July 26, 2017 Hays Free Press by Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch

JULY 26, 2017 27-YEAR LEGACY

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Hays Hills’ Sweet hands over reins to new pastor.

Hot air balloon at Wallace previews inaugural festival.

Buda awards $25,500 in grants to nonproﬁts.

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Controlled burn blazes out of control PHOTO BY CHRIS WILKINSON, AUSTIN FIRE DEPT. PHOTOGRAPHER

A prescribed burn near the 6000 block of FM 967, which was supposed to cover a 550-acre area, got out of hand and burned an extra 200-300 acres last Wednesday. See page 2 for more details.

No re-election bid Mitchell to run for Kyle mayor for Buda mayor As the deadline for election filing for the November 2017 election draws near, current Buda Mayor Todd Ruge sent a farewell letter to Buda residents as he decided not to seek re-election. Ruge gave an exclusive press release to the Hays Free Press on Friday stating that he believes “it’s time to pursue different opportunities and new adventures.” Ruge also said that he

believes in term limits for elected officials and thinks change is a good thing for RUGE the city and the residents of Buda. In the letter, Ruge expressed gratitude for his supporters and opponents alike, as well as fellow city council mem-

bers, city staff and his wife Elizabeth. “It’s not easy being the spouse of an elected official and I couldn’t have done this without her,” he wrote. “I would like to thank the many citizens who encouraged me through the years. I’d also like to thank my critics because you opened my eyes to different points of view and made me a better leader,” Ruge said. “I would like to thank all

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BY MOSES LEOS III

Perhaps the worst kept secret in Kyle was revealed in front of a standing room only crowd Tuesday as District 1 council member Travis Mitchell threw his hat into the ring for the upcoming November mayoral race. Mitchell, who won the District 1 seat in June 2016, aims to take the seat held by Mayor Todd Webster, who earlier this month announced he

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would not seek re-election. Mitchell also becomes one of the first to file for MITCHELL a trio of Kyle city council seats up for grabs this November. As of press time, no other person has filed for the mayoral, District 2 or District 4 Kyle City

Council seats. Mitchell, who submitted his election filing Tuesday afternoon, said his decision to run for mayor was made for several reasons. One was to maintain a level of experience on the dais, citing the imminent departures of several longtime city council members. Earlier this month, District 4 council member David Wilson and District

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Get your feet wet at the July 28 showing of “Moana” at Kyle’s city pool. The pool will close and pool staﬀ will begin handing out admission tickets at 7 p.m. The pool gates will reopen at 8 p.m. and only admit those 230 people with admission tickets. All regular pool rules apply to all attending. The pool will close 30 minutes after conclusion of the movie.

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Buda Market in the Park

On Aug. 5, come out to downtown Buda for Market in the Park along Buda’s historical downtown greenbelt from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Market vendors include local chamber members, farmers, artisans, antique dealers and musicians.

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Probation revoked for Kyle lottery ticket thief

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A Kyle woman had her probation revoked earlier this month after she violated the terms of her 2013 conviction for stealing lottery tickets from the gas station at which she worked. Kasey Garrison, 24, is currently being held at the Hays County Jail on a $50,000

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HISTORY

Founded April 10, 1903, by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with oﬃces on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building. It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956. The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained oﬃces at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.

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bond for violating the in Buda in response to a terms of her theft. probation that The deputy was extended was informed through March that Garrison, an 2018. employee at the Garrison Speedy Stop, had was originally been discovered arrested in stealing lottery December 2012 tickets for the after a Hays past few months, County deputy which totaled GARRISON was dispatched approximately to the Speedy $1,695. Stop on Overpass Road According to the

arresting affidavit, Garrison admitted to stealing the lottery tickets and said she took tickets in the amounts of $5, $10 and $20. Garrison later pled guilty in 2013 to claiming a lottery prize by fraud, which is a third-degree felony. According to court documents, Garrison failed to pass drug tests, report

to her community supervisor, pay court costs and fines and complete mental health counseling as stipulated by her community supervision adjudication requirements. Garrison was booked into the Hays County Jail on July 12 and is currently awaiting a hearing set for Aug. 10, 2017.

Controlled burn blazes out of control BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY A controlled burn by Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation Division blazed out of control just west of Buda on the 6000 block of FM 967 on Wednesday. According to Palmer Buck, Austin Fire Department Division Chief, a controlled burn that began 11 a.m. Wednesday crossed a

designated “fire line” when workers reported that the flames had ignited a cedar tree. Fire crews had achieved about 400 acres of a prescribed 550-acre burn before it “escaped.” “Conditions that cause us to have a burn ban in effect are also conditions that make for good prescribed burning to be effective,” Buck said. “Certainly, if

it was raining out here, we wouldn’t get a good prescribed burn. So it’s that balance that we’re going to get a good controlled burn, but there is that danger that we have an escape like we had today.” The fire was confirmed to have spread over 200-300 additional acres on Austin city property and two ranches, Aspen and Nestor. There are no

reports of any damage to people, property or livestock in the area. Austin Police Department’s helicopter, Austin-Travis County EMS STARFlight, was deployed to douse the flames and area fire departments from Kyle, Buda and Hays also assisted with the blaze. Fire crews worked to contain the area throughout the night

and into the next day. County Commissioner Mark Jones confirmed that around 7 p.m. the fire was considered 90% contained. However, the commissioner reported that Austin management on the site continued the controlled burn around 9 p.m. of the previously designated area that had not yet been burned without notifying the county.

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2 council member Becky Selbera said they wouldn’t seek re-election this November. Mitchell said he believes the city needs a leader who could “hit the ground running and help new council members get their bearings” on issues. He also felt the city’s mayor should know where the city stands on economic issues and has the “city’s best interest at heart.” He also said he wants to keep the city moving forward, as the city has been playing “the long game for years now.” He cited the city investing in police, the parks system and infrastructure. Mitchell said his vision to see Kyle become strong financially, economically, culturally and aesthetically. However, Mitchell said he wasn’t exclusively pro-growth or no-growth, which he felt has divided the city for too long. He felt both groups are right in their thinking. “Kyle should be strong,” Mitchell said.

“We should make every decision on the dais with a sense of purpose and how it fits into a larger picture.” He also felt his ability to collaborate and listen to others could allow him to “lead the people of Kyle to its future.” Mitchell’s announcement ended speculation that he was aspiring to run for the mayor’s seat. Mitchell’s announcement, made at Texas Pie Company in downtown Kyle, was billed as a “special campaign announcement.” Many friends and family, along with several elected officials attended the announcement party. Kyle mayor Todd Webster, who said his support was “unqualified,” said Mitchell is in it for the city and not for himself. He also believed Mitchell had an open mind and that he is open to what others have to say. “Someone who is willing to take the time and the effort to do that and have an open mind to what others are saying

Ruge: Not seeking re-election

and amend their thinking, the city is well served by that,” Webster said. Jonathan Leftwich, who is a friend of Mitchell, said he sees a person who “strives to do what is right.” “I also see a man who loves his people,” Leftwich said. “That’s the wisdom the Bible talks about and that’s what I want in a leader.” The filing period for potential city council candidates ends Aug. 21.

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EDITORIAL

Was that a Founding Father leaving the women’s outhouse? We don’t mean to be prigs But George Washington wore wigs. And sported silk stockings, they say. So you have to wonder, well – wowser! – Why didn’t someone look into his trousers, Back in the Founding Father’s day? It’s hard to imagine how we beat the British With “patriots” so brazenly, shockingly skittish They let George use the outhouse untested. It’s a threat to the freedom we all hold so dear And, if you try, you can work up some fear. Why, these days the State Senate would have him arrested. And Travis! And Crocket! And Bowie, ee gads! How, o how, do we know they were regular lads And not just dressed in that way? Twould be better to have fought and lost – by far – Than to think that we owed our freedom to war Led by people who didn’t pee as God ordered that day. by Jeﬀerson Barton

Raise your hand if you’re ready to wake up

hen life imitates absurdist comedy it’s hard to know what to say. But here we are, a state of some 27 million peoples, a great industrialized empire at the dawn of a new digital age, and our lieutenant governor, and our governor, think the most pressing priority before us is checking undies and body parts at restroom doors. This is not Ronald Reagan’s Republican Party. Our property tax system is laughably antiquated. We have no mass transit connecting major cities. We haven’t figured out how to get medical care to poor Texans under the daily revisions of national bills. Bills passed last session by this Legislature seem (according to the data) to be contributing to a higher mortality rate for women during birth. There are a thousand details to work out on border deals, import-export deals, energy, job recruitment, drought, flooding, and climate change in general. Nationally, there is a raging debate about ballot security, but locally, we’ve learned the hard way that Texas counties ARE NOT ALLOWED to take common-sense steps to make it easier for citizens to vote securely in central locations while also generating a numbered written or digital trail to ensure security. The technology is there but the Legislature’s over-arching laws on voting are woefully behind the times. Yet what is the burning priority for the leader of the State Senate and our governor? “Fixing” a problem no one knew existed or cared about until they made it a priority. Doubtless, some people are genuinely concerned at this point. But just as

surely most of the people pushing this circus in the Legislature are using it to score cheap political points, mainly at the expense of innocent children who were born with genes and brain chemistry a little out of the ordinary. Never mind that existing laws address sexual predators nicely. Never mind that virtually no school principals or superintendents saw this as a problem. Never mind that there is no data and no police records to support the claim that this is any kind of widespread threat. Never mind, for that matter, that major business executives across the state say this kind of naked appeal to fear and prejudice will hurt the recruitment of top talent, scare away investment, and alienate tourists. Never mind all that – this is the burning priority for the governor and the Republican members of the Senate. Thank whatever is holy in Austin for Speaker of the House Joe Strauss, also a Republican, who is slowing down the madness in his chamber and who seems to think legislators should attend to business before demagoguery. It puts us in mind of the refrain from a ditty from the 1970s, written by Wynette Barton, a stockholder and former publisher:

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went to an outdoor event in Washington, D.C., last week. Boy, was it hot under the noon sun. It was so hot, I saw a mother swipe a Popsicle from her own child. I saw a Republican share an air-conditioned cab with a Democrat. I saw senators engage in civil conversation with each other so they could spend more time in their air-conditioned chambers. In any event, I read, with interest, a Washington Post story that described how D.C. used to be, prior to the advent of air conditioning. As it goes, in 1909 President William Howard Taft used electric fans blowing over bins of ice in the attic to attempt to cool the White House. It didn’t work so well. Taft slept outside on a specially built White House porch to keep cool at night. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson avoided the unbearable heat by moving into a tent in the Rose Garden. President Calvin Coolidge “fought the humid summer months by making sure ‘a gadget filled with chemicals supposed to purify, or at least deodorize, the

Guest Column by Tom Purcell

air’ was on his desk at all times,” according to, WhiteHouseHistory.org. Air conditioning sure has changed Washington and the rest of the country – and not always for the better. Before air conditioning, the heat drove us outside and brought us together. In the old days, friends sought the shade of trees or a refreshing dip in a lake or river. In the evening, neighbors sat on front porches, sipping lemonade and telling stories. At night, folks slept in groups at parks or, in Washington, along the banks of the Potomac. Even in the 1970s, when I was a kid, few homes had air conditioning. Our windows were always open. At night, you could hear neighbors talking, a distant baby crying and Pirates announcer Bob Prince calling a game on somebody’s porch radio: “He missed it by a gnat’s eyelash!” In the mornings, I’d wake early to the sound of chirping birds.

I could smell the cool dew outside my window and the toast and scrambled eggs my father was cooking in the kitchen. But air conditioning has ruined such sensations. In the neighborhood where I grew up, every house is sealed these days. All you hear outside is the constant hum of air conditioners running. Air conditioning has changed our architecture. Homes used to have high ceilings, cross-ventilation and large hallways to dissipate heat. Now we live in efficient ranches or over-designed suburban monstrosities that put the porch in the back and the garage in the front. Commercial buildings used to have windows that opened, but that isn’t necessary anymore. Today’s glass-plated buildings are designed to keep the light and air out, so that we are oblivious to whatever season it may be. But these annoyances are nothing compared to the way air conditioning has changed Washington. Before air conditioning, federal agencies routinely shut down when the heat got too high, giving them

that much less time to think up ways to spend our money. When Congress got air conditioning in the late 1920s, America took a turn for the worse. Before air conditioning, Washington was empty from mid-June to September. Now, free from worries about the heat and humidity, our Republican Congress is finding all kinds of opportunities to renege on their promises to fix health care, lower our taxes and unleash the economy. Perhaps if we shut off their taxpayer-funded AC they might be more prone to come to a much-needed consensus? We’ve had enough of their hot air. Maybe a dose of Mother Nature’s hot air will bring them to their senses. Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures of a 1970’s Childhood” and “Wicked Is the Whiskey,” a Sean McClanahan mystery novel, is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Tom@TomPurcell.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR COME ON, RAY ... I’m not sure of the point of Ray Wolbrecht’s column in your July 19 edition, but he writes that the only way to get to heaven is to love God, obey His Commands, and accept the gift of His redemption through His only Son, Jesus Christ. I’m reminded of a joke I heard when I lived in Idaho. A man arrives at the pearly gates of heav-

There’s a little town in Texas they call Capitol A, With play-like moons by night and play-like government by day. Oh, they’re going by the Constitution so they gotta be right. But the Texas Legislature’s got me really uptight. To demand For really, what could be worse? So anti-American, so perverse.

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en and St. Peter asks: “What religion?” The man responds “Methodist.” After looking at his list, St. Peter tells him to “go to Room 20, but be very quiet when you pass Room 5.” St. Peter asks a second man “What religion?” He replies “Presbyterian” and is told to go to Room 10, but be very quiet when passing Room 5. When asked for his religion, a third man replies: “I understand there being

different rooms for different denominations, but why must I be quiet when I pass Room 5?” St. Peter tells him: “The Mormons are in Room 5, and they think they’re the only ones here.” That joke could pertain to any religion that insists theirs is the only true way. I attend church regularly, but know for a fact that IF there is a heaven/an afterlife, I want to be reunited with

my Muslim and Jewish friends, as well as all the delightful agnostics and atheists I’ve known over the years. And maybe Ray is wrong that “oblivion is not a choice.” I like to think that it is more important how well we treat our fellow inhabitants of this planet and the earth itself during our lifetimes than worry about what happens after we die. Pamala Nelson Buda

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Hays Hills’ David Sweet hands over reins to new pastor. – Page 6 Hays Free Press • July 26, 2017

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Hittin’ hard like the pros From taking on Tackle Tubes to learning how to properly receive a handoﬀ from a quarterback, students at the Buda Bandits football camp gained an in-depth look into the sport. The camp, held July 19-21 at Barton Middle School, had campers learn fundamentals of the game, including proper tackling techniques, as well as X’s and O’s of the game.

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Learning the volleyball basics

PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III

Learning the fundamentals of volleyball was the focus for those attending the annual Hays Rebel volleyball camp, which was held July 24 to 26. The camp was led by Hays High head volleyball coach Stephanie Coates and her coaching staﬀ, which instructed campers on proper hitting, passing and serving techniques, along with the basics of the game. Left, joined by Hays High assistant volleyball coach Jessica Hinton, several campers listen to instruction prior to starting a drill inside of Red Gym. Center, a participant in the Hays High volleyball camp passes the ball forward during drill. Right, a group of Hays Rebel volleyball campers show proper technique prior to starting a setting drill.

Thunderstix take championship in Laredo

After finishing first at sectionals and coming up short with a second place finish at regionals, the 8U Manchaca Thunderstix capped off their 2017 season with an undefeated run in Laredo to become the champions of the 2017 PONY South Zone. The competition began with pool play Wednesday and ended with the Thunderstix blowing away the competition en route to a 3-0 record with only 5 runs allowed and earning the top seed going into bracket play. After a day off Thursday, the Thunderstix used dominating victories in their next three games as their foes managed to only scratch out two runs per game. The Thunderstix then avenged losses to the Normoyle Fearless with a one-run win to earn a berth in the championship game. The team showcased dominance in the championship game with an 11-4 win over the Fearless to claim the title.

Members of the Manchaca Thunderstix include (top row, L-R) coaches John Fey, Larry Hernandez, Seth Gamblin, Aleza Ruiz, Josh Armendariz, Dave Magallanez. Players for the team consisted of (middle row, L-R) Addison Fey, Allison Hernandez, Aubree Beck, Mia Ruiz, Miren Armendariz, Kylie Davey, Natalia Aleman, (bottom row, L-R) Lillie Gideon, Corina Lopez, Lacey Magallanez, Lauren Jordan, Kiersten Williams, Madison Howard. COURTESY PHOTO

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Education

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Hot air balloon demonstration previews inaugural Kyle festival. – Page 8

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Hays High student channels success at mock legislative session in Panama BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY

A possible future leader and aspiring filmmaker from Hays County recently returned to the U.S. after serving as President of the Senate during a mock legislative session in Panama. Hays High School student Isabella Sada says her time as President of the Senate in a foreign country was a challenging yet rewarding experience. “I feel honored being able to know that people trust your intentions along with your goals,” said Sada. “It was a big responsibility, but it was an experience and more than anything a challenge.” The Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session is the second in a threepart series of summer programs created by the National Hispanic Institute for students with

“  A good leader is not the person who can speak the best or have life solved all the time ... A good leader is someone who can bring people together for a certain goal.” – Isabella Sada

the potential to become leaders in the U.S. and Latino communities. The focus of the program is to help students like Sada receive a higher education while focusing on principled leadership in the Latino community. Sada was one of approximately 125 students from Columbia, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico and the United States who were selected to participate in the event. “Success isn’t based on grades or the number of awards you’ve received

then I study really hard.” After high school, Sada plans to direct her talent and dedication toward making films. “I hope to take it to another level and soon become a director or script writer,” Sada said. “I hope to take that career and truly give people good films that allow them to but the many times admire the work.” you’ve turned ideas into Sada cited her reality and using your grandfather as her assets to get to them and personal hero, noting that the people who follow his kindess and willingness them,” Sada said. “My to put family first as success was because of important qualities she those people and their wishes to emulate. will to trust in my along “A good leader is not with my actions.” the person who can speak Sada attributes part of the best or have life solved her success to her method all the time,” Sada said. “A of taking stress and good leader is someone challenges head on when who can bring people things get difficult. together for a certain goal.” “I deal with stress by getting whatever I am stressed about done,” said Sada. “If I am stressed about a homework or a test

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Texans for Public Education rally at capital steps

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Representatives of the Hays and San Marcos Educators of the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) joined more than 2,500 protesters on the front steps of the State Capitol July 17 for the Texans for Public Education Rally. Supporters who participated in the rally wore red in solidarity for their cause, which was to raise awareness for school ﬁnance reform, teacher pay increases and retaining union dues, among other education related issues.

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Buda doles out $25K in community funding. – Page 1D Hays Free Press • July 26, 2017

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Limb Days and election application deadlines approaching

ugust brings some city-related deadlines. Sunday, August 6, is the last day to place limbs by the street for “Limb Days.” If the city opts for the same process this year as past years’, pickup will not occur until after the city receives bids and selects a

contractor. With the usual process, contractors willing to place a bid drive through on Monday morning, August 7, to view scope of work and prepare a bid. After bids are reviewed, a contractor is hired and the removal of the limbs placed curbside before the

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t this time of year, when summer sun is doing its annual roasting of Central Texas, I am often thinking of the best ways to keep all of my lovely plants alive. As gardeners, we must try our hardest to conserve as much of our precious water for our landscapes as possible. Drip irrigation, without question, is the best way to accomplish this. The traditional approach has been to use hoses and sprinklers. Then along came the high-tech underground systems with their automatic timers, pop-up sprinklers and rotors. All of these simply throw water in the air in the hope that some of it might benefit the turf, flowerbeds and plants that it lands on. Drip irrigation, however, is a focused technique that supplies the right amount of water directly to the plant’s base. Plants love it, and will show their gratitude by flourishing through these hot summer months. To set up a drip system, connect a soft poly pipe to your water faucet, and run the pipe along the soil surface. The next step is to punch ‘emitters’ into this pipe at the base of each plant. Gardeners often use mulch to cover the pipe and emitters to further conserve moisture.

SOME OTHER BENEFITS OF DRIP IRRIGATION: 1. You save water (and therefore money) since there’s no evaporative loss to the air. It all goes directly to the plants. 2. Water is added to the soil slowly. This reduces and often eliminates water loss due to run off. 3. Weeds don’t get watered as much. 4. Plant diseases, like powdery mildew, are kept at a minimum because foliage is kept dry. 5. Water can be tailored to individual plant needs. Water loving plants can be given more by adding extra emitters, while xeriscape plants have less. 6. Best of all, drip irrigation is easy to install for both existing flower beds and vegetable gardens. Often there is no trenching and existing automatic systems can be adapted easily. When we combine drip irrigation with native and adaptive plant species, we can then all make the very best use of water… our most precious resource. Happy gardening everyone! If you have a question, send it to me via mail: iathyme@yahoo.com. (Please put ‘Ask Chris Winslow’ in the subject line.) Or mail your letter or postcard to: Ask Chris Winslow. It’s About Thyme: 11726 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748 www.itsaboutthyme. com

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Above, right, Pastor David Sweet oversees the construction of the Hays Hills Baptist Church nearly 27 years ago on FM 1626. Left are current photos of Sweet and new incoming pastor Aaron Kahler. (Head shots by Timothy Stuckey)

Hays Hills Baptist Church gets new leadership after 27 years BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY

here’s a time for everything, including changes within church leadership. Hays Hills Baptist Church recently experienced this change when David Sweet, lead pastor of 27 years, stepped aside to allow Pastor Aaron Kahler to lead the next generation. “I think Aaron’s gifts, personality and vision will lead us to reach even more young families and to shift our budget more to ministry and missions so that the gospel is heard and lived out for more people.” said Sweet, who is now the associate pastor at the church. So who is the new pastor at Hays Hills? Kahler was born in Midland to a religious family who helped cultivate his faith. He completed his undergraduate studies in Bible and Biblical Languages at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. He then completed his seminary education at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Fla. before serving as a pastor at Forest Glade Baptist Church in Mexia. Kahler joined Hays

“Although he’s young and connects well with young families, he’s also an old-soul who likes for us to sing the doxology and he preaches like a classic preacher, instead of someone trying to be hip.” –David Sweet, Associate Pastor

Hills’ staff in 2011 as Minister of Children until 2015 when he began serving in dual capacity as a Teaching Pastor. Sweet said Kahler is an “outstanding preacher and communicator” that has a high view of scripture and “deep convictions about what obedience to Christ looks like.” “Although he’s young and connects well with young families, he’s also an old-soul who likes for us to sing the doxology and he preaches like a classic preacher, instead of someone trying to be hip,” Sweet said. Sweet said Kahler served as an elder alongside him and several others for the last five years. He said the elders got to know his “heart, his theological depth and ministry’s maturity.” Earlier this year, Kahler was selected by the

church elders to serve as Lead Pastor. “I sensed that God was changing the focus on my ministry and at the same time that God was calling Aaron as our primary preacher and pastor,” Sweet said.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD The decision to give up a leadership role was difficult for Sweet, but the trust and admiration between the two pastors, as well as the trust in their own faith, has helped the transition go smoothly. Kahler said church elders believed the proposed transition would make the best use of both men’s gifts. Kahler said Sweet’s passion is for shepherding, developing small groups and leading outreach ministries. His passion is shepherding through preaching and vision. “The proposed transi-

tion allows us to combine our gifts in a way that affords me time to study, preach, and cast vision while David counsels, promotes discipleship, and oversees small groups,” Kahler said. He added the changes of leadership are indicative of some changes within the church. Kahler said the mission at Hays Hills is bringing “life-changing hope to an ever-changing people through the unchanging gospel.” “We’re committed to reaching those around us and acknowledge that as people around us change, we have to be open to change as well,” Kahler said. “One thing we don’t change, one thing that will never change, is the good news of Jesus Christ that brings hope and salvation to a world that desperately needs it,” Kahler said. Kahler explained that

there are currently two main points of emphasis for the church. One is seeking to have 20 percent of the budget allocated to missions and evangelism. The other point is creating a culture within the church in which every member is not only praying for the salvation of non-believers, but also for opportunities to share the gospel with them. “We believe that as we’re faithful to pray for the salvation of those around us and for the chance to speak into their lives the truth about Jesus,” said Kahler. “We’ll see the hope of Jesus enter into the lives of our neighbors, co-workers, family members, and friends.” As the new Lead Pastor, Kahler understands church can be an “intimidating place to visit,” but that all are welcome. “We gather on Sundays to worship Jesus and study the Bible. It’s our prayer, as we look at God’s word together each week, we would grow in our knowledge of God, so we might know the hope of Christ and the immeasurable greatness of His power toward us who believe,” said Kahler.

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OBITUARY TROYER

aircraft mechanic, tabulating machine service technician and experimental machinist before relocated to Palo Alto, California in 1955 where he set up the Tooling Fabrication at Shockley Semiconductor. He joined Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 as Head of Tooling Fabrication and in 1961 joined four Ph.D.s in the founding of Amelco Semiconductor (Teledyne) as Operations Manager. In 1967 Gene co-founded Industrial Modular Systems serving as Vice-President and General Manager; manufacturing semiconductor processing equipment until merging with GCA Corporation in 1971. Gene started consulting in 1973 setting up “turnkey electronic research and manufactur-

Born August 20, 1924 in Aberdeen, Washington, son of Emory and Jessie Troyer. After graduating from Weatherwax High School in 1942, Gene enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WWII and attended Spartan School of Aeronautics where he graduated 2nd in his class. Gene served as Flight Engineer and earned the rank of Technical Sergeant before his Honorable Discharge from the 85th Army Air Force Base Unit in December of 1945 at Randolph Field Texas. After Gene’s military service, he worked as an

ing plants” before retiring in 1986. Gene and wife Margery, of 53 years, relocated to Springfield, Oregon in 1994 where he was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, an antique automotive enthusiast with the EEVAC Automobile Club and served as Docent at the Oregon Air and Space Museum in Eugene, Oregon and loved to play golf every week. In June 2016, Gene moved to Buda, Texas and became a member of the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing in San Marcos, Texas and volunteered in the museum’s gift shop. He was also a member of the Onion Creek Senior Center in Buda, Texas where he enjoyed playing dominos and socializing

with friends. Mr. Troyer passed away Sunday, July 17th in Austin, Texas preceded in death by his wife Margery, brother Emory and sister Doris. Surviving are daughters Tara Troyer, Susan McAdams, son-in-law Patrick McAdams, four grandchildren, Geoff Pearson, Emily Pearson Garza, Joel Pearson, Dana Pearson, step-granddaughter Angel McAdams Prescott, four great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2200 Coburg Road, Eugene, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

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hildren participating in the Kyle Summer Youth Camp were treated to a hands-on preview of the city’s first hotair balloon event set for the Labor Day weekend. “We want to show them (the kids) how cool it is and give them an opportunity to see what’s going on inside the balloon,” said Sarah Watson, Pie in the Sky event planner. “If there’s any way to merge the two, we’re going to do it. Event participation is one of our main goals.” The camp, which was held last Wednesday, gave campers a chance to ask pilots questions and

interact with a hot-air balloon that was set up in the Wallace Middle School gymnasium. “Outreach is a big part of promoting the event,” Watson said. “Pilots love interacting with the community.” The pilots, Susan Garrison and Josh Sneed, combined their decades of piloting experience to engage the children with the science behind piloting hot air balloons and even allowed the children to sit inside a partially inflated balloon while explaining its functions. Garrison, who’s been piloting hot air balloons since 1984, said her love of piloting them began

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took his place in the crowded cemetery. The final death count reached 91 at Goliad, one out of five residents. The fact that far fewer lives were lost in nearby San Antonio was the direct result of the people’s gut instinct for survival. Even though their elected leaders encouraged them to stay put, blind faith told them to head for the hills.

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Buda ﬁnds $2.8M in outstanding fees BY SAMANTHA SMITH More than $2.8 million in outstanding fines have accumulated in violations and warrants and are missing from city coffers. Beth Smith, Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace and the person who oversees Buda’s municipal court, said July 18 everything “seemed to be running smoothly in the court.” Smith praised court clerks for going “above and beyond” when pursuing collections, making phone calls and sending letters informing violators of their unpaid fines. According to city documents, Buda’s Municipal Court collected just over $194,000 during the 2017 fiscal year. The municipal court handles misdemeanor violations ranging from criminal offenses to traffic violations. Buda receives the lion’s share of the collected revenue, but must allocate a portion of it to the state. Buda collected roughly $128,000 this past fiscal year. Bo Kidd, Buda police chief, said that many times when an officer is assigned to “light duty,” he/she is often tasked

“(Violators along IH-35) are very hard to track down. For whatever reason, they weren’t going to pay ... It puts us in a position where there’s not a lot we can do. But we’re also not going to Ohio to arrest someone for a speeding ticket.”

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outstanding warrants stem from people who commit traffic violations, but don’t live in the region or the state. After talking with city leaders from other communities along I-35, Ruge said other cities also experience similar problems. “Those people are very hard to track down. For whatever reason, they weren’t going to pay,” Ruge said. “It puts us in a position where there’s not a lot we can do. But we’re also not going to Ohio to arrest someone for a speeding ticket.” Crabtrey said one technique the court has used instead of arresting violators is to report the unpaid fines to the DMV. By doing so, violators cannot renew their drivers licenses

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with making collection phone calls, sending mail-outs and hanging door hangers to increase the odds of payment. Sondre Crabtrey, Buda’s municipal court clerk, said the court has been working with Buda Police to generate a local warrant list in order to knock on doors and get cases closed. According to city documents, over 4,400 violations are outstanding in Buda, with the total amount outstanding adding up to just over $1.5 million. There are also more than 3,500 outstanding warrants in Buda, with $1.3 million in outstanding fines. Buda Mayor Todd Ruge said Interstate 35 is partially to blame for the high volume of outstanding cases. He said the majority of

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Outstanding Warrant Amount unless they pay their outstanding fines. Ruge said the city also works with collection agencies to recoup some of the outstanding monies. “We do recoup some of the money along the way, but we’re also writing tickets,” Ruge said. “We’re trying to keep our head above

water.” Kidd said that since Buda wasn’t on the same network as the surrounding police departments, it was harder for a violator’s information to be picked up by an officer during a routine traffic stop. “Once the co-located communications center opens, everyone will be

on the same network,” Kidd said, referring to the proposed co-located emergency services department for Hays County. Smith said city staff should participate in warrant roundups, where she would be available to assist in processing the outstanding fines.

Buda bumps up grant awards for local nonprofit groups BY SAMANTHA SMITH

Nonprofit organizations in the community got the news Tuesday that the Buda City council would award $25,500 in grants from the general fund. The agenda originally called for distribution of $20,500. The presentation was made July 18 at a special budget workshop. Various local nonprofit organizations applied for a total of $75,000 for the grants from the city. Hays Caldwell Women’s Center Executive Director Marla Johnson was the sole public speaker about the grants. She said the city had not funded requests for the center last year. Johnson told council members that 51% of the people who were helped by the Women’s Center last year were accompanied by some form of law enforcement and that 30% of those people lived in the city limits of Buda. Council member Eileen Altmiller pleaded with council to reinstate a grant for the United Methodist Church food bank.

Local nonproﬁt organizations applied for a total of $75,000 in grants from the city of Buda’s general fund. Of those applications, the city awarded $25,500.

Altmiller explained that the Methodist Church food bank currently feeds around 140 families and also provides a base of operations for the nonprofit program Meals on Wheels. She asked city staff to find an additional $2,500 for the food bank. “I think this grant money should go toward food for people and to law enforcement that are helping people with social services who deserve this money,” Altmiller said. Council member George Haehn agreed with Altmiller that the local nonprofits or charities should be awarded grants before any outside organizations and added that the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) organization should receive at least

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a $500 grant from the City. Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Lane empathized with Johnson’s plea for more funds for social services and suggested the Women’s Center receive an additional $2,000 in grant money since so many Buda residents used the organization’s services. Buda Mayor Todd Ruge made a motion to accept the previously stated grant award amounts with a stipulation to add $500 for the ECI, $2,500 for the Methodist food bank and an additional $2,000 for the Women’s Center, bringing the total in grant funding to $25,500. Council voted unanimously to approve the grant awards which consist of less than 1% of the FY2017-2018 budget.

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Notice is hereby given that the city council of the City of Kyle will convene at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of August, 2017, at its regular meeting place in Kyle City Hall, 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas and, during such meeting, the city council will conduct a hearing to receive public comments on an ordinance of the city council of the City of Kyle, Texas, granting a transmission and distribution electric utility franchise to pedernales electric cooperative, inc. For a five year term commencing on the effective date; containing various terms and conditions with regard to the grant of such franchise; providing for a franchise fee of 4.5%; containing a severability clause; providing for the repeal of any prior ordinances, granting a franchise to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. for such purposes; and providing an effective date.

This notice is given pursuant to sec. 11.02 of the charter of the City of Kyle, Texas, which requires that no franchise or permit shall be passed except on two readings held after a public hearing for which ten (10) days notice is given. After the conclusion of the hearing, the city council may consider and take possible action to approve the ordinance granting the franchise. Jennifer Vetrano City Secretary City of Kyle, Texas July 26, 2017

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Fred Warren Davis, Jr., Deceased, were issued on July 24, 2017, in Cause No. 17-0121-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas, to: Grace Lillian Davis. 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 24th day of July, 2017 M. Elizabeth Raxter Attorney for Grace Lillian Davis 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

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City of Kyle, Texas Notice of City Council Budget Meetings and Public Hearings Proposed Operating and Capital Budget For Fiscal Year 2017-2018 The Kyle City Council is scheduled to conduct budget meetings and public hearings on the City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 including property tax rate, water and wastewater service rates, storm drainage rates, and other fees and charges for various City services. The City Manager will hold a budget workshop with the City Council on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., at Kyle City Hall located at 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 is a complete financial plan for all City funds, programs, services, operations, and capital improvement program (CIP) activities for the period covering October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 for all City expenditures totals approximately $74.8 million and includes 224.5 full time equivalent positions. Of the total $74.8 million proposed budget, the City’s General Fund budget for fiscal year 2017-18 is a balanced budget totaling approximately $23.0 million; revenues and transfers-in for General Fund totals approximately $23.0 million and expenditures and transfers-out total approximately $23.0 million. A general summary of the City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 for all City funds including debt service is provided below: FOR ALL CITY FUNDS • Estimated Beginning Fund Balance • Estimated Revenue • Estimated Available Funds • Estimated Expenditures • Estimated Ending Fund Balance

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The Kyle City Council is scheduled to hold budget meetings and public hearings on the proposed budget and rates for fiscal year 2017-2018 at Kyle City Hall located at 100 West Center Street, Kyle, Texas, on the following dates: • City Council Budget Workshop No. 2: • Public Hearing No. 1 on Budget & Rates: • Public Hearing No. 2 on Budget & Rates: • Adoption of Budget & Rates (1st Reading): • Adoption of Budget & Rates (2nd Reading):

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Mitigating growing pains key in Kyle leader’s annual address BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY

How Kyle plans to keep pace with its rapid growth was the tone of Scott Seller’s third State of the City address Tuesday. Sellers said reports that Kyle could reach a population of 100,000 in 20 years are “realistic.” “The biggest thing facing Kyle is our growth,” Sellers said. Sellers discussed several proposals and initiatives put forward to mitigate concerns that come with such rapid expansion. Those include future residential developments and bringing retail and industry jobs to the area, while focusing on quality of life initiatives. The city is able to expand and accomplish more due to efforts from residents and city hall,

“We have $600,000 homes being bought and sold today, we didn’t have that two years ago ... The demand is here for upper scale citizenry and retail.” –Scott Sellers, city manager

Sellers said. “We are able to do more with the same or less,” Sellers said. “This is a testament to our great employees and city council members. One of the main concerns from residents regarding the development of new residential areas is where the additional supply of water would come from.” Sellers said the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA), formerly the Hays Caldwell Public

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To all persons interested in the Estate of Rogelio Salazar-Tamez, Deceased, Cause No. 16-0084-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 14th day of March, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Rogelio Salazar-Tamez, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above noted date and time. Applicant's Attorney: John M. Lane 13785 Research Blvd., Suite 125 Austin, TX 78750 512-655-2141 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 10th day of July, 201 7. Liz Q. Gonzalez County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Christopher Alaniz, Deputy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Elva Mae Menking, Deceased, were issued on July 19, 2017, under Docket No. 17-0107-P,

pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to Anthony Ray Goodson, Jr. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, Estate of Elva Mae Menking, Deceased c/o John H. Gilliam John H. Gilliam Law Oﬃce 302 W. Martin Luther King Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED July 26th, 2017. John H. Gilliam By: /s/ John H. Gilliam Attorney for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jack Carroll Starlin, Deceased, were issued on July 5, 2017, in Cause No. 17-0173-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, Hays County, Texas to: Roberta Thomason Starlin. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o John Hall Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Dated the 17th day of July, 2017 John Hall Attorney for Roberta Thomason Starlin State Bar No.: 08759880 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: johnhall@lawyer.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held at StorageAuction.com on August 3, 2017 at 2pm. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH.

Safe-n-Sound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. MANUEL GOMES RUIZ – 10X20 NC – Full of misc. household items. TREMAYNE WILLIAMS – 5X10 NC – Flat screen TV, mattress SUSAN FORREST – 5X10 NC – Full of misc. items

NOTICE OF SALE

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. They will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Morningstar Mini Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below. Date: 08/07/2017 Time: 10:15 A.M. Location: Morningstar Mini Storage, 1001 W. Goforth Rd., Buda, TX 78610 Units: Unit 1073 – Sam Harper – Stand Up Mirror, Luggage Bags; Unit 2093 – Sheila Mae Burbage – Hope Chest, Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Household; Unit 2153 – Brandon Urban – Tires, Stroller, Misc. Household; Unit 3111 – Jennifer Alfaro – TV’s, Entertainment Center, Boxes, Misc. Household; Unit B220 – Mark Peevey – Plastic Tubs, Yard Items, Boxes, Misc.

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NOTIFICATION FOR FLOOD HAZARD REVISIONS

City of Kyle, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program Regulation 65.7(b) (1), hereby gives notice of the City’s intent to revise the flood hazard information generally located between Spring Branch Drive and Marketplace Avenue. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Spring Branch Creek from a point approximately 650 feet downstream of Spring Branch Drive to the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing. As a result of the revision, the floodway shall

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