries for the potential ESD are still being finalized, San Marcos Hays County EMS Chief David Smith said nearly all entities have supported ESD 9’s creation. ESD 9 is being created to service residents who do not live within an existing ESD in Hays County. One of the major hurdles that remains for ESD 9 is setting service boundaries for neighborhoods west of Hugo Road and Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. Smith said those areas have been historically served by Wimberley Fire and Rescue (ESD 7). In late May, the Hays County Commissioner’s Court closed its public hearing on the creation of ESD 9, but delayed the vote to call an election. The reason was to finalize ESD service boundaries in the Wimberley area. Hays County has until August xx to call an election for November 8. Over the past several months, Smith said officials from the new ESD 9 and ESD 7 have met to redraw boundaries in that area. “That took us a couple of months,” Smith said. He added ESD 9 is waiting for the finalization of boundary maps and legal descriptions before taking the measure back to the Commissioner’s Court. But Smith said the boundaries are not “hardline” and that all entities “just try to send the closes ambulances” to help emergency

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dispatched to an address in the 200 block of Oak Forest Drive in Buda for a “burglary in progress” call at 10:15 a.m. When deputies arrived, a homeowner told authorities an unknown man with a handgun had kicked in his front door. The suspect confronted the homeowner and

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a suspect who kicked in the door of a residence in the Oak Forest subdivision May 28 and robbed a homeowner at gunpoint. According to a Hays County press release, deputies were

demanded money from him while holding a pistol to his head. The suspect stole property, including cash and a wallet, along with the victim’s cell phone. The suspect fled in an unknown direction from the residence and no vehicle description was readily available. The victim notified a

neighbor of the incident, who called 911 to report the crime. The victim’s alarm company also notified authorities of the break-in. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately six feet tall with a medium build and short hair. He was wearing a red and black jacket, dark,

possibly black, pants and dark colored shoes. The suspect was also armed with a semi-automatic handgun. Anyone with information regarding this case should call the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and speak with the Criminal Investigations Division.

Home values up 10% STAFF REPORT

Too fast, too furious?

Appraised values are on the rise once again in Hays County as property owners feel the ramifications of rapid growth. Hays County’s overall preliminary market value in 2016 increased by 12.79 percent from 2015, according to a press release from the Hays County Central Appraisal

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I-35 safety a growing concern in Kyle BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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According to a TxDOT public information officer Kelli Reyna, TxDOT has developed a 10-year plan that costs an estimated $4.3 billion. The plan, Reyna said, will address congestion and enhance safety on I-35. She said it includes over 40 planned projects along the I-35 corridor, if funding is identified. One of the proposed projects on the Mobility35 plan, created in August 2013, involves widening the freeway footprint by adding an additional lane in each direction of I-35, called Future Transportation Corridors (FTCs). The cost breakdown of adding an FTC to a section of I-35 in each city is separated into three phases.

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A rising population in Central Texas has led to a rising issue of traffic accidents on Interstate 35. According to the latest available reports, May 2015, crash statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 17 fatalities from traffic accidents in Hays County last year and a total of 2,558 crashes. No clear information, however, is known about how many of these fatalities occurred on I-35. Kyle Police Department Chief Jeff Barnett said there have been seven fatalities resulting from traffic accidents on I-35 near Kyle so far in 2016.

7 FATALITIES from traffic accidents in Kyle so far in 2016

2,558 TOTAL CRASHES in Hays County last year

1.4 FATALITIES A MONTH in Kyle on average

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Home Phone No. __________________________________ That number breaks down to roughly 1.4 fatalities a month. If such a trend were to continue, there could be a total of 17 fatalities by the end of the year on I-35. Barnett attributes the increase of traffic related accidents to an influx in population growth, as well as a more lax driving mentality.

“There’s just more motorists using that roadway (I-35), and the length of heavy traffic hours have extended until almost 7 p.m.,” said Barnett. This surge in population growth has added to the already congested roadway, prompting city and state officials to up the ante on increased safety measures on I-35.

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A record 18 days of rainfall in May has led to some delays in Kyle’s quest to complete a majority of its Goforth Road reconstruction project. While City Engineer Leon Barba said the project is still on schedule, the city is fighting to ensure the project is completed prior to August and the start of the 2016 school year. The reason is to avoid construction interfering with traffic in front of Fuentes Elementary next fall, Barba said. He added that finishing construction on Goforth is directly tied to the timeframes for the Bunton Creek and Lehman Road projects. The city plans to start construction on Bunton Creek in September, while the city plans to let the Lehman Road project in March 2017. The Goforth Road project is scheduled for completion by March 2017.

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Buda Movie in the Park Aladdin

Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars June 10 with a showing of Aladdin at Buda City Park. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for comfort. Admission is free. Movies begin at 9 p.m. For more information please call Buda Parks & Recreation at (512) 2957170 or visit www.ci.buda. tx.us/parkevents.

Buda Fun Fish

The city of Buda will host its fishing tournament at Bradfield Park Pond on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Fishing equipment & bait will be provided. Kids 16 & under do not require a fishing license. Free snacks & beverages. Free admission. For more information, contact the Buda Parks and Recreation Department at 512-295-7170.

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Kyle Market Days

Come out to Historic City Square Park in Kyle for the 2016 season of Market Days on June 11. This month’s theme is “Summertime.” Enjoy local vendors, arts & crafts, farm to market items, live music and more. The event is held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn a little more about the history of Kyle by exploring your backyard! 21 Geocaches will be live as of 9 a.m. on June 11. Trackable Geocoins will be awarded to the first 250 to complete the passport. Use #ExploreKyle to share your adventures, just don’t be too descriptive (the fun is in the find). Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Download the Geocaching app to your smartphone, tablet or GPS device. Print your KACC Passport or stop by the Chamber office for a copy. You will need this to log your caches (you will also log your findings digitally).

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Camp Gladiator (above) and Maximum 3 Crossﬁt (below) are two of many area businesses that look to get residents active.

Kyle businesses put the focus on fitness BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM

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New business in Kyle, July 2016 PLANS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW

1. Stepping Stone School XXI - Kohlers Crossing at FM 2770

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2. Personal Fitness, 161 Weldon Johnston Way 3. Milagros Gifts, 114 S. Front St 4. Goodwill Store, 901 Seton Pkwy 5. Room 111 Lounge, 111 W. Center St 6. Medical Ofﬁce ﬁnish-out, 135 Bunton Creek Rd, suite 301

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7. Taco Cabana, 20445 IH 35 8. North Forest Ofﬁce, 1300 Dacy Ln, suite 200

Investing is a marathon, not a sprint

ummer comes with a lot of pressure to get in shape. But for those who aren’t fans of treadmills and packed weight rooms, alternative fitness options can help residents sweat it out. Dani Hightower and her sister, Ashley Taylor, who both hail from Bastrop, own Maximum 3 Crossfit, one of the biggest crossfit gyms in Hays County. “The people that come here make this place different than any other regular or crossfit gym,” Hightower said. “I have such a problem with gyms that are ‘clique-ish’ and we just don’t do that here.” During a session at Max 3, patrons can expect loud, blood pumping music, wide-open spaces for handstand push-ups or box jumps and a lot of sweat. A lot of people get intimidated with crossfit, but there are modifiers provided to help beginners and the atmosphere here encourages everyone, Hightower said. Max 3 offers a free, open to the community workout every Saturday for anyone who wants to try crossfit. “I mean, I’m pregnant and I can still do it. I remember when it was my first time, I sat in my car telling myself I could do it,” Hightower said. “It’s nerve-wracking, but it blows me away how welcoming my regulars are to new people coming in. No one ever has to feel anything but encouraged and supported.” Hightower said Max 3 is for everyone and the attendees range in age and are both male and female. Also offering a crossfit type experience for women who aren’t comfortable working out around men, or simply prefer an all-female camaraderie experience, is Flying Goat Crossfit in Kyle. “This is a safe space for women to come together

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“I mean, I’m pregnant and I can still do it. I remember when it was my ﬁrst time, I sat in my car telling myself I could do it ... It’s nerve-wracking, but it blows me away how welcoming my regulars are to new people coming in. No one ever has to feel anything but encouraged and supported.” – Dani Hightower, co-owner of Maximum 3 Crossﬁt

and just work out and be healthy,” Flying Goat owner Wendy Wray said. “There is no ego, there is no competition, and it’s just a community of women.” Wray turned her garage into a crossfit gym five years ago and has had veterans and new customers throughout the years. The classes are limited to eight women to ensure comfortability. During the sessions, there are modifiers and tools to make sure it is a safe and effective workout for every

individual, no matter what fitness level, Wray said.

CAMP GLADIATOR With hundreds of locations throughout Texas, Camp Gladiator tries to eliminate the “location excuse,” Tara Hanson, Camp Gladiator trainer, said. “We have so many locations that you can go to unlimited places with your membership,” Hanson said. “And every town has a wide variety of times throughout the

day to accommodate anyone’s schedules.” Hanson said CG, which is open to all fitness levels, is a community environment. Throughout each month, all CG locations host socials outside of the workouts in order to familiarize everyone involved with their trainers and the people they’ll be hustling next to. While some of the sessions can reach up to 50 or more campers, Hanson said CG puts a priority on personalization to help anyone with special health needs or modifiers if needed.

LOCAL YOGI HELPS RELIEVE TENSION Gudjon Bergmann has been practicing yoga since 1997 and has been teaching since 1998. With several thousand hours of teaching experience, he offers his knowledge and skills to the Kyle community for those who want a unique type of workout, or a relaxing experience.

FITNESS, 4D

ext week, the 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most compelling events is the marathon, a 26.2-mile endurance contest with roots dating back to ancient Greece. It may be that we’ve kept our interest in the marathon because it can teach us much about life – and it certainly has lessons for investors. In fact, if you were to compare investing to an Olympic sport, it would be much closer to a marathon than a sprint. Here’s why: Long-term perspective – Sprinters are unquestionably great athletes, and they work hard to get better. Yet their events are over with quickly. But marathoners know they have a long way to go before their race is done, so they have to visualize the end point. And successful investors, too, know that investing is a long-term endeavor, and that they must picture their end results – such as a comfortable retirement – to keep themselves motivated. Steady pacing – Sprinters go all out, every second and every stride. But marathoners have to pace themselves – too many spurts of speed could tire them out and doom their performance. As an investor, you, too, should strive for steady, consistent progress. Rather than attempting to rush success and achieve big gains by chasing after supposedly “hot” stocks – which may already have cooled off by the

Financial Focus

by Janet Ross

time you hear about them – try to follow a long-term strategy that emphasizes diversification among many different investments. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the impact of market downturns that primarily affect one type of asset, it can’t guarantee success or prevent all losses.) Ability to overcome obstacles – When sprinters stumble or fall, they are finished for the race; there’s simply not enough time to recover, so they typically just stop. But over 26 miles, a marathoner can fall and – providing he or she is not injured – get up again, compete and possibly even win. When you’re investing for the long term, you have time to overcome “mishaps” in the form of market volatility. So instead of dropping out of the “race” and heading to the investment sidelines, stay invested in all types of markets. As you near retirement, and you have less time to recover from market downturns, you may need to adjust your portfolio to lower your risk level – but even then, you don’t need to call it quits as an investor. Proper fueling – Sprinters have to watch what they eat. But world-

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NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION AVAILABLE WITH COMMUNITY ACTION INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS

Visit www.communityaction.com for more information. Applications required and available online and at 101 Uhland Rd., Ste. 107 in San Marcos. EOE. Drug Free Work Environment.

DIRECT CARE COUNSELORS Provide positive role modeling, structure, and supervision to adolescent boys. No exp. required, We train comprehensively. Pay starting at $10 per hour for flexible 8 & 16 hr shift schedules. Health/life/dental insurance after 60 days. Min. requirements: Must be 21 yrs old, HS/GED, clean TDL, clean criminal history, pre-employment TB skin test, and drug screen. Growing (20+ year old) non-profit organization. www.pegasusschool.net. Call (512)432-1678 for further information.

Caregiving CAREGIVER

In-home caregiving. Reliable, honest. Over 20 years experience. Have references. Kyle area preferred. Contact Pauline 512-679-7722

Auto For Sale '09 PEARL WHITE MITSUBISHI GALANT ES FOR SALE

Four-door sedan. Clean, good running condition. Like new. 114K miles. Super cold AC. $5,600 firm. Call 512-968-0005.

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held on July 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage is located at 1602 Goforth Road, Kyle, Texas 78640. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenants name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/ CREDIT. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. Auctioneer: Chad Larson # 17344 John Teachey 5x10 Misc. items

INVITATION TO BID “K 15-16.2” SCADA SYSTEM

Sealed bids, addressed to Harper Wilder, Director of Public Works, will be received at the Department of Public Works, 520 E RM 150, until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, and then publicly opened and read in the Public Works Conference Room at the same time and date, for "K 15-16.2” SCADA SYSTEM. Specifications are available on the City of Kyle’s website and copies are also available at the Department of Public Works. All inquiries concerning this proposal may be addressed to Jason Biemer, Division Manager, at 512262-3024 (extension 4012) or by email at jbiemer@ cityofkyle.com no later than

July 20, 2016. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to accept only those proposals which are in the best interest of the City of Kyle. HARPER WILDER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Notice of Appointment of Sara A. Sobrino as Independent Executor of the Estate of Arturo F. Sobrino, Deceased Pending in the County Court at Law Hays County, Texas Cause No. 16-0173-P TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE ESTATE WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of June, 2016, in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, the undersigned duly qualified as the Independent Executor of the Estate of Arturo F. Sobrino, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary on this Estate were granted and this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law. Any person indebted to said estate is hereby notified to pay same to the undersigned. Sara A. Sobrino Independent Executor of the Estate of Arturo F. Sobrino, Deceased Address: c/o Law Offices of Langley & Banack, Inc., Attorneys Attn: Tanya E. Feinleib, Esq. 745 E. Mulberry, Suite 900 San Antonio, Texas 78212 Dated at Kyle, Texas

CITY OF BUDA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Buda Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 and the City of Buda City Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in the City Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 121 Main St., Buda, Texas 78610 to receive written and oral comments in regard to the initial zoning for the following properties: 1. Initial zoning to MRMedium Density Residential for approximately 1.00+/acres of land generally located at 314 San Antonio Street, adjacent to City Park. 2. Initial zoning to I2-Heavy Industrial for approximately 151.960 +/- acres of land generally located at 2361 Jack C. Hays Trail (F.M. 2770), immediately west of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Texas Lehigh Cement Company. 3. Initial zoning to C2/R2Arterial Commercial, Office & Retail for approximately 43.464 +/- acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of Jack C. Hays Trail (F.M. 2770) and F.M. 1626. At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the subject matter herein mentioned shall take notice. For more information regarding the above matters, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

at HCISD Purchasing department 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 CSP process.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RUFUS C. ALEXANDER (A/K/A RUFUS CASWELL ALEXANDER)

On June 27, 2016, letters testamentary as Independent Executor for the Estate were issued to Carol K. Wilson (a.k.a. Carol Kaye Wilson) by the County Court of Hays County, Texas, in Cause No. 16-0169-P pending upon the Probate Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against the Estate, which is currently being administered, should present those claims within the time prescribed by law to: Sara H. Atkins Attorney for Carol K. Wilson (a/k/a Carol Kaye Wilson), Independent Executor 2630 Exposition Blvd., Suite 203 Austin, TX 78703

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and

CITY OF KYLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: The Kyle City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kyle, Texas, will hold public hearings in the City Council Chambers at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas, for the purpose of receiving testimony, comments, and written evidence from the public on the following: A Proposal for a new outdoor lighting ordinance, to be established in Chapter 53 (Zoning), and repealing existing ordinances in conflict found elsewhere in the City’s Code of Ordinances. The public hearing schedule is as follows: A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7 p.m. Council action and second reading may be considered at the meeting to follow the public hearing (August 16, 2016).

HAYS CISD REQUEST FOR BIDS

Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for CSP #18071601MS Control Renovations. Proposals will be accepted until 7-26-16 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext 6035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Bid responses must be

withdraw any from the sale at any time. River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below. Date: July 9, 2016 Time: 10:00 Location: River Road Self Storage, 880 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 Unit #32 – Dresser, table, boxes, TV, bed, baby stroller, toys, 3 bicycles Unit #63 – Rolltop desk, entertainment center Unit #64 – 4 AC window units, end table, boxes, totes, bookcase, cookware Unit #70 – Totes with VHS tapes, magazines, clothes Unit #87 – Baseball figurines, clothes, pictures Unit #104 – 2 mirrors, Epson printer Unit #162 – Toy chest and table Unit #211 – 4 AC Window units, Black N Decker weed eater, shovels, tools, childrens furniture, Barbie car Unit #243 – Mattress, clothes

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held Online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC, 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640. Will be ending on or after July 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All units have some miscellaneous household items and furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s). JAN BELLOW – Kids toys, clothing, CHRIS LUCKIE – Electronics, kids clothing, sporting goods ARMANDO VACA-JAIMEZ – Tools, kids toys, appliances BILLY WATKINS – king size mattress with box springs, clothing, boxes.

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TABC NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit by TX Hotel Concession Holdings II, L.L.C. dba Comfort Suites, to be located at 15295 IH 35, Building 800, Buda, Hays, Texas. The sole principal of said limited liability company is Ruby Huang, Member.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate sealed Bids for the County Line Special Utility District – SH 21 PLANT – 238,000 GALLON GROUND STORAGE TANK #2, SWE Project No. 0017-05216 will be received by and at the office of the General Manager, 8870 Camino Real, Uhland, Texas 78640 until Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. and then opened in the County Line SUD office. Project consists of, but is not limited to the following: A 238,000 gallon welded steel ground storage tank including concrete ring wall and plant piping. Each Bidder shall also include the time when he could begin work and the number of days needed to complete the project as part of his bid. This may factor into the award of the project. The Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Contract, Plans, Specifications, Performance and Payment Bonds and the Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: SOUTHWEST ENGINEERS, INC., 307 ST. LAWRENCE STREET, GONZALES, TEXAS 78629 (830) 672-7546 Plans and Specifications are available at the office of Southwest Engineers, Inc. in three different formats: Hard Copy - $80.00 (Non-Refundable) CD in PDF Format - $30.00 (Non-Refundable) Download - $25.00 (Non-Refundable) A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety registered with the U.S. Treasury shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check payable to the County Line Special Utility District may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. The County Line Special Utility District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the County Line Special Utility District for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the contract award. June 23, 2016

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Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Kyle, ATTENTION: CITY ENGINEER, will be received until 10:30 a.m. on July 18, 2016 at the City of Kyle Public Works Building located at 520 E. RR 150 in Kyle, Texas, 78640 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for the BUNTON CREEK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, including construction of a new 42-foot wide roadway, water lines, wastewater improvements and adjustments, illumination, grading, storm sewer system, pavement improvements, curb and gutter, pedestrian improvements and signing and marking for approximately 5,590 linear feet of roadway. Bids are to also include the three bid alternates for water and waste water utilities. Copies of the Specifications and Bid Documents will be on file by June 22, 2016 and may be examined at the following locations: • City of Kyle Engineer’s Office, 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 • Public Works Building, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas 78640 • Builders Exchange, 4047 Naco Perrin, San Antonio, Texas 78217 Bidders should carefully examine the plans, specifications and other documents, visit the site of work, and fully inform themselves as to all conditions and matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the plans, specifications or other documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning, bidder should notify the City Engineer and obtain clarification prior to submitting any bid, but no later than July 13, 2016. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on July 11, 2016 at

10:30 a.m. at the City of Kyle Public Works Department Training Room, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, TX.

CAPITAL AREA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), notice is hereby given that the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation (the “Corporation”) will hold a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 5458 FM 2770 at Crystal Meadow Drive, Room 102, Kyle, Texas 78640. The Corporation’s designated hearing officer will conduct the hearing on behalf of the Texas Counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Williamson and the Texas City of San Marcos (the “Sponsoring Political Subdivisions”). The purpose of the hearing is to provide residents of the Sponsoring Political Subdivisions an opportunity to comment on the proposed issuance by the Corporation of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to be issued in one or more series (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate face amount of not more than $30,000,000. The Bonds will be issued for the benefit of Pedcor Investments-2016-CXLVII, L.P., or an affiliate thereof (the “Borrower”), in connection with the acquisition, construction and equipping of a multifamily housing development to be located at 510 Kohler’s Crossing Road, Kyle, Texas 78640 and consisting of approximately 216 units (the “Development”). The Borrower will own the Development and the land on which the Development will be situated. The Bonds will be limited obligations of the Corporation, payable solely from the revenues, receipts and

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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 July 5, 2016, adopted an ordinance on first and final reading adopting and enacting Article 18.02 of the Code of Ordinances setting forth Dog Park Rules and Regulations; providing for penalties for failure to comply with such ordinance, noting any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) on a per occurrence and/or per day basis; providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date. By: Mayor Todd Ruge. Attest: Alicia Ramirez, City Secretary. (full text is available in the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall, 121 S Main Street, during business hours and on www.ci.buda.tx.us.)

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Continued from pg. 1D Bergmann said when he first began practicing yoga, what made it unique was the mindful approach to moving and the non-competitive nature of the exercise regime. He also cited the deep tissue stretching, core strengthening, breathing techniques, and most importantly, the

relaxation. “Back then, most people came to yoga in order to relieve tension,” Bergmann said. Bergmann said it’s crucial to approach the practice mindfully, so as not to incur injuries. He said new practitioners should start with beginner classes if at all possible,

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