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PRECINCTS REZONED Hays County commissioners pass controversial precinct map.

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Kyle, Buda runoff elections set for Dec. 7 A runoff election between Kyle City Council District 5 incumbent Rick Koch and challenger Daniela C. Parsley, and LaVonia Horne-Williams and Emily Jones for Buda City Council At-Large Position 3, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 7, with voting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting begins Nov. 22 and ends Dec. 3, excluding Nov. 25 and 26 for the holidays. More information for voting in both Kyle and Buda, including a list of polling locations, dates and times, can be found on the city of Kyle website at www.cityofkyle.com/election or on the city of Buda website at https://ci.buda. tx.us/DocumentCenter/ View/9346/2021-1109Vote-Centers-Nov-2021Kyle---Buda-RO

RICK KOCH, KYLE Incumbent Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Rick Koch has lived in Kyle for 13 years and is the publisher of SMTX Magazine. When asked why he should be re-elected, Koch said, in part, “I am continuing to beautify Kyle to attract top retailers like Costco and recruit qual-

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PHOTO BY SAHAR CHMAIS James Fort measures the depth of the water in his sump pump at his house in Whispering Hollow. Fort says his house is unsellable because of the water runoff that enters his property.

Hopes float away as homeowners deal with swampy foundations BY SAHAR CHMAIS

As this long standing issue proves difficult to fix, council gave direction to staff to put together a committee to further investigate the issue. This committee will involve consultants, residents and city staff.

the electric and cable box and into the street’s In this Texas home, storm drain. This alone the grass is always has caused him power green, even though outage issues. the lawn has not been Even after pumping watered since 2008. and watching the water The trees sprout long dry up, as soon as the and high, a rose bush pump is turned off, the reaches the roof and water resurfaces within the green beans grow the hour. strong. The Forts are not There is a house in alone in this situation, no longer close propgan getting inquiries to Whispering Hollow in but their home is the erly, as they cannot fit sell his home, but once Buda that sits on evinside their ever-moving the situation is assessed, most severe case. Just er-flowing spring water, frame. next door to the Fort realtors call back and which may sound like a home, their neighbor Tape markings cling say “no way can we sell goldmine for residents to the walls and ground this home unless you fix Paul also purchased in Central Texas. this home as part of his to track the expansion it,” James said. “That’s Instead it has created of old cracks and mark the key; it’s not fixable,” retirement plan. a nightmare for James Paul would live off of the new ones. he added. and Debra Fort, as they his 401K for a few years, And in one of the To help manage sleep and awaken to then sell his two-story hottest housing marthe problem, sump loud bangs and wahome and live in somekets, the Forts cannot pumps were installed ter-flood alarms. Like thing more manageable. sell their 13-year-old, at the homes experia living and breathing But his house has cracks two-story, stone cul de encing water issues, being, the house shifts, all over, inside and out. sac home. but James pumps so moves and cracks. “We bought the home much water that he has There is a significant “Do you remember for about $250,000, I put gone through five sump gap between Paul’s what happened to the home and driveway, and $100,000 down, so my pumps due to overcondo in Florida,” James equity is way up there,” in the masonry work, use. He decided to get referenced the Surfside there is a large crack James, the home’s a heavy-grade pump, condominium collapse. original owner, said. which pumps 80 gallons from all the shifting. “That’s what I’m afraid Long gone is Paul’s “Then I started having of water a minute, or will happen here.” plan to sell. problems. Now do you 4,800 gallons per hour. Photos cannot be In 2001, after the know what my equity When the pump is on, hung on the mantle as property was annexed is? Goose egg. Zero. It’s it creates a loud humthe movement causes common sense, you ming accompanied by a for development but them to fall. The granite don’t build over water, before the homes were vibration. stone in the kitchen built, a geologist from eventually it’s going to The water drain, has a traceable crack the Barton Springs come back to haunt which was installed by running through it. you.” the city, drains water Doors inside the house Recently, James beover his lawn and onto SWAMPED, 12

Coming Up SHINY RIBS THIS WEEKEND

Everyone is invited to take part in the Buda Fall Concert Series. This Saturday’s concert features the Shiny Ribs from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Buda Amphitheater located in Buda City Park.

RUNOFF ELECTIONS

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The 41st annual Budafest will be taking place downtown Buda December 3 through 5. There will be lots of holiday shopping, food, live music and merry-making in general. Visit Budafest. org for more information.

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Final details are being made for Hays CISD’s 15th elementary school, scheduled to open in August 2022. The school was approved by voters in the 2021 bond. In August 2021, the board impaneled a 14-member Attendance Boundary Rezoning Committee to create an attendance zone map for the elementary school. During the regular board meeting on Nov. 15, HCISD Chief Communications Officer Tim Savoy presented the board with Map Plan C, the committee’s finalized attendance zone map recommended in an 11-0 vote on Nov. 2. Map Plan C addresses issues with previous map plans A and B, most notably by balancing the projective explosive growth at Tom Green Elementary and Camino Real Elementary, and allowing the new elementary school to open with a smaller population to allow for potential growth and time to troubleshoot issues such as traffic patterns. Other caveats with Map Plan C include allowing affected students entering 5th grade to be grandfathered to stay at their current school, should they choose; and that remaining affected students be given first priority for transfers to remain at their existing campus if they do not wish to attend school at their new campus. The full rezoning process can be found at www.hayscisd.net/ rezone. The board will vote on the map at its next meeting on Dec. 13. Additionally, the HCISD School Naming Committee is asking the community to assist with naming the new elementary school. Schools can be named for historical or geographical sites or communities, subdivisions, significant local, state or national figures (living or deceased), people who have made significant contributions to education in the district (living or deceased), local, state or national historical events or places, or people who have donated land or

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Hays commissioners pass controversial precinct map BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

Some Hays County residents — including two members of the commissioners court — are concerned with the new commissioners precinct map passed during the Nov. 9 meeting. Map CC2, proposed by Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell, passed in a 3-2 vote. Judge Ruben Becerra and Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe voted against the map. Shell, Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones and Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith voted in favor of the map. Smith, Shell and Jones are Republicans; Ingalsbe

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and Becerra are Democrats. Following the 2020 census, a Redistricting Advisory Commission (RAC) was established in the county to provide the commissioners with advisory input regarding commissioner, justice of the peace and constable precinct maps. The next commissioner precinct map will not be redrawn until 2030 in conjunction with the U.S. census. The RAC was composed of members of the community appointed by the commissioners and included Hays County Democratic Party chairman Mark Trahan and

Any redrawn precinct map had to conform to state and federal constitutional provisions related to redistricting, the Voting Rights Act, and the Texas Guide to Redistricting. “One of my biggest concerns was that it seemed like, ‘Gosh, we’re rushing this and it’s being done at the last minute,’” Ingalsble – Ruben Becerra, Hays County Judge said. Words like “transparenHays County Republican ing with Ingalsbe, Hays cy” and “gerrymandering” Party chairman Bob Parks. County General Counsel were used by members of Through the RAC’s Mark Kennedy and GIS the court and community efforts, two maps — SM2 Steve Floyd, Shell created to describe concerns they and M4 — were finalized and posted his CC2 map, had regarding Shell’s maps. and presented to the including his initial CC1 Shell acknowledged commissioners during the map, to the RAC website to that, per his interpretaregular meeting on Nov. 2. be considered during the tion of the Open Meetings Following a Nov. 4 meet- Nov. 9 vote. Act, Ingalsbe was the only Ingalsbe said that the commissioner he made nature of the meeting was aware that he was working to look at the two proposed on CC1 and CC2. The other Adopted Hays County RAC maps and to discuss commissioners did not see Commissioner Precincts possibly adjusting some of the maps until they apthe lines as concerns were peared in backup material brought up that the maps for the meeting. were not in compliance. During the public

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Don’t forget our vets My dad’s hearing was damaged more than half a century ago when, as a young man, he trained to be an Army military policeman during the war in Korea. MPs were required to qualify for every weapon, including the exceptionally loud .50 caliber machine gun. One day, while congested with a cold, the concussive impacts of the gun’s noise caused blood to seep out of his nose and ear. His hearing would never be the same and it grew gradually worse until he went completely deaf in his left ear before he was 45. For years, he and my mother tried to apply for care from the Veterans Administration, but after going through the lengthy bureaucratic application process, they were never approved. It wasn’t until a year ago, in his 87th year, that my sister completed some VA applications to see if any assistance was available. Truth be told, none of us expected he’d receive any help. Our understanding, shaped by my parents’ prior experiences and a series of negative news stories over time, was that the VA – now named the Department of Veteran Affairs – wasn’t going to be the place to go to get better care than he was already getting. Thankfully, we were wrong. The VA arranged assessments with a hearing specialist and a retired primary care doctor who had both contracted with the VA. This time, its bureaucrats determined that my father qualified for a top-notch hearing aid that was far superior to the devices he’d been buying. I was with my dad during these VA medical assessments and everything was incredibly professional and thorough. Our waits in the VA’s waiting room were never more than 15 minutes, and they always offered a glimpse into the lives of other veterans, whose lives had been impacted by their service. Some were in wheelchairs and missing limbs. Some, like my father, were elderly and finally getting treated for issues that happened long ago.

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Some were younger and dealing with severe mental-health effects after serving tours in Afghanistan and Iraq – and they need help, as veteran suicide rates are at an all-time high. Our government owes these vets the very best medical treatment, but, until recently, they didn’t get it. Though improvements finally began to happen seven years ago in response to the VA’s scandal over the long wait times vets had to regularly endure, the VA still must do better. Congress authorized the temporary Choice Act in 2014 to allow vets to see private doctors outside of the VA’s system, but it wasn’t until the bipartisan 2019 Mission Act that things got much better. The act established the Veterans Community Care Program that allows vets to receive primary care and mental health services outside the VA system through non-VA providers in the local community. A subsequent survey found that more than 80 percent of vets were satisfied with their VA care, reports the VA website. Those improvements at the VA were long overdue and must continue for all veterans, but will they? According to Military Times, the VA recently announced it is phasing out its office in charge of community care programs, “a move that some advocates are decrying as unfairly limiting veterans’ medical options….” I don’t know what the VA’s current leaders are planning, and I’m not sure I trust them. But I do know that the men and women hurt in our wars should be honored and thanked every day, not just Veterans Day – and must never again be forced to wait months for the medical care they deserve. Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Email him at Tom@TomPurcell.com.

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Money, money, money Slick Willie Sutton, the 1930s bandit who favored elaborate disguises, was once asked why he robbed banks. He famously replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” Oh, how times have changed. The other day my daughter, Stephanie, walked into the Chase branch in South San Francisco, seeking 16 quarters to do her laundry. She was informed by the teller: “We don’t handle cash anymore.” Wait, what? A bank that refuses to give or take… money? I phoned the branch seeking clarification. “We have all the services other branches offer,” the manager explained, “except we don’t handle coins or bills. No cash.” The nation was moving away from cash even before the pandemic, but

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COVID-19 added to the jitters, especially when the CDC issued guidance last year urging merchants to use “touchless payment options.” Seems some businesses actually prefer it that way. Major retailers — from Starbucks to Whole Foods — have experimented with no-cash retailing. In response, some municipalities and a few states have passed laws making it illegal to refuse cash. Oddly, there is no federal law requiring businesses to accept cash, even though the Coinage Act of 1965 states: “United States coins and currency (including Federal reserve

notes and circulating notes of Federal reserve banks and national banks) are legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues.” Try telling that to a flight attendant who will only accept a credit card for a Coors Light. Aside from the fact that refusing cash discriminates against those who don’t have bank accounts or credit cards, the muddle about whether or not to deal with currency makes it difficult for all of us. Motorists know this all too well. Modern parking meters won’t accept coins, only credit or debit cards. Many bridges and highways no longer take cash for tolls. At the same time, most gas stations want you to pay with cash and will jack up the price if you prefer to use a credit card.

On a recent business trip I rented a car from Avis that did not have an E-ZPass toll device. On the thruway I encountered a toll plaza that would not accept cash for a $2.22 charge. New York State billed Avis and a few weeks later Avis billed me, adding its own $5.95 “Convenience Fee,” for a total of $8.17. This I paid by credit card. I still stop and pick up coins on the sidewalk, an act my mother said brings good luck. I toss them into a large jar, which for more than a decade I’ve been planning to take to a bank. I suppose that’s still possible somewhere, although clearly not at the Chase branch in South San Francisco. Peter Funt’s new memoir, “Self-Amused,” is now available at CandidCamera.com.

Should churches have a dress code? Where do you reside on the “holier than thou” versus “holeyer than thou” spectrum? I make only passing reference to squabbles over “proper” church attire in my 2020 motivational book “Yes, Your Butt Still Belongs in Church” (still available in paperback and Kindle formats on Amazon), but the subject is indeed divisive. Between the judgmental churchgoers who second-guess the wardrobe choices of fellow worshippers and the slightly paranoid parishioners who assume they’re under a microscope, unease often permeates the fabric of church life. Some church leaders do a lot of hemming and hawing about their expectations. (“Harumph, no, we don’t have an official list of specific prohibitions for you. Just like we don’t have an official, specific special corner of hell reserved for you, but…”) Good taste and self-respect should reign supreme, but some traditionalists do take it to an extreme. Some of these people should spend more time clinging to the

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would be more harmonious if Bible class teachers clarified principles better. Tyrades (“No, it’s ‘an eye for an by Danny eye,’ not ‘a stink eye for a Tyree stink eye’!”) Better enunciation might eliminate some Old Rugged Cross instead unfortunate mix-ups. (“It’s of clinging to the 1958 Song of Solomon, not Montgomery Ward catalog Thong of Solomon!”) clothing section. Most true Christians Yes, it’s easy to get will not object to someone caught up in memories being a tad relaxed or laidwhen you constantly back, but laid-back soon practice reciting lists degrades into downright such as the 7 Deadly Sins: gelatinous! “Pride, envy, gluttony, (“Never mind the denim, flip-flops, spacommunion tray. I think ghetti straps…” I’ve still got some crumbs On the other hand, from last time in my PJ some daredevils dress in a bottoms. Yum.”) way that just invites panic I was a generation too attacks. When they’re late for the “ubiquitous within proximity of the hat era” and I gradually baptistry, you can’t help got away from neckties but imagine them shouta decade or so ago; but I ing, “Cannonball!” do try to shave, pick out Some offenders go the a decent shirt and don ragamuffin route, but oth- some non-distressed ers are more into ostenta- slacks. I acknowledge that tious displays of wealth. more free-spirited people (“Preacher says you can’t are focused on “sticking take it with you…so MY it to the Man.” Of course, bling is getting a workif the Man is a kindly old out every Christmas and double-amputee veteran, Easter! More money than the chip on the shoulder God! More money than loses some of its appeal. God! But less patience. (“Thanks for your serPlease look!”) vice…and the birthday Perhaps church life card…and the job refer-

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ral…but the Cheech & Chong shirt stays, Greatest Generationer!”) I’m not making excuses for the easily tempted, but some attention-seekers routinely distract from important lessons with their provocative attire. The minister is making a point about Noah and the Flood, while half the menfolk are wondering how to make it Rain Dollar Bills for 40 days and 40 nights. Ideally, congregations should welcome even the most inappropriately dressed visitors. And visitors should err on the side of caution. Let’s put our rancor and insecurities in the garbage heap. Hey, there’s also a 1958 Montgomery Ward catalog in the garbage heap! “Yeah, that pelvis looked like it was about to get too much action from a Hula Hoop! Can’t be too careful!” *Sigh* Danny Tyree welcomes email responses at tyreetyrades@aol.com and visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades.”

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PHOTOS BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

WWII mini golf and museum celebrates grand opening BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

BUDA — Stepping into the Memorial Mini Golf and Museum building is like stepping back in time — World War II-era uniforms, weapons, newspapers, photographs and more fill this one-ofa-kind establishment that mixes history with fun. The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Veterans Day at MMGM in celebration of its grand opening weekend. Buda city officials, local businesses and veterans participated in the ceremony, which included a P-51 Mustang flyover. One veteran present at the ceremony was WWII Pilot Lt. Col. Huie Lamb, who flew a P-51 during the war. Lamb is credited with downing three Nazi aircraft in aerial battles and three more on the ground, and was one of the first people to down

an Me 262. A case in the museum is filled with memorabilia he donated to MMGM owners Brian and Rachel McKinney, including his flying gloves, goggles, helmet and oxygen mask. The McKinneys said

they are planning on expanding the museum to include historical items from other wars, including Korea and Vietnam. The mini golf course features 18 holes that are dedicated to WWII veterans and scattered

with historical props throughout, like an Iwo Jima sculpture and fullscale P-51 replica. MMGM was also recently featured on the television program “The Texas Bucket List.” MMGM is located on FM 1626 in Buda.

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MAP PLAN C, CREATED BY THE ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY REZONING COMMITTEE. PHOTO VIA HCISD BOARD MEETING AGENDA. Map Plan C addresses issues with previous map plans A and B, most notably by balancing the projective explosive growth at Tom Green Elementary and Camino Real Elementary, and allowing the new elementary school to open with a smaller population to allow for potential growth and time to troubleshoot issues such as traffic patterns.

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Kyle Veterans Day Parade 2021

PHOTOS COURTESY CITY OF KYLE The city of Kyle honored local veterans with a full day of activities Saturday, beginning with a parade down Main Street. The celebration continued in Gregg-Clarke Park with games and live music. The evening ended with a fireworks show.

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Tiger volleyball out of playoffs in three PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III/HAYS CISD Quarterback Jesse Medina takes a hit from the Cedar Park offense during Friday night’s game.

Timberwolves stun Jags in double OT playoff heartbreaker STAFF REPORT In the world of the Texas high school football playoffs, jubilation can turn into devastation in a heartbeat. Just ask the Johnson Jaguars. A lost fumble on the Jags’ first offensive play of double overtime sealed Johnson’s (9-2) fate and let the Cedar Park Timberwolves (6-5) escape, 42-36, in Friday’s bi-district playoff. Johnson trailed 21-13 midway through the third quarter before a 16 point surge allowed the Jags to take a 29-21 lead late in the fourth. Touchdowns from wide receivers Rich Kelly and Aiden Rodriguez, along with a 47-yard field goal from kicker Patrick Hellen, helped Johnson overcome the deficit. However, state power

Cedar Park is, well, Cedar Park. The Timberwolves didn’t go quietly into the night and completed a near perfect two minute drill down the stretch. A touchdown pass from Cedar Park quarterback Josh Pell to wide receiver Cody Marshall, along with a successful two-point try, tied the game at 29-29 and sent the contest into an extra session. Both teams matched touchdowns in the first overtime period, extending the playoff game into double overtime at 36-36. Cedar Park drew first blood in double overtime with a touchdown, but a missed two-point attempt kept the score at 42-36 and gave the Johnson offense a chance to potentially win. But a miscue on the Jags first snap of double overtime ended Johnson’s historic season.

PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM Dripping Springs’ senior Ella Baldwin dives to make a dig in the Class 5A Region IV Final against District 26 rival New Braunfels Canyon at Northside Gym in San Antonio on Saturday. The Tigers beat Canyon 2-1 in a tournament early in the season and won again 3-2 during district play but couldn’t pull off a third win ending their season with a 3-0 loss 25-15, 25-22 and 25-18.

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win ratio of 37-16. Canyon, 43-8 for the season, will play Grapevine High School as it continues in the playoffs. Dripping Springs’ loss

follows its thrashing of Alamo Heights Mules in 3-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 9 and its 3-1 victory over Corpus Christi Flour Bluff on Nov. 12.

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PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM Wimberley senior Cameren Davis tips the ball over a Needville defender for a kill in the Class 4A Region IV Final at Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio on Saturday.

Texans end season to Needville 1-3 STAFF REPORT PHOTO BY ALBERT SANCHEZ Wimberley senior Moses Wray (center) led rushing with 151 yards. On the receiving side, senior Nathan Simpson totaled 84 yards.

Texans shut out Navasota High 56-0 STAFF REPORT The Wimberley Texans kept up their high-flying, high-scoring run as they swept away the Navasota Rattlers 56-0 in a bi-district playoff game, held at Bastrop Memorial High School. The Texans will face

Ingleside in the 4A D2 Region IV Area game at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Gustafson Stadium in San Antonio. The Texans brought an explosive offense and outscored the Rattlers Thursday night. Halftime score was 28-0 and the Texans scored another

28 points in the third quarter. Texan sophomore Cash McCollum completed 10 of 13 pass attempts for 120 yards. Moses Wray, a senior, led rushing with 151 yards. On the receiving side, senior Nathan Simpson totaled 84 yards.

Points scored by the Texans by athlete: Wray with 18 points, Tyler Ross with 12, Jack Bryner with 8 kicking points, Ryan Shaw with 6 points, and J. Olmedo Barraco with 12 points. The Wimberley Texans are now 9-2 in play, as is Ingleside.

The Lady Texans won a grueling first set 3028, lost the next two 2518 and 25-22 and lost 15-12 in the final set to end their season. Paige Crawford led the offense with 19 kills, Davis had 11 kills, Maddy Harris had 10 kills, and Laney Hennessee and senior Layla Dubisson had 8 kills. Crawford led defensive-

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Truth or fiction: Tales of pioneer pilots A death-defying air show on Nov. 19, 1911, inspired a Midland blacksmith to plunge ahead with his bold plan to conquer the clouds. By no means the first Texan to get hooked on flying, John Pliska would certainly not be the last. Texas is well remembered as the birthplace of military aviation. Beginning in 1917, Kelly Field provided pilot training for the newly formed Army Air Corps, and Randolph Field was later known as “The West Point of the Air.” But civilian Texans’ love affair with the airplane began much earlier. Some folks in parts of Central Texas still insist the Wright Brothers robbed Jacob Brodbeck of his rightful place in the history books. According to local stories, the immigrant inventor coaxed a mysterious craft into the Lone Star skies in 1865 – 38 years before Kitty Hawk. During his Civil War experiments, Brodbeck purportedly progressed from miniature models to a full-scale version capable of sustained flight. Driven by a metal spring, the craft supposedly soared over

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the treetops before losing power and dropping to earth like a rock. Other than vague newspaper accounts, however, no evidence exists to substantiate the word-of-mouth stories of Brodbeck’s fantastic feats. In fact, he never claimed to have successfully defied the law of gravity nor did he attempt to duplicate the stunt before his death in 1909 in Gillespie County. The main character in another legend was a Delaware native, who settled at a hamlet north of Waco. Around the turn of the century, William Downing Custead is said to have completed the five-mile round trip from Elm Mott to Tokio aboard a curious contraption equipped with a gasoline engine and several flapping wings. Once again, proof is as flimsy as the aircraft in question, and chances are the exciting event never happened. A true-

blue eccentric, Custead Walker – hard at work on walked out on his family a flying machine of their and promising career to own. Later that same year, devote himself to doing Walker put the finishing absolutely touches on nothing. The the creation Some folks professional he may have drifter spent flown on a in parts of his last years November Central Texas as a seaafternoon. side hermit If the still insist the combing the blue-collar Wright Brothers daredevil beaches of Hawaii. ever got off robbed Jacob The first the ground, Brodbeck of verified he remained violation remarkably his rightful of Texas silent on place in the airspace the subject. occurred Walker’s son history books. over Housswore that According to ton on Feb. he never 18, 1910. once menlocal stories, Tempted by tioned the the immigrant a $20,000 cloud-hoppurse inventor coaxed ping accomoffered by plishment. a mysterious the Houston John Post and a Pliska was craft into the real estate Lone Star skies another developer, European a Frenchexile with an in 1865 – 38 man buzzed avid interest years before amazed in the wild onlookers blue yonder. Kitty Hawk. in a fragile Assisted by biplane. a friend named Coggin, Among the awe-struck he started tinkering with spectators were three a light-weight plane in the Houstonians – a fire1890s and perfected an works factory hand, a imitation bird with a steel son of a rich landowner skeleton and canvas skin. and machinist Shorty Depending upon 50

horses from a mail-order motor, Pliska made his maiden voyage in 1912 using a dry lake bed north of Midland as a runway. Other hair-raising flights followed, and he posted a personal best with a 15-minute jaunt that reached a record altitude of 60 feet. Convinced he was pushing his luck, Pliska dismantled his marvel and stored it in the rear of his blacksmith shop. Discovered after his death in 1956, the unique antique was preserved for posterity and put on exhibit at the Midland-Odessa airport. Far and away the most famous early aviator from the Lone Star State was Sam Cody of Birdville, now known as Haltom City, a Metroplex suburb east of Fort Worth. Though totally illiterate, in the brand-new science of aeronautical design he was a genius. A fearless thrill seeker, Cody crossed the English Channel in 1903 holding on for dear life to a giant kite towed by a ship. Signing a lucrative contract with the British army, he engineered a series of dirigibles and powered airships before turning

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Brown Santa program seeking volunteers, donations

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Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of JOE G. GUERRERO, JR., Deceased, were issued on November 10, 2021, in Docket No. 21-0423-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: JENNIFER GUERRERO. The residence of the Independent Administrator is in Kyle, Hays County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, JENNIFER GUERRERO, Independent Administrator. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o JENNIFER GUERRERO, Independent Administrator 4700 Cromwell, #7107 Kyle, Texas 78640 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. Address claims in care of JENNIFER GUERRERO, Independent Administrator. DATED the 16th day of November, 2021. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: FRANCESCA SCANIO STACEY State Bar No. 24077299 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396-2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 E-Mail: scanios@scaniolaw.com ATTORNEYS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. River Road Self Storage will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Date: December 4, 2021 (Saturday) River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below. Time: 9:00a.m. Location: 880 River Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Unit #026 – E. Mancilla – bookshelf Unit #057 – S. Giambattista – kid guitars, totes, lamp, bike rack, motorcycle helmets Unit #188 – C. Lopez – headboards, wooden chair, luggage, artwork, art supplies, totes Unit #193 – L. Alonzo – shelving unit, Christmas tree, speakers, heater, chairs, boxes Unit #224 – E. Perez – totes, fan, mirror, artwork Unit #246 – E. Trevino – rug, lamp, boxes Unit #356 – M. Coronado – comic books, books, board games Unit #360 – F. Cantu – propane, Dallas Cowboy table, toys, heaters, coolers, totes Unit #PA – G. Rivera – 1994 Ford F350 Jayco RV 20’

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Buda City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the following item at its meeting to be held December 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM: Z 21-04: Zoning map amendment from Form District 4H (F4H) to Planned Development (PD) for the property know as Overlook Park, Block B, Lot 3-A, Acres 2.898, Addressed as 645 FM 967 Buda, TX 78610. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 Loop Street, Bldg 100, Buda, TX 78610. Please call 512-3125745 for more information regarding the application. Comments regarding the project can be sent directly to comments@ci.buda. tx.us and will be read into the record. Please note application Z 21-04 in your comments.

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commis-

sioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: ESTABLISHING A 3-WAY STOP LOCATION ON CAMPO DEL SOL PARKWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF SATSUMA DRIVE IN SUNFIELD SUBDIVISION.

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: REDUCING THE CURRENT SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH TO 30 MPH ON CROSSWINDS PARKWAY IN CROSSWINDS SUBDIVISION FROM WINDY HILL ROAD TO NAUTICAL LOOP.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been submitted to HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 16.654 acres of property located at 1401 Turnersville Rd Buda TX 78610. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN1777-NP and PLN-1791-NP.

GRANT ADMINISTRATION & ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Kyle plans to apply for the upcoming Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). These services are being solicited to assist the City in its February Winter Weather DR-4586 HMGP contract, if awarded, to support water improvements, sewer improvements, and/or other eligible activities. Accordingly, the City is separately soliciting (A) proposals from qualified management service providers to assist the City in pre-award and postaward management services and (B) qualifications from qualified engineering firms to assist the City in pre-award and post-award engineering services of its proposed HMGP project(s). Please submit an electronic version of your proposal of services and statement of qualifications for the proposed services via email to Julie Crookston, Assistant Director of Public Works at jcrookston@cityofkyle.com. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 to be considered. The same firm will not be awarded contracts to provide both services. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Jack C. Hays HS - Bleachers, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 326-3990 or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00 PM on 11/30/2021. Any proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Stefan Doerr via email Sdoerr@bartlettcocke.com or phone (512) 326-4223 Phone to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.

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NOTICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT November 10, 2021

In accordance with Sections 505.159 and 505.160 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Buda 4B Corporation, a Texas non-profit 4B economic development corporation (the “Buda Economic Development Corporation”) will receive public comments related to a proposed economic development project being considered by the Buda Economic Development Corporation as follows: Economic Development Performance Agreement with Nighthawk Frozen Foods Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 501.158, the Buda Economic Development Corporation proposes to enter into a performance agreement with Nighthawk Frozen Foods, Inc, to grant economic development incentives in the form of up-front cash incentives not to exceed sixteen thousand, six hundred fifteen dollars and 70/100s ($16,615.70), in exchange for capital investment in an existing or new facility and the creation of a specified number of new jobs within the City of Buda. Information on any public hearing concerning the above project, if required, will be noticed by agenda and available on the website of the Buda EDC Development website at www.budaedc.com in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. For more information, please contact: Traci Anderson, Executive Director Buda EDC Telephone: (512) 295-2002

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Sealed Qualifications will be received by the Finance Department of the City of Buda until 2:00 p.m. December 16, 2021, for “RFQ 22-003 Water Master Planning Services for the City of Buda”. Request for Qualifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Manager at the Buda Municipal Building, 405 E. Loop St., Buda, Texas 78610 or go to www.texasbidsystem.com. The City intends to select a qualified Water Master Planning Consultant to perform an assessment of the current water system, and provide guidance on the City’s future water demands. The project involves developing population and water demand projections for 5-, 10-, and 20-year conditions. The Consultant will also evaluate the existing water system through review of GIS, production, consumption, and operational data and review the City’s existing water contracts. Consultant will evaluate and make recommendations on a new or updated city water model. Calibration of the water model will be used to analyze 5-, 10-, and 20-year system conditions to identify any needed improvements. Consultant will develop CIP projects based on results of computer modeling and prepare a master plan report discussing field test results, assumptions, water demand projections, and recommended capital improvement plans. The Consultant shall plan for the required meetings with staff and key stakeholders and provide presentations to City Council as necessary to complete this project within one year of the kickoff meeting. ADDRESS AND MARK ENVELOPE: “RFQ 22-003 Water Master Planning Services for the City of Buda” TO: Purchasing, City of Buda, 405 E. Loop St., Buda, Texas 78610. TO BE OPENED: 2:00 p.m. December 16, 2021.

INVITATION FOR BIDS Continental Homes of Texas, LP (Owner) on behalf of East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 invites the submission of sealed Bids from qualified bidders for: East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Prairie Lakes – Lift Station 1. The work shall consist of the following: Pumps, Wet Well, Generator, Curbs, Paving, Electrical Transformer, Jib Crane, Chemical Odor Control, Curb, Paving, Wastewater piping appurtenances; Excavation and embankment; and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Improvements. Sealed Bids addressed to the Owner and marked “Bid for East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Prairie Lakes – Lift Station 1” will be received until 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Direct questions to (512) 879-0400. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be examined without charge at the offices of BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be obtained without charge from www.civcastusa. com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download plans, specifications and bidding documents. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or acceptable Bidder’s Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required as stated in the Contract Documents. The prices and terms of the bid must be made on the forms included in the Contract Documents. The Owner may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda. A Bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, deviates significantly from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected. Bidders should read and understand all terms and conditions contained in these Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to accept the lowest and best Bid as deemed by the Owner, or reject any and/or all Bids. The Owner may request qualification information including references, bonding, insurance and other information for use in determining the lowest and best Bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of the bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be accepted.

UPDATED NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Finance Department at the City of Buda until 2:00 p.m., December 15, 2021, for “Buda Welcome Center”. Invitations for Bids may be obtained from Purchasing at the Buda City Hall Building, 405 E. Loop St., Buda, Texas 78610 or go to www.texasbidsystem.com. The project involves renovation of the former City of Buda Library into a new Welcome Center. Renovations are mostly interior, with new offices, meeting rooms, flexible display spaces, and new finishes throughout. MEP systems are being largely replaced and the underside of the roof will be insulated. Exterior façade improvements include new lighting and addition of several storefront windows. 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 as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for this Solicitation is the City of Buda - Finance Department, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas 78610, Attn: Purchasing; 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 non-refundable. 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 second pre-bid conference will be held on November 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Old City of Buda Library located at 303 Main Street, Buda, Texas. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. ADDRESS AND MARK ENVELOPE: “Buda Welcome Center” TO: Purchasing, City of Buda, 405 E. Loop St., Buda, Texas 78610. TO BE OPENED: 2:00 p.m., December 15, 2021.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Continental Homes of Texas, LP (Owner) on behalf of North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 invites the submission of sealed Bids from qualified bidders for: North Hays County MUD No. 1, Trails at Windy Hill Phase Eight “Paving, Drainage, Water & Wastewater Improvements.” The work shall consist of the following: RCP Drainage Piping, Including Approximately 18”- 54” Pipe, Inlets, Headwalls and Appurtenances; Water Piping, Including 6” & 8” PVC Pipe, Valves, and Appurtenances; Gravity Wastewater Piping consisting of 8” PVC Pipe, Concrete Encasement, Manholes, and Appurtenances; Excavation, Embankment and Paving; Batch Detention Pond, Outfall Structures and Grading; Sedimentation & Erosion Control; and Various Other Site Improvements. Sealed Bids addressed to the Owner and marked “Bid for North Hays County MUD No. 1, Trails at Windy Hill Phase Eight Improvements” will be received until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Project Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400, Austin, TX 78728. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Project Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400, Austin, TX 78728. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Project Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be examined without charge at the offices of BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be obtained without charge from www.civcastusa. com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download plans, specifications and bidding documents. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or acceptable Bidder’s Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required as stated in the Contract Documents. All questions pertaining to the bid must be submitted at least seven (7) calendar days prior to bid opening through www.civcastusa.com in the Q&A portal. The prices and terms of the bid must be made on the forms included in the Contract Documents. The Owner may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda. All Addenda issued for this project will only be posted on www.civcastusa.com. You will be notified of Addenda automatically through email if you download Contract Documents via civcastusa.com. A Bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, deviates significantly from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected. Bidders should read and understand all terms and conditions contained in these Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to accept the lowest and best Bid as deemed by the Owner, or reject any and/or all Bids. The Owner may request qualification information including references, bonding, insurance and other information for use in determining the lowest and best Bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of the bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be accepted.

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Notice is hereby given that Original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Harold Dean Pollard Jr., Deceased, were issued on the 8th day of November, in Cause No. 21-0275-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to Citlali Estelle Hendrick, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Harold Dean Pollard Jr. Colin G. Wise Morris & Wise Attorneys at Law 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered,

are required to present themselves within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this the 10th day of November, 2021. Respectfully submitted, COLIN G. WISE State Bar No. 00794875 Morris and Wise Attorneys At Law 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, Texas 78666 (512) 392-2197 (512) 396-7599 Fax colin@morrisandwise.com

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #06112103VL District-Wide Dark Fiber Services. Proposals will

be accepted until 12-102021 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512- 268-2141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be returned to the HCISD Purchasing Office 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners

Court, notice is hereby given that on November 23rd, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Hurlbut Ranch West, Lot 17A, Replat

at 11 a.m. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items are sold “as-is” to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of the space of the following tenantCELESTE DICKERSON – Itasca Sunrise Heather Frias – Travel Trailer. Dex Boyce – Box truck.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held Online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 2401 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Bidding will open 11-29-21 at 11:00 a.m. and conclude on or after December 7 ,2021

NOTICE OF SALE

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Continued from pg. 2 Parks, however, said that the RAC, by “name and charge,” is an advisory commission, not a “final decision commission,” and that the decisions on the redistricting are left strictly to the commissioners. “We [the RAC] did our job to inform the commissioners of the possibilities,” Parks said. “But they were then, and remain now, possibilities. All the time, us on the RAC knew that the final decision was up to the commissioners.” Shell said that his

concerns that led to the creation of CC1 and CC2 came from comments made during the RAC public meetings, as well as verbal and written feedback received from constituents. He said that the maps were not created with the intention of “packing” or “diluting” precincts, but to maintain the historical significance of the Hispanic voting age population in precinct 1. Additionally, Shell said that he could not support M9 as he felt it broke up

communities of interest, whereas the intent of his maps were to “contain some of them.” “Understanding the timeline we’re working on, I could have just done nothing and accepted that those were the only two maps that the court was going to consider,” Shell said. “I wasn’t sitting here saying, ‘Let’s wait until the last minute.’ I let the RAC do what they did. I took the recommendations, I analyzed them on that Tuesday [Nov. 2] and I

decided to see what I could do about that in the only way I can.” Following both RAC maps failure to pass, the court moved on to vote on CC2. A small structural edit was made to the map during the meeting but otherwise remained unchanged. Sandra Tenorio, chair of the Hays County Tejano Democrats, told the court prior to the vote that she is concerned that CC2 packs precinct 1. “I appreciate the

commissioner trying to protect Latinos by packing into Precinct 1, but in fact, it does not protect our interests,” Tenorio said. “I would appreciate it if somebody is going to ‘save us from ourselves’ they would ask us what we want. As Latinos, we are quite capable of looking at these maps ourselves and assessing what we think is right for our community.” In his closing statements before calling for the vote, Becerra reiterated Tenorio’s point that it appears that

Latino voters are being “shielded” and stuffed into one precinct, and again expressed his concerns that CC2 did not give the community any time, access or opportunity to weigh in. “In the spirit of fairness and transparency we created the RAC, and then didn’t do anything that they said,” Becerra said. “It reeks of disrespect in many ways. It’s just unfortunate that we couldn’t come up with, as a body of five, a more palatable map for our voters than this.”

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Continued from pg. 1 Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD), Brian Hunt, assessed the property for an issue regarding a recharge zone. Springs and seeps were mapped as issuing from a perched aquifer. A perched aquifer occurs when water from the surface infiltrates a porous medium which sits on top of an impermeable material that water cannot go through. The water then builds up and cannot

move down, so it moves laterally. This perched aquifer was not a new phenomenon in the area — Hunt said it could be thousands, or tens of thousands of years old. The developer may or may have not known about its existence, but the information was out there, Hunt said. The builder of the Fort home was Ryland Homes, but it has since gone out of

business and was purchased by Lennar Homes. City streets are also affected by the underground water. One drive through the Whispering Hollow neighborhood and it is obvious that the road infrastructure is breaking down. On certain streets they are bumpy, like a rollercoaster. They are cracked, and in different weather conditions the cracks and bumps become more noticeable due to ex-

pansion from hot weather, James said while giving a tour of the road. The city of Buda met in October to discuss findings in the area and what steps could be taken. When property is purchased properly, sellers have to make certain disclosures, but those disclosures stand for a maximum of four year statute of limitation, City Attorney George Hyde told the council. If the homes

were purchased more than four years ago, there will likely be no recourse on that for the homeowners, he added. Several solutions were presented to the council by AquaStrategies, a water planning and engineering company. The city is concerned about roads as the water is not contained to just the homes. Over time, the water destroys the city’s roads. As this long standing

issue proves difficult to fix, council gave direction to staff to put together a committee to further investigate the issue. This committee will involve consultants, residents and city staff. After years of battling the issue, which included raising the Fort home twice, James said he decided to contact an attorney, but these things take a long time, James said in an uncertain tone.

served with the city of Buda Historic Preservation Commission and was a member of the city of Buda Charter Committee. When asked why voters should vote for her, she said, “My family and I have spent the last 20 years in the Buda community. I have been most active with city government over the past five years, involved in improving my community for more than 15 years through the Bradfield HOA, and volunteering to support and champion causes as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abused children in Hays County for 10 years. I love the city of Buda and I am committed to advocating for citizens by working to keep Buda moving by addressing traffic concerns; keeping taxes low by bringing more federal and state tax dollars back to Buda; and equitable access to city amenities for all Buda citizens. I love our local businesses in Buda and I am committed to continuing my work on the Economic Development Board to support the development, expansion and growth of small businesses. I love our city of Buda Police Department and I am committed to continuing to serve on the Buda

Police Foundation and support our officers. With over 20 years of experience working with community advocates, small businesses, contractors on TxDOT heavy highway projects, contractors/consultants on city of Austin capital improvement projects, nonprofit workforce development programs, and now bond construction projects with AISD, I am the best qualified candidate to join Buda City Council.”

Buda. I’m the Vice Chair of the Buda Planning and Zoning Commission. And I can do even more working for Buda from the City

Council. I want to make sure our residents are heard and understood and advocate for their voices. And I want to

make sure they hear back from those that represent them and have a clear understanding of what we are all working on together.”

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ity sit-down restaurants such as Kerbey Lane Cafe, Z Tejas and Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Currently, there are 13 major road projects in engineering across the city to stay ahead of our traffic needs. I’ve tackled Public Transportation by innovating money saving measures using technology and creating one-of-a-kind partnerships with Uber. I’m overseeing the construction of the 64K sq ft Public Safety Center and creating space for growth in all city departments for the next 20 years.

DANIELA C. PARSLEY, KYLE A native of Venezuela, Daniela Parsley moved to Kyle more than four years ago. She has volunteered on committees in her neighborhood and now would like to put her services to work for the city council. She says her focus will be on smart spending as the city grows as well as transparancy by the city and the safety of its residents.

LAVONIA HORNE-WILLIAMS, BUDA LaVonia Horne-Williams is an 18-year resident of Buda, and the owner of a small business consulting firm and she currently works as a senior procurement professional. She has

EMILY JONES, BUDA Emily Jones has been in construction and development for 24 years. She has children in the Buda schools. When asked why she should be elected to council, Jones said, “I’ve watched and experienced the growth, listened to the growing pains and heard the questions and complaints. And I thought: I can answer those questions; I can help our city and our residents! Because that’s what I’ve done for more than 24 years. I’ve been in the developer’s shoes. I’ve built those apartments and houses. I’ve negotiated with cities for variances. I’ve been on that side of the table. I understand how it works. Now I’m on this side of the table with the rest of

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