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DSISD budget increases general fund, staff pay BY SAHAR CHMAIS AND CYNDY-SLOVAK BARTON
The Dripping Springs ISD board recently approved a $104.5 million budget, including a new staff compensation plan. The $104.5 million budget for the upcoming school year is broken down into three main funds – general operating
fund at $80.3 million, child nutrition fund at $3.1 million and debt service fund at $21.1 million. The budget increased from the 2020-2021 fiscal year, which was $94.4 million. Staff will also receive a pay increase of 2.5% – about .5% higher than surrounding districts have proposed. Addi-
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tionally, DSISD staff will receive stipends, depending on their position. Under this budget, an incoming teacher can start making $50,150 with 0 years of experience and a maximum of $63,085 with 26 or more years of experience. The tax rate has not been finalized and is expected to be decided in
August. With the school district opening its fifth elementary school and relocating an elementary school in August 2021, the budget increase would cover additional personnel costs and operating costs for those two elementaries. The presentation showed total expenditures for the general fund
of $80,324,980. A motion by DSISD Board Vice President Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick amended the earlier budget to include the district’s recapture. When looking at revenue in the proposed budget, local sources bring in $70,559,081, state sources $9,186,941, and federal resources $698,000. The state revenue from 2020-
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Don’t forget sunscreen this summer BY MEGAN WEHRING Nothing sounds cooler than lying by a river or swimming pool in the Texas summer heat. But before soaking up the sun, there are some precautions that people should take to protect their skin. “We are getting into the warmer months,” said Dr. Erica Stevens of Baylor Scott & White, “and people are going to be spending a lot of time outside. Sun protection is going to be our first line of defense against causing skin damage that can later result in skin cancer and precancer.” Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the number one cause of skin cancer, which is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. “The risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer has increased dramatically over the last two decades,” said Dr. Tyler Hollmig, director of dermatologic surgery at Ascension Texas, “particularly for the most common types of skin cancers like basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.” Basal cell carcinoma, about eight out of 10 skin cancers, starts in the basal cell layer, the lower part of
21 to next year dropped by $1,542,410. DSISD’s budget includes a recapture payment of $6, 974,798 for next year. The district went into recapture mode in 2016-17. Recapture mode is set by the state to equalize income per student between wealthier and poorer school districts.
Industrial park breaks ground in East Buda Buda is its first Central Texas destination with an investment of $90 million to create industrial space. BY SAHAR CHMAIS
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Hundreds of children rode through a crowd of independence day celebrators, showing off their hard work with red, white and blue decorations on their bikes. They glittered, smiled and danced.
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Blue Jays’ Saucedo has Kyle roots BY SAHAR CHMAIS Tayler Saucedo has been into baseball since he could walk; from throwing a ball around with his father, Andy Saucedo, to joining a tee-ball team, to pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays in the major league. “It was an emotional rollercoaster,” Andy Saucedo, Kyle resident, said, adding that he cried when he found out his son was drafted. “Just imagine your son being
president of the United States – that was the feeling. He made it and it has been a long grind for him.” In 2015, Tayler Saucedo was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays as a relief pitcher and has been in the game several times, his father said. In June 2021, shortly before his 28th birthday, he joined the team in the majors as pitcher. He had played for several farm teams, leading up to his debut as pitcher on June 17, 2021. At that
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game, the left-hander pitched a scoreless inning against the New York Yankees and notched his first career strikeout. Prior to joining the majors, he played for AAA Buffalo Bisons and pitched a 2-1 record and had a 2.2 ERA in 10 appearances. The 6-feet 5-inch player has not skipped a game since he was a child. Even when he would visit his father in Kyle over the summers, he would seek out the
nearest team to play. “He was nine years old and playing with 12-year-olds doing the pitching,” Andy Saucedo said. “That’s where his pitching career started. I had to sign a waiver for him to do that because the only league they had was for 12-year-olds. He was about the same size, and he held his own against those kids.” As a proud father, Andy Saucedo has been there for his son
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More than 800,000 square feet of industrial space will be erected on the east side of Buda; city representatives consider the project is a boost for residents, infrastructure and the economy. “This is a pretty good visual of how much has changed,” Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones said as he addressed the crowd at the groundbreaking. “One time all we raised in Hays County were cows and Johnson grass, and now, we’re raising houses and businesses.” United Properties has made Buda its first Central Texas destination with an
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DSHS lacrosse player leaves a hole in heart of community BY SAHAR CHMAIS
The death of Dripping Springs High School lacrosse player Taden Frickel has left a hole in many hearts and a lump in many throats. Taden died over the weekend; the cause of death has not been disclosed to the public. “To my brother. And my best friend. I love you,” tweeted Brennan Frickel about his brother. “You are in a better place now. I have cherished every memory we have ever made. I will ride through life with you until it’s my
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
Gas prices at highest since 2014 As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for regular is $2.799, according to AAA. Drivers should expect prices to keep rising as demand rises, according to the Consumer Energy Alliance. “With oil’s continued push higher, fueled by continued strong demand globally and production only slowly answering, gasoline prices have had no choice but following oil’s rise last week setting a new 2021 high,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “…It appears the only way forward is for gas prices to continue to rise as Americans’ insatiable demand for gasoline continues to act as a catalyst. And with hurricane season soon coming into its prime, we have plenty more catalysts for a rise in price, and few that could restrain the situation. Motorists should prepare to dig deeper for the second half of the summer, unfortunately.”
TEA RELEASES TEST RESULTS; WIDESPREAD DECREASE IN PERFORMANCE State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for spring 2021 show that outcomes for in-person learners were appreciably higher than those who attended classes online during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of students not meeting grade level increased from 2019 across all subject areas and grade levels, with the exception of English, according to the Texas Education Agency. “Thankfully, from early on, Texas prioritized the availability of in-person instruction during this tremendously difficult year,” TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said. “When students come into Texas public schools, they are well-served by Texas educators — a fact that these scores confirm. But it is also painfully clear that
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time to take my place in God’s house. You are loved.” Chris Frickel, Taden’s father, also shared a song playlist that the 16-yearold had compiled, which is filled with songs of worship. His father was taken aback by how inspired he was by “the Holy Spirit,” especially at such a young age. Taden was an active member of the community. He left an impression wherever he
went; even the Westlake Lacrosse team mourned Taden’s death and sent their sympathies to the Frickel family and their many friends. Not only was he a known lacrosse player, but he was also part of a home movers business that employs high schoolers and was involved with Life Dripping Springs church. “Your smile and laugh filled any room you were in,” said Ryan Fairchild, youth director at Life
Dripping Springs. “You’re a competitor, a warrior, fearless and relentless but also tenderhearted, loving and so willing to be there for anyone and everyone.” Hundreds of people have posted their condolences to the Frickel family and expressed sorrow for the loss of Taden. No funeral service information has been released as of press deadline.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “One time all we raised in Hays County were cows and Johnson grass, and now, we’re raising houses and businesses.” –Mark Jones. Story on page 1
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Buffets are back! “Buffets Are Back – With New Policies and Gloves,” blared the headline recent on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. That was welcome news for my pandemic-weary family. I was afraid such wide-open dining would go the way of the dinosaur. (“Look out! The asteroid is headed for the chocolate fountain!” “Mmm…chocolate-covered asteroid…”) I’m exhausted by all the paranoid workarounds of the past year: mile-long drivethrough lines, “grab the takeout bag and get out of our lobby, Typhoid Mary,” St. Bernards bearing kegs of sweet tea, sandwiches fired from t-shirt cannons, etc. Some buffets are shunning walk-in customers and requiring reservations, in order to cope with labor shortages and the pent-up demand from food enthusiasts enjoying a return to normalcy. This, of course, assumes that overhearing people demand, “I want soft-serve ice cream AND gravy on my tuna salad, just like Grandma used to make” is normal. I have my own fond memories of buffets. My wife and I met at a Bonanza Family Restaurant, which later became a Ponderosa, before reverting to a Bonanza and ultimately closing. (Methinks those Cartwright boys inhaled a little too much cattle methane.) As newlyweds, we consumed countless crab legs with my parents at Richard’s Cafeteria in Shelbyville, TN. I experimented with swordfish and other delicacies at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, while musing that the real “one-armed bandits” were the diners who broke line and got caught grabbing for the last pork chop. I realize that individuals either love or hate buffets. Some people adore the value (“more bang for the buck,” as my wife describes it). Some people revel in the commitment-free dalliances not permitted by “no substitution” combos or traditional “meat and threes.” Others, however, think of buffets as an insensitive display of decadence in a time of Third World deprivation. (“Okay, I’ll take
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some celery stalks and spaghetti, but only so I can engage in self-flagellation.”) Certainly, supermodels have horror stories about smorgasbords. (“It was terrifying. After five minutes, I could no longer pass between the molecules of the restroom door!”) And, of course, some elitists have ALWAYS been grossed out by the thought of the Great Unwashed poking about in self-service victuals. I can grudgingly understand their point. Statistics show that the only end-of-life activity outranking deathbed confessions and deathbed religious conversions is… deathbed excursions to the endless soup-and-salad bar! (“HACK! COUGH! Dang! I wonder what’s the world record for dentures flying?”) So, yes, I can appreciate a few plexiglass shields and more frequent replacement of tongs, but I don’t think we should live in ABJECT TERROR of a few bacteria. As the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously opined, “Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me strong enough to shove my way to the nanner puddin’.” Whatever your view of buffets, carry out your convictions proudly. But if you’re pro-buffet, just make all-youcan eat feasts a special treat instead of a constant quest for calories. It’s one thing to give up and resign yourself to elastic-waistband pants. It’s another thing when society is on the verge of needing elastic VEHICLES. As one of Nietzsche’s contemporaries observed, “Don’t come knockin’ if the van is… slowly sinking into the pavement.” Me? I will responsibly celebrate buffets rising phoenix-like from the ashes. That reminds me… honey, line your purse with plastic so we can take home some of those chocolate-dipped phoenix eggs!
Civics lessons for the Fourth You can become an American citizen by being born in the U.S. or you can become one by getting “naturalized.” Becoming naturalized is a heck of a lot harder. It not only means having to meet all the legal and residency requirements Congress has established, it means passing a U.S. civics test that would stump a random cable-news talk show host. Sadly, based on the results of the civics test they take, naturalized American immigrants understand the uniqueness of their adopted country better that many native-born Americans. The civics test is an oral exam during which a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) officer asks test-takers 10 questions from a list of 100 possible questions. A passing score requires that six out of ten questions are answered correctly. Typical questions include: “What does the U.S. Constitution do,” “Name one right or freedom of the First Amendment,” “How many representatives are in the U.S. House?” and so on. Immigrants in the natu-
didn’t. The immigrants’ pass rate increased to upwards of 95 per cent. (The Biden administration has since by Tom repealed the 2020 test Purcell and reverted to the prior 10-question test.) ralization process routineHow can we make ly pass the test 91% of the native-born Americans time, demonstrating their as passionate to learn strong understanding of and understand the basic our history, the functions workings of their governof our government and the ment as newcomers? duties of being an AmeriThe Woodrow Wilson can citizen. Foundation believes that Meanwhile, according to the traditional method of a recent Woodrow Wilson teaching American history National Fellowship Foun- — “memorization of dates, dation survey, only 40% names and events” — is of native born Americans the crux of the problem. can pass the same test — a To address the chalworrisome finding for a lenge, the foundation has representative republic created the American Histhat requires informed and tory Initiative that will use engaged voters so it may interactive, digital tools — thrive. games, videos and graphic In 2020 the Trump adnovels — to make Ameriministration made the U.S. can history more engaging civics test harder. to young and old. Test takers were asked Such initiatives are to 20 questions from a broad- be applauded and we ened list of 128 possible better hope they produce questions like “Name one millions of well-informed of the many things Benjayoung people who undermin Franklin was famous stand the uniqueness of a for” and “Name an Ameri- country founded upon the can innovation.” moral and political prinCritics warned that the ciples of the Declaration failure rate would increase, of Independence, which making the legal path to we celebrate every July citizenship harder, but it Fourth.
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We are a country of individuals who are not to be divided by our differences but who should be unified by our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our government was designed to protect these basic human freedoms and our duty as citizens is to make sure our government doesn’t take our rights away. It’s too bad so few native-born Americans are aware of this sacred duty to themselves and their children. I think our Independence Day celebrations should start featuring the men and women who come from other countries to become Americans. The passion of naturalized citizens for their new country will renew the desire of the rest of us to better understand and appreciate our many blessings and motivate us to become better Americans. Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Tom@TomPurcell.com
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Enrollment down, spirits high
Hays alumni warm up for college in the fall BY MEGAN WEHRING
Student enrollment continues to decline at universities and colleges across the U.S. Undergraduate enrollment dropped nearly 6% in the Spring 2021 semester compared to the previous year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Community colleges were hit the hardest as they lost more than 9% of their students, so we talked to three Hays CISD graduates who are ready to pursue postsecondary education to get their thoughts. The Class of 2021 got a raw deal living in the pandemic-era of high school as the students were forced to prepare for SAT exams and college applications on their own. Students watched the simple pleasures, like seeing their friends in-person
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every day, be replaced by the unknown reality of remote learning. Before walking across the stage, former Lehman senior officer Abby Power said her class had to persevere during the long road to graduation. “It’s just been slow and gradual,” Power told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch. “We didn’t know how long it was going to be and it’s just the longer we went through this year, the more that was taken away.” Power added that
FALCON studying rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses in classes in high school has helped her develop skills needed for the college classroom. Melina Garza, Lehman High School graduate, said she is only moderately prepared for college. “My high school has aimed to prepare its students for higher level learning,” Garza confessed, “but has fallen short in certain areas. However, I’m forever grateful for being taught by intelligent, inspiring, dedicated and motivat-
ing teachers who always challenged their students to their full potential.” Students must also take their own measures by taking a heavy course load, Garza explained, and challenging themselves beyond the classroom. Victor Falcon, Hays High School graduate, said he is working to mentally prepare for college after taking a break from his studies for the summer. “College has been on the back of my mind all throughout my high school years and it’s finally about to become a reality,” Falcon said. “Motivation is the key to success and I’m trying to have a productive, yet peaceful summer while preparing for college.” While Falcon will be attending the University of Southern California in the fall, he will never forget his supportive Hays
community. “It would be hard for me to point to one distinct moment, person, or thing that has shaped who I am,” Falcon said. “I will always cherish my time playing in the Wallace Wind Ensemble during middle school. My middle school band director, Mr. Malik, taught me the value of commitment, consistency and dedication in perfecting one’s craft which I continue to apply in all areas of my life, regardless if it’s on the trumpet or not.” College can be a melting pot for diverse people, which is something Power is looking forward to when she attends Trinity University to study government. “I see college as an opportunity to meet and learn from other people from backgrounds completely different from mine,” Power said. “I want to gather these experienc-
es so that I can be prepared to face the world. I also really want to make a positive difference in the world. I truly want to help as many people as I can.” While she is not fully prepared for college just yet, Garza is motivated to attend Columbia University to study computer science. She credits her grandparents and ancestors for inspiring her ambitions. “They had to work in the migrant fields from an extremely young age into adulthood,” Garza told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch. “They worked tirelessly to provide for their families and escape poverty. I’m so privileged to have a stable life and access to great opportunities. I would feel like a failure if I didn’t make the most out of my life by working relentlessly towards my dreams just like my grandparents did.”
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Parting Stones, diamonds are latest innovations in cremation BY DAVID WHITE
mobile.” In an effort to keep up There is an alternative with the wishes of famito taking care of a loved lies, the funeral home has ones cremated remains. recently started offering While the funeral home solidified remains in the industry may seem like form of Parting Stones or it is unaffected by techdiamonds. nological changes, it is Harrell partners with changing with the time. a death tech company The family-owned Harrell called Parting Stone to Funeral Homes of Hays make the stones. Accordand Travis counties is tak- ing to Starlyn Aurit, Maring the lead on a couple of keting Director for Harrell innovations that provide Funeral Homes, “Parting families with alternatives Stone is a fast-growing According to the startup that uses an National Funeral Direcenvironmentally friendly tors Association (NFDA) solidification process that released in turns ashes 2020, the into clean, The cremation cremation stone-like rate is up solidified rerate is up to to 56%, mains that 56% in the an 8.1% resemble a increase collection nation, an from 2015. of polished 8.1% increase The nationstones. The al burial average from 2015. rate has person’s The national decreased remains 7.7% from results in burial rate has 2015 to just about 40 to decreased 37.5%. Ac60 stones cording to 7.7% from 2015 ranging in Jason Harsize from to just 37.5%. rell, owner thumbof Harrell nail up to Funeral palm-size.” Homes, The color of “Many factors are coneach person’s solidified tributing to the rise in remains is 100% natural. cremation: it costs less Most of the stones are than burial; has a lower white, but some are a environmental impact; blue or green hue or some provides more flexibility other variation. in memorializing; people According to founder are not as religious or tied and CEO of Parting Stone, to traditions, and society Justin Crowe, conventionis becoming increasingly al ashes can be messy and
even dangerous to hold because of sharp edges within the ashes. “It is a profound opportunity to leive the the remains of our loved ones, but conventional cremated remains make the experience uncomfortable. We developed an alternative to traditional cremated remains to help families feel a meaningful connection with their departed,” Crowe says. Aurit adds that families find that the stones are easy to share with family members and friends and provide a clean and predictable scatter experience, and it’s less complicated traveling through airport security. The other option is “growing” a diamond. Harrell is partnering with a company called Eterneva, and according to Aurit, they use “cremated remains or hair to create lab-grown diamonds. The remains serve as a carbon source to fashion a diamond over eight months. In a high-tech lab, heat, pressure, and carbon combine to simulate the earth’s same conditions to produce a diamond. Eterneva grades and engraves each diamond and sends it through a coloration process if the customer wants a specific color.” Harrell Funeral Home shared the following testimonial from one of their customers. “My children Megan
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and Matt were the love of our lives that we tragically lost to substance abuse disorder, a brain disease. I am grateful to both Harrell Funeral Home and Eterneva for helping us through an unimaginable time. From the first call, everyone put me at ease and held my hand through the entire
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Beauford Jester only governer to die in office Texas History
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mation of the tragedy. The governor’s Harris County campaign manager presumed the First Lady had already heard the bad news, when he contacted her for post-mortem instructions. Mabel Jester struggled to maintain her composure as she told the caller what to do with her dead husband. “Don’t let anyone see the body,” was the widow’s final request. Lt. Gov. Allan Shivers was spending a quiet Sunday on his farm outside Woodville. Informed of his sudden promotion by a newspaper reporter, he was immediately driven by highway patrol escort the 200 miles to the capital. The first of its kind state funeral was held two days later in the senate chamber. A thousand mourners joined Jester’s widow, three children and 87-year-old mother in paying their last respects to the only Texas governor to die in office. At the conclusion of the solemn ceremony, the body was taken to Corsicana for a private wake that evening in the family residence. Jester was laid to rest the next afternoon not far from the grave of his father and role model, a prominent politician who died in 1922. George Taylor Jester fought with the famed Hood’s Texas Brigade in the war with the North before embarking upon a career in banking. He later entered the public arena serving as state representative, senator and ultimately lieutenant governor in the 1890s. From an early age, Beauford Jester dreamed of capturing the prize that eluded his father. But the First World War delayed his graduation from law school until age 27, and for the next two decades the demands of his practice, family and community left little time
for politics. On the strength of his reputation for integrity and fairness, Jester was chosen in 1942 by Gov. Coke Stevenson to fill a vacancy on the Railroad Commission. Two years later, he won a full-term seat on the powerful regulatory body in his first campaign for a public post. Encouraged by his beginner’s luck, Jester jumped into the
bare-knuckle battle for the 1946 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Against better known candidates like Lt. Gov. John Lee Smith, former Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler, Attorney General Grover Sellers and Homer Rainey, liberal ex-president of the University of Texas, he was considered a long shot. But Jester’s stock soared as his competitors covered each other
with mud in one of the dirtiest contests in twentieth-century Texas politics. He carried a 150,000-vote lead into the runoff and beat Rainey two-to-one in their head-to-head match. The general election was the usual cakewalk against his Republican opponent as was his reelection in 1948. Although Beauford Jester died in the prime of life seven months into his
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through the highs and lows of his career – he never pushed him, only supported his son through every decision. During his freshman year in college, Tayler Saucedo decided to quit, which was the first time he had ever walked away from the game. Andy Saucedo said that was because of a connection
issue with the coach. However, he did not to stay out of the game. One year after he left his college team, he was invited to other schools to play and Tayler Saucedo chose Tennessee Wesleyan University. “There were times through his career where he wanted to quit and I
supported that,” Andy Saucedo said. “I never was the type of dad who wanted to make him because it was a dream I didn’t accomplish or something. Whatever decision he made, I was behind it.” But Andy Saucedo always knew that his son was working hard and accomplishing his goals. Recently, Andy Saucedo travelled to watch his son play live, an indescribable feeling, he said. Not only did he get to watch his son in person,
whose skills usually get displayed on television for the world to see, but interacting with fans was a new moment. Andy Saucedo and a Toronto Blue Jays fan struck up a conversation, only for him to find out that the spectator picks Tayler Saucedo in a PlayStation MLB game as part of his team. “He said Tayler was the best reliever out there and he picked him,” Andy Saucedo said. “It was really cool.”
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cowbell went everywhere with her, even when it Linsey wasn’t allowed. She was (Mimi) always there with an Sellstrom encouraging word, win Clark or lose. Her Dripping blessed this Springs High School, world on Johnson City High December School, ASU and A&M 15, 1951 in Austin, Texas. shirts were always ready She was the pride and joy to go at moment’s notice. of her parents, Floyd and She wore them with Doris Sellstrom, and the pride! best big sister to her little It was always Linsey brother, Philip. and her girls, Leigh and Linsey peacefully Christy, against the transitioned from this world. Her love of family life on June 24, 2021, was palpable. Linsey unexpectedly while on always brought the fun vacation with family to every family gathering. members. Her best moments were Linsey had many titles, spent loving her family but the most precious with all of her heart. one to her was “Mimi”. She cherished her time She loved her MRC at the beach and “Eureka (Madi, Riley, Chance) Ranch” in Rocksprings. unconditionally and was She loved being there their number one fan and during deer season, supported them in all of where there was always their activities. She would a nice warm bonfire burn up the roads to get waiting for her. She to their games, stock always said the stars just shows, practices, award shone brighter at Eureka banquets and functions. Ranch. Linsey never missed an Linsey also loved opportunity to cheer on anything furry. She fed her grandchildren. Her her deer, rock squirrels, stadium seat has seen foxy and any other countless venues and her creatures who were
lucky enough to wander into her little nature sanctuary in her front yard. Morning coffee on the front porch with her deer and the blues playing was her idea of heaven. To Linsey, it was the little things that made life worth living. Linsey’s love language was music. The soundtrack of her life included all genres but the blues made her “wiggle”. She was most impressed with the bass guitar; or was it the bass players? She said they just looked “so cool”. Linsey was so proud to be a third generation Texan. She loved everything about our Great State. Her theme song was “What I Like About Texas” by Gary P. Nunn. One of her favorite things to do was jumping in the truck and going on backroad trips with a handy “Happy Pack” in the back seat. Sights and sounds of Texas brought her great joy. The long days spent on the lake with family and friends to watching the sun go down from her front
porch on Lake Travis brought her so much happiness. Linsey never met a stranger – just friends she hadn’t spoken to yet. Her acceptance of people without reservation was one of her greatest qualities. She made so many friends in public restrooms. If you were lucky enough to run into her, you left knowing that you had just experienced something special. She had an open, loving heart and unlimited compassion for everyone. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Linsey (Mimi) is survived by her father, Floyd Sellstrom; her daughters Leigh Berkholz and husband Bob, and their two daughters Madi and Riley; Christy Bible Glass and her son Chance Glass. Other survivors include Uncle Don Hester and Aunt Betty Hester and their entire Round Rock family. Other survivors include cousins, countless friends, in-laws and outlaws! Linsey was preceded
in death by her husband, Mike Clark; mother, Doris Sellstrom, and her little brother Philip Sellstrom. We’ll all hold Mimi in our hearts and minds until we’re reunited again in our Lord’s kingdom. Memorial Service will
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Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 53 (Zoning) of the City of Kyle, Code of Ordinances. The following sections will be considered: Sec. 53-5 Definitions (Building Acre, Multifamily Residential Restricted, Townhouse); Sec. 53-443 – Permitted Uses; Sec. 54-5 (Note 1). The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider acting on the stated amendments. A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council
on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Kyle City Hall Council Chambers 100 W Center St., Kyle, Texas Planning Dept. (512) 262-3959 Publication Date: July 7, 2021
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Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 53 (Zoning) of the City of Kyle, Code of Ordinances. The following sections will be considered: Sec. 53-1047 Authorized Conditional Uses; Exhibit A. Plum Creek Planned Unit Development, Article II. Planned Unit Development District, Part D. Additional Use Regulations Sec.
1. - Additional use, height and area regulations and exceptions applicable to PUD districts unless otherwise approved by the city council. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider acting on the stated amendments. A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Kyle City Hall Council Chambers 100 W Center St., Kyle, Texas Planning Dept. (512) 262-3959 Publication Date: July 7, 2021
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NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Alliance Regional Water Authority (the “OWNER”) is requesting sealed written Proposals for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals, and for performing all Work required for the Phase 1B Segment A Pipeline Project. The Project generally consists of the construction of approximately 89,000 linear feet of 42/48-inch water line and appurtenances. The Project also includes approximately 158,000 linear feet of parallel fiber optic installation that includes the Owner’s Raw Water Infrastructure, the Water Treatment Plant, the Segment B Pipeline and the Booster Pump Station site. Sealed Proposals will be received at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. The Project Engineer is Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. ALL PROPOSALS (INCLUDING HUB PARTICIPATION PLANS) ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Buda City Hall. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT BUDA CITY HALL. The Proposal submission requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained without charge from www.CivcastUSA.com. Offerors must register on this website in order to view and/or download Proposal Documents. At the time an Offeror registers on this website, the Offeror must provide a working e-mail address, so the Offeror will receive any addenda or clarification issued by the OWNER. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held as described in Section 00 21 14 – Instructions to Offerors at the following location, date, and time: Date: 07/01/2021, Time: 2:00 pm; Place: Buda City Hall. The contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Proposals is/are expected to be funded in part by a loan or grant from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation to Offerors or any resulting contract. All procurements by the OWNER are subject to the OWNER’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The Program provides HUBs full opportunity to participate in all of the OWNER’s contracts. Goals for HUB participation are stated for each solicitation. Information on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals are contained in the Proposal Documents and other Contract Documents. When a HUB participation goal applies, each Offeror is required to complete and return a HUB Participation Plan with its Proposal. If a HUB Participation Plan is not submitted with a Proposal, the Offeror will not be accepted for consideration. The successful Offeror will be required to document compliance with their HUB Participation Plan with each monthly pay application. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the furnished form, in an amount of not less than five percent of the total Proposal, as specified in Form 00 21 14, Instructions to Offerors. Performance and payment bonds when required shall be executed on forms furnished by the OWNER. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of 100% of the Contract Amount by a solvent corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any minor informality (one that does not affect the competitiveness of the Proposal) in any Proposal or in the solicitation process. Inquiries from Offerors regarding this Invitation must be submitted through CivCAST. If an Offeror contacts any officer or employee of the OWNER, or any other representative of the OWNER, during the period beginning on the date this Invitation is issued and ending on the date of contract award or rejection to all offers by the OWNER, any offer submitted by the Offeror is subject to rejection by the OWNER.
NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Alliance Regional Water Authority (the “OWNER”) is requesting sealed written Proposals for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals, and for performing all Work required for the Phase 1B Booster Pump Station and Delivery Points Project. The Project generally consists of the construction a new 4.0 MG concrete ground storage tank (alternate bid as a 5.0 MG tank), a new outdoor pump station consisting of four 2,100 gpm vertical turbine pumps and three 1,600 gpm vertical turbine pumps, the pump can and piping for three additional, future 2,600 gpm pumps, new flow meter vaults, stormwater detention pond and drainage improvements, 12-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch, 36inch, 42-inch and 48-inch piping, seven new flow control valves, an access road, new electrical building, new generator foundation pad and generator, seven customer delivery point facilities including control valve, flow meter, and connections to existing piping and ground storage tanks as applicable, and associated electrical / SCADA / instrumentation improvements; and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the Project. Sealed Proposals will be received at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. The Project Engineer is Freese and Nichols, Inc. ALL PROPOSALS (INCLUDING HUB PARTICIPATION PLANS) ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Buda City Hall. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT BUDA CITY HALL. The Proposal submission requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained without charge from www.CivcastUSA.com. Offerors must register on this website in order to view and/or download Proposal Documents. At the time an Offeror registers on this website, the Offeror must provide a working e-mail address, so the Offeror will receive any addenda or clarification issued by the OWNER. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held as described in Section 00 21 14 – Instructions to Offerors at the following location, date, and time: Date: 07/01/2021, Time: 3:00 pm; Place: Buda City Hall. The contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Proposals is/are expected to be funded in part by a loan or grant from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation to Offerors or any resulting contract. All procurements by the OWNER are subject to the OWNER’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The Program provides HUBs full opportunity to participate in all of the OWNER’s contracts. Goals for HUB participation are stated for each solicitation. Information on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals are contained in the Proposal Documents and other Contract Documents. When a HUB participation goal applies, each Offeror is required to complete and return a HUB Participation Plan with its Proposal. If a HUB Participation Plan is not submitted with a Proposal, the Offeror will not be accepted for consideration. The successful Offeror will be required to document compliance with their HUB Participation Plan with each monthly pay application. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the furnished form, in an amount of not less than five percent of the total Proposal, as specified in Form 00 21 14, Instructions to Offerors. Performance and payment bonds when required shall be executed on forms furnished by the OWNER. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of 100% of the Contract Amount by a solvent corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any minor informality (one that does not affect the competitiveness of the Proposal) in any Proposal or in the solicitation process. Inquiries from Offerors regarding this Invitation must be submitted through CivCAST. If an Offeror contacts any officer or employee of the OWNER, or any other representative of the OWNER, during the period beginning on the date this Invitation is issued and ending on the date of contract award or rejection to all offers by the OWNER, any offer submitted by the Offeror is subject to rejection by the OWNER.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR TPDES PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER NEW PERMIT NO. WQ0015940001 APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Continental Homes of Texas, L.P. and Ky-Tex Properties, LLC, 10700 Pecan Park Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78750, have applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015940001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 495,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on October 13, 2021.
The facility will be located approximately 670 feet northwest from the intersection of Satterwhite Road and Williamson Road, in Hays County, Texas 78610. The treated effluent will be discharged to an unnamed tributary, thence to Soil Conseration Service (SCS) reservoir 12, thence to Brushy Creek, thence to Plum Creek in Segment No. 1810 of the Guadalupe River Basin. The unclassified receiving water uses are minimal aquatic life use for the unnamed tributary, high aquatic life use for SCS reservoir 12, and limited aquatic life use for Brushy Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 1810 are primary contact recreation, aquifer protection, and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code Section 307.5 and the TCEQ's Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (June 2010), an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. A Tier 2 review has preliminarily determined that no significant degradation of water quality is expected in SCS reservoir 12, which has been identified as having high aquatic life use. Existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbd dd360f8168250f&marker=-97.763333%2C30.041666&level=12The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director’s preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Buda Public Library, 405 Loop Street, Buda, Texas. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/ epic/eComment/ within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency’s record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Continental Homes of Texas, L.P. and Ky-Tex Properties, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Ted Schneider, P.E., BGE Inc., at 512-806-1896. Issuance Date June 22, 2021
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donna Agnes Riggs, Deceased, were issued on June 16, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0218-P, pending in the County Court of Hays County, Texas, In Matters Probate to: Dale Alan Riggs. 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. Dale Alan Riggs, c/o William R. Leighton, 248 Addie Roy Road, Suite B-204, Austin, Texas 78746. DATED the 1st of July 2021, William R. Leighton, Attorney for Dale Alan Riggs, State Bar No. 12185320, Leighton, Michaux, Adkinson & Brown, PLLC. 248 Addie Roy Road, Suite B-204, Austin, Texas 78746, Telephone 512-322-2001, Fax 512-322-0882
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
On June 23, 2021, Valerie L. Storm was issued Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Peter G. Bergen, Deceased, in Cause No. 21-0230-P pending in the County Court-at-Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas. The address of Valerie L. Storm, Independent Executor, is c/o D’Ana H. Mikeska, Hopper Mikeska, PLLC, Barton Oaks Plaza II, Suite 570, 901 South MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78746, and all persons having claims against this estate are required to present them to such address in the manner and time required by law. Valerie L. Storm, Independent Executor of the Estate of Peter G. Bergen, Deceased By: D’Ana H. Mikeska, Attorney for the Independent Executor, Valerie L. Storm
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Randall Smylie, Deceased, were issued on June 30, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0178-P, pending in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas, to: Brandon Hutchins. 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: M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney at Law P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, Texas 78644 DATED the 30th day of June, 2021. By: /s/ M. Elizabeth Raxter M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney for Brandon Hutchins State Bar No.: 24050084 P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, Texas 78644 Telephone: (512) 398-6996 Facsimile: (512) 668-4501 E-mail: eraxter@tx-elderlaw. com
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE
An application has been submitted with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 7.93 acres of property located at along 1068 Satterwhite Road, Buda, TX 78610. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1608PC.
PUBLISHED NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that the City of Creedmoor, Texas discuss and possible take action on a Replat of 4 1/2 acres at 12610 Wright Rd Creedmoor Texas, owned by Jeff Jakobeit. City of Creedmoor Council will meet on July 15, 2021 at the Creedmoor City Hall at 12513 FM 1625 Creedmoor, Texas at 7:05 pm. All persons interested in the above have the right to appear and be heard. By the order of the City Council of Creedmoor, Texas, Robert R.Wilhite Administrator.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO FILE A PLAT VACATION OF DRIFTWOOD 967, PHASE TWO AND REPLAT DRIFTWOOD GRC MINOR PLAT
An application for the vacation of Driftwood 967, Phase Two Minor Plat is being filed with Hays County. The Minor plat consists of one nonresidential lot on 8.0259 acres. The replacement plat consists of a one lot non-residential lot on
6.6575 acres. The subdivision is located east of the intersection of RM 1826 and FM 967 along FM 967. A construction begin date is not set at this time. Water and wastewater service will be provided by the City of Dripping Springs. North Hays County Fire Rescue will provide fire services. ESD #1 will provide EMS services. Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. will provide electric service. Charter Spectrum Communications will provide telephone service. A copy of the location map, the existing Driftwood 967, Phase Two minor plat to be vacated, and the proposed plat are available for review at Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 S Capital of TX Hwy., Bldg. D, Austin, TX 78746.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE
An application has been submitted to HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 96 acres of property located at along 6 Creeks Blvd, Kyle, TX 78640. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1742-NP.
NOTCE TO CREDITORS
No. 21-0215-P Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Hermenegilda DeLeon Gamez, Deceased, were issued on June 28, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0215P, sitting in matters probate of Hays County, Texas, to: Rudolph “Rudy” Gamez, Jr. and Martha Gamez Zuazua. 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. Estate of Hermenegilda DeLeon Gamez c/o Rudolph “Rudy” Gamez, Jr. 2722 Handler Hollow San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED July 1, 2021. Respectfully submitted, THE GARZA LAW FIRM, PLLC 102 Wonder World Dr., #304-607 San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 667-7324 Ana Marilín “Mari” Garza State Bar No.: 24084385 mari@marigarzalaw.com Attorney for Rudolph “Rudy” Gamez, Jr. and Martha Gamez Zuazua
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 21-0216-P IN THE ESTATE OF IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW RUDOLPH BENAVIDEZ GAMEZ, SR. SITTING IN MATTERS PROBATE OF DECEASED HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Rudolph Benavidez Gamez, Sr., Deceased, were issued on June 28, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0216-P, sitting in matters probate of Hays County, Texas, to: Rudolph “Rudy” Gamez, Jr. and Martha Gamez Zuazua. 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. Estate of Rudolph Benavidez Gamez, Sr. c/o Rudolph “Rudy” Gamez, Jr. 2722 Handler Hollow San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED July 1, 2021. Respectfully submitted, THE GARZA LAW FIRM, PLLC 102 Wonder World Dr., #304-607 San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 667-7324 Ana Marilín “Mari” Garza State Bar No.: 24084385 mari@marigarzalaw.com Attorney for Rudolph “Rudy” Gamez, Jr. and Martha Gamez Zuazua
time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Stefan Doerr via email Sdoerr@ bartlettcocke.com or phone (512) 326-4223 to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.
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HELP WANTED Maintenance Person Needed: General light maintenance, repair & grounds upkeep at small elderly apartment complex. Contact office 8 a.m. til noon, 512 2952678, Monday - Friday.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REVISING WATER SERVICE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND IMPACT FEES FOR COUNTY LINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395 that the Board of Directors for County Line Special Utility District will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting, open to the public, on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., located at the Find your career County Line Special Utility with us. District office, 8870 Camino Real, Uhland, Texas 78640. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the revision of the land use assumptions, capital improvement plan and impact fees. Any member of the public has the right to appear atNOTICE the hearing and ISpresent HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL evidence for or against the INTERESTED plan and proposed fee.PERSONS, THAT:
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The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing LEGAL NOTICE on a request by made Estate oftheJanelle Hadsell Application has been with Texas Alcoholic (Z-21-0083) to assign original zoning Beverage Commission for an Original Wine and to beer retailer’s off-premise approximately 24.65 permit, acres byofOKLAHOMA land from QUIKTRIP BEVERAGE CORPORATION Agriculture ‘AG’ to Manufactured dba Home QUIKTRIP #4154 to be located at 18720 IH-35, Kyle, ParkCounty, District property located 600 Hays TX‘M-3’ 78640.for Joseph S. Faust, President; Bebee Road, in Hays County, Texas. Jennifer G. Harlow. V. Pres.; Robert L. Purnell, V. Pres; Tina L. Caldwell, Treas/Secre.; Susan E. Hunt, Asst. Marshall Wells, Asst. Secre.; Loramay The Secre.; Planning and J.Zoning Commission L. Zumwalt, Asst. Secre.; Lisa K. Deys, Asst. Secre.; recommend, and the City Council may Jimmy Brown, Jr., Asst. Secre.
consider, assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive. Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held by the Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: Planning and Zoning Commission on The City of July Kyle shall hold a public hearing Tuesday, 27, 2021, at 6:30 P.M.on a request by Estate of Janelle Hadsell (Z-21-0083) to assign original zoning to approximately 24.65 acres of land from A public ‘AG’ hearing will be held Kyle Agriculture to Manufactured Home by Parkthe District ‘M-3’ Council for propertyon located 600 Bebee Road,3, in 2021, Hays at City Tuesday, August County, Texas.
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Industrial Park Continued from pg. 1
investment of $90 million to create industrial space. The project will be split in two phases; the first will be about 475,000 square feet to be completed by the second quarter of 2022. There is no word on when the second portion will be finished. The property, Buda Midway, sits between Sunfield and Amazon in East Buda on Firecracker Lane. This space is already attracting some industry names, but that information has not yet been disclosed. Having this capacity of industrial buildings will bring many opportunities to Buda, said Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky. It helps develop the east side of the city, brings in more job opportunities, raises property value and opens a way for more infrastructure to be built, he explained. Additionally, Buda has two big box businesses – Amazon and U.S.
Foods. This space will bring in more of these businesses, giving Buda room to compete with the surrounding cities which have a strong industrial market, Urbanovsky said. Turning this agricultural land into commercial land will also help bring in more taxes, Jones said. The growth of Central Texas has been inevitable, as Hays County continues to top the charts of fastest growing counties for several years in a row. In 20 years, Buda has grown from a population of 2,000 to an expected 20,000 this year, after the census is finalized, Urbanovsky said. The mayor’s goal is to grow in the right direction, according to his speech at the groundbreaking. “If I had a tattoo, it would say smart growth,” Urbanovsky joked. In his past 20 years living in the city, he has witnessed big changes, and Urbanovsky said he believes the city is heading in the right direction.
PHOTO BY SAHAR CHMAIS
Representatives from Buda and United Properties at the groundbreaking. Starting from left: Jennifer Storm, Buda EDC Board President, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mark Jones, Josh Delk, Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at United Properties, Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, Brenda Studt, Development Manager, Chris Mase, VP Construction Management and Bill Katter, President & Chief Investment Officer, United Properties Development.
“I feel confident in what we’re doing is the right thing, and we are steering the boat in the right direction,” Urbanovsky said.
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the top skin layer (epidermis). These cancers develop on sun-exposed areas usually on the face, head and neck. While it’s rare for a basal cell cancer to spread to other parts of the body, it can grow into nearby areas and invade the bone or other tissues. Squamous cell carcinoma, about two out of 10 skin cancers, start in the flat cells in the outer part of the epidermis. They commonly appear on the face, ears, neck, mouth and back of the hands. These cancers can typically be removed completely but are more likely than basal cells to grow into deeper layers of skin and spread to other parts of the body. There is hope for skin cancer treatments. Hollmig explained that Ascension Seton offers advanced techniques like Mohs Micrographic surgery to remove skin cancers with high cure rates and reconstruction to restore function and appearance.
Lasers and other devices are also used to reduce the signs of aging that are caused by UV exposure. Hollmig recommends wearing a broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and it should be reapplied at least every two hours. “Most people only use about 20-50% of the amount of sunscreen needed to achieve the SPF on the label,” Hollmig said, “It’s important to use enough. Typically, adults need about 1 ounce or enough to fill a shot glass to fully cover the entire body.” While using sunscreen of any kind is important, Hollmig recommended creams for the face and dry skin. He also cautioned families to not spray sunscreen near the face or mouth — parents should use enough sunscreen until their child’s skin glistens and then rub in for adequate coverage. Dr. Stevens said she prefers using a mineral-based
sunscreen, especially for parents with children, which only contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Even on a cloudy day, Hollmig said there’s still a chance for sunburns. “As the Temptations sang, ‘I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day,’” Hollmig told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch. “Just because there are clouds in the sky does not mean our skin is not feeling the adverse effects of UV light.” Treatments for sunburn include stopping further UV exposure, baths to cool down the heat and a bland moisturizer to ease dry skin. Hydrocortisone cream and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) can also help. Hollmig said people should seek medical care if they develop extensive blisters, chills, a headache or fever. Stevens added that people should notify their doctor if they notice a irregular skin lesion that resulted from a sunburn.
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