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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 16

LAGNIAPPE Flavor and Fire Chili Cookoff and Cupcake Wars

The community is invited to this 2nd annual event at the Katherine Anne Porter School (515 FM 2325 in Wimberley) on Jan. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family. Come out and try some of the best chili and cupcakes around. The winning cupcake will be featured at Sugar Shack Bakery in Wimberley. Call 512-847-6867 for more information.

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Sheriff refutes cover up claims

Fiddler in the Drip

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

Following allegations by his political opponent of conspiracy and a cover up to a 2014 case, Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler said the matter was handled properly.

In a Jan. 22 emailed response to the Hays Free Press, Cutler said the case, which was referenced

by Tommy Ratliff during a press conference two weeks ago, was reviewed internally by the Sheriff’s Office. He also said the case was forwarded to the Hays County District Attorney’s Office.

“The District Attorney at the time, Sherri Tibbe, concurred that the matter should be closed,” Cutler

Wounded Warrior Casino Night

Friday, Jan. 29, the Wimberley Community Center will host a casino night benefitting the Wounded Warrior & Family Program at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Enjoy a night of blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas hold ‘em and more.

The program is presented by the Knights of Columbus.

Advance tickets are 1 for $30 or 4 for $100. For more information and tickets contact Mike Regan at 916838-7722 , Allan Pevoto at 512-925-0676 or John Czop at 512-422-6079.

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Narnia: The Musical

The EmilyAnn Theatre presents “Narnia: The Musical” Jan. 29-Feb. 21 at the Burdine Johnson Indoor Theatre. Step through a wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia, a place where animals talk, trees walk and clans of fascinating creatures sing and dance their way into your heart. Lucy and her siblings took that path, and find themselves thrust into the heart of an epic battle between Good and Evil.

They discover that they have a destiny to stand with Aslan the Lion to free Narnia from the deadlock hold of evil winter that the White Witch has cast upon the land. However, many obstacles of treachery, betrayal, and evil magic threaten to undo them along the way. Narnia is a musical retelling of the first book from the seven volume

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Above: Tevye the dairyman, the leading role played by Joey Kelley, contemplates the marriage of the eldest of his five daughters in “Fiddler on the Roof” presented by Dripping Springs High School Theatre & Choral Departments.

Dripping Springs’ production of the famous Broadway musical ran at the DSHS Performing Arts Center from Jan. 21-25. The musical, set in 1905 in a small Jewish village in Russia, tells the story of Tevye and his attempts to preserve his families traditions in a changing world.

resources would be coming from,” City Administrator Michelle Fischer said. “We want to be able to start putting a plan in place.”

The commission would also look at other potential emergency issues. One example could be a closure of U.S. Highway 290 in the event of an emergency. The commission would assesss the issues and make recommendations to council.

Mayor Todd Purcell said the commission would also use resources in the area, such as heavy-duty equipment, along with finding locations that could be used for an emergency response.

“We’ve talked about city hall being used for something and we’ve determined that it should be the fire station instead,” Purcell said. “The commission needs to be put together so all these things can be identified and talked about.”

When not focusing on response and recovery, the commission will develop a plan and assess potential threats in the area. The recommendations could range from drainage improvements, infrastructure to resident education.

“We have to have a miti-

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Emergency management commission established News-Dispatch Reporter

While avoiding the brunt of the two biggest floods in the history of Hays County, Dripping Springs City Council members are making sure it city is prepared for the worst.

By a 4-0 vote on Jan. 19, the city council opted to create an emergency management commission, appoint its members and a part-time emergency management coordinator in one fell swoop. Council member Wade King was not present for the vote.

Kay Allen, who is the newly appointed emergency management coordinator, said the commission would serve as a point of communication for residents. It will also serve as a guide for the city on how to manage emergencies on a local level.

“The federal approach to emergency management is that the government can’t do everything,” Allen said. “It takes a whole community approach.”

Dripping Springs began constructing its team four years ago with an informal emergency planning committee led by Allen. The fires in Bastrop and Travis County spurred Allen to develop a plan for the area.

“We were actually watching

“Dripping Springs is way up on the north part of the county and we are far away from where a lot of emergency resources would be coming from ...

We want to be able to start putting a plan in place.”

– Michelle Fischer, city administrator

the fires north of us because they could have come here,” Allen said. “Wildfires remain one of our biggest threats here.”

While Dripping Springs will remain under Hays County’s emergency plan, the area doesn’t have the luxury of a quick response like those in the southern half of the county, Allen said.

“Dripping Springs is way up on the north part of the county and we are far away from where a lot of emergency

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

Additional living options may be on the horizon for Wimberley seniors, but questions remain if the additional housing units will be affordable.

Developers from Merritt Starlight proposed an 80 unit senior living center to city council Jan. 21.

The Wimberley City Council voted 5-0 to support the project’s application for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) with the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs.

“To be competitive, you have to have a resolution of support when applying for tax credits,” said Blake Rue, of Oryx Development Corporation. “This is just the first step.”

The addition of affordable senior living has been on the council’s radar for some time.

The Merritt Starlight Housing Community in Wimberley would sit on eight acres behind Brookshire Brother’s grocery.

Merritt communities have been built in Leander, Buda and will be breaking ground in Dripping Springs.

But it is still a mystery if this would be affordable for Wimberley residents. Only 40 of the 80 units would be designated as subsidized housing.

The rates for the 40 units would be based on the Austin area median income, which is $78,000.

Rue said THDCA uses that income because it considers Wimberley and Hays County to be in the statistical area.

Utility rates, however, are based on rates from the City of San Marcos, since it is the closest housing authority.

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Tax credit senior housing approved

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Dripping Springs concussion team to see revitalization

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

The Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees will begin reviewing protocol on the district’s concussion oversight team and on how to properly deal with player’s concussions.

DSISD sought to reevaluate protocol when the topic on the oversight team came up during the Jan. 18 meeting.

Dripping Springs’ concussion team currently consists of the high school nurse, two athletic trainers and a doctor/neurophysiologist.

The board of trustees created Dripping Springs’ concussion team in 2011 as a result of House Bill 2038, or Natasha’s Law. The law requires each district to have a concussion oversight team to monitor players in UIL sports.

Natasha’s Law requires one physician and an athletic trainer, although it encourages having an advanced practice nurse, neuropsychologist and a physician assistant.

The mindset and

regulations to avoid concussions have notably changed in the past five to ten years, said Dripping Springs head football coach Galen Zimmerman.

“In the past it was just the coaches asking if you were ok,” Zimmerman said. “That’s taken out of their hands now and is determined by certified athletic trainers.”

Diane Flaim, assistant superintendent for learning and innovation, said the district’s concussion team is called when needed.

Flaim said the district uses an Austin-based treatment center called Sports Safe to fulfill the protocol’s requirements, such as baseline concussion testing.

Even with the current protocols, some board members were worried the oversight team is overlooking some issues.

Board president Barbara Stroud said the team’s makeup has changed since the board approved it. Stroud was concerned there is too much reliance on Sports Safe.

“This is great on paper

“[Relying on Sports Safe] is great on paper and what they intend to do is great, but I can tell you from personal experience there are gaps.”

– Shannon O’Conner

and what they intend to do is great,” trustee Shannon O’Conner said. “But I can tell you from personal experience there are gaps.”

While her son received a suspected concussion outside of his UIL sport, O’Conner said nothing was done when he went to play.

“None of that was referenced last year in any way, shape or form,” O’Conner said. “None of the protocol occurred except to check in with the trainer about how you are feeling today.”

O’Conner said she wasn’t the only one concerned about potential cases. Many parents approached her during football season with concerns about their students being allowed to go into locker rooms

on their own when there was concern regarding a concussion.

She said she was concerned about high school sports that are high impact, but not covered by the UIL umbrella.

“This is a big program

to manage and you’ve got a lot of student athletics,” O’Conner said. “And I just want to recommend there’s a follow up to those athletics.”

Flaim said she has reached out to staff and doctors to renew their commitment to the team and address the current protocol.

“The number one goal is child safety, but then also to get them back on the field safely,” Zimmerman said. “You never want to send someone on the field that isn’t ready to go.”

Letter to the Editor RE: HAPPY TAILS AFTER NATIONAL DOG SHOW WIN I first want to congratulate the Kings and their poodle for doing so well at the National Dog Show in Orlando. It takes an enormous amount of time to train and groom these dogs. I used to show Dobermans in the obedience side of dog shows for several years. It takes a long time to obedience train a dog, as well. I always enjoyed seeing the various breeds compete while I was at shows.

However, Eukanuba sponsors several AKC national dogs around the country and it is exciting to participate in them.

None of them are the “most prestigious dog show in the country” as noted in the article. That title has always gone to the

Westminster Dog Show in New York City in February each year near Valentine’s Day. Only dogs that are already champions can complete in this show, while dogs competing in most other shows are trying to win enough points to become champions.

Thank y’all very much for publishing the article.

Showing dogs is really fun and it is nice to expose people to the hobby, especially since horses get most of the loving in Texas.

Patti Barrett Woodcreek, TX

WHO DO YOU TRUST? In reference to the front page article, i.e. Tommy Ratliff’s accusation against Sheriff Cutler, I have several questions.

Did Mr. Ratliff witness the events he mentions.

Or was it heresay?

Why did Mr. Ratliff leave West, TX under a cloud?

After being appointed Sheriff by the Commissioners Court after Allen Bridges suddenly died, why did Mr. Ratliff NOT honor the agreement that Sheriff Bridges had with the City of Buda? The agreement was the county would provide extra patrol – for pay – for the City of Buda.

Mr. Ratliff has not been elected to office in Hays County.

I have known Sheriff Gary Cutler for many years and trust him to continue to uphold and enforce the laws in Hays County and elsewhere. Who do you trust?

Thank you, Tommy Poer Buda, TX

Sheriff ’s Report

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Assault/Family Violence 1:21 p.m. - 4XX Plainview Rd - Jan. 19 Theft 4:49 p.m. - Heb Of Wimberley - Jan. 21 Fraud 12:55 p.m. - Wimberley Post Office - Jan. 25

DRIPPING SPRINGS Burglary/Habitation 5:28 p.m. - 10XX S Sunset Canyon Dr - Jan. 19 Terroristic Threat 11:17 a.m. - Bell Springs Rd At Hwy 290 - Jan. 19 Burglary/Habitation 7:24 p.m. - 155XX Fox Run Dr - Jan. 20 Improper Relationship 8:18 a.m. - Dripping Springs High School - Jan. 20 Burglary/Building 9:01 a.m. - DS Grocery - Jan. 21 Burglary/Building 11:04 a.m. - DS Grocery - Jan. 21 Burglary/Building 5:21 p.m. - 23XX W Hwy 290 - Jan. 21 Possession/Marijuana 10:53 a.m. - Dripping Springs High School - Jan. 21 Theft 9:58 a.m. - 182 Senna Dr - Jan. 21 Injury To Elderly 9:29 p.m. - 10XX Windmill Rd - Jan. 22 Assault/By Threat 11:29 a.m. - 7XX Hart Ln - Jan. 23 Intoxicated/Driver 3:04 a.m. - Whataburger Of Dripping Springs - Jan. 23 Terroristic Threat 12:46 p.m. - 111XX Bonham Ranch Rd - Jan. 25

DRIFTWOOD Assault 3:26 p.m. - R Bar C Ranch - Jan. 20 Theft 2:46 p.m. - Bliss Spillar Ranch - Jan. 20

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Obituary RAY Paul Ray, for four decades the beloved voice of KUT and KUTX’s Twine Time, died on Friday, January 15, in Austin, Texas with his wife Diana at his side and a band of angels to carry him home. His passing leaves a void in Austin’s collective heart, as he spent his life singing for Paul Ray & the Cobras, as radio host, and longestrunning emcee of the Austin Music Awards.

That painful emptiness is quelled by an awardwinning legacy informed by a lifelong love of rhythm & blues and jazz.

Paul Henry Ray was born August 12, 1942, in Dallas, Texas to Charles Lewis and Vera Evans Ray, also passed. He was affectionately known as “Tarzan,” the eleventh of 12 children, including surviving brothers and sisters Robert, Thomas, Butch, Marian, Harriette, Ellen, Patty, and Carl, and deceased siblings Dorothy, Johnny, and Billie Lou. A zillion other relatives, nieces and nephews love and

remember him with respect.

Paul Ray’s singing career began in his teens in the late 50s in Dallas, where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He witnessed Chitlin Circuit acts and regional R&B stars whose names and music he would remind the world of throughout his life. In early acts such as The Playboys, he wore a suit and tie like a big band leader. His warm, supple voice with built-in vibrato crooned ballads and punched rockers, making him a first-call vocalist in the burgeoning Metroplex and the righteous music cultivated between Fort Worth and Dallas.

By the late 60s, he’d attended University of Texas and North Texas State University and befriended Jimmie Vaughan and Doyle Bramhall, migrating with them, Denny Freeman, and families to Austin in 1970 to form Texas Storm.

Ray’s personal retinue now included Diana Thomas, a leggy blonde he’d met in 1968 and married in 1975.

Their romance bridged decades with hearttugging tenderness; Ray dedicated a song to her every show and

faithfully played Motown songs on her birthday.

They traveled together, supported each other, worked together, played together and helped revive Hank Ballard’s career, and on Saturdays after Twine Time, he’d pick up food on the way home for 1 a.m. dinner with her at home in Dripping Springs. On the bittersweet New Year’s Eve of this year, Paul and Diana fell in love again, the lingering note to an endless romance.

Austin might have danced to Paul Ray & the Dallasites at the OneKnite, Soap Creek, and Antone’s, had Doyle Bramhall not suggested the name of his first band, the Cobras, after a La Cucaracha gig where no one showed up. Thus, the first Paul Ray & the Cobras boasted a mixed race lineup featuring Dallas guitarist Denny Freeman and bassist Alex Napier with locals John Henry Alexander on drums and Oscar “Bubu” Watson on percussion, the latter replaced by Rodney Craig on drums and adding Stevie Vaughan on guitar and later Joe Sublett. This classic Cobras lineup that won Band of the Year in the Austin Sun’s 1977 Music Poll, a remarkable feat

during Austin’s Cosmic Cowboy days, facilitating Vaughan’s explosive rise to stardom and the first in decades of Ray’s awards. Other players in Paul Ray’s Cobras lineup included Jim Trimmier, Larry Lange, Bob Dolgan, Paul Constantine, and Ed Vizard playing longforgotten clubs such as the IL Club and Joker’s Lounge. Paul Ray fronted the Cobras until throat trouble forced him off regular singing gigs in the late 70s, returning years later for annual Christmas reunions at the Continental Club in the 2000s.

Besides singing the first song at the opening of the Armadillo with Ramon Ramon & the Four Daddios, Paul Ray produced An Austin R&B Christmas in 1979 and Lou Ann Barton’s Read My Lips in 1989. In 1978, he’d started co-hosting KUT’s Twine Time and took Bill Bentley’s slot permanently in March 1980, turning the show into the land of 1000 dances all year long, with New Year’s, Mardi Gras, and Christmas specials, featuring female vocalists for Mother’s Day and male singers for Father’s Day. Paul Ray’s Jazz and Just Jazz programs were hosted by him also, but Twine

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Bob Dussler said. “I think Four units would be at and hope we will then be the 30 percent mark, or able to view about $432 a the site plan, month. zoning issues, “Those “With only four financial issues are typically units [at 30 and so on befor those percent], the fore we actually who are approve the on a fixed likelihood of me project.” income or or Sissy or anyone The project disability,” will be shovRue said. getting in there el-ready by About is not too great March 1 and 28 of the the developer ... We need to remaining present units would understand, in the will site plans once be at the the tax credit technical sense, 60 percent application is mark and this is neither approved, Rue cost a max low income said. of $864 a month, he or affordable OPEN CARRY said. housing, but below RESTRICTIONS WimberGET SECOND market value.” ley resident Juniper PASS THROUGH Schneider – Juniper Schneider, The WimberWimberley resident said he is exley City Council cited about also passed the the project, second readbut he said it would still ings of solicitations and be difficult for some resiopen carry restrictions in dents to live there.

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“With only four units The solicitation ordi[at 30 percent], the likenance, approved by a 5-0 lihood of me or Sissy or vote, refers to commeranyone getting in there is cial solicitors and allows not too great,” Schneider residents to place signage said. “We need to understating solicitors are not stand, in the technical allowed on the property. sense, this is neither low City Administrator Don income or affordable Ferguson said signage housing, but below marmay also be put at the enket value.” trance of subdivisions if According to the Social the respective homeownSecurity Administration, ers association approves retired or disabled workit. ers on average received Council on Jan. 21 $1,335-$1,165 a month in approved restrictions on 2015. openly carried guns by Rue said the project a 3-2 vote, with council has verbal support from members Mac Mcstate representative Jason Cullough and John White Isaac, who is the authority against. and could shoot down the The ordinance bans project. guns at city hall and only “But at the moment license holders can openwe know little about the ly carry in city parks.

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jamboxes, and home stereos, spilling into Austin’s streets, later to the world, and always rising to the stars. He resonated with authority and knowledge, emphasizing the best in vintage rock & roll, R&B, rockabilly, blues, and soul. Paul Ray’s music presided over countless kisses, breakups, makeups, weddings, funerals, births, but that voice could steal your soul.

Diana Ray would like to thank Dr. Don Counts, Ellie and Joani for being Paul’s earthly angels and her “three musketeers,” Jimmie Vaughan, Denny Freeman, and sister Nancy Schuele. She also wishes friends and fans to know Paul Ray’s homecoming celebration will be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers or other gifts,a fund has been set up at https://www. youcaring.com/dianaray-504662 with 100% of all donations going to funeral, medical and living expenses. Paul would want y’all to keep on rockin’. Keep loving one another.

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Sports

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Dripping Springs Tiger junior Cullen Young (right) goes up for a shot against a San Angelo Central defender during a game at the AT&T Center in December. Young provided the Tigers assistance in their upset win over the Leander Lions Friday.

Tiger hoops take down Lions 53-50

BY MIKE BLACKWELL

News-Dispatch Reporter

The Dripping Springs Tigers basketball team used a fast start and a determined finish to upset the district-leading Leander Lions 53-50 Friday night at Tiger Gym. Leander (14-8) entered the game with a 5-1 district record. But the Tigers employed a relentless zone defense early in the contest that resulted in a 31-19 Dripping Springs lead at halftime.

The Lions chipped away

at the lead in the second half, slicing the Dripping Springs’ advantage to 4035 at the end of the third quarter.

Leander’s Chase Cotton, who scored 19 points in the game, hit a pair of free throws with 1:03 left to play to narrow the Tigers’ lead to 50-47, but Leander got no closer. The Tigers improved to 3-4 in district play and 12-14 overall with the win.

“I’ve told them all year long, ‘Guys, we can

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Texans fall to Navarro

PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM

Wimberley’s Will Simpson, who is guarded by Navarro’s Isaiha Grant goes up for a shot during Friday’s district game at Texan Gym. Simpson led the Texans with 19 points in their 61-56 loss to the Navarro Panthers. Tied 56-56, Navarro shut out the Texans with 51.3 seconds remaining in the game, while making a 23-9 run in the fourth period to walk away with a 61-56 win.

Wimberley led 30-27 at the half and 47-38 in the third period.

Lady Texans take down Panthers

Lady Texans open district play

Junior Yancey Gilmore (10) stays step for step with Navarro sophomore Hailey Teasley.

The Panthers had a chance to send the game into overtime but a pair of free throw shots missed, which gave Wimberley a thrilling 46-44 win. Gilmore put in 8 points for Wimberley.

Wimberley’s Emma Sprague maintains possession of the ball in a nonconference game last Friday against visiting Fort Sam Cole. Sprague scored the first of the Lady Texans’ seven goals in the 7-1 win. The Lady Texans open district play on Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m. vs. Boerne.

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Education

Filing period open for DSISD election

Haydon named ‘life changer’ SUBMITTED REPORT

Dripping Springs Education Foundation (DSEF) presented Kelly Haydon with the Teacher of the Term Award last week. Haydon teaches 3rd grade at Dripping Springs Elementary School and is truly a gifted teacher. She plans engaging math lessons with games in centers and finds something special about every child, taking the time to tell what makes them special. She is creative and innovative in searching out new ways to bring her lessons to life in the classroom. Haydon is truly a team player and great synergizer. This is why she is our “Life Changer” for this term.

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Filing dates to be placed on the ballot in the May 7, 2016, Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees election are Jan. 20, 2016-Feb. 19, 2016. Application packets will be available at the DSISD Administration Building (510 W. Mercer St.). Information also is posted on the district’s website (www. dsisdtx.us), under Board of Trustees (“Becoming a School Board Member”). Candidates for a public school district’s

Board of Trustees 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 qualified voter.

This May, the current terms for trustees Shelly Reeves and Jon Thompson conclude.

Pictured are left to right: Amanda Papp, DSEF board member; Kelly Haydon, recipient of the Teacher of the Term award and a $100 gift card; and Matt Pickens, DSEF board member. South Star Bank underwrites the Teacher of the Term program for the Dripping Springs Education Foundation.

Tigers to host statewide drumline, winter guard contest this weekend STAFF REPORT Over 70 high school color guard and drum line units from across Central Texas will descend upon Dripping Springs Saturday as they participate in the Pageantry in the Springs contest.

The event, hosted by the Dripping Springs Tiger Band Boosters, is a Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) winter guard and winter drumline contest that will be held in the high school competition gym.

Winter guard is an indoor color guard event that combines dance, recorded music and the manipulation of rifles, flags or sabres that’s performed on the gym floor.

Winter drumline features the marching percussion and the front ensemble sections of a marching band.

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of music performance, marching, and theater.

Winter drumline is often referred to as “percussion theater.”

The event will feature 50 schools performing in eight different competitive classes.

The winter drumline portion of the contest has

a full complement of 20 units across five different classes.

In addition to hosting the contest, both the junior varsity and varsity Dripping Springs winter guard units and the Dripping Springs winter drumline will be competing in the event.

The JV winter guard show is entitled “Summer Jam,” while the Dripping Springs varsity winter guard show is entitled “The Greatest Thing.”

Both of the Dripping Springs High School winter guard units are under the direction of Assistant Band Director Derek Woods.

The Winter Drumline show is entitled The Tunnel and features custom-written show music.

The drumline is under the direction of Assistant Band Director Lance Brightwell.

The Winter guard portion of the contest begins at 8 a.m., while the Winter Drumline portion of the contest begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $8 at the door.

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DSISD students qualify for state ‘Reflections’ contest GET FIT. HAVE FUN. SUBMITTED REPORT The creative work of 18 Dripping Springs ISD students will move on to the 2016 Texas PTA “Reflections” State Contest based on artistic merit, creativity, mastery of the medium, and interpretation of the theme.

Each year the DSISD PTA Council hosts the Reflections program for students to submit creative works of art in various categories that follow a theme. The 2016 theme was “Let Your Imagination Fly.” One artwork piece was selected to represent DSISD from each grade division, which ranged from primary, intermediate, middle, and senior, had entries from each Arts category.

Those included dance choreography, visual arts, literature, music composition, photography and film production.

Winners at the state level will advance to the national level.

State results will be posted on the Texas PTA website, txpta.org, in early March.

Students who have qualified for the state contest are:

Molly Blackmon Dripping Springs Elementary School Dance ”Flying” Reece Bonnaure Dripping Springs High School Film Production “Flying High” Sophia Bradner Dripping Springs Elementary School Literature “Delight Song of Sophia Bradner” Jessica DeBerry Rooster Springs Elementary School Music “Imagination of Music” Michelle Edick Dripping Springs High School Dance “Dancing in the Hall of Fame” Stephanie Gearing Dripping Springs Elementary School Dance “A New Flower Blooming” Stephanie Gearing Dripping Springs Elementary School Photography “Inside the Whale” Vivian Gomez Dripping Springs Elementary School Photography “Your Creative Tool” Sydney Hollingsworth Dripping Springs High School Music “To Be Me” Maverick Jacobs Dripping Springs

Elementary School Visual Arts “Peace” Veronica Johnson Walnut Springs Elementary School Visual Arts “The Princess and the Pea” Jacob Lawrence Dripping Springs High School Photography “Ghosts of Bourbon Street” Jamison Malcolm Rooster Springs Elementary School Film Production “The Flying Boat” Miranda McShan Dripping Springs High School Visual Arts “The Universe Is the Limit” Michelle Miyamoto Dripping Springs Middle School Visual Arts “Flying Colors” Avani Shepherd Dripping Springs High School Literature “Eyes Harper Teague Walnut Springs Elementary School Literature “Mia’s Amazing Animals” John Henry Thorne Rooster Springs Elementary School Visual Arts “Fly Imagination Fly” Drew Wilson Dripping Springs Middle School Photography “Unexpected Beauty”

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By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 26th 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: Replat of the East Portion of Lot 15B, Hurlbut Ranch West

CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Oak Hill Parkway Project – Dripping Springs Stakeholder Meeting The City of Dripping Springs has invited the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) to share information with our residents about the Oak Hill Parkway project. We know many of you travel in and out of Austin regularly, and your participation and feedback on the proposed project is important.

WHAT: Oak Hill Parkway Project Stakeholder Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 between 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Walnut Springs Elementary School (gym) 300 Sportsplex Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Attendees are invited to come and go at their own convenience. No formal presentation is planned. Representatives from TxDOT and the Mobility Authority, as well as technical team members, will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.

In October 2012, TxDOT and the Mobility Authority launched the Oak Hill Parkway Environmental Study to determine the best options for addressing traffic congestion and increasing long-term mobility at the intersection of US 290 and SH 71 through Oak Hill. The project team will recommend a preferred alternative in 2017. More information about the Oak Hill Parkway project can be found online at www.OakHillParkway.com.

For more information, please contact Dripping Springs City Hall at 512-8584725.

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His response came after Tommy Ratliff, who is running against Cutler in the March primary, alleged a conspiracy and a cover-up to a 2014

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Continued from pg. 1 play with anybody. We can absolutely play with anybody,’” Tigers coach Craig Swannack said.

“I’ll tell you, this one is all on them, I gave them a pretty tough game plan to execute and the kids went out and nailed it to a T, an absolute T, I’m really proud of them.”

That game plan was a defense the Tigers put together quickly in the days prior to the game.

“We learned that zone in two days,” Swannack said.

“We thought it would be something we could beat them with, and (guard) Blake Roberson was the absolute anchor of that defense tonight.”

“I’ll tell you, this one is all on them, I gave them a pretty tough game plan to execute and the kids went out and nailed it to a T, an absolute T, I’m really proud of them.”

– Craig Swannack, Tigers coach

On the offensive end, the Tigers’ Nick Breen led all scorers with 24 points.

Teammate Cullen Young scored 14 points during the critical second half when Leander, playing the game without a pair of sick starters, made its comeback.

Leander’s Kristian Murphy scored 12.

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Tiger leads team to Disney victory

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n a moment of instinct, Dripping Springs’ Olivia Bonner made a winning goal with a sly corner kick past the goalie.

For a moment, everyone stopped, realizing what the kick meant for the Sting Soccer ClubNorth Austin division after they had put in months of hard work.

The club claimed the Disney Showcase Soccer Tournament championship over New Year’s. The tournament was held at Walt Disney World in Florida and attracts the best select soccer teams around the country.

Bonner, a Dripping Springs High School junior and member of the Lady Tiger soccer team, said a cohesive team and unique coaching helped the team pull together for their greatest game.

“He definitely stressed not being too nervous,” Olivia said. “There’s a difference between being intense and playing the game to being so nervous you can’t pass the ball.”

Bonner said she has experienced various coaching dynamics since she began sports. She started kicking a ball around at 5 years old and

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The team, consisting of girls from all over Austin and Central Texas, kept its momentum and won the Disney tournament 2-1. It was the first time the team had ever played in the tournament. Back row left to right: Coach Oscar Draguicevich, Ellis Patterson,Dina Draguicevich, Marissa Porras, Amber Posthauer, Alexandra Fagerberg, Katelyn Sesny, Ryleigh Britton. Front row left to Right: Kyah Carlson, Peyton Howe, Ella Concannon, Olivia Bonner, Koral Hughes, Leah Rivas-Leal, Alison Navarro, Danielle Escutia. Not pictured: Ashton Potter, McKenzie Houghton

played soccer and hockey in Massachusetts.

After the family moved to hockey free Dripping Springs, she began looking for select teams.

“I like team sports and having people to enjoy winning with,” she said.

“I’ve never been great with hand-eye coordination so this is the best thing for me.”

Last year she got a call about a new team in Austin who needed a good defender. Olivia quickly acclimated to the team, which had eight players from her last club.

“Everyone was super friendly to me and it was really cool,” Bonner said.

“You see a lot of teams where the girls can be stand-offish.”

Olivia’s mom, Susan, said coach Oscar Draguicevich, director of coaching for north Austin, didn’t act like a typical coach.

“His coaching style is very calm, he’s not a yeller and he gives direction,” Susan said. “His personality has helped these girls be secure in their skill set but calm on the field.”

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Pageantry in the Springs

The Dripping Springs Tiger Band Boosters will be hosting Pageantry in the Springs, a TCGC (Texas Color Guard Circuit) Winterguard and Winter Drumline contest on Saturday, Jan. 30 in the high school competition gym.This contest will feature more than fifty colorguard units from high schools across Central Texas, performing in eight different competitive classes. The Winterguard portion of the contest begins at 8 a.m., and the Winter Drumline portion of the contest begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $8 at the door, and the public is encouraged to attend.

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hardcore drills, each practice was relaxed and like a fun game, Olivia said. The mentality stayed the same during actual contests.

When it came to the championship game at Disney, that relaxed intensity made all the difference.

At the second half, Olivia positioned herself for a corner kick. With

the score tied 1-1, the ball easily rolled in front of her.

“Then she just buried it into the goal,” Draguicevich said. “Olivia is mostly a defender and but she decided to move forward and it paid dividends.”

The team celebrated and got back to business.

With 25 minutes left, the whole team stepped up and held the score until the last second.

The importance of the win didn’t dawn on Olivia until they were standing on a podium with trophy in hand.

“We took care of our opportunities and held them off,” Olivia said.

“It was really a matter of knowing we were winning and making sure we played our best.”

After a long drive and well-deserved rest, Olivia returned to Texas to continue practicing and competing in high school soccer.

Olivia said she is looking at colleges for nursing school, but doesn’t plan to play in her collegiate years.

“When I picture myself in the future I do see myself on a club team,” Olivia said. “It’s good exercise, but it’s more for the game, because I love playing soccer.”

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“We have to have a mitigation responsibility,” Allen said. “We have to see what we can do to prevent as much as possible.”

Allen, Bonnie Humphrey, Curt Marek, Gordon DeWitte, DeNae Lee, Ron Hood, Chrystal Wells and Shannon Burke will serve on the commission.

Allen said members of the commission range from business owners to nonprofit and faith based organizations.

The commission is looking to add one more resident and two emergency response representatives to its ranks.

The organization of local emergency response teams has be-

come a trend in the Hill Country. Ace Hardware in Wimberley manifested a central response center during the first few hours of the Memorial Day flood.

Months later, the Blanco River Recovery Team was created to monitor and organize recovery in Hays and its surrounding counties.

Flood construction repairs continue

Hays County continues to work to repair flood-damage roads, such as the low water bridge between Woodcreek Drive and Cypress Creek Road in Wimberley, shown above.

Beautiful blue jays

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HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS RETURN TO HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE DEER CREEK OF WIMBERLEY HAS BEEN

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recently saw three blue jays eating sunflower seeds on my back deck, most handsome birds with a blue body and white chest.

What can I tell you about blue jays that you don’t already know? Well, let’s start with their size, some 12 inches long and weighing about three ounces, and mention that they can make soft, warbling chirps but also screech out a distinctive hawk call that sounds quite authentic.

Usually seen in pairs and flocks, blue jays are very protective of their nests and will even dive bomb humans, much like a mockingbird, when threatened.

Currently, jays are eating acorns they stored last summer, in addition to whatever seeds they can come across. They will also eat suet, peanuts either whole or shelled, bread scraps and corn.

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