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Thursday, March 30, 2017
Authorities warn of police impersonator BY MOSES LEOS III
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office officials are warning residents of a possible police impersonator who conducted illicit traffic stops on at least two residents in the Kyle area last week. According to a Hays
County press release, the two reported incidents involved a white or silver Chevrolet pickup truck with damage to the front left quarter panel. The most recent incident involving a police impersonator took place around midnight Thursday. A male driver was traveling along FM 2001
near Satterwhite Road east of Buda when a vehicle activated red and blue dashboard lights to pull the driver over. According to the release, the suspect took a “long time” to exit the pickup truck, causing concern for the complainant. The suspect then exited the pickup and shined a flashlight in a manner
that the complainant took as a command to exit his vehicle. The man did not see any law enforcement markings on the pickup truck and sped away, according to the release. The suspect vehicle followed the complainant as he turned on to Goforth Road. When the complainant pulled in to
a driveway of a residence, the suspect vehicle drove past him and left the area. Thursday’s report was the second police impersonator report fielded by law enforcement. The original incident occurred March 16 at 11:44 p.m., according to a county press release. A complainant, who was not identified, told authori-
Water war boils back up
Legislation may roll back groundwater protections BY MOSES LEOS III
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The fight over Hays County groundwater is bubbling once again after legislation in the 85th Texas Legislature has drawn the ire of a local state representative. At the center of the controversy is the 5,000-acre Needmore Ranch, located near Wimberley and owned by south Texas beer distributor Greg LaMantia. The property is within the jurisdiction of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. The latter was added as a result of 2015 House Bill 3405, or the “Save our Wells” bill, which allowed the BSEACD to take over jurisdiction over previously unregulated portions of the Trinity Aquifer. As a result of HB 3405, Needmore LLC applied with the BSEACD for a regular production permit of 280 million gallons of water per year from the Trinity. But Senate Bill (SB) 2254, authored by State Sen. Jose Hinojosa (D-McAllen) this year, would remove the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1, which was created in 2013, from the districts. In addition, the bill would give the ranch powers under Chaper 36 of the Texas Water Code to operate as its own groundwater district. SB 1814, authored by Hinojosa, and HB 4122, authored by State Rep Kyle Kacal (R-College Station), would allow a property owner with more than 1,000 acres of land situated in two groundwater conservation districts to petition a trans-
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Four bills that could have an impact on Hays County groundwater authored by Juan Hinojosa (D-McAllen) The gist: SB 2254 would grant the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 powers as a groundwater conservation district under Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code if an election is held for such purpose. At that time, Needmore Ranch MUD No. 1 would also be removed from jurisdiction of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
Assault suspect still on the loose The search continues for a Dripping Springs man suspected of shooting and injuring a male family member earlier this month. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Grosbin A. Sabillon, 30, of Dripping Springs, who fled the scene of a March SABILLON 8 aggravated assault case at a Dripping Springs residence. Sabillon is believed to be in the Austin or Dripping Springs area and driving a red Dodge pickup; he was last seen driving that vehicle from the residence of the shooting.
SENATE BILL 1814
authored by Juan Hinojosa (D-McAllen) The gist: SB 1814 would allow the owner of a parcel of land greater than 1,000 acres and included in the jurisdiction of two or more groundwater districts to petition to transfer their entire parcel of land into a single district.
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HOUSE BILL 4122
authored by Kyle Kacal (R-College Station) The gist: A companion bill to SB 1814, HB 4122 would allow the owner of a parcel of land greater than 1,000 acres and included in the jurisdiction of two or more groundwater districts to petition to transfer their entire parcel of land into a single district.
Warrant roundup brings in $17,000 in fines
HOUSE BILL 4045
filed by Phillip Cortez (D-San Antonio) The gist: HB 4045 would allow a district to issue permits to landowners with more than 1,000 contiguous acres of land that’s under two or more groundwater districts without notice or the opportunity for a hearing. A permit issued would be authorized based on the volume of groundwater on a per acre basis based on the greatest amount authorized by the district that receives the application.
Roundabout near Driftwood? A potential roundabout at the FM 150 and FM 3237 intersection near Driftwood could be considered within a character plan aimed at revamping the stretch of road between Kyle and Dripping Springs. The proposed roundabout was part of an update on the plan given to the Hays County Commissioners Court early last week. Joe Cantalupo, K-Friese and Associates vice president and FM 150 Character Plan project manager, said his team set out to understand the corridor and learn what nearby residents value about the road. Cantalupo said that this plan was slated for completion in November or December 2017, but residents of the
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STAFF REPORT
SENATE BILL 2254
BY LOGAN MCCULLOUGH
ties she was traveling with a friend on FM 2001 near Goforth Road east of Kyle when a white or silver Chevrolet pickup truck activated red and blue interior lights on their vehicle. The woman told authorities she thought she was being pulled over by law enforcement in what ap-
“People instead of saying, ‘Why are you doing this?’ started saying, ‘Why are you taking so long? Let’s get this done.’” – Joe Cantalupo, K-Friese and Associates vice president and FM 150 Character Plan project manager
county spoke out to accelerate the project. “People instead of saying, ‘Why are you doing this?’ started saying, ‘Why are you taking so long? Let’s get this done,’” said Cantalupo. The FM 150 character plan seeks to gather input from the citizens of Hays County on how the span of road between Arroyo Ranch Road in Kyle and Ranch Road (RR) 12 in Dripping Springs should be approached for the future. Officials have said the road will eventually need more capacity to accommodate the
anticipated future growth in population of Hays County. This portion of the road is unique in that it features multiple water crossings and passes through a rural and underdeveloped portion of the county. The conception of this plan came in November of 2014. Improved include better intersections, widened shoulders in dangerous areas and the construction of a bypass road that could pass through the Rutherford Ranch.
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STAFF REPORT Over $17,000 in fines and fees relating to outstanding warrants were collected by Hays County Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable’s office last week. The influx was a result of Cable’s office participating in the 2017 Central Texas Warrant Round Up, which was conducted along with Pct. 3 Constable Ray Helm’s office. The move was the first time the Pct. 3 court had participated in the collaborative effort, which involves multiple jurisdictions in the Central Texas area, according to a press release. Cable said it was a “resounding, huge success” in mitigating a large number of criminal cases pending on his docket. Helm’s office, along with the assistance of the McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. law firm, cleared by exception, which includes arrest, paid fines, set up a payment plan, 86 outstanding warrants from the Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace
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Thursday, March 30, 2017
Local ‘read to horses’ program helps build confidence in reading skills BY MOSES LEOS III
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s someone who has worked around horses for many years, Julie Froidcoeur has seen how therapeutic the animals can be for people. Through RED Arena, a Dripping Springs-based 501-C 3 non-profit organization, a type of horsebased therapy, or hippotherapy, can now help those who aim to boost their reading confidence. RED-y To Read is an Equine Facilitated Learning program that began roughly three weeks ago at the organization’s 20-acre facility on Bell Springs Road. Froidcoeur said a recent foundation grant allows residents participate in RED-y To Read for free. The program, which is open to all ages, allows for individuals to openly read aloud to one of nine full-sized horses or two miniature horses that are a part of the program. One of the primary benefits for the reader is the ability to build confidence in their abilities without the prospect of being criticized or corrected. Parents who try to correct younger readers can sometimes discourage them, Froidcoeur said. She added the horses don’t criticize, correct or judge, but just listen. Karen Bailey, RED Arena farm manager and volunteer coordinator, said when the idea of the reading program sprouted, the first goal was to share the arena’s resources with others. RED Arena, which was founded in 2008, serves approximately 110 to 130 people per week who hail from all parts of Central Texas, including Kyle, Buda, Wimberley and Dripping Springs. The facility is a therapeutic
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The Red-y to Read Program at REDArena in Dripping Springs allows readers of all ages and skill levels to read to horses or minihorses for free as a form of hippotherapy.
“Most importantly, we wanted to empower those kids and adults who perhaps don’t feel comfortable reading in front of a group ... They can read in front of a horse.” – Karen Bailey, RED Arena farm manager
riding center that offers hippotherapy to those with learning needs and those with a physical disability. “Most importantly, we wanted to empower those kids and adults who perhaps don’t feel comfortable reading in front of a group,” Bailey said. “They can read in front of a horse.” Participants in the program range in age from four- to 21-years-old. Froidcoeur said the focus was to have the program open to all reading abilities. The program encourages readers to bring their
own books that are at their own reading level. The facility also has books for them to read as well. “There’s older students and young adults who are having reading trouble as well,” Froidcoeur said. “It’s not just for kids.” Participants who engage in the RED-y To Read program are allowed to read to the animal for an hour. Certified horse trainers observe the animal during the session to ensure the comfort and safety of all. Many who read to the horses are excited to the opportunity to do so, Froidcoeur said. Children
who may not be excited about reading are interested in reading to the animal. “They are motivated to read to the horse,” Froidcoeur said. “Most kids love horses. They get excited about reading to them.” The idea to bring the program to RED Arena began after Froidcoeur learned of other successful reading-to-animal programs. She said that, in the past, programs offered the chance for readers to improve their skills by reading to dogs, such as the “Read to Chopper” program held weekly at the Wimberley Village Library. RED Arena began a pilot program in January to see if it could get off the ground. Soon thereafter, the popularity of the program “exploded,” Froidcoeur said. “The kids that have come so far have loved it. Folks that are invited or
Human-animal interaction can make the learning process more comfortable and enjoyable for children Autistic children who were put in contact with an animal demonstrated increased use of language skills and had improved social interactions while with the animal Children who who read to animals improved reading skills quicker compared with those who read to human volunteers
give it a chance are thrilled with the opportunity,” Bailey said. “The parents are receptive to it and the kids are thrilled.” The chance to potentially grow the program is also there, both Froidcoeur and Bailey said. While RED Arena is not looking for horses now, the opportunity to add more to the reading program could be an idea for the future. RED Arena is also in the midst of a capital campaign. The growth plan could include looking for a larger plot of land to house a bigger facility with a covered area. The growth could also extend to expanding RED Arena’s program to help injured and disabled veterans. “Our program is so multi-faceted that it offers so much,” Bailey said. “The riders, volunteers, parents and staff agree it’s a special type of place. Peaceful and enriching, even for parents.”
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Steve Catoe, a Positive Approach to Care and Validation Therapy Trainer for Alzheimer’s Texas, will present tips and strategies for effective communication with persons with dementia. Class and a light lunch are offered free of charge at Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX on Friday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration is
required. Call (512) 2410420 or email RRodriguez@TXAlz.org.
Market Days
Celebrate Easter at Wimberley Market Days Saturday April 1 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Listen to live music on three stages from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.. This free event is located at Lions Field on RR 2325 Wimberley with ample parking in three lots. For more information see the Market Days web site at
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Town Hall meeting
A town hall meeting on law enforcement and transportation is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (511 Mercer Street). All Dripping Springs area residents are invited and encouraged to attend this joint town hall. Hays County Commissioner
Ray Whisenant along with representatives from the City, Constable’s office, Hays County Sheriff’s Department and Texas Department of Public Safety will be on hand to provide updates and answer questions.
SKYWARN classes
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The program will include and overview by Clint Browning, Hays County Fire Marshal, about the Firewise program, which teaches how best to adapt to and prepare their homes for living in wildfire-prone areas. Free SkyWarn classes will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the Wimberley Community Center at 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley; and Thursday, April 13 at North Hays Fire Rescue Central Station, 400 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs.
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Education Dripping Springs students get creative STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR ‘REFLECTIONS’
The work of seven Dripping Springs ISD students received recognition at the 2017 Texas PTA “Reflections” State Contest, including two national qualifiers. A total of 18 Dripping Springs students qualified for the state competition. Student work is submitted in one of six categories and evaluated based on artistic merit, creativity, mastery of the medium, and interpretation of the theme; this year’s theme was “What Is Your Story?” National qualifiers are sophomore James Bartling for his musical composition titled “My Story” and eighth-grader Drew Wilson for his photograph named
“Choosing My Colors”; both received Awards of Excellence at the state level. Wilson also received a state Award JUNKER of Merit in Visual Arts for “My Life Underwater,” as did seventh-grader Caroline Manning in Musical BRINK Composition for “Forever I Stand.” Four students earned honorable mention: Isla Conreaux
(Visual Arts), Vivian Gomez (Literature), Michael Gearing (Musical Competition) and Ginny Falls (Literature).
TIGER AUTHORS EARN AWARDS Two DSHS students in Creative Writing classes received writing awards recently. Senior Henri Brink received two Silver Key Awards (in the categories Writing Portfolio and Poetry) and Honorable Mention (Short Story) in the national Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards Competition, which featured more than 330,000 entries. Sophomore Julia Junker won second place in the Youth Short Story category of the Texas Night Sky Festival’s writing contest.
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Eighth-grader Drew Wilson received the Award of Excellence for his “Choosing My Colors” photograph at the at the state level of the Reflections contest.
Roundabout: Road plans in Driftwood to accomodate growth Continued from pg. 1
In addition to providing input on considerations of alternative intersections, the project team is considering inclusion of a roundabout at the intersection of FM 150 and FM 3237. Cantalupo said his team is currently in the process of doing testing on both the safety and environmental impacts of a roundabout. He admitted that, as a team, they are sold on the roundabout for its potential safety features and high capacity for vehicles. “The great benefit of a roundabout is in this setting, if designed properly,
it can take up to 20,000 cars a day, is much safer than a normal “T” intersection, and it could very well have less impact on the surrounding property owners,” said Cantalupo. However, Hays County Judge Bert Cobb voiced concerns with the possibility of a roundabout. “Why did the federal government spend around one billion dollars taking out roundabouts?” asked Cobb. “Because they don’t work – they’re dangerous.” Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Will Conley said the court must go off the community of people
that have had tremendous involvement in this project. “This is not a ‘build it and they will come’ strategy from Hays County or TxDOT,” Conley said. “Having this plan gives us the opportunity to be proactive and not reactive to the activities of the cen-
tral working part of Hays County.” Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant seconded Conley’s sentiment on the importance of public input and commitment of time from Hays County citizens. Cantalupo defended the project while commenting
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Police: Impersonator afoot peared to be a traffic stop. However, she said she and her friend observed a male suspect wearing all black clothing exit the truck. The woman drove off in fear they were not being stopped by law enforcement, the release said. The suspect initially began following them but stopped after she made a turn off of FM 2001. The occupants of the vehicle thought they observed a second subject in the pickup truck. Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler offered several tips for citizens who may be unsure of the legitimacy of a law enforcement traffic stop by an unmarked vehicle. Drivers should activate a vehicle’s emergency flashers in order to alert officers they are aware of their presence. The driver should then proceed to the nearest lighted area following the posted speed limit, Cutler said. Citizens may also call 911 to advise dispatch of their concerns and where the stop is taking place.
you have of a plan or program living over time,” Cantalupo said. The updated schedule calls for the public input portion of the plan to be completed by June or August 2017, with a complete character plan is likely to be published this summer on the county website.
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on the deliberate, open and transparent process of the plan. He said doing so could provide additional steps to make such a plan “live on.” “The idea is that the more you put in up front, the more proactive you are, the more input you get, the greater chance
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE NOT SURE A STOP IS OFFICIAL
Activate flashers: Officers will be alerted that the driver is aware of their presence Proceed to the nearest lighted area: Be sure to follow the posted speed limit Ask for an officers identification card: All peace officers are required to carry an official ID card. Call 911: Those who are concerned can also contact emergency dispatchers of their concerns and where the stop is taking place.
All officers are required to carry official identification cards and can be requested to produce them to ensure citizens they are peace officers, Cutler said. Anyone with information regarding the police impersonator should call the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and speak with the Criminal Investigations Division. Citizens can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-3248477.
Sabillon
Continued from pg. 1 The pickup truck is described as a 2006 red Dodge 4-door pickup truck with tinted windows. There was no license plate information available. Sabillon is described as standing at 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, a medium skin tone and no visible tattoos. Authorities believe Sabillion should still be considered armed and dangerous. A warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony, was issued for Sabillion earlier this month. According to a Hays County press release, deputies responded to the 28000 block of Ranch Road
12 in Dripping Springs for suspicious circumstances. When deputies arrived, they found a 26-year-old man, later identified as Joe Anthony Cortez, with a gunshot wound. Cortez was conscious and breathing when he was taken to an Austin-area hospital with a non-life threatning injury. He was later released from the hospital after receving treatment and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the release. Anyone with information regarding the case should contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and ask to speak with the Criminal Investigations Division.
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Sports Lady Tigers blank McCallum to advance in playoffs BY QUIXEM RAMIREZ The McCallum Knights’ defensive integrity was compromised Friday as the Dripping Springs Tigers’ girls soccer team pushed the ball further into the penalty box. A Knights defender tried to clear a cross from the goal, but instead deflected the ball into the left corner of the net for the Tigers’ second goal of the match. The self-inflicted goal proved to be the final score Friday night in the Dripping Springs’ 2-0 playoff victory over the visiting McCallum Knights. “Good first round win,” Dripping Springs coach Lindsey Abel said. “I think we left them in the game a little too long. We could’ve taken care of some opportunities early on in the game, which I would have liked to see, but they played tough throughout the matchup. It’s a good win for us.” By and large, the result was not surprising. Dripping Springs dominated time of possession, pinging the ball from side-toside as McCallum was on the defensive for much of the game. Dripping Springs attempted 16 shots, including nine on goal, while the Knights created just four shots in the entire match. But McCallum was
Dripping Springs’ Olivia Bonner (6) and Cailey England (3) try to score goal on a corner kick by the Lady Tigers in a bidistrict playoff game last Friday at Tiger Stadium. The Lady Tigers shutout the Knights 2-0 to advance to Area and will meet San Antonio Highlands.
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within one goal until the last few minutes. The Tigers scored its first goal 13 minutes into the match on a well-placed corner kick from Jessica Carmichael to Olivia Bonner, who tapped the high-arcing pass into the back of the net. “After we scored that first goal, we had some relief and then we backed off a bit,” Abel said. “We just gotta be focused and
engaged and stay intense for 80 minutes.” Neither team scored during the ensuing 63 minutes following Bonner’s goal. The Tigers had plenty of opportunities to put the finishing touches on a blowout victory, but could not gain separation until McCallum assisted with an own goal. “We needed to capitalize on our opportunities,” Abel said. “If we are going
to continue to win, we have to make sure those go in the back of the net.” Abel said the team changed its offensive tactics in order to induce more pressure on the Knights’ back line in the second half. It worked, she said, though it didn’t result in more goals. “Sometimes that’s the way the game goes unfortunately,” Abel said. “It’s just one of those things
where things don’t go your way. Hopefully next time we’ll finish those opportunities.” McCallum didn’t stand much of a chance against the Tigers. For one, Abel said, the effort was there. “We have a good, talented group,” Abel said. “It’s a combination of things. Talent, we had the edge. Intensity and work ethic – I think we worked harder and want-
ed it a bit more than the other team. That was the difference.” Dripping Springs will face San Antonio Highlands in the area round of the Girls Soccer 5-A Region II and IV state tournament. Friday night’s performance – a coast-to-coast shutout – did quell some of Abel’s concerns head-
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Tigers shut down Marble Falls STAFF REPORT
Success came in threes for Dripping Springs Tiger senior Haley Odell Friday at the Tiger Softball complex. A trio of RBIs from Odell, who went 3 for 3 on the night, helped state ranked Dripping Springs (21-5, 8-0) secure a 5-0 shutout of the Marble Falls Mustangs. Aiding Odell on the offensive end was senior Kiele Miller, who went 1 for 4 with an RBI in the game. Junior Riley Dunn and sophomores Bailey Hudgeons and Camille Corona also earned a hit in the game. Corona caused trouble for Marble Falls on the base paths by stealing five bases on the night. On the defensive end, Dripping Springs junior pitcher Paige Leschber smothered Mustang bats by pitching a complete game, one-hit shutout. Leschber struck out 13 Mustang batters while conceding only two walks in her seven inning outing. Behind her, the Tiger defense had a .964 fielding percentage and committeed only one
PHOTO BY LISA TRESSLER
Connor Jamail heads into one of his four goals against the Vipers at last week’s game.
Tiger LAX takes down Vandegrift PHOTO BY NATHAN LATSHA
Dripping Springs Tiger junior pitcher Paige Leschber fires off a pitch during Friday’s district tilt with the Marble Falls Mustangs at the Dripping Springs softball complex.
error in the game. Dripping Springs, which is currently ranked No. 8 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 5A state softball poll, has a .318 team batting average and a .376 on-base percentage. Four Tigers are
batting over .400 with Corona sporting a team leading .450 batting average and a team high 32 stolen bases in 26 games played. Miller leads the team with 24 RBIs so far this season. As a team, the Tigers have a fielding percentage of .963 so far this
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season. Miller also leads the team with a 0.70 earned run average (ERA) in the pitching circle. Miller is 10-1 with 144 strikeouts to 37 walks. Dripping Springs travels to Seguin March 31 before hosting Lockhart April 4 at 7 p.m.
SUBMITTED REPORT Continuing solid play against their opponents, the Dripping Springs High School Boys Lacrosse team banded together to beat Vandegrift 11-7. Connor Jamail led the Tigers with 4 goals and one assist. Adding to the offensive total, Gabe Reno had two goals and an assist, while Tanner Heinchon had 2 goals.
Robert Blackmon had a goal and an assist, along with Ryan Thomas and defenseman Giles Andrews, who also both scored a goal. Cameron Howorth and Giles Andrews stood out defensively for the Tigers. The junior varsity team also beat the Vipers with a score of 6-5. Nine different Tigers got in on the scoring
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Presenting the ‘wandering falcon’ BY JERRY HALL
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ome generous soul left a very nice hard cover book in my mailbox: “On The Wing: To the edge of the earth with the peregrine falcon.” I’ve just started reading the book, but it did prompt me to do a bit of research on the peregrine falcon, also known in Latin as Falco peregrinus, or “wandering falcon.” And this is a bird that wanders, having a worldwide range more extensive than that of any other bird. It inhabits all the continents except Antarctica and reaches many of the oceanic island groups. Most of the birds seen in Texas
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The speedy peregrine falcon is the mascot for the U.S. Air Force Academy.
are migrants on their way somewhere else, but a few breed in the rugged Chisos and Guadalupe
mountains. This falcon eats mostly other birds, especially doves and pigeons, which
it captures on the wing. It is one of the fastest of all birds, diving at speeds of 150 to 200 miles per hour. In level flight, it scoots along at about 60 miles per hour. While a few birds over-winter along the Texas coast, most peregrine falcons spend the cold months as far south as Argentina. A killer pesticide almost wiped out this noble bird, but since DDT was banned, the peregrine has made a slow recovery. Today, it is a favorite of those who practice falconry, using the peregrine as a lethal hunter of other birds. P. S. I am happy to report my first hummingbird showed up March 20 – a female black-chin.
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Continued from pg. 1 fer into a single district. Meanwhile, HB 4045 would allow a district to issue groundwater permits without notice or opportunity for a hearing to a property owner whose land is greater than 1,000 acres and is in two groundwater districts. Permits that meet such criteria would be authorized production on a per acre basis. All four bills have met resistance from the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA), which opposes the bills. On Tuesday, State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) said the bills are “aimed at undoing the protections” in HB 3405. “I’m incredibly disappointed that a few of my colleagues are playing games with the citizens of Hays County and attempting to undo the important groundwater protections that were passed last session for their own political gain,” Isaac said in a release. John Dupnik, BSEACD general manager, said HB 4045 was of most concern to the district. He said the bill, if
Needmore Ranch LLC, owned by south Texas beer distributor Greg LaMantia, applied with the BSEACD for a regular production permit of 280 million gallons of water per year from the Trinity.
“I’m incredibly disappointed that a few of my colleagues are playing games with the citizens of Hays County and attempting to undo the important groundwater protections that were passed last session for their own political gain.” – State Rep. Jason Isaac
passed, could guarantee a large landowner a groundwater permit “without the application
of science to consider pumping effects.” He added it would also eliminate due process
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action Saturday as head coach Bill Cafferata’s Tigers beat TMI 15-8 on the road, in their first district game of the season. Freshman Nic Austin had 4 goals and 1 assist for DSHS. Tanner Heinchon, Connor Jamail, and Cristian Reno had two goals apiece, while Gabe Reno, Ryan Thomas, Conner Adcox, Josh Hays, and Logan Heinchon all contributed with one goal. Heinchon also won 16 of 19 faceoffs and Jakob Joy was the defensive
ing into the postseason at least. “I was not worried about this game, but I was interested to see how the young ones would react and how they would play,” Abel said. “They didn’t show their nerves. They stepped up. It’s a huge game and they pulled through. Even though we are young, we have the potential to take care of business and make a good run in these playoffs.”
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April 5 vs. Austin High April 8 vs. Lake Travis April13 vs. Westlake April 20 vs. Bowie
standout of the game with 4 stick checks and 2 turnovers. The Dripping Springs JV team beat TMI 10-6 to improve its record to 10-0. Brayden Glass had two goals and 4 assists, and Ryan Watterson had 3 goals in the JV game.
for adjacent landowners, limiting them from the ability to view the permit or protest if they’re affected by it. Dupnik said SB 1814 and HB 4122 were slightly problematic as they could allow a landowner to “shop around for the best rate deal for him.” “It could allow a land owner to look for the district that has the least amount of regulations required of them,” Dupnik said. SB 1814 could require redrawing election precincts and change appraisal district information statewide, a cost that could be born by taxpayers and not the landowner, Dupnik said. Dupnik also was concerned about HB 2254 as he said it could “put the brakes” on the BSEACD’s process for the Needmore Ranch permit. HB 2254 could create dissonance between groundwater districts and how they manage the aquifer and mitigate the impact to nearby well owners, Dupnik said. Bills authored by Hinojosa and Kacal have been filed but have not gone to committee.
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