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Expertise, debt focus of county judge debate Diversity is issue for P&Z picks BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
Experience, the county’s debt and economic development were primary talking points during a debate between a pair of candidates vying for Hays County’s top elected position Thursday. The event, held by the League of Women’s Voters of Hays County, pitted Democrat Ruben Becerra against Republican
Will Conley in the first debate prior to the Nov. 6 election. The two men are vying for a seat held by longtime County Judge Bert Cobb, who opted to forgo reelection in 2017 due to health reasons. Throughout the night, Conley cited his 14 years of experience as a public official and felt he is someone who can lead Hays County, based on his track record.
Conley spoke on his efforts as a commissioner and chairman of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) to ensure property infrastructure needs for the county as it continues to rank as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. “I have led those efforts and worked with
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Ruben Becerra (left) and Will Conley, candidates for Hays County Judge, addressed attendees at a debate forum held at the San Marcos Activity Center, Oct. 4
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Buda sets eyes on Aquifer Storage drilling site BY KATIE BURRELL
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Two engineers with LJA Engineering deliberate with a Hays County resident about a road on plans for the proposed Dacy Lane improvement project.
Dacy Lane improvement project cause of concern for neighbors BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
As work on improvements on Dacy Lane nears, residents believe more work needs to be done on the planning side of the project before blueprints are finalized. Those concerns were presented by residents who attended an Oct. 3 open house at McCormick Middle School on the Dacy Lane improvement project, which is expected to begin summer 2019. The ambitious
project, for which the county budgeted around $20 million and includes funding from the voter-approved 2016 road bonds, includes the improvement and expansion of Dacy Lane, Hillside Terrace, FM 2001 to State Highway 21, Windy Hill Road and Cotton Gin Road. One of the biggest concerns from residents was at the site of McCormick Middle School and the neighborhood adjacent to the school, where the engineering blueprints call for the
addition of a two-lane road to alleviate traffic from the neighborhood to the school. This new proposed road, called a “slip road,” would be utilized as a separate access to the school without disrupting the flow of traffic to the neighborhood. But for many living in the neighborhood, the additional road may cause additional safety and traffic issues. James Delgado, a father of four and 40-year resident of the neighborhood at Hillside
Drive, was concerned about the new plans as they don’t include a sidewalk or crosswalk. He believes it exacerbates the concerns parents have as many students walk to and from school each day. Delgado said he walks his children to McCormick Middle School and they are forced to cross a busy intersection without a sidewalk or a crosswalk. “There are no accessible sidewalks for all the
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COMING UP Seton Kyle Founders health fair Day Parade Health screenings, medical demonstrations, wellness education and more will be offered at the Seton Hays Community Health Fair, which goes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Seton Medical Center Hays. EMS, fire and police vehicles will be onsite for exploration.
Come celebrate Kyle’s birthday with the annual Founders Day Parade to be held along Center Street. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and passes through downtown. The theme of the 2018 parade is “Wish Upon a Star,” with the Grand Marshal being 10-yearold Ash Crane, who has asked Make-a-Wish to help with the construction of a roller hockey rink in the city. A benefit for Crane’s wish will be held immediately after the parade at the Railhouse in Kyle.
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Two biggest healthcare systems sign letter to merge.
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Oktoberfest in Songwriter’s Creedmoor Festival Starting at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20, residents can take in Creedmoor’s annual Oktoberfest, which will be held at the Creedmoor Community Center at 12511 FM 1625. Pancake breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Parade starts at 9 a.m. Games, live auction and morning tours of the TDS Wildlife Ranch will take place during the event. Admission and parking is free. More information can be found online at creedmoorcommunitycfa.org.
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Buda city officials announced a site plan for a pilot well for its Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) system in an effort to relieve drought pressures and ever increasing costs for water. The site, located near an existing well at Talley Loop and Cullen Blvd in the Garlic Creek subdivision, will be drilled in early 2019 and will continue to be tested throughout 2020. When the site is finished, it should aid the city in water collection and storage, while cutting costs currently being used to import water from elsewhere. Blake Neffendorf, Buda Water Resources Coordinator, presented an update on the plan to Buda City Council Oct. 3 and will present again at a later date when permits are approved. Neffendorf said the ASR well would benefit residents by supplying water during droughts and providing more access to water during hot summer months. “This provides flexibility,” Neffendorf said. “We can take water from the Edwards Aquifer during times that are good … and we can store that water for when we need to use it during the summertime.”
Over 40 local and international songwriters will take to Dripping Springs Oct. 19-21 for the 5th annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival. The event, which will present more than 35 showcases per day, features a variety of musicians hailing from as far away as Toronto, Canada that will play “in-the-round” Nashville-style on five stages across the city. Visit www. drippingspringssongwriters festival.com.
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BY KATIE BURRELL Debate over the need for geographic diversity on the Planning and Zoning Commission dais was sparked after Kyle city leaders this month appointed two new members. On Oct. 1, the Kyle City Council appointed two new planning and zoning commissioners and reappointed chair Rick Koch. Former commissioner Michele Christie was approved for Seat 2 and new commissioner Megan McCall was approved for Seat 4. But some city leaders expressed concern over the lack of geographic diversity among the appointees and current commissioners. Toward the end of September, the selection committee for the Kyle Planning and Zoning Commission held a series of interviews to recommend candidates for the city council to approve. The committee was comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Shane Arabie, Planning and Zoning Chairperson Rick Koch, Director of Planning Howard Koontz and City Manager Scott Sellers, who were charged with finding the right candidates. The hiring committee operated under new guidelines that were created in 2017 for the appointment process. Previously, city council members appointed candidates to serve on P&Z. The current appointment process includes a series of applications and interviews, similar to a typical hiring process for non-appointed jobs. The process demands an appointee be educated, experienced and familiar with the city. The process does not state where an appointee should reside nor do appointees represent a specific district. Council Member Alex Villalobos said he believes the Kyle Planning and Zoning Committee selections failed to represent the city as a whole, although he found them to be completely qualified otherwise. “We have a lot of different development and growth going all over the city,” Villalobos said. “I’m not being negative about the appointments, they’re all well qualified.” Villalobos added the city’s approach to dividing city council seats by geographic location should also apply to P&Z. Koontz said the selection committee would take geographic location into consideration for future appointments, but said the city does not receive
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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.
neighbor’s tree. The school district Concerns over traffic sends three buses through safety in a neighborhood Pringle’s neighborhood, near Tobias Elementary picking up and dropping in Kyle led city leaders to off children three times enact changes earlier this a day. That includes a month. midday drop-off for preBy a unanimous vote, school children who must the Kyle City Council opt- cross the street to get ed to erect a stop sign at home. the intersection of Arbor The stop sign is to be Knot Drive and Caddis placed on the intersection Cove. In addition, the of Arbor Knot Drive and city approved reducing Caddis Cove, but City the speed limit near the Engineer Leon Barba said intersection by five miles a stop sign in a residential per hour. neighborhood may not Those decisions were be the solution for speedy made after complaints drivers. Instead, Barba were levied against said lowering the speed speedy drivers in the limit is a more effective neighborhood surround- solution. ing the elementary school “Studies show stop during an Aug. 7 Kyle City signs don’t actually stop Council meeting. fast traffic,” Barba said. Concerned residents “The average driver will and parents presented the stop or slow down at the council a list of signatures sign but then speed up to triggering a series of tests get to the next one.” and studies done by the The request for the stop Kyle Public Works Depart- sign was approved by the ment, police and the city city because it met criteengineer’s office. ria by being located close “There are lots and lots to a school. The street of pets and children – it’s provides an entrance to that kind of neighborthe neighborhood across hood,” said Nicki Pringle, from the school and is a teacher and eight-year a main road along the resident of Kyle, at the campus. Aug. 7 meeting. “Over 300 In an effort to slow that families will use Arbor traffic and ease parent Knot as the path of least concerns, city officials resistance when travelran two speed tests from ing home … we want to June 25 to July 1 along the preserve the safety and half-mile stretch of Arbor quality of the neighborKnot Drive to determine hood.” the average speed of drivPringle said she colers along the road. The lected more than 100 results of those tests were signatures after walking considered when voting through her neighboron the ordinances. hood. She said concerns Of the 1,395 vehicles arose after a car accident that drove by during the occurred in April where test, officials found the a speeding driver “sidemajority of drivers, in the swiped” a car and hit a 85th percentile, drove at
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kids that walk to school, and these kids have to walk on the grass as cars zoom by them,” Delgado said. “I fear every morning I wake up for my children’s safety and it doesn’t seem like those concerns are addressed.” County officials have been made aware of this concern, but it is not yet known what changes may be made and when that deadline will occur. Engineers and planners from LJA Engineering and county officials, including Commissioners Debbie Ingalsbe and Mark Jones, were among the crowd, answering any questions and learning about residents’ concerns as the
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night progressed. The LJA staff encouraged residents to submit comments throughout the night, as the plans presented are preliminary. Hays County officials and LJA staff will review the comments and address any changes that may come before finalizing plans. The Dacy Lane improvement project has been on the radar of Hays County officials for the past decade before Jones took office in 2010. The project calls for the addition of through-lanes and shoulders on Dacy Lane. According to Hays County officials, turn lanes will be added to most intersections. The right-of-way acquisition process is underway along Dacy Lane to expand the road to four, 12-foot lanes with eightfoot shoulders. For Michael Arreola, the decade-long delay between conception of the plan to construction made those living on the east side of Interstate 35 feel neglected. Arreola said Dacy Lane and the surrounding areas have been desperate for road improvements that span long before the county’s efforts to develop the roadway. “We still have questions, but I do know that from (the plans) we’ve seen today, those kids walking to the school (would not be) any safer than they are now,” Arreola said. “One of the engineers said that no crosswalks are included with the plans because there wasn’t a budget for it. So, is there not enough money for our kids’ safety?” Ingalsbe said the open house was a great way for county officials to gauge the community’s concerns and she applauded the massive turnout which saw around 100 residents turn out for the event. The commissioner acknowledged that the plans for the project are not finalized, and said the county will be diligently reading the submitted commits to determine what changes, if any, can be made before construction in 2019.
The Kyle City Council opted to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Arbor Knot Drive and Caddis Cove. In addition, the city approved reducing the speed limit near the intersection by five miles per hour.
an average speed of 26 mph. The posted limit was 30 mph at the time of the test. The 15 percent of drivers outside of the average either drove over the limit or drove well under.
The highest speeds tracked were 48 mph and 88 mph. The new 25 mph speed limit is intended to affect those who sped well over the original posted limit without affecting the average driver in the area. “The residents of that
area came to us with quite a few signatures to request the signs,” said Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers. “There are quite a few vehicles utilizing that road … the residents would like to encourage slower driving.”
OPEN HOUSE Hays County and TxDOT are holding an open house to share updates and get public input on alignment alternatives for the RM 150 Alignment project. The purpose of the proposed project is to relieve congestion and improve safety along the existing RM 150 roadway from west of Kyle to I-35, and to provide additional connections to the transportation network in this rapidly expanding area of Central Texas.
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“We’re such a fast growing district, it’s almost overwhelming to stop and think, ‘where are all these people and where can we place them where they can be happy and thrive.’” –Monica Davidson, a Garlic Creek resident and zoning committee member
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Do you know where your love letters are, parents? Tyrades by Danny Tyree
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aybe I shouldn’t share something so personal with the world, but…my love affair with books continues unabated. I’ve just finished Willie Nelson’s autobiography (“It’s A Long Story”) and Lebanon Levi’s “Amish Confidential.” I’m already up to the post-World War II section of “Even This I Get To Experience,” the memoir of nonagenarian TV producer Norman Lear. And next? I’ve stumbled across a 2007 book by Bill Shapiro that certainly gives me that Come Hither look: “Other People’s Love Letters: 150 Letters You Were Never Meant To See.” Oh, yeah, my inner voyeur is panting over the prospects of diving into such a salacious volume. If the publisher had emblazoned “Wet Paint” across the cover, it would have been just icing on the cake. But I’m not quite ready to commit to the book. My inner voyeur has to share room with my inner arsonist and my inner jaywalker and my inner vagrant and my inner polka dancer and all the rest. (“Ow! Get your elbow out of my eye. And who had beans and cabbage for lunch? Inner arsonist, don’t think of lighting that match!”) Reviews for Shapiro’s book found many of the exchanges cute or sweet, but let’s not overlook the “guilty” in the “guilty pleasure” aspect of such a project. Deep down, most of us realize that someday someone else will be boldly remodeling our family’s beloved home and total strangers will be walking their dogs near our graves. But we don’t necessarily think about some flea marketeer or demolition team perusing all the pet names, sweet nothings, sappy sentiments and crazy dreams in our courtship correspondence. We hate to throw out the potentially embarrassing letters because we always think we’ll have one last chance to dispose of them before we’re dead or incapacitated.
We procrastinate about burning them, in case we find a convenient rainy afternoon and can haul them out of the attic to do some romantic reminiscing. (“Those smells bring back memories, don’t they, honey? For instance, that perfume is…my sister’s brand!! Okay, are you going for dead or incapacitated, Romeo?”) Of course, some letters would be embarrassing just for how stiff, restrained and BORING they are. (“What happens at a closely chaperoned church function stays at a closely chaperoned church function!”) You know what I’m talking about. Some letters make it sound like the couples had buckets of flat latex paint listed on their wedding gift registry. (“Oooo, if the hotel doesn’t catch us, we can watch it DRY on our honeymoon!”) Love letters (and letters in general) are a dying artform. We can only hope that someday a taciturn citizen who typically lets his sex robot scan his embedded barcode for instructions will try something retro. (“Z7BG3, I want you to call me Sugar Lips and talk really dirty about that black-and-white analog TV factory your parents are going to set us up with!”) In conclusion, just put some thought into what becomes of your old love letters. Hey, if you really want to prank future generations, get rid of the originals and replace them with clever forgeries. “Sis, you won’t believe this! We were conceived on either the Nina, the Pinta or the Santa Maria! Wait, that doesn’t sound right. I wish I had spent more time listening in history class instead of writing timeless love texts to What’s-Her-Name.”
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Americans love the rags-toriches story. It’s shot through our film, literature and other bits of popular culture. We’re entranced by the idea that anyone can get ahead based solely on sweat and some moxie. It is fundamental to our conception of ourselves.
Copyright 2018 Danny Tyree. Danny welcomes email responses at tyreetyrades@aol. com and visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades.” Danny’s weekly column is distributed exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. newspaper syndicate.
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‘Self-Made’ Trump was an elementary school millionaire B ack in October 2016, when she was asked to explain how it was that then-candidate Donald Trump managed to overcome his fantastic wealth and connect with lunch-pail voters in Rust Belt America, Vanity Fair contributing editor Fran Lebowitz came up with an aphorism to beat a campaign filled with aphorisms. “He’s a poor person’s idea of a rich person,” Lebowitz said at the time. “They see him. They think, ‘If I were rich, I’d have a fabulous tie like that. Why are my ties not made of 400 acres of polyester?’ All that stuff he shows you in his house – the gold faucets – if you won the lottery, that’s what you’d buy.” As it turns out, Trump won the ultimate Lottery: The genetic one. As The New York Times explosively reported this week, Trump received hundreds of millions of dollars from his father, the late developer Fred Trump. Inherited wealth? That’s a rich guy’s idea of a rich guy. The Times’ reporting blew a giant hole in Trump’s repeated claim on the campaign trail that he started off with a paltry $1 million loan from his father that he was ordered to pay back. But Trump being Trump, there’s a seedy underbelly to his creation myth: The future president received some $413 million in today’s money from his moneybags dad, the late Fred Trump, that came through tax dodges, and in some instances, “outright fraud,” in the 1990s, The Times reported. And that $1 million loan? It turns out that Papa Trump loaned his son at least $60.7 million, or $140 million, in today’s dollars, The Times reported. And while most of
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cuts package that mostly benefited the wealthiest Americans, even as it blew up the deficit. Not content with that, House by John L. Republicans this week Micek passed a package of bills, collectively dubbed “Tax his supporters were still Cuts 2.0” that would eating paste and looking extend the windfall to the forward to naptime wealthy. at kindergarten, Fred Trump’s trade war Trump also was quietly with, well, the entire enriching his children world, hit farmers who when they were barely voted for the president in out of the cradle, The 2016. Last summer, the Times reported. administration turned At age 3, young around and doled out $6 Donald was receiving billion in relief to help the an equivalent income farmers ride out the pain of $200,000, The Times from the White House’s reported. He was a tariffs. millionaire before he got Look, Americans love out of elementary school. the rags-to-riches story. Which is exactly what It’s shot through our happens to the rest of us, film, literature and other right? bits of popular culture. After all, who among We’re entranced by the us hasn’t taken our idea that anyone can get paper route cash, the ahead based solely on babysitting money, or the sweat and some moxie. coin we pick up shoveling It is fundamental to our snow, and then employed conception of ourselves. a bunch of shady tax In fact, the United deductions and other States lags other nations maneuvers, to build on when it comes to those earnings? economic mobility. But Yes, The Times’ story we’re more optimistic, takes a wrecking ball to overall, about our Trump’s conception of perceived ability to climb himself as a self-made the socio-economic man. ladder. But when it’s viewed in So, for some of us, at the totality of the actions least, Trump’s Platonic that Trump has taken in conception of himself his more than 18 months helps to feed our in office, there’s nothing collective belief that particularly surprising anyone can go from rags about it at all. to Rockefeller, given the While he’s played right combination of a populist on TV, the circumstances. majority of policies And because it’s core that President Trump to his brand, Trump, has pursued benefited to paraphrase F. Scott wealthier Americans at Fitzgerald, will be true the expense of his Rust to that image to the very Belt base. end. Consider just these Even if, as we now three actions: know, it’s as full as The administration’s sawdust as a carnival first budget proposal in sideshow. 2017 called for more than $1 trillion in spending An award-winning cuts to social welfare political journalist, Micek programs, deductions is the Opinion Editor and that disproportionately Political Columnist for would have affected the PennLive/The Patriotpresident’s voters. News in Harrisburg, Pa. Last year, Trump jmicek@pennlive.com. signed into law a tax
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P&Z Diversity: Needed in Kyle
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enough applications to make geographic diversity an effective priority. The majority of commissioners come from the western side of Kyle and reside in and around the Plum Creek neighborhood, according to Koontz. Koontz said he received more applications this round than in previous years and narrowed the pool to the five applicants who were interviewed. “We didn’t receive applications from all over Kyle, but we did advertise to everyone,” Koontz said. “In the interviews, I’d say 80 percent of the applicants came from Plum Creek and I looked at those heavily involved in the community.” Koch said he does not believe the search committee should focus on or require geographic
Water service to Buda residents is provided by the city, Monarch Utilities LLP and Goforth Special Utilities district. The city will continue to share provisional responsibilities with these companies after the ASR well is complete, but will be able to do its part more efficiently. As the city moved from a Phase II to a Phase I drought last month, officials are looking to maintain conservation efforts until the drought is over or the well is complete. Since establishing water restrictions and conservation efforts, water usage in the city has been reduced from 146 gallons per day per capital in 2014 to 105 gallons per day through 2017. The well will obtain its supply from the Trinity Aquifer and will connect to Buda’s water system at Old Black Colony Road and FM
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“We didn’t receive applications from all over Kyle, but we did advertise to everyone. In the interviews, I’d say 80 percent of the applicants came from Plum Creek and I looked at those heavily involved in the community.” –Howard Koontz, Director of Planning
diversity when making appointments. However, he encourages the council to make the requirement official if they disagree. Koch said he prioritized experience when interviewing and did not consider where candidates were from. Koch said he is grateful multiple people applied, because in years past the committee had issues meeting quorum due to low interest.
“You have to know all areas of the town and you have to know the needs of all areas of the town,” Koch said. “But we’re a recommended body and it still goes to council so at the end of the day, you have 14 people looking at an item.” Villalobos has not requested that the council make an official order on this issue, but did suggest to Koontz that geographic location be considered in the future.
The Aquifer Storage and Recover system will be located near an existing well at Talley Loop and Cullen Blvd in the Garlic Creek subdivision will begin drilling in early 2019 and will continue to be tested throughout 2020. 1626 by the end of 2019. Afterward, the city will take water from the Alliance Regional Water Authority’s (ARWA) pipeline on the west side of town to improve efficiency in the distribution system. In addition to the ASR plan, Buda will participate in a water-sharing program to supplement the need in the interim with the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) project, which will provide water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer to its member entities. Buda will take excess water
from Kyle and San Marcos until 2023, when the ARWA project is proposed to go online. Officials say Buda will continue water conservation efforts even after the water storage is in place and regardless of supplies from Kyle and San Marcos. “We have a year-long conservation ordinance that asks people to conserve, regardless of whether we are in a drought or not,” said David Marino, Buda public information officer. “We’re always pushing for people to conserve anyway.”
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District 45 debate focuses on SB4 and healthcare BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
ask about the immigration status of a person they Senate Bill 4 and health- lawfully detain. care were primary topics “Another provision of brought up in the first the law is the ‘show me public debate between your papers’ provision,” Democrat Erin ZweinZwiener said. “Any individer and Republican Ken ual law enforcement offiStrange, who are vying for cer is empowered, if they the Texas House District suspect someone is not in 45 seat. the country with docuZwiener, a progressive mentation, to demand Democrat, said SB4, which proof. That’s just opening was signed into law by the door to racial profiling. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in My Texas is better than 2017, is one of the worst that.” and most disgraceful laws Strange said he is a in her lifetime. proponent of SB4, as According to the Texadded border security and as Tribune, SB4 outlaws identification measures sanctuary cities in Texas. It can help save the lives of also requires local author- immigrants who are crossities to cooperate with fed- ing deserts and dangerous eral immigration officials conditions to come to the to allow enforcement to U.S.
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Ken Strange (left) and Erin Zwiener, candidates for House District 45 seat, addressed attendees at a debate forum held at the San Marcos Activity Center, Oct. 4
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to get to these sanctuary cities we are supporting. We need better laws for people to come here, and not protect them from breaking the law.” Zwiener told Strange not to “dress this up” as a law that protects immigrants. The candidates also discussed their plans to give citizens access to healthcare, despite having opposite ideas on how to do that. Strange said the state officials should look at any federal dollars left on the table to build a sustainable program that provides good healthcare for all, without burdening the state. Although Strange was not specific on how to build these programs
to fund healthcare, he was not a proponent of expanding government programs, such as Medicaid. Zwiener said Texas left $6 billion on the table last year when the state refused to expand Medicare, which could have insured more than one million people. After the debate, Zwiener said in a statement that she was disappointed her opponent could not present solutions to the problems addressed at the debate. “I’m not in this to represent the folks who share my party label, I’m in this to represent everyone,” Zwiener said. “And I will fight for each and every Texan. What choice you have this election is
between the status quo and someone who is ready to get in there and get to work. Someone who is not afraid to tell the specifics.” In his closing statement, Strange said he has been in public service his entire adult life through the Air Force, as a volunteer fireman and current director of Wimberley EMS. Strange said he has received the endorsement of the two previous HD45 representatives, including a Democrat. “They know (I’m the best for the job) because we’ve worked together. This is going to be a tough job and I’m here to do it,” Strange said. “I’ve proven over the years that I can do this and I will continue in my years of public service at your capital.”
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the state to bring half a billion dollars in highway improvements,” Conley said. “I am passionate about transportation and how we can solve those issues. I bring every bit of knowledge to ensure we are part of that regional conversation with our transportation needs.” Becerra focused on the county’s “crippling” debt, which is the second highest in the state of Texas per capita at around $2,000 per person. Becerra said property taxes continue to rise, which he believes only burdens the citizenry even more. When asked about incentives for businesses coming into Hays County, Becerra said officials should not give them to everyone. “As the darling we are in Central Texas, I find it very hard to find reason to incentivize dollars to build something over environmentally sensitive
areas,” Becerra said. “It’s important for us to be good stewards with our money.” Conley said the county has continued to bring high paying jobs to the area, calling Amazon’s move to build a fulfillment center a victory. Additionally, Conley said he wants to balance growth with environmental consciousness and continue his efforts with economic development organizations, such as the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP), to bring more high paying jobs to the area. “I am prepared to be the County Judge of this community. I have the experience, knowledge and skill set to take our county into the future,” Conley said. “I have worked with all sides and all interest and all parties, not only in Hays County but at a regional level as well, and put our county on the map in a
way it’s never been in our history.” Conley urged Hays County residents to put him and his opponent side by side to evaluate their experience and ability to do the job. Becerra said he wants to focus on the county’s growth intelligently, including plans to develop roads and infrastructure on the east side of Interstate 35, an area Democratic candidates believe has been neglected. “I believe in people over politics. Our property taxes are out of control and they need to be brought down. I believe ruining young adult lives over nonviolent offenses is criminal,” Becerra said. “I believe Hays County citizens should have the opportunity to work, live and play here. I believe Hays County needs a hard working Judge, and I will be that Judge for T:10” you.”
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Rebels remain undefeated after 56-21 blowout win over Akins BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
A 28-point second quarter swing on Homecoming night earned Hays (5-0) its fifth win of the season in a dominating 56-21 victory over Austin Akins (3-3) Friday at Shelton Stadium. “It felt great, you know last year, I think we played Dripping Springs on Homecoming and, if I’m correct, that was a big loss,” said Hays senior quarterback Xavier Martinez. “We wanted some redemption for Homecoming and it felt really good, especially for us seniors.” After giving up an opening drive touchdown to the Eagles, Hays put up 35 unanswered points in the first and second quarters, thanks to some key turnovers on defense and the offense being able to finish off drives. Senior tailback Sam Scott got things going with a 10-yard score in the first quarter, which was followed up by another 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter by senior Devin Hines. Martinez, Scott and senior fullback Nash Danford all tallied touchdowns in the second quarter to give Hays the 35-7 halftime lead. “I give a lot of credit to them (offensive line), they block for me and they make it happen,” Scott said. “I see the hole and I hit it as hard as I can.” As the Rebel offense was putting up points on the board in the first half, the Rebel defense came up big at the end of
Reb VB sweeps Akins to stay in playoff chase STAFF REPORT
right before half and put those touchdowns on the board, it really gave us some momentum going into halftime.” Hays’ rushing attack fed multiple running backs throughout the game, but it was Scott
A team high 12 kills from sophomore Maddie Krafka helped the Hays Rebels sweep the Akins Eagles in straight sets Friday at Bales Gym. The victory places Hays (23-17, 9-4) two games ahead of Akins for the fourth and final playoff spot in 25-6A with only four matches left in the season. On Tuesday, the Rebels upset the district leading Lake Travis Cavaliers in three sets. The Rebels wasted little time setting the tone as they sped out to a 25-9 first set win against Akins. However, Akins (20-15, 6-6), led by sophomore Shanti Ramdeen, picked up the pace of play in the final two sets. Hays labored to a 2522 second set win, followed by a 26-24 victory in the third and final set. Helping Krafka were seniors Catherine Croft and Jamie Agnew, who both notched eight kills each in the match, while junior Ryann Torres finished with seven kills. Torres also led the team with 26 assists, while sophomore Madison Hammond had 12 in the match.
REBEL FOOTBALL, 2B
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Hays Rebel running back Xavier Green (above, left) extends the football toward the pylon as an Akins Eagles defender tries to prevent him from scoring a touchdown Friday at Shelton Stadium. Right, Hays Rebels running back Sam Scott (21) powers his way past several Akins Eagles defenders.
the second quarter with back-to-back interceptions by senior free safety Jaidon Bialaszewski. “A couple of interceptions ... it kept them from putting more points on the board before half,” said Hays head coach Les Goad. “Then us being able to score twice
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Rebel Volleyball Continued from pg. 1B
On the defensive side, Hays had a block party with seven total on the night. Leading the way was junior Sydney Collins, who finished with three, while Agnew, Krafka, Croft and senior Julia Bowen all tallied one block. Senior Kayla Tello had 11 digs while Torres had ten digs. Hays closes its home schedule with three straight matches starting Friday at 6:30 p.m. against Austin. After hosting Ann Richards Oct. 16, Hays then hosts
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DISTRICT STANDINGS AS OF OCT. 9 *Clinched playoff spot Lake Travis 13-0* Westlake 12-1* Bowie 9-4 Hays 9-4
Akins 6-6
Austin 5-8
Ann Richards 5-8 Anderson 4-9 Lehman 1-11
Del Valle 0-13
rival Lehman to close its home slate Oct. 19.
Rebel Football Continued from pg. 1B
PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRACI HIGHTOWER
It was a golden run for the Hays Rebel boys cross country team Tuesday as they claimed first place overall at the District 25-6A meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Rebel senior Jaden Tumale took home first place individual honors, while Lehman Lobo junior Jose Cano claimed second place. Rebel senior Daniel Garraway finished in third place. Lehman High freshman Esteban Garza rounded out the top 10 in the boys race with a sixth place finish. Above, members of the Hays Rebel boys cross country team show off trophies and medals. Right, Hays High freshman Abigail Parra shows off her third place trophy.
PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III
Lobos, Rebs duel on tennis court
Rain proved troublesome for Hays High and Lehman High tennis this week as they were forced to twice postpone their first-round district team tournament match against each other. Hays held a narrow 6-4 advantage over the Lobos with five matches remaining. Continued inclement weather prevented the two clubs from continuing play Tuesday. Organizers sought to complete the match Wednesday. The winner of the match faces third-seeded Bowie in the 25-6A district quarterfinals. Lehman currently holds a five match winning streak over Hays that dates back to 2014. Left, Lehman Lobos senior Diego De La Fuente follows through on a forehand stroke during his singles match Monday at the Lehman tennis courts.Right, Hays Rebel Abigail Benedict during her district tournament singles match against Lehman High’s Angela Martinez.
who led the team with 78 yards on 9 carries and three touchdowns. Danford added two touchdowns of his own, while Hines rushed seven times for 66 yards and one touchdown. Hays’ seldom-used pass attack also had success on the night. Martinez completed 10 of 11 passes for 158 yards, while senior wide receiver Nathan Tate led the team with two catches for 85 yards, including a 68-yard catch in the first half. “Xavier as a returning quarterback had a great year last year, and he has proven to us that he’s plenty capable,” Goad said. “We feel confident with him and multiple receivers, and that’s kind of the way we play. We have multiple running backs and multiple receivers, and we try to get everybody involved and that’s what we were able to do tonight.” Akins scored two more touchdowns in the second half, but the Hays lead was too large to overcome as rushing touchdowns from Danford, Scott and junior Joeangel Carrasco lifted the
DISTRICT STANDINGS IN FOOTBALL AS OF OCT. 9 Westlake 3-0 Hays 3-0 Lake Travis 4-0 Bowie 2-2 Anderson 1-2 Akins 1-3 Del Valle 1-3 Austin 1-3 Lehman 0-3
THE WEEK AHEAD
Westlake v Lake Travis Hays v Austin Lehman v Del Valle Anderson v Akins Bowie is idle
Rebels to the 56-21 win. “This 5-0 record, we’ve been wanting this for a long time, we haven’t done it in a while,” Scott said. “It’s been a couple of years since Hays has done this so we are real excited to see what we got going for us.” Hays faces Austin High Thursday at 7 p.m. at House Park in Austin. The Rebels then return home Oct. 19 for their game against Lehman.
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Improvement plan approved in response to Tom Green low scores BY KATIE BURRELL
The TIP outlines signments. In an effort to short-term and long-term improve, PLC meetings are Focusing student acstrategies Tom Green now held weekly. Hanna countability and streamprincipal Jennifer Hanna said those PLC meetings lining teaching methods said she and her teachers helped her previous disare two ways Hays CISD have already begun to trict and should be expectis aiming to take Tom implement. ed to make a difference in Green Elementary out of Hanna was hired in July the learning content and its current Improvement before the district received schedule at Tom Green. Required (IR) status. the IR score. “We are reThose methods are part Hanna came ally going to “We’re making take a close of the district’s Targeted from Del Valle Improvement Plan (TIP) ISD and said look at stusure that for Tom Green, which was she had never dent growth,” we’re really approved Sept. 24 by the worked at Hanna said. Hays CISD Board of Trust- an IR school, “Teachers are monitoring ees. The TIP outlines ways but feels monitoring student educators at the campus prepared to with their can improve reading and take on the students growth. writing, math and science challenge. closely, to We’re not scores by the end of the “We’re make sure academic year. making sure students are adding more In August, the Texas that we’re reaware of how to teachers’ Education Agency (TEA) ally monitorthey’re doing, labeled Tom Green as the ing student teachers are schedules only IR campus in HCISD. growth,” aware of how – we’re just In 2016, Science Hall Hanna said. they’re doing and Hemphill Elementary “We’re not and parents being more Schools were labeled IR af- adding more are aware of purposeful.” ter students scored poorly to teacher’s how they’re on the State of Texas schedules doing.” Assessment for Academic – we’re just Students –Jennifer Hanna, Tom Green principal Readiness (STAAR) exams. being more now keep Science Hall and purposeful.” track of Hemphill both improved Teachers their grades their scores during the met during Professional and projects in binders 2017-18 school year after Learning Communities they can share with their receiving aid from a conmeetings intermittently to teachers and parents. The sultant and following its discuss teaching techmethod is being used to own TIP. niques, schedules and as- allow students to be aware
PHOTO BY KATIE BURRELL
Tom Green Elementary Principal Jennifer Hannah meets with librarian Lee Stanley Oct. 8, in the library, during parent-teacher conference day.
of their efforts and their progress as the school year continues. Tim Savoy, HCISD chief communications officer, said the plan allows for teachers to target struggling students and make time to help them during class. “Standardized testing, in general, measures the performance of a school on one day,” Savoy said. “Just because a school is an IR doesn’t mean your child is getting any less of an education or is not get-
ting great individual help from their teacher.” Officials said the school is expected to break through its IR rating by the end of the academic year after the next round of state-issued standardized tests. The district reports that officials received concerns from parents after releasing a letter detailing the score and its impact. While district officials believe some may have moved out of district after receiving the notice, Savoy
said the rating should not label a school and encourages parents to get involved by communicating with district officials. According to the approved TIP, 70 percent of all students in third, fourth and fifth grade will improve and approach their grade level requirements in reading, writing, math and science. Roughly 12 percent of all students are expected to master their grade level requirements, as per the TIP.
Public forum set to discuss Hays CISD rezoning maps BY MOSES LEOS III
consider adjusting current know there are real people boundaries to reduce the in these neighborhoods, A trio of draft maps impact it has so we try to are what Hays CISD’s on middle respect that,” “We’re such a Davidson rezoning committee will schools. All take to the public as they three of the said. “But fast growing ready for Monday’s first proposed we want to district, scheduled input forum at draft maps look at all of the Hays CISD Performing are prethe options, it’s almost Arts Center. liminary whether it overwhelming illicits negaThat decision came and are not after the committee spent final. District tive feedback to stop and the better part of Monday officials plan or not. We think, ‘where detailing two new options to take the need to have that deviate from the committee’s that inforare all these districts initial two draft final recommation so we people and maps unveiled last week. mendation know what The committee also unan- to the Hays where can we we’re workimously voted to retire CISD board ing with.” place them Draft Map 1. of trustees for Davidson One of those new maps, a final vote said while where they called Draft Map 3, alters no later than rezoning can can be happy be a tough the boundaries for several December. middle schools, but does Monica challenge, and thrive.’” not split them entirely. A Davidson, a she belies the fourth draft map, howevGarlic Creek committee er, was developed inderesident and is doing the –Monica Davidpendent of current middle member of best they son, a Garlic Creek school boundaries. the 35-percan. resident and zoning committee member That fourth map curson commitIt becomes rently calls for five of the tee, said the difficult as six middle schools to split committee the comin some way. However, understands the maps are mittee starts to make district officials believe if going to generate many decisions about individual public sentiment is favor- questions and comments. neighborhoods and where able toward the option, “Our job is to look at they could be rezoned. the committee could not just the numbers, but Sandra Bryant, a Buda
INPUT SOUGHT
What: Hays CISD rezoning public forum When: Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Where: Hays CISD Performing Arts Center Auditorium To view the draft maps and to provide feedback can be done online at https://www.hayscisd.net/rezone.
resident who was elected as committee secretary, said the rezoning process is a large responsibility the group has taken on. “We’re such a fast growing district, it’s almost overwhelming to stop and
think, ‘where are all these people and where can we place them where they can be happy and thrive,’” Davidson said. But primary issues over whether or not to split middle schools, as
well as balancing the socioeconomic divide, continue to pop up for the group. Davidson said the group is not afraid to talk about socioeconomics, but understands it isn’t one of the core factors the committee must consider when rezoning. Core principles such as neighborhood concept and proximity take precedent, Davidson said. Bryant said while the district aims to try and balance socioeconomic patterns, she doesn’t believe there’s a way to make it equal across the district. “We can try to make it as balanced as possible, but I’m not sure we can get it even across the board, 50 (percent)-50-50,” Bryant said. She and Davidson now await what the public has to say about the first three maps. “It’s important to hear from parents, staff and people in the district to get their feedback,” Bryant said.
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For the third year in a row, members of the Hays High Future Farmers of America (FFA) created and presented Homecoming mums and garters to members of the Life Skills classes. The event, held Friday prior to Hays High’s homecoming game, was created by current senior Lacey Williamson.
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More than a hundred Hays CISD Career and Technology Education (CTE) students on GDI, welding, construction and engineering tracks toured related area businesses Friday as part of National Manufacturing Day activities. Several Lehman High students toured Epic Piping’s sprawling complex in San Marcos, while Hays High and a several other Lehman High students also took in the operations at Buda’s Lewis Sign and Dynamic Systems, Inc. Hays CISD CTE Director Suzi Mitchell and CTE Internship Coordinator Marco Pizana, Jr., oversaw the day’s touring.
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Citizens of the Year Nominees for 2018 Buda – Community
Your vote counts, but your words count even more. The Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch have received nominations of more than 60 people in the Buda, Dripping Springs and Kyle areas who have gone above and beyond to benefit the institutions they care about most. We are asking for input from our readers to share their opinions or experiences about our nominees. If you know any of the nominees, please share your comments about the person or people that you believe deserve the most recognition. Email us your nominee(s) name and a reason, you think they deserve to be recognized. The efforts of these individuals will be the topic of our quarterly Hays County Echo magazine in December. Please email comments to news@ haysfreepress with the subject “COTY 2018.”
Dripping Springs – Community
Amy Hilton – Loving Mountain City administrator. Scout Leader. Volunteer for several community organizations. Melissa Barrett McCrary – Volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Helps neighbors in need. Wiley Hopkins – City of Buda council member. Jeremy De Alcala – Board member of Economic Development Corporation. Britany McArthur Krause – Coordinator at Children’s Hope Chest. Mary Stone – Serves on BSEACD board. Volunteer counselor with Hays CISD. Penny Moulder – Member of the Buda Chamber. Volunteers with Mountain City activities. Sandra Grizzle – Longtime volunteer at Onion Creek Seniors Citizens Center.
Buda – Education Debbie Brown – Dyslexia therapist at Hays CISD Suzi Mitchell – Hays CISD CTE director Max Cleaver – Chief Operations Officer for Hays CISD Kate Curley – First grade teacher at Buda Elementary Chris Gardner – English teach at Hays High and Ultimate Frisbee coach.
Bob Love – North Hays County Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief of volunteers Wayland and Kathy Clark – Friends Foundation, Order of the Eastern Star and other community events. Denise Henley – 20-year leader of Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Riding committee as well as other area non-profits. Volunteers at orphanage in Guatemala. Amy Hilton – Volunteer photographer for Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Riding event.
Heather Guerin – Longtime admin at Buda Elementary.
Tammy Gray – Owner of Buda Drug Store Kerri Espinoza – Former teacher, now in real estate. Buda Block Party (Debbie Cook and Amy Younts) – Create unique gifts, many of which are donated for fundraisers Brad Hullum – Owner of Reliable Automotive Maryann Gamble – Physician at ARC
Buda – Government
Melinda DeChick – Simon Middle School Counselor
Jim Cullen – Photographer for Hays CISD and former teacher.
Bailey Kay Hutson – Volunteer with Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Riding event.
Karen Sinor – Barton Middle School Science teacher.
Carrie Kroll – Child advocate. DSISD school board member
Teri Eubank – Principal at Barton Middle School
Dripping Springs – Government Andrea Cunningham – Dripping Springs city secretary
Kyle – Government Arthur Zamarripa – Kyle Parks Project Coordinator Jennifer Scott – Secretary to Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones
Ginger Faught – Deputy City Administrator
Grace Nino – Kyle City Secretary Scott Sellers – Kyle City Manager
Dripping Springs – Business
Kyle – Business
Robert Avera – Avera Law Firm
Julie Snyder – Director of the Kyle Chamber Kimberley Butler-Fitzgerald – Owner of Ladies & Gents
Kyle – Community
Leanne Logan – Nighthawk Foods
David Bowe – Assistant Public Information Officer
Karen Lucita – Principal at Kyle Elementary.
Marisa Tuzzi – Assistant Athletic Director at Dripping Springs High
Ray Bryant – Texas Disposal Systems
Todd Barker – Education – Pastor at Wayfinders Church
David Abdelmaseih – Social Studies teacher at Lehman High. Volunteers in community and encourages volunteerism among students.
Dave Niemeyer – Owner of Acopon brewery
Buda – Business
Kyle – Education
Michelle Winn – Hays CISD school counselor
Dripping Springs – Education
Tim Savoy – Hays CISD Public Information Officer
Tracy Schupbach – Volunteers with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in many different areas. Served on PTA board.
Allen Deaver – Realtor and Chamber member Billy Bonham – Owner of Pizza Classics
Jennifer Crosby – Operations Manager at Hays Hills Baptist Church Kimberley Butler-Fitzgerald – Owner of Ladies & Gents Max Vasquez – Member of Patriot Guard Riders Carole Coburn – Volunteer for Concerts for a cause Heather Trevethan – Girl Scout Leader. Volunteer for St. Vincent dePaul and Central Texas Mobile Food bank. Site Coordinator.
Mat Phillips – Blue Computer Solutions Irene Melendez – Works at Broadway Bank. Volunteers for St. Anthony’s Fiestas, PTA school supply drives and works with Planning and Zoning Commission. Jason Schaeffer – Owner of Hays County Radio. Helps with community events. Travis Robinson – Owner of Optimized Engineering.
Penny Krug – Polling place volunteer with every election and volunteer at KASZ.
Jim Lewis – VP of Economic Development.
Teresa Tobias – HCISD school board member and volunteer at many school events.
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Humans not the only ones in danger in abusive situations BY SHAWNA ANDERSON, LPC-1, NON-RESIDETIAL YOUTH COUNSELOR II
Domestic violence is typically seen as violent or aggressive behaviors that occur between intimate partners. It’s defined by the presence of power and control where one partner engages in coercive behaviors in order to establish and maintain control over the other partner. Domestic violence is easiest to recognize when the assault is physical because the broken bones, bruises, cuts and scrapes. are visible. However, direct physical abuse is only one of the
many tactics that abusers use to maintain their control. Abusers often utilize psychological abuse and manipulation in order to display their authority within the relationship. One specific example of such psychological abuse is the mistreatment of household animals or pets. Experts estimate that from 48 percent to 71 percent of battered women have pets who also have been abused or killed. In fact, pet abuse is one of four significant factors associated with battering. It is commonly thought that the act of abusing animals is a stepping stone to abusing people. However, that is not neces-
sarily the common order of events. Abusers are known to abuse animals both during and after they abuse their human victim for a number of reasons. Sometimes, an animal is the victim’s only source of comfort and harming it increases the victim’s sense of isolation, hopelessness and fear. Abusers can harm or threaten to harm their partners’ pets as a way to force them to do exactly what they want or to punish the victim. In addition, an abuser can threaten a pet’s life in an effort to ensure that their partner doesn’t leave them. Domestic violence shelters often do not allow pets and this places victims
in the position of having to choose whether or not to abandon their beloved animal. If they chose to leave, they may experience extreme guilt and then end up returning to check on their pet. HCWC recognizes the challenge this poses for victims of abuse and has entered into agreements with various providers to house the pets while the victim is in the shelter. Safety measures and precautions can be taken to establish the best outcome for the animal(s). The Animal Welfare Institute has established “safe havens,” which are sheltering services that are available to assist victims
of domestic violence with finding a safe place for their animal. Their website, https://awionline. org/safe-havens, includes a safe haven mapping project where victims can find safe havens that are local to their area. When creating their safety plan, victims are also encouraged to establish ownership of their pet and maintain access to their important health documents. Additional helpful information can be found at the National Domestic Violence Hotline website at https://www.thehotline. org/2014/08/14/keepingyour-pets-safe/. It is essential for professionals who work with
human and animal victims to be aware of the role that animal abuse has in the cycle of violence. This knowledge allows for better protection and encourages a raised voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Anyone who witnesses or suspects of animal cruelty is encouraged to report it. Animal cruelty is a crime in all states and reports can be made to the local police or sheriff’s department. It is important to remember that speaking up may benefit more than just the animals. This is part two of a five-week series focused on raising awareness about domestic violence.
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mountain savory, or white thyme (Satureja montana) is a xeric, perennial herb that is easily cultivated in Central Texas. Growing a foot tall on an evergreen mounding plant, it blooms summer to late summer with spikes of white to lilac flowers, with purple spots on the bottom lip, preferring a haircut after it blooms. It requires full sun and needs excellent drainage, doing better in stony soil than rich beds. Winter savory is first cousin to summer savory and has a stronger flavor than its wimpy brethren (summer savory really hates growing in Central Texas heat), with a higher concentration of thymol and carvacol. The plant originated in Western and Central Asia, and is considered native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. The genus Satureja was named by the Roman writer Pliny, and some folks feel it is derived from the word “satyr”, the half-man, half-goat Dionysiac woodland sprites in Roman mythology who chased maenids and bacchans. There is a common etymological origin with the Turkish word sater, the Hebrew za’atar, and the Arabic az-za’tar, terms used today in the Eastern Mediterranean to describe different aromatic herbs or an herbal spice mix. The Romans used this herb for cooking and introduced it to Northern Europe during Caesar. The glossy foliage is intensely aromatic, contributing an herbal, sharp, peppery flavor to dishes when added at the last minute, and mellowing-out the longer it is cooked. Historically it was used as a substitute for black pepper, and Hispanics use it when epazote can’t be found. It is the ideal herb to add to a pot of beans (in German it is called bohnenkraut, which
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way, working your core and developing your muscles, all working as good physical therapy,” Young said. “But even as important, you are using communication with the animal, building your confidence and self-esteem for self-improvement.” For young children, riding horses builds social skills, while providing an extracurricular activity. For those with anxiety and
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Richard Moers III, grandchildren Nicole Ohlendorf John Reynolds Hughes, (Ryan), Courtney Bukow80, of Bastrop, Texas, ski (Beau), Samantha Ireformerly of land (Dan), John Hunter Kyle, Texas, Hughes (Shelby), Justin peacefully Hughes, Megan Harp, Alpassed lison Harp, Russell Moers, away surRyan Moers and 5 great rounded by grandchildren and “adhis family opted” son David Kallfelz on October (Tonya). 3, 2018. He Hughes was preceded is survived in death by his parents by his wife Emery and Katherine Donna along with his Hughes, brother Emery Jr. children, John R Hughes, and son Charles Hughes. Jr and wife Sally, Arthur L Hughes was born and Hughes and wife Moana, Dawn Moers and husband raised in Austin, Texas
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was held at Assumption Cemetery in Austin. Hughes will be deeply missed by his family. He never knew a stranger and helped anyone in need. He had a strong dedication to his Catholic faith. He will be fondly remembered and forever loved by his family and those he held dear. Please visit www. Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with John’s family on his On-line memorial site.
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and calm the body.” Young said there is data that indicates there are nearly half a million people in the Austin area and the surrounding Hill Country with physical, feed room, tack room, as social and emotional chalwell as an ADA accessilenges that could benefit ble restroom and private from equine therapy. therapy rooms. RED “We started in Dripping Arena received $20,000 in 10 years ago with one donations from the Hays horse and ten kids, and County community for its now we serve 150 a week new facility. through our riding and “We also work with therapy lessons,” Young adults who have suffered said. “And now that we’re from strokes, head injuries in San Marcos, we’ll be and anxiety,” Young said. able to service the Kyle “Horses provide feedback and Buda communities that is not judgmental with a shorter drive to see towards people. They relax us.”
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autism, the horses soothe the senses, bringing comfort to the mind giving those who suffer from mental disabilities a sense of emotional support. Horse therapy can help treat motor and sensory skills in patients with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and stroke, According to a study by Everyday Health, horses are prey animals, which makes them sensitive to people’s emotions, much likes dogs or other domesticated animals. Additionally, the use of horses for therapy is a discipline practiced as far back as the fifth century
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Early detection is key in fighting breast cancer BY KATIE BURRELL
diagnosed early are highly likely to overcome the canWhile one in eight wom- cer by discovering it in its en will be diagnosed with early stages and maintainbreast cancer during their ing a healthy lifestyle. lifetime, early detection “The 3-D technology through an annual doctor’s can aid in detection of visit can increase the rate of early cancers and give the survival. radiologist a more comDuring October, which plete picture of how the is National breast tissue Breast Canis,” Mueller According cer Awaresaid. “Most ness Month, insurances, to the Texas charities now, will covand hospier them just Department tals make as a screenextra efforts ing test, so I of State to raise think that if Health money and it’s a covered to educate that Services, over benefit women on it’s recomthe cancer to 3,000 women mended most likely to get the 3-D affect them, are expected mammoaccording to gram.” the AmeriMueller to die from can Institute said both breast cancer types of for Cancer Research. mammothis year, a Doctors at grams are Seton Medsufficient for number that ical Center detection Hays offer and can could be 2-dimesional catch signs mammoof cancer lowered if grams and even four more women years before other routine tests to it spreads. got tested. detect breast But she cancer. recommends They also offer referrals 2-dimesional mammoto other area locations for grams without insurance or those who are interested to those whose insurance or in need a 3-dimesional will not pay for the admammogram. According vanced screening. to experts, 3-dimesional “Luckily, I don’t see mammograms can be bet- breast cancer here very ter for women with dense often, but I do see a lot of breasts or abnormalities. abnormal mammograms,” Dr. Jessica Mueller, OBMueller said. “I would say GYN at Seton Hays, said about once a month I see she recommends to her a patient come back with patients getting screened early breast cancer (signs) early and annually, whether or an abnormality come it’s through 2-dimensional back on their mammoor 3-dimensional technolgram.” ogy, to detect breast cancer. According to the Texas Mueller said those who are Department of State Health
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Services, over 3,000 women are expected to die from breast cancer this year, a number that could be lowered if more women got tested. The department reports that only 66 percent of Texas women have gotten a mammogram within the last two years. “All women after the age of 40 should get a mammogram every year,” Mueller said. “The risk increases with age and most breast
cancers are diagnosed after 50, but anyone is susceptible.” Mueller said women in Central Texas can do their best to prevent breast cancer by also checking their family history, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing alcohol consumption. Mueller said Seton Hays offers assistance to women seeking medical help who may be underinsured or uninsured.
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How to respond to recordbreaking bull market? Financial Focus by Jon Albright
adjusting for inflation, the NEA said the average teacher salary has actually decreased by nearly $2,000 or three percent. Despite this finding, Wallethub ranks Texas second in the nation for average starting teacher salary, when adjusted for cost of living. Linda Hall, director of human resources for HCISD, said the district is focusing on offering competitive salaries and benefits packages, while offering its educators the training needed to succeed in the classroom. “Texas’ cost of living is the eleventh lowest in the country,” Gonzalez said. “That definitely has an influence on the final result, but considering it came in second, we could say that teachers
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Officials with the city of Buda and Baylor Scott and White, along with State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) break ground on a new hospital facility that’s scheduled to open in Buda by summer 2019.
Two of the biggest healthcare systems sign letter to merge BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
Temple. According to the letter Two of the biggest of intent to merge, Jim health systems in Texas Hinton, CEO of Baylor signed a Scott and letter of White, intent to will act as Baylor Scott and merge the first White Health Oct.1, a CEO of the commitcombined and Memorial ment the system. Hermann Health The merger companies believe will will also System are strengthen include the two Texas healthcare a unified in Central board of nonprofits Texas. trustees that will soon Baylor with an Scott and equal share the same White number of brand. Both Health and members Memorial from both are founded Hermann organizaas faith-based Health Systions. tem are the “Now organizations, two Texas that the and with its nonprofits letter of that will combined goal, intent soon share has been will serve Dallas, signed, the same brand. we will Austin, Central Both are immediTexas, Houston ately begin founded as faitha period of and Temple. based due diliorganigence and zations, and with its the standard regulatory combined goal, will serve review process,” said a Dallas, Austin, Central written statement from Texas, Houston and Baylor Scott and White.
“A new name for the combined system will be determined before closing, however, Baylor Scott & White Health and Memorial Hermann will continue to operate under their strong, highly regarded brands in their respective service areas.” The decision to merge came not long after Buda City Council voted unanimously Feb. 20 to approve the economic development agreement between Baylor Scott and White and the city’s EDC. Baylor Scott and White currently has three facil-
ities in Hays County in the form of clinics in Kyle and San Marcos, as well as a clinic in the Dripping Springs area. Officials broke ground on a full-service hospital in Buda in April with plans to have the facility open by summer 2019. The merger will create a health care system that spans the state and employs more than 70,000 people in all of its areas. Baylor Scott and White officials told the Hays Free Press that the goal of the merger is to combine the strengths
and commitments of both systems to advance the health of Texans and transform the delivery of care. A new name for the merger has not been selected, but both companies are in exclusive negotiations during this early stage of planning. The merger is expected to be completed in 2019. The first chair of the new combined board will be Ross McKnight, the current chair of the Baylor Scott and White Holdings Board of Trustees.
Texas ranks high in starting teacher salary BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
Education jobs are among the lowest-paying occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree, but Texas is trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to compensation. Texas teachers rank in the top 20 percent of Wallethub’s best and worst states for educators, due in part to high pay checks. However, Texas continues to rank near the bottom when it comes to quality of its school system. For local school districts, a quality education lies with a good teaching staff. That includes maintaining a competitive pay rate with other nearby districts. “The education finance system is broken, but despite that, our teachers are moving
“The education finance system is broken, but despite that, our teachers are moving mountains to create an awesome experience for our kids. We need to support our teachers. The education our students are getting is not broken.” –Tim Savoy, Hays CISD chief communications officer
mountains to create an awesome experience for our kids,” said Tim Savoy, Hays CISD chief communications officer. “We need to support our teachers. The education our students are getting is not broken.” According to the study, Texas ranks third in opportunity and competition, but is 46th in academic and work environment.
Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at Wallethub, said some components that dragged Texas’ ranking down was its median SAT scores, reading test scores and the number of school shootings. Those factors led WalletHub to rank Texas
as one of the worst work academic environments in the country. According to the National Education Association (NEA), the national average teacher salary is
According to the National Education Association (NEA), the national teacher salary has increased by around 15 percent in the past decade to a current national average of $59,660.
$59,660 a year. The national teacher salary has increased by around 15 percent in the past decade. However, after
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he investment world recently observed a milestone: the longest bull market in history. But what does this mean to you, as an individual investor? For one thing, it suggests that patience and perserverence can pay off. From October 2007 to March 2009 – just 17 months – the S&P 500 stock market index fell more than 56 percent. That’s a big drop, of course, but what if you had told yourself that “enough is enough” and you decided to sell? Consider this: The S&P 500 has now risen about 320 percent since its low point on March 9, 2009. So, if you had stayed invested during these last 9-1/2 years, your portfolio might have achieved impressive results. How long will this bull market last? No one can say for sure, and it’s usually something we don’t anticipate that ends a bull market. (In fact, there’s no one agreed-upon definition of a “bull market,” although many financial experts define it as a period of rising stock prices without a drop of at least 20 percent.) Right now, the investment environment still looks pretty good: U.S. economic growth is strong, corporate earnings are healthy and consumers are spending. As always, though, potential concerns lurk, including the effects of a looming trade war with China. Regardless of the prospects for this bull market, here are some questions to ask yourself: Am I still on track toward meeting my goals? Your investments’ performance may not match that of the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average – and that’s not a problem. These indices only track the returns of U.S. stocks, but to reach your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you will likely need a diversified array of investments: U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, government securities and so on. Rather than compare your investment results to those of a single market index, you should measure your progress by your own “yardstick,” based on a variety of factors, including your portfolio’s performance but also taking into account your age, retirement goals, risk tolerance and family situation. A financial professional can help you create a personalized measurement tool. Do I need to rebalance? Over time, your investment portfolio can become over-concentrated in some areas. For example, you might have wanted a certain percentage of your portfolio to be
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO NELDA GALLEGOS: NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. of the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. The petition of ERASMO GALLEGOS, Petitioner, was filed in the 22nd District Court of Hays County, Texas on May 29, 2018 and is numbered 18-1262 on the docket of said court, and entitled IMMO: ERASMO GALLEGOS, JR. AND NELDA GALLEGOS. THE NATURE OF SAID SUIT IS A REQUEST BY Petitioner that citation and notice issue as required by law and prays that the Court: Grant a divorce dissolving the marriage of Petitioner and Respondent, all as more fully appears in the petition on file in this suit. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or cede in the children’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parentchild relationship, the determination of paternity, and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the children’s adoption. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court at San Marcos, Texas on this the 28th day of September, 2018. REQUESTED BY: Marcos Hernandez, Jr. Attorney at Law 136 East San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 BEVERLY CRUMLEY HAYS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 712 S. STAGECOACH TRAIL, STE. 2211 SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666
ASR FILING Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is proposing to build a 270-foot self support tower (285-ft w/appurtenances) located at 7873 Ranch to Market Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. Structure coordinates are: (N30-0248.41/W98-00-29.88). The tower is anticipated to have FAA Style E (dual medium intensity) lighting. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR Form 854) file number is A1116907. Interested persons may review the application at www.fcc. gov/asr/applications by entering the file number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. FCC strongly encourages online filing. A mailing address for a paper filing is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, ATTN: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Barbara S. Lee, Deceased, were issued on October 2, 2018, in Cause No. 18-0275-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County, Texas, to: Leslie A. McGimsey. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Douglas J. Paul Attorney at Law The Blum Firm 303 Colorado St., Ste. 2550 Austin, TX 78701 Dated the 5th of October /s/Douglas J. Paul, Attorney for Leslie A. McGimsey
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 8.83 acres of property located at 16910 SH123 South, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: SUB1082.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mary W. King, Deceased, were issued on September 28, 2018 in Cause No. 18-0258-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Roswell Easton King III. 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: Del Prado Dietz, PLLC The Young Building 323 W. Hopkins Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED the 3rd day of October, 2018. Elly Del Prado Dietz Attorney for Roswell Easton King III State Bar No.: 05857170 The Young Building 323 W. Hopkins Street Telephone: (512) 8780999 Facsimile: (512) 757-8696 E-mail: elly@ delpradodietz.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert R. Becker, Deceased were issued on the 11th day of September, 2018, in Cause No. 180075-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 2 of Hays County, Texas to John Becker. Claims may be presented in care of the Executor/ Administrator of the Estate addressed as follows: John Becker Estate of Robert R. Becker, Deceased 11662 W. Hwy 82 Muenster, TX 76252 All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administer are required to present them within the time and the manner prescribed by law. Dated the 27th day of September, 2018. By John Becker Executor or Administrator
NOTICE Will the owners or lien holders of the a gray 2005 Honda CRV, Vin JHLRD78925C019360 please contact A & E Towing at 512-295-4688 The vehicle is being held at our storage facility (VSF #0649319) located at 100 Rodriguez Lane, Buda Tx.The vehicle has been in our possession since 9/24/18 and has accrued fees of $570.00 plus tax as of 10/3/18. The vehicle will continue to accrue storage fees of $20 plus tax per day until vehicle is released. The failure of the owner of lienholder to claim the vehicle & personal property before the 30th day after the date of this notice is provided is a waiver by that person of all right, title or interest in the vehicle & personal property and is a consent to the sale of the vehicle at a public auction.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Kyle Parkway SelfStorage, located at 5141 Cromwell Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 will hold a Public Auction of Property being sold for CASH to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held on Octoober 18, 2018 at 11:30 AM. The contents in the space of Devin T. Fetter contains chair, rack and boxes.
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 October 19, 2018 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction. com. 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. Alicia Acosta 10X10 NC – crib, 2 curio cabinets, clean garbage can with lid, small book shelve, potty chair, 3 VHS kids tapes, misc. items. Jeremy Bullard 10X20 NC – 2 kids bikes, small riding toys, area rug, fishing rod and bait box, cooler with wheels, misc. Items.
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NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.” TO: Eva Ka Kahaloa SERVED BY PUBLICATION GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the Honorable Carson Campbell Court, Bastrop County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said county in Bastrop Texas, by filing a written answer at or before 10 o’clock A.M. of the first Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days from the date of the issuance of this citation, same being the 9th day of October, 2018, to PLAINTIFFS’ ORIGINAL PETITION filed in said court, on the 10th day of July, 2017, in this cause, numbered 564-21 on the docket of said court and styled: Austin McQueeny, & Shawn McQueeny vs. Eva Ka Kahaloa A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: PLAINTIFFS’ ORIGINAL PETITION If this citation is not served within ninety days after the date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs. Witness, SARAH LOUCKS, Clerk of the 21st District Court of Bastrop County, Texas Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said court at Bastrop, Texas, this the 28th day of August, 2018. SARAH LOUCKS, District Clerk 21st District Court Bastrop County, Texas Becky Nelson, DEPUTY
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Public Notices, continued from pg. 13 INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids, in duplicate, addressed to North Hays County Municipal Utility District No.2, Attention Paul Byars, President, Board of Directors, will be received at the office of LandDev Consulting, LLC, 5508 W. US Hwy 290 Service Road, Suite 150, Austin, Texas, 78735, until 3:00 p.m. Local Time, Thursday, October 18, 2018,and then publicly opened and read for “PLUM CREEK SECTION 11H STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES” for North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Hays County, Texas” Scope of Work of the Contract includes the following: Furnish and install street, drainage, water and wastewater infrastructure in Plum Creek Phase 1 Section 11H. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Local Time, at the office of LandDev Consulting, LLC, 5508 W Hwy 290 Service Road, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78735. Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is MANDATORY, and no Bid will be opened unless the bidder or representative was present at the pre-bid
conference. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount Bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Payment and Performance Bonds on the forms provided, and provide the required insurance certificates within seven (7) days after the date Contract Documents are received by the Contractor. Copies of the bidding documents are on file at the following locations: Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from LandDev Consulting, LLC, by emailing a request to Larry.Hanrahan@ landdevconsulting.com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download specifications, plans, soils report, and environmental reports for this Project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. Bidding documents may be examined at the above locations or may be obtained by prospective bidders or suppliers upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00 non-refundable (plus cost of delivery) for each set of documents at 5508 W Hwy 290 Service Road,
Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78735. Checks should be made payable to LandDev Consulting, LLC. No cash will be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project. NORTH HAYS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2
NOTICE OF APPLICANT SPONSORED MEETING An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 64.31 acres of property located at along Cotton Gin Road, Kyle, TX 78640. An applicant sponsored meeting is to be held at the Hays County Government Office, 2171 Yarrington Road San Marcos, TX 78666 at 6:00 pm October 23rd in order to present the Mi Rancho Subdivision concept plan and receive public comment. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: SUB-911.
Hays CISD Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Private/Home School Proportionate Share In the 2018-2019 school year, the Hays Consolidated Independent School District will use a portion of the federal funds it receives under the Individuals with Disabili- ties Education Act (IDEA) for participation by private school children with disabilities in the District’s special education services. Children with disabilities who are 5 years old and older or eligible to attend a public-school kindergarten program when the new school year begins, may be entitled to be considered for participation in the District’s special education services if they attend a private elementary or secondary school locat- ed in the District, regardless of the child's residence. The children in private schools who are eligible to be considered for participation in the District’s special education services are those who meet the following criteria: • Evaluated by a public-school district, or the public-school district has accepted a private evaluation; • Determined by an Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD Committee) to have a disability covered by IDEA and need special education and related ser- vices; * • Parent has chosen to voluntarily enroll the child in a private elementary or secondary school, including a religious school or home school; and • The private elementary or secondary school is located in the District. We appreciate your assistance in helping the District accurately count the number of children with disabilities attending a private school located in the District and determine the special education and related services appropriate for them. Please feel free to call Margarita Limon-Ordonez at Hays CISD Special Education Office at 512.268.8250 ext. 45951 if you have questions regarding your student who at- tends private school in our district. In order to be considered for this school year, please contact Margarita Limon-Ordonez by October 12, 2018. *Disabilities covered by IDEA include autism, auditory impairment including deafness, deaf/blindness, emotional disturbance, learning disability, intellectual disability, mul- tiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, speech impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment including blindness, and noncategorical early childhood disability (3–5 years old).
Hays CISD la Ley de Educación de Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) En el año escolar 2018-2019, el Distrito Escolar Independiente Consolidado de Hays (Hays CISD) usará una parte de los fondos federales que recibe bajo la Ley de Educación de Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) para la participación de niños con discapacidades en los servicios de educación especial del Distrito. Los niños con discapacidades de 5 años de edad o mayores o elegibles para asistir a un programa de temprano de infancia de la escuela pública cuando comience el nuevo año escolar pueden tener derecho a ser considerados para participar en los servicios de educación especial del Distrito si asisten a una escuela primaria o secundaria privada ubicada en el Distrito, independientemente de la residencia del niño. Los niños en escuelas privadas que son elegibles para ser considerados para participar en los servicios de educación especial del Distrito son aquellos que cumplen con los siguientes criterios: • Evaluado por un distrito escolar público, o el distrito escolar público ha aceptado una evaluación privada; • Determinado por un Comité de Admisión, Revisión y Despedida (Comité ARD) que tiene una discapacidad cubierta por IDEA y que necesita educación especial y servi- cios relacionados; * • El padre ha escogido voluntariamente matricular al niño en una escuela primaria o secundaria privada, incluyendo una escuela religiosa o una escuela en casa; y • La escuela primaria o secundaria privada está ubicada en el Distrito. Agradecemos su ayuda para ayudar al Distrito a contar con precisión el número de niños con discapacidades que asisten a una escuela privada ubicada en el Distrito y determinar la educación especial y servicios relacionados apropiados para ellos. Por favor llame a Margarita Limon-Ordonez en la Oficina de Educación Especial de Hays CISD al 512.268.8250 ext. 45951 si tiene preguntas sobre su estudiante que asiste a una escuela privada en nuestro distrito. Para ser considerada para este año escolar, por favor comuníquese con Margarita Limon-Ordonez antes del 12 de octubre de 2018. * Las discapacidades cubiertas por IDEA incluyen autismo, impedimento auditivo incluyendo sordera, sordo / ceguera, alteración emocional, discapacidad de aprendizaje, discapacidad intelectual, discapacidades múltiples, impedimentos ortopédicos, otros impedimentos de la salud, impedimentos del habla, lesión cerebral traumática, imped- imentos visuales incluyendo ceguera y falta de categoría discapacidad en la primera infancia (3-5 años de edad).
NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS • HAYS COUNTY BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE DATED OCTOBER 03, 2018 and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Hays County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on October 3, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2018, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Hays County Government Center of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Hays and the State of Texas, to-wit: 12-2208, Account No(s). 11-9195-0900-00700-3(R46410), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. GABRIEL VASQUEZ, ET AL, Lots 7 and 8, Block 9, Victory Gardens, Section 1, a subdivision in Hays County, Texas, and being described in Volume 404, Page 230, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $41,690.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $13,257.96; situs: 314 ARMSTRONG ST. 78666 13-1498, Account No(s). 11-0615-0000-04100-3(R21614), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ALICE MARIE COOK, ET AL, Lot 41, Blanco Terrace Subdivision, a subdivision in Hays County, Texas, according to the map of plat recorded in Volume 2, Page 100 of the Plat Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $10,000.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $6,663.10; situs: 1421 RIVER RD 78666-8037 13-1711, Account No(s). 10-0361-0053-00000-2(R16958), HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. VIOLA LAWSON, ET AL, 1.00 acre, more or less, situated in the John Pharas Survey, Hays County, Texas, according to the deed recorded in Volume 255, Page 510, Deed Records, Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $130,680.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $60,881.87; situs: REBEL DR 78640 15-0783, Account No(s). 11-8823-0000-00R04-2(R136395), HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DANIEL MARTINEZ, ALSO KNOWN AS DANIEL SALINAS MARTINEZ, Personal property consisting of a Manufactured Home, Label # NTA0587923/24, Serial # CRH1TX8328A/B, Title # MH00338985, Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $42,980.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $10,580.35; situs: 2111B HIGH RD 78640-4821 15-1776, Account No(s). 11-9315-1200-01900-3(R47083), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. THE UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF LOT 19, BLOCK 12, C. D. WALLACE ADDITION, CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL, Lot 19, Block 12, C. D. Wallace Addition, City of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 136, Page 110, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $21,040.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $16,317.38; situs: 308 DURANGO STREET 15-1777, Account No(s). 11-9345-0100-01008-3(R47125), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROSENDO ROSAS, ET AL, Part of Lot 10, A. F. Weatherford Subdivision, Hays County, Texas, described in Volume 149, Page 524, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $27,000.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $15,379.91; situs: 118 KINGSWOOD ST 78666 15-1778, Account No(s). 11-6915-1400-00900-3(R39345), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. THEODORE G. FABIAN, ET AL, Lot 9, Block 14, Rio Vista Terrace Addition No. 4, City of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, described in Volume 4220, Page 728, Official Public Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $120,600.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $4,200.30; situs: 1121 SYCAMORE, SAN MARCOS, TX 15-1957, Account No(s). 11-7290-0500-02000-2(R40613), HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ROBERT B. MALONE, Lot 20, Block 5, Rolling Hills Estates Subdivision, Section 2, Hays County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 1, Page 215, Plat Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $15,000.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $8,764.94; situs: 614 QUAIL RUN, BUDA, TX 16-0756, Account No(s). 11-5250-0200-00700-3(R35307), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. CARLOTA C. LOPEZ ESTATE, The West part of Lot 7, Block 2, Dan McKie Addition 1, City of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, described in Instrument No. 929661, Official Public Records of Hays County, Texas with an adjudged value of $20,080.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $20,080.00; situs: 917 GRAVEL ST 78666-5320 16-0756, Account No(s). 11-5250-0200-00602-3(R35306), SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. CARLOTA C. LOPEZ ESTATE, Part of Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, Dan McKie First Addition, City of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas described in Volume 293, Page 229, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $8,000.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $2,536.26; situs: 915 GRAVEL ST 78666 16-1595, Account No(s). 10-0220-0153-00000-2(R14763), HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. SILVA URESTI , INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF REYNALDO SELBERA, JR., DECEASED, ET AL, 1.00 acre, more or less, Z. Hinton Survey No. 12, Abstract 220, Hays County, Texas, described in Volume 3137, Page 728, Official Public Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $31,510.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $11,582.03; situs: 301 W THIELE 78640 16-1575, Account No(s). 11-2550-0002-02200-2 (R26353) and 1-2550-2011-022012 (R134510), HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. RANDY RAY REYNAGA, ET AL, Lot 22, Block B, Dovehill Estates Subdivision, Section 1, Hays County, Texas, described in Volume 3951, Page 327, Official Public Records of Hays County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $38,760.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $6,296.19; situs: 116 RED BIRD TRL 78640-9764 (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Hays County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at San Marcos, Texas, October 3, 2018. Hays County, Texas Constable David Peterson
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Notes:The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGERGOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (512) 634-3721.
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Financial Focus Continued from pg. 1B
held in stocks, but during a long bull market, the value of U.S. stocks may have risen so much that they now take up more space than you had intended, possibly subjecting you to a higher level of risk. Consequently, you may need to “rebalance” your portfolio by adjusting your investment mix. Am I maintaining a long-term perspective? The 9 -1/2 years (and counting) run of the bull market should remind you that successful investing is not a “getrich-quick” endeavor, but rather a gradual process requiring you to focus on the long term.
Even during this lengthy run-up, we’ve seen “corrections”– short-term declines of 10 percent or more. But if you can stick with your long-term investment strategies, you will be less tempted to over-react to the inevitable bumps along the road. The record bull market makes for some interesting headlines for a few days – but in the long run, it’s what you do, year in and year out, that will help you write your own story. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Teachers in Texas Continued from pg. 1B
are valued in Texas.” Savoy said he urges parents to get involved with public education at the legislative level, where reform to education finance occurs. “If policymakers would relax the state standardized testing system, that would give teachers more capacity to be creative,” Savoy said. “Hiring great teachers is the best thing we can do and we are competitive with 15 other districts in Central Texas.” Although the future of public funding for
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education in Texas is unclear, a revelation in teaching methods may be on the horizon. Giving educators the opportunity to be more creative in the classroom, for Savoy, may guide the future of education practices in Texas. “Teachers don’t become teachers to get rich, they do it to change lives,” Savoy said, “We want our teachers to be more creative in the classroom and our focus is what we can be doing to help our students every single day.”