Hays Free Press November 6, 2019

NOVEMBER 6, 2019 THINK PINK

WELL WISHES

Remembering those who have been affected by cancer.

Buda to conduct public hearing regarding drilling well into Trinity.

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Kyle incumbents, Buda newcomer prevail in election

BY ANITA MILLER

ELLISON

RIOS

CUMMINGS

There’s a new face coming to the Buda City Council, but both incumbents won their races in Kyle, according to election returns posted by Hays County.

Robert Rizo, incumbent in Kyle District 3, sailed to

re-election with 60.9 percent of the vote (1,191 votes) compared to 39.91 percent (791) votes for challenger Amanda Stark.

In the District 1 race, Dex Ellison pulled off a win with 55.74 percent of the vote (1,102) compared to 44.26 percent (875 votes) for challenger

Yvonne Flores-Cale.

In Buda, Terry Cummings was elected to represent single member District C with 63.73 percent of the vote (318 votes), while Jeffrey K. Morales garnered 36.27 percent (181 votes) “it was a very difficult campaign for me. I appreciate

my supporters that believed in me,” Ellison said. “I’m still processing. I’m wearing my heart on my sleeve. I just wish more people would get out to vote.”

Rizo did not return messages seeking a comment.

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Murder suspect now in Hays County Jail

Family of infant battling botulism offers warning

BY ANITA MILLER

BY ANITA MILLER

The family of a sevenweek-old baby stricken with a rare disease is seeking support from the community.

Lincoln James Schafer, son of Hays County Deputy Sheriff Anthony Shafer, has been in Dell Children’s Hospital since Oct. 26, his grandmother Jeanne Ybarra of Wimberley told the Hays Free Press. He has been diagnosed with infant botulism and has received the only existing antitoxin, though he has been put back on a ventilator because he is still unable to breath on his own.

Ybarra said the family lives in rural Caldwell County and suspect the airborne infection came from a nearby hay field.

“It had been so dusty and so dry,” she said.

“When the hay field was plowed, they opened windows to let in fresh air … we know he breathed in a spore of the botulism.”

Ybarra said it was less than 48 hours later when the baby’s mother Amanda – who is a pediatric nurse with Corridor Pediatrics in San Marcos – was

The suspect in the murder of Lehman High School graduate Ben Verse has been booked into Hays County Jail.

Davonte Miller, 20, was extradited MILLER from Acadia Parish, Louisiana on Oct. 29. He is being held without bond on a charge of capital murder in connectin with Verse’s death and on a $250,000

ES LEOS III PHOTOS BY MOS

On Monday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush made a special visit to 7th grade students at Wallace Middle School as part of his education initiative. Commissioner Bush taught an interactive Texas History Map lesson and gave a brief presentation on a cannon ball that was found on the grounds at the Alamo and is now housed in the GLO’s Archives and Records Department.

Bush dedicated 2019 to having a “conversation with the future,” engaging with school children and teachers across the state. cross the state.

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Kyle council renews contract for City Manager Scott Sellers

BY ANITA MILLER

afford it.”

The The Kyle City Council contract renewed the contract will last of City Manager Scott through Sellers on Monday, but Dec. 31, the decision was not 2022. unanimous.

Sellers District 6 Council began member Daphne Teno- working SELLERS rio was the sole dissent- for the ing vote. “I can’t support city in 2017. this,” she said. “Not In addition to a base that I don’t think Scott salary of $196,503.20, is doing a good job, I Sellers will receive the do. I don’t think we can same annual increase

budgeted to other city employees. He will also receive the same benefits as other municipal workers and be reimbursed for “reasonable expenses” including “gasoline, hotels and accommodations, meals, rental cars and other expenses incurred in the performance of the business of the city.”

Sellers will also see his retirement benefits increase to from $5,000

COMING UP

Market in the Park is sponsored by the Buda Chamber of Commerce. After Nov. 9, the event will be on hiatus until May 2020.

Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Buda, Saturday

Holiday Marketplace in Buda, Saturday

Veterans will take center stage in Buda on Saturday, Nov. 9 as the city celebrates Veterans Day with a parade through the downtown along the greenbelt.

The parade will coincide with this year’s last Market in the Park, which will feature live music, food vendors and arts and crafts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HCISD VETERANS District recognizes its employees who served in the armed forces.

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INDEX

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Land Commissioner Bush visits Rangers

annually to 21 percent of his salary, or $15,000 per year.

The retirement benefit was that item that compelled Tenorio’s vote, she said during the meeting.

“I’m struggling,” she said. “The majority of citizens in Kyle don’t make that (Sellers’ salary).” Instead, she pointed out, most

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Kick off the holiday season by getting your shopping done early at the Holiday Marketplace Saturday at the Onion Creek Senior Center, 420 Barton’s Crossing, Buda, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be Christmas gifts, arts & crafts, baked goods, as well as breakfast and lunch foods.

News………… 2, 4, 5, 16 Opinion Page………… 3 Sports…………………… 6 Education……………… 7

Community………… 8, 9 Business…………… 10 Service Directory…… 13 Classifieds………… 14, 15

Former deacon sentenced for child molestation

BY ANITA MILLER A former deacon at the Hays Hills Baptist Church was sentenced for improperly touching two young girls years ago to 10 years in prison Monday in a Travis County courtroom. SWEET Charles Sweet, 85, must serve five years before he is eligible for parole, his attorney David Glickler told the Hays Free Press.

Although the case never went to trial, Sweet

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NEWS

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HISTORY

Founded April 10, 1903,

by Thomas Fletcher Harwell as The Kyle News, with offices on the corner of Burleson and Miller streets in the town’s oldest remaining building.

It merged into The Hays County Citizen in 1956.

The paper consolidated with The Free Press in October, 1978. During its more than 100-year history the newspaper has maintained offices at more than a dozen locations in Kyle and Buda.

Buda to ask BSEACD for new well STAFF REPORTS

The city of Buda’s application to drill a new well into the Middle Trinity Aquifer to store water from the Edwards Aquifer will be the subject of a meeting of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 at 1124 Regal Road, Austin.

Buda’s application, filed on July 8, asks for permis-

sion to drill a new nonexempt aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well to supplement the municipal water supply. The well, if approved, would be located at 673 Cullen Boulevard, Buda.

If that application is approved and the well is drilled and tested, the city intends to file another application to authorize ASR operations.

For more, call 512-3120084 or visit bseacd.org

Suspect in Jail

Hays Free Press • November 6, 2019

Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3, 2019.

Inj to Child/Eld/Disabled......................................... 1 Civil Matter............................................................... 8 Information............................................................. 23 Compliance Check.................................................. 8 Property- Lost/Found/Imp...................................... 6 Sex Offender Registry............................................. 6 Civil Process Service............................................... 5 Alarm Business...................................................... 46 Alarm Residential.................................................. 32 Alarm Panic.............................................................. 3 Animal Calls......................................................... 105 Field Euthanasia.................................................... 10 Loose Livestock.................................................... 11 Assault Aggravated................................................. 1 Assault..................................................................... 4 Sexual Assault......................................................... 1 Assist EMS............................................................. 11 Assist Fire Dept....................................................... 6 Assist Outside Agency.......................................... 15 Burglary Building..................................................... 5 Burglary Habitation................................................. 2 Burglary Vehicle..................................................... 20 Criminal Mischief..................................................... 4 Illegal Dumping........................................................ 3 Enviromental Crime................................................. 1 Fireworks................................................................. 1 Death Investigation................................................. 3 Disturbance Noise................................................. 23 Disturbance Physical Fight..................................... 9 Disturbance Verbal................................................ 26 Child Custody.......................................................... 2 Violation of Order.................................................... 1 Narcotics/Information............................................. 2

Drug Paraphernalia................................................. 1 MIP Tobacco............................................................ 1 Public Intoxication................................................... 1 Fraud...................................................................... 10 Credit/Debit Abuse.................................................. 6 Counterfeiting.......................................................... 1 Harassment.............................................................. 9 Threat....................................................................... 5 Indecent Exposure.................................................. 1 Sex Offences........................................................... 1 Mental Health Invest............................................... 8 Mental Health Transport.......................................... 1 Canine Search......................................................... 2 Canine Training........................................................ 1 Runaway.................................................................. 2 Viol City Ordinance.................................................. 1 Viol County Ordinance............................................ 1 Drone Deployment.................................................. 1 SRP Drill................................................................... 3 Missing Person........................................................ 2 Public Assist............................................................ 8 Community Contact.............................................. 20 Disabled Vehicle.................................................... 25 Foot Patrol............................................................... 4 Close Patrol......................................................... 130 Parental Discipline Assist........................................ 2 Flagged Down......................................................... 4 Welfare Concern.................................................... 33 Suicidal Person...................................................... 16 Investigation............................................................ 8 Supplement........................................................... 69 Suspicious Circumstances................................... 30 Extradition................................................................ 1

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bond on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred in San Marcos a few hours earlier.

Witnesses to the first incident said Miller, who had been accompanied by a female, fled the scene in a silver Hyundai.

The charge of capital murder reflects the fact that investigators believed the murder occurred in the course of a robbery. A handgun belonging to Verse was among items recovered from a bag Miller allegedly threw away while being chased by police in Louisiana.

Verse was found slumped over the steering wheel of his Toyota Corolla in the parking lot of AutoZone along Interstate 35 in Kyle just after 2 a.m.

April 25 by an officer on patrol. Officer Keith Congdon of the Kyle Police Department said he observed two “circular holes,” one on the right side of Verse’s neck and another near his right temple. He also noted that Verse’s seat belt was still attached, and that police later recovered two bullet casings from within the vehicle.

During the course of the investigation, police learned of the earlier incident on Mill Street in San Marcos, where an 18-year-old woman was shot in her arms and legs by a man she said she knew through social media as “PF Tae” after she had arranged to meet him, reportedly to sell him shoes. Later ballistic tests would link both shootings to the same weapon, a Taurus 9 mm, that was also recovered from the bag Miller allegedly tossed while being chased.

Investigators also learned that Verse had recently purchased, “for

protection,” a .38 caliber handgun with a laser in the grip that held two bullets in its cylinder.

On Sept. 27, the casings removed from Verse’s car were linked to the San Marcos shooting by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).

On Oct. 8, local investigators learned that Miller’s silver Hyundai and personal effects, which included two handguns, one a 9 mm and one a .38 caliber, had been recovered in Louisiana. “With this firearm being in Davonte’s possession in Louisiana, Affiant believed Davonte removed it from Benjamin’s car on the night of the homicide.”

Congdon also learned about that time that there were stains that appeared to be dried blood on the front seat of the Hyundai and on a black denim jacket, as well as on the two weapons.

The investigation included an examination of Verse’s phone, that was found to show contact with “PF Tae” over Snapchat at just about the time Verse’s vehicle pulled into the Auto Zone.

On Oct. 16, Congdon met with a female “whom he positively identified” but was not named in the affidavit, who reportedly said, “Davonte was seen firing twice at Benjamin while he (Benjamin) was in the driver seat.

Additionally, Davonte was seen in possession of a bag of marihuana and a revolver, both of which were removed from Benjamin’s vehicle, after the two gunshots.”

Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett did not respond to an email questioning whether the unnamed female was an eyewitness to the murder and if she will be facing any charges.

Poinsettia Sale The Johnson High School Band Boosters are Selling Poinsettias

• Large, florist-quality, locally grown poinsettias • $15 each or $12 for orders of 50 or more.

• Online purchases can be picked up Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. at the Johnson High School Band Hall, 4260 FM 967 in Buda.

• Delivery arrangements for large orders.

For more info or to purchase poinsettias online, visit

www.johnsonbands.com/poinsettia-sale

$15

Benefitting Johnson Jaguar Band Boosters

Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Oct. 28 through Nov. 3, 2019. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.

Agency Activity Date HCSO Inj to Child/Eld/Disabled 10/28/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/28/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 10/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/28/2019 HCSO Dangerous Drugs 10/28/2019 HCSO Indecent Exposure 10/28/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/28/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/28/2019 BPD Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/28/2019 HCSO Alarm - Panic 10/29/2019 HCSO Sexual Assault 10/29/2019 HCSO Counterfeiting 10/29/2019 BPD Suicidal Person 10/29/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 BPD Alarm - Panic 10/30/2019 HCSO Assault 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Sex Offenses 10/30/2019 BPD Theft 10/30/2019 BPD Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/30/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/30/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/30/2019 BPD Assault 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 10/31/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/31/2019 HCSO Theft 10/31/2019 HCSO Theft 10/31/2019 HCSO Theft 10/31/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 BPD Deadly Conduct 10/31/2019 BPD Alarm - Panic 11/01/2019 BPD Assault 11/01/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 11/01/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/01/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/02/2019 HCSO Drug Paraphernalia 11/01/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 11/01/2019 BPD Theft 11/01/2019 HCSO Theft 11/01/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/01/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/01/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 11/02/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 11/02/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 11/02/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 11/02/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 11/02/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/02/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 11/02/2019 BPD Theft 11/02/2019 HCSO Theft 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/03/2019 HCSO Assault - Aggravated 11/03/2019 HCSO Assault 11/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 11/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 11/03/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/03/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/03/2019

Time 11:36:58 18:27:54 12:35:22 16:25:13 21:49:26 22:16:51 9:23:12 12:58:37 19:36:53 19:54:52 18:48:56 8:47:16 12:55:37 17:03:39 8:50:47 6:28:42 18:26:17 22:03:48 17:37:07 9:34:24 19:23:53 11:07:33 13:41:25 15:38:02 16:25:35 16:33:11 17:15:17 10:29:19 16:11:10 17:30:27 19:45:53 22:04:47 8:37:59 8:18:34 9:11:09 6:14:01 6:20:41 6:30:21 6:48:52 7:29:25 8:07:34 9:26:37 10:10:41 2:59:32 9:00:38 14:32:19 16:26:09 8:00:12 9:08:39 20:07:17 7:13:53 7:37:23 12:22:32 18:08:17 9:06:55 7:39:37 7:51:38 8:14:20 13:05:59 14:33:22 16:15:18 16:19:31 19:57:50 18:52:51 14:10:02 18:04:24 23:31:00 9:12:53 17:22:44 19:37:34 20:27:50 22:05:45 21:10:56 18:18:11 15:07:15 7:52:35 15:32:48 3:37:38 9:54:24 11:00:59 12:32:08 18:06:17 15:14:46 16:39:35 0:04:43 2:47:15 15:27:23 13:15:27 22:34:15 7:53:05 13:26:27 19:18:00 19:29:09 12:56:56 20:05:40 11:35:26 22:12:37 22:12:57 0:11:34 12:38:39 21:22:02 12:48:57 10:31:05 18:02:24 11:10:08

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Not that I don’t think Scott is doing a good job, I do. I don’t think we can afford it.”

–Daphne Tenorio, Kyle council member. Story on page 1.

Hays Free Press • November 6, 2019

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Look to the future as we envelop you with love Hip Czech

by Cyndy Slovak-Barton

I

read a statement this week from Rev. David Sweet regarding the sentencing and imprisonment of his dad.

Charles Sweet, a former deacon at Hays Hills Baptist church, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for to molestation of two young girls.

David Sweet’s statement simply made me cry, because I know David and his family. The horror that his family has lived through over the past few years is tremendous. David did the right thing when he found out about the abuse, calling police.

But charges were not filed at that time – in 2012 – and David Sweet took away his father’s car and basically made sure his dad did not leave the house. Charles Sweet also was never allowed in any church again.

David’s daughter and another victim stood up in the courtroom and gave their emotional speeches, confronting the man who abused them so many years ago.

One of the two women said in the courtroom that she tries to avoid attention and frequently has nightmares.

There’s not much that you can say to young women who have been through this kind of horror, other than to say women around the area envelop you with hugs and know what you are going through.

Women and girls who have faced sexual assault or molestation so often blame themselves. They believe they dressed wrong, were in the wrong place, weren’t on guard enough against predators.

But no one can ever, ever blame these young girls for what they went through. Heck, you can’t blame women, like me, who were raped. We didn’t ask for abuse, we couldn’t fight off the men. Quite simply, we are not to blame.

Nor are we victims.

We are survivors.

We go through hundreds of hours of therapy, trying to get our lives back on track. We look back and see that, no, we did nothing wrong. Only society makes us feel as if we did.

My therapist told me more than 25 years ago that there can be a silver lining in these kind of abuses. We grow stronger, we become leaders, we understand the world a lot better than people who have never dealt with tragedy.

So, to the two young women who are now looking at their futures: Never forget that we are all here for you.

Understand that we know what it is like to be scared.

Know that you will become stronger because of the love of your family.

Live for the future and pass forward your strength.

Because the fight has not ended, and only the survivors can join arms and put an end to this kind of horrendous abuse.

Hays Free Press Publisher Cyndy Slovak-Barton News Editor Anita Miller Sports Editor Moses Leos III

Help stem tide of veteran suicides

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he numbers are sobering, but we can do something about them.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report says nearly 6,200 veterans took their own lives in 2017 – and more than 6,000 took their lives every year from 2008 to 2017.

“In 2017, the suicide rate for Veterans was 1.5 times the rate for non-Veteran adults, after adjusting for population differences in age and sex,” says the report.

And as with civilians, suicide rates are increasing among veterans.

“Among U.S. adults, the average number of suicides per day rose from 86.6 in 2005 to 124.4 in 2017,” says the report. “These numbers included 15.9 Veteran suicides per day in 2005 and 16.8 in 2017.”

The awfulness of warfare is unimaginable to those who’ve never experienced it.

That’s why war should be an absolute last resort – and why thousands of men and women who served are burdened by what they experienced.

Guest Column

by Tom Purcell

Iraq War veteran Danny O’Neel, a speaker on suicide prevention, PTSD and mental health for the Independence Fund, explains his experience in a USA Today column.

“War inflicts permanent psychic scars on survivors,” he writes. “Scrubbing a friend’s flesh out of a Bradley reconnaissance vehicle, packing up the cold clothes of a new dad to ship home to his family, pulling tortured corpses out of a water treatment facility – the trauma from these experiences is deep and lasting.”

Veterans who have seen such horrors may suffer from “moral injury,” which psychiatrist Jonathan Shay identified in veterans in his 1994 book “Achilles in Vietnam.”

Rita Nakashima Brock of the Shay Moral Injury Center and Ann Kansfield, a New

York City Fire Department chaplain, explain the concept in USA Today.

“Moral injury is the result of violating core moral foundations by causing or witnessing serious harm or failing to save others,” they write. “It can also occur by being exposed to a great evil, like a terrorist attack, that shakes our foundation.

Losing moral grounding challenges people’s identity and meaning systems when they condemn themselves for doing the wrong or inadequate thing, even if there was nothing they could have done.”

Moral injuries burden veterans with immense guilt.

Without proper help for the depression that guilt may bring, they may see suicide as their only option – when it surely is not.

And too many veterans think that seeking such help is a sign of weakness – which it surely is not.

If you’re a veteran having such thoughts, contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 for a VA staff member. Veter-

ans, active-duty military and their families can also text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net.

Like or dislike President Trump, in March he issued an executive order, the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS). It requires government agencies to collect better research; establish better, more aggressive prevention methods; and collaborate with local-level organizations to get veterans the services they need.

Each of us can help, too.

We can volunteer time or give money to a local organization that works tirelessly to prevent veteran suicides.

Monday is Veterans Day. That’s a great time to honor our veterans – by doing our small part to tackle the growing issue of veteran suicides.

Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Tom@TomPurcell.com

Gratitude and Gladness of Heart

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’ve been to several weddings in the last five years, and I know it’s customary (it’s kind of expected), to bring a gift for the brand new family. We also gave to a GoFundMe person whose son needed some surgery. Then there are the high school graduations.

Now a trend has developed over the last decade that bothers me, and it’s the callousness of not being acknowledged by the giftees in the way of some expressed gratitude – usually a Thank You card – for our benevolence. It’s been about seven weeks since the last wedding and I enclosed, along with the gift, a Thank You card in a self –addressed, stamped, envelope and a slip of paper giving suggestions on how to write something befitting towards an expression of appreciation – an experiment of sorts.

About two weeks later the groom’s father texted me and said they had a good laugh over my enclosure – thought it was a funny joke. I texted back that it was a reminder about manners. I still have not received that self-addressed Thank You card.

When this first began years

ly, anger, embarrassment and under-appreciation.

Thanksgiving is approaching quickly – a holiday that we set aside so that we may

by Ray ponder our good fortune.

Wolbrecht Gratitude for what we have is chicken soup for the soul. ago, I asked the aunt of a Gratitude gives peace of bride for whom we brought mind and no more than a a gift, why we haven’t seen simple “Thank You” does a Thank You card. She said so much for both parties, straightforwardly, “Ray, you’re whether it’s a small favor, a living in the past.” Fact is, pecan pie, a bought lunch or all the non-thankers were a wedding gift.

Millennials. More recently A wise man called SoloI spoke to a very well-edumon wrote about a grateful cated, moral friend of mine man. He said, “He seldom and ran this subject by him, reflects on the days of his life and that my feelings were because the Lord keeps him hurt. He told me a gift should occupied with gladness of be without strings and that heart.” Those who have never expecting anything relating learned to say it are missing to appreciation from the out on a profound human recipient was wrong and un- experience, even if it’s an emjustified. ployee for the city of Kyle who Yeah, maybe he’s right. But obviously did more than they when one man came back to had to do to help a customthank Jesus for curing his lep- er. A big smile and a sincere rosy, Jesus said, “Were not ten “thank you so much” just do men cured? Where are the something undescribably other nine?” Then He said, satisfying for both parties.

“Go, your faith has healed So what are we grateful you.” Obviously Jesus’ feelfor? Why was Thanksgiving ings were hurt also. Created important enough to make in the image of God we were it a national holiday. Look given emotions that God and around and see the condition we hold in common: Creativ- of most of the world and ity, love, joy, and unfortunate- thank God you are here in

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America. Talk to someone from Hong Kong and ask them what they’re afraid of.

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No place in the world or in past history has EVER had so much to offer to those who want to work. Why do so many people seem to be unhappy with America and despise the inclusive culture that accepts nearly everyone – albeit with natural and logical restrictions – who want to become part of this great experiment? I say part, not set apart with defiance of our laws and the culture that made America the best in the world.

Who can hear “The Star Spangled Banner” and ponder its words and keep a dry eye while standing in reverence for that which it stands.

Sure America has its faults but it has the best intentions of anyplace that ever was.

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Americans spend the lowest percentage of their paycheck on food than anyone else in the world. It’s time to just say, Thank You.

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Lobo volleyball falls to Westlake in season finale

BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI

PHOTO BY JAMES NIÑO

Hays Rebel quarterback Durand Hill runs to his left as offensive lineman Josh Gruell (57) tries to keep a Lake Travis defensive player from getting into the backfield Friday.

Cavs football cruises past Rebels 59-27

BY MOSES LEOS III

For 17 short-lived seconds Friday, the Hays Rebels held out hope they could finally get the better of the state ranked Lake Travis Cavaliers.

The inability to suppress a potent Lake Travis offense, however, quickly rendered Hays’ dreams moot as the Cavaliers powered ahead for a 59-27 win and sole possession of the top seed out of 256A in the 6A, Division I playoff bracket.

Hays (7-2, 5-2) struggled to limit an effective Lake Travis air assault led by quarterback Nate Yarnell who went 13 of 16 for 257 yards and

DISTRICT 25-6A STANDINGS

*Clinched playoff berth ** Clinched district championship Lake Travis 7-0** Westlake 6-1* Hays 5-2* Bowie 4-3 Anderson 4-3 Del Valle 3-4 Austin 3-5 Akins 0-7 Lehman 0-7

four touchdowns passing. Three of Yarnell’s touchdown passes were thrown to wide receiver Kyle Eaves, who finished with five catches for 136 yards.

BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFF ROUND PROJECTIONS FOR 25-6A

Division I Lake Travis vs. Smithson Valley Hays vs. Converse Judson Division II Westlake vs. Cibolo Steele Bowie vs. Schertz Clemens

Goad said preventing explosive plays, while also putting pressure on Yarnell, were two primary points to the

REBEL FOOTBALL, 10

Early scores lift Bowie football past Lobos 42-14

BY AMANDA LATTIMER

another touchdown in the first four minutes A pair of second half of the second frame. touchdowns wasn’t Meanwhile, Lehman’s enough for the Lehman offense struggled to get Lobos Friday as they fell off the ground due to to the Bowie Bulldogs numerous incomplete 42-14 at Shelton Stadipasses and penalties um. that hindered progress.

The game started with The last few seconds a rude awakening for of the first half ended the Lobos as the Bullwith another Bowie dogs tallied a 50-yard touchdown, giving them touchdown pass within a 28-0 halftime lead. the first 15 seconds of Lobo senior running the game. Later in the back Keyshaun Williams first quarter, Bowie add- said he wasn’t happy ed another touchdown, with the first half of the capitalizing on a Lobo game. He and other fumble at 2-yard line. teammates attempted The Bulldogs led 14-0 to regain motivation after a quarter. and confidence in the Bowie maintained locker room during the momentum and scored halftime break.

“I just told them to keep our heads up because at the end of the day, we are playing for each other and we are family, and we have just got to keep going,” said Williams. “It was about that time where we just had to start playing aggressive because we just weren’t doing it in the first half…step it up let’s go.”

The Lobos came on the field for the second half with a newfound energy and spark. That showed when quarterback Joey Guajardo hooked up with Williams for a 79-yard

LOBO FOOTBALL, 10

Despite a hard fought effort, the Lehman Lobos volleyball team’s season ended Oct. 29 with a 2513, 25-13, 25-7 home loss to the Westlake Chaparrals.

“I saw a lot of emotion,” Lehman head coach Karen Young said. “It was very difficult for them because they knew it was their last game. But they brought it.

It was very family oriented and they just helped each other a ton.”

The Lobos faced a tall test in their final district match going up against a Chaps squad that eventually finished second in District 25-6A. Even though the Lobos were outmatched, Lehman put up a fight through all three sets. However, Westlake’s elite abilities and team cohesion was too much to overcome.

The Chaps’ outside hitters came to play with a 37-12 kill advantage over the Lobos in the match.

Westlake also had 10

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

In a last-ditch effort to keep the ball in play, Lehman Lobo junior Isabella Mantilla sticks an arm out and makes contact during the team’s Oct. 1 home match against Akins.

blocks to Lehman’s two, and nine aces versus just one from the Lobos.

“They are big and they are very athletic,” Young said about Westlake.

“You can tell that they

work well together. Marci (Laracuente) has done a tremendous job with that group of girls.”

Lehman seniors Ariana

LOBO VOLLEYBALL, 10

Clemens volleyball escapes past Hays in 4

BY MOSES LEOS III

A bittersweet feeling lingered in the mind of Hays Rebel senior Ryann Torres Monday long after the Schertz Clemens Buffaloes brought her team's 2019 campaign to a heartbreaking end.

On the one hand was a Rebel effort that pushed Clemens, ranked 4th in Class 6A and winners of 30-plus straight matches, to the brink of a possible upset. On the other was missing out on a final chance to win a postseason match as Hays fell to Clemens 25-23, 15-25, 2025, 19-25 in their bi-district playoff at Bales Gym. Through it all, Torres and her fellow seniors have come to recognize their successes, no matter the disappointments.

After all, they have now become one of the first Hays volleyball classes in several years to reach the postseason in all four years.

“It’s been a ride. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs,” Torres said.

“We’re known for coming back. It’s been great holding everyone’s hand this year. It’s sad I won’t get to play with them anymore.”

Rebel head coach Ashley Davis lauded the team’s five seniors who she said took on various leadership roles during the season. The expectation and tradition of

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Hays Rebel Taea Oglesby (right) steps in front of teammate Emily Linder to dig the ball back in play in Monday’s bi-district playoff against Schertz Clemens.

winning and reaching the postseason was also a driver for many of the seniors this season, Davis said.

“These kids had good role models before them.

It’s a tradition thing,” Davis said.

Hays’ senior leadership stepped forward early on by helping orchestrate a 7-1 run down the stretch in the first frame to take a 1-0 match lead. It was the first time a team had won a set against Clemens in more than a month’s time.

Torres said Clemens

focused on Hays’ outside hitters and couldn’t handle the Rebels middle blockers early on. Playing smart and taking good shots, as well as finding “who wants the ball” helped to generate points, Torres said.

Rebel junior Maddie Krafka cited an influx of energy in the early going as the catalyst for the first set success. Strong play at the net also helped to keep Clemens’ attack at bay, Davis said.

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More trophies for Hays Speech and Debate team, one for Johnson

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III The Johnson High community donned pink shirts and other accessories at Thursday’s game to raise cancer awareness.

Remembering those that are affected by cancer

SUBMITTED REPORT

formative Speaking: Zoe Puertas - 1st, Amelia WorThis past weekend rell – 2nd, Duet Acting: Hays Speech and Debate Amelia Worrell and Claire brought home 2nd Place Holland – 4th, Student Sweepstakes from St. Congress: Victor Falcon Mary's Hall TFA tourna- Finalist, Evan Ricke – ment in San Antonio. In Finalist, Drew Cook – 7th, a competition pool of Matthew Boddy – 5th. more than 400 students Humorous Interpretaoriginating from 29 of tion: Catherine Porfirio the best programs in the – Semifinalist. The team’s state, Hays advanced 18 performance in Septemstudents to elimination ber and October suggests rounds, brought home 14 that Hays could advance finalist awards, rounded over a dozen students to out four more state qual- TFA State this year. ifications and earned two St. Mary’s Hall was bids to the Tournament of just the third tourChampions in May. nament Hays has Hays Speech and Deattended this year, yet bate has an active comthe team has already petition squad of nearly pinned down five state 60 students this year; only qualifications. Senior the top 22 were permitted Holden Bukowsky to attend the St. Mary’s finished first in LD Hall TFA tournament. The Debate, securing his following students earned place at the Texas points toward their TFA Forensic Association’s State qualifications based state tournament to on their final rankings. be held in El Paso in Domestic ExtemporaneMarch. Senior Matous Speaking: Matthew thew Boddy added Boddy - 1st, Evan Ricke a qualification in 4th, Jakob Zertuche - 6th. Student Congress to Foreign Extemporaneous the one he earned last Speaking: Cameron Rob- month in Domestic erts (JHS) – 2nd. Lincoln Extemporaneous Douglas Debate: Holden Speaking. Senior Zoe Bukowsky - 1st, Austin Puertas will represent Wilson – Top Speaker Hays at TFA State in and 2nd, Bella Estrada Informative Speaking Quarterfinalist. Original and Junior Evan Ricke, Oratory: Sheridan Smith - will join his fellow ex6th, Clare Holland – Semi- temporaneous speakfinalist, Sophia Sandoval ing team members (JHS) - Semifinalist. Infor the second year in

BY MOSES LEOS III

Blalock who fought a valiant battle against breast Before the storm ended cancer. the game early on Thurs“Aana lost her battle but day, the stands at Johnson she will never be forgotHigh School’s football ten,” Heather Gray Blalock game against Central said. “Our family underCatholic were filled with stands the importance of pink. It was the first “Pink remembrance.”

Out” game in support of Heather’s first husband, Breast Cancer Awareness Major David Gray, was month. killed by a suicide bomber The athletic department in Afghanistan in 2012. furnished bright pink She and Air Force Colonel socks for all the players, Jack Blalock were married the cheerleaders used in 2016 and are raising pink poms and the Jaguar their six children in Buda. mascot and the visiting “Together we remember Chick Fil A cow were Aana and will continue to decked out in pink. But for support efforts like this one student, the game was that aid research for a an opportunity to honor cure,” she said. "So many the memory of his mother of our friends are currently while playing the game in their own fight against he loves. Wide receiver this killer and we wear Joshua Blalock, along with pink for them as well.” his father Jack and stepJohnson won the game mom Heather wore shirts 6-3 and Joshua dedicated in memory of Aana Elsen the victory to his mother.

Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking.

In addition, Johnson High School Sophomore Cameron Roberts fulfilled her state qualification in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking and will attend the Texas Forensic Association’s State Tournament along with her Hays contemporaries.

Besides rounding out their qualifications to the TFA State Tournament, Matthew Boddy and Zoe Puertas also earned

bids to compete at the Tournament of Champions in their respective events. The Tournament of Champions is an exclusive tournament held in May that showcases the talents of the top 75 students in each event from across the nation. Last year nine Hays Speech and Debate students earned TOC qualification; the team is striving to break that record this year.

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Hays CISD selects one architectural firm for 2020 proposed bond projects

BY ANITA MILLER The Hays CISD board has decided on one architectural firm for projects within its proposed 2020 bond election but won’t make a decision on a second company later.

Trustees approved O’Connell Robertson Architects for bond election projects. The board had approved the company for “future architectural services” in 2018 for

fees ranging from 5 to 7 percent.

However, the board held off on making a decision about Claycomb Associates Architects. According to district spokesman Tim Savoy, the district is still waiting on some initial design and pricing information from the company, which is scheduled to make a presentation at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Facilities & Bond Oversight Committee (FBOC).

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Thank you for your service.

Hays CISD honors employees who served in the military STAFF REPORTS The Hays CISD is honoring current and former

employees who have served in the U.S. military.

“Hays CISD employees serve the students of the

THOSE HONORED INCLUDE: • Eric Accardi, U.S. Army National Guard - Johnson High School • Tyson Aguirre, Lance Corporal, Marines - Impact Center • Andrew Apleyev, Corporal, Army - Technology • Terry Arenz, Lt. Col, Air Force - Transportation • Ricardo Avila, Corporal, Marines - Hays High School • Matthew F. Balboa, Sgt. Marines/ SFC, Army Transportation • Jenette Barkley, Petty Officer Third Class, Coast Guard Reserve - Hays High School • Robert “Butch” Barrington, Data Processing Tech Second Class Petty Officer, Navy- Transportation • Scott Benge, 1st Sgt. (Ret.), Army - Johnson High School • John Berry, Lt. Commander, Navy - Lehman High School • Kim Bishop, Staff Sergeant, Air Force - Tom Green Elementary • Amie Botha, Petty Officer 2nd Class, Navy, Child Nutrition Office • Richard Briones, Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class, Navy - Transportation • Corby Brown, Staff Sergeant, Army - Hays High School • Sandra Bryant, Army - Board of Trustees • Kim Burklund, Petty Officer 2nd Class, Navy McCormick Middle School • Tom Byrd, Specialist, Army - Carpenter Hill Elementary • Jerry Camp, Specialist, Army - Wallace Middle School • Krystal Cano, E-5 Sergeant, Army - Long term substitute VTC • Sherman Carter, Petty Officer 1st Class, Army, Air Force - Wallace Middle School • Serena Chan, Marines - Lehman High School • Manuel Clark, Specialist, Army - Transportation • James Cochran, Specialist E-5, Army - Hays High School • Jim Cullen, Sergeant, Army - Communications Department • Shondra Davila, Specialist, Army - Hemphill Elementary • Kenny Davis, Major, Army - Wallace Middle School • Silvester Diaz, Specialist, Army - Hays High School

school district with distinction and honor. Some have also answered the call to serve our nation,” the

district said on a special portion of its web page, which it says “stands in tribute to those current employees

who are serving or who have sacrifices and your resolute served in the United States defense of the freedoms Armed Forces. We thank enjoyed by all Americans.” you for your honor, your

• Bobby Minjarez, Sgt. (Ret.), Army - Transportation

• Maria Serrano, Staff Sgt., Air Force - Negly Elementary

• John Moczygemba, Airman 1st Class, Air Force - Simon Middle School

• Jason Shiver-Simpson, Staff Sgt., Army - Lehman High School

• Elias (Mo) Mojica Jr., Sgt. Army - Carpenter Hill Elementary

• Moses Soriano Jr., Marines - Kyle Elementary

• Lorenzo Molina, Corporal, Marines - McCormick Middle School • Royd Moore, Electronics Technician 2nd Class, Navy Transportation • Manuel Moreno, Corporal, Marines - Dahlstrom Middle School and Impact • Refugio Navarro, QM3(SS), Navy - Johnson High School

• Elizabeth Starkey, Specialist, Army - Carpenter Hill Elementary • Yvette Sutten, Major, Marines - Lehman High School • Mike Tambrella, Petty Officer 3rd Class, Navy - Hays High School, Barton Middle School, Dahlstrom Middle School • Joe Tarkowski, Air Force - Technology

• Hobby Neely, Lance Corporal, Marines - Adult Transition Services

• Richard Telles, Corporal, Marines - Transportation

• Jose Parra, Specialist, Army - Technology

• Pantaleon Tenorio Jr., Technical Sgt., Air Force Transportation

• Gabriel Parsley, Lt. Colonel, Army - Johnson High School

• Douglas Thornton, Lance Corporal, Marines - Lehman High School

• Jose Ramos, Aviation Boatswain Mate Airman, Navy Transportation • William Reed, Major, Air Force - Hays High School • Eloy Regalado, Air Force - Maintenance and Operations • Tim Robinson, Petty Officer 2nd Class, Navy - Buda Elementary • Nick Rodriguez, Corporal, Marines - Lehman High School • Roberto Adrian Rojas, Sgt. - Transportation

• Mark Timmons, Staff Sgt., Air Force Reserves Technology • Benito Valdez, E-4 Specialist, Army - Maintenance and Operations • Ivan Viera, Sgt., Army - Maintenance and Operations • Michael Watson, Sgt. Army - Maintenance and Operations • Mark Weems, Corporal, Marines - Negley Elementary

• Mendez Rudolph, E3, Navy - Maintenance and Operations

• Rebekah Welvaert, Senior Airman, Air Force McCormick Middle School

• Paul Runyon, Petty Officer 2nd Class - McCormick Middle School

• Brett Wheeler, Sgt. Army - Lehman High School

• Jennifer Sanford, Sgt., Army - Fuentes Elementary • Eloy Regalado Saucedo, Specialist, Army Maintenance and Operations

• Steve Williams, Ranger, Army - Special Education • Donald Wimp, Lt. Colonel, Marines - Hays High School • Rose Etta Winn, Sgt. U.S. Signal Corps, Army Johnson High School

• Donald Schiwitz, Sgt., Army - Transportation

• Randolph Zapalac, Staff Sgt., Air Force - McCormick High School

• Whitney Self, Specialist, Army - Camino Real Elementary

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PHOTOS BY ALBERT SANCHEZ

First Saturday in Buda Above are Zwiener, daughter Lark, CTDRC staff Martha Joyce, Alyssa Kutach and Randolph Goodman, Director Al Vaughn and volunteer Mike Martinez.

Every first Saturday of the month, the public is invited to explore all the unique shops, live music, food and drinks in downtown Buda. Shoppers enjoyed perfect weather this weekend for the event. Bottom right, Vivian Villapudua, singer/songwriter from Austin, entertains the shoppers.

Proclamation honors dispute resolution center on its 10th anniversary Caldwell counties and mediates cases in the areas of community, civil, family, divorce and child custody disputes, with approximately 150 cases settled out of court annually.

The CTDRC also offers a number of programs that foster peaceful conflict resolution; its mediators, all practicing Texas attorneys or credentialed professionals, lead specialized instruction

in several types of mediation, as well as host peer mediation classes for local students and minimum legal education for area attorneys and mediators.

Over the past decade, the staff and volunteers of the Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center have played a vital role in the communities they serve while advancing the organization's important mission.

Light ‘em if you got ‘em In keeping with tradition, Mountain City is preparing to light up the town.

Loving Mountain City (LMC) invites you to string Christmas lights at your house in November for “Let’s Light Up the City” starting Thanksgiving weekend.

With decorations tended to before the holiday season, there's more time to enjoy Christmas lights with friends and family during the season.

Thanks to former Mayor LaVerne McClendon, mother of our current mayor, for creating the “Let’s Light Up The City” initiative during her term. Some of her “little green Christmas trees” are still in use, marking each house nominated for a Big Award.

“We love how bright Mountain City can be,” Amy Hilton, LMC Coordinator, said this week.

Word came recently from Fire Chief Kyle Taylor, “We will get the station decorated by Thanksgiving for Light the City.” When the fire station came to town, Chief Taylor planned to earn Yard of the Month. Such award does not exist. But, Loving Mountain City certainly does give recognition for Christmas décor.

Loving Mountain City’s Décor Recognition gives applause to giving neighbors who “Light up the City” and fill their yard with holiday delights. Awards include: Grand, People’s Favorite, CHRISTmas, Color, Creativity, Elegance, Santa, Sparkle, Theme and Workshop (created in a workshop.)

There’s also Kid’s Favorite, which the children attending the Santa Party will determine on their hayride through the city on Dec. 13.

Because of the late Thanksgiving and late “first weekend in De-

If you saw an Evil Queen Witch in black walking along Live Oak Drive on Halloween in broad daylight at noontime, that was LaVerne McClendon. She loves dressing for Halloween. She walked to Ralph’s for photographs.

are stopping in Mountain City to fuel up and Mt. City rest overnight on their Montage two-month journey to winter in mountains in

by Pauline Mexico. At our house, Tom they’re on Frostweed.

Native Plant Society cember”, our citizenry of Texas says, “Pipevine will not select (with an Butterflies, Monarchs, online ballot) the recog- and Great Purple nized décor before the Hairstreaks are a few Santa Party. of the many butterflies DécorScouts will be that love the bountiful out Dec. 7 and 8. We nectar of Frostweed. vote Dec. 13 – 15.

It has been selected as First things first, “Let’s a monitoring plant by get City Hall Decorated.” Monarch Watch because If you can claim respon- of its importance as a sibility for a portion of nectar source.” the lights, please contact me. If you see anyone You are an important working and you have source of tidbits. Please even a few minutes to share to PTom5678@ spare, kindly stop and gmail.com with subject offer to help.

“Tidbit.” Thanks! Love to Monarch butterflies you, PTom

Buda resident among finalists in Farm Bureau competition STAFF REPORTS

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Real Estate, that specializes “In agriculture, there are in farm and ranch propmany diverse farms, ranch- erties. Jessica is a certified es and agribusinesses. The broker, and Ben is comfamilies behind each need pleting his certification to determination and faith become an appraiser. to get through the tough They also manage two times,” said TFB President cattle herds, a cow-calf Russell Boening. “These operation and a grass-fed individuals play a vital role beef herd. After realizing in Texas agriculture.” there was a demand for Finalists were chosen grass-fed beef in the larger from TFB’s 13 districts. cities surrounding El Zach Eder is an agronCampo, they created the omist and technology 410 Farms website, blog development director for and social media accounts Advanta, a global seed to sell their grass-fed beef. company. He is the lead The Rumbaughs also agronomist responsible operate The Farm and for hybrid testing, field Ranch Network, an online days and agronomic assis- classified advertising site • Locally owned and serving the community for 13 years

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‘Pig War’ baron made a mess of everything “How fatal that man will be to France!” a Texas Spanish general predicted in a Nov. 9, 1862 letter History to a friend in Paris.

by Bartee Haile It did not take a seer to see that Alphonse Dubois would make a mess of things in Mexico traveler looked down his like he had two decades nose at the town and its earlier in Texas. He was, inhabitants. after all, the devious dipAlthough his father lomat responsible for the was an ordinary civil serinfamous “Pig War.” vant, Dubois introduced Alphonse Dubois behimself to the trusting gan his checkered career Texans as “Count de in the French foreign Saligny.” Carried away by service at the masthe age of querade, Although his 22. Eight he signed father was years later dispatches in 1839, with the an ordinary the low phony title civil servant, man on the much to embassy disAlphonse Dubois the totem pole pleasure of introduced in Washthe foreign ington was minister, a himself to the sent on an bona fide trusting Texans inspection blue blood. tour of the Violating as “Count de Republic of the diploSaligny.” Carried matic code Texas.

From a of political away by the hotel room neutrality, masquerade, in New Dubois Orleans, picked he signed Dubois sides in dispatches with fabricated the faction a glowing fight that the phony title report of dominatmuch to the the new ed public nation life in the displeasure complete Republic. of the foreign with An endetailed thusiastic minister, a bona accounts supporter fide blue blood. of unseen of Sam sights and Houston, the preposterous predic- he openly criticized Prestion that the population ident Mirabeau Lamar, of Texas would reach a who naturally presumed million within five years. the foreigner spoke for Based upon his imagihis government. nary impression, France Embroiled in one conwas the first European troversy after another, power to recognize the Dubois soon wore out his Lone Star Revolution. welcome. The comic epiAs his reward, the dusode called “The Pig War” plicitous young diplomat led to his overdue and was put in charge of the undignified departure.

French mission in the “I have for a long time capital of Austin. But the suffered from the many crude settlement was a hogs with which this far cry from cosmopolitown is infested,” Dutan Paris, and the world bois whined. In addition

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On Dubois’ instructions, a servant killed several of the trespassers, which belonged to Richard Bullock, an Austin innkeeper the Frenchman owed for many days room and board. According to a New Orleans newspaper, the outraged Bullock attacked “the unlucky murderer, bunging up (bruising) his eyes and phlebotomizing (causing to bleed) his nose in a maneuver designed to appease the ghosts of the slaughtered innocents.”

Dubois demanded swift and severe punishment for “an odious violation of the law of nations.” Though none too fond of the arrogant emissary, Austin authorities arrested Bullock, who assaulted his accuser minutes after posting bail.

Without bothering to notify his superiors, Dubois abandoned Austin.

From the safety of the Crescent City, his home for the next year and a half, he issued ominous but empty threats.

When the French refused to underwrite a loan to the hard-pressed Republic, Texans blamed Dubois, who had bragged the finance minister was his brother-in-law. But that was another of his lies, and the exile had no role in the rejection of the loan request.

After Houston regained the presidency and offered a perfunctory apology for the problem with the pigs, Dubois came back to Galveston in 1842. He cut short his stay after only three months but resumed his duties in January 1844.

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unable to breastfeed him. On the advice of a physician, the baby was rushed to Dell Children’s. “If she hadn’t picked up on the signs … if they had not taken him to the hospital he would have died at home.”

Ybarra said her grandson had begun to be paralyzed. “He couldn’t move his head, arms or legs. He became limp.” Less than 72 hours after arriving at the hospital, she said Lincoln’s diaphragm failed and a portion of his right lung collapsed.

He briefly showed improvement and was wiggling his fingers and toes, however “he was struggling to breathe” when the lung collapsed and was put back on the ventilator.

Ybarra said testing pointed to infant botulism, and the family learned that the only anti-toxin comes from California. The Centers for Disease Control had to sign off on it before the serum could be flown from Los Angeles to Austin. It was administered on Oct. 28.

“It’s a waiting game now for him to start responding,” she said.

“We need prayers for Lincoln, we need support for the family,” she said. Ybarra launched a Facebook page and has started a Gofundme account entitled “Support for Lincoln’s family,” that

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Then in 1860 Emperor Napoleon III asked Dubois to fill in for the representative to Mexico, who had taken a leave of absence. The temporary assignment suddenly became permanent, when a power shift in the host country made the absent minister unwelcome.

Taking advantage of a high position that offered unlimited opportunities for graft and corruption, Dubois finally hit the jackpot and made a fast fortune. He did, however, find the time to encourage the French takeover of Mexico which took place in 1862.

On Jul. 26, 1863, the emperor ordered Dubois to stop what he was doing and come home immediately. But he kept the bad news to himself and stayed at his profitable post as if nothing had happened.

In a last-ditch attempt to remain in the country, Dubois married the daughter of a wealthy Mexican. Obeying instructions straight from the emperor, the French military commander physically put him onboard the next trans-Atlantic ship.

Dubois returned to France in disgrace but a very rich man. After buying a chateau, he had enough money left to live his last years like the aristocrat he was so fond of impersonating.

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The disease is so rare, she said, that only 26 cases have occurred within the past 5 years.

“The serum has only been available since 2014,” she said. “To test it, they grow the culture and inject it into a mouse. If the mouse dies it’s positive — that’s how barbaric and bizarre it is.”

According to the CDC the disease exists in many forms including infant botulism and is spread primarily through food. Honey can be a source, but Ybarra said the baby had not been given honey.

In adults, the symptoms are much less severe, often involving only an upset stomach.

“It’s rare, but we wanted to let other parents know,” she said.

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Robert Rizo, second from left, is congratulated on his win by Daniel Cohen (left), County Judge Ruben Becerra and Monica Becerra at the Railhouse in Kyle.

Election Results: Kyle incumbents, Buda newcomer elected Continued from pg. 1

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Lehman Lobo quarterback Joey Guajardo is swarmed by a Bowie Bulldog defender during a play in Friday’s home finale at Shelton Stadium.

Continued from pg. 4

Guajardo said the team is keeping its head up and looking to close out with a win.

“There was a lot of ups and downs, but pretty much for the most of it we kept as a team and we tried keeping our heads up as most as we could,” said Guajardo. “I’m pretty happy with this season.”

Lehman travels to play at Akins Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Toney Burger Stadium.

Hays Volleyball Continued from pg. 4

“Knowing we only had a 9 percent chance to win, we just wanted to show out, especially playing at home and with it being senior night again,” Krafka said. “We wanted to show out and at least give them a little competition.”

Momentum carried over into the second frame as Hays sped out to a 12-4 lead highlighted by kills by Torres and senior Reagan Casey.

But just as Hays looked to dial up the pressure, it immediately cooled off.

Clemens quickly pounced on the opportunity by outscoring Hays 21-8 to win set two and tie the match.

A similar theme played out in the next frame as an 8-3 Rebel lead evaporated with Clemens running away with the set and taking a 2-1 match advantage. Davis said Cle-

mens “was a little crisper than us,” served well and played more in-system during the course of the match. Clemens’ play also forced Hays into a handful of unforced errors that stymied its success.

Three Buffaloes finished with 10 or more kills with Ashley Breu scoring a game high 15 kills.

“I think we left it on the floor. I can’t be upset with how it unfolded, really,” Davis said.

Casey, who played her lone volleyball season at the high school level in 2019, also felt she and her teammates “left it all on the court.”

“I’m so glad, I’m excited to play this year. I couldn’t have been happier with the way everyone welcomed me back to the program,” Casey said. “It’s been an awesome season.

I’m proud of everyone.”

Lobo Volleyball Continued from pg. 4

Sanchez, Kalee Jackson and Trinity Simmons played in their final volleyball game as a Lobo.

Simmons and Sanchez each finished with three kills in the match, while Jackson contributed one kill and one block.

“It was fun,” Sanchez said about playing with her fellow seniors. “No matter what, whether we win or we lose, it was fun.”

Although the Lobos struggled throughout their district schedule, there were some highlights and great memories that came along the way, Sanchez said.

“First off, our Akins win, it was so awesome,”

Rizo, a property management supervisor, was elected in May of this year to fill the unexpired term of former council member Shane Arabie. Rizo had first sought a council seat in 2017 but was disqualified from the race when it was discovered his home was just outside

the city limits.

In Wimberley ISD on school board, former Hays County Commissioner Will Conley won the Place 4 seat on the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees with 64.69 percent of the vote (2,510) compared by 35.31 percent (1,370 votes) for

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Only 13.5 percent (18,909) of the county’s 139,722 registered voters visited the polls.Check haysfreepress.com for other election returns including the statewide vote on the 10 proposed Constitutional amendments.

Hays Football: Falls to Cavs 59-27 Continued from pg. 4

Lobo Football touchdown pass, cutting Bowie’s lead to 28-6 after a missed extra point.

However, Bowie added 14 more unanswered points to take a 42-6 lead in the fourth quarter.

Lehman countered with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Guajardo to Williams, followed by a successful two-point conversion attempt, for the game’s final score.

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Sanchez said. “We took it to five sets. It was good because we worked for it, it wasn't just like a sweep.

We really didn't expect it at all, so it was awesome and I’m glad we had some kind of victory. But, every game is a victory for us.”

For Jackson, the thing she will miss the most from this year’s team is the family-like camaraderie.

“I’m going to miss having my family here,” said Jackson. “I’ll always know they’ll be here, but to be on a court with them 24/7, like I’m going to miss that. That’s where we grew up. You do this for such a long time, you create all these bonds.”

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However, Hays conceded six plays of 20 yards or more, three of those resulting in touchdowns.

While the Rebel defense had “spots” of success, including a handful of sacks from their linebacking corps, Goad said inconsistency allowed for Lake Travis’ offense to thrive.

“You have to get pressure on them. When you play a team like this, the kind of explosiveness they’ve got, you’ve got to get pressure on the quarterback,” Goad said.

“We have to be more consistent with it.”

But it was Hays that got out to an early 7-0 first quarter lead aided by a Lake Travis special team’s miscue. The Rebels capitalized on the error by orchestrating a five play, 22-yard scoring drive capped off with a one-yard touchdown plunge by quarterback Durand Hill.

The lead, however, was short lived as Lake Travis flexed its muscle 17 seconds later when quarterback Yarnell tossed a 59-yard strike in stride to wide receiver Kyle Eaves to tie the game at 7-7.

Lake Travis’ offense powered its way for 28 more unanswered points over a 20-minute span to hold a commanding 31-7 lead at intermission.

Meanwhile, Hays’ offense struggled to bypass a formidable Cavalier defense that limited the Rebels to 97 total yards in the first half.

Hays quickly sprinted

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A Lake Travis defense wraps up Hays Rebel running back Xavier Green as he tries to gain more yardage.

out of the gates after halftime by scoring 13 unanswered points that was bridged by a key onside kick recovery. A 26-yard touchdown run by running back Xavier Green, followed by a 26-yard touchdown pass from Hill to running back JoeAngel Carrasco, cut Lake Travis’ lead to 31-20. But Hays drew no closer as Lake Travis’ offense kept the Rebels at arms’ length all evening.

The Cavs outscored Hays 28-7 over the final 16plus minutes.

Key adjustments on offense, along with execution on the field,

were key factors that led to the 13-point flurry, Goad said. While Hays had “near misses” in the first half, inconsistency also played a role in their struggles.

“As a coaching staff, we have to do a better job of getting them prepared to execute and make those plays,” Goad said. “We got off to a good start, but we let it snowball after that.

We have to make more plays.”

Xavier Green led the Rebels with 135 rushing yards on 21 carries and two scores. Carrasco finished with 97 yards

rushing on nine carries.

Now with their playoff fate sealed, Hays head coach Les Goad said gearing up for their season finale against Del Valle Friday, as well as getting healthy for their bi-district matchup against state-ranked powerhouse Converse Judson, is imperative.

“We have to take things one game at a time. We know we’re in the playoffs, next team up,” Goad said. “We have to get better next week; we have to execute and improve. It’s an opportunity to get better at the game.”

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workers actually have retirement benefits deducted from their paychecks.

“Ultimately the people who pay the salary pay the taxes,” she said.

Other council members felt differently.

District 3 Council member Robert Rizo said he thinks the contract is a great one. “Y’all are lucky

to have him. I’m glad we have him and glad we were able to negotiate a good contract,” he said, adding that Sellers made “several concessions” over

the course of the negotiations.

“I can understand Councilmember Tenorio’s concerns but he is starting out with the same salary

as in the last contract,” District 4 Council member Alex Villalobos said.

He noted that longevity is rare among city managers even though having a

long-standing manager is helpful to cities with certain projects like infrastructure. “We’re looking at today and the future as well,” he said.

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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES STANLEY LIVINGSTON, Deceased, were issued on November 4, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0337-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: SEAN CROWDER. 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:SEAN CROWDER 2406 Hunter Road, Ste. 103 San Marcos, Texas 78666 DATED the 4th day of November, 2019 GENE MAJORS Attorney for Sean Crowder State Bar No.: 12851500 100 E. San Antonio, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 392-1273 Facsimile: (512) 396-8539 E-mail: gene@ majorslawfirm.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PAULA GREEN MICHAUD, Deceased, were issued on October 16, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0333-P, pending in the County Court at Law, Sitting in Probate, Hays County, Texas, to: EMMETT RAY GREEN. 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: EMMETT RAY GREEN 5261 Hillside Terrace Buda, TX 787610 DATED the 29th day of October, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORECLOSURE SALE

Property: Used 2000 Redman Homes Inc. HALLMARK model, Serial No. 12535936A/B, Length/Width 32x48, located at Kyle Blue Bonnet dab Lakeside Crossing, 40 Emerald Canyon Drive (lot190), Kyle, TX 78640.

Date: November 27, 2019.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: The Levine Law Firm, P.C. Plaza 7000 7000 N. Mopac, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78731 Telephone: (512) 476-9800 Attention: Mr. Jeremy Levine

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE CREATING THE CITY OF KYLE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kyle City Hall, located at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640, for the purpose of receiving comments on a proposed amendment

to the Ordinance creating and governing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Kyle, to allow for the issuance of tax increment bonds, the issuance of debt to finance eligible facilities and infrastructure, and the application of tax increment funds for debt proceeds issued to finance eligible facilities and infrastructure. All Kyle residents and interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to provide their comments to City Council on the proposed amendment.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORECLOSURE SALE

Property: Manufactured Home: Used 2017 CMH Manufacturing Inc. dab Clayton Homes home 38SLS28563DH18 model, Serial No. CSS019499TXA/B, 31 Eagle Creek Drive (lot235), Kyle, TX 78640.

Date: November 27, 2019.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: The Levine Law Firm, P.C. Plaza 7000 7000 N. Mopac, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78731 Telephone: (512) 476-9800 Attention: Mr. Jeremy Levine

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Doral Academy of Texas Board of Directors will conduct an informational meeting for the public on November 9, 2019 at 11:00AM at t h e Kyle EVO Entertainment Center to provide details of a proposed public open-enrollment charter school named Doral Academy of Texas. Participants will hear a presentation that explains the proposal and will have an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed school. The members of the school board are Douglas Rodriguez, Olivia Suarez, Krista Piferrer, Talisa Wilson & Kara Belew.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Doral Academy of Texas Board of Directors will conduct an informational meeting for the public on November 7, 2019 at 5:30PM at t h e San Marcos Public Library to provide details of a proposed public open-enrollment charter school named Doral Academy of Texas. Participants will hear a presentation that explains the proposal and will have an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed school. The members of the school board are Douglas Rodriguez, Olivia Suarez, Krista Piferrer, Talisa Wilson & Kara Belew.

NOTICE OF SALE $5,000,000 REUNION RANCH WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX BONDS, SERIES 2019 (A political subdivision of the State of Texas located in Hays County, Texas) Selling: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Bids Due: 10:00 a.m., C.S.T. Place and Time of Award: The District will consider the award of the sale of the Bonds on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., C.S.T., at the designated meeting place outside the boundaries of the District, at 12912 Hill Country Boulevard, Suite F-232, Austin, Texas 78738. Action will be taken immediately by the Board of Directors of the District to accept or reject the best bid. Each bidder must deliver a Bank Cashier’s Check in the amount of $100,000 payable to the order of Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District as a good-faith deposit to Specialized Public Finance Inc., 248 Addie Roy Road, Suite B-103, Austin, Texas 78746, by 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. on the date of the sale.

Written Bids/Bids Delivered in Person: Written bids, plainly marked “Bid for Bonds” should be addressed to the Board of Directors of Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District, and if delivered in person, delivered to Garry Kimball, Specialized Public Finance Inc., 248 Addie Roy Road, Suite B-103, Austin, Texas 78746, by 10:00 a.m., C.D.T., on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. All bids must be signed and submitted on the “Official Bid Form.”

Electronic Bidding Procedures: Any prospective bidder that intends to submit an electronic bid must submit its electronic bid through the facilities of PARITY by 10:00 a.m., C.S.T., on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 as described in the “Official Notice of Sale” described below.

Bids by Telephone or Facsimile: Telephone bids will be accepted at (512) 275-7300, between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., C.S.T. on the date of the bid opening. Facsimile bids will be accepted at (512) 275-7305 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., C.S.T., to the attention of Garry Kimball, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, all as described in the “Official Notice of Sale” described below.

Information: The Bonds are more completely described in the “Official Notice of Sale,” “Official Bid Form” and the “Preliminary Official Statement” which may be obtained from Specialized Public Finance Inc., 248 Addie Roy Road, Suite B-103, Austin, Texas 78746, Financial Advisor to the District.

The bidder whose bid is the winning bid in accordance with the “Official Notice of Sale” will be notified immediately and must submit a SIGNED Official Bid Form in connection with the sale by 10:00 a.m., C.S.T. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, to Garry Kimball, Specialized Public Finance Inc. at (512) 275-7305. Additionally, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2252.908, the District may not award the Bonds to the winning bidder unless the bidder submits a Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295, as prescribed by the Texas Ethics Commission, to the District, before the District formally votes to award the Bonds to the winning bidder, in accordance with the “Official Notice of Sale.”

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids for the Bonds and to waive any and all irregularities except time of filing. This notice does not constitute an offer to sell the Bonds but is merely notice of sale of the Bonds as required by law. The offer to sell the Bonds will be made only by means of the “Official Notice of Sale,” the “Preliminary Official Statement” and the “Official Bid Form.”

Board of Directors Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given that a Public Hearing by the Board of Directors of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) will be held at the District office located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX, during its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 4:15 p.m. for the following purposes: The City of Buda (City), 405 E. Loop Street, Bldg. 100, Buda, TX, 78610, filed a well drilling authorization application on July 8, 2019 with the Barton Springs/ Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) to drill a new nonexempt aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well into the Middle Trinity Aquifer. The City will operate the proposed well for storage and recovery of Edwards Aquifer water for public water supply. A subsequent application to authorize ASR operations will be filed after the well is completed and tested. The well is located at 673 Cullen Blvd., Buda, TX, 78610. For further information, please contact the District, 1124 Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, bseacd@bseacd.org. You may also contact the applicant, the City of Buda, TX, at (512) 312-0084.

Hays CISD Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs

HAYS CISD offers career and technical education programs in the following career cluster groups: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication, Business, Management, and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness and class space available.

It is the policy of HAYS CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of HAYS CISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

HAYS CISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Marivel Sedillo at 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, 512-268-2141 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Debbie Brown at 4820 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda, TX 78610, 512-268-2141.

Hays CISD Notificación Pública de Non-Discriminación en Programas Vocacionales

El distrito escolar de Hays CISD ofrece programas vocacionales en agricultura, manejo de negocios, tecnología de automóviles, electrónicos, tecnología de ciencias de salud, educación de mercadotecnia, justicia criminal y servicios familiares y comunitarios; comercialización or marketing; Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas, Transporte; distribución y logística.

La entrada a estos programas se basa en interés, aptitud, edad apropiada y espacio en el salón de clase.

Es la poliza del distrito escolar de Hays CISD de no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren en Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972 y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Es la poliza del del distrito escolar de Hays CISD de no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

El distrito escolar de Hays CISD tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Marivel Sedillo, en 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, 512268-2141, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Debbie Brown at 4820 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda, TX 78610, 512-268-2141.

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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT DOUGLAS WIDENOR, Deceased, were issued on SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 in Cause No. 19-0288-P in the Probate Court of Hays County, Texas, to: CAROL WIDENOR VOIGT. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: Representative, CAROL WIDENOR VOIGT Estate of ROBERT DOUGLAS WIDENOR, Deceased c/o THE ROLAND BROWN LAW FIRM PO Box 278 WIMBERLEY, TEXAS 78676-0278 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED October 29, 2019

By ROLAND BROWN Attorney for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Edna G. McCabe, Deceased, were issued on October 29, 2019, in Cause No. 19-0341-P pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: Terence McCabe.

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: JJ Wells Attorney at Law The Wright Building 201 S. Laurel Ave. Luling, Texas 78648 DATED the 29th day of October, 2019 JJ Wells Attorney for Terence McCabe State Bar No.: 24084070 The Wright Building 201 S. Laurel Ave. Luling, Texas 78648 Telephone: (830) 875-3492 Facsimile: (830) 875-6311 E-mail: JJ@DelPradoDietz. com

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Sealed Bids, pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 252, will be received for IFB 20-002 ASR 1 Pilot Well Drilling Project part of the Main Street Improvements Construction Project by the City of Buda, Finance Department, 405 E. Loop Street, Buda, Texas until 2:00 PM local time on November 19, 2019. Immediately thereafter, the bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the MultiPurpose Room 1034 within Buda City Hall located at 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas. The project includes site preparation, excavation and backfill, drilling and construction of a Trinity potable water well, well development and site restoration. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items (if any) as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for this Solicitation is the City of Buda Ð Finance Department, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas 78610, Attn: Rosemary Esparza, Purchasing Manager; purchasing@ci.buda.tx.us.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bid Documents at the Issuing Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Website as described below.

Bid Documents may be viewed and accessed online through the Procurement Website as described at http://ci.buda.tx.us/137/ Purchasing. The City of Buda

has partnered with BidNet as part of the Texas Purchasing Group and also posts bid opportunities to this site. The documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use.

Authorization to download documents includes the right for Bidders to print documents for their sole use, provided they pay all costs associated with printing or reproduction.

Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances. All official notifications, addenda, and other documents will be offered only through the Procurement Website. The Procurement Website may be updated periodically with Addenda, meeting summaries, reports, or other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. The cost of printed Bidding Documents from the Procurement Website will depend on the number and size of the Drawings and Project Manual, and method selected by the prospective Bidder. Any cost associated with accessing the Bid Documents is nonrefundable. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents will be sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery method of choice; the shipping charge will depend on the shipping method chosen. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 PM local time on November 6, 2019 at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Owner: City of Buda By: John Nett, PE Title: City Engineer Date: October 25, 2019

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE CREATING THE CITY OF KYLE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kyle City Hall, located at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640, for the purpose of receiving comments on a proposed amendment to the Ordinance creating and governing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Kyle, to allow for the issuance of tax increment bonds, the issuance of debt to finance eligible facilities and infrastructure, and the application of tax increment funds for debt proceeds issued to finance eligible facilities and infrastructure. All Kyle residents and interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to provide their comments to City Council on the proposed amendment.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RAY N. FRANKLIN, JR., DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ray N. Franklin, Jr., Deceased were issued to Jeffrey T. Franklin on October 28, 2019, Cause No. 19-0335-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to Jeffrey T. Franklin, as Executor of said Estate, in the care of his attorneys at the address

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

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County begins staffing elections commission

BY ANITA MILLER

The Hays County Commissioners Court approved some appointments to its Community Elections Commission Tuesday and laid out a roadmap for others to be brought on board.

The votes came months after the idea of the commission was initially launched.

In an effort to achieve diversity, the commission will include individuals to represent municipalities, school districts, the League of Women Voters, political parties and Texas State University as well as representatives of rural areas and the disabled.

Pct. 2 Commissioner Gary Jones nominated

Sandra Tenorio, a former mayor of both Kyle and Buda, to be the representative for rural areas. Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe nominated Sam Tobar to represent the disabled, nothing that Tobar is also a veteran.

County Judge Ruben Becerra nominated Arthur Taylor and Linda Tenorio as his two picks.

Others are expected to be named later.

Broadly, the commission, which is expected to hold its first meeting in late November or early December, will contain one representative from each of the county’s four school districts (Hays, San Marcos, Dripping Springs and Wimberley)

Pct. 2 Commissioner Gary Jones nominated Sandra Tenorio, a former mayor of both Kyle and Buda, to be the representative for rural areas. Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe nominated Sam Tobar to represent the disabled, nothing that Tobar is also a veteran.

one from each of the county’s municipalities (San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Mountain City, Uhland Hays City, Niederwald and Woodcreek), one each nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, one each from Texas State Democrats and Republicans and one

commission members, after which they could be reappointed by the court. He also said members should be made aware that “there’s an expectation that you’re going to do this for at least a year or at least two years. I don’t want to be appointing someone each year.”

Among other duties, the commission would nominated by the designate Voting League of Women Voters. Centers and determine Each commissioner if the initial locations also gets to appoint two to be used in the Nov. representatives, and 5 election are worth Elections Administrator staffing in the future.

Jennifer Anderson will As part of a discussion act as technical advisor of when the group to the group. No elected would meet, Anderson officials will be included. noted that a meeting Pct. 4 Commissioner in late November or Walt Smith floated early December would the idea of imposing a allow members to two-year term limit on gauge the what voting

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admitted in 2012 that he had also molested his granddaughter when she was young and as part of Monday’s proceedings the now 22-year-old read a victim’s impact statement, her father David Sweet said in comments issued to local media.

After that abuse came to light, Charles Sweet was removed from his position at the church and in fact “barred from attending any church .. basically put on family version of house arrest,” Glickler said. David Sweet said, in addition to that, the family sold his father’s car and did not allow him to leave the house alone. “He has largely been confined to home for the past seven years,” he said.

New allegations of abuse surfaced earlier this year and after an investigation by authorities in Travis and Hays counties, Charles Sweet was booked into and

released from Hays County Jail on May 22. Glickler began representing him after that.

“They hired me to facilitate turning himself in,” Glickler said of the family, once they had learned there were warrants for Charles Sweet’s arrest.

Things happened quickly after that, in part because of the health of the accused. “We provided access to all of his medical records to the prosecutor in Hays County. After they looked at his medical records we reached this agreement.”

“Before our daughter came forward, we had no idea of this secret sickness or actions of Charles Sweet,” his son wrote. “Seven years ago we experienced what too many parents experience: a heart-stopping shock and sorrow.” David Sweet said his daughter’s victim’s

centers were used more heavily than others, data that will be useful in future elections. They would meet again after elections in May of 2020.

Though the mood of the court seemed to be to get the commission staffed quickly, it was also discussed that municipalities may not have yet made their decisions on appointments.

Smith proposed asking municipalities, school districts and others to have their nominees in by Nov. 15 so the court can finalize everything during their scheduled meeting Nov. 19.

“I’d like to get them all face to face sooner rather than later,” Becerra said.

impact statement was “very strong and brave. The extent of what she suffered from the abuse was overwhelming.”

He went on to say that, “No child should be stabbed in the back by a loved one in this way and have to deal with the terrible after-effects. We hope this is another opportunity for parents to speak to their children about sexual abuse.”

David Sweet said that although the family reported their daughter’s abuse to police when they learned of it, the case came to a dead-end. “In 2012 the final thing we were asked by the detectives at that time — after my father confessed and interviews were done — is to take our daughter for a physical exam — this was seven years after the abuse ended. We said no to that since our daughter was traumatized just in

speaking about it.

“We thought his confession and the victim’s statement were adequate and my father planned to plead guilty,” David Sweet continued. “Apparently our decision on the physical exam was a reason for the police not to pursue charges. We placed my father in virtual house arrest, so we were at peace with the results. That was until we learned that there were other victims.”

Some of those other victims are in Hays County, where Charles Sweet faces more charges. Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau said those cases have yet to go before a grand jury.

Glickler said his client may not live long enough for those cases to come to justice. “He knows he hurt them and knows they deserve their day in court. He didn’t want to avoid justice by dying.”

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