MARCH 16, 2022 BREATHING AGAIN
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Local girl gets surgery, support in her battle with scoliosis at Shriner's Hospital
School districts offer resources for combatting hunger locally.
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Buda Area Chamber announces interim director STAFF REPORT
The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the hiring of Interim Executive Director, Kenneth Higdon, CCE, IOM, a veteran of several Tex- HIGDON as Chamber of Commerce programs. Higdon, 67, a native of Andrews, Texas, has served for more than 40 years in various capacities with Chambers across Texas. He served more than 18 years with the Temple Chamber of Commerce. He is also a certified trainer with the US Institute for Organizational Management which specializes in training Chamber, Associations and Economic Development professionals including Presidents/CEO, Executive Directors and staff of government and nonprofit organizations. “I have known Ken Higdon for nearly 30 years and am excited he will be leading us through the next stages of finding a permanent Executive Director,” said John Hatch, Chairman of the Board of Directors. In the interim, Ken will ensure the Chamber continues to serve the members and community without pause. Former director J.R. Gonzales has left to pursue other opportunities. “We thank J.R. for his years of service and wish him well in his new endeavors,” said Hatch.
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Hays YMCA turns 15 BY BRITTANY ANDERSON
The YMCA, or “the Y,” has long been a place for communities across the world to connect through recreation, personal development and volunteer work, regardless of the age, background or socioeconomic status of its members. The Hays Communities YMCA, located next to the Buda Sportsplex, has been a fixture in Hays County since spring 2007. As the Hays Y heads into its 15th year of operations, it continues to instill these values into local residents through its programs and outreach efforts. Sean Doles, Vice President of Mission Advancement at YMCA of Austin, said that the Hays Y is one of the biggest in terms of members and program participation out of the nearby Travis and Bastrop counties served. Like the whole of the YMCA, Doles said, the intent with the Hays Y was to be a focal point in the community for recreation and youth programs and for people of all backgrounds to come together. “One thing that distinguishes the Y is it’s a very welcoming environment,” Doles said. “Some people, particularly those who haven't exercised a lot, can feel intimidated. We try to create an environment in which we meet people where they are to help them feel comfortable and quickly connect them with a community who can support them and deepen their engagement.” Doles said that the Y is a catalyst for enabling people
“It’s a place for people to come and work towards becoming the best versions of themselves,” Doles said. “Whether that means reaching health goals, developing new talents or staying engaged with other people. It’s a place for people to maximize their potential.” –Sean Doles, Vice President of Mission Advancement at YMCA of Austin
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to get involved in the community and make positive changes. “It’s a place for people to come and work towards becoming the best versions of themselves,” Doles said. “Whether that means
reaching health goals, developing new talents or staying engaged with other people. It’s a place for people to maximize their potential.” Jason Daniel, District Community Executive for
the Hays Y, said that the Y’s various programs — from swimming, youth sports and dance classes to safety courses, arts and crafts and gardening — provide
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DS robotics team is serious about their games During the remaining 2 Above, team members Marshall, Michael and Gavin minutes and 15 seconds, working on their robot during the FIRST competition. drivers control the robots Below, the Spring Konstant’s robot in action. as they continue to 30 bright students collect and score cargo. make up Team 6357, The Spring Konstant — a Robots earn additional points if they are able to Dripping Springs High climb rungs. School robotics team Once the game is that competed during the FIRST Robotics Com- announced, teams have only six weeks to design, petition, held on March build and test the robot 5 and 6 at Dripping from scratch while meetSprings High School. ing the engineering and This year, competitechnical requirements tors faced off in FIRST’s set forth by FIRST. Rapid React game. The The Spring Konstant is premise of the game involves two alliances of composed of engineering students — those who three teams each who design, build and test the compete to score cargo balls into a lower hub for robot — and business students — those who one point or an upper work on community hub for two points. During the first 15 sec- STEM outreach opportunities for the team. Both onds, robots are autonsides have to work in tanomous, moving without dem and come together guidance from drivers at competition to show (students) as they score judges everything they preloaded cargo, as well PHOTOS BY as collecting and scoring DAVE WILSON any additional cargo. DS ROBOTICS, 2
Texas Navy stops U.S. mariners from smuggling guns and munitions to Mexico.
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Suspect arrested in Dripping Springs robbery STAFF REPORT DRIPPING SPRINGS – Benjamin Brusen of Round Rock was identified as the suspect involved in a robbery at a Dripping Springs gas station. He was arrested in Kerr BRUSEN County on March 10. On Sunday, March 6 at approximately 10:49 a.m., Brusen arrived at 104 US 290 in Dripping Springs (Circle K Gas Station), approached the clerk and demanded money. He then fled the scene in a white passenger car. Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler wishes to thank all of the agencies involved in locating and arresting Brusen. The specific agencies were not provided. If you have information regarding this incident, the identity of persons, whereabouts, etc., please contact Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896, or Detective Lisa McNiel at 512-268-0349 or lisa.mcniel@co.hays.tx.us.
Kyle PD arrests woman in fatal hit and run STAFF REPORT
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KYLE – A 35-year-old woman was arrested after she was involved in a fatal hit and run accident involving a bicyclist Sunday evening. Upon arrival to MITCHELL the scene on the southbound Interstate 35 Access Road near Martinez Loop, Kyle Police officers began first aid efforts on the injured bicyclist. EMS transported the victim, identified as Bret Steinmann, 26, of Giddings, to the Ascension Seton Hays Emergency Room where he later succumbed to his injuries. Hays County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Beth Smith pronounced his death and ordered an autopsy. Witnesses were able to provide information about the suspect’s vehicle with one witness following the
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Continued from pg. 1 have accomplished. According to Ahlam, a sophomore engineer on the team, the engineers start off with brainstorming. Along with the engineers, CAD (computer-aided design) and programmers assist engineers. “For this game, we have to think about how to shoot the cargo, how to climb and how to intake,” Ahlam said. “We set up four different groups to focus on, and in those groups, multiple people figured out how to make it work for the game.” While the team faced struggles — not everyone knew CAD, or how to program — they were able to overcome them. Within the six week time frame, one team member taught a group of students how to do CAD, while some junior programmers taught freshmen members how to program. There were also physics problems, like making the robot climb, which Ahlam said took three weeks to figure out. On the business side of things, Piper, a sophomore on the team, explained the
variety of outreach events they have done, many involving kids from the community while showcasing their robot. Recently, they have been working on an application for the Chairman’s Award, the most prestigious award at FIRST that honors the team that best models its mission: inspiring greater levels of respect and honor for science and technology, and encouraging youth to become leaders in this space. “We’ve been planning and writing a lot of essays, as well as creating a video and presentation for the judges,” Piper said. “We recently got feedback [from the judges] that said our presentation did really well.” The day of the competition, Ahlam said, was loud with a lot of robots and people moving around. Everyone had different jobs, from handing out safety glasses and talking with judges, to fixing the robot or pit scouting (finding other robots to make a possible alliance with). The team placed 29th
out of 30, which Ahlam said was mainly because their intake wasn’t working and they had a deadzone. DS High School teacher and team mentor John Adams pointed out that while the team had three problems with three major subsystems, they were able to diagnose and fix each of them so their robot was able to work the way it was supposed to during their later matches. “From a teacher’s perspective, that’s a huge success,” Adams said. “They figured out what was going on, how to fix it, got it fixed and got their robot back out there. From my perspective, it’s more about their ability to exhibit critical thinking skills, do the problem analysis and then design and implement a fix. That’s the part I find super cool.” The team was also awarded the Gracious Professionalism Award, meaning they exemplified the principles of FIRST: fairness, humility, sharing and perseverance. Adams said that this award is one of FIRST’s five culture awards, and The Spring
PHOTO BY DAVE WILSON The Spring Konstant winning the Gracious Professionalism Award at their recent meet.
Konstant has now won all five since the team’s inception five years ago. “That means these students really understand and practice the philosophy behind FIRST, which is also very exciting.” More than anything, this experience has helped its participants develop and instill a variety of skills and interests. “I realize I do have an interest in engineering, and next year I’ll be taking CAD,” Ahlam said. “I like working together because previously, I’ve only done competitive sports, so it was always an individual thing. But with this, I was
able to work with a team.” FIRST’s impact isn’t just limited to inspiring STEM careers either, as seen with The Spring Konstant’s business team. “We worked together to create designs for t-shirts and infographics, and then I used Adobe Illustrator to make them come to life,” Piper said. “I’ve really enjoyed doing that. I want to pursue a career in graphic design.”
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Adams said that DS High School previously had a robotics sequence in its curriculum that was geared towards another competition, but for now, it “truly is something the kids do on their own.” However, a robotics class will be coming back, and students will be encouraged to be involved in the extracurricular competition.
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"...I joined the athletic training program at my high school, because I was interested in pursuing that field. I love it. It’s what I wake up every day to do, it’s my favorite thing." –Alyssa Jones, Lehman battling scoliosis. Story on page 5.
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Old rules for new times
Lockout gives fans chance to enjoy real baseball
’m a bit confused on what I can and cannot do or say these days. With the pandemic, the Me Too movement, political correctness and whatever the heck “woke” is, I just don’t know the rules anymore. I was raised by fairly strict parents. I was encouraged to be polite and respectful. We attached “sir” and “ma’am” to affirmative or negative replies. Using a curse word in front of my mother lead to sucking on a bar of Lava soap for 10 minutes. I was taught to follow the rules. Violations of said rules resulted in a swat to my behind with a wooden spoon, or even worse, I heard “Wait until your father gets home”. So, throughout my lengthy stay on this earth, I tried to follow the rules, but recently the rules have changed. I can’t tell you how many times I used a term or phrase and hear “Dad, you can’t say that anymore”. I have a pretty large vocabulary, and derogatory slurs and certain profane words have been omitted, probably due to the taste of Lava soap. Words, phrases and practices that were once acceptable are now taboo. I’m willing to change with the times, but someone needs to write a new rulebook. For the past two years, we’ve been told to wear a mask. Even after we got vaccinated, we were advised to keep wearing a mask. And now the CDC says if we’re fully vaccinated and aren’t immunocompromised, we don’t need a mask but should still practice social distancing. So, I’d like to know, since I’ve received 3 doses of the corona vaccine plus spilled some pour-on cattle dewormer down my arm, can I now go back to sniffing women’s hair as I pass them in the aisle in HEB or is this against the rules? We can call a sports team Chiefs, Braves and Indians, but not Redskins. The Washington Football Team has now become the Commanders. I’m not sure this was the best choice for Washington since we haven’t had a worthy commander-in-chief since Eisenhower. How can Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn be tossed from a public library but Fifty Shades of Grey is still on the shelf? Who writes the rule on what we can and cannot
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read? It used to be a rule to keep your elbows off the dinner table, but now it’s permissible as long as you are texting or checking your inbox. I haven’t read the latest version of the Texas Driver’s Handbook, but I wonder if they omitted the section on using turn signals. If using your blinkers is no longer a rule, then can we replace the turn signal switch with something useful, like an extra cup holder? While we’re on the subject of traffic laws, can someone write up the rules for using a turnabout? I avoid those things like a coughing brunette in the cereal aisle in HEB. And when did they change the rule saying it’s now permissible for a man to repeatedly grab his crotch while performing on stage during halftime of the Super Bowl, but if a fella scratches a chigger bite while sitting on a park bench, he will be labelled as a pervert? What’s the rule on describing the room in a house where the parents sleep? For over 50 years, we called it the master bedroom, but now we can’t use the term “master”. I stopped using the term many years ago after learning my wife rules this house. There used to be rules on being respectful of others, like pulling over to the shoulder and removing your hat as a funeral procession passes by. And showing respect to our country and all who fought defending her by standing and facing the flag during the National Anthem. I know most schools have a dress code, but isn’t there a rule on wearing proper attire while shopping at WalMart? On my last visit there, I went down the clearance aisle and found what appeared to be two discount hookers. Maybe they were on their lunch break. And if there is now a new rulebook for us, I sure hope the Golden Rule is still in there because these past few years, it seems like lots of folks have forgotten that rule.
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isgusted and indignant fans have a message for near-universally detested MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the league's billionaire owners, and its pampered, overpaid players – Take your overpriced tickets, tasteless hot dogs, and warm, flat beer and stuff them. The commissioner, owners, union and players have grievously misjudged the baseball nation’s post-pandemic, inflation-ravaged, Ukraine war-anxious mood. The last thing baseball bugs want to hear is well-heeled, privileged elitists carping about their lot and the perceived injustices they’re suffering. The whiners have forgotten that fans have plenty of baseball options, all better than getting fleeced and bored stiff at the old ball park, where game time average over 3 hours. High school, junior college and NCAA college games are underway. Parking at some venues is free, and the proceeds from concessions go right back to the athletic department to help buy equipment and defray travel expenses, not to further enrich billionaires. Junior college provides a launching pad for players who aspire to Division 1 and represents an opportunity for them to get bigger, stronger, better and catch the attention of scouts. Among the JUCOS who became MLB superstars are Jackie Robinson, Albert Pujols, Kirby Puckett, Curt Schilling, Mike Piazza, Jorge Posada and Bryce Harper. At D-1 baseball, the skill level is high. Last weekend, No. 1 ranked Texas and UCLA, Tennessee, Louisiana State and Oklahoma State – all major programs – played in the nationally televised Shriners Children’s College Classic. The teams played
nine inning doubleheaders. The Longhorns have a rich history that sent Roger Clemens, Brandon Belt, Huston Street and others to the bigs. The Bruins have placed 28 UCLANs in the Big Show, including standouts Brandon Crawford, Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer. Take today’s young players out of their collegiate uniforms and put them in MLB jerseys, and few fans would notice any drop-off in the quality of play. Pitchers throw 90 mph-plus, the fielders make wide-ranging plays, and batters hit with power. At the collegiate level, coaches stress fundamental baseball, something sorely lacking in the big leagues. University of Southern California’s late, legendary coach Rod Dedeaux’s guiding philosophy: “Never make the same mistake once.” Dedeaux’s students listened. During his 45 years as USC coach from 1942 to 1986, Dedeaux’s teams won 11 CWS titles, including five in a row. Many Trojans went on to stellar MLB careers: Tom Seaver, Randy Johnson, Mark McGwire, Dave Kingman and Fred Lynn. For televised baseball, viewers have lots of offerings. ESPN will air the top NCAA teams between now and June 27, the date the College World Series ends. If
MLB isn’t back in action for the summer months, then fans can check out the 76 Independent League teams. The season ticket package for the Independent League Chicago Dogs is a better value than a single seat at the Cubs’ Wrigley Field, average ticket price $83. The casual, fun times that Independent League baseball offers are available from coast to coast: the Bakersfield Train Robbers, the Kansas City Monarchs, the Milwaukee Milkmen and the New York Boulders. Some teams offer “kids eat free” games, an anathema to MLB owners who charge eye-popping prices for food and beverages. True fans know that the game is the thing, not the guys who play it. Negotiations between the owners and the players are going poorly. They resent and distrust each other. Even though they sign the checks, the owners can’t believe the salaries players earn. Money flows so freely in baseball that the Washington Nationals’ 24-year-old outfielder Juan Soto rejected a $350 million, 13-year extension. Soto’s reasoning: when he becomes a free agent after the 2024 season, he anticipates he can ink a $500 million deal. No one knows when the ugly, take-no-prisoners negotiations will end.
The only certainty is that baseball, already losing fans to professional football, basketball and soccer, has sustained another black eye, something it can ill-afford. The old-fashioned, field of dreams romantic vision of baseball as the national pastime, with fathers and sons playing backyard catch, is gone forever. In its place stands the image of nasty haggling over whether players’ minimum annual salaries can reach $755,000 or whether they’ll have to settle for the owners’ $640,000 offer. Bob Leach, who played for Dedeaux on the Trojans’ 1974-1976 teams wrote this about his coach: “Most of us players thought we were in training to become major leaguers. In reality, we were all serving an internship for life. In addition to making great baseball teams, he was more importantly passing on his wisdom and experience so that we could succeed in any setting.” Too bad that Dedeaux’s understanding of the human condition hasn’t reached the majors. Joe Guzzardi is a Society for American Baseball Research and Internet Baseball Writers’ Association member. Contact him at guzzjoe@ yahoo.com.
Old family photos bring new perspective M Guest y mother and father keep our old photos in their hall closet in a sturdy old Pabst Blue Ribbon box. Sifting through old photos is a glorious experience — one, we now know, that relieves aches and pains by calming the brain, according to a recent study. The last time I looked through the box with my mother, we came across a black-and-white photo of a little girl. That photo was taken 82 years ago, when the girl had her whole life before her. She didn’t know yet that one of her sisters would be struck with polio 12 years later, that her father would die at 49 just a month before her wedding, that she’d have six children and 17 grandchildren, or that she’d outlive two of her six siblings. That was my mother’s picture. It was taken when she was 2. Today we take photos on a daily — or hourly — basis. But before the era of smart phones, photos were taken mostly to document special
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Erie beach in the 1920s. My grandfather, who died way too young in 1937 at the age of 34, wore Column a swimsuit that had a top, by Tom Purcell as was the fashion of that time. I bear my grandfather’s occasions. full name — Thomas James The old black-and-white Purcell — as does my dad. photos often show family I always wished I got to members in formal attire meet him, as I heard many posing for graduation porstories from other family traits, weddings and other members, now gone, who important events. got to experience his generMany require the help of osity and humorous spirit. our eldest family members My grandfather’s photo to identify who the people causes considerable pause in the photos are. because, I now realize, his I found my father’s time on this earth wasn’t so black-and-white high long ago. school graduation photo. When I was born in 1962, He was trim and handsome my grandfather would have with a thick head of hair. been 59 — my age right The photo had red coloring now. around his lips. I know now that the When I asked my mother years go by way faster than what the coloring was, she I ever anticipated — and told me it was her lipstick that a typical lifespan is but — that she kissed the photo a blip in time. every day while my father I remember as though served overseas during the it were yesterday what it Korean War. was like to grow up in the One of my favorite 1970s — how can that be a photos is a black-and-white half-century ago? photo taken of my dad’s It wasn’t so long ago that father and mother at a Lake I was born — which means
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59 years before I was born wasn’t so long ago, either. That takes us to 1903 when cars were just being put into production and the airplane was just invented. Penicillin wouldn’t be used until 1945 — eight years too late to cure my grandfather from the strep infection that claimed his life. The people in our family photo box experienced great economic booms and busts, five wars and many technological miracles. The old photos bring a perspective and calm. They help me realize how precious our time is and make me want to work harder to leave the world a better place than I found it. Because the time is not so far off when one of my descendants will point to a digital photo of me and ask his mother, “Who’s that man in this old photo, Mom?” Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Email him at Tom@ TomPurcell.com.
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Buda business owner touts equity in bid for Hays CISD District 4 school board seat BUDA - Amy Grant, a native Texan and 14year Buda resident, has announced her candidacy for the District 4 position on the Hays Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. The spot is one of two that will be decided in the May 7 election. Grant has built her life’s work around advocacy for all children, especially those whose voice isn’t being fully heard in today’s educational landscape. GRANT She is a local business leader and owner of Therapy Center of Buda, where she is the clinic director and practicing lead pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. “I am committed to expanding current successful programs, strengthening others and empowering the creation of new and innovative programs in order to achieve safe and equitable whole child education for all students,” Amy says. “I feel strongly that we need to find new and innovative ways to support our educators. We have all had a whirlwind last couple of years and educators everywhere are exhausted. We need to keep the amazing teachers we have and attract new talent that will be representative of our community. I look forward to serving our community and bringing my knowledge and skills to the table to work collaboratively with the existing board.” In her professional roles, she frequently collaborates with HCISD schools on 504 accommodations and Individualized Education Plans for children with special needs. These plans
ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them. Amy, proud mother of a 7-year-old, is a staunch advocate for neurodivergent communities, dedicating her free time to educate others on the Neurodiversity Paradigm and trauma-sensitive care and promoting acceptance of differences. She serves as the chairperson of the Member Advocacy Committee for The Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association. She is a founding member and serves on the Senior Advisory Board of the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, whose mission is to provide free public access to neurodivergent-affirming focused therapists and to advocate with our therapists and the neurodivergent and disabled populations. She is also a Certified Autism Specialist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with over 16 years of experience as a licensed SLP. Amy is a Native Texan and enjoys spending time, as a solo parent, with her 7-year-old. She is passionate advocate for an inclusive community where children can thrive and love their neighbor. “We need to start healing from the divisiveness and come together as a community to maintain excellence for future generations,” she says. Learn more about Amy, her background and her plans for bringing an increasingly diverse HCISD together for a stronger district at amygrant4hays. com.
PHOTOS BY BRITTANY ANDERSON Members of various local veterans organizations salute WWII veteran Neal Pennington (l-r): Chaplain Larry Monteverde, U.S. Navy and Vietnam veteran; Jimmy Quintero, U.S. Army Intelligence and retired Master Sergeant; Robert Price, U.S. Army; Rick Desrosiers, U.S. Airforce and Vietnam veteran; Ben Duncan, U.S. Airforce; and Clint Williams, U.S. Navy. Below, Neal’s daughter Carol pins a World War II victory medal on him.
Local WWII veteran honored BY BRITTANY ANDERSON KYLE — A special ceremony was held on March 10 to celebrate a World War II veteran and hospice patient for his military service and life lived. Wesley O’Neal “Neal” Pennington, 94, is a current resident of The Philomena, a senior living home in Kyle. He served in the United States Navy between February 1945 and October 1949, serving on the USS WILTSIE DD 716, a destroyer, and garnering a Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, American Area Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal throughout his years in service. Present at the ceremony were several members of Neal’s family, including his wife, daughter, son, younger brother and sister, sister-in-law and niece, as well as residents of the home, members of Neal’s care team and Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell. Chaplain Larry Monteverde of Aspen Hospice and Palliative Care led the service, along with various members of the Kyle VFW Post 12058 and American Legion Post 83 who served
as an honor guard. Marti Mace, a bagpiper and retired Master Sergeant who served for 39 years, opened the ceremony with playing the Battle Hymn of the Republic on bagpipes. During the ceremony, Pennington was presented with a World War II victory medal, a U.S. Navy pin, a challenge coin from the New Braunfels Police Department, an American flag on behalf of the VFW and American Legion posts, a hat presented by Mitchell with a destroyer logo and a
certificate of appreciation for “advancing the universal hope of freedom and liberty for all” to hang on his wall. Additionally, the other 19 veterans in the home received a certificate honoring their service, presented by Jenny Jensen of Aspen Hospice. “It is a privilege to be here to honor all of these veterans,” Monteverde said. “We’re so grateful for their service and sacrifice for our country.” In his remarks, Mayor
Mitchell thanked Pennington and other veterans at the home, saying that their sacrifices have led to the life that we collectively get to live today. “You don’t hear many stories,” Mitchell said. “There are very few generations, I think, that have lived the life of the greatest generation — in particular those who served in WWII. Most of our WWII veterans were born and raised in … a very, very different time. From there to where we are today, you can see this great difference in our country. And that was bought by blood. They paved the way for us.” Pennington and his family expressed their thanks before Monteverde read a chaplain's prayer to Neal, and Marti closed out the ceremony by playing Amazing Grace on the bagpipes. “We are deeply indebted to veterans like Neal … he has lived a life befitting a sailor of honor and a valued human being,” Monteverde read in his prayer. “Thank you God for sparing the life of a genuine military hero … comfort, fortify and sustain him now in this season of his life that he needs you more than ever.”
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“It’s not just a robotics club,” Adams said. “It’s a UIL sport. These competitions are state-qualifying events.” Mentor Dave Wilson praised FIRST as being a “phenomenally useful experience,” where a variety of real-world skills are imparted on students and failure is encouraged. “Obviously I’m horribly biased, but this to me is an amazingly good reflection of real life,”
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may help another kid realize that there is an option for them to go to Shriners,” HAYS COUNTY — Jones said. “They don’t have Hearing that something is different about you can be a to go to this hospital that is going to treat them like tough pill to swallow. a number and is not going In 2019, Alyssa Jones, a sophomore at Lehman High to treat them like a person. School, discovered that she I would just give them the advice to just go into it and had severe scoliosis and needed to undergo thoracic pay attention to everything [Shriners] explains to you fusion surgery in a short and ask them a lot of quesperiod of time because her tions.” curve was progressing at a Shriners treats its rapid rate. This came as a patients regardless of surprise to her family. their ability to pay, Jones “We made an appointexplained, which is ment at the [Shriners something that her family Children’s] Shreveport needed to hear following Hospital in Louisiana for her diagnosis. February of 2020,” Jones said, “only two months after I was diagnosed, which was OVERCOMING AN crazy. I had a spinal fusion OBSTACLE to correct my curvature.” While she could have Jones previously had let her diagnosis weigh her a 60-degree curve on the down, Jones had decided to top and a 28-degree curve use this second chance to on the bottom. Following pursue sports medicine. the surgery, her spine was “My physical therapist corrected to an 11-degree was such a nice lady,” Jones curve on the top and 12 to told the Hays Free Press/ 13 degrees on the bottom. News-Dispatch. “She really Before she was diagexplained everything I nosed with scoliosis, Jones was doing and that got knew that something was me interested in sports wrong. medicine and I joined the “I was having trouble athletic training program at breathing and flexibility that I never had before,” Jones said. “I was in dance and cheerleading and I was having issues doing physical activity, just walking a long distance. I would have to sit down and take a break. I never realized why until I had my surgery that my lungs were essentially being pushed on by the twists in my spine.”
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RAISING AWARENESS Jones traveled for the Shriners College Classic, as the University of Texas honorary captain, held on March 4 through March 6 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, where she was invited to throw the first pitch for the University of California, Los Angeles vs. University of Texas game. “Definitely standing on the pitcher’s mound and looking at everyone in the crowd was nerve wracking,” Jones said. “But, I threw it and I made it how far I wanted to, even farther than I ever expected I would make it so I was really excited about that. It was a lot of fun.” This kind of experience paved the way for future opportunities with the Shriners, Jones explained. She hopes that other kids who are diagnosed with scoliosis or in a similar situation can learn from her. “Speaking about my story
Wilson said. “One thing that struck me was that it's the first situation for a lot of kids to work in a team environment. They have to help each other solve a problem. You do a lot more than just build a robot.” The team is continuing to work on the robot and will take it to its next competition in Irving in a few weeks. More information on FIRST can be found at www. firstinspires.org.
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Harker Heights United TRIM Methodist Church. After Mary close association with Kathlyn chaplains at Fort Hood, Kendall Trim Texas, he made the (Kay), age 95, decision to become a US passed away Army chaplain in 1967. peacefully The family's first duty of natural assignment was Fort Bliss, causes on March 9, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. In 1969 he Kyle, TX. She was born in served in Vietnam and was Berryville, AR to Bess and awarded the Bronze Star. Price Kendall on January Subsequent assignments 13, 1927. included Fort Knox, Kay graduated from Kentucky twice, Germany, Huntsville High School in Staten Island, New York, 1945. After graduation she Fort Ord, California, Fort WEAVER moved to Little Rock, AR Hood, Texas, Schofield Chaplain where she went to work for Barracks, Hawaii and Fort Jerry Alden Arkansas Power and Light Bragg, North Carolina. Grant Weaver as a receptionist. At the conclusion of his departed In December 1945 she 27-year Army career, at the life on this met the love of her life on rank of Lt. Col., the Weavers earth Friday, a blind date, Boatswain retired in Austin, Texas. Mate 3rd Class Carl Jackson February 25. He celebrated During his "retirement" his 82nd birthday in Trim, who was home on Jerry served as the associate leave from the United States January. pastor of Manchaca United Chaplain Weaver has Navy. They married 31 days Methodist Church for lived in Austin since later on January 20, 1946. seven years. After "retiring" retiring from the US Army Their love story continued for the second time, he in 1994. He was a native for 76 years. After they then served as pastor of of the Ames community married Carl joined the the Lytton Springs United near Gatesville Texas. Jerry Methodist Church for eight United States Army and was the third son of the their journey as a military years before retiring for late Myrtle Grant Weaver family began. They moved the third, and final, time 18 times during his 22-year and Shafe Weaver and in 2009. Jerry was well Army career. Kay was a true husband to Celia Holeyfield loved and appreciated Weaver for 59 years. He was by all who knew him. He military wife who made preceded in death by his each new assignment feel loved the Lord and he older brothers, Donald M. like home. Their postings loved people. His quick wit included Austria, Germany, Weaver of Bangor, Maine endeared him to everyone. and James H. Weaver of and Venezuela along with He was also well known Belton,Texas. numerous locations in the for his beautiful singing His Celebration of United States. voice. Jerry especially After retirement Kay and Life will be on March loved his family and was 29 at Manchaca United Carl moved to Midland, an outstanding husband, Methodist Church at 10:00 TX, where they lived father, grandfather and preceded by visitation at for 39 years. Kay was a great-grandfather. 9:00, followed by his burial talented seamstress and Jerry is survived by at the Fort Sam Houston avid gardener. She was an his wife, Celia Holeyfield Military Cemetery in San active member of the local Weaver, son Wesley and chapter of the Daughters of Antonio at 2:30. daughter-in-law Barbara Jerry was a graduate of the American Revolution. Weaver of Dripping Gatesville High School and Springs, daughter Debbie She was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Texas Wesleyan University, and son-in-law Brad where he graduated Church of Midland. In Rose of Canyon Lake. with a Bachelor of Music 2012, Kay and Carl moved Jerry is survived by seven Degree. In 1966 he earned to Kyle, TX to be near their grandchildren, Madeline a Master of Divinity from family. Kay loved hosting and husband Jeromie Hill Perkins School of Theology of Sydney Australia, Nick 4th of July picnics at their at Southern Methodist house on the golf course Weaver of San Marcos, Matt and was an active member University. Later he Weaver and wife Maddie received a Master's Degree of Portland, Oregon, Kelley of the Immanual Baptist in Marriage, Family and Church of Kyle. Kay loved McCoy of Austin, Logan Child Counseling from to travel and she and Carl McCoy of Canyon Lake, Chapman College in enjoyed many amazing Britney and Josh Menck of Orange County, California. Canyon Lake and Connor adventure around the Jerry's early heritage world. Rose of California. He is included several circuit Kay is survived by her also survived by two greatdevoted husband, Carl, her riding Methodist ministers. granddaughters Madalynn daughters and sons-in-law, His first full time pastorate Menck of Canyon Lake, was at Nolanville, Texas. Carla and Bill Parr and Kira Cartagena of Austin During that same time Twyla and Jeff Seaholm. and great-grandson Levi She was preceded in death period, he founded the Hill of Sydney Australia. by her beloved son Carl J. Trim, Jr. She leaves behind eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved deeply. A Funeral Service was held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022 at Harrell Funeral Home of Kyle, Texas. Committal Services will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
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Currently, HCISD and Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) students have the opportunity to receive breakfast and lunch through the district through the Seamless Summer Option program, which has been extended until June through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “During a regular school year,”said Erin Echternach, assistant general manager of child nutrition at Hays CISD, “when we operate the National School Lunch Program, free and reduced price meal applications are sent to every student’s household and the application is also available online for parents to fill out. This allows every household, even the homes without internet access, the opportunity to fill out an application to receive free and reduced price meals.”
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grew some more with weekend bags,” said Esperanza Orosco, operator of HaysHope2Go. “We started off doing 75 weekend bags a week. We are now doing about 265 weekend bags a week and we deliver to over 15 campuses in our district.” The district recognized the need for this type of program, especially since many parents lost their jobs during the pandemic and the increase in the homeless population, Orosco explained. “We want to make sure to remove barriers for our families and students,” Orosco said. “We want them to concentrate on academics and making sure they have every chance to succeed. They can’t do that if they are hungry. They can’t do that if they don’t have clothes.”
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Since HCISD has operated the Seamless Summer Option program during the pandemic, the district has seen more students who eat both breakfast and lunch at school, according to Echternach. The district would likely see a drop in these numbers if federal funding for the free school meals is no longer available. HaysHope2Go is another program that HCISD offers to supplement nutrition for students during weekends and holidays when they are not in school, as well as provide families with weekly groceries. The Clothes Closet, which provides clothing to students, is also a part of this program. “We have the largest amount of enrollment right now [with] almost 20,000 students and our program
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HAYS COUNTY – One in four Texas children face hunger, meaning that they can't always receive nutritious meals at home and arrive at school with an empty stomach. Those children also live in a food-insecure household and for many, the breakfast and lunch served at school are sometimes the only consistent food they receive on a daily basis. School districts and statewide organizations are working to combat this by providing resources that will help students succeed. “Breakfast is really powerful for kids,” said Mia Medina, program manager for No Kid Hungry Texas, “because research shows that kids who eat breakfast are more focused. They achieve higher scores on tests, they are less sick, for example, and they miss less school days. All of those combined just means that kids have a better opportunity to graduate and reach their full potential.”
For more information about these programs and what school districts offer their students, please reference the following links. • HaysHope2Go: https://www.hayscisd.net/ hayshope2go • Hays CISD Clothes Closet: https://www.hayscisd. net/clothes • HCISD Nutrition: https://www.hayscisd.net/ childnutrition • DSISD Nutrition: https://www.dsisdtx.us/Page/473 • No Kid Hungry Texas: https://state.nokidhungry.org/ texas/
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hile on patrol off the Mexican coast on March 20, 1836, the Invincible whipped an enemy man-of-war and seized an American blockade runner on the high seas. All in a day’s work for the Texas Navy. During the darkest hour of the Lone Star Revolution, Jeremiah Brown put to sea in a converted slave smuggling schooner. As captain of the Invincible, his mission in the aftermath of the Alamo massacre was to keep Mexican vessels bottled up in port and to stop third countries from supplying Santa Anna with war materiel. A month before the Battle of San Jacinto, a merchant ship brimming with military hardware slipped out of Matamoros harbor. To ensure that the freighter rendezvoused with ground forces in Texas, the manof-war Bravo provided an armed escort. The two-ship convoy made a desperate dash for open water, but the Invincible blocked its path. The Mexican warship accepted the challenge, and for the next hour the adversaries traded broadsides with the Bravo getting the worst of it. From out of nowhere, a double-masted intruder of unknown allegiance appeared on the horizon. Taking advantage of the lull in the fighting, the Bravo limped away while the Invincible made a beeline for the mystery ship. To the Texans’ surprise, the party crasher was flying the Stars and Stripes. Spared a second round of combat, Capt. Brown leisurely pulled alongside the brig bearing the name Pocket. But the refusal of the American skipper to comply
The Texans stormed aboard and took control of the Pocket at gunpoint. The sight of cocked pistols convinced the uncooperative captain to hand over the manifest, which showed he carried harmless consumer goods bound for Matamoros. But why the initial defiance and what was the U.S. Navy doing on a commercial cruise?
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with a routine request for destination and papers instantly put Brown back on his guard. The Texans stormed aboard and took control of the Pocket at gunpoint. The sight of cocked pistols convinced the uncooperative captain to hand over the manifest, which showed he carried harmless consumer goods bound for Matamoros. But why the initial defiance and what was the U.S. Navy doing on a commercial cruise? Although the very idea of American mariners in league with Mexicans was unthinkable, Capt. Brown decided to inspect the hold. He could not believe his eyes. The Pocket was packed with contraband – guns, powder, ammunition, everything dictator Santa Anna needed to finish off the retreating rebels. The ship was searched from stem to stern, and moments later a loud commotion below deck signaled another shocking discovery. Into the bright sunlight, the Texas sailors dragged four Americans caught red-handed with commissions in the Mexican Navy. One of the quaking quartet needed no introduction. Capt. Brown, as well as most Anglo colonists, would have known the hated Thomas Thompson anywhere. While serving as a Mexican naval officer in the summer of 1835, the Englishman ordered the inhabitants of Anahuac
to disband their militia. Infuriated by their refusal, Thompson threatened to torch the town. Two months after the Anahuac incident, the Texans took their revenge. In retaliation for the unwarranted capture of a private boat, they opened fire on the Brit wounding him in both legs. He was taken to New Orleans and formally accused of piracy. By the time the case came to court in early 1836, the Texas Revolution was in full swing. The trial degenerated into a shameful circus, as the presiding judge shied away from the political implications of the proceedings and opposing counsels threw books and inkwells at each other. In the end, the Louisiana magistrate turned the defendant loose but jailed the lawyers. Clapping Thompson and the three American turncoats in irons, Capt. Brown sailed the Pocket to Galveston. Leaving the fate of the prisoners and their ship in the hands of his superiors, he went onto New Orleans for provisions and repairs. Worked up by a prejudiced press, the usually sympathetic citizens of the Crescent City greeted the Invincible with hostility. Fearing a mob attack, the
Texans ran back to ship but hardly cleared the mouth of the Mississippi before being overtaken by a navy cutter. Detained as pirates, the captain and crew of the
Invincible were freed by a local judge, who defied public opinion by tossing the preposterous case out of court. On their second try, the Lone Star sailors made good their escape from New Orleans. The rebel regime in Texas soon released the Pocket prisoners and purchased the ship, a generous gesture not required by international law. Under the circumstances, Washington should have been more than satisfied, especially since running guns to Santa Anna contradicted official U.S. policy. But the American government chose to make an issue out of the Pocket
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Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICES REHABILITATION OF PLUM CREEK ELEVATED TANK Online bid services will open for bidding on Monday March 14, 2022, and close on Tuesday March 29, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. CST. Follow submittal instructions on www. civcastusa.com. Hard copies will not be accepted for this solicitation. All addenda and answers to Bidders’ questions will also be posted to Civcast at the above link and Project ID. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on March 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Kyle Public Works Department Training Room, 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, TX. Bid results will be read aloud at the Public Works Building Training Room at 520 E. RR 150, Kyle, Texas 78640 at 2:00 P.M. on day of deadline.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – DESIGN BUILD RAILROAD PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS The City of Kyle is seeking a design build proposal for the development of engineering design, construction plans, construction and inspections for a railroad pedestrian underpass. Proposal responses will be received electronically at jrearp@cityofkyle.com until 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday March 30, 2022, and then considered by City Council April 5, 2022. Details of what the City seeks may be secured from the City website (www.cityofkyle.com/rfps) and are also available from the office of the City Secretary. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to accept only those proposals which are in the best interest of the City of Kyle.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Michelle Ann Goodwin, Deceased, were issued on March 4, 2022, in Cause No. 21-0399-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas, to: Carole Goodwin. The notice to the Independent Administrator may be delivered at the following address: c/o Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC Attorneys at Law 2500 Bee Cave Road Bldg Two, Suite 150 Austin, Texas 78746 All persons having claims
against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated the 11th day of March, 2022. /s/ Andréa Villarreal Andréa Villarreal Attorney for Independent Administrator
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ # PSC-2022-01 KYLE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER Request for Qualifications for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) The City of Kyle will accept sealed Qualifications until 2:00 P.M., April 15, 2022, Proposals received after this time will not be considered. The Purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain capabilities from experienced vendors interested in providing design development, specification, procurement, delivery, installation, punch and follow-up of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Two (2) complete bound copies and one (1) electronic copy (flash drive) of the qualifications are required. Proposals are to be delivered by 2:00 p.m., April 5, 2022 to: Bob Farmer Representative City of Kyle City Hall 100 W. Center Street Kyle, TX 78640 The complete submittals shall be enclosed in an envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope or on any carrier’s envelope: RFQ # PSC-2022-01 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FF&E SERVICES FOR NEW PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER Proposal specifications may be secured from the City of Kyle (City) website at the following link: https://www. cityofkyle.com/rfqs The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms. The City also reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, or to accept any submittal deemed most advantageous, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the submittal received, and to revise the process schedule as circumstances arise.
in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP, FOR DEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION, FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY, WAIVER OF BOND AND REQUEST TO DISMISS ATTORNEY AD LITEM in this estate on the 25th day of February, 2022, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Lori Sue McNabb, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above-noted date and time. Applicant's Attorney: Anna Martinez Boling 1301 S. Old Stagecoach Road Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 504-3051 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 9th day of March, 2022. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Ruby Becerra, Deputy
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE An application has been submitted with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide +/- 273.92 acres of property located at along RR 12 in Driftwood, TX 78619. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1925-NP
The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Date: April 9, 2022 (Saturday) River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below. Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: 880 River Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Unit #009 – C. Childress – generator, yard tools, push mowers Unit #010 – G. Garcia – ladders, work bench, folding tables, mini fridge, compressor, floor jack Unit #051 – C. Watts – outdoor game, dresser, boxes, totes Unit #067 – N. Gonzales – washer machine, sewing machine, tv, furniture, baby stuff Unit #092 – O. Ysassi – chairs, strollers, table, motorcycle helmets, totes Unit #122 – R. Rodriguez – handyman tools Unit #133 – B. Crawford – entertainment stand, cooler, table w/chairs, boxes Unit #188 – C. Lopez – artwork, headboard and footboard, chair, totes Unit #199 – J. Bernal – metal coffee table, kitchen cabinets, kid toys Unit #261 – R. Guerrero – punching bag, rolling tool chest, small dresser, totes Unit #263 – M. Guetierrez – sword, end table, totes Unit #286 – S. Garcia – bbq, pressure washer, air compressor, saw, dresser Unit #303 – H. Rivera – chairs, blinds, futon, clothes, household goods Unit #316 – C. Gonzales – dresser, kitchen goods Unit #321 – J. Villalpando – motorcycle, Schwinn bicycle, Yeti cooler, dresser, baby stuff, totes Unit #401 – C. Hernandez – 2 work benches Unit #421 – M. Esparza – 6’ and 4’ ladder, DeWalt drill, painting and drywall equipment Unit #436 – T. Dela Rosa – tv, exercise machine, headboard, side tables, shelves Unit #455 – A. Medina – deep freezer, lamps, dressers, end tables
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
REQUESTING COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FROM SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
To all persons interested in the Estate of Lori McNabb, Deceased, Cause No. 210484-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law
Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. River Road Self Storage will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below.
Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Jack C. Hays HS Renovations - BP3, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND LIMITED REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, to issue interest bearing Certificates of Obligation of the City (the “Certificates”) for the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred by the City for: (1) constructing, improving and/or extending the City’s waterworks and sewer system, including Old Black Colony elevated water storage tank, RM 967 West water and wastewater utilities relocation, and re-use water Stagecoach Pond pumps and piping, including the acquisition of any necessary easements or land; and (2) professional services including fiscal, engineering, architectural and legal fees and other such costs incurred in connection therewith including the costs of issuing the Certificates. The City Council tentatively proposes to consider for first and final reading at a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m., on May 3, 2022 at Council Chambers located at 405 Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas, 78610, the passage of an ordinance authorizing the Certificates. The maximum amount of the Certificates that may be authorized for such purpose is $8,250,000. The City Council presently proposes to provide for the payment of the Certificates from the levy of ad valorem taxes and from a limited pledge of the surplus revenues derived from the operation of the City’s combined waterworks and sewer system, after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses and all debt service, reserve and other requirements in connection with all of the City’s revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding) which are payable from all or any part of the revenues of the City’s combined waterworks and sewer system, which amount shall not exceed $1,000. Due to the ongoing public health concerns regarding the COVID 19 virus, and as may be authorized by Executive Order of the Governor of Texas, such meeting regarding the Certificates to be held on May 3, 2022 may be conducted via a free public video conference or other lawful electronic means. In such event, information regarding how to access the meeting and public participation in the meeting will be available on the City’s website and in the agenda posted no less than 72 hours before the meeting at the following internet address: https://ci.buda.tx.us/ The following information is required pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.049: As of March 1, 2022, the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding debt obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $101,170,000. As of March 1, 2022, the combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $137,342,777.26. Such amounts also include debt service on debt that the City currently intends to pay from sources other than ad valorem taxes but that could be paid from ad valorem taxes if such other sources are not available at the time required for payment. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates on time and in full is $11,154,862.50. The estimated interest rate for the Certificates is 3.0%. Such estimates take into account a number of factors, including the issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the expected ratings of the proposed Certificates. Such estimated interest rate is provided as a matter of information but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the Certificates may be sold. The maximum maturity date of the Certificates is August 15, 2042. CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS
and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 326-3990 Fax or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 3/31/2022. Any proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Stefan Doerr via email Sdoerr@bartlettcocke. com or (512) 326-4223 Phone to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.
PUBLIC NOTICE By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on March 22nd, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Deer Run Estates, Lots 18 and 21, Replat
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE An application has been submitted with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 3.55 acres of property located along Francis Harris Ln in San Marcos TX 78666. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512)393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1870-NP.
STORAGE AUCTION Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held March 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction. com. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/ CREDIT. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. STEPHAN NASH 7.5X10 CC – Suitcase, Pictures, Cedar Chest, File Cabinet, Air Fryer, Room Divider, Bike, Computer, Misc. Household Items.
THE CITY OF CREEDMOOR The City of Creedmoor, Texas will hold a public hearing 7:00 p.m., March 17 at the Creedmoor Community Center, 12513 FM 1625, Creedmoor, Texas for public comments on a zoning change request from Commercial to Multi-family services from the property owner at the 5107 FM 1327. Also for the same piece of land there will be a request to several requirements of city; coverage, parking sizes, and height requirements. By the order of the City Council of the City of Creedmoor, Texas, Robert R. Wilhite, Administrator, City of Creedmoor.
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit and Food and Beverage Certificate by Peak Beverage Texas LLC d/b/a Peak Beverage Texas LLC located at 252 Frog Pond Lane, Unit A, Dripping Springs, Hays County, TX 78620. Managers of said limited liability company are Andrew Klosterman, John Holbrook, Justin George, and Adam Douglas.
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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine-Only Package Store Permit by SIS KYLE LLC DBA Neu Hub #4 to be located at 2709 FM 150, Suite 100, Kyle, Hays County Texas. Managers of said LLC are Iqbal Maredia, Manager; and Sohail Ali, Manager.
INVITATION FOR BIDS Continental Homes of Texas, LP (Owner) on behalf of East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 invites the submission of sealed Bids from qualified bidders for: East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Prairie Lakes Phase 1 Section 2. The work shall consist of the following: RCP drainage piping, including approximately 18”- 30” pipe, manholes; inlets and appurtenances; Water piping, including 8” mains, valves and appurtenances; Wastewater piping consisting of 8” gravity wastewater, manholes and appurtenance; Paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter, signing and striping; Excavation and embankment; and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Improvements. Sealed Bids addressed to the Owner and marked "Bid for East Hays County Mud No. 1, Prairie Lakes Phase 1 Section 2" will be received until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Direct questions to (512) 879-0400. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be examined without charge at the offices of BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications and
bidding documents may be obtained without charge from www.civcastusa. com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download plans, specifications and bidding documents. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or acceptable Bidder’s Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required as stated in the Contract Documents. The prices and terms of the bid must be made on the forms included in the Contract Documents. The Owner may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda. A Bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, deviates significantly from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected. Bidders should read and understand all terms and conditions contained in these Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to accept the lowest and best Bid as deemed by the Owner, or reject any and/or all Bids. The Owner may request qualification information including references, bonding, insurance and other information for use in determining the lowest and best Bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of the bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be accepted.
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Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICES THE CITY OF CREEDMOOR The City of Creedmoor, Texas will hold a public hearing 7:00 p.m., April 21, 2022 at the Creedmoor Community Center, 12513 FM 1625, Creedmoor, Texas for public comments on a Special Permit request to build and operate a C-store and restaurant at FM1327 and Wright Rd. By the order of the City Council of the City of Creedmoor, Texas, Robert R. Wilhite, Mayor, City of Creedmoor.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held Online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 2401 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after March 23, 2022 at 11 AM Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s). Crystal Montano: tool chest, appliances, bikes, cargo box, tools Lupe Escobar: Restaurant supplies, chairs, ice machine, Lupe Escobar: totes, blg supplies Martina Lopez: miscellaneous
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held Online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after March 23, 2022 at 11 AM Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s). Ariana Brown : file, mattress, lamp
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS OF WATER LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND IMPACT FEES Notice is hereby given pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, that the Board of Directors of the County Line Special Utility District will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting, open to the public, on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., located at the County Line Special Utility District Office, 8870 Camino Real, Uhland, Texas 78640. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the amendment of the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan and the imposition of water impact fees. Any member of the public has the right to appear at the hearing and present evidence for or against the plan and proposed fee.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB #22-036 TERM CONTRACT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager of the City of Buda for the above referenced solicitation. The City of Buda
is seeking to enter a contract with a qualified vendor to enter into a term contract to supply hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement material. Complete specifications are in the solicitation package which may be obtained online at BidNet www.bidnetdirect.com or www.publicpurchase.com Bids are to be delivered in a sealed envelope to City of Buda, City Hall Purchasing Bid Box, 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100, Buda, Texas 78610. Write “SEALED BIDS” with the Bid Number, Name, and Due Date on the outside of the shipping package. Bidss will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., March 24, 2022. Questions may be directed to the City of Buda Purchasing Office via email at purchasing@ci.buda.tx.us
NOTICE OF SALE Morningstar Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code by conducting a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is listed below: Date : 03/26/2022 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Storage Auctions.com Unit -A101 - Rosie Martinez - totes, wire , suitcases, misc. tools. Unit - 3083 - Charles Schumann – totes , boxes, bags, suit cases Unit - 3044 - Necera Benslimane - boxes , totes , xmas décor, art work. D406 - Jenna Holloway Honda Car ( VEHICLE NOT SOLD IN AUCTION ) Totes, furniture, computer, shelving. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time.
CITATION BY PUBLICATION IT APPEARING TO THE COURT that from the verified matters set forth in the Complaint for Divorce filed in this cause that service by publication pursuant to T.C.A. 21-2-203 is appropriate, it is therefore: ORDERED that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks as required by law in the Hays Free Press, 113 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX, notifying the Respondent that she is required to answer and make defense to the Complaint filed in the office of the Fourth Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee, located at 400 Main Ave., City-County Building Room M-15, Knoxville, Tennessee, within thirty (30) days after the fourth weekly publication for this Order and that, upon her failure to do so, the Complaint will be taken as admitted by her and the case set for hearing without her presence. ENTERED this 20thday of December, 2021 JUDGE: Greg McMillan APPROVED BY: MichaelC. Inman, BPR #022858 Attorney for Plaintiff 9111 Cross Park Drive Building E, Suite 290 Knoxville, TN 37923(865) 470-4770
CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Heirs of V. Patino, John Cisneros, Luciano Cisneros, and Antonio Barrera, AND TO ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS, OR CLAIMANTS IN THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants(s) GREETINGS: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation, the same being 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 2022 a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make
MOVING SALE initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 428th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the SUIT TO QUIET TITLE filed in said Court on the 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2021. and said suit being numbered 21-1238 on the docket of said Court, wherein Philemon Mendez is the Plaintiff and Unknown Heirs of John Cisneros; Unknown Heirs of V. Patino; Unknown Heirs of Luciano Cisneros; Unknown Heirs of Antonio Barrera is the Defendant. The nature of said suit is as follows: THE PLAINTIFF REQUEST THAT THE DEFENDANT'S BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER JUDGMENT FOR TITLE TO AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY, KNOWN AS 22604 S. IH-35 KYLE, TEXAS, 78640, LOCATED IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING ALL LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND THE 1/2 LOT OF 5. All as more fully appears of record on file in this office, and which reference is here made for all intents and purposes. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022. REQUESTED BY: David H. Morris Morris & Wise 1921 Corporate Drive Suite 102 San Marcos TX 78666 512-396-7525 BEVERLY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Charlotte Ladd, Deputy
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See more Don Shelton Relay photos from the Hays CISD here.
Shelton Relays The Hays CISD varsity and junior varsity track and field studentathletes competed March 10 in the 2022 Don Shelton Relays hosted by Hays High. The meet had eight teams from across Central Texas competing this year, including teams from Hays High, Johnson High and Lehman High. Numerous personal records were set and many Hays CISD studentathletes took home medals for their efforts.
LEHMAN RESULTS FOR THE DON SHELTON RELAYS
JV Girls Sadie Herron 1st Place Long Jump 15' 2.5" Varsity Boys Tanner Johnson 3rd Place 100M Dash - 11.10 Tanner Johnson 1st Place Long Jump 20' 9.5" Robert Vasquez 1st Place Shot Put 46' 4.25" Varsity Girls Lily Castro 4th Place 100M Dash 13.12 Abbigail Adame 1st Place Shot Put 35' 7.5" Kaylee Mince 2nd Place Shot Put 32' 10" Abbigail Adame 1st Place Discus 112' 4.5"
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vehicle until it stopped. Eventually, the suspect, identified as Elizabeth Jenell Mitchell of Kyle, returned to the scene on foot and admitted to the accident and fleeing the scene. Officers were able to locate the actor vehicle in the 400 block of Coleto Creek and found the vehicle had extensive heavy impact damage to the front end, hood, windshield and roof. The vehicle was seized and it is currently being held for
processing. "I extend my condolences to the victim’s family, and hope the quick conclusion of this case can bring them a sense of closure," said Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett. Mitchell was placed under arrest for Accident Involving Death, a second degree felony, as well as an unrelated Criminal Mischief warrant from Hays County. She is currently being held at the Hays County Jail.
enrichment and foundational opportunities for members to explore what might become a passion later in life. “The Y has something for everybody, but you’d never know what that is until you give us an opportunity to show you what we’re all about,” said Daniel. The Hays Y’s roots run deep with families in the area. In 2008, Hays CISD became the first Project SAFE (Safety, Aquatics and Fitness Education) partner of the Y, a program that provides free swimming and water safety instruction to pre-k, kindergarten and first graders. This year it will surpass the 20,000 child mark area-wide for the number of kids who have benefitted, according to Doles. Along with spring break and summer day camps, Camp Moody, an 85-acre nature preserve along Onion Creek in Buda, offers adventure camps and other family-friendly outdoor opportunities that all Y members have access to. Volunteer opportunities, like food drives and school supply drives, are also a fundamental part of the Y’s outreach. One recent volunteer opportunity at the Hays Y included making Valentine’s Day cards for CC4C (Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children), a nonprofit that works to enhance the lives of children battling rare or undiagnosed
conditions. Through the collaborative effort, children received between 50 to 100 personalized Valentine’s cards. Over 100 staff members are currently employed at the Hays Y that are “passionate about growing the community.” Rachel Guyette worked at the Hays Y for six years, going from a lifeguard to the Aquatics coordinator, before having to leave for a new career when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the hardest. “One thing I’ll mention is the Aquatic staff that kicked butt from 2015 to 2021,” Guyette said. “They were and still are one of the hardest and most trained employees for
the Y and without them, the Y experience would be nothing. From inservice training, team building outings and teaching and bettering their fellow guards, there wasn’t much stronger than that bond.” Daniel said that those who cannot afford a regular membership still have the ability to participate through the Y’s Membership For All program, made possible from contributions through its Annual Giving Campaign, ensuring that the Y remains accessible to all. “We’re known for breaking down barriers for folks to participate,” Daniel said. “We bridge that gap and meet them where they need to be
met.” With the YMCA having a global footprint, people from all over the world have experiences with the organization — and over the past decade and a half, the Hays Y has become an integral part of the local community. “We’re an organization that opens its doors to partner and collaborate with people across the community,” Daniel said. “One of the unique things about the Y that differentiates itself is that we promote the very best of what people have to offer. We have folks that come in our doors and have unique talents and treasures, and we invite them to share them.”
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