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Locals ask for safety on U.S. 290

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

Dripping Springs neighbors grimaced Thursday after another serious accident occurred along U.S. Highway 290.

A five-car collision at US 290 and Holder Lane left one woman seriously injured. The accident marks the second wreck at Holder Lane in the span of a week and another page in the almost daily accident reports on Highway 290.

The chaos began around 8:30 Thursday morning when a dark green Mustang traveling eastbound crossed the double yellow line, said Department of Public Safety (DPS) state trooper Bryan Lietz.

The Mustang hit a white

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A five car collision ended with a Silverado crashing into the ditch and its driver STAR flighted out early last Thursday morning. Officials said a distracted driver crossed the double yellow lines and hit a white pickup near Holder Lane.

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On Monday, Feb. 8, the League of Women Voters of Hays County will sponsor a public debate for candidates in the upcoming primary election at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 East Hopkins Street, in San Marcos. Hays County Democratic and Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election have been invited to participate.

They include candidates for Sheriff, County Commissioner Pct. 3, Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1 & 2, Constable Pct. 2 and Pct. 5, and Republican Party Chair. Candidates in contested races will answer questions concerning their issues and qualifications for the office. Candidates in uncontested races will be introduced but will not debate.

Monday, Feb. 8 from 6:308:30 p.m. Wimberley Valley Art League hosts its monthly meeting at Wimberley Community Center. The meeting will feature portrait demonstration by local artist Bernice Scott Brown. The public is welcome. Call (512) 826-4286 or visit wimberleyartleague. org for more information.

The Wimberley Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Lutheran Church, 101 W. Spoke Hill Drive. Refreshments and socialization typically begin at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting

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Hoteliers need regs? City says yes

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

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Riley Steinecke, of Wimberley, sets up her lamb after competing at the 2016 Hays County Livestock Show last week. Students from all over the county visited Dripping Springs Ranch Park to show off their handiwork.

Wimberley thrives on the success of local businesses and visitors who spend their money in the community.

But the influx of unregulated lodging businesses may keep local hoteliers from feeling that success.

There are well over 20 lodging operations within the city limits and extraterrestrial jurisdiction (ETJ) without conditional use permits (CUP), said City Administrator Don Ferguson.

He said he expects there are many more.

Conditional use permits are required when someone wants to use land in a way that doesn’t reflect the zoning it’s in.

To obtain a permit, owners must adhere to the city’s safety regulations and pay fees like any other business.

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North Hays EMS looks to increase tax cap

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

Springs, to Driftwood, to Henly.

According to Krudop, the News-Dispatch Reporter district responds to an average of 127 calls per month, which Anticipated growth over the amounts to four calls per day. next few years has an emergency “It’s not a perfect projecservice district (ESD) preparing tion, but it’s a reasonable one,” to ask residents to increase the Krudop said. “If you double your ceiling on the taxes it could levy. population, you have to double Hays County ESD No. 1, your service.” which services much of the According to the ESD’s longDripping Springs area, seeks to range plan, the district would hold an election this have to collect taxes May to raise its tax at a rate of 5 cents per cap from 3 to 7 cents $100 valuation over ESD 1 TOWN per $100 valuation. the next two to three HALL MEETING If voters approve, years to manage the Feb. 11 from 7-8 the ESD would then growth. p.m. at Dripping increase its tax rate A consulting comSprings City Hall to 5 cents. ESD 1’s pany hired to assess (511 Mercer St.) current tax rate is the ESD’s LRP found 2.42 cents per $100 it was “valid” and that valuation. the ESD’s current tax The ESD, which was created rate wouldn’t support service “at in 1988, has not held an election its current level.” to raise the tax ceiling in 10 to 12 Krudop said the ESD in 2015 years, according to commission was forced to use $500,000 from president Walter Krudop. its reserves to maintain service.

ESD 1 began planning for But two dilemmas could arise growth when they crafted a if the ESD cannot tax beyond long-range plan (LRP) in Walter its 3-cent capacity. That inKrudop said. He added the cludes not being able to add an commission estimated that additional ambulance to cover growth in the Dripping Springs the city during peak hours in the area would double in the next daytime. decade.

ESD 1 has four ambulance ESD No. 1 covers 288 square units, but only two of them are miles ranging from Dripping operational on a 24-hour basis.

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A paramedic stands next to an Emergency Service District No. 1 ambulance at its station on Sportsplex Drive in Dripping Springs. The ESD is considering holding an election to raise its tax cap.

The ESD plans to purchase a third ambulance to cover peak times.

If the entity cannot tax beyond three cents, the ESD might be forced to cut services, Krudop

said.

“We may not be able to maintain two ambulances 24/7,” Krudop said. “When we look at

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Deadly growing pains in Dripping Springs

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

The increasing number of traffic accidents along U.S. Highway 290 in Dripping Springs in recent weeks is pushing city, county and even state officials to strive to solve congestion problems on the roadway.

Their concern comes as car accidents have occurred on almost a daily basis on the highway. More than two accidents in the past month required the involvement of STAR flight, with two accidents occurring at the exact location within a week.

Much of the concern centers around the explosive growth in Dripping Springs over the past five years.

A study commissioned by the city for its transportation plan update in 2014 concluded “significant growth would occur” because of “extensive residential development.”

According to the study, 66,000 vehicles will travel U.S. 290 east of Sportsplex Drive by 2025. The area currently sees only 32,100 vehicles.

Over the past few years, the city has facilitated

PUBLIC FORUM REGARDING HOLDER LANE

March 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Dripping Springs City Hall (511 Mercer St.)

improvements at intersections within the city limits, such as Sportsplex Drive. City Engineer Rick Coneway said the city is also working with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve intersection of the Headwaters and Arrowhead streets.

But a major issue, Coneway said, is only 1,0002,000 people live within the city limits, while about 30,000 people are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

“During times of prosperity there are a lot of issues,” Coneway said.

“We have to find ways to increase traffic movement and make it flow better.”

There isn’t much the city can do on U.S. 290, however, as the highway is controlled by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Coneway cited the Holder Lane area as an example, which is in the ETJ. The

right-of-ways are owned by TxDOT. Hays County Precinct No. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant said the county is now taking steps to push TxDOT forward with U.S. 290 improvement projects.

Whisenant, state representative Jason Isaac, TxDOT officials and the city of Dripping Springs will hold a public forum at city hall regarding Holder Lane on March 9. Residents are asked to attend and share their concerns.

The meeting was planned quickly after a petition reached 500 signatures for TxDOT to address Holder Lane. Over 200 of those signatures came after a major car accident at Holder Lane on Jan. 28.

The county is also looking at multiple ways to potentially loop around the Dripping Springs portion of U.S. 290.

The idea of a loop is the spur behind the county’s FM 150 improvement project. A separate loop project could connect Roger Hanks Parkway to Sawyer Ranch Road, he said.

“It’s hard, but we have to have the government process to move at the rate of growth in Hays County,” Whisenant said.

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Wimberley: Are hoteliers regs needed?

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Ferguson said the CUP Those who are grandpermit process gives fathered in or operate neighbors a chance to outside the city limits support or object a busiwon’t be required to obness in an area that may tain a CUP. Owners in the only be zoned residential.

ETJ will still have to file to “This is also to protect contribute to HOT. neighborhoods, it’s not “It was a combination a restriction without a of things that made us purpose,” take action,” FerFerguson said. guson said. “But There are “These busiit had nothing to nesses have to currently do with the hotel have a minimal occupancy tax.” more impact on Albert Valera, the neighborHotel Floral and than 300 Fauna owner, hood.”

He said the the problem locations said city began began years ago noticing issues when groups around months after like Airbnb and adopting ordiWimberley Home Away nances requirmade it easy to that are ing short-term rent out rooms. rentals to have “I get calls listed on a CUP. asking to meet “We’ve seen the rates of AirbAirbnb. it more and nb,” Valera said. more and it’s “These guys are something we’ve become highly profitable because concerned about,” Ferthey aren’t in regulation.” guson said. “It’s a comThere are currently pliance issue and a lot of more than 300 locations people don’t understand around Wimberley that what the requirements are listed on Airbnb. The are.” site doesn’t highlight if the The city began collocation has a permit. lecting information on But Valera said many the unregulated lodgings lodging owners avoid months before the Memo- paying fees and home rial Day flood. safety improvements by It will now send letters going under the radar. over the next few weeks to Business owners wantthose who are operating ing to obtain a CUP must without permits, expay a $400 fee. Valera said plaining the process and he had to spend $110,000 the reprimands for not to outfit his property with complying. a required fire suppres-

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Burglary/Habitation - 7:16 p.m. - 10XX Westland Ridge Jan. 27 Burglary/Habitation - 9:35 a.m. - Bliss Spillar Ranch - Jan. 28 Burglary/Habitation - 10:58 a.m. - Bliss Spillar Ranch Jan. 28 Theft - 1:17 p.m. - 17XX Flint Rock Loop - Jan. 28 Theft - 4:02 p.m. - Trinity Hills Dr At Willington Dr - Feb. 1

DRIPPING SPRINGS sion system.

“Many places aren’t safe and it will become a significant problem,” he said. “It’s not only a problem for guests but it is starting to erode the lodging business.”

Valera said he’s lost customers because he can’t match room rates of Airbnbs in the area.

Valera said he’s begun to discount rooms to help pay taxes and draw in costumers.

“There’s going to be a lot of hoteliers going out of business,” he said.

“There is potential for greater risk for everyone.”

Concerns about shortterm rental websites and unregulated operations have become a concern all over the country. Valera said he found 167 unregulated lodging properties while conducting his own research.

“It’s not hard to control,” Valera said. “It’s hard because it’s out of control in Wimberley.”

Theft/Vehicle - 3:19 p.m. - Dripping Springs Rv Park - Jan. 26 Fraud - 1:30 p.m. - 10XX Lost Valley Rd - Jan. 27 Theft - 3:09 a.m. - 1XX Russell Ln - Jan. 27 Credit/Debit Card Abuse - 12:37 p.m. -10XX Windmill Rd - Jan. 28 Fraud - 12:55 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - Jan. 28 Theft - 2:58 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - Jan. 28 Assault/Bodily Injury - 7:28 p.m. - Chicken Express - Jan. 29 Narcotics - 3:58 p.m. - 4XX Hwy 290 - Feb. 1 Terroristic Threat - 9:18 a.m. - Triple S Feed - Feb.1

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Assault - 1:24 p.m. - Katherine Anne Porter School - Jan. 26 Possession/Controlled Substance - 8:47 a.m. - Twin Mountain Manor - Jan. 26 Terroristic Threat - 4:33 p.m. - X De Luna Ln - Jan. 26 Injury To Child - 11:27 a.m. - Wimberlety Substation - Jan. 27 Theft - 3:10 p.m. - Rupert Neve Design - Jan. 28 Assault - 9:39 a.m. - Wimberley Substation - Jan. 29 Burglary/Habitation - 9:58 p.m. - 172XXRr 12 - Jan. 29 Assault/Aggravated/Deadly Weapon - 11:20 p.m. - Area Of 4XX High Mesa Dr - Jan. 30 Assault/By Contact - 8:00 a.m. - Wimberley High School - Feb. 1 Burglary/Vehicle - 10:24 a.m. - Spoke Hollow Rd at Rr 12 - Feb.1 Theft - 9:58 a.m. - X Deerfield Dr Unit D - Feb. 1

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Coloring between the wines Nostalgic Wimberley meetup group promotes stress relief

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

said. “She said it’s such a stress relief for her.”

Most of the attendees were moms uzanne White and or grandmothers, Bonnie Hobbins did though some men have everything together expressed interest. when they were dorm mates at the University of Goodson said many enjoy the program Texas at Austin. because all they have to It was a connection do is show up. that ranged from de“We just let people tear stressing to finding out a page and go to work husbands. coloring,” Goodson said.

Now the best “A lot of people brought friends and others their own because they are de-stressing and were already coloring.” reconnecting at the Goodson, who also Wimberley Valley works at The Sassy Library’s adult coloring Scrapper in Wimberley, book meet up. said the shop started The once-a-month ordering the books after event provides colored people kept pencils, coming in coloring and asking books and for them. wine to Now everyone Goodson who attends. owns a stack Around of coloring 17 people books. showed “It was up the really easy first week to forget program about time,” director Goodson Kathleen said. “For me Goodson it was like said. being in a “[Library dark room, volunteer] the rest of the Carolyn had world just read that it is disappears.” such a trend As the and that attendees people are colored really into along, they it,” Goodson would stop said. “It is for a bit and right up ask what my alley their friends anyways thought of because I the picture. do a lot of Hobbins the art stuff said just the here.” social aspect Adult and feeling coloring of nostalgia books can – Deb Murphy, helps take now be art therapist her stress found at away. most retail “I used to stores, like to color,” Hobbins and the American Art said. “I remember doing Therapy Association this as a child but never acknowledged the thought about doing it as pastime as a helpful selfan adult.” help regime.

Murphy said there Deb Murphy, an art are many reasons using therapist in San Antonio, coloring books could be said while the outlined beneficial. pages can’t replace “It’s like ‘Painting clinical art therapy, it has proven to help with stress With a Twist,’ where people are trying to do and anxiety. something they didn’t get “I’d put this in the to do before,” Murphy same category as doing said. “There are a lot of a crossword or knitting,” benefits to creating a Murphy said. “Whenever product and expressing someone has anxiety, themselves.” you want to encourage Goodson said the people to do something colors and wine will be soothing.” laid out once a month, White said she was but the exact days may into the calming craze change. Even so, she long before the library expects it to grow and group begun. She gave pull in more people. out coloring books for “You could do a Christmas and another to pattern, or not, or you her friend while at Texas.

“When she first started can do a color theme,” Hobbins said. “All I have doing it, or whenever to think about is the color she’s on the phone she and the area of the page.” starts coloring,” White News-Dispatch Reporter

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“It’s like ‘Painting With a Twist,’ where people are trying to do something they didn’t get to do before ...

There are a lot of benefits to creating a product and expressing themselves.”

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Suzanne White (left) and Bonnie Hobbins (right) take a break from their own coloring pages to peer at their friend’s work. The pair attended the Wimberley Valley Library’s adult coloring book meet up after hearing about the relaxing craze.

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Sports

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Danielle Northrup beats Marble Falls’ Aspen Woerner (33) to the ball to pull down an offensive rebound for Dripping Springs. A 12-3 run by the Lady Tigers in the third period helped to secure the 42-39 win over the visiting Mustangs.

Lady Tigers corral Mustangs 42-39 STAFF REPORT

A fourth quarter Marble Falls Lady Mustang surge wasn’t enough to topple the Dripping Springs Tigers Friday as they claimed a key 42-39 district win at Tiger Gym. With the win, Dripping Springs (17-12, 4-7) moved into a tie for fifth place in the 25-5A standings. The Lady Tigers are two games behind East View, which currently holds the fourth and final playoff spot in the district with three games left.

Dripping Springs traveled to play at East View Tuesday.

Tiger senior Amanda O’Banan posted a doubledouble on the night as she scored 13 points and snagged 12 rebounds. Dripping Springs senior Kaylen Morrison contributed 13 points on the night.

O’Banan went 3 of 12 from the field, while Morrison shot 50 percent in the ball game.

Sophomore Brianna Morrow finished with six points in the game.

But it was Marble Falls which held the upper hand early as they led 21-17 at halftime.

Dripping Springs responded by outscoring the Lady Mustangs 12-3 in the third frame to take a 29-24 advantage.

Both offenses opened up in the fourth frame as both teams combined for 28 points in the quarter. Dripping Springs held on for the win despite being outscored by Marble Falls 1513 in the final frame.

The Lady Tigers crashed the boards for 26 rebounds, with 20 of those rebounds snagged on the defensive glass. Dripping Springs’ defense accumulated nine steals in the game.

Dripping Springs hosts state ranked Vista Ridge for its home finale Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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Lady Tigers take down Mustangs 6-0

Jane Atwood and Blu Patterson (13) both work to head the ball away from Marble Falls’ midfielder in a district 254A match at Dripping Springs last Friday night. Johanna Lindquist and Morgan Yount each scored a goal and Hailey Hodsden and Ziva Payer had a pair of goals each in the 6-0 win.

Realignment shifts focus for Tigers

BY MOSES LEOS III

News-Dispatch Editor

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Junior Kaylen Morrison makes a three-point shot over Morgan Haygood, who is defending on the play for Marble Falls. Morrison hit a pair of key treys, put in a couple of two-pointers and was 3 for 4 from the line to total 13 points in the 42-39 Lady Tigers win over Marble Falls.

Lengthy bus rides will be the norm for Dripping Springs athletics starting next season after the UIL completed its biennial realignment process.

On Monday, Dripping Springs was grouped into the new District 26-5A, which includes Boerne Champion, Castroville Medina Valley, Kerrville Tivy, Lockhart, Marble Falls, Alamo Heights and Seguin The realignment, which will run from 2016-2018, will encompass football, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball and track and field.

But the move south wasn’t unexpected, according to Dripping Springs athletic coordinator Galen Zimmerman One major factor for the move was three of Dripping Springs’ current District 25-5A foes moving up a classification.

Vandegrift, Vista Ridge and Leander, which are currently a part of District 25-5A, submitted enrollments in November surpassing the UIL’s mark for schools in the 6A classification.

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In addition, Zimmerman said he saw five different scenarios of where Dripping Springs could have landed. Several scenarios had Dripping Springs shifting its focus south.

But Zimmerman said there was an element of surprise when the final alignments were released.

“This was a little different than any (projection) I had seen,” he said.

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Education

Pageantry in the Springs Tigers host Central Texas winterguard, drumline competition

DSISD teacher nominated for recognition

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News-Dispatch Reporter

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Tiger percussion group earns second place

The power and precision of front ensemble and marching percussion rang through the rafters in Dripping Springs’ Tiger Gym during Saturday’s Pageantry in the Springs event. The event, conducted by the Texas Color Guard Circuit, featured over 20 percussion groups from across the state.

The Dripping Springs High School percussion group, which performed their show “The Tunnel,” finished with a score of 73.95 to claim second place in the Scholastic Marching Open division.

Dripping Springs is slowly becoming more than just a blip on the map. Dripping Springs ISD may even garner national attention by virtue of a teacher’s nomination for the National LifeChanger Of the Year Award.

Lisa Stroll, a fourth grade teacher at Dripping Springs Elementary School, was nominated for the award. Stroll will be in a pool of 16 other teachers from across the country to receive cash awards that are split with the individual and their school.

The national Grand Prize is $10,000. Winners will be announced in early 2016.

The award recognizes and rewards educators and employees in K-12 public and private schools from across the country. Awards are given to those who make a marked difference in students’ lives by exemplifying excellence, positive

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Lindsey Herring, who nominated Stroll, said Stroll always goes above and beSTOLL yond for her students.

“She takes teaching to the next level, using a unique style that meets the individualized needs of each child and engages the entire classroom,” Herring said. “Stroll is a true inspiration to everyone who works with her, challenging us to be great educators.”

Stroll also has a chance to win the LifeChanger Spirit Award. The award is given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for them.

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Dripping Springs’ Tiger Gym was the hub for over 40 winter guard groups from across the state as they waived their flags and tossed their rifles and sabers during the Pageantry in the Springs competition Saturday.

The competition, which was conducted by the Texas Color Guard Circuit, featured eight divisions ranging from the Cadet to the Scholastic World.

Dripping Springs competed in the blue round of the Scholastic A division with its show entitled, “The Greatest Thing.” Dripping Springs’ winterguard finished with a score of 65.98.

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Advertisement for: RFP 15-005(2) Athletic Uniforms & Equipment Multiple Award Dripping Springs Independent School District is requesting proposals for Athletic Uniforms & Equipment under RFP # 15-005(2) Athletic Uniforms & Equipment-Multiple Award. Proposals will be received in the Business Office of the Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 West Mercer Street P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist. Any questions pertaining to the proposal specifications should be directed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist, michelle.lyons@dsisd.txed.net. Proposals will be submitted and must be received by 2:00 p.m. (CST) on March 04, 2016.

The proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud upon submission.

Dripping Springs Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the bids received, and to accept the offer(s) most advantageous to the District.

Advertisement for: RFP 15-004(2) Clothing ApparelMultiple Award Dripping Springs Independent School District is requesting proposals for Clothing Apparel under RFP # 15-004(2) Clothing Apparel-Multiple Award.

Proposals will be received in the Business Office of the Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 West Mercer Street P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist. Any questions pertaining to the proposal specifications should be directed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist, michelle.lyons@ dsisdtxed.net. Proposals will be submitted and received by 2:00 p.m. (CST) on March 04, 2016.

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NOTICE ESTABLISHING OFFICES OF DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAYS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with V.T.C.A., Water Code, Chapter 49, as amended, the Board of Directors of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (the “District”) has, on October 8, 2015, established offices outside the boundaries of the District at 401 Congress Avenue, Suites 2100 and 2200, Austin, Texas 78701, which offices are declared to be public places and open to the public for the purpose of conducting meetings of the Board of Directors and which may be used for the storage of District records, for the mailing address of the District and for the transaction of such business as is not required to be done within the District. In addition, the District has established an additional office outside the boundaries of the District at 235 Ledge Stone Drive, Austin, Texas 78737, which will be used for the storage of District engineering records and may be used for meeting purposes, public bid openings and for the transaction of such business as is not required to be done within the District, which office is hereby declared to be a public place and open to the public and a separate office for meeting purposes.

In addition, the District has established an additional office outside the boundaries of the District at 12930 Nutty Brown Road, Austin, Texas 78737, which location may be used for such meetings as the Board of Directors

deems necessary and at the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, Room 301, San Marcos, Texas 78666 for purpose of attending meetings of the Hays County Commissioners Court. Any such public meetings called and held at the 12930 Nutty Brown Road location will be open to the public; however, at all other times, such location is to remain inaccessible and off-limits to the public, in accordance with health and safety considerations, applicable laws and regulations and policies of the District.

This Notice supersedes and replaces any prior Notice Establishing Offices of the District.

YOU WILL THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOREGOING FACTS. October 8, 2015 /s/Douglas L. Botts, President

NOTICE ESTABLISHING OFFICES OF DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAYS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

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Consider your wastewater system when buying a home

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ear Terese, I’m considering a move to Dripping Springs from the big city. I’ve never had a septic system before, I’m used to just flushing without giving any thought to where the water goes.

What are some things to consider when purchasing a home with a septic system?

Bitsy Dear Bitsy, Wastewater systems in larger cities are often run by the local city government. Some rural subdivisions and developments often have a PUD or MUD that handles wastewater. However, many homes in the hill country often have an on-site sewer system (the septic) to handle the waste of one household.

Many older homes have a “conventional” system – which is a tank with a drain field to disperse the fluids thru the soil in a drain field and collect solid matter in the tank. The tank must be “pumped” out every few years.

New septic systems are “aerobic” and often have a system. This type of system often has a maintenance agreement with a contractor to help keep it performing well. Every county has different rules and requirements. Check with the county to see

Dear Terese

by Terese Perabody

what type of permits are required to have a septic system. Also, when purchasing a home, I highly recommend having the septic system inspected by a local firm familiar with the county rules, to give you an idea on what type of system you have, if it was properly permitted, how well it was maintained, and any possible repairs needed before you occupy your new home.

Dear Terese, How often are closings delayed at the last minute? Do you ever have buyers or sellers bail out at the last minute?

Shane Dear Shane, Although it can happen, it is rare for closings to be delayed. Communication between the lender and the title company is crucial. Cash purchases normally go very smoothly. The most common delays now are caused by issues related to the loan. Sometimes there are some “conditions” required by the lender that must be taken

care of prior to closing.

There are certain changes to the loan that may delay the preparation of the Closing Disclosure (formally known as the HUD or settlement statement). The lending world has changed quite a bit in the past decade, but the process in place now should help avoid any type of unexpected issues related to the loan and preparation of the closing documents for title. As far as closings that fall apart, a legal contract normally protects both parties to avoid this scenario. One of my clients decided not to purchase a home at the last minute, and had to forfeit the escrow funds to the seller.

Another time, the buyer passed away before the closing. In over 20 years, once the contract is out of the option period, 99.9% of my clients have closed without any major hiccups.

Dear Terese, What’s the best way to start the home purchase process? Should I go look at homes first?

Shauna Dear Shauna, If you need a loan to purchase your home, I would recommend getting a preapproval letter or conditional loan approval letter from your

lender first. That way, you know what your budget is before shopping.

Once you have your price point in mind, decide what is important to you – location, schools, house size, or other must have items? You can certainly try to find the home that has all the items that are important to you, but often buyers will give up one or two items if the price is right. Once you’ve identified several homes that you would like to visit, I would suggest going out in one day to see 5-7 homes. Talk with your agent about the market – if it is a hot market, you may need to move quickly. Hopefully, one of those will be a perfect fit and we can write up an offer at the end of the day!

Tip of the day: February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March.

–J.R. Stockton Terese Peabody, Broker Associate, Stanberry & Associates GRI, CRS, ABR, SRES, CNE, GREEN, CLHMS 400 Hwy 290 W, B-101, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 terese@stanberry.com, www.tpeabody.com 512894-3488 office, 512-6997711 cell

ESD 1

Continued from pg. 1 the numbers carefully … we may have to eventually cut back to one-and-ahalf, which means we may only have overnight one ambulance on service.”

A second factor could be an increase in “Level Zero” calls within ESD 1’s service area.

“Level Zero” is called when both ESD 1’s ambulance units are dispatched and no other ambulance is available.

In one out of every six calls, both ESD 1 ambulance units are already deployed, according to an ESD 1 handout.

ESD 1 takes an average of 127 calls per month, or 4 calls per day, using 2 ambulances to cover 244 square miles.

ESD 1 must then call for a third ambulance from the San Marcos Hays County EMS, which it is currently under contract with.

But ESD 1 officials are concerned the amount of “Level Zero” calls could increase with population

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growth. Such a scenario could mean the ESD would rely on EMS units from Wimberley, Buda and Kyle to assist.

“The first hour of patient care is absolutely critical in having a beneficial outcome, and the best outcome that you could

wish for,” Krudop said.

ESD 1 will hold a town hall meeting on Feb. 11 to gauge public input on its proposed tax cap election.

While Krudop wasn’t sure how the public would react, he said once people understand their proposal, they will see the balance.

“They have to choose whether they want to maintain service they have now, given growth in the future, or deal with the scenario that is a reasonable one,” he said. “If that’s okay for service to go down, that’s the choice they make.”

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Continued from pg. 1 and program begins at 10 a.m. Call (305) 304-4686 for more information.

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ESD 1 Town Hall Meeting

North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD1) is the organization responsible for emergency medical services in north Hays County, including Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Henley. The district is considering a tax rate increase to accomodate the growing population.

The meeting will be held Feb. 11 from 7-8 p.m. at Dripping Springs City Hall at 511 Mercer Street.

Texas Water Symposium

Head to Texas State University in San Marcos at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 for a conversation among leading groundwater scientists about the long-term health of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, and its ability to sustainably serve the needs of a thirsty region. Texas State University Geography Department, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, and the Hill Country Alliance have gathered a highly qualified group of aquifer scientists to explore the various aspects of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer’s characteristics and carrying capacity. The event is free.

Prayer Flag Sunday

Join your Wimberley friends and neighbors on Feb. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at Bent Tree Gallery (105 Hinson Road) in Wimberley to create a prayer flag. As part of the city’s healing from the 2015 floods, the Wimberley Vally Arts and Cultural Alliance is embarking on a project to have the Wimberley community create prayer flags using images and messages personal to them. A donation of $5 is requested. Supplies

will be provided and docents will be available to guide you.

Hays County Hunger STRIKE

The Hays County Hunger STRIKE will be held Friday, Feb. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Sunset Bowling Lanes in San Marcos.

Hunger STRIKE is an annual bowling tournament benefiting the Hays County Food Bank.

It is a fun-filled fundraiser to raise awareness about how Hays County businesses and civic groups can help feed neighbors struggling to live within their limited means. Visit www. haysfoodbank.org/ events/hunger-strike/ to register your team and for more information.

Garden volunteers needed

It’s time to prepare the gardens at the EmilyAnn Theatre for spring planting. Between now and early March, gardener Norm Rolling will be composting all of the beds at the EmilyAnn and he could use some help. Workdays are planned for Feb. 16 and 23 at 9 a.m. If you’d like to participate, send a message to Rebecca Stoian at rebecca@emilyann.org.

Dripping Springs Toastmasters

Every Tuesday, improve your communication and speaking skills while enjoying an hour of fun, growth and great energy. The Toastmasters meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Bank, 100 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.

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Mascots are for the birds

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News-Dispatch Contributor

Maybe you have noticed birds and professional sports have a great relationship. Just look at all the teams named after birds.

The National Football League has Cardinals, Falcons, Ravens and Seahawks. The National Hockey League has Mighty Ducks and Penguins, and once had Thrashers. Major League Baseball has Blue Jays, Cardinals and Orioles.

Atlanta is probably the most birdy city when it comes to sports teams, having had Falcons, Hawks and Thrashers.

And, closer to home, Austin once had a hockey team named after Bats.

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Continued from pg.4 merman, the district will start assessing possible changes in the athletic travel budget during the spring.

Dripping Springs will travel an average of 130 miles round trip within its new district. Their longest trip will be a 194-mile round trip journey to Cas-

troville, which is southwest of San Antonio.

But for Zimmerman, the focus for his athletic programs remains on getting “better day to day.”

“We are in a tough district, and we’re going into another tough district,” Zimmerman said.

While Tiger athletics will

go up against a new set of opponents, he said it won’t change “how things are done.” “[The change] adds a little apprehension, but I think it keeps things fresh and hopefully it keeps me and our coaches on our toes,” Zimmerman said.

“It’s exciting.”

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U.S. 290 from Holder Lietz said the two people Lane to Dos Lagos Drive.

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Dr. Ghizland Benchekroune (Dr. B) joins Dr. Rebecca Kim at Seton Lockhart Family Health Center in continuing to bring comprehensive healthcare services to the children in our community.

The petition also calls for the speed limit to be dropped to 60 miles per hour.

Culver understands the danger of the intersection. She said her neighbor’s vehicle was hit near Holder Lane seven days before Thursday’s collision.

“We’ve always known this was a dicey area,” Culver said. “But now it seems like the traffic has become exponential.”

But within four hours of Thursday’s accident, 200 signatures were added to the petition. It met the goal of 500 signatures over the next few days.

Culver said she is working with local and state officials to set up a public meeting where people can voice their concerns.

“People say, well if the speed limit is 70, I can go 80,” she said. “This is obviously striking a chord and we have to push this.”

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