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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 22
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FM 150
The stars at night are big and bright....
Citizens panel to help county form future BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
only be grandfathered in if it was in operation before the conditional use permit (CUP) regulation was set, Ferguson said. Owners would have had to present records that go back to April 1, 2001. He said the process would also be cumbersome because many owners lost records during the 2015 Memorial Day and Halloween floods. “Again, I think it is kind of unrealistic to go back 16 years into this city’s history and ask
Rumblings and concerns have circled around Hays County’s FM 150 west Character Plan for months. The county may soon take the next step and move forward in its lengthy planning process. Hays County Precinct No. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant said the commissioners court will look at the plan and may make a decision to move forward in late March or April. If approved, the project would move into phase two of four, which focuses on more in-depth studies and planning. The plan was created to see how the county could improve its infrastructure in anticipation of growth quadrupling by 2050, Whisenant said. “We have a northern border with U.S. 290 and a southern border with I-35,” Whisenant said. “Traffic will always look at how to get between the two points.” A report on preliminary studies will also be presented to commissioners with input from the citizens advisory panel (CAP), project manager Joe Cantalupo said. Cantalupo said the report breaks up short, mid and long-term plans. A midterm plan could be applied to the section of FM 150 from Arroyo Ranch Road to FM 3237 because the county already has a wide right-of-way in that area, he said. A midterm plan, Cantalupo said, would include expanding the two lanes and eventually adding a turning lane. A midterm project would take 10 to 15 years. Cantalupo said it is very rare that a CAP is created years before beginning a road project. Typically, officials spend years “fighting with people” during the process, he said. “What you get (with a CAP) is a solution more people support,” Cantalupo said. “If you can make people understand, you wind up with a better project.” Shelby Eckols, a CAP member who owns property off FM 150, said participating helped him understand what goes into road improvements. It also provided a chance for him to voice his concerns about the entire project, which stretches along FM 150 from Arroyo Ranch Road in Kyle north to Ranch Road 12 in Dripping Springs. “There are road improvements that need to be made,” Eckols said. “But if we put enough thought into it, it may not all need to happen on 150.” The CAP agreed that little change was needed on FM 150, especially on the section of FM 150 from FM 1826 to FM 3237, said David Braun, whose firm represents many landowners in the area. He said many in the CAP disagreed with the initial idea of widening FM 150 to four lanes. “There’s a general consensus that it is a quiet part of the community,” Braun said. “Even those who want four lanes want to look at alternatives.” As a result, the report calls for only safety improvements, such as widening the shoulders, on the stretch
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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
Tara Krzywonski of the Austin Astronomical Society peers through a telescope during Saturday’s star party at the Texas Night Sky Festival in Dripping Springs. The stars at night were big and bright at Dripping Springs Ranch Park as the Texas Night Sky Festival took place Saturday. The event featured various informational booths and activities relating to astronomy and the solar system. In addition, the Hot Texas Swing Band also performed at the event, which culminated with the nighttime star party under a clear Texas sky. See more photos of the festival online at HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.
LAGNIAPPE
Fancy Feathers Poultry Show
This annual show features hundreds of poultry breeds, contests, a silent auction, raffles, concessions and a clucking contest. The event will be held March 12 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 DS Ranch Road. Visit www.fancyfeatherstx. org for more information.
5K RunDead
Dripping Springs Ranch Park will host a 5K RunDead race on March 12. Events begin at 2 p.m. with zombies beginning their free transformations by onsite makeup artists. Runners will endure a 5K run through a zombie-infested course. Test your speed, endurance, and strength while trying to avoid ravenous zombies. Runners will have flags that represent their health. Zombies will try to steal those flags. Runners must make it to the finish line with at least one flag or become one of the walking dead. 100% of proceeds will benefit scientific research on cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Visit www.5KRunDead.com for more information.
Spring forward! Daylight Saving Time 2016 begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13.
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Paving paradise? PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT
Land between Founders Memorial Park and U.S. 290 has been cleared for the Texas Heritage Village development. A road will eventually be created along the development and connect to Founders Park Road.
Subdivisions changing Dripping Springs BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
Hotels, subdivisions and new developments are breaking ground and changing the landscape in Dripping Springs. But change brought by development of a subdivision near the historic Pound House is raising some concerns. Joe Bland Construction LP broke ground for the Meritage subdivision, also known as Texas Heritage Village, on Feb. 22. The subdivision, located at Ranch Road 12 and U.S. 290, will create 130 lots for single family detached homes, said Rick Coneway, director of public works and development. The development’s first step was preparing for drainage improvements required by the city, Coneway said. He said the
“It takes away from the park-like entrance because they have taken away the trees ... It’s definitely different and sad to see the big oaks gone.” –Andrea Larsen, Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead executive director
developer conducted a tree survey before removing foliage along the Founders Park boundary. “If you’ve ever seen it rain, a lot of the water goes through the
park and around,” Coneway said. “What they are doing is improving that drainage and capturing to put into a detention and water quality pond.” According to a press release, the developer is also required to dedicate 7.69 acres to trails and open spaces. However, many are concerned about development being so close to the park. Andrea Larsen, Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead executive director, said the construction hasn’t directly affected the museum’s five acres. It has allowed parkgoers to see businesses on U.S. 290, she said. “It takes away from the parklike entrance because they have taken away the trees,” Larsen said. “It’s definitely different and
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WIMBERLEY CITY COUNCIL
Short-term rentals get guidelines BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
The Wimberley City Council unanimously approved a compliance policy for preexisting, non-conforming short-term rental facilities during its March 3 meeting. If a facility owner can show at least five years of continued business or sign an affidavit stating so, and hasn’t received complaints from adjacent property owners, the owner will not have to get a conditional use permit, city administrator Don Ferguson said. The city recently conducted a sweep of the city to determine which short term rental facilities were not in compliance with the city’s permits and codes. Ferguson said the city has identified 30
“If they are being helpful enough in stepping forward and saying ‘what do I need to do to do the right thing?’ then we need to do the right thing.” –Don Ferguson, city administrator
to 40 properties with many that were in operation before the city was incorporated. “If they are being helpful enough in stepping forward and saying ‘what do I need to do to do the right thing?’ then we need to do the right thing,” Ferguson said. “Maybe we need to take a step back and look at how we can make getting grandfather status a little easier for these guys that have been in operation for a lifetime.” Before the council approved the change, a facility could
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Shoppers mill around the market grounds at the March 5, 2016 Wimberley Market Days.
Market Days opens for 47th straight season BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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Don’t miss it! Wimberley Markets
hauna Duggar Days is held the 1st spruced up her booth Saturday of the month at the Wimberley March-December from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at 601 Market Day grounds in FM2325 in Wimberley. anticipation for the opening weekend. All around her, other follow a theme based on business owners prepped that month’s main holiday, for the 47th season of the Biggs said. Vendor booths event and the first season for opening weekend were open since the Memorial decked out in green for St. Day flood. Patrick’s Day. Market Days, which “We are trying to get occurs the first Saturday vendors involved so they March-December, opened can look forward to doing the weekend after the something different,” historic flood under much Biggs said. “If we have speculation reasonably good and criticism. weather we’ll “We took a To many have a big turn people’s surhard look out.” prise, the marHe said the and decided ket grounds market has were packed to energize kept most of its with people, the place ... vendors and is Duggar said. making space for Our goal is “I only had at least three new a little dip making the vendors from in sales that Wimberley. shopping weekend,” Duggar said Duggar said. day more she expected the “We didn’t crowd to be the fun.” have a lot of same, if not largtours come er. She first took but the local – Craig Biggs, her online boudirector of community tique business to marketing really stepped Market Days in up to shop 2014 to increase local.” Even with the huge local her business’ exposure. “Wimberley is a unique response, overall busiarea and people are ness was down over the following months, director intrigued by that,” Duggar said. “We used to a lot of of marketing Craig Biggs bus tours and more foot said. traffic.” The Wimberley Lions Biggs said bus tours Club decided to create consistently drove from a marketing team to as far away as both promote the beloved coasts over the past four event. Biggs said 8,500years. He said he plans to 9,000 people came to the reconnect with the tour most recent Market Days, hitting record numbers for companies and retirement homes to bring in March. the larger crowds. “We took a hard look He said the well-timed and decided to energize the place,” Biggs said. “Our reopening of Fischer Store bridge will encourage goal is making the shoplarger crowds from Blanco ping day more fun.” County and even father According to Biggs, west to visit. a third music stage was “A lot of people came constructed and the club via Fischer Store Road,” revamped the directory Biggs said. “I think we’ll and maps. The roads goget a good feel and tell ing into the park were also the difference between repaved, he said. The grounds will also the two different types of
crowds.” The marketing team is also reaching out to its tourist crowd through social media, he said. A study showed 50-60 percent of the market’s costumers use social media. “Our social media efforts have been mediocre at best,” he said. “We are hoping to dramatically extend our reach.” Duggar said she would participate in the St. Patrick’s Day theme and a few extra touches to her booth. She said all the improvements will make Market Days bigger than ever. “The outpouring from the community has been huge,” Duggar said. “There’s no other market I’d rather be at.”
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Small Town Strength
Wimberley gets back to normal, one photo at a time project in August. Within a few months, News-Dispatch Reporter the trio had 60 stories recorded and 40 stories he city of Wimbersubmitted via email. ley quickly began Wilson said people recovery projects offered to share their after the Memorial Day stories to the trio, but flood and is slowly getthey also didn’t pressure ting to business as usual. those who weren’t ready A collective of resito share them just yet, dents is also cultivating such as those who lost a recovery project with loved ones. the release of the book “They didn’t want to “Wimberley: Epic Flood tell their story and that’s Tests a Small Town’s fine, it’s their story,” Strength.” Wilson said. “But our The book will be fundamental premise revealed and available to was right, that they (compurchase March 6 from munity) did want to tell 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the their stories.” Wimberley The storyCommunity telling served “The whole Center. The as a form of 350 page idea was to healing for book may be let people tell many of the purchased residents, Wilfor $20 and their stories liams said. As a all proceeds in their own retired mental will be used words ... When health counselto print or she had seen more books. people have how telling stoA few been through ries helped her months after recover. the flood, a trauma, they clients “Everyone Carroll Wilwant to talk deals with crison, Wimsis in a unique berley Vilabout it and way,” Williams lage Library get it out of said. “Some circulation librarian, their system.” only gave paragraphs and wanted some went into to collect – Carroll Wilson, great detail.” survivors’ Wimberley Village Wimberley stories in a Library circulation resident Mibook. At the librarian chael Murphy same time, was one of the Nancy Wilmany who shared his stoliams and Steve Klepfer ry. Murphy said his house were having a similar had five feet of water and conversation. he witnessed many swift “The whole idea was water rescues during the to let people tell their first 48 hours. stories in their own He said telling his words,” Wilson said. story on social media “When people have helped him heal and been through a trauma, reconnect with friends they want to talk about who answered his appeal it and get it out of their for help. Retelling his system.” story for the book helped The trio set a game him get to another level plan and talked with of recovery, he said. the library foundation, “It’s good that there is the Wimberley Institute a record,” Murphy said. of Cultures and the “Because when you have city council to fund to something that has an project. They quickly immense impact you had enough support to need to understand how purchase a high-quality it affects people.” recording device and spread word about the Murphy said
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preserving the tragic event serves an equally important role in the community. He said he knew a man in Wimberley who witnessed the Blanco River flood and rise decades ago. His friend described the flood occurring exactly as the Memorial Day flood transpired, he said. “History gets lost on us and it shouldn’t be,” Murphy said. “It’s important to remember the past and to remember those who were lost.” Williams said residents have already called asking about the book, mentioning they plan to buy 15 to 20 copies for friends and family. She said she expects the book to be sold out during the reveal. The library will manage funds from the book sales, which will be put directly toward the second order of 1,000 books. Extra funds from the sales will go back into the community, Williams said. “When you read the book you’ll see this is what we went through,” Williams said. “And this is how we did it.”
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Carroll Wilson peers past the cover of Wimberley’s first book documenting the Memorial Day flood and its first 48 hours. Over 300 books were sold on Sunday and 200 books have sold since then.
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Obituary WAGGONER James Mayo Waggoner, Jr. died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Jim was born December 20, 1957 in Bryan, Texas to mother Shirley J. Buvens and father James Mayo Waggoner. Jim was preceded in death by his father and stepfather, John L. Buvens. Jim is survived by his mother, his sister, ElizaBeth Dietze, niece Caroline Bradford and husband Stephen, nephews J. F. (Dos) Dietze, Jr. and Weldon Dietze with wife Ashley Dietze and four great-nieces and nephews.
Jim graduated from Tomball H.S. and received his BS Degree from University of Texas. He then attended Texas Chiropractic College and U.T. X-Ray School in Houston. He was struck with a chronic illness that he dealt with bravely until his heart attack. He was loved by his family, both immediate and his Buvens step-family. His happiest times were gathering with all of us for Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays and fishing trips with his friends. Graveside services will be held Friday March 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cemetery in Wimberley with family and close friends attending and gathering afterward for a light lunch and visiting at the Buvens home.
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Sports ALL-DISTRICT BASKETBALL
Tigers fall to Rangers Dripping Springs’ midfielder Gaige Inscore steps in to steal the ball from Bryce Doll of Vista Ridge in a district 25-5A game. Inscore, a senior, scored the lone goal for the Tigers at the 30:13 mark in the second half. Vista Ridge won 5-1. (Photo by Wayland D. Clark, www. wfotos.com)
Tiger softball goes unbeaten in Seguin tournament STAFF REPORT
Five wins over a three day period, two of those in extra innings, provided the Dripping Springs Tiger softball team with a 6-0 mark in the Seguin softball tournament. Dripping Springs freshman pitcher Kiele Miller and senior Haley Odell were nominated as all-tournament selections over the weekend. Miller pitched in five games and recorded four wins, striking out 51 batters and giving up 14 walks. Odell recorded three singles and a double and four RBIs. Dripping Springs’ (13-5) offense scattered 56 hits across the field during their five games and tallied 35 runs. The Lady Tigers opened the tournament with a 9-1 win over San Antonio East Central, followed by a 5-2 win over Converse Judson. But Dripping Springs was forced to battle against the Edinburg Bobcats March 4. The Bobcats scored two runs in the sixth inning to tie the score at 2-2 and send the game into extra
innings. But a run scored in the bottom of the eighth frame allowed Dripping Springs to claim a 3-2 victory. Tiger pitcher Paige Leschber pitched a complete game against Edinburg, going eight innings and striking out 13 batters en route to the win. Dripping Springs’ Riley Dunn went 2 for 5 at the plate with a pair of singles.
Dripping Springs was then on the comeback trail in its game against the New Braunfels Canyon Cougers later that evening. Dripping Springs trailed 4-0 in the seventh frame before a four-run deluge knotted up the score and sent the game into extra innings. The Tigers secured a second walk-off
victory when they tallied a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Canyon 5-4. Dripping Springs’ pitcher Kiele Miller struck out 14 batters in the Canyon victory and walked only four batters as she went the full eight innings. Dripping Springs
closed the tournament by defeating 6A foes Schertz Clemens and Cibolo Steele. Through 17 games, Dripping Springs’ offense has tallied 109 runs on 154 hits, which amounts to a team .352 batting average. Four Tiger batters are currently hitting above the .400 mark with Camille Carmona leading the way with a batting average .444. Miller has struck out 106 batters over 58.2 innings, while Leschber has struck out 62 batters over 39 innings pitched. On the defensive side, Dripping Springs has a .969 fielding percentage. Dripping Springs returns home Friday when it hosts Marble Falls. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Lady Tiger Ryann Campbell readies a throw during the 2016 Brittany Tuck Memorial Tournament at Dripping Springs. The Tigers outlasted six teams to go undefeated in the Seguin softball tournament March 3-5. (Photo by Moses Leos III)
BRADLEY PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
Lady Tiger selections to 25-5A All-District FIRST TEAM
Brooke Bradley – senior Amanda O’Banan – senior
SECOND TEAM
Kaylen Morrison – junior
O’BANAN PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Lady Texan selections to 26-4A All-District FIRST TEAM
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Katelynn Clanton – senior Yancey Gilmore – junior
Maengel Gonce – senior
SECOND TEAM Lexy Jones – junior
Molli McIntire – senior
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Maggi LInker – senior
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Education DSHS student artwork qualifies for state VASE SUBMITTED REPORT Dripping Springs High School was represented by 22 pieces of student artwork at the recent VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) area/ regional competition in San Marcos. The event is sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association. DSHS students presented their work and defended their pieces in front of a judges panel; entries were given scores ranging from 1-4. Of the pieces judged, 20 Dripping Springs pieces medalled by receiving Superior ratings
of 4, which is considered “all-region” recognition. Three of those entries then were named “allarea,” which means those students have qualified for the state competition. The state qualifiers are (with title of artwork): Rachel Fournier – “Cattitude” (colored pencil) Keiran Greer – “Donkey” (Acrylic) Miranda McShan – “King” (Scratch Board) The 2016 State VASE competition will be held April 23 at James Madison High School in San Antonio.
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DSMS wins one-act play contest SUBMITTED REPORT
PHOTOS BY BOB DAEMMRICH
Dating violence takes the stand
Dripping Springs High students (left to right) Ames O’Boyle, Insiya Aziz, Gabrielle Chavez and Madison Guida take part in a mock trial that took place at the Hays County Government Center on Feb. 25. Approximately 120 Dripping Springs ISD students participated in the mock trial, which was a cooperative effort to educate students about the dangers and legal ramifications of dating violence. The mock trial was conducted through the efforts of the Hays County District Attorney’s Office, area district judges, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, the Hays County Bar Association, the law offices of Sarah K. Brandon, P.C, Judge Brenda Smith and Dripping Springs ISD.
Dripping Springs Middle School’s entries in the district One-Act Play Contest took first and second places for the second consecutive year. The production of “Patchwork Quilt” won first place and “Mama Won’t Fly” captured second. Four schools were represented at the contest, which was held at Marble Falls High School March 5. There is no regional or state contest at the middle school level. Many Dripping Springs students received individual honors. Katie Haberman was honored as Best Actress for her portrayal of Mrs. Willis in “The Patchwork Quilt.” Katie actually stepped in as understudy when the original lead was unable to perform. Receiving spots on the All-Star Cast were Gesena Mitchhart, Jane Unger, Riley Berkholz, Cassie Martin, R.C. Trlica, Austin Harper, and Cameron Duran. In fact, DSMS students received seven of the 10 All-Star Cast honors. Of the eight total students earning honorable mention, five were from DSMS: Aisley Pope, Trinity Ceh, Austin Harper, Rachel Reeves and Eliana Glenn. Taylor Waters (Quilt) and Hope McFarlane (Mama) both were named Best Technician. Directors are Larin Hinson and Meg Steiner.
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WSE celebrates leaders Walnut Springs Elementary welcomed parents and community members to Leadership Day on March 1, 2016. Above: Fifth-graders performed as a choir during the opening ceremony (pictured), then leadership activities were highlighted in individual classrooms. At left: Students in Dee Ann Clark’s third-grade class share information on classroom goal-setting with visitors.
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The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the seasonal position of Day Camp Counselor for Blue Hole Regional Park. Responsibilities include supervision of campers, coordination of camp activities and environmental education lessons, serving as a responsible role model for campers, general housekeeping, other duties as assigned, and leading kids in fun outdoor activities. Counselors must be available to work for all 6 weeks of camp and be available between 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Camp dates are June 6-7 (training), June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27- July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, and July 25-29. Starting wage is $8.25 per hour.
FULL-TIME PARK LABORER
The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the full-time position of Park Laborer for Blue Hole Regional Park. The Park Laborer will maintain and repair park facilities and equipment by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, irrigating, and
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The City of Wimberley is seeking applications for the seasonal position of Park Attendant for Blue Hole Regional Park. Responsibilities include the collection of fees, enforcement of park
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“We know growth is coming and more people will be aware of where the Pound House is ... But we need to talk with the city about keeping our existing sign, so people on Ranch Road 12 know we are here.”
sad to see the big oaks gone.” Coneway said the development will only alter the stretch of road from Ranch Road 12 to the park entrance as part of their required off-site improvements. The city is requiring the developer to improve Founders Park Road up to the park’s entrance. “We envision the park road eventually being converted into a landscaped public right-of-way and the entrance of the park,” Coneway said. The developer will eventually create an extension of Rob Shelton Blvd. that would connect to Founders Park Road, he said. The park’s entrance will be at the intersection of the two roads. Larsen said the museum’s board is currently discussing how this will affect the park and the need for more signage. “We know growth is coming and more people will be aware of where the
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someone to prove their work for 16 years,” he said. Facility owners will be required to notify adjacent neighbors of their application for grandfather status, including those across a street and the river, according to Ferguson. Once a property is approved for grandfather status, future adjacent owners’ complaints will not revoke the status, Ferguson said. “If it’s been there for 20 years and no one has complained about it why are we putting it through hoops now,” mayor Steve Thurber said. “If we are going to be fair to the bed and breakfast people, we
“You’ll have bar-b-que, snow cones and a laundromat in the same place ... Not a bad combination.” –Don Ferguson, city administrator
need to be fair with the neighbors.”
WIMBERLEY COUNCIL SETS THE TABLE FOR MOBILE FOOD VENDORS The Wimberley City Council also unanimously approved mobile food vendors within the village center overlay. In addition, the council unanimously approved the first food truck in Wimberley. The previous code
grouped facilities into a temporary structure, whether it was a food truck or a pop-up tent, Ferguson said. “What we are doing is modifying the ordinance to call out mobile food vendors and to set up a process,” Ferguson said. Mobile food vendors are restricted from projecting continuous music from the unit. They also must have a 5-foot clear space around
the unit and comply with the established temporary structure codes, he said. The permit will only last for 90 days while a temporary structure permit lasts for a year, he said. During the meeting, council approved the first food truck in Wimberley, which will be located at 14306 Ranch Road 12 and will serve bar-b-que. The adjacent laundromat owner will allow the truck’s customers to use its bathrooms, Ferguson said. “You’ll have bar-bque, snow cones and a laundromat in the same place,” Ferguson said. “Not a bad combination.”
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Hill Country Kitetail Festival
The brilliant blue Hill Country sky deserves to be decorated with hundreds of colorful kites dancing in the wind. Welcome spring with the very first Hill Country Kitetail Fest on March 13 from noon to 7 p.m. at Treaty Oak Distilling (16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, Tx 78620). Flying skills are appreciated, but not required. There will be prizes for the Most Creative and Best Homemade Kites, with judging and awards at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Bubbles and Balloons
This spring break special event at the Dripping Springs Community Library will be fun for all ages! In the children’s wing and
the courtyard, there will be bubble fun and some interesting games that everyone can enjoy. There may even be a competition. The event will be held Thursday, March 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The library’s special visitor, Nate the Great, will be in the children’s wing creating balloons for all ages from 11 a.m. -noon.
Coloring for Grownup Girls & Boys
On Monday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., join a new adult coloring group which is forming and meeting at the Wimberley Library. According to psychologists, coloring is the best alternative to meditation. It’s a lowstress activity that allows an individual to unlock their creative potential. More importantly, it helps relieve tension and pent-up anxiety because it unlocks memories of childhood and simpler times. Join us and find out if this is the stressbusting activity for you. All supplies will be provided or you can
bring your own. Light refreshments will also be provided.
Dripping Springs Women’s Club Monthly Meeting
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club hosts its monthly meeting at the Terrace Club on Wednesday, March 23 from 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. for lunch and presentation by Signature Stylist and Image Consultant Thea Wood. Come join us for socialization time and learn about Style PRINTciples. Program and lunch is $20. For reservations please contact womenofds@ gmail.com.
National Pi Day Celebration
Celebrate Pi Day on March 14 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Dripping Springs
Community Library. Join the celebratory countdown to Pi at 1:59 p.m. Bring your camera or cell phone for human Pi formation photos! Sample (Pi) zza Pi(e) and celebrate circumferences! Make Pi buttons to wear and share! Discover songs celebrating Pi! Win round prizes! Please let the library know you are coming by emailing suzanne@dscl.org – we want to make sure we have Pi party supplies for all.
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Notice for Publication NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO AMEND A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (CCN) IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to amend their water CCN No. 10315 in Hays County. The proposed utility service area is at two locations. Property Area A’s location is approximately 2.5 miles northwest of downtown Dripping Springs, Texas, and is generally bounded on the north by Settlers Trl.; on the east by Bell Springs Rd.; on the south by HWY 290; and on the west by Farrell Road. Property Area B’s location is approximately 1.5 miles southwest of downtown Dripping Springs, Texas, and is generally bounded on the north by CR 190; on the south by .7 miles south of CR 190; and on the west by CR 190.
The proposed water service area being amended includes approximately 315 total acres which includes 0 current customers. The proposed amendment affects customers and/or areas located in zip code 78620. A copy of the proposed service area map is available at: Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation, 101 Hays Street, Suite 406, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 Telephone (512)858-7897. A request for a public hearing must be in writing. You must state (1) your name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number; (2) the applicant’s name, application number or another recognizable reference to this application; (3) the statement, “I/we request a public hearing”; (4) a brief description of how you or the persons you represent would be adversely affected by the granting of the application for a CCN; and (5) your proposed adjustment to the application or CCN which would satisfy your concerns and cause you to withdraw your request for a hearing. Persons who wish to intervene or comment should write the: Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records 1701 N. Congress, P.O. Box 13326 Austin, TX 78711-3326 within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication or notice. A public hearing will be held only if a legally sufficient hearing request is received or if the Commission on its own motion requests a hearing. Only those individuals who submit a written hearing request or a written request to be notified if a hearing is set will receive notice if a hearing is scheduled. If a public hearing is requested, the Commission will not issue the CCN and will forward the application to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a hearing. If no settlement is reached and an evidentiary hearing is held, SOAH will submit a recommendation to the Commission for final decision. If an evidentiary hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. If you are a landowner with a tract of land at least 25 acres or more, that is partially or wholly located within the proposed area, you may request to be excluded from the proposed area (or “opt out”) by providing written notice to the Commission within (30) days from the date that notice was provided by the applicant. All requests to opt out of the requested service area must include a scaled, general location map and a metes and bounds description of the tract of land. Persons who meet the requirements to opt out, and wish to request this option should file the required documents with the: Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records 1701 N. Congress, P.O. Box 13326 Austin, TX 78711-3326 A copy of the request to opt out of the proposed area must also be sent to the applicant. Staff may request additional information regarding your request. Si desea informacion en Español, puede llamar al 1-512-936-7221
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from FM 1826 to FM 3237, Cantalupo said. “People value that area so much that we shouldn’t really do anything with it,” Cantalupo said. “This area will probably be looked at last because there are extra pieces to it.” A new bypass from FM 3237 to FM 967, which would route FM 150 west east of Onion Creek, was also put into the suggestion
box, Eckols said. He said there was talk about extending FM 1826 to Ranch Road 12, but all the parties decided to not include it in the plans and it needed its own vetting process. “There’s a better solution than messing with 150,” Eckols said. “But I’ve got to validate that because just putting it in their lap doesn’t work.”
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The Citizens Advisory Panel will meet regularly throughout the FM 150 project. All meetings are open to the public. Check www. improvefm150. com for updates and meetings.
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Fischer Store bridge reopens
The Wimberley High School Spirit of Texas Marching Band strides down the completed and restored Fischer Store Bridge as part of the ribbon cutting ceremony that was held last week. Local and state elected officials and residents of the Wimberley community welcomed the reopening of the bridge, which was destroyed during the Memorial Day Floods, with much fanfare. Hays County Judge Bert Cobb and Precinct No. 3 Commissioner Will Conley spoke during the ceremony.
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urple martin scouts start returning in February from Central and South America. If you are a purple martin landlord, it’s time to get your houses cleaned out and open for business. For many years, Hans Mueller of Wimberley alerted me when his purple martins returned each spring. Hans moved to Georgetown, and I miss his annual reports. A large, broad-chested bird, the purple martin is the largest member of the swallow family. It has a stout, slightly hooked bill, a short, forked tail and long, tapered wings. Males are dark blue-purple overall with brownblack wings and tail. Females are duller, with variable shades of gray on the head and chest and a whitish lower belly.
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Purple martins return to this area every year from their winter in Central and South America.
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