December 7, 2022 Hays Free Press

County contributes to new KASZ facility

By Megan Wehring megan@haysfreepress.com

KYLE – To serve more members of the community, the Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) has been working to acquire a new facility. That dream is one step closer to becoming a reality.

On Nov. 22, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved $106,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be allocated to help KASZ’s efforts in building a new space.

City of Kyle staff and planners reviewed and approved shovelready construction documents prepared by an architect. Hays County, the city of Kyle and KASZ are each contributing $200,000 for the total $600,000 cost of the documents.

With start-up funds to cover a salary of $60,000 for the first year, KASZ is also

seeking to hire a fulltime director position to help with the facility and programming.

Formed in 2006, KASZ continues to operate in the Krug Activity Center, the former Kyle City Hall building, located at 101 S Burleson Street. It’s a place where KASZ members can meet on a regular basis to form relationships with other seniors, enjoy meals together, learn new skills, take trips together and participate in volunteer and job opportunities.

But the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the senior population and caused social isolation by family members and living facilities as a health-protective measure. When the pandemic prevented in-person gatherings, KASZ worked to ensure members maintained social connections

by increasing the use of technology and communication.

“Nobody will argue the need that our community has grown so fast and doesn’t really have enough public places,” said Ellen Ermis, communications coordinator for KASZ. “The park remodel is wonderful but it doesn’t have public restrooms and the only building that is on there is shared by people who rent it, the seniors and the city and the different functions they need

Kyle council runoff election continues

By Brittany Anderson brittany@haysfreepress.com

KYLE — The Nov. 8 election results have been all but finalized, with two Kyle City Council hopefuls — Amanda Stark and Bear Heiser — going into a runoff election.

Six candidates vied for the vacant District 1 seat on the Kyle City Council during the general election on Nov. 8, with Stark garnering 3,128 votes and Heiser 2,220 votes.

A runoff election was called as none of the candidates garnered more than 50% of the vote; Stark and Heiser were the two candidates with the highest number of votes (around 29% and 20% of the vote, respectively), thus

entering the runoff. Heiser is a small business owner in Kyle whose goals, if elected,

include addressing infrastructure gaps in Kyle and ensuring small businesses are supported and able to succeed.

“The only way to effectively represent an entire city is by knowing what its people are thinking, feeling and needing,” Heiser said. “That's why I’ve knocked on more than 2,500 doors this election. I am running to ensure that every resident of Kyle lives in a safe neighborhood, drives on good roads and has access to affordable housing.”

Stark has served as a volunteer in various capacities around the city and has also been active in the district’s schools, and said if elected would

City of Buda hires new assistant city manager

and other areas.

Staff Report

BUDA — The city of Buda recently hired Wendy L. Smith as its new assistant city manager.

Smith began undertaking the duties of her new role with the city on Nov. 28. A native of Austin, she has more than 25 years of city management experience, managing a wide range of local government disciplines. For Buda, Smith will generally oversee the development services and public works departments, as well as capital projects

“We are so pleased to have Wendy join Buda’s team,” city manager Micah Grau said in a news release. “She brings a wealth of experience, and we know that she will hit the ground running.”

Smith said that she is looking at addressing the long-term needs of growing Buda after voters approved a bond program in 2021.

“I look forward to helping deliver quality transportation and park projects identified in these propositions, as well as utility and other infrastructure improvements prioritized by the city council,” Smith

Hays council denies preliminary plat for development

By Brittany Anderson

HAYS — Another piece of Hays Commons, a large development proposed in the small city of Hays, has been denied by the city council in the hopes that developer MileStone Community Builders can provide a clearer, more accurate picture of the development’s plans.

Hays council members denied the preliminary plat presented “as is” for Hays Commons during a special meeting on Nov. 30. Council members Tony Valdez and Candace Blake and mayor pro tem Roxanne O’Neal voted to deny the plat; council member Glennell Strawn abstained and council member Hannah Ballou was not present during the meeting. Mayor Billy Maphies

only votes in the event of a tie.

The preliminary plat presented by MileStone for council’s consideration during the meeting showed 290.1 acres with 20 single-family lots, two multi-family/condo lots, three parkland/open spaces lots, three utility lots and one commercial lot.

Per Hays city engineer Don Rauschuber, the single-family lots would span 190 acres, multi-family lots would span nearly 88 acres, the parkland/ open spaces lots would span nearly 140 acres and 13 acres are proposed for the commercial lots.

Additionally, nearly 10 acres of the commercial lot acreage would be allocated for impervious cover, or man

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Hays County Commissioners Court approved funds from the Rescue Plan Act to help the Kyle Area Senior Zone acquire a new facility.

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A map showing the proposed Hays Commons development.

Bear Heiser

Amanda Stark

Wendy L. Smith named

Kyle celebrates Santa’s arrival

By Brittany Anderson

KYLE — Kicking off Kyle’s 25 Days of Christmas was Santa’s arrival to Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park on Dec. 1.

Following a crowd countdown with Kyle City Council members and Santa himself, thousands of dazzling lights simultaneously lit up the park, marking a beloved annual Kyle tradition that brightens the downtown square.

A number of Hays CISD school choirs performed throughout the evening, along with the Wallace Middle School and Chapa Middle School Mariachi groups and City of Kyle Baton Twirlers. Dozens of holiday market vendors and festive food trucks lined the square, and Santa took pictures inside the Krug Activity Center throughout the event. The Grinch was even spotted wandering around and taking in all the sights and sounds.

Kyle’s Parks and Recreation department is spearheading the city’s 25 Days of Christmas festivities all month long at the park. Get into the holiday spirit and stop by seven days a week for vendors, holiday music and holiday light photo ops, plus themed days with Music Mondays, Toy Tuesdays, Winter Wonderland Wednesdays, Festive Fridays and Social Media Sundays.

For more information, go to www. cityofkyle.com/recreation/25-dayschristmas-saturdays.

address transportation and water infrastructure, provide more quality housing and revitalize downtown to make Kyle a “destination town.”

“I am incredibly proud to be a citizen of Kyle running for city council place 1. Over the

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made surfaces that do not absorb rainfall. The single-family lots would have nearly 5 acres for impervious cover and 35 acres for multi-family lots and no impervious cover allocation for the parkland or utility lots.

However, some council members and residents have not been easily swayed by MileStone’s plans so far. Many have voiced their concerns for the development, as it would sit on top of the sensitive Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone where karst features have already been identified.

Because of this, there are also concerns about the amount and type of water and wastewater services that would be needed by a development of this size.

Rauschuber explained that the plat plans outline that water and wastewater services

past several months, through this campaign, I have had the opportunity to speak with and meet so many other like-minded residents who want to balance the growth in the community,” Stark said. “I am thankful for this opportunity and the people who have supported and continue to support me in this election so that I may represent the citizens of Kyle

would be provided by the city of Hays or through a municipal utility district (MUD) and a service extension request to the city of Austin would also be implemented.

However, if service is not provided by Austin, it would be provided through the use of local wells and wastewater system plans such as land application.

While the council recently unanimously denied MileStone’s MUD request during the Nov. 14 regular meeting, many other residents have also been opposed to the use of land application because of the sensitive land features, and local wells because of the lack of resources that already exist for the small community.

“I think it’s a little strange to have this proposal without determining how exactly they’re going to treat the wastewater over the

on the dias. Everyone please get back out and vote Dec. 13, your opinion matters!”

Early voting continues through Dec. 9 at Kyle City Hall. Election day voting will take place on Dec. 13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Kyle City Hall and the Hays County Precinct 2 office on FM 2770.

Official results should be canvassed shortly after.

aquifer,” said resident L.V. Dickerson over a Zoom call. “It’s a little disturbing that that isn’t plotted out yet … The city of Hays already struggles with the one well that we have to supply what we have to the residents that already exist. If all the other alternatives fall through, then what does that do to our already strained resources?”

Mike Clifford with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance also outlined five main objections of the plat: incompleteness of the development’s plans, inadequate buffer zones for karst features, potential plot flooding, issues with impervious cover percentages and limits and habitat concerns within wooded areas.

“On a personal note, I have an engineering background, and I’ve never seen a plat this incomplete, even as a preliminary plat,”

Clifford added.

Ultimately, the denial of the plat stemmed from some of the council’s concerns with various inconsistencies, incompleteness and unanswered questions, both with the preliminary plat and larger development agreement, which was first written and signed in 2013 and is still being amended.

Hays City Council will next meet on Dec. 12.

Texas State announces new football coach

By Amira Van Leeuwen amira@haysfreepress.com

SAN MARCOS — On Friday morning, Texas State University officially announced its new head football coach, G.J. Kinne.

The decision came a few days after the university fired former Texas State head coach Jake Spavital.

“We are poised for new heights at Texas State and coach Kinne rose to the top as the right leader for the Bobcats,” said Don Coryell, Texas State’s athletic director, in a press release.

Kinne signed a five-year contract with Texas State and will remain the head coach at the University of Incarnate Word (UIW) through its run in the FCS Playoffs. The Cardinals will compete against Sacramento State in the third round of the FCS playoffs on Dec 9 at 9:30 p.m. after beating Furman on Saturday (41-38).

So what exactly makes Kinne the right fit for the Bobcats?

Experience

Well, experience for one thing. According to the press release, there was a “tremendous” amount of candidates interested in the position, but Kinne stood out due to his background in the NFL and pedigree rooted in Texas.

The 34-year-old played in the NFL and CFL before venturing into his own coaching career at SMU, Arkansas, the Philadelphia Eagles, Hawaii, UCF and UIW. Kinne has also worked and played for some of the top offensive play callers like Gus Malzahn, Doug Pederson, Mike Norvel and Chip Kelly.

Following a five-year professional playing career, Kinne began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at SMU in 2017. A year later he joined Arkansas as an offensive analyst.

Kinne also played in the NFL for the New York Jets (2012), Philadelphia Eagles (2013-15) and New York Giants (2015), as well as in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2016.

Kinne replaced UIW’s former head coach, Eric Morris, in 2021. Morris had coached UIW the last four years, leading the team to the Southland Conference title and reaching the NCAA FCS Second Round, finishing with a 10-3 record.

Since then, Kinne had worked to develop a roster that features a Walter Payton Award finalist in quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. and a Buck

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Kyle’s 25 Days of Christmas continues throughout the month, with a slate of holiday activities planned for residents — from vendors and live music to pictures with Santa and even the chance to give back.

PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

Santa’s Arrival to Kyle on Dec. 1 lit up Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park and marked the kickoff of the city’s 25 Days of Christmas. Stop by the park to see dozens of lighted holiday displays.

'I’m excited to hit the ground running and compete for championships’

Buda gets into holiday spirit

By Brittany Anderson

BUDA — Thousands of people turned out for the annual Budafest, a weekend-long Christmas celebration held in the heart of Buda.

The festival kicked off at Buda Amphitheater and City Park on Dec. 2 with a tree lighting ceremony and free holiday movie screening. Saturday’s festivities included a lighted parade, fireworks show and live music by Asleep at the Wheel at the amphitheater. The weekend rounded out with a 5K with AMVETS Central Texas Post 115 on Sunday morning, followed

by a “Reindog” parade — dogs in their best Christmas attire — and local music performances in the afternoon. Plus, all weekend long, there were dozens of food and market vendors, carnival rides, pictures with Santa, artisan workshops, family-friendly activities and shopping down Main Street.

More holiday events are slated for Buda throughout the month so you and your family can get in the Christmas spirit, including the city’s Trail of Lights at Stagecoach Park from Dec. 9 through 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 16 through 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. Go to www.visitbuda.com for

Lack of funds forces Teacher Reuse to temporarily close

By Amira Van Leeuwen

KYLE — Giving Tuesday didn’t go as expected for the Kyle Teacher Reuse. A week and a half after celebrating its grand opening, the Kyle Teacher Reuse had to say goodbye to its building, located at 3700 Kyle Crossing, within 48 hours on Nov. 29.

The Teacher Reuse, a nonprofit organization that offers free school supplies and other teaching materials to teachers for their classrooms, did not make the anticipated funding needed to pay for its lease.

Kim Shoemaker, an ambassador for the Kyle and Buda Chamber of Commerce assisted the Teacher Reuse in finding someone willing to donate temporary storage

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said. “The Development Services Department is streamlining its processes to make it easier for prospective small business owners and operators to open businesses in Buda. Quality infrastructure and development will continue to set Buda apart as a unique, vibrant, and economically robust city, and I am excited to be part of the team focused on this mission.”

Smith participates

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to perform as a city government.”

Ermis said that KASZ hopes the new facility will welcome people of all ages.

“Our motto at KASZ is bridging generations, leaving a legacy. We envision a center that is not just a bunch of old

space.

Luckily, the community was quick to lend a helping hand.

After hearing the news, community member Neila Barrera did not have to think twice about stepping up to help. Barerra has a 3,000-square-foot building on her property and with the help of her neighbors, they cleaned it up for the Teacher Reuse to move their items.

Barerra, who comes from a long line of educators, was in disbelief as to how they could be thrown out onto the street without a place.

“Teachers have, for years, paid for supplies out of their pockets,” Barrera said. “It’s important to help them.

in the Texas City Management Association, having served as region president, is a member of the board of directors, a certified ethics trainer and in committee leadership roles. She also serves on its membership committee and the TCMA 100th Anniversary Task Force. She has also been a board member of the Emergency Management Association of Texas and was recognized in 2016 with the organizations’ President’s Award.

people, it’s settings and programs that encourage people across different ages to be involved,” she said.

Since the new facility is a city of Kyle project, the city is looking at east of RM 150 at Creekside Trail behind Tobias Elementary School to build the new building on city parkland.

BUDA,

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Hays CISD Transportation Department’s sparkling school bus won second place in the lighted parade contest out of 44 parade entrants.

more information on upcoming events and to plan your festive month. Plus, be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s Budafest.

PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSON All of downtown was lit up with Christmas lights, making for a dazzling wonderland of perfect photo-ops.

What are they trying to hide?

Despite numerous requests, the city of Kyle continues to stonewall and use delay tactics to withhold information regarding finances, employment and internal investigations.

It’s no secret to most who attempt to take a closer look at the inner-workings of the city of Kyle that there is something a bit off.

We live in a day and age where the whole of the world’s knowledge is available to us on the device in our pockets. So, when we look to see what is happening in our local governments, most of this information is readily available to us from the comfort of our own couch. But, when local residents look to the city of Kyle for information, they may be shocked to find that access is lacking.

For example, a majority of the governmental entities around us have free online access to financial disclosure reports for elected officials. The purpose of this is to disclose sources of income for officials so that community members are able to see if a conflict of interest exists for the council member related to specific topics. Currently, the only way to obtain this from the city of Kyle is to request the documents through the online records request.

To get an idea of how long it would take to get this information in comparison to other local entities, our office requested these documents at 12:21 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. We received the

documents on Friday, Dec. 2 at 4:40 p.m.

In the time we waited for the documents, council conducted a special meeting to choose a firm to assist in hiring a city manager. If there had been a conflict of interest, which would be seen in the financial disclosures, it would have been too late to object by the time documents were received. Depending on the timing of a request, waiting two weeks and two days for a response means someone could miss both meetings of the month, with numerous items voted and potentially approved.

And finances are not the only records that are hard to come by at the city of Kyle. In July 2022, the Hays Free Press began investigating the now resigned city manager, Scott Sellers. Although the details were vague at first, it ultimately came to light that the city had received multiple sexual harassment complaints from employees.

At the July 5 meeting, the first council meeting following Sellers going on an unplanned sabbatical, council went into executive session to discuss, among other items, a “personnel issue.” Through open records requests, the Hays Free Press discovered that, during that executive session, council members Dex Ellison (now resigned,) Yvonne Flores-Cale, Ashlee Bradshaw, Daniela Parsley, Michael Tobias, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Rizo (now unseated) and Mayor Travis Mitchell were given and asked to sign non-disclosure agreements.

The agreements stated: 1. By signing this Agreement, I

acknowledge and understand that the information discussed, heard, or read in City Council executive session on July 5, 2022 regarding resolution of a personnel matter (the "Matter') is received by me in the course and scope of my duties as a City Council member and that the release of such information could adversely affect the property, government, or affairs of the City.

2. I further agree not to make disparaging remarks in any form and to anyone, whether oral, written or electronic, and whether to the community or on social media about the Matter.

I agree that I shall not respond to any written or verbal requests for information about the Matter and shall refer all such requests to the Interim City Manager or City Attorney. The obligations in this clause continue after the employee involved in the personnel matter is no longer employed with the City.

As reported in September, this is a strict violation of the council members’ First Amendment rights.

Following this meeting, there seemed to be little talk as to why Sellers was not in the office. Then, in a morning meeting on Saturday, July 23, council voted to put Sellers on paid administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation

Ultimately, council accepted resignation from Sellers on Sept. 6. In a press release after, the city stated, “After thoroughly investigating, the city found no unlawful harassment or discrimination.

However, considering all factors both internally and externally, Sellers has decided to resign.”

However, according to

a response to an open records request, the city found “no responsive records.” The request was for "A copy of report of findings for any investigations performed by, ordered by or paid for by the City of Kyle in reference to complaints against former city manager Jeffrey Scott Sellers."

On Oct. 6, the Hays Free Press requested clarification in the form of an email to all council members and the city secretary, Jennifer Holm. One council member responded that they would look into it. As of publication time, no response or clarification has been received, which begs the question: was an investigation actually conducted or is the city hoping to hide behind vague language until interest dies down?

Fortunately for residents and taxpayers, the Hays Free Press is not the only news source in the area requesting documents. News outlets in Austin and San Antonio have done stories recently regarding information they have requested from the city.

Unfortunately, despite digging deep into records for the last six months,

we fear that what we are finding is only the tip of the iceberg. Other documents the Hays Free Press has requested that the city of Kyle sent to the Attorney General include:

• The report of the investigation into Scott Sellers for misconduct.

• Communication from Union Pacific Railroad wherein it rejected the pedestrian tunnel project.

• Communication wherein council was notified that the pedestrian tunnel project was found not viable.

• The severance agreements between multiple former employees of the city, to include the former city manager.

The Open Records Act provides the AG 45 business days to respond to requests — in addition to the 10 days the city has to send notice it is requesting AG ruling — and five days to explain why it is claiming to exempt the records. In the end, this causes a delay to receive timely information.

More recently, the Hays Free Press has requested an update on the professional services agreement with RSM US, LLP, in an estimated amount of $45,000. This

agreement, approved at the July 19 council meeting, was to conduct an examination of all City credit card transactions and all expense reimbursement to City Council, City Manager, and other City staff incurred over a five year period beginning Oct. 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2022. This was approved after council previously directed staff to do an internal audit regarding council and city manager expenses and “make sure they add up” at the April 5 meeting.

It is a common sentiment that where there is smoke, there is fire. When the majority of responses to inquiries involving the city of Kyle come from its legal representation at Knight Law Firm, one might consider that to be smoke.

As journalists, it is our responsibility to be watchdogs for the people by being unbiased and transparent in our reporting. When there is a lack of transparency and accountability within the community, it is our duty to bring this to light and ensure that we are getting all sides of the story. Unfortunately, the city of Kyle is not giving us the opportunity to do so.

Free advertising and waffle fries

these retailers.

Dang! December crept up on me like an ill-fitting Speedo. I had just taken down my Halloween decora tions when one of my grandkids asked me when I was going to put up my Christmas lights. I usually wait a full week after Thanksgiving, allowing my body to shed all the tryptophan and extra weight I accumulated on Turkey Day and several days of leftovers. With the weather being so sketchy these days, I went ahead and climbed up on the roof on that one sunny day we had last week. So, my house is now lit up like drunks stumbling down 6th Street, and I have some time to sit in my recliner, sip on some egg nog and finish my Christmas shopping.

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cently make a stop at a Goodwill store to look for some great deals, but all I bought was a book to improve my math skills. I reck on I do about 95% of my shopping on Amazon and the other 25% on other websites. I often get emails from retailers offering great deals from their stores. I don’t often buy Christmas presents at Discount Tire, but they keep sending me offers. Do y’all know how hard it is to wrap up four Michelin tires and place them under the tree?

designed with an image of their special sauce and also pillows cov ered with chicken nuggets. The guy on the radio said they’re selling a mess of them. I suppose you could say they’re selling like hotcakes, but those aren’t on their menu.

I can’t recall the last time I went into an actual store to purchase a Christmas gift, except for purchas ing a fifth of Tennessee snakebite remedy for my son-in-law. I did re

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I also get countless offers from Whataburger to buy merchandise with their logo on it. Hey, I do like the #4 meal, cut the pickles and grill the jalapenos, please. But I’m not about to walk around town wearing apparel advertising hamburgers and a Dr Pepper milk shake. And I heard this morning that Chick-fil-A is selling blankets

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I have dined numerous times at Whataburger, and you can count the number of times I visited Chick-fil-A on one hand and still have fingers left over to pick your nose. I reckon other retailers do the same thing, selling stuff with their company logo on it and hop ing customers wear it to a crowded mall to entice other shoppers to rush over to the food court for a grilled chicken sandwich like the one on your sweatshirt. I don’t mind spending a few bucks on fine cuisine, but I don’t think I should have to spend hard-earned money on merchandise that should be given away to their best customers. It doesn’t seem right to me that I would buy stuff that essentially is free advertising for

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Oh, don’t get me wrong. I have several caps from Tractor Supply and Cabela’s, but I got most of them for free. Well, not exactly free. I got ‘em after spending a ton of money on keeping my cows alive and just the opposite for feral hogs. I don’t mind wearing these caps, but why would I want a cap with a picture of waffle fries on it?

I once bought a cap with the logo of Lone Star beer on it. I don’t recall where I bought it, but I bet it was after I sampled a few long necks and still had enough cash to buy the cap.

Enough of this talk about free advertising. I’ve got some shop ping to do. With the weather being cold and damp, I may have to grab my Southern Comfort blanket and settle on the couch for my shop ping spree.

Where’s my Tractor Supply credit card? They have some boxer shorts with John Deere tractors on them. What a great gift idea!

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FROM THE CROW’S NEST

Marie Brown Marie Walker

Warren Brown, of San Marcos, Texas, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born in San Angelo, Texas on August 6, 1927 and was raised in Telegraph Texas, outside of Junction where she attended High School.

Marie married Bill Warren on September 14, 1946 in Junction, Texas. They spent the majority of their early years up until retirement in Texas City where her husband Bill worked at

Monsanto. Upon their retirement they built a home in Kyle near her dear cousin Carolyn. In January, 2006, she lost her husband of almost 60 years. Marie relied on her faith, family and friends to get her through her loss.

While attending Sunday School, she met Rev. Del Brown, a fellow widower and the two became inseparable. In June of 2007, they were married, and Marie inherited three children and many grandchildren who loved her dearly. She quickly became a bonus mom and an adored grandmother.

Marie was a social butterfly who loved sharing her joy with others. She loved telling stories of her brother who she lost in WWII in Italy and is buried outside Florence, as well as her mother who she adored, and her two cousins and best friends Carolyn and

Patti. Carolyn’s sons, Bryan and Derek, and Patti’s son Clay were also always a topic she was so proud to have with her friends. She was an avid Bridge player, belonging to many groups in the Kyle and San Marcos area.

She loved entertaining family and friends, fashion, sewing, shopping, volunteering at Twice Blessed Consignment Shop and First United Methodist Church, San Marcos.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Gladys Walker; brother George Walker; first husband Bill Warren; Aunt and Uncle Cecil and Opal Birch; Cousins Patti Mitchell and Carolyn Timmons.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Del Brown of San Marcos, TX; cousin in law Don Mitchell; Clay and Carol Mitchell and family; Bryan and Karen

Timmons and family; and Derek and Alva Timmons and family. Step children Mike and Linda Brown and family; Eric and Jamie Brown and family; and Steve and Penny Slavik and family.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, San Marcos. (FUMCSM, 129 West Hutchison, San Marcos, Tx. 78666)

Visitation was held Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Pennington Funeral Home, 323 North Comanche Street, San Marcos, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, San Marcos, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers will be Derek Timmons, Bryan Timmons, Don Mitchell, Clay Mitchell, Eric Brown, Mike Brown and Steve Slavik.

By Megan Wehring

As the rate of respiratory viruses is increasing throughout the nation, patients may not fully understand where to

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that from Oct. 1 to Nov. 19, there have been 6.2 to 14 million flu illnesses, 3 to 7 million flu medical visits, 53,000-

and 2,900-8,400 flu deaths. Influenza-like illness, defined medical visits for fever and cough or sore throat were high or very high in 35 states through Nov. 19, according to the CDC.

Dr. Karen Smith, a family practice physician for Baylor Scott & White, said that the first step to receiving care when you get sick is visiting your primary care doctor.

“If not that, you can go to their partner doctors in the office, nurse practitioners or physician assistants that work with them,” Smith said. “[They] know them and how they take care of patients. Then, if you are lucky to be part of a system like Baylor Scott & White that has extended hour care [or] regional hubs for urgent care, go to one of those.”

She added that it’s important to find a primary care doctor when people are not sick.

“Creating a relationship with a primary care

doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant is really important for a lot of reasons,” Smith explained. “But number one, it gives you access when you are sick and if you can do that, they can guide you through the system. That becomes your medical home.”

Smith highly advises patients to stay out of the ER if they are

not undergoing an emergency.

“The ER is not a place for the flu because it spreads,” Smith said.

Smith said that patients should go to the ER if they have the following:

• Difficulty breathing

• Can’t keep food down

• Feeling weak

• Dizziness

• Chest pains

“Go to the ER if it feels

like an emergency,” Smith said. “If you know you have risk factors, like diabetes or years of smoking, remember that but try to use your doctor’s office for regular illnesses, even flu or COVID, unless you are having dangerous symptoms. That will help us to save our ERs for people whose lives are really in danger.”

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Faith Assembly of God 1030 Main St., Buda

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda

First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle

Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda

Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle

Southeast Baptist Church 5020 Turnersville Rd., Creedmoor

Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626

Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle

Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda

Primera Mision Bautista Mexicana Kyle

Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W.

CATHOLIC

Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda

St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle

St. Michael’s Catholic Church S. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland

CHRISTIAN

New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda

Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Buda-Kyle Church of Christ 3.5 miles south of Buda on FM 2770

Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda

EPISCOPAL

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle

Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

LUTHERAN

Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda

Redeeming Grace Lutheran LCMS FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Resurrection Church, CLBA 401 FM 967, Buda

St. John Lutheran Church 9865 Camino Real, Uhland The Well Buda

METHODIST

Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda

Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle Journey United Methodist 216 Kirkham Circle, Kyle St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 7206 Creedmoor Rd., Creedmoor

Manchaca United Methodist Church FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca

Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150

First responders present at Uhland Elementary School

JR Gonzales earns Coin of Excellence

Buchanan

UIW currently has the nation’s top offense at the Division I level with about 582 yards per game. The Cardinals also won 10 games in the regular season by an average margin of more than 37 points. In the FCS offensive categories, they are second in passing offense, first in passing efficiency and third in completion percentage.

Bowl Games Kinne has a track record of not only leading teams to bowl eligibility but also leading them to win bowl games — something Texas State hasn’t been able to accomplish, although they were bowl eligible in 2014.

In 2020, he oversaw a win in the New Mexico Bowl over Houston while serving as Hawaii's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach."

Before his head coaching gig with UIW, Kinne was the cooffensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Central Florida in 2021 — the year they beat the University of Florida, an SEC team, in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl

and won nine games.

Kinne also worked one season in the NFL as an offensive assistant for special projects for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019 under head coach Pederson. The Eagles made the playoffs after winning the NFC East division.

Looking Ahead Kinne said that they are going to surround their players with coaches who are teachers at heart.

“I’m excited to hit the ground running and compete for championships,” Kinne said. “We are going to play fast, have relentless energy, and when the going gets tough, have the mental confidence to win tight games in the second half and represent the state of Texas.”

Texas State President Kelly Damphousse said his goal was to hire an individual who demonstrated

leadership experience and had success as a head coach. On top of that, Damphousse was looking for a candidate who had success developing and recruiting players.

He also wanted a candidate who has established relationships with Texas football coaches.

"It was also important that our next coach understood that my commitment to increasing institutional support for football is coupled with an expectation for success on the field, including the minimum goal of quickly building a team that is bowl-eligible,” the president said. “After meeting with several candidates with a wide variety of experience this week, it became clear to me that Coach Kinne is the right person to lead our football program forward.”

TEACHER, from Page 3

So, I thought it was pretty sad that they weren’t allowed to stay.”

Russell Kinnel with Morningstar Storage also donated storage space and A Plus Federal Credit Union made a monetary donation.

Shelly O’Donnell, founder and director of the Teacher Reuse was overcome with emotion after receiving a large amount of support from the community.

“I just can’t believe … how the community stepped up,” O’Donnell said.

O’Donnell expected operating funds to be around $60,000, with

a hefty portion of that estimate being the lease. But since March, the nonprofit had only received about $6,000 in funding.

Despite receiving temporary storage, the Teacher Reuse is not out of the woods yet, as funding remains pertinent to the operation of their organization.

“We need funds,”

O’Donnell said.

The retired teacher also emphasized that the temporary closure does not just affect Hays County as the organization serves teachers from any public or charter school in Central Texas.

“We were up til 4

o’clock moving, and we just don’t want to move again and again. We don’t have the energy,” she said. “Just this move is costing us probably $1,000 by the time we box up, pay for a U-Haul and pay for our movers.”

O’Donnell also noted that the longer the Teacher Reuse is closed, the longer teachers go without supplies for their students.

“That’s why this is so urgent,” she said.

If you are interested in donating to the Teacher Reuse, call (512)-965-2536 or visit https://www. theteacherreuse.org/ operating-expensedonation.

Award finalist in linebacker Kelechi Anyalebechi.

Uhland Elementary students had a first-hand look at how emergency service personnel assist during the school’s Community

Helpers presentations on Nov. 30. This event included firefighters from the Caldwell/Hays Fire Emergency Service District (ESD) No. 1, members of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the HCSO Animal Control team. Bottom left, Animal Control team members talked with students about some of the critters they encounter and discussed with students what to do if they come across an animal, such as a snake. The Animal Control team allowed a few students to use their grabber tongs to wrangle several (fake) rubber snakes that wiggled their way free. CONTRIBUTED

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Above, JR Gonzales has been working for Hays CISD for close to 30 years. "He's loyal, dependable and very passionate about his job," said Javier Solis, Johnson High School principal. Below, Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright (left) stands with Ernest “JR” Gonzales, lead security monitor of Johnson High School, after awarding him with the Superintendent’s Coin of Excellence last week.

Classifieds

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administra tion for the Estate of David Allan Reed, Deceased, were issued on December 1, 2022, under Cause No. 22-0337P, pending in County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas, to David Reed. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: David Reed c/o David S. Lill, Lill Firm, P.C., 2203 E Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703. 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 the 5th day of December 2022. /s/ David S. Lill, Attorney for the Indepen dent Administrator.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Vaughn L. Thayer were issued on November 30, 2022, in docket number 220450-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to Tracy Thayer Torres.

All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law.

Tracy Thayer Torres, Inde pendent Executrix c/o Fay Cliett Gillham, Attor ney at Law 325 East Hopkins Street San Marcos, Texas 78666

DATED the 30th day of November, 2022, /s/: Fay Cliett Gillham Fay Cliett Gillham, State Bar No. 04382170 325 East Hopkins Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Telephone: (512) 392-3300 Fax: (512) 392-3334

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Decem ber 20, 2022 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:

High View Ranch, Lot 5, Replat

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEX AS COUNTY OF

HAYS CAUSE: 21-2559

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 428th District Court of HAYS County, Texas, October 13,2022, in cause numbered 21-2559, styled Waterleaf Falls (Kyle) Homeowners’ Association, Inc. versus Amy Stacavich on a judgment rendered against Amy Stacavich; I did on Oc tober 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., levy upon as the property of Amy Stacavich the following described real property:

LOT 3, BLOCK F, WATER LEAF SUBDIVISION PHASE B, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVI SION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 337-341, OF THE OFFI CIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS ALSO DESCRIBED AS 131 TOWER DRIVE, KYLE, TEXAS 78640

On January 3, 2023, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of Amy Stacavich in and to the real property described above.

Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, October 24, 2022

Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640

by Patrick Chasse, Deputy

Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the

Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

NOTICE OF APPLICANT SPONSORED MEETING

Meeting Date & Time: Monday, December 19th at 6 pm

Meeting Location: Hays County Government Office Development Services Conference Room 2171 Yarrington Road San Marcos, TX 78666

An applicant sponsored meeting is to be held at the Hays County Government Of fice on the evening of Decem ber 19th in order to present the Hays Commons Prelimi nary Plat and receive public comment. The Hays Com mons Preliminary Plat is to be located on the Southwest side of State Highway 45 and F.M. 1626. The proposed subdivi sion includes 20 single family lots, 2 multi-family/condo lots, 3 parkland/open space lots, 1 commercial lot, and 3 utility lots on approximately 290.1 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by City of Hays or a Proposed Municipal Utility District for which consent has been requested from the City of Hays. Electrical service will be provided by Pedernales Electric Cooperative and emer gency services will be provided by Hays County & ESD #2 (EMS) & ESD #8 (FIRE). The developer for this subdivi sion is Hays Commons Land Investments, L.P. Information regarding the application or meeting location may be obtained by contacting Hays County Development Services at (512) 393-2150 or Marcus Pacheco, County Director, at (512) 393-5527.

Project Tracking Number: PLN-2090-NP

NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL MEETING PLACES OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT

TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIS TRICT NO. 1 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sunfield Munici pal Utility District No. 1 (the “District”), at a meeting of said Board held on June 23, 2022, established additional meeting places outside the boundar ies of the District at 16000 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 350, Dallas, Texas 75248 and 15950 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 125, Dallas, Texas 75248, effective as of Decem ber 1, 2022. The meeting loca tions are hereby declared to be public places and the public is invited to attend any meeting of the Board. Additionally, pursuant to Section 49.062(b), Texas Water Code, the meet ing locations are not located within ten (10) miles of the District, as such locations are more cost-effective meeting locations than locations within ten (10) miles of the District.

SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

NO. 1

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL MEETING PLACES OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT

TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIS TRICT NO. 3 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sunfield Munici pal Utility District No. 3 (the “District”), at a meeting of said Board held on March 31, 2022, established additional meeting places outside the boundar ies of the District at 16000 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 350, Dallas, Texas 75248 and 15950 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 125, Dallas, Texas 75248, effective as of January 1, 2023. The meeting locations are hereby declared to be public places and the public is invited to attend any meeting of the Board. Additionally, pursuant to Section 49.062(b), Texas Water Code, the meet ing locations are not located within ten (10) miles of the District, as such locations are more cost-effective meeting locations than locations within ten (10) miles of the District.

SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3

/s/ Kendall Bryant President, Board of Direc tors

ATTEST: /s/ Julie Liddell Secretary, Board of Directors

NOTICE

OF DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL MEETING PLACES OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT

TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIS TRICT NO. 2 AND ALL OTH ER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sunfield Munici pal Utility District No. 2 (the “District”), at a meeting of said Board held on June 23, 2022, established additional meeting places outside the boundaries of the District at 16000 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 350, Dallas, Texas 75248 and 15950 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 125, Dallas, Texas 75248, effective as of De cember 1, 2022. The meeting locations are hereby declared to be public places and the public is invited to attend any meeting of the Board. Addi tionally, pursuant to Section 49.062(b), Texas Water Code, the meeting locations are not located within ten (10) miles of the District, as such locations are more cost-effective meet ing locations than locations within ten (10) miles of the District.

SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2

/s/ Henry “Joel” Simmons President, Board of Directors

ATTEST: /s/ Heather Armstrong Secretary, Board of Directors

NOTICE OF DESIGNATION

OF ADDITIONAL MEETING PLACES OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIS TRICT NO. 4 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sunfield Munici pal Utility District No. 4 (the “District”), at a meeting of said Board held on June 23, 2022, established additional meeting places outside the boundar ies of the District at 16000 North Dallas Parkway, Suite

LEGAL NOTICE

APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMIS SION FOR A MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT BY WHISKEY RIDGE TX LLC D/B/A WHISKEY RIDGE LOCATED AT 8600 W FM 150, KYLE, HAYS COUNTY, TX 78640. MANAGER OF SAID LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IS M&D’S COVER 3 LLC, MANAGED BY DOUGLAS A. YOUNG AND MATTHEW J. DODSON.

350, Dallas, Texas 75248 and 15950 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 125, Dallas, Texas 75248, effective as of Decem ber 1, 2022. The meeting loca tions are hereby declared to be public places and the public is invited to attend any meeting of the Board. Additionally, pursuant to Section 49.062(b), Texas Water Code, the meet ing locations are not located within ten (10) miles of the District, as such locations are more cost-effective meeting locations than locations within ten (10) miles of the District.

SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4

/s/ Lance LeBrun President, Board of Directors

ATTEST: /s/ Nichol Kros Secretary, Board of Directors

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

In accordance with the provisions of State of Texas law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to safe ty an owner and/or manager's lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Storage King USA location(s) listed below, and, due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties

known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public Auction to be held online atwww.StorageTreasures.com, which will end on December 29th, 2022 at 9:00AM. At store 072, 19580 S IH 35, Kyle TX 78640, ph# 737.404.5020. Yo vany Daniel Ajuchan Gomez: foling chairs,totes,boxes, furn, matresses, Kerry Bergeron: boxes, luggage,misc., Chris tianna Mendoza:mattresses, kids toys, furn., Cynthia Gilliam: furn, home deor,box es., Yvonne Pena: computer towers, boxes., Bianca Rivera: wood doors, totes, luggage, totes., Alice Dominguez: tires, furn, lamps, boxes, totes, decor. Rueben Contreras: furn, large appliace,totes., Marisa Martinez: furn, toys., Adrian Duran:, tool bags, boxes, kid misc., Santiago Esparza: paint supplies, ladders

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals ad dressed to Lennar Home of Texas Land & Construction. LTD, ("OWNER") on behalf of LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 1 ("DISTRICT") for furnish ing pump station materials for the construction of Waterstone

Sewer Pump Station #1 will be received at the office of Doucet & Associates, Inc. ("ENGI NEER") at 7401B Highway 71 West, Suite 160, Austin, Texas 78735 until THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 2022, at 2:00PM. The lift Station me chanical and site plan bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Propos als shall be plainly marked with name and address of the person or entity submitting the proposal ("BIDDER") and the following words:

PROPOSAL FOR WA TERSTONE SEWER PUMP STATION #1

The WATERSTONE SEW ER PUMP STATON #1 PUB LIC BID is for the construction of the regional lift station, serving the first phase of the Waterstone Development. The lift station is located on the west side of CR 158, just north of the future Waterstone Boulevard intersection. The lift station will be accessed from CR 158 and will consist of two (2) driveways.

Electronic copies of me chanical plans, site plans, and Bidding Documents are avail able without charge from the

/s/ Kindra Poage President, Board of Directors ATTEST: /s/ Cynthia Schultz Secretary, Board of Directors

ENGINEER. Copies may be obtained from the ENGINEER on or after Thursday, Decem ber 8th, 2022, by emailing waterstonebids@doucetengi neers.com.

A Cashier's Check, Certified Check or acceptable BIDDER's Bond, payable to Lennar Home of Texas Land & Construction. LTD, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the BIDDER will enter into a contract and execute bonds within fifteen (15) calendar days of award of the Contract. Performance and Payment Bonds shall also be executed on the forms furnished by the OWNER and shall specifically provide for "Performance" and for "Labor and Materials Payment". Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of contract price by a solvent Surety company, au thorized to do business in the State of Texas and acceptable to the OWNER.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all minor defects or irregularities in bid ding or bidding process except time of submitting bid. The OWNER reserves the right to determine which bids are most advantageous to the OWNER and the DISTRICT, and to award the Contract on this ba sis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of seventy-five (75) calendar days after opening of the bids. If a submitted bid is withdrawn within said period, bid guaranty shall become the property of the OWNER, not as penalty, but as liquidated damages, or OWNER may pur sue any other action allowed by law. A non-mandatory prebid conference will be held on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at 1: 00pm via Teams virtual meeting. A link to the pre-bid conference will be sent to all prospective bidders who have received bid documents by contacting waterstonebids@ doucetengineers.com. Pro spective bidders are encour

aged to visit the site.

Only those prospective bid ders WHO HAVE RECEIVED BID DOCUMENTS DIRECTLY FROM THE ENGINEER may bid on this contract. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the ENGI NEER by emailing water stonebids@doucetengineers. com.

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PHASE 2, K22-23.2

The City of Kyle (City) will accept sealed qualification statements from engineering firms who can demonstrate they have resources, experi ence and qualifications for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Requirements may be se cured from the City’s website.

Qualifications submis sions addressed to the City Engineer, City of Kyle, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640 will be received until 5:00 pm on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the office of Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer, City Hall, 100 W. Center St., Kyle, Texas 78640. Qualifications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

Professional Engineering Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2 Kyle, Texas “K22-23.2”

A pre-submission confer ence will be held in the Public Works Training Room at the City Public Works Department, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday,

December 13, 2022.

No fax submissions will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted. All submis sions received after the dead line will be returned unopened.

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS Leon Barba, P.E.

City Engineer

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION SERVICE EX TENSION POLICY OF RUBY RANCH WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION

Pursuant to Chapter 13.2502 of the Texas Water Code, Ruby Ranch Water Sup ply Corporation hereby gives notice that any person who subdivides land by dividing any lot, tract, or parcel of land, within the service area of Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corpora tion, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 12849, in Hays County, into two or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or development, whether immediate or future, including re-subdivision of land for which a plat has been filed and re corded or requests more than two water service connections on a single contiguous tract of land must comply with the Rules and Regulations Concerning Ruby Ranch's Service to Subdivisions (the "Subdivision Policy") contained in Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's tariff.

Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation is not required to extend retail water utility service to a service applicant in a subdivision where the developer of the subdivision has failed to comply with the Subdivision Policy.

Applicable elements of the Subdivision Policy include:

File a written request, with the necessary information and payment, that Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation perform a feasibility study to determine if there exists suffi cient capacity in Ruby Ranch’s System to serve the proposed

subdivision;

Evaluation by Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation of the impact a proposed subdi vision service extension will make on Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's water supply system and payment of the costs for this evaluation;

Payment of reasonable costs or fees by the developer for providing water supply capacity;

Payment of fees for reserv ing water supply capacity;

Forfeiture of reserved water supply capacity for failure to pay applicable fees;

Payment of costs of any improvements to Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's system that are necessary to provide the water service;

Construction according to design approved by Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corpo ration and dedication by the developer of water facilities and easements within the sub division following inspection.

Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's Tariff and a map showing Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corporation's service

area may be reviewed at Ruby Ranch Water Supply Corpora tion's offices, at P.O. Box 1585, Buda, Texas, 78610; the tariff and service area map also are filed of record at the Texas Commission on Environmen tal Quality (TCEQ) in Austin, Texas and may be reviewed by contacting the TCEQ, c/o Water Utilities and Districts Section, Water Supply Division, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

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RENTAL LOT AVAILABLE

Quiet country setting, small travel trailer hook up in Buda. Electric and water furnished. 1 small pet allowed. Vegetable garden okay. Older couple preferred. $575/month. Call John 512-361-8864

FOR SALE

PUPPY FOR SALE

Male Pomeranian puppy for sale: He is 12 weeks old, up to date on vaccines, and a certified fluff-ball. For more information, call or text Gary at 956-624-7803.

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screen. Growing (20+ year old) non-profit organization. www.pegasusschool.net. Call (512)432-1678 for further information.

COURTESY

direction of Zach DeSutter and Lory “Stewy” Stewart, the cast performed three shows through the weekend. The cast will close out the show this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday shows begin

or at the door. Above left, pictured, from left, are Khloee Romero (Wednesday), Aidan Inglish (Lurch), Hosea Downing (Gomez), Allie Meredith (Morticia), Justin Johnson (Pugsley), Noel Flowers (Grandma) and Johnny Ford (Fester). Bottom left, Morticia Addams, played by Allie Meredith. Above right, Gomez Addams, played by Hosea Downing, and Wednesday Addams, played by Khloee Romero. Bottom right, pictured from left, are Gomez Addams, played by Hosea Downing, and Lurch, played by Aidan Inglish.

Hays Hawks twins commit to Rhode Island

By Amira Van Leeuwen

BUDA — Megan and Madison Disu committed to play volleyball for the Rhode Island Rams on Sept. 11, but their journey to collegiate volleyball differs from most.

The twin sisters grew up playing basketball; however, when they got to middle school and tried out for the volleyball team, they noticed their love for the sport grow.

But for Megan, it took her more time and it wasn’t until her sophomore year that she began changing her mindset.

“I would just start working a lot harder, practicing outside of our school practices and club practices and I think that’s when I knew,” Megan said.

After Megan’s junior school and club season, she couldn’t see herself not playing college volleyball.

But for Madi, it was instant.

“Ninth grade, I was like, yeah, this what I’m gonna do,” Madi said.

One of Madi’s favorite volleyball memories was traveling to Florida with her club team, Roots Volleyball, for a tournament where she blocked a Nebraska commit.

“We all just started screaming and going crazy,” Madi said.

The 17-year-olds decided to commit to Rhode Island because they loved the

environment and the team. But what solidified their decision were the lobster rolls.

“We’re both pescetarians and so the coaches took us to this place and we had the best lobster rolls we’ve ever had in our life,” Madi said. “I feel like they just had everything that we were looking for in a school.”

Another reason why the Disus committed to Rhode Island was because they thought that Rhode Island’s head volleyball coach Angel Agu would continue to elevate their athletic performance.

“I just think that especially given that we started so late, we have so much potential and finding a program that was going to continue to grow us as athletes and just as people, in general, was very important to us,” Madi said.

Former Hays Hawks head volleyball coach Ashley Davis said the twins have grown “significantly” in the three years she coached them and was excited to hear about their commitment.

“I kind of always just knew they were up-andcoming,” Davis said. “The exciting part about them that I kind of always knew is their ceiling is really high. I don’t think they’re anywhere close to having reached their athletic potential, which should be exciting for a college coach.”

Although their athleticism and

versatility helped, their recruitment journey was challenging as many other schools only had room for one of them.

“In the beginning, we just started shutting it down. If they didn’t have room for both of us, we were just kind of like, ‘No,’” Megan said.

And other times, schools weren’t exactly aware that they were a package deal.

“Probably the hardest thing was when we were getting separate interests or there [were] a lot of times where I’d be like, ‘Oh, I’m interested in going with my sister,’ and they’d be like, ‘Ok, well we’re gonna call her, too, we didn’t even know there was two of y'all,’” Madi said. “There’d be some times when a coach would come and watch and they thought we were the same person,” she said.

“They would get us mixed up,” Megan laughed.

Aside from Rhode Island, the twins visited St. Edwards University in Austin and Long Island University in New York.

Megan has logged 543 kills, 118 blocks and 63 aces in the 2022-2023 volleyball season. Madi has 765 kills, 116 blocks and 119 aces total this season.

In the future, Madi hopes to study criminal justice and psychology.

Megan hopes to study criminology.

But regardless of what they study, it is clear that this dynamic duo has a bright future ahead.

Mark Dammert, M.D.

Brian Schwab, M.D.

Michael Yium, M.D.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Megan and Madi Disu after signing letters of intent to play at Rhode Island on International Signing Day.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Megan and Madi Disu on their visit to Rhode Island University.