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Wimberley wastewater dissonance continues BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
More questions than answers on Wimberley’s proposal to change the scope of its wastewater plans was the feeling many residents had following a mandatory Jan. 10 public hearing at the Wimberley Community Center. As a result, resident’s fears are growing over how
Wimberley will restructure plans to bring wastewater service to the downtown sector. The public hearing, required by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), was meant to gather public comment on Wimberley’s plans to shift the scope of its wastewater facility. It was held after officials terminated a con-
At the hearing, 95 residents signed up to speak, but only 27 people addressed the council. Speakers were called in random order by Wimberley council member Gary Barchfeld.
tract with Black Castle for a city-owned plant, shifting to a facility that would be operated by Aqua Texas, a
third-party management company. But dissonance over the subject spilled into the
public hearing. At the hearing, 95 residents signed up to speak, but only 27 people addressed the council. Speakers were called in random order by Wimberley council member Gary Barchfeld. Former Wimberley Mayor Steve Thurber, a critic of Wimberley’s plans for a third-party facility, issued a
protest on how the city “arbitrarily decided to change the rules” and randomly selected speakers. However, Wimberley Mayor Susan Jaggers said the city council had the discretion to run the meeting as it saw fit. Councilmember Allison Davis asked the council to call members of the
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County supports call for Travis Trail in Driftwood
Truck turned over on Trautwein
BY MOSES LEOS III Upon purchasing his little piece of heaven along FM 150 nine years ago, Driftwood area resident Casey Cutler always maintained the land he stood on was sacred ground. But it wasn’t until recently that Cutler discovered his land, along with the area along FM 150 in Driftwood, was once part of a land grant issued to famed Alamo defender William Barret Travis more than a century ago. Ever since then, Cutler, with the help of many others, is advocating to local and state lawmakers to preserve a piece of Texas history by renaming FM 150 from FM 3237 and Ranch Road 12 as the W.B. Travis Heritage Trail.
Authorities inspect the wreckage of an 18-wheeler that overturned along Trautwein Road in the Dripping Springs area Jan. 9. No one was hurt after the semi-trailer turned over at a low-water crossing bridge spanning Onion Creek on Trautwein Road between U.S. 290 and Fitzhugh Road. Emergency officials closed the road for several hours as they worked to clean up the wreckage and the trailer’s load.
The path toward the W.B. Travis Trail began when area resident Casey Cutler found documentation of Travis’ land grant in the DHCS’s meeting place, which was once was a school building. It’s a move Cutler said could help maintain a quality of life the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society (DHCS) is hoping to keep. “We seem to be
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Canyon Lake man killed in officer- Windy Hill water woes worry Kyle involved shooting in San Marcos residents BY STAFF REPORT
A Canyon Lake man was shot and killed by San Marcos Police Jan. 4 after authorities say he pointed a pellet pistol at officers during a traffic stop. John Richard Camacho, 27, was identified as the person killed in the incident. Authorities said Camacho had an extensive criminal record that included weapons-related
and violent offenses. Camacho was currently on parole at the time of the shooting. AccordCAMACHO ing to a press release, San Marcos Police were dispatched to the 100 block of South LBJ Drive after a resident reported a man shooting a handgun at a vehicle. Bystanders told authorities the shooter then got into a vehicle and fled the scene. Authorities located a vehicle matching the description traveling away from the downtown area
on West Hopkins Street; they later conducted a “high-risk” stop at the intersection of West Hopkins and Bishop streets. The passenger in the vehicle, later identified as Camacho, exited the vehicle and faced officers. Camacho initially complied to verbal commands from officers, but lowered his hands toward his waistband, where he reached and grasped for what looked like a semi-automatic handgun. According to the release, the firearm was later determined to be a pellet pistol. Two San Marcos Police officers simultaneously fired at the man. Camacho was pronounced dead at
the scene by Hays County Pct. 1.1 Justice of the Peace JoAnn Prado. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and is cooperating with police. “The San Marcos Police Department values the sanctity of human life above all things, and any time we are forced to take a life in the course of our duties, we will do our best to provide as much information as we can as quickly as we can to our community,” said San Marcos Police Chief Chase Stapp. The San Marcos Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
Shelter continues care for remaining animals from bust BY KATIE BURRELL
Months after being seized from a Buda-area home in late 2018, dozens of animals are still receiving treatment at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. While shelter officials continue to deal with the fallout from the incident, they’ve also received assistance from the community at-large. When area residents heard the shelter was over
capacity, volunteers and local organizations donated money and supplies that were used to feed and treat the animals. Toward the end of 2018, shelter staff had relocated care for more than 50 animals and was able to open the shelter’s doors again for intake. “It took quite a while (to return to normal shelter functions) with legal proceedings and other issues,” said animal services manager Kara
Montiel. “We’re back to normal operations and as of two weeks ago, we were back to our regular intake policies.” Montiel said the majority of the animals have been transferred out of the shelter to rescues, foster homes and shelters capable of adopting out the animals or treating their conditions. A majority of the sick animals are being treated for ring-
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asking them (P&Z) to recommend it.” Concerns over the local Usually before a develwater supply were raised opment comes before the Dec. 11 as Hays County council, the P&Z and staff residents questioned the review it. contractual relationship However, questions between Goforth Special were raised by residents Utility District (SUD) and at the P&Z meeting as to Houston-based water where Goforth SUD will firm Electro Purification obtain water to supply the (EP). new subdivision. At issue was the Kyle Members of activist Planning and Zoning group Save Our Wells Commission taking up (SOW) said the water a preliminary plan for supply in Kyle is likely to the Trails of Windy Hills be in danger if wells and subdivision, a DR Horton natural waterways in the Project, that will receive area are used for incomwater from Goforth SUD. ing subdivisions. A development “This particular subdiagreement involving vision is being supplied Windy Hills had been with water from Goforth reviewed by the Kyle City SUD,” said Save Our Council in 2018, and was Wells representative Lila later brought to P&Z for Knight, who attended the additional approval. The P&Z meeting. “Goforth P&Z granted the approval SUD does not have water. and the plan is scheduled According to their own to go back before the engineer’s report, they council later this year. The will have used 90 percent planned development of their water supply by came before P&Z with the summer of 2019.” recommendation for apKnight said SOW has proval from Hays County not been able to deterpersonnel and the Kyle mine if Goforth SUD has city council. secured another water Kyle Mayor Travis supply. The Hays Free Mitchell said the plan Press reached out multicame before the council ple times to Goforth SUD first instead of the P&Z officials for comment, but because there was no response “the agreement had prior to press time. aspects that needed to be EP, which was at the determined and agreed center of the 2013 Hays upon that were outside County water wars, that the scope of planning year filed a permit request and zoning, so we worked out those details before EP UPDATE, 2
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Technology and renewables are the keys to battling climate change BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
As the long-term effects of climate change impacts natural resources, one study says it might also dig into the pocketbooks of energy consumers. With energy costs rising due to rising global temperatures, more entities are turning to renewable technologies to help their customers. According to the fourth National Climate Assessment, residential and commercial electricity expenses are projected to increase anywhere from four to 18 percent by 2040 nationwide. Those projections include a reduction in electricity used for heat in states with warmer winters, and associated increases in electricity demands during the summer months. However, entities such as Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) are investing in solar technology, which not only is a proactive conservation measure, but a way to their members to possibly defray some energy cost. PEC allows customers to install solar panels at their discretion and will send an inspector on-site to ensure company standards are met. “We also have a cooperative solar program where folks can sign up and get a percentage of their power from our solar cells,” said Jim Spaulding,
“It’s a global issue; folks on the other side of the planet impact us here in Central Texas, but it is also a hyperlocal issue. Each and every one of us can make efforts to slow the effects of climate change.”
Center at Texas State University. Subsequently, this equates to less runoff that flows into our streams, rivers and reservoirs, which means the aquifers are not recharged. “If you look back at the drought of 2011, we would have some rainfall, but the ground would soak it –Robert Mace, deputy executive director and chief water policy officer for Meadows Center at Texas State University all up,” Mace said. “The soil was so dry, the rainfall wouldn’t seep deep enough to recharge the aquifer.” director of power quality solar is becoming more Scientists are hopeful affordable. I remember and development at PEC. water conservation efforts, when solar cost over $5 “We 11 megawatts at along with technologies a watt. Now, it’s going for four different locations such as Aquifer Storage and around 35 cents a watt,” producing power.” Recovery (ASR), could limit Spaulding said. “The price Spaulding said those the impact on aquifers and will continue to drop as who are part of the program lakes, which supply water technology continues to receive around 60 to 65 to areas in Central Texas. improve. At some point in percent of their power from “It’s a global issue; folks time, the grid will intersect PEC’s solar grid. Due to on the other side of the with solar, but we are not high demand, however, the planet impact us here in quite there yet.” program sold out in two Central Texas, but it is also weeks this past year. a hyperlocal issue,” Mace CLIMATE CHANGE AND But the cost of solar said. “Each and every one WATER power is prohibitive of us can make efforts to for many consumers. Meanwhile, rising slow the effects of climate Experts estimate that temperatures associated change.” the installation of a solar with climate change also Mace said consumers system can range anywhere has an impact on water should understand their from $35,000 to $40,000 on resources. household water usage. the low end. Within the next century, From there, individuals can Spaulding said the price global temperatures are decide where changes can of solar will continuously expected to rise by roughly be made to limit usage. fall as demand and four degrees Fahrenheit, “As Texas Summers advancement in the according to the NCA. If become hotter, it takes technology becomes more no measures are taken to more energy to cool homes commonplace in the mitigate climate change, and businesses and this will market. Spaulding said PEC global temperatures could impact our water resource,” was averaging around 25 go up by nine degrees by Mace said. “It certainly is solar inspections a month 2100. concerning. There isn’t around five years ago. When the temperatures much radical change when That number has tripled increase, so does the water these reports come out. in the past year, where the usage of plants, said Robert The conclusions are not company averaged around Mace, deputy executive changing so there is good 75 inspections a month. director and chief water consistency on what needs “There is no doubt that policy officer for Meadows to be done.”
EP Update
Continued from pg. 1 with the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) to pump close to a billion gallons of water annually from the Trinity Aquifer at well sites in western Hays County. The BSEACD oversees production permits from areas of the Trinity Aquifer that had formerly been unregulated prior to the passage of House Bill 3405 in 2015. EP is now awaiting a decision from the State Office of Administrative Hearings on its permit request after BSEACD officials approved a contested case hearing, said Edmond McCarthy, an attorney representing EP. A hearing on EP’s permit is scheduled for the end of September. “Goforth currently has a contract (with EP) to get
water from Hays County, which is in the permit,” McCarthy said. Kyle resident Dana Poppy also worried about how local water supplies will be impacted by EP’s permit. “A lot of the wells in that area, it’s known for a fact, they’re going to go dry,” Poppy said. “They are going to go dry from sucking water out of our wells and selling it to Goforth, that ultimately will go (to the new subdivision.)” Howard Koontz, Kyle director of planning and development, said the subdivision is in an unincorporated part of the county, and is being annexed into the Shadow Creek Municipal Utility District (MUD). “Shadow Creek has capacity, currently, in their wastewater treatment
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audience by the order they signed up, but that request was quickly denied. “I just wanted to register my complaint that we are going out of order,” Davis said as she addressed the council. “People came here early to sign up to ensure they will be heard.” Barchfeld said he was reading the list in a specific numerical order. Despite the concerns, TWDB officials said the city did not break any rules during the meeting. “While the public hearing is required as part of the environmental review process, the hearing is the responsibility of the city and was being held by the city, not the TWDB,” said Kimberley Leggett, TWDB media specialist. “TWDB staff does not attend these public hearings being held by our borrowers.” It is unknown at this time if the TWDB will be required to hold another public hearing in the future. But those who opposed the format Wimberley chose to take for the public hearing worried it further fuels transparency problems. In a series of emails obtained by the News-Dispatch between TWDB and city officials, Kristin Miller,
“I just wanted to register my complaint that we are going out of order. People came here early to sign up to ensure they will be heard.” –Allison Davis, Wimberley council member
TWDB Environmental reviewer, said the city should not limit the number of pro and con responses, which has been implemented in past public hearings. Miller said in order to encourage public participation, the city might want to hold an additional public hearing if there is enough participation to span more than just one meeting. “Does the TWDB expect all who show up to speak to have the opportunity to do so,” asked City Administrator Shawn Cox. “In the past, commenters have been limited. For example, in the past, we have limited comments to be equal among pros & cons and stopped once the balance was exhausted.”
plant that is on their site,” Koontz said. “These lots will be on a public sewer system. The water will be treated and then the effluent will go through tributary.” Koontz confirmed that the subdivision’s other water needs are under contract with Goforth SUD. “The engineer has
stated in an email that says Goforth has or will have adequate facilities for this development,” Koontz said. “Goforth SUD has signed another water contract with GBRA. The city doesn’t have any oversight with this agreement. We cannot poison their agreement by being an obtrusive third party.”
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Missing Kyle man found dead BY MOSES LEOS III Authorities have identified a body found along the Blanco River in San Marcos Saturday as a Kyle MAYA-RANGEL man who had been missing since late December. San Marcos police and fire personnel recovered the body of Omar Maya-Rangel, 32, of Kyle, Jan. 12. According to a press release, San Marcos emergency crews responded to the 1800 block of River Road after a hiker discovered a body in the Blanco River. Authorities worked to recover the body, which was identified as Maya-Rangel by tattoos and identification in his pocket. Maya-Rangel was pronounced dead at the scene by Hays County Justice of the Peace Maggie H. Moreno, who also ordered an autopsy. On Jan. 4, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office reported Maya-Rangel missing as of Dec. 28; his vehicle was located on Dec. 31, 2018 in Caldwell County. According to a release, the initial missing person’s report said Maya-Rangel was having mental health issues at the time of his disappearance. The San Marcos Police Department Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
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The All Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch volleyball team Success on the volleyball court was plentiful across Hays County this season as nearly every UIL program improved in one way or another. In fact, for the first time in nearly a decade, the Hays, Lehman, Dripping Springs and Wimberley volleyball programs all scored ten or more wins. Credit must go to the hundreds of athletes and coaches who worked hard to make that success a reality. That’s why we at the Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch are proud to present our selections for the 20182019 all-star volleyball team. Selections were determined based on several factors, including season stats and district and state
accolades. While not every athlete was selected, we at Barton Publications salute and recognize all who bump, set and spiked the ball this season.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS MVP picks are Avery Kalsu of Dripping Springs High and Catherine Croft
of Hays High. Perhaps it’s a push that we chose to select two athletes to helm our MVP honor. Once you account for the efforts both Avery Kalsu and Catherine Croft brought to their respective programs, it became more than apparent they were both deserving of the accolade. Kalsu, a junior, was essentially an
all-around dynamo for Dripping Springs during their run to state. Kalsu, who is an Arizona State University commitment, finished second on the team in kills, digs and aces, while also finishing with a team high 800-plus assists. Kalsu’s leadership skills showed throughout the season, especially during the team’s wins at the Region IV, 5A tournament. Meanwhile, Croft, a first-team 25-6A all district selection, was one of several key offensive weapons for the Hays Rebels. But it was Croft’s all-around capabilities that led to success as well. Croft finished with 394 kills, which was second-highest on the team, along with 360 digs and 42 aces.
FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
THIRD TEAM
Outside hitters Mackenzie Murray, Dripping Springs Reilly Horn, Wimberley
Outside hitters Maddie Krafka, Hays Lauren Lara, Lehman
Outside hitters Olivia Scheibmeir, Lehman Joselyn Roberson, Hays
Middle blocker Jamie Agnew, Hays
Middle blocker Madi Certain, Dripping Springs
Middle blocker Alexis Haydt, Dripping Springs
Libero Madi Berkholz, Dripping Springs
Libero Kayla Tello, Hays
Libero Mariah Pastrano, Lehman
Setter Ryann Torres, Hays
Setter Meagan Romano, Wimberley
Setter Leah Lara, Lehman
Defensive Specialist Madi Maxwell, Wimberley
Defensive specialist Molly Driggs, Dripping Springs
Defensive specialist Brooke Sheely, Hays
Lady Tigers force 33 turnovers in 66-11 win over Reagan BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI Dominant, smothering defense was a catalyst in the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers’ 66-11 win over the Austin Reagan Raiders Friday. Dripping Springs (1611) displayed its prowess on a night where the community honored the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Lady Tigers’ 3A state hoops title. “It was an exciting time, almost like a playoff atmosphere, you know having a lot of people in the stands and having that state championship team here,” Dripping Springs head coach David Norris said. “That’s something we’ve talked about as a team that we’d like for our program. So it’s great to see here in Dripping Springs, we’ve had it, and that we can have it again.” Dripping Springs was able to overcome some early jitters by getting easy fast break points off of 11 forced turnovers, Norris said. “Coming out playing hard and playing excited, that’s what I wanted to see,” said Norris. “Got a little bit of sloppiness, but we recovered. Came out strong and got the win.” The Lady Tigers full-court press defense suffocated Reagan into 33 total turnovers in the game. Dripping Springs’ speed and length on defense prevented Reagan
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Lady Tigers’ senior Caitlyn Brack parks under the basket and looks for an opportunity to score as Reagan’s Aubrey Jackson tries to block a shot. Brack was 3 for 4 in field goal attempts with 6 points in the 66-11 win.
shooting opportunities and its ability to set up plays in the half-court. The team’s full-court press defense is becoming a staple under Norris, and has been highly effective so far in district play. The Lady Tigers have outscored their opponents 199-55 over their last three home games. “The girls kind of understand the rotation, and that’s the key,” Norris said of the press defense. “We may not get the first steal, but later on we may get the second or third pass, or force them to go faster
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Education SCHOOL BRIEFS
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Planting Seeds for Success To the editor: January is School Board Recognition Month and Dripping Springs ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. The theme of this year’s recognition month is “Planting Seeds for Success.” While the success of DSISD students is evident at every turn, this does not happen by accident. The school environment that allows students to nurture their skills and talents created by the leadership of the school board and implemented by an amazing staff. All seven trustees are heavily vested in the Dripping Springs community and have children who are current students or graduates of DSISD. They genuinely care about the future of the children of our community and always consider students’ welfare and needs above all else. In a climate of change and challenge, they
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develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues that affect the entire community and the lives of individual students. The leadership of the Board will be more critical than ever as Dripping Springs continues to grow rapidly and the district works diligently to plan for that growth. Our Board president, Carrie Fontana Kroll, has served since 2012. A proud graduate of Dripping Springs High School, she also has been Board vice president. Vice president Barbara Stroud is DSISD’s longest-serving Board member, now in her fourth term (11 years); she was Board president from 2013-16. The Board secretary is Ron Jones, who was elected in 2014. Jon Thompson began his Board tenure in 2013 and both Mary Jane Hetrick and Shannon O’Connor were elected in 2015. Marisa Grijalva joined the board in August of 2018. The commitment that School Board members make in this role extends
far beyond attending a few meetings each month. They are asked to complete many hours of training each year, attend conferences and meetings at regional and state levels, stay up-to-date on educational issues and legislative action, review proposals and reports, and communicate with parents and community members. All of this is done entirely on a volunteer basis. I personally am grateful to the seven individuals who serve on the DSISD Board and provide outstanding vision and leadership to our district. They are a critical link between the community and our schools. Please join with me in celebrating these men and women and take a moment to express your appreciation for their volunteer efforts. These dedicated individuals deserve recognition and thanks for their unfailing commitment to the continuing success of our students now and in the future. Sincerely, Bruce Gearing Superintendent of Schools
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From Jan. 16-Feb. 15, Dripping Springs ISD will open the filing period for a pair of school board trustee seats up for grabs this May. DSISD’s seven Board members do not represent places; they are all “at-large” representatives. Trustees serve three-year terms. The current terms of trustees Marisa Grijalva and Jon Thompson expire this May. School board candidates in Texas must: Be a United States Citizen; Be 18 years of age or older; Not be mentally incapacitated (as defined in policy); Have not been convicted of a felony; Be a resident of Texas and the district for a specified period of time (see policy); and Be a registered voter from the territory of office sought. An informational session on becoming a Board member will be held Feb. 6 in the Board Room at 6:00 p.m. Early voting runs from April 22-30; Election Day
Dripping Springs High student is District seeks finalist in input on DSHS state design principal hire contest is Saturday, May 4. For more information on becoming a DSISD school board member, visit dsisd.txed.us.
Dripping Springs ISD will hold a meeting to provide input to district leaders about the high school principal position Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in the DSHS Lecture Hall. Parents are invited to attend and provide comments about what qualities the district should seek in a candidate for the position. Current Principal Joe Burns announced in November 2018 he will be retiring at the end of the school year. The position currently is posted on the district website and the process to interview and hire a new principal will occur over the next few months. For those who cannot attend and would like to provide input, an online form is available as well. Visit haysfreepress.com for a link to the form.
Dripping Springs High junior Melissa Richardson is one of two finalists in a statewide logo design contest sponsored by the State Board of Education (SBOE). Students were tasked with creating a logo for the state's Permanent School Fund. A total of 521 entries from high school students around Texas were submitted. The top two entries will be recognized at the SBOE meeting Feb. 1 at which time the winning design will be announced. Both students will receive an award and prize money.
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Opinion
Shut up and open up
D
o y’all remember back as kids when you and your friends would meet to play two-below football? And the one guy who brought the football said, “I want to play quarterback today.” Well, that guy couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn, so no one would agree to let him be QB on their team. He got all huffy and said, “Well, if I can’t be quarterback, then I’m leaving.” And since he had the only football, no one got to play. That’s kinda like why we have government shutdowns. Now, as I’m typing this column with three good fingers, our government is still shut down and more than 800,000 Americans aren’t receiving a paycheck from Uncle Sam. I’m not pointing fingers at who’s at fault because I believe both sides are wrong. Trump says the wall is all about national security, yet thousands of FBI, DEA and ATF agents are sitting at home watching TV instead of out catching bad guys. Our friends at TSA and those up in the air traffic control towers aren’t getting paid, so air travel is
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Reagan’s Amanda Salazar grabs the shoulder of Dripping Springs’ Avery Johnson as she prepares to go up for a lay up shot last Friday night at Tiger Gym. Johnson put in 9 points, Kennedy Donavon led the team with 13 and Caroline Gamble followed with 10 points in the 66-11 win.
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than what they normally want to do.” Senior point guard Kennedy Donovan led the team in scoring with 13 points, six assists and eight steals in limited minutes, while sophomore guard Caroline Gamble contributed 10 points and four rebounds in two quarters of play. With Dripping Springs starters roughly playing two quarters of the game due to a large lead, Norris got an extended look at his players coming off the bench. Norris was impressed with senior guard Grace Fowler’s play, along with juniors Carson Hall and Avery Johnson. “I think Carson Hall did a good job of coming in and running the point, keeping us doing the things that we want to do.” Norris said.
Hall had three points, four assists and two steals during her two quarters of play. Norris lauded Hall’s control of the offense with good pacing and crisp passing. Meanwhile, Johnson also had a dominating performance in the paint, with nine points and seven rebounds off the bench. “Avery Johnson is our backup five, she’s been coming in and doing a great job,” Norris said. “I tell her I have two starters at the five, her and Kline (Stafford) complement each other, and Avery did a good job at taking it to the basket.” Dripping Springs continues district play Friday at Crockett High. The Lady Tigers return home Jan. 25 against LBJ. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
A pair of Dripping Springs ISD secondary school educators have been recently honored by local organizations. Lauren Milner, who teaches Health MILNER Science Technology at Dripping Springs High, was awarded Teacher of the Year in the Veterans of Foreign Wars FRONTERA (VFW) District 5 competition after receiving that honor by Local VFW Post 2933. She will now advance to the VFW Teacher of the Year state competition. Milner is in her fourth year teaching at DSHS and she also is the sponsor of the school's ROTC club. Milner is an Army veteran who holds a bachelor's degree in International Business/ French from St. Joseph's College, a master's degree in Sports and Health Sciences from American Military University, and an MBA from Trident University. Dripping Springs Middle School educator Paige Frontera placed second in the Daughters of
Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 high school musical production, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Nightly performances are scheduled for Thursday through Monday, Jan. 24-28, 2019, at the DSHS auditorium. This long-time popular musical comedy includes the adventures of floral assistant Seymour Krelborn, co-worker Audrey, Mr. Mushnik and the unique plant, Audrey II. Tickets can be purchased through greateventseats. com for all shows. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens. However, Gold Tiger cardholders receive free admission, but Gold Tiger cardholder tickets must be reserved at the door or by phone in advance (512-858-3235).
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the American Revolution (DAR) Outstanding History Teacher state contest. She was nominated by the Dripping Springs Sarah Pound Chapter. Frontera teaches Texas and American History at Dripping Springs Middle School and is the team leader for that department. Frontera is in her 19th year at DSMS and has been teaching for a total of 23 years. Frontera earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin with a double major in Government and History.
it won’t.” And what about helping with border security, you ask? I propose we set up free shooting ranges along the Rio Grande. We get Cabela’s to donate ammo and HEB to donate cold beer. Then we’ll have thousands of drunk rednecks shootin’ stuff up. All those immigrants looking for safe refuge might turn around and head back home. I think a better way to strengthen our national security and possibly ending this government shutdown is to stop paying all those clowns in Washington and get every Secret Service agent to transfer to other agencies. After a few days hiding under his desk, Trump might just end this nonsense and let federal employees get back to work. In the meanwhile, we Americans need to find someone else who has a football.
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Sealed proposals for the construction of Highpointe Phase 2, Section 2B, Street Excavation, Drainage, Water, Wastewater, Erosion Control and Grading Improvements should be addressed to HM HIGHPOINTE DEVELOMENT, INC., care of Hanna/Magee LP #1, Project Manager, on behalf of the Hays County M.U.D. No. 5. Proposals will be received at the office of Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (CBD, Inc.), 5501 West William Drive, Austin, Texas 78749 until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at which time the proposals will be publicly opened. Any proposal received after the closing will be returned unopened. Bid documents for this project will be available for purchase from the office of the Project Engineer-CBD, Inc. A non-refundable purchase fee of $125.00 will be charged per CD. The CD will contain CAD files, pdf set of plans and bid documents. Make checks payable to Carlson, Brigance and Doering, Inc. Bid documents may be viewed at the office of CBD by scheduling a time with Cynthia Litton cynthia@ cbdeng.com. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at CBD, Inc. located at 5501 West William Drive, Austin, Texas 78749. Bidders shall be required to complete and submit the Qualification Statement with Bid. All questions, clarifications and requests regarding the project must be received in writing via email to Rob Hesley at rob@cbdeng.com and received no later than 12:00 p.m., February 11, 2019. Any requests received after said time and date will not be addressed. A cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond, payable to HM HIGHPOINTE DEVELOMENT, INC., care of Hanna/ Magee LP #1, Project Manager, in an amount not less than 5% of the bid must accompany each bid proposal as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will, within 10 days of the award of the contract, enter into a contract and furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond. The cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond will be returned to unsuccessful bidders no later than 90 days
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Continued from pg. 1 speaking for a lot of folks that care about the quality of life that’s here,” Cutler said. “We’re not into politics. We’re concerned about the quality of life.” The path toward the W.B. Travis Trail began when Cutler found documentation of Travis’ land grant in the DHCS’s meeting place, which was once was a school building. Cutler found Travis was granted the land grant by Rush “Ben” Milam in April 1835, months before the start of the Texas Revolution. Documentation showed Travis purchased roughly one league of land, which amounted to approximately 4,428 acres, about a mile south of what is now Driftwood for a “reasonable price,” Cutler said. At the time, Mexico, which owned much of what is today the American southwest, issued land grants to empresarios, who entered into a contract with the Mexican
government to settle families in Texas. Early empresarios included Moses Austin, who settled the first 300 Texans in the late 1700s during Spanish rule, as well as his son, Stephen F. Austin and Milam. Settlers who received land grants were required to either be a Mexican citizen, promised to marry a Mexican citizen, or raise cattle on the land. However, Cutler said knowledge of the land grant fell through the cracks of history, exacerbated by the outbreak of revolution and the Mexican-American war. “This is something that is special and it’s never been recognized by Hays County,” Cutler said. Since the discovery, Cutler and the Driftwood Historical Commission have acquired more than 245 signatures from tourists and residents advocating for the name change. Support has come in from local business owners, as
well as the Hays County Historical Commission. In October, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a resolution renaming FM 150 in Driftwood in Travis’ honor. Cutler is now aiming for a possible bill to be introduced into the Texas Legislature for official approval. Kent Killough, a fourth generation Texan and local business owner, said crafting a letter of support toward the initiative was a no-brainer. Killough’s business, Vista Brewing, is located along FM 150 in the “geographical center” of Travis’ original land grant. Killough said there was a working knowledge the property belonged to Travis, but it wasn’t until Cutler provided him documentation that the theory was solidified. Killough said a copy of the original survey of Travis’ land grant is on display at the Vista Brewing tasting wall.
“This was a wonderful story that we couldn’t believe we found when we got here,” Killough said. “Since then, Travis and his short time with this land has been an interesting piece of discussion with guests.” But Killough hopes the designation goes a long way toward preserving and “celebrating this beautfuil stretch of Texas country road.” It could allow commuters to be aware of history right in their own backyard. Protecting and preserving historic landmarks is more important as growth continues to increase in Hays County, Killough said. “We as Texans don’t make any secret of being proud, it’s part and parcel with the pride we have with our connection with the state,” Killoough said. “Now having some small part, a closer connection to the history and settling of Texas, it’s big.”
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