July 20, 2022 Hays Free Press

JULY 20, 2022 BUDA WALMART GETS A FACELIFT

HAYS CISD HOSTS SWIM CAMP

PAGE 3

PAGE 2

© Barton Publications, Inc.

Hays Free Press

75¢

HaysFreePress.com

Vol. 128 • No. 19

Serving Hays County, TX

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS

Auto shop aims to deter theft

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

found underneath the vehicle towards the KYLE —With catalytic exhaust pipe, making it converter thefts on the easily accessible to be cut rise, one local auto shop is out. on a mission to help deter The converters are this in the community. stolen for the precious Dave’s Kyle Auto and metals stored inside them, Diesel Repair held a including palladium, free catalytic converter rhodium and platinum, etching event on July 16, and sold to recycling partnering with the Kyle centers and other scrap Police Department and metal or parts dealers.

Kyle Citizens on Patrol, Duarte said that centers who helped assist with the will check the origin of event and direct traffic. the converter, making the Owner David Duarte etched number an extra said that catalytic layer of security as they converter theft started will be able to locate its about 10 years ago and original owner. has been picking back up.

The shop was able There have been 13 reports to service 55 vehicles in Kyle this year, with the throughout the event, entire theft process only along with offering taking approximately 45 customers snow cones and seconds. food from local food truck, Duarte hopes to deter Rub My Rib. this theft through the If you missed the etching etching service, where event, Dave’s Kyle Auto the vehicle’s license plate and Diesel Repair will still number is engraved on the offer the service free of catalytic converter. charge by appointment at Catalytic converters are www.kyleautorepair.com. found in most vehicles The shop is located at 395 today, and convert harmful County Road 202, Unit 9B substances such as carbon in Kyle. monoxide, nitric oxide and If your converter has nitrogen dioxide found in been stolen, you will hear a car’s exhaust gasses into a loud noise when your car less harmful substances starts, as well as when you like carbon dioxide and accelerate. There will also water vapor through be an increase in exhaust a series of chemical fumes and smells. The reactions. They are often Kyle Police Department

PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

David Duarte, owner of Dave’s Kyle Auto and Diesel Repair, etches a license plate number into a vehicle’s catalytic converter during the free etching event. encourages residents to report if their converter is stolen.

In addition to the

etching, you can reduce your chances of having your converter stolen by:

• Choosing safe parking conditions with adequate light and security • Installing a catalytic

converter anti-theft device • Spraying the catalytic converter with highly visible, high-heat pain

Animal shelter struggles with overcapacity Kyle roads to be microsurfaced

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

HAYS COUNTY — Understanding what is going on in your local animal shelter can ensure the safety and wellbeing of hundreds of animals in the community.

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS) operates as Hays County’s only public animal intake shelter and has

STAFF REPORT

INFORMATION FROM SMRAS / GRAPHIC BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

As of July 18, SMRAS had 54 dogs and 22 cats ready for adoption.

There are also six lost and found cats and 12 lost and found dogs. The weekend saw 16 cat adoptions and 18 dog adoptions, and four cats were TNR (trapped-neutered-released). continually struggled with overcapacity as the county’s population increases

while resources deplete.

As of July 15, there were 257 animals at SMRAS, with 49 in foster homes

MUSIC IN THE PARK CONTINUES – PAGE 4

and 208 in-house (at the shelter). Within the first

See SHELTER, page 10

Thursday, July 21 •Fairway from Jack C. Hays Trail to Hogan KYLE — Viking Friday, July 22 Construction will be •Fairway from Jack C. microsurfacing several Hays Trail to Hogan roads in Kyle to improve •New Country Road the appearance and life of from FM 150 to Myrtle the road.

Street The work began on Monday, July 25 July 18 and will continue •Spring Branch Loop through Tuesday, July 26. from Fall Creek Drive to Work will take place every Fall Creek Drive weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 •Alexis Way from Spring p.m. All vehicles along the Branch Drive to Fall Creek affected stretches of road Drive must be moved before Tuesday, July 26 8 a.m. the day of the •Autumn Drive from microsurfacing.

Summer Drive to Verano Microsurfaced roads will need to be closed after Drive •Summer Drive from being treated, but will be reopened after the coating Four Seasons Farm Boulevard to Estival Drive has cured, which will •Spring Drive from Four take a few hours. The city Seasons Farm Boulevard asks that residents do not to Estival Drive drive or walk on the new •Kyle Crossing from surface until the crew has Vista Ridge Drive to the opened the street. Fresh I-35 Frontage Road coating can stick to car This schedule could tires and paint. When the microsurfacing is “cured,” be adjusted based on the work crew will remove weather. For more information, go to the cones or barricades. www.cityofkyle.com/ The upcoming publicworks/citywidemicrosurfacing schedule microsurfacing-2022. is as follows:

The Hays Free Press Barton Publications, Inc. The Hays Free Press (USPS 361-430) published weekly by Barton Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 339, Buda, TX 78610. Periodicals postage paid at Buda, TX 78610 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Barton Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 339, Buda, TX 78610.

ISSN#1087-9323

Page 2

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

KEEPING COOL

Hays CISD hosts swim camp STAFF REPORT

HAYS COUNTY – Summer temperatures are high. What’s a better way to stay cool than by taking a dip in the pool?

The Hays CISD aquatic programs at Hays High

School, Lehman High School and Johnson High School co-hosted their annual swim and water polo camps through Friday, July 15, for incoming 8th through 12th grade students.

This year, the camp was

held at the Plum Creek lap pool at 5820 McNaughton in the Plum Creek subdivision. Swimmers were able to learn more about the sport, ranging from the various swim disciplines to many of the important fundamentals.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Three high schools in Hays CISD in Hays CISD hosted swim and water polo camps this summer.

PRESERVING HISTORY

El Camino Real de los Tejas signs installed STAFF REPORT

Max, 11 year old, Lab mix, male: Max is looking for his new best friend! Some of his bff requirements are to love giving belly rubs and telling him he’s the best boy.

Max is housebroken and does great with dogs and cats alike.

Pawly, 9-month old, domestic shorthair mix, female: When you first meet Pawly, she can be a little shy. But don’t let her shy introduction fool you - she is quite a big personality! If you offer your hand to her, she’ll give it a few licks and then ask for pets.

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas

is a non-profit, no-kill shelter operated primarily on donations and adoptions.

500 FM 150 E, Kyle, TX • 512 268-1611 • pawsshelter.org

All animals are fully vaccinated, spay/neutered, microchipped and dewormed.

sponsored by

Committed to your pet’s health since 1978

Kayley Goldsmith, DVM H Elizabeth Garriott, DVM H Michelle Kurkowski, DVM 6300 FM 1327 (East of I35 and Creedmoor) Austin, TX 78747 Give us a call at 512-385-0486

HAYS COUNTY – Fourteen El Camino Real de los Tejas signs were installed throughout Hays County – this comes after the signs were in storage for eight years.

The office of the Hays County Judge and the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community worked together with the El Camino Real de los Tejas Association and the National Park Service to place the signs on county roadways. An additional nine signs have been ordered to place within San Marcos.

“When we found out about the signs in storage, we immediately went about scheduling installation,” said Judge Ruben Becerra.

“It’s important that we share our diverse history with everyone who drives through Hays County.”

Gina Alba-Rogers, chair of the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community (CITC), was thrilled to have the signs placed along the historic trail.

“El Camino Real’s history was hidden away and not shared for eight years,” Alba-Rogers said.

“It’s unfortunate that past decision makers found the history was not essential enough to be shared with the community. I am

thankful to Judge Becerra who shares our opinion that it’s imperative we

recognize the original trails of our indigenous ancestors and our early pioneers.”

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

From left, Judge Ruben Becerra, executive assistant Anita Collins and CITC founding member Frank Arrendondo stand by one of the El Camino Real signs installed throughout the county

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

Page 3

Buda Walmart gets a facelift

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Multiple vendor booths were set up outside Walmart and kids in attendance were thrilled to ride the barrel train, complete with bubbles.

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Lydia, 2, enjoys getting her arm painted at the Walmart grand re-opening event.

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

City of Kyle, Texas Notice of City Council Budget Meetings and Public Hearings Proposed Operating and Capital Budget For Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Store manager Jared Kondrat addresses the crowd to kick-off the event.

BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

the assortment of products parking lot. The redo will available to better meet begin in approximately the needs of the local three weeks and is expected Those that have been community. to be done in seven phases, to Walmart in Buda lately, "We are a store of the starting with the area closest may have been surprised community," Kondrat said. to the doors. Walmart will to find that it is looking a Moving forward, Kondrat remain open and Kondrat bit different these days. asked that the community thanks the community for As the culmination to a bear with them as they its continued support as two-year long remodel begin the next phase of the they work to create the best process, Walmart celebrated process: redoing the entire store environment possible. its grand re-opening on Saturday, July 16. Store Manager Jared Kondrat spoke at the event about some of the changes that have been made, including repolished floors, wood replacement outside, signage updates, widened Debbie Thames Insurance Agency AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BOAT • HEALTH aisles, remapping of the Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm store (to better match the 251 N. FM 1626 #2C, Buda, TX 78610 Walmart App and make Office: (512) 312-1917 • Fax: 312-0688 dvthames@austin.rr.com it more intuitive to the customer,) and changing of Your Business & Referrals Are Appreciated

The Kyle City Council is scheduled to conduct worksessions, meetings, and public hearings on the City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 to review revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for all City Funds. This review and discussion will cover property tax rates, water and wastewater service rates, storm drainage fee, other fees and charges for various City programs and services, capital improvement projects, requests for additional personnel, requests for new equipment and vehicles, and other budgetary items.

The Kyle City Council is scheduled to hold budget meetings and public hearings on the City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 on the following dates at Kyle City Hall located at 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas: 

City Council Budget Workshop No. 1:



City Council Budget Workshop No. 2:

Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (Completed) Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (Completed)



City Council Budget Workshop No. 3:

Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.



City Council Budget Workshop No. 4: (includes public hearing and 1st Reading of Budget & Property Tax Rate Ordinances)

Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.



City Council Budget Workshop No. 5: (includes public hearing & 2nd Reading of Budget & Property Tax Rate Ordinances)

Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

All Kyle residents, taxpayers, business owners, and interested persons are invited to attend the City Council’s budget meetings and public hearings to provide their comments to the City Council. An electronic copy of the City’s proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 will be available on the City's website beginning July 28, 2022. A printed copy of the complete proposed budget document will also be available for public inspection during business hours beginning July 28, 2022, at Kyle City Hall located at 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas, and at Kyle Public Library located at 550 Scott Street, Kyle, Texas.

Date Issued:

July 20, 2022

Issued By:

Perwez A. Moheet, CPA Director of Finance City of Kyle, Texas

The Texas Crossword and Sudoku Puzzle sponsored by

D & D Insurance agency Serving Hays County since 1983 “Call us for all of your insurance needs” Angie Dahl

Wimberley: 512-847-5549 or 512-847-9325 Dripping Springs: 512-894-2286

ACROSS

1 TXism: “take a ____ at it” (try) 5 TXism: “dry ____” (bad oil well) 6 TX or IA town 7 Paris, TX FM 8 TXism: “table graze” 9 low mil. rank (abbr.)

12 TX Eric Nadel radio feature: “_ ____ from Baseball’s Past” 17 Alamo’s Travis drew _ ____ __ the dirt 19 international bldg. at Houston airport is named after this U.S. Rep. Mickey 21 this “Deke” was an original astronaut 22 TXism: “____ __ ‘til something better comes along” 23 TXism: “he’s __ ____ as greased lightning” 28 actress Patricia of TX-based “Hud” 29 they’re “upon you” in Texas 30 this Gary had last hit (a homer) in old Arlington Stadium 31 this Lovett was 1st president of TX Rice University 35 fancy word for “dry” 36 Great Storm sent _______-____ tidal waves over Galveston (1900) 42 sources of Lyme Disease (2 wds.)

44 TX Patrick Swayze 1989 film: “Next __ ___” 46 before Jewel Osco ads, consumers knew Jim Meskimen as this (2 wds.)

48 chicken-fried steak, e.g.

49 Sam Houston State mascot “Bear___” 50 luminous radiation 51 TXism: “_ ____ snake can still bite” (be cautious) 23

24

25

26

27

1

2

3

TEXAS CROSSWORD

4

5 6

by Charley & Guy Orbison

7

Copyright 2022 by Orbison Bros.

9

8

10

12

18

17

13

14

15

16

19

20

22

21 28

29 31

30 35

11

36

37

52 TXism: 43 42 “out to pas46 ture” (abbr.)

53 ___ Angelo 49 50 54 motorcycle 56 this Tinkle wrote Alamo book “13 11 former country Days to Glory” music net.

57 “one” in Mexico 58 TX Ted Cruz’s work 12 this Muhammad beat TX Foreman time zone (abbr.)

13 “Easy Rider” actor DOWN (2 wds.)

1 TXism: “more than 14 meaning of Indian you can _____ _ word “tejas” _____ __” 15 TX Storm of TV’s 2 in Harris County “My Little Margie” on highway 249 16 TXism: “tie up 3 Alaskan islands the loose ____” 4 former First Lady, 18 TX poet Naomi Truman Shihab 9 this Nocona was 20 “let’s __ it!”

Chief Quanah 23 Ken Paxton’s title Parker’s father 24 jazz instrument 10 1986 drama with 25 TXism: “got two TX Spacek (3 wds.) left ____” (clumsy)

32

33

34

38

39

40

41

44 47

48 51 53

52 54

P-1594

55

56 57 58

26 rude yankee in a Texas honky tonk? (2 wds.)

27 TXism: “_____ _ fork in ‘em, they’re done” (can’t win) 32 “fleur-__-lis” once flew over Texas 33 American conglomerate

34 TXism: “fits like ugly on __ ape” 36 ___ Newton cookie 37 TX Tanya’s “___ _ Cowboy-Lovin’ Night” 38 leg bone 39 TXism: “many a time” 40 Texans like it fried 41 TXism: “hog ____” 43 LBJ beat this Goldwater for pres. (init.)

45 Llano to Dallas dir.

47 “United _______” 48 freedom from worry 55 TXism: “don’t get yer shorts in a ____”

See solutions on page 6

Hays Free Press

45

Call us with news or feature ideas!

512-268-7862

Page 4

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

KICKIN’ IT IN KYLE

Music in the Park continues

BY CJ VETTER KYLE – Love live music but hate long drives and crowded venues? If so, the city of Kyle has the perfect way to kick off your week.

As part of a three-week series, Kyle is hosting Music in the Park Mondays at the Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park. The event began on July 11 with Fallon Franklin and was followed by Tahni Handal on July 18 – a final performance by Movin’

Melvin will be July 25.

“It coincided with the [Parks and Recreation Month] and we usually just hold a series of different actives in celebration of [that],” said Aimee Garcia, Kyle Recreation Manager.

Handal’s performance offered covers and original songs including her latest, Monkey and Me. She is a longtime artist whose history stretches back to the 80s, when she was an original member of the Los Angeles all-female rock

band Tantrum and is now a resident of Kyle.

“We just moved here from Iowa, so we’re just getting familiar with Kyle. We used to go out all the time to different parks to listen to music, so it was really nice to know that there was something here,” said Diane Ballard, Kyle resident. “The music was pretty diverse, but it was enjoyable to listen to.

I wish more people would have been here to enjoy her, but those of us that were here did.”

Next week’s performer, Movin’ Melvin, will offer tap dancing and singing, while Handal will continue her tour by performing on July 23 at 10 p.m. at the Gray Horse Saloon in San Marcos.

“I’ve always done this.

I’ve never not done this,” Handal said. “I loved the pace, just the freedom to be able to tune into the vibes and play the songs that I felt was right for the moment.

It was relaxed. I just feel at home in Kyle.”

We proudly support our hometown talent Texas hometown friendly bank

512-858-5159

401 E. Hwy 290W. P.O. Box 1243 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

Tanhi Handal is the second performer in the city of Kyle’s summer Music in the Park Mondays.

Service Directory A healthy home starts with healthy air.

IAQ: Indoor Air Quality purification systems reduce: • Mold

• Allergens

Computer Help

Air Conditioning

Nemec

Financial Planning Financial Planning

• BacteriaCheap• Air pollutants Dirt • Odors

• Viruses

• Pet dander

Loaminstalls • Topsoil • Sand • Gravel Shafer state-of-the-art air • Roadbase Asphalt Millings Granite purification systems •that are: • Compost Mix

A healthy home starts with healthy air.

Tractor Work Available • CDC recommended

HeatiNg & air

Specializing in Country Driveways

• Chemical free

Professional Office Home and RV Service in north Hays Co.

cHris Nemec

“Proudly Serving Central Texas”

Residential • Commercial • After Hours Available Email: Chris@nemecheatingandair.com O. 512-312-9081 • C. 512-789-5132 Buda, Texas 78610 • TACLA 34861C

Consulting Setup Training Backups Upgrades

Computer Systems Software Development Networking Technical Systems Maintenance

• Eco-friendly

IAQ: Indoor Air Quality purification

Zachary Barton

Rick-Rob • Mold • Odors Trucking • Air pollutants

Component Selectionreduce: systems Digital Photos • Allergens System & Process Docs • Viruses Website Maintenance • Bacteria CD/DVD Duplication

Zachary Barton 512-686-7589 512-686-7589 107 S. Main St., Ste. A • Kyle, TX

Rick-Rob.com

• Pet dander

Want help selecting the best value? robinnds@aol.com air Office systems not maintained? Shafer installs state-of-the-art 512-858-7952 purification Did your kids or employees leave your computer useless?systems that are:

107 S. Main St., Ste. A • Kyle, TX

Financial Planning• Insurance Planning Investment Planning Financial Planning• Insurance Planning Investment Planning

Call Shafer Services Plus for• aCDC free Indoor Air Quality Assessment in your home. recommended mike@haystech.com

• Chemical free • Eco-friendly

Foundation Repair

Allen’s Foundation Solutions

serving the communities of KyleServices and Lockhart.

HVAC &Now Plumbing Septic ALL AMERICAN WASTEWATER SOLUTIONS, LLC Call Shafer Services Plus for a free Indoor Air Quality Assessment in your home.

800-903-5164

Locally serving our community since 1982.

ShaferServices.com

Free estimates • Senior Discounts Licensed & Insured • Visa/MC accepted *Some restrictions apply

www.allensfoundation.com • 512-703-0020

Plumbing

are here you 24/7. Giveofus a call. We promise to answer anytime, day or night.

NowWe serving theforcommunities Pumping Tanks & Lift Stations Kyle and Lockhart.

Tank Lid Replacements & Repair Specialists on ShaferServices.com BOOK ONLINE Septic Inspections & Consulting Older Systems Give us a call 24/7.

We are here for you 24/7. Give us a call. We promise to answer anytime, dayInstallations or night.

Septic & Repairs We promise to ansWer anytime, day or niGht.

P

Plumbing Company

#M14369

The only call you need to make

312-0710 MC • Visa

Serving S. Austin, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Kyle and Buda since 1994.

512-326-4695

www.gspoolspa.com Septic Services

Over 10 years of experience Keith Miller, owner One Time & Weekly Cleanings Drain & Cleans Pressure Washing Full Service Repairs HIGH TIDE Pool Replastering POOL SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES HIGHTIDEPOOLSERVICE@YAHOO.COM HIGHTIDEPOOLSERVICE.COM

512-965-3465

Septic Systems ENTERPRISES, INC. SELLMAN

Member BBB since 1989

512-773-7843 Tree Service

Lees Trees

38 years experience in the hill country Firewood • Pruning • Removal • Chipping Planting • Cedar Posts • Bulk Mulch

Free Assessments & Estimates • Insured

312-0002 Septic Pumping SEPTIC PUMPING • CLEANING REPAIRS • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

O Painting O Tile O Siding O Decks O Trim O Door & Window Replacement O Drywall Repair O Custom Cabinets O Patio Covers O Electrical & Plumbing

Curtis Dorsett 512-402-4704

“No Job Too Small or Too Big”

Shoe Repair

SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, ENTERPRISES, INC. INC. SELLMAN Serving the Hays including Blanco, Serving the Metro Haysarea, Metro area,Travis, including Bastrop, Williamson & surrounding counties.

Travis, Blanco, Bastrop, Williamson www.SellmanSepticServices.com & surrounding counties.

www.SellmanSepticServices.com

Septic Services Septic Services

• Boot Experts • Purse Repair • Belt Repair • Luggage Repair • Shoe Care Products

SELLMAN AustinShoeHospital.com ENTERPRISES, IN SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC. 512-312-0002 10 Locations in Central Texas including: Commercial & Residential

312-0002 312-0002 (512)

ofing Comp d Best Ro any Vote ays County in 20 16 H in

(512)

Accurate Roofing

Wild West Remodeling

(512)

Roofing

MARCUS LEES (512) 858-4018 leestreestexas@gmail.com

Remodeling & Repairs

Pool Service

Pool and Spa Service

Add cc logos beside phone number.

CapHays “H” in Hays.since 1990 Serving County

Free Estimates

G&S

282-3889

www.ALLSEPTICCHECK.com

License #TACLA013656E/M215

TICL #629 • 40 yrs. Experience • Residential Repair Specialist • Family Owned • Remodeling & Water Heaters Family Operated • Sewer Cleaning & Replacements Take out the top •Sellman Enterprises and • Backflow Testing • Slab & Gas Leak Repair move Septic Pumping up and large like and Devices • BBB Member their name that you are taking out.

Senior Discount

ShaferServices.com

Pool Service

rince

REPAIRS REROOFING

800-903-5164 Aerobic Maintenance Provider

800-903-5164

(512)

Pier & Beam, Concrete Slab, Skirting, Mobile Homes, Drainage Corrections, Financing Available*

BOOK ONLINE Septic Problems... LET US HELP! Residential & Ccommunities ommeRCial Now serving the of Kyle and Lockhart.

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

10locations locations in in Central 10 Central Texas Texas,including: including: 1911 Manchaca • 512-440-8788 3932Ben RR White 620 S.and in Bee Caves Rd • 512-263-4630 Rockand Ave. Round Rock Rd -•512-244-9124 12119 W Hwy Nutty • 512-827-3398 1911316 W.Round Ben 290 White Blvd. in Brown Austin 512-440-8788 306WSouth Park 6781 HwyBell 290 in Hill- •512-219-8387 512-288-6386 3300 Bee Caves Rd.Cedar in Oak Westlake • 512-329-8104

SEPTIC PUMPING • CLEANING 8211 Burnet Rd. Austin - 512-453-1961 REPAIRS • COMMERCIAL SEPTIC PUMPING • CLEANING & RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC. Serving the Hays Metro area, including Travis, Blanco, SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC. Bastrop, Williamson & surrounding counties.

Serving the Hays Metro area, including Travis, Blanco, www.SellmanSepticServices.com Bastrop, Williamson & surrounding counties.

SELLMAN INC. YOUENTERPRISES, COULD HIGHLIGHT

YOUR BUSINESS HERE www.SellmanSepticServices.com

KIM CAN HELP!

Call 512-268-7862 or email kim@haysfreepress.com

Commercial & Re Commercial & Residential

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

Page 5

CTX Food Bank cuts ribbon on Garden Center

OBITUARIES wives: Mike and Toni, Pat and Deb, and David and Tina.

She was Ahma to eleven grandchildren, eleven greatgrandchildren, with two great-grandchildren on the way.

She was the matriarch of her family and will be greatly missed.

Billie’s family celebrated her life on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the BILLIE DEAN OWENS chapel at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, Billie Dean Owens TX 78640. A private family was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on April 18, 1942. committal service followed She passed away peacefully at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca, Texas. on Monday, July 11, 2022, Please go the www. while surrounded by her harrellfuneralhomes.com family.

Billie’s greatest joys in life go to obituaries and then to Billie’s memorial webpage were being a wife, mom, to share memories, and Ahma. condolences, and memorial She is survived by her tributes. loving husband of 61 years, Harrell Funeral Home, JB Owens of Buda, Texas.

She is also survived by her 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640 three devoted sons and their (512) 268-8200

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Members of the Central Texas Food Bank team are filled with joy at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Loewy Law Firm Garden Center.

Hays County is high COVID-19 risk, according to CDC STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY – Several communities are being upgraded to high risk for COVID-19 — Hays County is one of them.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has COVID-19 community levels to help communities decide what prevention steps need to be taken based on the latest data.

Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital

beds being used, hospital admissions and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area.

Precautions for high risk areas include wearing a mask indoors in public, staying up-to-date on vaccines and getting tested when symptoms arise.

Additional precautions may be needed for those at high risk.

For more information about the current situation in Hays County, please visit the COVID-19 Data Tracker on the CDC website.

For all the latest news in Hays County, visit

www.HaysFreePress.com

or

www.HaysNewsDispatch.com

HAYS COUNTY – Serving over 20 counties in the area, the Central Texas Food Bank opened the Loewy Law Firm Garden Center on Friday, July 15, to continue its mission of ending hunger.

The Austin-based facility is a purpose-built space within the food bank’s garden that enables innovative approaches to nutrition education and gardening programs.

“The Loewy Law Firm Garden Center represents our commitment to ending hunger here in Central Texas,” said Sari Vatske, President and CEO of the Central Texas Food Bank.

“Ending hunger is about access to nutritious food and this garden center provides just that. We extend our gratitude to Adam Loewy of the Loewy Law Firm, AMD and all the other donors who contributed to this project for helping us take the next step toward a hunger-free community.”

The new Garden Center is a weather-protected

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Debbie Thames, agenT

251 N. FM 1626, Bldg. 2, Ste. C, Buda, Texas 78610 312-1917

Sudoku Solution

BAPTIST

Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda

The Connection Church 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda

EPISCOPAL

Antioch Community Church Old Black Colony Rd., Buda

First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda

Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda Primera Mision Bautista Mexicana Kyle

A S F G A E X E T

A T R I S K

S T I C K A

A L E U T I A N

B E S S

P N E Y T E A

F I F B I T E GG S M A U R

Last Puzzle Solution V I O L E T S A R E B L U E

T N N

A P A G E L E L A N D I T L L D O E Y E S D G A R E E N F OO T O F K I N N E N T R E E A A D E A D T S A N I K E O N N O S T S-1594

Texas Crossword, from page 3

Buda United Methodist Church Elm Street and San Marcos Join Us Online for Worship* Sundays at 9 am BudaUMC.org facebook.com/BudaUMChurch

Join us in person or online.

Re,,. . Matt Cardona Office 295-6981

512-443-1366 www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com

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

Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle

T O M B A L L

Received in recognition for achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction from the families served in 2021.

Faith Assembly of God 1030 Main St., Buda

Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626

S H A K E A S T I C K A T

For being the recipient oF the 2019, 2020, and 2021 customer service award by Johnson consulting group.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda

Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W. CATHOLIC Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca LUTHERAN Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda Redeeming Grace Lutheran LCMS FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca Resurrection Church, CLBA 401 FM 967, Buda St. John Lutheran Church 9865 Camino Real, Uhland The Well Buda Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda

St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle

Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle

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

Journey United Methodist 216 Kirkham Circle, Kyle

CHRISTIAN

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

Spring Water!

Privately owned From local springs FREE DELIVERY 1ST 20 GAL. FREE

Vertical Chapel 400 Old Post Road, Kyle A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle

Friendly, Courteous Service

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

Call 1-866-691-2369

Word of Life Christian Faith Center 118 Trademark Drive, Buda

BUDA

Por Tu Gracia Fellowship 701 Roland Lane, Kyle

DRUG STORE

203 Railroad Street Downtown Buda Pharmacy 312-2111 Fountain 312-2172

PENTECOSTAL Mision de Casa de Oracion S. Hwy. 81, Kyle New Life Sanctuary Kyle Science Hall Elementary 1510 Bebee Rd. PRESBYTERIAN

Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150 at County Road 170

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

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.

www.hayshills.org 1401 N. FM 1626

Pure Texas

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

Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle

Adult (including an 8:30 a.m. early bird class), teen, children’s classes * Children’s worship Professionally-staffed nursery & pre-school

Providing you with your most important local news for Kyle, Buda and surrounding communities

Mission Fellowship Church 200 San Marcos Street, Buda

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

9:30 a.m. Classic Service 10:45 a.m. Contemporary service

Hays Free Press

Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda

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

Baptist Church

Like us on Facebook

Completed & Perfected Faith Church Tobias Elementary Cafeteria, FM 150, Kyle

New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda

Hays Hills

TEXAS LEHIGH CEMENT CO. LP

Trinity United Chuch of Niederwald 13700 Camino Real, Hwy. 21, Niederwald

METHODIST

Helping Hands in Dripping Springs.

Those in need can reference an online food finder at www. centraltexasfoodbank. org/food-assistance/getfood-now – an address or ZIP code is all that is needed to find nearby food distribution sites.

Congratulations

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

Southeast Baptist Church 5020 Turnersville Rd., Creedmoor

Texas Crossword Solution

pantries at ACC Hays in Kyle and at Rattler Stadium in San Marcos. Other collaborations with local organizations include the Hays County Food Bank at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, SVDP St. Martin de Porres, Buda UMC Food Pantry, Santa Cruz Catholic Church and

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle

Sudoku Puzzle, from page 3

space that allows nutrition educators to provide cooking demonstrations using garden-fresh produce while promoting nutritional knowledge, culinary skills and healthier eating habits.

In addition to a large covered pavilion, the Garden Center features a storage space for tools and supplies and an area to wash, process and pack produce, minimizing spoilage and waste. There are also restrooms to support the high volume of volunteers working in the garden as well as classroom attendees.

While the Garden Center is located in Austin, the Central Texas Food Bank also serves Hays County residents.

“Hays County is one of the 21 counties we serve here in Central Texas,” said Paul Gaither, marketing and communications director. “That service area is twice the size of Massachusetts.”

The food bank partners with cities to host food drives and mobile food

Come worship with us

To subscribe call 512-268-7862 or email paper@haysfreepress.com

Buda, Texas • 15300 S. IH-35 • 312-1615

BY MEGAN WEHRING

Nursery Provided

www.firstbaptistbuda.com • fbcbuda@austin.rr.com

Your Hometown McDonald’s

McDonald’s of Buda 15359 IH-35, Ste. B • P.O. Box 1364, Buda, TX 78610

512-312-2383

Locally owned and operated by Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson

Sunset Canyon Baptist Church 8:45 AM

Sunday Morning

11:00 AM

Sunday Worship

5:45 PM

Wednesday Meal

6:30 PM

Wed TouchPoint SCBC Preschool Children Ministries Youth Ministries Family Ministries

A Family of Faith... www.sunsetcanyonchurch.org

(512) 894-0480

4000 E. HWY 290

Page 6

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

Page 7

Page 8

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

Page 9

SUNDAE FUNDAY

Local pop-up celebrates

BY MEGAN WEHRING

Springs community has been rallying around us and loves our ice cream.

DRIPPING SPRINGS – We all scream for ice cream, Flight Ice Creams is not our full-time job, it’s a side especially when there is a gig that is seeking to serve special day that celebrates our community while also it nationally. being a viable business.”

National Ice Cream Day Sorenson added that dates back to 1984 when Flight Ice Creams is the President Ronald Reagan only craft ice cream maker decreed a day in honor of in Dripping Springs – which the delectable dessert. He differentiates itself from wanted to commemorate similar companies. a treat that was enjoyed by “We only use necessary most of the U.S. population ingredients and believe – now, we celebrate simple recipes result National Ice Cream every in more delicious and third Sunday in July. healthier ice cream,” In honor of the holiday Sorenson said. “For but also celebrating its example, our vanilla ice grand opening, Flight Ice cream has five natural Creams hosted a pop-up ingredients, [while] Blue event at Fitzhugh Brewing Bell’s Homemade Vanilla July 17. The family-owned business featured a special has about 13 and some are artificial.” flavor of the day: English The company partners Mild (brewed by Fitzhugh) with other local businesses, flavored ice cream with whenever possible, to use dark chocolate. their products in their ice What started out as a cream. self-taught hobby during “An example is our the pandemic turned into Chocolate Bean to Bar a business when people flavor with Dripping started tasting the product Springs Chocolate and the family found a Company, which features unique opportunity in their cacao nibs and 65% Dripping Springs. Flight dark chocolate, a chocolate Ice Creams was officially ganache ribbon and opened in June this year. chocolate base ice cream “One unique thing made with their chocolate about our strategy is we as well,” Sorenson said. don’t have a brick-and“For our deliciously smooth mortar location,” said coffee ice cream we use Matt Sorenson, owner of Flight Ice Creams. “We rent coffee from Weathered Hands Farmhouse Coffee, kitchen space to make the a small-batch coffee ice cream and then sell it [through] mobile pop-ups. roaster based in Dripping Springs that is committed Also unique, and of value to sourcing exceptional to the community, is that specialty coffee and we often feature products roasting in a calculated from local businesses in manner. We’ve also made our ice cream whether beer-flavored ice cream it be chocolate from Dripping Springs Chocolate using Ghost Note Brewing’s Hilco Hill Country Company, beer from local common beer, adding breweries to flavor our ice Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups cream, and donuts from or other ingredients to Bougie’s Donuts that are compliment the amazing excellent when mixed into flavor of the beer. We’ve our coffee ice cream made CONTRIBUTED PHOTO with coffee from Weathered done similar beer ice cream collaborations with Acopon Hands Farmhouse Coffee, From left, Hayley Sorenson, Turner Sorenson, Max Sorenson and Matt Sorenson celebrate National Brewing and Fitzhugh roasted here in Dripping Ice Cream Day and a grand opening after several soft opening events.

Brewing.”

Springs. The Dripping

MENTAL HEALTH

988 connects people to local support

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now easily call or text 988 — it may just save a life.

The new 988 crisis line, which launched on July 16, confidentially connects people to local, trained crisis counselors who are available 24/7 to help those experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance abuse crisis, or any kind of emotional distress, and provide resources and support.

The existing suicide hotline number (1-800273-8255), which has been around since 2005, will still be active but automatically reroute calls through to the new 988 crisis line. The new threedigit number is aimed to be easier to remember, and help continue to erase the stigma and angst of reaching out for help.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has been at the forefront of advocating for 988. NAMI is the largest grassroots mental health organization with over 600 affiliates, and its Central Texas branch serves six counties surrounding Austin, including Hays County, with various programs.

Kate Hix, Executive

Director of NAMI Central Texas, explained that the 988 crisis line was created in 2020 in a federallymandated initiative, but was not funded by the federal government.

“It’s one of those interesting projects that require states to come up with funding and creative staffing solutions,” Hix said.

“988 is the first step in a much larger crisis response project that needs to be happening nationwide, and needs to be funded in Texas.”

NAMI Central Texas is continuing to advocate for 988 in the area, where there is work still to be done in order to ensure its success. Along with 24/7 call centers to answer 988 calls locally, mobile crisis teams would deescalate crisis situations in person and crisis stabilization programs would be able to identify short-term and long-term mental health needs.

These would help end the revolving-door of ER visits, arrests, incarceration and homelessness.

Hix said that in Texas, users can either call or text 988, but noted that at this time they will not be connected to someone local if they text. An online chat option is also available, which could be utilized if you are out of the

country.

Hix said that users will be routed through one of five centers in Texas, that aim for 30 to 60 seconds for response time, saying that the two to three minute holds if a call has to be transferred out of the area is crucial.

988 also provides an extra layer of security for those who might be wary of utilizing the line due to not wanting to interact with law enforcement while experiencing a mental

health crisis.

According to NAMI, one in four fatal police shootings between 2015 and 2020 involved a person with a mental illness. An estimated 44% of people incarcerated in jail and 37% of people incarcerated in prison have a mental health condition. Millions more end up in emergency rooms that are often not equipped to address mental health crises, leaving them waiting for hours or days without

adequate care.

“There is some fear around calling 911 in a mental health situation.

[988] connects people to those who are equipped to actually handle these situations. Between 80 and 90% of crises can be de-escalated just during a phone call,” Hix said, reiterating that the line is completely confidential and that law enforcement is not involved.

Hix also said that you don’t need to be

experiencing a “level ten” crisis to contact 988 — you might just need a shoulder to cry on, or to talk to someone about how you’re feeling so you can get connected with help.

“Hearing that human voice is so important,” Hix said.

For more information on 988 and NAMI’s mission, go to www. nami.org/Advocacy/ Crisis-Intervention/988Reimagining-CrisisResponse.

Women IN BUSINESS make the move.™

REAL ESTATE

Melanie Fenelon ®

REALTOR , GRI, CLHMS

Specializing in residential, acreage and farm/ranch properties

Dripping Springs • Wimberley Driftwood • Lakeway • Spicewood South, Southwest and Central Austin

melanie.fenelon@compass.com

•

(512) 658-0773

Angie Dahl

D & D Insurance agency DeMasters Daniel Insurance has been serving the Hill Country since 1983 as an independent insurance agency providing personal and commercial insurance products. Let our office help you shop your insurance coverage. Our staff is committed to deliver personalized service to each and every client. Look for upcoming agent introductions.

dd-ins.net

107 E. Summit Dr, Wimberley • 512-847-5549 102 Old Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs • 512-894-2286

Page 10

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • July 20, 2022

ENERGY

Lower your bill and beat the heat STAFF REPORT

Although helping the grid as a whole is important, cutting back on Saving energy in your energy use can also your home during hot personally save you money summer months is more and cool you down. important than ever, as Per the Public Utility ERCOT (Electric Reliability Commission of Texas, Council of Texas) has here are some hot weather already issued several energy-saving tips: requests this month for • Setting your Texans to conserve energy during peak hours in order thermostat to a lower temperature than normal to prevent grid outages. will not cool your home

faster — every degree of extra cooling will increase energy usage 6-8%. Set your thermostat at 78° or higher, and to 80° or higher if leaving for more than four hours.

• Install patio covers, awnings and solar window screens. Shade south and west windows with plants or trees to block the heat. Shade outside air conditioning units or

condensers.

• Save heat and humidity-generating activities like cooking, laundering and dishwashing for early morning or evening hours.

Set your pool pump to run early in the morning or overnight.

According to Power to Save Texas, every degree above 78 can save you up to 8% on your energy bill,

and using a programmable or smart thermostat saves even more. Overhead and portable fans can also make a room feel 4-6° cooler, but limit vent fan usage above stoves and in bathrooms as they pull in hot outside air, making your A/C work harder.

Even switching up your usual habits with electrical devices like phone chargers and lamps can

help. You can save up to $40 a year by unplugging six devices that you normally leave plugged in.

All electrical devices use some power when they’re turned off but still plugged in, and they also generate heat.

Go to www. powertosavetexas.org for daily updates on grid conditions and for more energy saving tips.

revolving door, where animals are coming in and leaving at the same rate.

PAWS of Central Texas, which has shelters in Kyle and Dripping Springs, is a no-kill, nonprofit rescue partner of SMRAS. Minnie Buckhaults, PAWS marketing and social media coordinator, said that PAWS diverts many strays and surrenders from SMRAS to their shelter if they have the space.

“When SMRAS is at overcapacity, we send some of our intake staff to evaluate the animals and pull them into our program,” Buckhaults said. “There are high requests for this throughout the year, but especially around holidays or when people are going on vacation.”

Banduch said that while you may have good intentions to help the shelter by adopting, it

is better to ensure you have thought it through and that it’s right for your current situation.

Listening to shelter staff is key in determining if a pet will fit, as well as how to successfully integrate shelter animals into your home.

“Don’t be an impulse shopper,” Banduch said. “Have realistic expectations. … [I always tell people] you’re adopting a toddler for 15 to 20 years. They’re never going to age past two.

We want to find forever homes, not impulsive homes that aren’t ready.

If you’re not ready, there’s other ways you can help us.”

Along with adopting, fostering and volunteering when possible, make sure people know how to be a responsible pet owner.

Identify what resources the community needs to do this and be part of spaces where these conversations take place,

like city council meetings.

“Support shelter staff.

We’re on the frontlines here,” Banduch added.

“Everything that we do in our workday is to save these animal’s lives. If it’s heartbreaking from your couch at home, imagine how we feel here.”

Banduch reiterated that if you are struggling with your pet in any way — training, behavioral problems or are in need of financial assistance or medical care or food for your pet — SMRAS has programs available that offer help for these things as an alternative to surrendering.

PAWS echoes similar sentiments, encouraging anyone who is considering surrendering their pet because of unforeseen circumstances or they feel they aren’t the right fit to contact the shelter first.

“A lot of people are nervous to adopt and take an animal into their home because they’ve

never had one before, or have had one and are not sure how to acclimate.

Some behaviors can be scary and present other challenges,” Buckhaults said. “Call PAWS. We can talk to you and offer advice. We really want to make sure that your foster pet or adoptive pet succeeds in your home.

We’ll do everything we can.”

Above all else, though, is spaying and neutering your pets. Banduch said that the procedure needs to become something that is instinctively done, and that there needs to be resources for it made more widely available and affordable in Hays County.

“Fixing your own animals saves more lives than anything else that you can do,” Banduch said. “Talk to your neighbors about it. It’s a huge problem in Hays County. Educate one another; reach out. What are the barriers? Is it something that you or we [SMRAS] can help them with?”

Ultimately, the culture around owning pets is what needs to change, Banduch said.

“We’re not going to get out of the cycle of animals needing shelter until we start to see some real changes within our community and how we are treating our animals,” Banduch said. “They are not disposable. … They are not novelty items. …

They are living, sentient beings and not just something you can throw away. It’s a commitment; it’s a responsibility.”

Adoptable pets, the latest adoption specials and other information and updates on the shelter can be found on the SMRAS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SanMarcosAnimalShelter.

Learn how to become a foster or volunteer at www.sanmarcostx. gov/208/San-MarcosRegional-Animal-Shelter.

SHELTER, from page 1 two weeks of July, the shelter took in 23 owner surrenders, 12 return adoptions, 120 strays, 23 wild animals and two seized animals.

Christie Banduch, SMRAS Animal Services Manager, said that the shelters most recent adoption event/rescue plea helped, but there has to have some momentum that stays behind it.

“What we’re seeing is that everyone rushes in to save the day, and then adoptions dwindle and drop off again,” Banduch said. “Animals are coming in every single day. We need adopters, fosters and rescue support every single day.”

Banduch said that while the shelter is located in San Marcos, 30% to 40% of lost animals that come into the shelter are from unincorporated areas of Hays County and cities that don’t have their own animal control, like

Wimberley and Dripping Springs.

“If you live in Hays County and your animal is missing, there’s a high likelihood that they’re here,” Banduch said. “We know that it’s someone’s baby; their nails are trimmed, they’re groomed,” adding that microchipping can be an affordable and effective solution to this.

Banduch said that on a busy intake day, the shelter can receive up to 30 to 40 animals.

They currently have 93 dog kennels and 83 cat cages, and while their actual animal capacity is higher than the number of kennels and cages — mother cats will share a cage with their litter of kittens, for example — the shelter would ideally have 20 to 30 empty kennels a day so they don’t have to go into “panic mode.”

Banduch described this ideal situation as a

Ask about our Kleer dental membership for uninsured patients

HAVING VISION PROBLEMS? IT COULD BE CATARACTS

Dr. Steve Howard and Associates

512-268-4200

CapstoneDentalKyle.com 809 W. Center St., Kyle

C apstone D ental

SPECIALIZING IN:

• • • •

Cataract Surgery Premium IOL Implants Lasik Surgery Glaucoma Medical and Surgical • Macular Degeneration

Mon-Thurs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FFaallll 20 2 2 2 F 0 a 2 l l 2 2 Hispanic 0 2 2 Hispanic Get Ready FoRHispanic Some

Family Dental Care

Se habla español

Get et Ready F oR Some Edition G Ready FHeritage oR Some Heritage Edition Heritage Edition This special edition will recognize Thiscontributions special edition recognize the andwill influence of This special editionand willinfluence recognizeof the contributions Hispanic Americans to the history, the contributions and to influence of Hispanic Americans theofhistory, culture, and achievements Hays Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of Hays County. culture, County.and achievements of Hays County.

This full color glossy magazine will This full color to glossy magazine will be distributed subscribers, This full color glossy magazine will be distributed to subscribers, newsracks and will also be be distributed to will subscribers, newsracks and alsoinbe available at businesses Hays and will also be WITH THE 2022 newsracks available at businesses in Hays – reaching over 10,000 WITH THE 2022 County available atreaching businesses in10,000 Hays County – over WITH THE 2022 readers in the community.

County over 10,000 readers–inreaching the community.

The Fall in 2022 Echo special edition will be readers the community.

The Fall 2022 Echo special edition will be

FootBaLL !!

FootBaLL FootBaLL!

F ootball S howcaSe ootball howcaSe Football ShowcaSe

distributed in the Hays Free Press and the distributed the Hays Free Press andbe the News-Dispatch on September 28, 2022 The Fall 2022inEcho special edition will News-Dispatch September 28,and 2022the distributed in theon Hays Free Press To reserve your on space, contact 28, Kim at News-Dispatch September 2022 To reserve your space, contact Kim at 512-268-7862 or kim@haysfreepress.com.

Featuring: Dripping SpringS HigH ScHoool, HayS H512-268-7862 igH ScHoolor , Jkim@haysfreepress.com. oHnSon To reserve your space, contact Kim at Deadline is Friday, August 24

Quarter page: 3.88"w x 4.95"h Quarter page: $350 3.88"w x 4.95"h Quarter page: $350 3.88"w x 4.95"h $350

Eighth page: 3.88”w x 2.48”h Eighth page: $200 3.88”w x 2.48”h Eighth page: $200 3.88”w x 2.48”h $200

Premium Inside Covers, Page 3 Premium Inside $1100 Covers, Page 3 Premium $1100 Inside Covers, Page 3 $1100

Brought to you by BroughtKimberly to you by Contact

Deadline Friday, July 29 HaysisFree Press

JOB FAIR Saturday, May 22, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Evo Entertainment Kyle

Recruiter 3200 KyleNeeded Crossing, Kyle TXOf78640 fer

113 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640 u 512.268.7862 u www.HaysFreePress.com 113 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640 u 512.268.7862 u www.HaysFreePress.com

Brought to you by 113 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640 • 512.268.7862 www.HaysFreePress.com

ing

Saturda 10:00 a

JOB FAIR asthe well Join TDSas: Family. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, paid training/leave/holidays.

• Drivers We’re hiring for most positions, including: for • Mechanics

To Advertise: Contact Fannin at Brought toKimberly you by 512-268-7862 or kim@haysfreepress.com To Advertise: Contact Kimberly Fannin at 512-268-7862 or kim@haysfreepress.com 512-268-7862 or kim@haysfreepress.com 113 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640 u 512.268.7862 u www.HaysFreePress.com

Hays Free Free Press Press Hays

Southwest Austin Office 5625 Eiger Rd, Ste 100 Austin, TX 78735

Join the TDS family. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, paid leave and paid holidays.

We’re hiring for most positions, including:

Premium Back Cover: Premium $1200 Back Cover: Premium $1200 Back Cover: $1200

To Advertise: Fannin Advertising Deadline: July 29, 2022 • Publication Date: Augustat 24, 2022

Austin Office 2610 S IH-35 Austin, TX 78704

Three locations to serve you

JOB JOB FAIR JOB FA $8K FAIR JOB $8k

For more information, or to reserve your space, contact Kim at 512-268-7862 or Advertising Deadline: July 29, 2022 • Publication Date: August 24, 2022 kim@haysfreepress.com.

Advertising Deadline: July 29, 2022 • Publication Date: August 24, 2022 Half page: 7.875"w 4.95"h Halfxpage: $500x 4.95"h 7.875"w Half$500 page: 7.875"w x 4.95"h $500

Kyle Office 5401 FM 1626, Ste 365 Kyle, TX 78640

TDS IS NOW HIRING! Find your career with us.

Featuring: Dripping HigH ScHoool, HayScHool HigH ScHool, JoHnSon HigHSSpringS cHool anD leHman HigH S512-268-7862 Deadline is August 24 or Friday, kim@haysfreepress.com.

HigH ScHool anD leHman,HHigH Featuring: Dripping SpringS HigH ScHoool ayS S HcHool igH ScHool, JoHnSon Deadline is Friday, August 24 HigH ScHool anD leHman HigH ScHool

Full page: 7.875"w x 10.375"h Full page: $795 7.875"w x 10.375"h Full $795 page: 7.875"w x 10.375"h $795

Schedule your visit today 512.443.9715 www.HowertonEye.com

• Drivers • Equipment Operators • Mechanics Excavation Laborers • •Equipment Operators • •Excavation Laborers Concrete Workers • Concrete Workers • Route Auditors • Route Auditors Customer Care • •Customer Care Reps, andReps more! and

Offe

ring

sele

ct p

osit

up t

o

up t

o

Evo E Kyle2 C Saturday,3200 May

ions On * Intseele-cStitpe rOvie ositi ons * nw Int -Siste

for

Saturday, May 22,10:00 2021 a.m. – 2:0 Evo Entertainmen 10:00 a.m.Saturday, – 2:003200 p.m.

Kyle22, Crossing, Kyl May 2021 More!

erv

iew

s

Join the TDS Family. We o great benefits, paid traini We’re hiring for most pos

• Drivers • Mechanics Apply at TexasDisposal.com or call 512.329.1778 offer competitive Equipment Operatorspay for more information. Join the TDS Family.•We * Certain exclusions apply. great benefits, paid training/leave/holidays.

• Excavation Laborers We’re hiring for most• Concrete positions,Workers including: • Route Auditors • Drivers f • Customer Care Reps, an • Mechanics TDS Family. We offer competitive pay,

Evo Entertainment Kyle – 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

3200 Kyle Crossing, Kyle TX 78640Kyle Evo Entertainment

Join the

Kyle Crossing, Kyle TX 78640 Saturday, 3200 May 22, 2021