SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 SAFETY FIRST
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County residents turn out for emergency preparedness event.
Citizens On Patrol keeps on despite lack of funding.
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Kyle Police mourn death of officer STAFF REPORT
his staff intends to A bright personality honor the known to crack jokes and memory display a smile is the imof Solis, age many in the tight-knit while also Kyle Police community try to heal Monday remember as they a “hole in honor Officer Fernando our famSolis. ily.” SOLIS Even as the circum“We stances surrounding his have tragic death remain under many unanswered quesinvestigation, Kyle Police tions,” Barnett said in a Chief Jeff Barnett said statement. “But what we
need right now is to come together as a family to help, to listen, to heal, and to keep moving forward to serve the residents of Kyle.” Solis, 28, of Kyle, died Sept. 16 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a city of San Marcos press release. Officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to the Ashbury Place Apartments, located in the 1300 block of Won-
der World Drive, around 5 p.m. Sunday for a report of a man who had been shot and was dead. The victim, later identified as Solis, was found in his vehicle with an apparent self-inflicted wound, according to the release. Solis was off-duty at the time of his death. Kim Hilsenbeck, Kyle communications specialist, said the city’s hearts “are heavy today” and
that San Marcos Police informed Kyle authorities of Solis’ death. “Losing a co-worker and fellow law enforcement officer is akin to losing a family member, regardless of the circumstances,” Hilsenbeck said. She added that San Marcos Police are investigating the incident. Barnett said all Kyle Po-
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Texas ranks high in property taxes BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
BY EXSAR ARGUELLO As the fight over Electro Purification’s proposed water permit starts to boil, representatives from the Houston-based firm Monday sought to keep Hays County out of the fray. Despite hours of deliberation, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) is opting to wait until October to determine who will be a part of the EP permit battle. Monday’s hearing in Austin is the latest chapter in the EP saga. The water firm is seeking a permit from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) to pump nearly one billion gallons of groundwater per year from the Trinity Aquifer for wholesale use.
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Burleson construction begins
A construction worker monitors the progress of an excavator as it digs into the ground for utility placement along north Burleson Street in front of historic Kyle City Hall Monday. It has begun – work on the long proposed improvement on Burleson Street is finally underway. Even with recent rains, work crews begin the process of fixing the first part of the Burleson Street improvement from Miller to Lockhart. Work is expected to last on that portion until November.
County officials question century-old water rights law BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
As the fight over groundwater rages on, some Hays County officials are questioning the relevance of the century-old law outlining water rights, which they
believe is archaic. Rule of capture, a state law that is more than 100 years old, allows landowners the right to capture all groundwater they can obtain. Lon Shell, Hays Coun-
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ty Pct. 3 Commissioner, said this system has caused problems in the past for Texas and a new form of groundwater regulation would be a more sensible solution for the county. “Doesn’t my neighbor
have the same rights as I do? There has to be a way to provide rules to protect each other’s property rights,” Shell said. “I can’t use my property rights per the
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COMING UP Final Annual Brent Thurman bull ride Some of the top professional bull riders will meet one last time later this month to pay tribute to a fallen cowboy and raise money for a worthy cause during the 20th annual Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Ride. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. All proceeds go to the Marbridge Ranch. More information can be found at brentthurman.com.
Dripping Springs Pioneer Day Step back in time in Texas history at the Pound House in Dripping Springs. This event will feature Civil War re-enactments, blacksmithing demonstrations, live music, craft stations, a petting zoo, food and vendors. For more information, visit DrPoundHistoricalFarmstead.org.
MARRIOTT Two Marriott hotels proposed for Kyle.
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Southwest writers host book signing
Literary enthusiasts are invited to a reception, book sale and signing with three acclaimed Texas authors: Elizabeth Crook, Stephen Harrigan and Ann Weisgarber. The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 23 2 to 4 p.m. at the Alkek Library. For event details and to RSVP, visit TheWittliffCollections. TXState.edu/events.
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Property tax reform has been a central issue in the state legislature in previous sessions, but a lack of progress still leaves Texans as some of the highest payers in property tax in the nation. According to a new Wallethub study, Texas ranks as the fourth highest percentage of property taxes paid to the government. Texas is one of seven states that does not have a state income tax, which leaves the Lone Star State relying heavily on property taxes to fund programs such public education and local governments. “Governments need revenue, and they collect it from different sorts of taxation,” said Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at Wallethub. “In Texas, the local government relies heavily on real estate taxes. The advantage of this type of taxation is that it is fixed in location, as opposed to income tax that can be shifted to lower tax states.” Gonzalez said the amount of property tax revenue collected gets higher as property values increase.
EP seeks pumping permit despite water concerns
5th Annual Fajita Fiesta & Cook- Off
The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present this free event that offers something for all ages Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 in downtown Buda. There will be food, music and a taste of cultures. The tantalizing aroma of sizzling fajitas will fill the air, attracting people from the Rio Grande to north of the Mason Dixon Line. For more information, visit budachambertx. com/fajita-fiesta.
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County supports workforce housing complex BY EXSAR ARGUELLO A lack of workforce housing options in northern Hays County is motivating local leaders to support a project that would construct more homes for lower income Kyle residents. The NRP Group, a San Antonio-based development company, is looking to develop a workforce housing project at 3800 Dacy Lane in Kyle, which would bring 324 new apartment units to the area. And at the Sept. 11 Hays County Commissioners Court meeting, county commissioners unanimously voted to approve a resolution of no objection to the project, a preliminary step before receiving approval from the city. “We want to offer a workforce housing project to an area where that doesn’t yet exist,” said Jason Arechiga, vice president of development for the NRP Group. “Who are they? These are your
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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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Citizens on Patrol on track despite lack of funding BY KATIE BURRELL
Police and members of the Kyle Citizens Police Academy are working on a solution to improve safety in Kyle. The project, called Citizens on Patrol, is designed to reduce the amount of work imposed on officers by using specially trained volunteers. Kyle City Council Member Alex Villalobos proposed funding for the organization during the Sept. 4 meeting, but was struck down by a split vote. Villalobos asked for $5,000 of the city’s $84.9M budget to go towards Citizens on Patrol. Three of the six city council members in attendance Sept. 4 felt the project held a potential legal liability; council will discuss the project further at a later date. “I think it could be a great program,” Council Member Damon Fogley, who opposed the project, said Sept. 4. “I think it works in other cities too that are short staffed on officers, which we are. I just think it’s too early right now to set that money aside. I want to see more on the program.” Members of the program would be volunteers, but funding would go toward a specially marked, cityowned cruiser for members to use. Members will be alumni of the Citizens Police Academy, who go under additional advanced training to learn how to direct traffic, patrol neighborhoods and report back to police officers.
The project, called Citizens on Patrol, is designed to reduce the amount of work imposed on officers by using specially trained volunteers.
The Citizens Police Academy currently trains citizens to assist police with volunteer work in times of need, when police are understaffed or have too many calls. Steve Huskey, president of the Kyle Citizens Police Academy is leading the efforts with police to create the initiative because he wants to see more officers in the field, and fewer directing traffic. “There are a lot of tedious operations that police have to do that volunteers could step in and do,” Huskey said. “We would be observing and reporting as our only mission. It’s citizens helping citizens.” Huskey said he hopes that by the end of the year, the organization could help with traffic control, transportation for elderly residents and other tasks to allow police to do more tasking work. The project may not be complete by December as the additional advanced class must still be implemented, rules and procedures for the organization will have to be approved by city council and fundraising for the special cruiser will have to be raised. Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said he sees the project beginning in 2019, as it is still in its early stages
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Haze is a 1-year-old, female Boxer mix. She is spring-loaded and loves to show off her big brains. She does well indoors and knows her manners pretty well for a young pup. She has been around other dogs but doesn’t quite understand how to play properly. With the right master, she’ll be a world class companion!
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The following highlights are police reports from Hays County law enforcement as well as
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lice staff should take time to reflect on what happened and “talk with a counselor or a member of the clergy if they desire.” Kyle city staff has access to the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, which provides psychological first aid for first responders following a traumatic incident or event. The CISM, whose founder is Kyle’s current Victim Services Coordinator, was dispatched in late 2017 following the shooting death of San Marcos Police Officer Kenneth Copeland. Kyle Police also has a chaplain program, where officers can talk with a member of the clergy. Kyle has an employee assistance program free for its staff. “We know this is a difficult time for Solis’ family and his work family,” Barnett said. The department has also seen an outpouring of support from the community and area law enforcement and emergency service entities. The Kyle Fire Department along with the San
of planning. Barnett said the department plans to start with four CPA alumni and put them through an additional level of training. The sole purpose of those volunteers would be to look for any activity that’s suspicious or possibly criminal in nature and then report it to dispatchers. “They (COP volunteers) are not going to interact with or detain suspects, or anything police officers do.” Barnett said the project would help officers monitor the Kyle community in residential areas and downtown.
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Marcos Hays County EMS expressed condolences to Kyle Police via Twitter late Sunday. San Marcos Police Chief Chase Stapp expressed his departmetn’s condolences to Solis’ family and Kyle Police Monday. “Kyle PD is grateful to all the individuals and agencies that reached out during this difficult time with their condolences and offers of support,” Barnett said. “It means a lot to all of us.” Prior to his hire with Kyle Police, Solis, a 2008 Hays High graduate, worked at H-E-B for several years before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in the military, Solis served as a motor vehicle operator from 2011 until his honorable discharge in 2015. Solis was a father of two young sons who are 2 years old and 6 years old. Barnett said Kyle Police has extended its condolences to Solis’ family. “We are grateful for the time that Fernando was able to be a part of the family of brothers and sisters in blue,” Barnett said.
Delilah is a 1-year-old, female shorthair gray and white. She is a sweet and silly kitty. She’ll pretend she’s not looking at you when she’s really laying upside down watching your every move. She’s very attentive when she hears food. She’s a little shy but really loves interaction!
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Opinion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The water under your property may be yours, but what is failed to be understood is that water doesn’t just sit in one place – it moves. So if your neighbors’ wells go dry, so will yours.”
–Linda Rogers, president of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Story, pg. 1
Hays Free Press • September 19, 2018
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Dang, what stinks?
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very once in a while, I like to write an informative column for all y’all who might not have access to scientific publications, scholarly journals or mind-altering elixirs. Some folks just don’t have the mental acuity to fully grasp certain scientific theories, or perhaps they just don’t read anything besides unsubstantiated Facebook posts and obscure tweets. Well, as a member of the scientific community, I think it’s my duty to share a fascinating discovery about one of the planets in our celestial neighborhood. Recently, a group of British astronomers using the powerful Gemini telescope were able to determine that the cloud bank that hovers over Uranus contains the malodorous gas hydrogen sulfide. For those of y’all who aren’t familiar with unsavory vapors, hydrogen sulfide is the gas associated with rotten eggs and the squeaky emissions from mammalian derrieres. Okay, for y’all who don’t speak French, I’m talking about smelly poots. You know, cutting the cheese. Lettin’ one slip. SBD. Astronomers have known for a while that there is methane gas surrounding Uranus. It’s what gives the planet that pretty blue appearance. The Voyager 2 probe informed scientists that the clouds surrounding the planet definitely contains gas, but after a closer look into Uranus, the Brits determined there is some stinky hydrogen sulfide gas mixed in. That’s right, folks, in our solar system, Uranus is the smelliest thing out there. Y’all might wonder why that would concern us here on Earth. Oh, I don’t know. It took a wad of money to tell us that one of our planets is flatulent. Why are we spending a fortune sending people and probes out into space when we should be spending that money here on Earth? Now, I don’t mind them sending up satellites. How else am I gonna be able to tune into a European soccer match and take an hour nap in front of my TV? There’s some talk about sending folks to Mars, and maybe some day in the distant future, we’ll build a colony on the Red Planet.
Crow’s Nest by Clint Younts
Even if I live long enough to see that day, I wouldn’t want to live on Mars. Not a single tree on the entire rock. Where am I supposed to sit and drink my beer? No, sir! You can just leave me and my Yeti back here on Earth. I hear it’d take years to fly to Mars, and it’s even a longer voyage up to Uranus. And once you get there, you’ll step out of your rocket ship, take a big whiff of fresh air and say, “My gawd! What stinks?” Who knows? After spending a decade soaring through space, closed up in a tin can with a dozen people and no washing machine, the atmosphere on Uranus might be quite refreshing. You know, if we could capture that gas from Uranus, we could use it here on Earth as an energy source. Anyone who watched Blazing Saddles is aware of the combustibility of methane gas. If we run a pipe from Uranus to my propane tank, I could take two, maybe three hot showers a week, but I bet some citizens on Jupiter or Saturn would protest over the pipeline. I kinda feel sorry about Uranus. With a name like that, I bet as a young planet it was the butt of a lot of jokes. That Neptune, known for his witty sense of humor, would enter a crowded galaxy and say, “Did the toilet explode or is that Uranus?” Or “Is Jupiter burning his trash again or is Uranus gassy again?” Oh, what a kidder! Hey, it’s not fair to ostracize Uranus just because it’s passing gas. It’s not fair. That’s just the way it is. Here’s my theory on why Uranus smells a bucket of rotten duck eggs: Of all the planets in the Milky Way, Uranus suffers from lactose intolerance.
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esperate times can call for desperate measures and it seems incumbent U.S. Senator Ted Cruz might be getting awfully needy these days. At least that’s the feeling in many circles this week after news broke of Cruz’ recent, and controversial, campaign fundraising mailers. Those mailers, encased in a manila colored envelope, look darn near close to a legal summons. In fact, the mailers have the words “SUMMONS ENCLOSED-OPEN IMMEDIATELY” emblazoned on the front. According to reports, such tactics are common and not necessarily illegal. Those in the Cruz camp maintain the mailers identify their purpose, and that it’s part of his campaign. But imagine the frustration, and the fear,
who are okay with this. Cruz’ move should be interpreted more as a desperate ploy than anything else. You have by Moses to think that Cruz is realLeos III izing U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke, his opthat could circulate in ponent this November, the mind of thousands is slowly riding a wave of of residents who receive momentum that is clossuch trash. What’s worse ing the nine-point sepais the idea that the target- ration between the two. ed audience is the older Look no further than generation, who might a slew of attack ads, one be more susceptible that claims O’Rourke is to Cruz’s petty grifting “too reckless for Texas.” scheme. These are the You just have to look at people most commonly Cruz’ past to realize the the victims of mail and man is too reckless for phone scams, and are Texans to trust. more than likely living on What recklessness? fixed incomes. Cruz falsely blamed unAll of this done in the documented residents name of getting more for the death of an ICE money for a race that’s agent earlier this year. In suddenly more up-intruth, it was an accident the-air than most people that killed the agent. thought. It’s also coming from Shame on Cruz. Shame Cruz, whose own party on his campaign. And regularly doesn’t align shame on his sycophants with him and, at times,
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doesn’t support his proposed policies. His own President even cast shadow on Cruz and his abilities, insulting him during the course of the 2016 election. Roughly two years later and Cruz is guffawing at the Commander-in-Chief’s claim of support of his reelection campaign. That dog collar must be comfortable. Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised Cruz has resorted to such a sleazy tactic. Maybe that’s something we should have seen coming. Should we as Texans continue to have to deal with that? No. We shouldn’t. We expect better. Unfortunately, it seems this is the new battleground politics will be fought. If that’s the case, we all lose. No matter if we’re red or blue.
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HCISD reports increase in cell phone incidents following $10 citation rule $1,160 worth of violations so far
BY KATIE BURRELL
Just over $1,000 in fines stemming from cell phones confiscated at Hays CISD high schools has so far been collected since the start of the school year. It’s all part of Hays CISD’s crackdown against distractions in the classroom, which began when the board of trustees in August approved a $10 fine for phones collected due to violations of its telecommunications policy during the school day. The rule took effect Aug. 27, but the district offered a three-day grace period at the start of the semester before teachers began enforcing policy. Unauthorized use of cell phones can include texting, browsing social media sites or gaming. “Before the semester we received concerns over the policy,” said Tim Savoy, HCISD chief communications officer. “But since, we haven’t had any complaints from parents or teachers. If we do something unpopular we usually hear about it through email or our Let’s Talk program.” The increase in confiscated phones is expected as teachers are being more diligent under the new rule, Savoy said. Before establishing the $10 fine, the district established the Drive Your Own Device (DYOD) program to encourage the appropriate use of phones and tablets for learning. Savoy said the DYOD program, which has been in place for six years, created a gray area for technology use in the
Hays CISD’s $10 fine will go toward a charitable cause; a worthy cause has not yet been determined. Hays High students are responsible for the majority of the fines. Of the 116 phones collected so far, 92 of those were confiscated from Hays High students.
classroom. Prior to DYOD, the district had a $15 plan in place, which many parents found to be too high, leading them to believe there was a push to confiscate phones for profit, Savoy said. Hays CISD’s $10 fine will go toward a charitable cause; a worthy cause has not yet been determined. “The fines won’t benefit a specific campus in any way, so the only reason to confiscate would be to decrease distractions in the classroom,” said Hays High School principal David Pierce. Pierce said there was no negative data point, such as falling test scores or grades, that drove the push against cellphone misuse. Teachers and some students just wanted to decrease texting, social media use and video gaming during class time, Pierce said. Data provided by district officials states the fine
applies to high school students, but middle school students’ cellphones are also subject to confiscation. Hays High students are responsible for the majority of the fines. Of the 116 phones collected so far, 92 of those were confiscated from Hays High students. There is no limit to how long the school can hold devices, but should a student be unable or unwilling to pay, there will be an option to work community service hours in exchange. Parents flocked to social media before the semester to express concerns about the new policy. Many parents said the fine was excessive, and it was possibly dangerous for students to be without their phones. The district has not reported receiving similar complaints to date. “We do have some parental support,” Savoy said. “They know we’re doing the right thing.”
Happy 68th anniversary, Bob and Joy Spillar Purcell
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ob and Joy Spillar Purcell will be celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary on Sunday September 23rd 2018. The event will be at their ranch near Dripping Springs, Texas, from 2 to 5 p.m. The celebration will be hosted by their four children and their spouses including Teri & Robert Morgan of Austin, Tami & Wayne Burklund of Lexington, Todd & Connie Purcell of Dripping Springs and Traci & Doug Smith of Johnson City. Bobby Jo Purcell and Joy Laverne Spillar were married on September 22, 1950 at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin and made their home in Austin for many years until moving to their ranch near Dripping Springs. In addition to raising their children, they both had long and varied professional careers in the Austin area. Joy’s interest led her to becoming a successful real estate investor in the Hill Country. Bob worked for the City of Austin as an electrical inspector for 35 years before retiring and starting an electrical contracting company with his son Todd. Joining in the celebration will be their grandchildren Brad Morgan, Kendra Smith, Tyler Purcell, Justin Purcell, Dooley Smith, Kristen Lamb and her
husband John and Courtney Griffin and her husband Michael. Also joining them will be their great grandchildren Kiera Morgan, Harmony Morgan, Neiko Bradford, Morgan Lamb, Graham Booth, Chloe Morgan, Sydney Lamb, Liem Bradford and Lily Morgan. Please join us in this celebration as a come and go event. Bob and Joy request only the honor of your presence and no gifts, please.
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In July, BSEACD’s board of directors approved a contested case hearing on the permit, at the request of EP. On Sept. 17, landowners and representatives tried to make their case a part of the contested case proceedings. One of those requesting party status was Lon Shell, Hays County Pct. 3 commissioner, who represented the county in its search for party status. “Jacob’s Well is at the headwaters of Cypress Creek and is a preserve and park within the Hays County park system that is owned by the county,” Shell said. “If pumping is allowed, there may not be a Jacob’s Well.” Edmond and Eddie McCarthy, attorneys for EP, argued Hays County was not in the immediate area affected by EP’s drilling. Additionally, EP’s legal
team said the county does not have the authority to regulate groundwater, which can only be done by groundwater districts. Shell argued Hays County has land in the immediate area of impact, including water reserves off of FM 2325 in Wimberley that would service citizens in the case of a fire. If the county’s wells go dry, Shell said the county would not be able to serve those areas in an emergency. James Chisholm, a landowner and rancher living within one mile of EP’s wells, said EP pumping 2.5 million gallons per day from the Trinity Aquifer would have a negative impact on his business. “EP is forcing me to give up my livelihood,” Chisholm said. “I make $120,000 from selling cattle, which rely on the water from my wells. If
my well goes dry, I will lose everything. EP is devastating my rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Eddie McCarthy said Chisholm’s well falls within the jurisdiction of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD), which should disqualify him from affected party status. EP submitted its permit application through the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD). Joanne Summerhays, the administrative law judge on the case, said the entities seeking party status are expected to submit briefs to SOAH by Oct. 8 for review; an additional reply brief is due Oct. 16. Summerhays will determine affected party status at that time. Final hearings on the case are expected by summer 2019.
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firefighters, teachers and police officers.” Arechiga said the project will provide housing for citizens who make less than 60 percent of the median household income in Kyle. According to 2016 U.S. Census Bureau data, the median income in Kyle was $74,771. To qualify for the Dacy Lane apartments, residents can make no more than $43,662. “There are workforce/ affordable housing options in San Marcos, but none in Kyle or Buda,” Arechiga said. “Like our projects in San Marcos, this development would be packed with amenities, wood flooring, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.” With the upcoming expansion of Dacy Lane to Windy Hill Road, Arechiga said the location of the project would best benefit the community,
The NRP Group, a San Antonio-based development company, is looking to develop a workforce housing project at 3800 Dacy Lane in Kyle, which would bring 324 new apartment units to the area. as it would be near Seton Medical Center Hays and Chapa Middle School. Although local leaders support more workforce housing options, some argue the lack of high paying jobs is more of the problem than affordable housing. Kyle City Councilmember Dex Ellison said he is in support of workforce housing options, but wants the city to continue its efforts to attract employers who can provide incomes to support residents and their families. “When over 80 percent of working residents
many years in the county; cities such as San Marcos have already implemented a diverse pool of housing options. “The design of this development seems to be top-notch,” Ingalsbe said. “I’ve seen the other de-
commute outside of the city for work each day, that means a lot of people are gone for significant periods of time,” Ellison said. “If we can get people gainfully employed in the city and show that this growing population will be here through much of the day, this can lead to more opportunities for the city, but just as importantly for residents to spend less time commuting, money on gas, etcetera.” Hays County Commissioner for Precinct 1, Debbie Ingalsbe said workforce housing has been a topic of discussion for
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However, considering that no other taxation has been enforced in Texas, property taxes alone must be enough to support local governments. The addition of a state income tax could burden Texas citizens as property taxes are some of the highest in the country. However, a drawback on reliance from property tax revenue with the implementation of a state income tax could balance things out. In January, Governor Greg Abbott outlined a plan to alleviate concern over “skyrocketing property taxes,” which includes a cap of no more than 2.5 percent growth in the property tax rate. Any higher would need voter approval. “The addition of income tax would not bring with it a lowering of property taxes, and would therefore only burden residents even more,” Gonzalez said. “This could result in people failing to pay their taxes, which would consequently lead to a drop in revenues for the local government.” For Rebecca Minnick, a real estate agent in Wimberley, working with outof-state buyers can prove to be difficult when clients learn how high the property taxes are. “These buyers come here and think that they’ll get a whole lot for their money, which to some extent is true,” Minnick said. “Land and utilities are cheaper,
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Rule of capture, a state law that is over 100 years old, allows landowners the right to capture all groundwater they can obtain. groundwater battles. “The water under your property may be yours, but what is failed to be understood is that water doesn’t just sit in one place – it moves,” Rogers said. “So if your neighbors’ wells go dry, so will yours.” According to the History and Evolution of the Rule of Capture by attorney Harry Grant Potter, Texas stands alone as the only western state that continues to follow the Rule of Capture. “This is an issue that does not follow political lines,” Shell said. “The Rule of Capture, at least in Central Texas, doesn’t make sense. People understand the importance of our resources, especially water.” In Sipriano v. Great Springs Water of America, Inc. (1999), the Texas Supreme Court refused to overturn the rule of capture in favor of reasonable reuse. Despite the ruling, Justice Nathan Hecht’s concurring opinion outlines what he believes are apparent flaws with the Rule of Capture. “It is revolting to have
but property tax is the big offset here.” Minnick said she recently had an out-of-state client who was looking to buy property in Texas, but ultimately decided to purchase property in Tennessee, where the property taxes are significantly lower. From her experience as a realtor, Minnick said the middle class suffers the most from high property taxes. “If you want to upgrade from a ‘starter home’ to a larger piece of property, that can prove to be difficult when property taxes are put in the mix,” Minnick said. “A $500,000 home can easily run your property taxes up to $10,000 a year. And to those looking to upgrade, that could be a real deterrent.” According to the Wallethub report, Texas has consistently had some of the highest property tax rates in the country since 2010. The annual taxes on a $185,000 home is $3,435 a year. In Texas, where the median home value is $142,700, residents with appraised homes in this price range can expect to pay around $2,654 a year on property taxes. “The younger generation will be the first generation to not be as successful as their parents, and we might see a shift in how people value home ownership,” Minnick said. “Property taxes may not be a deal killer for all, but it is for some.”
no better reason for a rule of law than that it was laid down in the time of Henry IV,” Hecht wrote. “It is still more revolting if the grounds upon which it was laid down have vanished long since, and the rule simply persists from blind imitation of the past.” Over the course of 50 years, the Texas Supreme Court has overwhelmingly reiterated the legislature’s power to regulate groundwater, based on recent cases, Potter wrote. If these regulations were to be adopted at a statewide level, it could make the Rule of Capture obsolete. Shell said he is in support of the Texas Legislature granting local districts more power to work towards reasonable rules to protect property rights while regulating groundwater. “The Rule of Capture may work in other parts of the state, but I do know it does not work here,” Shell said. “We need better rules to protect each others’ rights. Your rights end where someone else’s begin.”
ernment has a hand in promoting opportunities for people to earn a living wage and right here in Kyle,” Ellison said. “I want to help build up families to hopefully get beyond renting one day and into owning.”
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Rule of Capture detriment of another individual.” While the state has worked on alleviating some of the major flaws with the Rule of Capture, officials have never legislatively abolished it. In 1949, the 51st Texas Legislature established the creation of the groundwater conservation districts in an attempt to regulate excessive groundwater pumping. The creation of groundwater districts in 1949 was meant to control and regulate excessive pumping, and the law is still in existence today. Linda Rogers, president of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, said the system does not work and will have to change, as water becomes more of a valuable resource in Texas. “As long as we continue to value property rights over everything, the system will not change,” Rogers said. “You hear some chatter about it in the legislature every session, but talking about changing property rights is like having a noose around your neck.” Rogers said the Rule of Capture can make the regulatory job difficult, but predicts the system will change in the next decade as Texas continues to fight
velopments (NRP Group) has, and the longevity and quality speak highly of what you all do.” Arechiga said residents are being priced out of their neighborhoods in northern Hays County. “Ideally, I think gov-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ON TAX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAXRATE RATE Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 1 (the "District") will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2018 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at the offices of Murfee Engineering Company, 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite D110, Austin, Texas 78746. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. FOR the proposal: Directors Jimmy “Chip” Wray, Jr., Tara Hayes, Cynthia Schultz, and Leisha Ehlert. AGAINST the proposal: None. PRESENT and not voting: None. ABSENT: Director Matt Rutherford. The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.
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Safety first Admin Training Lieutenant Katie Contreras of San Marcos demonstrates CPR techniques that can be effective without requiring mouth-to-mouth contact. Below, Hays County residents learn to apply pressure to and pack bloody wounds. Contreras taught the techniques Sept. 15 during multiple emergency training courses provided free during an emergency preparedness fair hosted by The Hays County Office of Emergency Management.
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until we can get there with an ambulance.” Tying tourniquets, The most popular class packing bloody wounds of the day was a Civiland practicing CPR were ian Response to Active all activities Hays County Shooter Events (CRASE) residents learned Saturclass; more than 50 famiday at the Hays CISD Per- lies took part. forming Arts Center. Wesley Lowe, school It was part of the “Pre- resource officer (SRO) pare for Tomorrow- Are at Lehman High, taught You Ready?” event hosted CRASE and emphasized by the Hays County Ofthat civilian response is fice of Emergency Manimperative to survival agement. despite quick response The event was meant times from local law ento inform hundreds of forcement. Hays County residents “The faster you get about life-saving skills through the stages of such as responding to an denial and deliberation active shooter, performto act the greater your ing CPR and stopping chance,” Lowe said. bleeds. Kyle Egerton, Buda resAdmin Training Lieuident and father of two, tenant Katie Contreras, attended every class and who taught the seminar paid special attention to “Stop the Bleed,” said she the CRASE demonstrabelieves civilian response tion as his children are to emergency situations starting school. Egerton can save lives despite said he wants to prepare rapid response from First them in case they are in Responders and Emeran emergency situation. gency Medical Techni“With increasing hoscians. tility in the world and the “Anybody who is unin- increasing frequency of jured can treat somebody shooting events and natelse and is going to be ural disasters, I think it’s able to save them quicker critical to be educated in ...” Contreras said. “ ... how to respond,” Egerton
said. “The class was an opportunity to ask an important question I’ve had about engaging an active shooter or my own in self defense.” Lowe said if a civilian disarms an active shooter in an emergency, they will be fine if they are not armed when emergency personnel arrive. Representatives for the city of Kyle set up a booth about flood safety as the county has seen regular flash floods in recent weeks. “Flooding is the most
common natural disaster in this area,” said Brian Lillibridge, assistant director of public works. “We monitor our streets and monitor the weather, so we can mobilize and shut the streets down.” The Kyle Public Works administration offered flood maps that showed roads commonly closed during a flood and recommended residents always turn around to avoid driving through deep water. This information can also be located on the city’s website.
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eaders, apologies for typing the wrong month when Montage called attention to the September Council Meeting. I quickly put a notice on NextDoor and the Facebook of Loving MountainCity when I caught the error. Our volunteer alderpersons went through a tough couple weeks before the September council meeting, with lost sleep, after creating a proposed budget that cut funding for Dumpster Days, Limb Days, and Loving Mountain City. No citizens attended the budget preparation meeting. If citizens had been in attendance, their comments on proposed changes would only have been received after the meeting, one on one. Citizens cannot comment during a meeting. Comments can only be made beforehand, before the council goes through the agenda and (usually) votes on agenda items. In public comments, I’ve heard citizens mention how hard it is to comment without being privy to any details on almost cryptic agenda item topics. Last month, a citizen explained that it’s particularly difficult to comment on the Board of Adjustments agenda (within the council agenda), when only an address with proposed building plans or one sort of another is listed, with no indication of what’s proposed at the address. After about a 30 minute retreat into executive session during the September meeting, the council emerged to cover the September agenda items related to proposed budgets. The proposed budget for fiscal year October 2018 – September 2019 was adjusted to give Loving Mountain City $500 and to implement a compromise for Limb Days and Dumpster Days. The compromise
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calls for Dumpster Days one year, and Limb Days the next. In 2019, it’ll be Dumpster Days. During executive session, the council ditched plans to move the Public Message Board to the City Hall’s back porch. A new message board may be installed soon as a Scout project. It will be on the front side of city property. During the meeting, Mayor Phillip Taylor emphasized that our emergency services, for which the City budgeted $22,000, is in no way connected to the new fire station in Mountain City. Not a penny goes for fire protection. Some wondered why they saw no public notice of the deadline for filing for city office. The notice was posted, according to law, on June 21st inside the locked City Hall. The notice was taped to a ledge in a passageway. At the end of July, a notice was posted on the public message board when the city secretary returned from an out of town trip. From my perspective, the delayed posting on the public board was simply oversight. The three incumbents filed on the last day, before the deadline. The council cancelled the election, and will not need to expend tax dollars to conduct an election. It’s never too late to volunteer to help Loving Mountain City. If you’re willing to serve some hours at Fire & Ice on October 13, contact Amy Hilton, lovingmountaincity@gmail.com . And, it’s never too late to send tidbits. If they miss one column, I’ll save for the next. Ptom5678@gmail.com (subject: tidbit) or 512268-5678. Thanks. Love, Pauline
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pair of ambitious Irishmen applied for a giant land grant in sparsely settled Texas on Sept. 20, 1826. They did not want much, just the entire coastal plain between the Sabine and the Nueces! James Power was 21 years old, when he left the Emerald Isle for the New World in 1809. The shrewd merchant
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Power was prosperous but far from satisfied. Scanning the skies for just the right rainbow, he believed his personal pot of gold was waiting for him in newly independent Mexico. While Power did not know the first thing about the nation nor a single word of the language, he did not let his ignorance dampen his
enthusiasm. Blinded by the unlimited opportunity, he sold his business and sailed off to Mexico. Power soon wished he had not burned his bridges behind him. The Mexicans resented the sudden influx of uninvited foreigners and took pleasure in excluding the outsiders from the commercial bonanza they had
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OBITUARIES William “Billy” Carl Chovanec, 36, born March 6, 1982, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2018. He is survived by his son Jack Chovanec, former wife, Meredith Gilbert, sister Esther Chovanec, brothers Joshua, Adam, and Chris Chovanec, mother Laura Bajza, father William S. Chovanec, in-laws, Tom and Patricia Hamilton, nieces Lily and Alora Chovanec, nephew Tristen Chovanec and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anyone who knew Billy knew he was a kind loving soul with a gentle spirit. He was very loved and will be missed dearly.
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Leonel “Leo” Salinas Mendoza Sr., age 68, passed away September 5, 2018. Leo is from Alice, Texas but shared most of his life in the Austin area with his beloved wife, Belen Garcia Mendoza, and their three wonderful children. When younger, he labored in fields across the U.S. with his parents, the late Felipe and Emma Mendoza, and his seven siblings, the late Felipe (Consuelo) Mendoza, Dalia (Arturo) Alvarado, Irma (Paul) Gonzales, Emma (Tommy) Rios, the late Oscar (Dominga) Mendoza, Alvaro (Jovita) Mendoza and Sylvia SiFuentes. In this grueling work, a passion for a strong work ethic, impeccable dress COTTRELL style and music – The Kenneth Boyd Cottrell Beatles, Johnny Tillotwas a simple, quiet famson, The Bee Gees and ily man of tremendous John Denver–emerged. military bearing who A teenage Leo crooned passed away on Aug. 30, in a band and aced the 2018 at the age of 79 folaccordion. Music and lowing a lengthy decline dancing were his favorite from dementia. pastimes and he cheerfulKenneth loved his ly hummed through life family and his wife in style. Gloria, whom he met He had some luck too: at a gas station in Penhe married the love of his sacola, Florida and later life in 1971 in Austin and married on May 1, 1970. Kenneth was soft spoken together they raised Laura Ann Mendoza, Leonel and quiet around most until he got to know you. (Kelley) Mendoza Jr. and the late Tony G (Piper) He loved cars, especially sports cars. His apprecia- Mendoza. He spent his career as an electrician tion transcended merely admiring them. Kenneth and was always up to solve any mechanical would drag race them, challenge. Leo leisurely illegally. At one time he worked in his yard in the owned 2 different MG roadsters. Being a family Texas Hill Country, sipped man and needing to drive coffee with Belen on their back porch, broke bread his family from place to with his family, watched place, he would have his documentaries with Lauthree children sit on the ra, and was the neutral parcel shelf behind the fan for his sons during only two seats in the car the Stanford/Notre Dame and ride to their destiGames. He liked taking nation. Often the kids his granddaughters, Sloan would unzip the rear and Vivian Mendoza, to window and hang their heads out for extra room. Target for special surprises. Sloan and Vivian were Kenneth only replaced his pride and joy and the MG roadsters with a their happiness his fullvan after the kids moved time focus. He was a hard out. He was a Navy man, earning the rank of Petty working and very loving Officer. His expertise was husband, father and in Aircraft engine mainte- grandfather who devoted his life to being a family nance, which he applied after his service with NAS man from start to finish. He wildly succeeded in from which he retired. this pursuit. Kenneth was very proud Dad, until we meet of his service and had a again, may God hold you collection of Navy hats he proudly displayed. He in the palm of His hand, was a John Wayne enthu- may you and Tony watch siast and had a penchant over all of us who love you. for collecting black and In lieu of flowers and white movies depicting customary remembrancWWII, the Three Stooges, the family suggests es and countless other donations be made to classics. He was a dieLiving Water Internahard Seminole fan who forbid his daughter from tional. Living Water International exists to wearing anything to do demonstrate the love of with the Gators. God by helping commuKenneth is survived nities acquire desperately by his wife of 48 years, needed clean water, and Gloria; son Robert Cotto experience “living watrell, daughters Candace Wallace and her husband ter” – the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satWilliam and Carolyn isfies the deepest thirst. Harris and her husband Mark. His memory will MCCASLIN carry on in the hearts of his beloved grandchilLucy McCaslin, 72, dren, Tabitha, Kristian, passed away peaceBob, Erin, Emily, Jaclyn, fully on Lincoln and his three Tuesday, great-grandchildren. He September also leaves behind his 11, 2018. brother Richard CotShe was trell and his wife Sandra born in and his sister Carolyn Yazoo City, Cottrell, nieces and Mississippi nephews. Kenneth was on Oct. predeceased by his sib1, 1945 to lings James Robert and the late William. Malcom Graveside services Adcock and Maude Jefwere held at Fort Sam fries. Houston National CemShe was preceded in etery, 1520 Harry Wurzdeath by her husband of bach Rd, San Antonio, 38 years, Larry McCaslin; Sept. 12, 2018 where he parents Malcom Adcock received full military and Maude Carley; sisters honors. Francis and Barbara; In lieu of flowers brothers Billy and MJ. please donate to Down Left to cherish her memSyndrome Association of ory is daughter, Lee Anne Central Texas at www.ds- White and husband Elery act.org/donate or Autism White III along with two Society of Texas at www. grandsons, Elery White IV texasautismsociety.org and Randy White; brothPlease visit www.Harer Jerald Adcock. She is rellfuneralhomes.com also survived by her dear to share a fond memory, mother-in-law, Norma photograph, or condoLee Hendrickson. She lence with Kenneth’s also leaves behind many family on his On-line longtime friends and memorial site. extended family.
Lucy was a member of Baptist Church of Driftwood for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed deeply. Services were held Sept. 18 at Harrell Funeral Home. Burial followed at Phillips Cemetery in Dripping Springs.
PARKER Christopher Chase Parker, master craftsman, cabinet maker, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 33. Christopher was born to Todd and Holly (Fitts) Parker on January 26, 1985 in Seguin Texas. He was raised by Holly and the man he grew to know as Dad, Kyle Burns. Throughout Christopher’s life, he demonstrated great compassion for others. His consideration was even shared with snakes, venomous ones included. Christopher was not a herpetologist, but he understood snakes and felt that it wasn’t their fault that we as people moved into their
environment. He, being patient and calm, would simply pick them up with his bare hands and relocate them to some place safe. Recently he did this with a coral snake found in his mother’s yard. He called it his unicorn. Christopher’s fascination with learning and observation led him to a love of history and geography. He loved to investigate the rise and fall of empires and was particularly interested in Egypt. Christopher was well read and incredibly intelligent, maybe even too smart for his own good. Christopher loved his little sister and truly enjoyed teasing her. He had a different sense of humor which took much to appreciate. He shared a contest with his little sister which started in early childhood. The contest was to see who would wake the earliest on Christmas day then wake the other. This continued to date and included many shared nights without sleep. Christopher was autodidactic and full of talent. Christopher worked primary as a cabinet maker. His skills and eye for detail set high standards for others. As a custom cabinet maker, he created beautiful custom
pieces for The Austonian, a residential skyscraper in downtown Austin. His eye for detail was so great that he could size up a room and design custom pieces which fit perfectly without measuring and with perfect grain match. He utilized his talents to create one-of-a-kind custom gifts. One which he created for his sister utilized a wooden hinge he designed which also acted as a locking mechanism. The piece was so detailed and intricate that one could not open the box without knowing the secret within. Christopher is survived by his mother Holly Burns and his dad Kyle Burns, his father Todd Parker, his sister Macy Lee and her husband as of Sunday, Sept. 9, John. His memory will be shared by his grandparents Gerry Morgan, Milton Fitts, Linda Burns as well as his uncles Jay Fitts, Jody Fitts, whom he shared many personality traits with, Jon Fitts and Linda Burns. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Ronald Burns and Howard Parker whom passed away on the same day. Private cremation services were held for Christopher. Please visit www.
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Varley. He was joined in marriage once again to a family friend of many years, Katherine Beaver of Elgin. He was blessed to be able to play any string instrument and took pride in serving the Lord through his musical talents. Gene’s three passions in life were God, family and music. Gene is survived by his daughter Beth and her husband Kenny Cathcart; granddaughters, Lanette and her husband Greg Cummings and VARLEY Jamie Cathcart; three B.E. Varley (Gene), of great-grandchildren, Kyle was called home to Logan Hearon, Willow Filbe with the strup and Carter Hearon. Lord on He is further survived by Friday evesiblings Beverly Rash and ning, SepDotti Enderle along with tember 14, extended relatives and 2018. His many friends. final day The family will receive on earth visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. on included Thursday, Sept. 20, at Harprayer rell Funeral Home in Kyle. and music Funeral services will be while surrounded by famiheld at 10 a.m. on Friday, ly and friends. Sept. 21, at First Baptist He was born in ClarksChurch, 104 ville, Texas to George EdS. San Marcos Street, ward and Doris May Varley Buda, Texas. Interment will on June 29, 1932. follow at Kyle Cemetery. Gene graduated from The family rejoices Manor High School in 1950 and was united in marriage knowing that Gene is now playing his golden instruto Janis Walker of Austin, Texas in 1951. He retired in ments and singing heavenly praises to the Lord. 1995 after working in the Please visit www.HarHVAC wholesale business rellfuneralhomes.com to for over twenty years. share a fond memory, phoGene was preceded in tograph, or condolence death by his loving wife with Gene’s family on his of 56 years, Janis, and his oldest daughter Pam On-line memorial site.
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great-grandfather Herb Hartsell; great grandfather Jenaro Ruiz; great-greatgrandmother Helen Pool. Aspen was also preceded in death by great-grandparents Joe I. and Ramcita Salazar and Joseph and Elizaida Romero. Memorial services were held Sept. 18 in Portales, NM. In lieu of cards and flowers, contributions can be made to https:// www.gofundme.com/aspen-salazar-memorial.
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way. Aspen took any and all challenges head on and was always ready to step up to the plate for her friends and family. Aspen is survived by her mother and father Justin and Heather Ruiz, brother Corbin Daniel Ruiz and sister Majrlie Clemintine Ruiz; grandmother Leslie Hartsell and grandfather Jack Ruiz; uncles and aunts Jeremy and Sarah Ruiz and their son Teal Ray Ruiz; Joel and Jennifer Ruiz and their children Caleb Ruiz and Abigail Ruiz; Sam and Emily Ruiz and their children Roper, Brentlee, Jase and Chy’Ann; Eric Hartwell and his children Drew Davenport, Bryce Hartwell, Aiden Hartwell and Abigail Hartwell; great-grandmothers Rita Ruiz and Joyce Hartsell; great-great-grandfather Gene Pool and hosts of many other friends and family members. She is also survived by father John-Alex Salazar Jr.; grandparents John-Alex and Mable Salazar; uncle and aunt Andrew & Janell Salazar and their children Destiny, Rio and Rome; Elisa Jolene Salazar and her daughter Allison. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Luann Bates and grandparents Raymond and Amy Bates; great-grandparents William B. and Lavonne Bates; great-grandparents Jim and Barbara Stockstill;
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vivacious attitude she had each day. Aspen was a blessing to everyone’s life she touched and was equally loved by all. Rarely did anyone go a day without hearing Aspen laugh or show her trademark grin. A resident of Kyle, Texas, Aspen was loved by friends and family for her exuberance, along with her honesty and frankness. A natural athlete on the softball diamond, Aspen earned a myriad of postseason and individual accolades during her playing career at Jack C. Hays High in Buda, Texas. Her talents were exceptional enough to earn her a scholarship to play at Luna Community College in Las Vegas, NM. After earning an associates degree in Early Childhood Development at Luna, Aspen went on to continue her academic career at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The ardent team player, Aspen always went the extra mile to cheer on her teammates and ensured the mood was light in the dugout. Upon stepping foot on the field, Aspen displayed a work ethic that was unrivaled, always willing to go the extra mile to make the key play in the contest. Aspen also harbored an ironclad will that never wavered, along with a deep, profound courage to overcome any obstacle that might have come her
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nando and David. He will be forever missed by his aunts and uncles, Porfirio Rivera (Virginia), Virginia Rodriguez (Ray), Margarita Jacquez (Alfonzo), Sylvia Moreno (Mark), Celestino Rivera Jr. (Charlene), Mary Rivera, Ema Pevoto, Gabriel S. Mendez Jr (Judith), Mary Moreno (Joseph), Rosa Tucar (Pedro) and extended family members and friends. In keeping with Oscar’s loving spirit and passion for helping others, he was able to give the gift of life through organ donation. Oscar’s funeral Mass was Friday, Sept. 14 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, in Kyle, TX. Interment followed at San Juan Cemetery in Reedville, TX. Please visit https:// losangelesfh.com/ to leave condolences, share memories or pictures on Boy’s memorial page.
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Lady Rebs cruise to a 3 set sweep over Lobos BY REED GRAFF
In the latest edition of the hometown rivalry between Hays High School and Lehman High School, the Lady Lobo volleyball team hosted the Lady Rebels for a district match-up. The meeting was the first of the season between the two squads. The visiting Rebels came in 16-16, and the Lady Lobos sat at 9-19. Hays got off to a hot start in set one. The combination of junior Ryann Torres, sophomore Madelyn Krafka, and senior Jamie Agnew came out of the gates firing. Torres racked up eight assists and three kills in the first set. Agnew and Krafka both finished with four kills and the visiting Rebels took set one 25 to 8. Set two started off much more competi-
Hays Head Coach Stephanie Coates came away pleased with her team’s performance and believes her now 17-16 squad is in good shape for the second half of district play.
tively than the first, with Lehman jumping out to a 7-5 lead early. Lehman junior Trinity Simmons collected 3 kills to propel her squad to an early lead. Despite the push however, Hays got back into a rhythm and dominated set two the rest of the way, winning it 25 to 11. Agnew added four more kills and Freshman Joselyn Roberson nailed three service aces. Set three was all Lady Rebels from start to finish. Hays continued its assault from the service line, with senior Kayla Tello adding three more aces to the
and Krafka finished with 5 kills. Hays Head Coach Stephanie Coates came away pleased with her team’s performance and believes her now 17-16 squad is in good shape for the second half of district team’s total. Hays finished play. “We were able to work with 16 service aces on on some things that we the day and came away victorious in set three with felt we needed to have a 25 to 12 victory. Lehman in place going forward,” Coates said. “I still think found production from we could have run the Junior Olivia Scheibmeir court a little bit faster with who recorded two blocks in the final set, and senior more effort, but other Lauren Lara, who added a than that, we had a solid win.” service ace of her own as Coates and her now 17well as a pair of kills. 16 Lady Rebel Squad will Torres finished with 18 be back in their own gym assists and seven kills on this Friday, where they the night, as she continwill play host to Anderson ued her steady presence for the Lady Rebels. Senior High School. As for the 9-20 Lady Lobos, Lehman Catherine Croft finished with 10 kills, as well as two will hit the road to take on Richards School for Young blocks on the defensive side. Agnew tallied 8 kills, Women Leaders Friday.
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Hays Rebel Sydney Collins (18) goes up to block a kill attempt from Lehman Lobo Mackenzie Arzola (5) Tuesday at the Lobo Den.
Lobo freshman sprints to success in cross country BY MOSES LEOS III
me and see me,” Garza said. “I’m a freshman When it comes to and I’ve got many years running, Lehman High to go and I’m doing good freshman Esteban Garza now.” doesn’t have to look far Garza said he chose for advice. long-distance His father, running bewho was a cause it pushstate-level es athletes cross country to find limits athlete at Del they didn’t Valle High know they years ago, had. knows what it A big part takes to sucin that deciceed. sion was his So when father, who Garza began offered Garza searching for advice and Esteban Garza what sport fit techniques him best in that helped to middle school, it didn’t improve his endurance take long for running to and his times. sprint to the top. It was his father that Three years later, Gar- also motivated him to za is starting to generate enter into long distance state-level buzz with events, rather than shortonly a handful of varsity er sprints. level runs under his belt. James Halatin, LehHis best 5,000-meter fin- man High head cross ish of 15:51.20 ranks as country coach, said one of the top five times Garza’s initial success in Region IV, 6A. Garza showed the amount currently holds the 37th of work he had put best time among all run- in during his middle ners in the state. school years and over It’s all a humbling exthe summer. Halatin perience for Garza who said Garza is part of a now sets his sight on the freshman class that was upcoming district meet, “pretty special,” at least with hopes of possibly from what feeder middle reaching state. school coaches told him “I feel honored because people recognize X-COUNTRY LOBO, 14
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Hays High head cross country coach Traci Hightower addresses members of her team prior to a preseason friendly run at Lake Kyle Park in early August. Photo by
Rebel runners keep eye on the prize BY MOSES LEOS III
those students participate every morning speaks Fielding a group of 90 volumes about the comor more students runmitment they are making ning in the early morning to the program. She behours was a common lieves that commitment sight last month for Hays can translate to success Rebel head cross country as the program nears the coach Traci Hightower. district meet. Those numbers, which “It’s a testament to the have grown over the course quality of kids in the proof the past few seasons, gram. It takes a unique set can partially be attributed of skills, like grit, to want to the high volume of stuto get up and run,” Highdents on campus. tower said. “But they’re all The biggest motivator buddies and they’re friends stems from the success and they greet each other Hightower and the cross and cheer each other on.” country program has had On the boys side, the in recent years. Rebels are led by returning Four straight years of a runners Jaden Tumale and girls cross country athlete Daniel Garraway, who have reaching the state meet will so far posted top-tier times generate a lot of interest. in recent meets. For Hightower, seeing At last weekend’s Cedar
Park invitational, where the Rebel boys team took 5th out of 23 teams, Tumale posted the ninth best time out of 187 runners at 10:33.6, while Garraway finished 15th at 10:46.1. Joining Tumale and Garraway are Chase Bennett, Kip Appleton and Omar Guzman, as well as Preston Jones and Aidan Vocke. Meanwhile on the girls side, freshman Abigail Parra and sophomore Adia Vera are starting to find success, with both runners finishing in the top-20 at the Cedar Park Invitational. Helping them are upperclassmen Brissa Diaz, Alexis Berry and Deasiah Batton. Hightower said the girls team understands the excitement of the season
and possibility of reaching past district. “We’re taking it one step at a time. The boys are the same,” Hightower said. “We are going to keep moving and hope to stay healthy. We’re getting to the point where getting to state is a reality and not a dream. Focusing on the strength of the pack is the goal for Rebel runners as they progress through the season. “They’re all running close to each other, which is what we want to have for our team, both boys and girls,” Hightower said. “We want the lead runner pushing others and the idea is the rest of our pack gets up to that lead runner.”
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Hays Speech & Debate takes home 2nd in Sweepstakes COURTESY PHOTO
The Hays Speech and Debate team won big this weekend at their first tournament of the year. Hays brought home second place sweepstakes based on the success of its team members in a field of nearly 600 competitors from 46 schools. Students who placed are: Matthew Boddy - 1st Place in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking Ryan Coffey - 8th Place in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking & 4th Place in Student Congress Vince Johnson - 3rd Place in Lincoln Douglas Debate Kevin Cervenka - 9th Place in Lincoln Douglas Debate Julia Bowen - 3rd Place in Informative Speaking Tulsi Vaswani - 5th Place in Informative Speaking Ian Cameron - Finalist in Student Congress Desiree Campbell - 6th Place in Original Oratory
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Cosmetology might not make TEA certification cut BY MOSES LEOS III
A look of joy spread across the face of Hays High senior Vanessa Ramirez Friday when she finally straightened the knots out of the hair of a mannequin’s head. Completing the task, as arduous as it was, took time and a little elbow grease. The effort was well worth it. By finishing the assignment, Ramirez moved a step closer to earning her cosmetology certification offered by Hays CISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. It got her that much closer to her dream of possibly opening her own brand of hair salons. But with rumors swirling over the possibility of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) eliminating the certification aspect from high school cosmetology programs, students and staff in the CTE worry the move could negatively impact high school students and cut short their dreams. Suzi Mitchell, Hays CISD CTE director, said the TEA is working to finalize its list of CTE programs that are able to offer a certification through the new A-F accountability system. Cosmetology, however, is not on the preliminary list of approved certifications for the next two school years. The TEA plans to finalize its list later this fall. Mitchell said the reason stems from a TEA study that showed cosmetology jobs fell below an annual $35,000 median salary, which was required for certification. Mitchell, who kick-started the cosmetology program several years ago, said it was “very upsetting” when she learned of the TEA’s plans for cosmetology. Mitchell said she is asking for data that shows students who work in the cosmetology industry make more than the state’s required median salary. Gabriel Lopez, teacher at the Hair by Hays salon at Hays High, said his own
Several students in the Hair by Hays salon at Hays High diligently work on their most recent assignments. Several students expressed worry over the Texas Education Agency possibly removing the certification aspect from high school cosmetology programs. However, the TEA is not planning to remove cosmetology from campuses.
There are currently 345 students at both Hays and Lehman high schools who are a part of the cosmetology program; students pay $475 for the program, which was recently expanded to include sophomores. personal experience in the industry shows those who work in salons often face different pay scales. The more a person works, the more a person can make in the industry, Lopez said. He was ultimately “surprised” the TEA is considering removing cosmetology from its list of certifications; he also believed assessing a program’s effectiveness just by salary was not an accurate assessment. Mitchell and Lopez, as well as Betty Morales, teacher at the Lobo Looks salon at Lehman High, all agree benefits of Hays CISD’s cosmetology program go beyond just setting students up for a career. Students who go through the cosmetology program, which includes all aspects of the salon industry ranging from hair-dressing to nails, must complete 1,000 hours of course work in order to obtain their certification. There are currently 345 students at both Hays and Lehman high schools who are a part of the cosmetology program; students pay $475 for the program, which was recently expanded to include sophomores.
Morales said the certification allows students the chance to obtain a job in the salon industry straight out of high school. What students learn in Hays CISD’s cosmetology program is equivalent to spending $15,000 to $20,000 at a private beauty school. “It was very upsetting because after certifying so many students, you just can’t imagine what is going to happen with them in the future,” Morales said. For some students, attending cosmetology classes might be the only motivator for them to stay in school. Morales said she has overheard students claim they wouldn’t be at Lehman, or graduate, if it wasn’t for the cosmetology program. Hays High senior Fernanda Rodriguez also believes the program keeps students on track for graduation. However, losing the certification would mean letting go of an opportunity to get ahead in the industry, Rodriguez said. Roslyn Stallings, a Hays High senior who’s been a part of the cosmetology program for two years, said students who go
through the program learn more than just fixing hair. Students learn about chemistry, biology and social skills, which are needed for work in the industry. Stallings also believes losing the certification aspect would have an impact on young people. “Everyone else starts to do cosmetology after they graduate,” Stallings said. “This gives us experience we need so we can come out of high school and learn more on top of what we already know.” Hays CISD officials, however, don’t plan to cut the cosmetology program, even if it loses certification. Mitchell said numerous other CTE programs, such as culinary arts and firefighting, do not offer certifications. “This is my baby and I am going to fight tooth and nail to make sure we don’t lose our program,” Mitchell said. “We have too many students who are benefitting from this class.”
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Kyle. The hotels are to be Two new four-plus story located in the 3400 block of hotels will soon dot the Kyle Crossing at Kyle Town Kyle skyline. Center close to Home DeOn Tuesday, the Kyle pot; the combined facility City Council will take up unanimously more than “I think this approved two 12,000 square conditional is in line with feet. P&Z use permits recommended what the city for approval (CUP) for Marriott mayor and the by the Kyle Hotels to City Council, city council build two new which also facilities over have wanted approved it by 50 and 60 feet a 6-0 vote. to advocate, tall in Kyle, an “I think this effort offiwhich is going is in line with cials believe what the city vertical. I’m could spark mayor and the economic decity council wondering velopment. have wanted why we have to advocate, Contractors for Marriwhich is going a (height) ott Hotels vertical,” P&Z limit at all for commissioner requested permission Travis Robinthis zoning from Kyle’s son said Sept. category.” Planning 11. “I’m wonand Zoning dering why we Commission have a (height) –Travis Robinson, Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Sept. limit at all for commissioner 11 to build this zoning two hotels category.” over the maximum allowed The hotels are intended height of 45 feet. The goal to bring more business of allowing the buildings is to retail areas in Kyle and to bring more business to allow for more tourism. The
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first hotel will be a four-story Towne Place Suites by Marriott, offering 93 rooms, according to site plans provide to P&Z. The second hotel will be a Springhill Suites by Marriott offering 100 rooms on a four-floor plan with an additional conference space totaling 1,600 square feet. However, Kyle council member Dex Ellison was concerned about the entrance area to the facility off Kyle Crossing, as the ingress point is narrow and unmarked. He shared a similar concern addressed by P&Z commissioners. Although the hotels are approved to be built, more decisions could be made on the space surrounding
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The Alliance Regional Water Authority (the “OWNER”) is requesting sealed written statements of qualifications for serving as the OWNER’S design profes-
sional for the Booster Pump Station & Delivery Point Design (RFQ No. 2018007). ALL STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS ARE DUE BY 3:00 P.M., Central Time, on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Documents may be obtained without charge from www.CivCastUSA. com. Proponents must register on this website in order to view and/or download the Request for Qualifications. At the time a Proponent registers on this website, the Proponent must provide a working e-mail address, so the Proponent will receive any addenda or clarification issued by the OWNER. ANY STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DATE AND TIME SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. All procurements by the OWNER are subject to the OWNER’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The Program provides HUBs full opportunity to participate in all of the OWNER’s contracts. Goals for HUB participation are stated for each solicitation. Information on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals are contained in the Bid Documents. When a HUB participation goal applies, each Proponent is required to complete and return a HUB Participation Plan with its Statement of Qualifications. If a HUB Participation Plan is not submitted with a Statement of Qualification, the Statement of Qualification will not be accepted for consideration. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications and to waive any minor informality (one that does not affect the competitiveness of the Statement of Qualifications) in any Statement of Qualification or in the solicitation process. The persons listed below may be contacted for information regarding the Request for Qualifications. If a Proponent contacts any other officer or employee of the OWNER during the period beginning on the date this Request for Qualifications is issued and ending on the date of contract award or rejection of all Statements of Qualifications by the OWNER’s Board of Directors, any Statement of Qualification submitted by the Proponent is subject to rejection by the OWNER. Authorized Contact Persons: OWNER’s Executive Director: Graham Moore; 512-294-3214; gmoore@ alliancewater.org
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given that a Public Hearing by the Board of Directors of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will be held at the District office located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas, during its Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2018 for the following purpose: Gragg Tract LP, (1010 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, Texas 78701) filed two well drilling applications on May 9, 2018, with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) for two new nonexempt wells. The wells are proposed to be discretely completed in either the Middle Trinity or Lower Trinity aquifers, and are planned to be part of a public supply well field used to support a future mixed use development along the future SH 45 corridor which is not within an existing CCN. A separate Production Permit Application will be required in order to operate and produce from these wells in the future. The proposed wells are located in Hays County on a 224.16 acre tract at Old Bliss Spillar Rd (30.131450°, -97.868006° and 30.130811°, 97.861608°). Publication of this notice was published on 9/4/18 in the Austin American Statesman newspaper which began a 20-day public response period for which comments, written formal protests and requests for a public hearing will be accepted by the District through the close of business on September 24th, 2018. Parties interested in formally participating in a hearing on a contested application should refer to District Rule 4-9.13. For further information, please contact the District, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, bseacd@bseacd.org. You may also contact the applicant, Gragg Tract, LP at (512) 481-0404.
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Public Notices, continued from pg. 13 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to Mountain City 150 LP. (“OWNER”) on behalf of Anthem Municipal Utility District (“DISTRICT”) for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the construction of the following four (4) projects, listed with their respective Texas Ethics Commission 1295 contract numbers, will be received at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC (“ENGINEER”) at 3815 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704 until Thursday, September 27th, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be plainly marked with name and address of the BIDDER and the following, bolded, words: 1. ANTHEM SUBDIVISION PHASE 1A IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACT NO. 1659615 The ANTHEM SUBDIVISION PHASE 1A IMPROVEMENTS proposal includes approximately: 46,293 SY of right of way preparation and 12,826 LF of roadway; 7,345 LF of RCP storm sewer with inlets, manholes and all associated appurtenances; three detention pond facilities and all associated appurtenances; 10,923 LF of PVC water line with fire hydrants, valves and all associated appurtenances; 8,656 LF of PVC wastewater line with manholes and all associated appurtenances; all associated erosion controls. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. 2. HOOVER DRIVE STATION, GROUND STORAGE TANK & HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION; CONTRACT NO. 1459615 The HOOVER DRIVE STATION, GROUND STORAGE TANK & HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION proposal includes approximately: the construction and installation of a ground storage tank and high service pump station, a hydropneumatic tank, and emergency generator, chlorination facilities, a paved drive, and all necessary pipes, fittings, and
other appurtenances. Improvements will be constructed at the locations shown on the construction plans. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. 3. ANTHEM OFFSITE WASTEWATER LINE; CONTRACT NO. 1759615 The ANTHEM OFFSITE WASTEWATER LINE proposal includes approximately: the construction and installation of an offsite gravity wastewater line, with approximately 7,312 linear feet of 21 inch and 15 inch diameter wastewater line including fittings, casing pipe, and manholes, as well as site improvements. Improvements will be constructed at the locations shown on the construction plans. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. 4. RM 150 STATION, OFFSITE WATER LINE & BOOSTER PUMP STATION; CONTRACT NO. 1559615 The RM 150 STATION, OFFSITE WATER LINE & BOOSTER PUMP STATION proposal includes approximately: the construction and installation of a skid-mounted water booster pump station, with backup emergency generator, and all associated controls and appurtenances, site lighting and other miscellaneous site improvements, approximately 7,639 linear feet of 12 inch and 16 inch diameter water line including fittings and valves, and an offsite pressure monitoring station. Improvements will be constructed at the locations shown on the construction plans. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, City of Kyle, TxDOT, TCEQ, and Anthem MUD applicable rules and criteria. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents will be on file at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 South Capital of Texas Highway, Building III, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704, where they may be examined without charge. Copies may be examined or obtained from the ENGINEER on or after
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 per set, or you can request an electronic version. Checks for Plans and Specifications, and Bidding Documents shall be made payable to Texas Engineering Solutions. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or acceptable Bidder’s Bond, payable to Mountain City 150, LP in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, The BIDDER will enter into a contract and execute bonds within ten (10) days of award of the Contract. Performance and Payment Bonds shall also be executed on the forms furnished by the DISTRICT and shall specifically provide for “Performance” and for “Labor and Materials Payment”. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of contract price by a solvent Surety company, authorized to do business in the State of Texas and acceptable to the DISTRICT. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any and all bids to waive any and all technicalities and formalities in bidding. The DISTRICT reserves the right to determine which bids are most advantageous to the OWNER and the DISTRICT, and to award the Contract on this basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after opening of the bids. If a submitted bid is withdrawn within said period, bid guaranty shall become the property of the OWNER, not as penalty, but as liquidated damages, or DISTRICT may pursue any other action allowed by law. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at 2:00pm at the offices of Texas Engineering Solutions located at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building III, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78704. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site before or after the pre-bid meeting.
Copies may be examined or obtained from the ENGINEER on or after September 12, 2018. Electronic copies may be obtained from the ENGINEER on or after September 12, 2018 by e-mailing cschedler@txengs.com. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or acceptable BIDDER’s Bond, payable to to LH Belterra, LLC, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the BIDDER will enter into a contract and execute bonds within ten (10) days of award of the Contract. After award of the Contract, Performance and Payment Bonds shall also be executed by the Contractor on the forms furnished by the OWNER and shall specifically provide for “Performance” and for “Labor and Materials Payment”. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of contract price by a solvent Surety company, authorized to do business in
the State of Texas and acceptable to the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all minor defects or irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting bid. The OWNER reserves the right to determine which bids are most advantageous to the OWNER and the DISTRICT, and to award the Contract on this basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after opening of the bids. If a submitted bid is withdrawn within said period, bid guaranty shall become the property of the OWNER, not as penalty, but as liquidated damages, or OWNER may pursue any other action allowed by law. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 19, 2018 at 3:00pm at the offices of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site.
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domain were doubled. Satisfied with 180 square miles of virgin Texas territory, they at last got down to the business of soliciting settlers. Power must have been a heck of a salesman because he sold enough Irish folk on the merits of mythical Texas to fill two ships. But he was no match for cholera, which ravaged both vessels during the tragic voyage. The victims, a dozen or more a day, were sewn into death shrouds and hastily buried at sea. While Power took on provisions at New Orleans, 70 stricken passengers were admitted to local hospitals. Fewer than half of the Irish colonists lived to set foot on Lone Star soil. Even the routine landing at Port Aransas in May 1834 turned into a disaster, when the pounding surf beached the cursed ships. Several survivors of the high-seas epidemic drowned, and the emigrants lost practically all of their worldly possessions. Out of pity and a sense of obligation, Power stayed with colonists and served as their do-it-all leader. But calculating Hewetson cared only about the bottom line. He wrote off the project as a money-losing proposition and sold out the next year
to his more compassionate partner. After going their separate ways, Power and Hewetson followed dramatically different paths. The former plunged head first into the struggle for a free Texas, while the latter remained a loyal, upper-class citizen of Mexico. Power attended the historic convention of March 1836 and signed the Declaration of Independence. He also was instrumental in securing the admission of Sam Houston over the objections of delegates, who wanted to bar the general from the meeting. In time Hewetson came around and, in fact, earned the respect of suspicious Texans. His heart went out to the prisoners of the Mier and Santa Fe expeditions, as they marched through Saltillo on their way to prison. Risking his position and perhaps his life, he rushed into the street with food and medicine for the grateful captives.
insight when going up against top-tier and more experienced competition. “It’s definitely scary because there are older people, juniors and seniors, racing,” Garza said. “It’s the big boys. It’s the big leagues.” But Halatin also believes Garza’s talents challenge many of his older runners as well. Younger runners are starting to gravitate toward Garza and his abilities. “We have some older guys who can go and he pairs himself up with them and pushes himself,” Halatin said. “He is pushing them as they are
pushing him.” Garza and his teammates will now prepare for Saturday’s Hays CISD invitational meet at Lake Kyle, which is the second to last meet prior to district competition in Round Rock. He ultimately hopes to at least make it to regionals in Corpus Christi. But Garza also envisions success on the track as well. He plans to run in the 1500-meter and 3200-meter runs this season. “He’s a good kid and he’s excited about what he is doing. He’s not just going through the motions,” Halatin said.
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Sealed proposals addressed to LH Belterra, LLC, (“OWNER”) on behalf of Hays County Water Control and Improve-
Texas History him to Texas in 1821 to help him stake his claim to his dead father’s empressario contract. Bidding Austin farewell in San Antonio, Hewetson went on alone to Saltillo. By the time he came to the rescue of impoverished Power in 1826, Hewetson was one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the state of Coahuila. Tied down by his various interests, the successful businessman needed a trustworthy and footloose associate for an exciting endeavor. If Power was willing to do the leg work, he would put up the money to colonize the Texas coast with Irish emigrants. A firm handshake later, the two were partners. In their original application of Sept. 20, 1826, Power and Hewetson asked for all the beachfront property between modern-day Corpus Christi and Port Arthur. A year and a half later, the Mexican government granted only a fraction of their real-estate wish, ten leagues bordered by the Lavaca and Guadalupe rivers. Feeling short-changed by the decree, the Irishmen battled the bureaucracy another three years before the dimensions of their private
ment District No. 1 and No. 2 (“DISTRICT”) for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the construction of Remainder of the Reuse Treated Effluent Irrigation Facilities to Serve the Belterra Subdivision will be received at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions, LLC (“ENGINEER”) at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78704 until September 26, 2018 at 3:00pm. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Proposals shall be plainly marked with name and address of the person or entity submitting the proposal (“BIDDER”) and the following words: PROPOSAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE REUSE TREATED EFFLUENT IRRIGATION FACILITIES TO SERVE THE BELTERRA SUBDIVISION The Remainder of the Reuse Treated Effluent Irrigation Facilities to Serve the Belterra Subdivision proposal includes approximately 100 acres of reuse treated effluent irrigation. All work must conform to State of Texas, County of Hays, and Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 and No. 2 rules and criteria. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents will be on file at the office of Texas Engineering Solutions at 3815 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78704, where they may be examined without charge.
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prior to the start of the year. Having a parent who is supportive and is “all in for his kid” also helps to spur Garza’s growth in the sport. “We knew they were going to be pretty special,” Halatin said. “I don’t think they knew or expected to do so well. It’s good to see that.” Also helping Garza were many of the upperclassmen who also populate the Lobo cross country team. Working with those teammates has helped Garza excel on the course and improve his character. They also provided him
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