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D.S. P&Z denies wine distribution center Pipeline BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
Worries about the proximity of a proposed wine distribution center near Walnut Springs Elementary led Dripping Springs Planning and Zoning officials to recommend denial of the project by a 6-1 vote. However, the project stirred conversation among officials on laws
P&Z officials denied the project, located in the 300 block of Sportsplex Drive, as it fell within 300-feet of Walnut Springs. Currently, a variance is required for the sale of alcohol within 300-feet of a campus.
concerning prohibiting alcohol sales near campuses. P&Z officials denied the project, located in the 300 block of Sportsplex Drive, as it fell within 300-feet of
Walnut Springs. Currently, a variance is required for the sale of alcohol within 300 feet of a campus. Facility owners, however, argued the project calls
for a distribution center for other wineries and sellers in Texas. No alcohol would be sold on site in any form and alcohol would never be seen on-site.
“The 300-foot designation is not only in our ordinance but the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC),” said P&Z chair Mim James. “Again, I’m in support of your business model, but it’s just too close to the school.” Larry Epp, owner of Truly Growth Wine Cellars,
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Nonprofit offers $823K grant to change Wimberley wastewater project BY EXSAR ARGUELLO A nonprofit organization’s attempt to revive plans for a city-owned wastewater facility in Wimberley could hang on a proposed $823,000 grant. Friends of Blue Hole (FoBH), a nonprofit organization created to protect the Blue Hole Regional Park, is offering more than $800,000 to Wimberley city officials in hopes of saving plans for a city-owned plant. FoBH officials hope the proposed donation is enough to persuade city leaders to forgo plans for a wastewater facility operated by Aqua Texas, a third-party provider. Current plans for the Aqua-Texas owned plant don’t include irrigation to Blue Hole park, which is needed to water the soccer fields and surrounding landscape. The city-owned facility, as outlined in the Blue Hole Master Plan, included the irrigation for the park. That plan, however, was scrapped by city officials in late 2018. “We had this money saved to plant grass and trees around the park, but without the water to irrigate the park, we couldn’t achieve that goal anyway,” said Andrew Weber, FoBH
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JIM AND MARY LUKETICH
Dripping Springs resident Jim Luketich (center) plays the harmonica for his band, Midnight Flyer, at Hudson’s on Mercer. Below Jim and Mary Luketich pose for a photo in St. Louis, Mo.
The family that plays together… DNA testing opens doors for local family BY MOSES LEOS III
tich’s birth father, who was in the military followFor as long as he can ing World War II, had also remember, Jim Luketich’s been a notable musician soul has yearned for mu- himself. sic. Through DNA testing, Even at Luketich an early age, and Mary, “It’s a big, Luketich his wife, obalways had tained a coremotional a feeling he nucopia of thing when should play answers that whatever had eluded you find instrument them for deyou’ve got a cades. was at hand. Perhaps it “You can’t whole family was fate that imagine the you have no way it makes Luketich, a Dripping idea about.” you feel Springs when you resident, finally find –Jim Luketich discovered in that mystery January that in your life his biological father, who that you never thought he never knew growing you’d find the answers up, was a sibling of 1950s to,” Luketich said. “It era Honky-Tonk legend makes you want to cry. Stonewall Jackson. Luke- It’s hard to describe how
BY EXSAR ARGUELLO A proposed bill aimed at requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to implement contingency protocols for pipelines survived its first committee hearing Tuesday. House Bill 3324, authored by Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood), is in direct response to the proposed 42-inch natural gas pipeline by Kinder Morgan, which will cut through a major portion of the Hill Country and Hays County. HB 3324 was taken up by the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources. “At its core, HB 3224 is a public health bill,” Zwiener said. “Large transmission pipelines cross Texas, and as the industry acknowledges, it’s not a question of if they leak, it’s a question of when.”
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Less is more Support grows for scenic routes bill
BY KATIE BURRELL meaningful it is.” The saga began in late 2018 when their daughter purchased a DNA testing kit for them as a holiday gift. His wife Mary, as it turned out, had been adopted at birth, something she didn’t know. Through the results, Mary found
she had a half-Chippawa lineage. She also found out her birth mother, who was in her late 80s, was living in Minnesota near the Canadian border. Before long, the Luketichs reached out to Mary’s biological sister,
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Officials weigh in... Voting center questions answered BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
bill survives first hearing
eration, some sites might not be able to house a With the prospect voting center. of countywide voting “The idea is, when you centers on the horizon start considering tiny in Hays County, a trio of churches and schools, experts from neighboring many of them will not jurisdictions offered inbe able to meet the new sight into the process and standards for accessibilwhat it could look like. ity, and that becomes an That discussion was issue when you start to part of an April 4 League serve the whole commuof Women Voters of Hays nity,” said Travis County County event that offered Clerk Dana DeBeauvior. more information on the DeBeauvior said proposed centers. The ideal locations for voting PHOTO BY EXSAR ARGUELLO centers are areas that centers could allow voters from across the county A resident tries out a mock version of a “hybrid” voting ma- can accommodate more to go to a predetermined chine at a public meeting in San Marcos. people with the necessary site and cast a ballot, parking, accessibility and large-scale voting centers be selected as a voting regardless of which prebuilding requirements. in recent years. center site. While county cinct they live in. When Guadalupe A major component of officials don’t anticipate a County added voting Among the panel were the conversation cenlarge number of current officials from Travis and centers, officials did not tered on which locations polling locations to be Guadalupe counties, eliminated from considwhich have implemented in Hays County could VOTING CENTERS, 6
Local support is growing for proposed legislation that could limit billboards from springing up along scenic routes in the Hill Country. House Bill 1303 is up for consideration within the Texas Legislature’s Transportation Committee, which would prevent billboards and other manmade structures from being placed along these roads. More than 2,000 Hays County residents petitioned to State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) to author the bill. The proposed legislation now has the support of Hays County Commissioners, as well as the Kyle City Council. The bill intends to preserve three roads in Hays County including RM 1826, RM 150 and RM 967. Jeanine Christensen, a Hays County resident, authored the petition to Zwiener on Change.org, citing that the billboards and their unnatural lighting are a hindrance to the natural area and the ecosystem. According to the petition, an increase in traffic on ranch-to-market roads has “triggered a proliferation of billboards on our roads.” “Billboards are not mere eyesores: their lighting endangers human health and
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Local resident tosses hat into ring for 2020 HD45 race BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Months after voters elected a new House District 45 state representative, a Dripping Springs area resident has already tossed her hat into the ring for the next race in 2020. Carrie Isaac, the wife of former District 45 Rep. Jason Isaac, announced Friday she will run for the seat occupied by re-
cently elected State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood). Isaac’s announcement followed a tweet on April 3 by Texas Election Source citing Isaac had established a campaign committee for an unspecified state house race. Her husband, Jason, who had been the House District 45 state representative from 2013 to 2018, confirmed the
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chairman. “We need that water for Blue Hole, so we are ready to give the city that money if they see the original plan out.” In April, Texas Water Development Board officials voted to approve the change of scope of the wastewater project with some caveats. This includes a thorough environmental assessment of the connection to Aqua Texas and the implementation of an ad valorem, or property, tax to pay for bonds the agency would give to Wimberley. For the FoBH, the TWDB’s decision keeps the city-owned project alive for now. “It isn’t too late, and if we get a new council (in May) the outcome may change,” Weber said. “Maybe it’s an argument only a lawyer can love, but right now, the current status of the city wastewater project is that the original plan is still the plan.” FoBH’s offer is the latest chapter in the fluctuating flow of funding for Wimberley’s wastewater system upgrades. On April 21, Wimberley city leaders voted to return approximately $645,400 of an $822,452 Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. Wimberley officials plans to keep roughly $177,000 of the
EDA grant to pay for the Aqua Texas connection. Wimberley also lost a $1 million grant from local resident Peter Way when city leaders opted to go with an Aqua Texas owned plant. If the city opts to bring back plans for a cityowned plant, nearly $2 million in funding could return. FoBH officials hope their $823,000 gift could be enough to save the cityowned wastewater plant. The organization has concerns surrounding the Aqua Texas-owned facility, primarily the proposed boring for a wastewater pipe under Cypress Creek. The pipe would transport raw sewage under the creek to Aqua Texas for treatment. Weber said the proposed pipe under Cypress Creek is “very troubling.” FoBH worries also extend to the recent de-annexation of Sabino Ranch, which could allow for development in areas near Blue Hole Park. “The city may not have robust development ordinances like Austin, but it has more authority than the county,” Weber said. “Now we are faced with the fear of development that could change the use and feel of Blue Hole.”
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pollutes the night skies that are iconic to this region of Texas [sic],” according to the petition. In 2017, former Dist. 45 State Rep. Jason Isaac introduced a similar bill, which was left in committee but never was taken to a vote. Supporters of the bill hope it makes it through this session. “Western Hays County is growing fast, and lots of folks visit and move here because of the beautiful scenery,” Zwiener stated in an email. “We must protect our tourism, our property values and our beautiful views.” On March 26, the Kyle City Council joined Hays County in support of the bill with a resolution citing their support for the Texas Hill Country and its clear skies. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell supported the resolution with the unanimous backing from the council. Kyle city leaders voted 6-0 for a resolution in support of HB 1303. “We are the gateway to the Hill Country and folks that live out there come to Kyle,” Mitchell said. “I think it’s a very appropriate piece of legislation. I think that
“Western Hays County is growing fast, and lots of folks visit and move here because of the beautiful scenery. We must protect our tourism, our property values and our beautiful views.”
news via social media. Jason Isaac did not seek reelection after he unsuccessfully attempted to run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat. Jason Isaac will reportedly serve as the treasurer for his wife’s campaign, according to social media sources. “In case you haven’t heard the news, I’m running to take back House District 45,” Carrie Isaac
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HCSO Burglary - Habitation
04/01/2019 12:02:26 Oak Dr Wimberley
HCSO Burglary - Habitation
04/01/2019 13:19:38 Quail Run San Marcos
HCSO Theft
04/01/2019 17:23:21 598 E Us 290, HEB Of Dripping Springs
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/01/2019 13:31:54 2401 W Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/01/2019 17:20:38 Belterra Dr/W Us 290, Austin
HCSO Assault
04/02/2019 8:26:11 Green Acres Dr, Wimberley
HCSO Burglary - Building
04/02/2019 9:27:06 2560 W US 290 Dripping Springs, Geicon
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 04/02/2019 16:13:25 Manchester Ln, Austin HCSO Suicidal Person
04/02/2019 15:25:23 Ramirez Ln, Dripping Springs
HCSO Theft
04/02/2019 21:36:26 Hermosa Paloma, Wimberley
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/02/2019 10:31:24 Smith Creek Rd/Rr 3237, Wimberley
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/02/2019 13:33:00 Roger Hanks Pkwy/W Us 290, Dripping Springs
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/02/2019 18:34:39 Rr 12/Valley Dr, Wimberley
HCSO Assault
04/03/2019 16:06:04 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos Academy
HCSO Burglary - Habitation
04/03/2019 16:37:59 Maeves Way, Austin
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 04/03/2019 22:27:14 Stone View Trl, Austin HCSO Dangerous Drugs
04/03/2019 13:52:39 940 W Us 290, Dripping Springs High School
HCSO Missing Person
04/03/2019 22:20:30 Bee Gee Rd, Driftwood
HCSO Theft
04/03/2019 13:15:08 Hilltop Dr Dripping, Springs
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/03/2019 19:57:38 16933 Rr 12, Wimberley Alcoholics Anonymous
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/04/2019 0:52:34 2385 Hugo Rd, San Marcos
HCSO Assault - Aggravated
04/04/2019 18:32:20 8401 Rr 12 San Marcos, Four Paws
HCSO Theft
04/04/2019 9:52:03
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/04/2019 7:57:17 SH 80/Old Bastrop Rd, San Marcos
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/04/2019 8:11:41 500 blk Mt Gainor Rd, Dripping Springs
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/04/2019 19:44:15 1904 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos
HCSO SWAT/CNT
04/06/2019 1:31:25 417 N Comanche St San Marcos, The Pointe
HCSO Burglary - Habitation
04/05/2019 20:02:04 Corrie Ct, San Marcos
HCSO Missing Person
04/05/2019 9:20:18 Cedar Bend Rd, Wimberley
HCSO Theft
04/05/2019 15:10:57 Whitetail Run, Austin
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/05/2019 17:59:06 SH 80/N Old Bastrop Hwy, San Marcos
HCSO Burglary - Vehicle
04/06/2019 8:23:40 Bluff Woods Dr, Driftwood
HCSO Burglary - Vehicle
04/06/2019 13:01:32 Evergreen Way, Austin
HCSO Burglary - Vehicle
04/06/2019 17:48:43 Evergreen Way, Austin
2701 Fischer Store Rd, Menser Vacation Rentals
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 04/06/2019 12:45:15 Centerpoint Rd, San Marcos HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/06/2019 15:50:09 W Rr 150, Driftwood Baptist Church
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 04/07/2019 13:23:41 165 Hargraves Dr, Austin IHOP HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 04/07/2019 22:39:58 Trinity Hills Dr, Austin, Belterra Springs Apts
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preserving our Hill Country viewshed is worthwhile.” Citizens are working to prove their point beyond submitting their petition to Zwiener and lobbying to local representatives. Many residents say they refuse to use the businesses and services advertised on these billboards as long as they stay up, according to Zwiener’s office. Currently, the Transportation Committee has not issued judgement on the bill at this time.
HCSO Theft
04/07/2019 11:24:53 Posey Rd, San Marcos
HCSO Theft
04/07/2019 19:26:38 Wilson Cir, Woodcreek
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/07/2019 23:28:26 RR 3237, Driftwood
HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 04/08/2019 17:39:10 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos, Middleton Brewing HCSO Suicidal Person
04/08/2019 14:19:30 Hillview Cir, Dripping Springs
HCSO Theft
04/08/2019 9:13:40 Drifting Wind Run/E Us 290, Dripping Springs
HCSO Vehicle Theft
04/09/2019 4:31:21 Hawthorne Loop, Driftwood
HCSO Vehicle Theft
04/09/2019 4:39:03 Shallow Water Cv, Driftwood
BPD
04/08/2019 23:14:51 16150 IH 35, Buda, Golf Carts Of Austin
Accident - Major/Injury
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/08/2019 13:22:07 RR 2325, Wimberley, Hill Country Laundry
HCSO Accident - Major/Injury
04/08/2019 17:48:12 405 Deertrail Dr, San Marcos
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businesses thrive. “I am running for State Representative to keep Texas as a shining beacon of liberty, economic growth and prosperity,” she said. “Our current representative does not share these values. I believe Hays and Blanco counties deserve better.” Zwiener, who is in her freshman year at the capitol, claimed the HD-45 seat in November 2018.
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Preventing Sexual Assault: Consent Culture for Future Generations BY MEGAN OSBORNE, HCWC PREVENTION EDUCATOR
need to be given the appropriate vocabulary to understand and advocate for their own bodies. It is important for In the wake of the children to understand #metoo movement, that their body belongs many parents, teachers to them. Children should and caregivers want to be able to make decisions know what we should be teaching young people. As about who they touch and who touches them. If a an educator and mother, child is not comfortable I get questions like giving hugs, do not force “what age should these them. Physical affection conversations start?” should be given freely and and, more often, “what never forced. Children should these discussions need to understand look like?” Teaching that physical affection consent and boundaries is about what they are is simpler than we think. However, it needs to begin comfortable with and not about pleasing other as young as possible and people. Additionally, as be ongoing throughout a much as young people person’s life. need to learn to advocate At a very early age for themselves and say parents begin pointing no, they also must learn and teaching children to respect other people’s the names of their body space and boundaries and parts: ears, eyes, nose, respectfully accept a no. foot, etc. However, we Teaching consent to skip private parts, give children doesn’t have them nicknames, or to be complicated. whisper them like a Simply put, consent is secret. Teaching children about asking and giving the anatomically correct permission. Learning names of their private to ask and get consent parts is essential. The can be practiced in penis and vagina are just everyday situations. as important to know as This can be practiced hands and toes. by teaching young We should be able to discuss all body parts with people to ask, listen and children. These body parts respectfully accept the answers of others. These should not be secret or skills can be developed shameful. Young people
Children need to understand that physical affection is about what they are comfortable with and not about pleasing other people.
through practice and reinforcement. Teach young people empathy and to be aware of the feelings of others. Explain to them if they have done something to hurt someone else. Encourage them to imagine what it would feel like if it were them. Remember to be kind when teaching young people and never embarrass or shame them – they are learning. Likewise, teach children about helping other children and alerting trusted adults so appropriate help can be provided. Remind children that adults may sometimes need help from other adults, but shouldn’t need help from children. Moreover, talk to the young people in your life about gut feelings. Let them know that sometimes we might get a strange feeling when our instincts tell us something is not right. Teach them
to listen to their instincts because those gut feelings are there to keep us safe. Reassure them if they ever have those feelings about a person or place and that they can share those feelings with you. Practice around consent and boundaries should be ongoing throughout a young person’s life. Conversations around consent and sexual behaviors should progress
as the child enters middle school and high school. Discuss informed enthusiastic consent with your teens. Remember the mantra for consent is not “no means no” but “yes means yes.” Media and movies can be great conversation starters to discuss unhealthy relationship behaviors, the role of alcohol and sex, and bystander roles. They also provide opportunities to bust myths about gender expectations, such as the hard to get girl, or the dominant, aggressive male protagonist. All things considered, start these practices early. And, if you haven’t yet, start them now. These concepts will
carry over and prepare young people for more serious conversations and situations into their teenage years and adulthood. Young people will be bombarded with messages about societal norms, gender expectations, violence and sex throughout their lives, starting at birth. Be the trusted and responsible adult in their life that prepares them for healthy relationships. The following article is the first article of a fiveweek series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month.
ELECTION ORDER NOTICE AND RESOLUTION State of Texas • County of Hays
On this the 28th day of JANUARY, 2019, the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District convened in regular session, open to the public, with the following members: Present: Carrie Kroll, Barbara Stroud, Ron Jones, Marisa Grijalva Absent: Mary Jane Hetrick, Shannon O’Connor, Jon Thompson
Constituting a quorum, and among other proceedings had by the Board of Trustees was the following:
WHEREAS, the terms of office of JON THOMPSON and MARISA GRIJALVA, members of the Board of Trustees of this school district, will expire on May 4, 2019, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Board to pass an order establishing the procedures for filing and for conducting said trustee election: THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, by the Board of Trustees of Dripping Springs Independent School District: 1) 2)
That an ELECTION be held in said school district on MAY 4, 2019 for the purpose of electing two members of the Board of Trustees of said school district for the term of three years each.
That all requests by candidates to have their NAMES PLACED UPON THE BALLOT for the above mentioned election shall be in writing and signed by the candidate and filed with the Secretary to the Board of Trustees no earlier than (8 a.m.) eight o’clock a.m. JANUARY 16, 2019 and no later than (5 p.m.) five o’clock p.m. FEBRUARY 15, 2019.
3) That filing of applications shall be in accordance with the terms and provisions of this order and that the district shall otherwise comply with the terms and provisions of relevant sections of the election code. 4)
EARLY VOTING by personal appearance shall be conducted on APRIL 22, 2019 and continuing through APRIL 30, 2019 at the Hays County Precinct 4 Office, 195 Roger Hanks Parkway and at Sunset Canyon Baptist Church, 4000 Hwy 290.
Early Voting Schedule
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The dentist station was the busiest at Saturday’s Medical Mission at Home at Seton Hays.
Medical Mission provides free healthcare to thousands BY EXSAR ARGUELLO An estimated 1,000 underinsured or uninsured Hays County area residents received treatment March 30 as part of Ascension Seton’s efforts to provide healthcare in one of the fastest growing regions in Texas. The Medical Mission at Home (MMAH) program, held at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, first came to Hays County in 2017 and served 997 community members. This time around, the doctors, specialists, nurses and Seton staff worked to provide crucial dental, vision, wound, cardiovascular and other services for the patients. Dr. Fausto Meza, chief medical officer at Seton Hays, said the Medical Mission at Home has become embedded in the culture of Seton and is part of the company’s initiative to give back to the community. Meza said Hays County’s exponential growth also has led to an increase in the number of people who are underinsured or uninsured. Providing free healthcare through the program could alter someone’s life for the better, Meza said. Meza pointed to
According to a 2018 WalletHub study, Texas ranks 49th in the country for children with access to health insurance, one of the worst percentages in the nation. Additionally, Texas has around 5 million uninsured people under the age of 65, the most of any state in the U.S. Seton’s vision services, which provided glasses to Hays County children who may have never had the opportunity to receive a proper diagnosis. “In one day, we’re able to provide a child with glasses that will help in their academic career,” Meza said. “This is very important. Again, it’s one day, however, we’re trying to connect our patients to services, so it goes beyond what we are doing here.” Meza said the success of the MMAH program has allowed Seton to continuously provide the service. Meza anticipated the program will continue in Hays County for years to come. According to a 2018 WalletHub study, Texas ranks 49th in the country for children with access
to health insurance, one of the worst percentages in the nation. Additionally, Texas has around 5 million uninsured people under the age of 65, the most of any state in the U.S. Seton’s 2016 community health needs report estimates around 20 percent of Hays County residents are uninsured, which was below the state average of 24.3 percent. “Many individuals in Central Texas who are uninsured or underinsured struggle to find access to affordable healthcare, and Ascension Seton is honored to provide free health services as a direct response to this community need,” said Dr. Samson Jesudass, Chief Clinical Officer at Ascension Texas.
Monday, April 22
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday, April 29
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office & Sunset Canyon Baptist Church: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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NOTE: Application for EARLY VOTING BY MAIL should be mailed to Early Voting Clerk, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1045, San Marcos, TX 78666. Early voting by personal appearance shall be by Direct Recording Electronic machine, and by mail shall be by paper ballot, and both shall be canvassed at the polls by the presiding judge and clerks. DEADLINE for early voting clerk to recive application for a ballot by mail is APRIL 23, 2019. For application for early voting by mail, please call Hays County Election Office at 512-393-7310.
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Said ELECTION DAY shall be held at the following place, with polls to be open Saturday, MAY 4, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: 333, 337, 440, 441, 449 Hays Co. Precinct 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Dripping Springs, Texas
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308, 316, 361, 303, 236, 238, 442, 443, 444 Sunset Canyon Baptist Church 4000 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs, Texas
That the designated ELECTION OFFICERS are as follows: EARLY VOTING OFFICERS Appointed Clerks are Jennifer Anderson, Virginia Flores, and Mary Salinas. Appointed Alternative Clerks are Sheila Lamb, Jennifer Godwin, and Denise Ladner. 333, 337, 440, 441, 449 Election Judge Sybil Floyd Alternate Election Judge Richard Boltz
308, 316, 361, 303, 236, 238, 442, 443, 444 Election Judge Pat Gibson Alternate Election Judge John Gibson
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After closing of polls, votes shall be counted immediately, and thereafter, the election judge shall expedite delivery of returns to the office of the superintendent and as provided by the election code.
9)
This order and Notice shall be posted and publicized without delay according to the election code and posting provisions of this Board of Trustees. Signed on the 28th day of January 2019
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Tiger baseball stuns LBJ in 4-3 walk-off BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI An RBI sacrifice fly to center field from Zach Tjelmeland lifted the Dripping Springs Tigers to a walk-off 4-3 win over the LBJ Jaguars Friday, capping off a dramatic comefrom-behind victory. “I was thinking, ‘I really shouldn’t have swung at that last pitch,’” Tjelmeland said. “But I knew I had to put the ball in the air, somewhere in the outfield, and that did the job. I just tried to put the bat on the ball and it was a good feeling.” In addition to bringing the game-winning run across the plate, Tjelmeland earned the win on the mound for Dripping Springs by going 6.2 innings and only giving up two hits, two walks, while also striking out eight Jaguar batters. Tjelmeland entered the contest to relieve senior R.J. Cabela, who exited with a bases-loaded jam and only one out. “I knew I was going to have to come in at some point, and it was just a
DISTRICT 25-5A STANDINGS (as of April 8)
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matter of whether my arm was ready or not,” said Tjelmeland. “I felt good so I just went out there and tried to do my job.” LBJ scored three runs in the top of the first inning off of a pair of hits. All three of the earned runs were attributed to Cabela, as he walked and hit three of the first four batters he faced. Tjelmeland settled in soon after and didn’t allow another hit the rest of the way. “R.J. just didn’t have his stuff early tonight and our gameplay was to go right from him to Zach and it just worked out,” said Dripping Springs head coach Chris Payne. “The
team put him on their backs and said, ‘let’s go get a win.’” Dripping Springs got on the board in the bottom the first as senior Ryan Davenport scored on a Jaguars throwing error. In the second inning, the Tigers tied the game at 3-3 with another score off an LBJ fielding error, coupled with a hard-hit single to center field by sophomore Brennan Frickel that brought another runner home. “It was just a heads up and aggressive play there in the first inning to get a scratch back for us on Davenport coming around third base on their throwing error,” Payne said. “It doesn’t matter how we get it, we just need to chop wood every inning and that’s how we’ve been operating.” After an explosive first inning, the contest turned into a pitching duel between Tjelmeland and LBJ’s Jack Murphy. In the bottom of the seventh the Tigers got the best of Murphy, loading the bases via infield bunt singles and an
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Dripping Springs’ baseball team was honored to have Reid Strauss throw out the first pitch last Friday night when the Tigers hosted LBJ. Looking on but not pictured were Reid’s parents Whitnie and Steven Strauss. The Tigers rallied for a 4-3 walk-off win in the bottom of the seventh inning.
intentional walk. “We take a lot of pride in bunting, one through nine in our lineup has to be able to bunt,” said Payne. “We will never quit doing that, and we will continue to put pressure on the defense.” With the bases load-
ed and a full count, Tjelmeland launched a pitch deep into center field that scored the goahead run. “He’s (Tjelmeland) been hitting the ball real well, he’s been in the three hole just about every game this season. So we had a lot of
confidence in him and he delivered,” Payne said. Dripping Springs travels to play at Lockhart Friday, followed by a road contest against district leading McCallum April 16. The Tigers return home April 18 when the host McCallum at 7 p.m.
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Tiger golf teams claim district title SUBMITTED REPORT On April 2 Dripping Springs High’s boys and girls golf teams wrapped up the District 25-5A title at the Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin. The girls team collectively shot its lowest round of the year and set four personal bests during the tournament. Tiger Paige Miller won the individual district title.The boys set all Dripping Springs High team and individual school records during the event. Jake Sitterle won the individual district title by
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Dripping Springs Tiger Zoe Flores boots the ball downfield during a game played at Tiger Stadium.
Lady Tiger soccer team advances to regional tourney
shooting 68 and 63 at the tournament, which set the all-time school record
over 18 and 36 holes. The regional tournament is April 22-23 (girls)
and April 24-25 (boys) at Palm View Golf Course in McAllen.
A pair of second half goals was lifted the Dripping Springs Lady Tiger soccer team to a wild 4-3 win over the Boerne Champion Chargers Friday, officially punching the program’s ticket to the Region IV, 5A tournament in Corpus Christi. Dripping Springs will make the program’s first trip to the Regional tournament since the 2008 campaign. The Lady Tigers advance to take on the Gregory-Portland Wildcats Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Region IV semifinals at Cabaniss Stadium in Corpus Christi.
Tivy tops Tiger boys soccer in 2-1 heartbreaker BY MOSES LEOS III Tears of frustration welled in the eyes of Dripping Springs Tiger junior Max Gonzales Friday as he and teammates commiserated a campaign they felt had ended far too soon. Struggles in a variety of areas, including on the offensive end, brought Dripping Springs’ season to
Dripping Springs Max Gonzales (right) crouches in frustration as Kerrville Tivy players celebrate advancing to the regional tournament Friday.
a close in a heartbreaking 2-1 regional quarterfinal loss to the Kerrville Tivy Antlers at Tiger Stadium. While they finished a game shy of their goal, Gonzales said success built in 2019 could be a springboard for more next season. “This is something to build on for our underclassmen,” Gonzales said.
“Hopefully I can lead the team next year to go even deeper in the playoffs. But it shows you have to work hard every day if you want to go farther.” Part of Dripping Springs’ struggles stemmed from the inability to capitalize on a handful of scoring opportunities throughout the
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Dripping Springs High wins UIL academic and debate district titles SUBMITTED REPORT Dripping Springs High claimed the District 25-5A UIL Academic Championship following stellar performances March 30. First-place teams, as well as individuals who placed first through third, advance to the UIL Academic Region Meet. They are: Accounting - Raimond 1st Varun Verma* COURTESY PHOTO
Winterguard wins state title The Dripping Springs High varsity Winter Guard captured the Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) Scholastic Open Class Gold Medal at the championships held March 30 at Texas A&M’s Reed Arena. DSHS scored 92.65 points, well ahead of second-place McNeil High.
Nine teams competed in the Scholastic Open class, one of the most competitive of the eight divisions. This is the second state title for the Varsity Winter Guard, which also won a state title in its division in 2016. Currently, the DSHS Winter Guard is ranked
third nationally out of 50 teams. The group will travel to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the Winter Guard International World Championships April 5-6. The DSHS Varsity team also competed in this international event in 2016 and finished 10th out of 132 teams in Scholastic A Class.
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Earlier this year, 5th grade students from Walnut Springs Elementary participated in the Supporting Our Soldiers at Sea program. They each hand-wrote letters of gratitude, encouragement, and advice to our troops as part of an effort that includes adopting the U.S.S. John C. Stennis, an aircraft carrier deployed in the Indian Ocean. Thus far, more than 20,000 letters have been written from 500 plus classrooms across the U.S. This effort was organized by Learning Without Tears, an education company, and VetAdvisor, which provides integrative care for veterans.
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Dripping Springs High Facilitator for Learning and Innovation Karen Tiller is the faculty sponsor and coaches two events, while several other teachers assist with event coaching. Those educators include Brenna Albracht, Chrissy Hinkle, Jad Jadeja, Kara Kothmann, Alicia McWilliams, Todd Raimond, and Jennifer Riddlebarger. DSHS also claimed the Team Debate championship after performing well in the six speech/debate events Feb. 5. Those include Lin-
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Pipeline Bill: Committee hears first arguments Continued from pg. 1
The bill would require TCEQ to create rules outlining specific contingency plans to control, collect and contain any discharge of fluids of a pipeline. Zwiener argued she is not against the oil and gas industry, but is fighting for more oversight on the construction of pipelines. Zwiener said natural gas pipelines contain substances that can be detrimental to groundwater and human health. This includes benzene, which can cause leukemia and complications with bone development in pregnant women. The bill would give TCEQ additional oversight on safety concerns associated with the construction of pipelines. Zwiener said the Texas Railroad Commission (TRC) does not have much oversight, and that authority should be given to TCEQ. However, the bill wasn’t popular among pipeline
activists. Celina Romero, an attorney with Duggins Wren Mann & Romero LLP, spoke on behalf of the Texas Pipeline Association, scrutinizing the bill as “redundant” and “inconsistent.” Romero argued that the federal Pipeline and Hazard Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) outlines nationwide regulations for the safety of pipelines, including maintenance and emergency response. Romero said Kinder Morgan is processing treated natural gas, or dry gas. Methane is lighter than air, where a leak would rise to the atmosphere, likely not affecting groundwater, Romero said. “Our bottom line, we feel as if though there are other robust regulation programs that already
plan to do that,” Ramos said. “And when you say it goes beyond (what is necessary), it just means we have higher standards.” Natural Resources Committee member and State Rep. Tracy King exist that safeguard against pipelines that Rep. Zwiener or this bill is addressing,” Romero said. However, State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos (D-Richardson), who is on the Natural Resources Committee, disagreed with Romero’s testimony. Ramos argued HB 3324 does not go beyond what is necessary to protect the public’s health. “Which is why it shouldn’t be a problem to implement a contingency
(D-Batesville) said pipeline companies intentionally build infrastructure through places like Maverick County (Eagle Pass) to avoid aquifer recharge and contributing zones in the Hill Country. Linda K. Rogers, president of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD), who supported the bill, said the many conversations she’s had with Kinder Morgan representatives have not alleviated her concerns. “Without a contingency
plan to address spills, there are extreme concerns with the groundwater district,” Rogers said. Rogers said the construction of the pipeline and condensation from the natural gas could damage the sensitive karst geological features of the Hill Country. Rogers said the bill is a good first step to address a list of concerns with a pipeline through environmentally sensitive land. Zwiener said there are no procedures to mitigate construction of a pipeline under karst features. Additionally, Zwiener said the bill will add additional safety measures for people and the environment of the Hill Country. “We are being asked to trust,” Zwiener said. “We are being given very little verification and that’s the struggle. I’m all for trust, but I need the verification.” The bill was left pending by the Natural Resources Committee.
Musical Genes: DNA testing opens doors
Wine Center: P&Z says nay
who guided them on a visit to Minnesota to see her birth mother, who passed away weeks after the meeting. During the visit, Mary met numerous cousins, nieces and nephews she had no idea existed. “It was a real miracle because she had no idea about any of that,” Jim Luketich said. It wasn’t long before Luketich began his own journey of personal self-discovery. In mid-February, a woman reached out to Luketich who claimed to be his biological sister. She found out about him after the DNA testing company sent emails linking the connection between them. Before long, their discussion turned to Luketich’s birth father, Wade Jackson, who is 90 years old and living outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson and Luketich connected with each other over the phone several weeks later. Luketich discovered Jackson was a non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the U.S. Army in post-war Germany when he met Luketich’s mother, Maria, who was a World War II ref-
said he wanted to move his business to Dripping Springs because it’s the gateway to the Hill Country and a goldmine for the distribution of Texas wines. “As far as wines go, there are a group of wineries participating to ship their wines throughout the Hill Country to help educate people on Texas wines,” Epp said. Epp said he chose the location because it best suited the needs of his business at an affordable price. Epp said semitrucks and big rigs would never be seen on the road or parking lot as the business is still small in size. Bob Wilson, the owner of the Dripping Springs Chocolate Co. and the owner of the property, said he fully supported the business moving to his property. The company would only have a few members working at a time, which leaves open parking spaces for customers of the other businesses, Wilson said. City Attorney Laura Mueller said a limitation in the TABC laws might not account for businesses operating strictly on internet sales. The alcohol beverage code was last amended in 2001, which includes
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ugee working at an army base in Stuttgart. The duo met at an NCO club Jackson had been performing at. Jackson, as it turned out, played the fiddle and sang with many of the bands that performed there. The two had a brief affair before Jackson was sent back to the U.S. “It was a, ‘ships passing in the night,’ kind of thing,” Luketich said. Maria never told Luketich about his birth father before she passed away several years ago. George Luketich, a Sgt. Major in the Army who married Maria and moved to the U.S. years ago, helped raise Jim. Jackson never knew about the son he fathered. Both Jackson and Luketich, however, were shocked to learn music was the bridge that bound them together. Jackson, who spent 18 of his 20 years in the military playing music for fellow GIs, toured across the country with various bands playing old-style country music. It was in the 1950s that Jackson wrote the song “Don’t Be
Angry” for his brother, Stonewall, who catapulted his way to success on the country-music scene. Jackson’s own talents eventually allowed him play at the Grand Old Opry in Nashville. Upon moving to Texas in the 1980s, Luketich toured around with various bands that played a wide variety of styles ranging from the Blues to Country. While playing with a band in Florida, Luketich said he often played the harmonica during covers of “Don’t Be Angry,” unaware of the connection. “It was the most amazing experience for both of us,” Luketich said. “I’m almost 70 and I never had any idea I had family like this.” Plans are now in the works for Luketich to travel this summer to Nashville to meet Jackson face-toface. Luketich plans to bring his bass guitar and harmonica, something he said Jackson will “get a tickle out of it.” “It’s a big, emotional thing when you find you’ve got a whole family you have no idea about,” Luketich said.
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–Bob Wilson, owner of the Dripping Springs Chocolate Co. and the owner of proposed wine center property
the 300-foot setback rule. However, it does not make a distinction between different types of sales, whether online or storefront. “The internet was barely around (in 2001),” Wilson said. “We couldn’t even conceive things like Amazon then. The idea of selling alcohol where someone doesn’t have to show up wasn’t a thought. It’s a different world now.” Commissioner John McIntosh, who cast the lone dissenting vote recommending to deny the project, compared winery sales to the distribution of shoes. He also cited a previous attempt for a sports bar to be within close proximity of Walnut Springs Elementary, which was subject to criticism in the city. “If they were distribution shoes, we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation,” McIntosh said. “Would we be having the same concerns?
The denial of the sports bar, I agreed with that. But this does not have those issues with on-site consumption.” Epp said he met with Dripping Springs ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing about his business; Gearing did not oppose the center, as it did not include the distribution or sale of alcohol on-site. Without written testimony from Gearing, commissioners said they were unable to take his opinion into account. Wilson said denying the business could push Epp to take his investment and sales tax revenue to another city, like Fredericksburg. “I own a chocolate store and we have kids running around, so trust me, if I didn’t believe this was safe, I wouldn’t support it...,” Wilson said. “As a business owner and the building owner, I think you’re making a big mistake.”
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Dripping Springs ISD requests qualifications from Construction Material Testing and Verification Consultant(s) for Dripping Springs ISD Construction Projects. Dripping Springs ISD’s Request for Qualifications, which includes instructions for submission and other important information, can be obtained at the Dripping Springs ISD Purchasing Department located at 510 West Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 or by contacting Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist, by email at michelle.lyons@dsisdtx.us or by facsimile at 512.858.3099. Submissions will be accepted by Dripping Springs ISD until 2:00 P.M. (CST) on April 30, 2019. All submissions are to be submitted to Dripping Springs ISD at the address above to the attention of Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist. No faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted. Please note that Dripping Springs ISD will be closed Friday, April 19, 2019. Dripping Springs ISD reserves the right to reject any or all submissions.
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CSP 18-19-009 DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD SYCAMORE SPRINGS PARKING EXPANSION (TO INCLUDE LIGHTING) PROJECT
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Dripping Springs ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the Dripping Springs ISD SYCAMORE SPRINGS Parking Expansion Project, which includes new lighting. Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist - CTSBO, Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer Street, P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, and must be received by 2:00 P.M.
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(CST) on April 25, 2019. The CSP package may be obtained at the at the District’s website at www. dsisdtx.us and by request to Michelle Lyons at michelle.lyons@dsisdtx.us and by facsimile at 512.858.3099. Please note that the District will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. There will be a voluntary pre-proposal meeting on April 15, 2019, at 12:00 P.M. (CST) at the Sycamore Room Ð SSMS 14451 Sawyer Ranch Road, Austin, Texas 78737. Immediately following will be a site visit. Attendance is highly recommended. Dripping Springs Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the proposals received, and will accept the response(s) determined to be in the best interests of the District.
CSP 18-19-006 DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND DRIPPING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL TURF & TRACK REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Dripping Springs ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the Dripping Springs ISD DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND DRIPPING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL TURF & TRACK REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist - CTSBO, Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer Street, P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, and must be received by 3:00 P.M. (CST) on April 25, 2019. The CSP package may be obtained at the at the District’s website at www. dsisdtx.us and by request to Michelle Lyons at michelle.lyons@dsisdtx.us and by facsimile at 512.858.3099. Please
note that the District will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. There will be a voluntary pre-proposal meeting on April 15, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. (CST) at the Administration Building, Board Room, located at 510 W. Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Immediately following will be a site visit. Attendance is highly recommended. Dripping Springs Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the proposals received, and will accept the response(s) determined to be in the best interests of the District.
RFQ 18-19-011 COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Dripping Springs Independent School District requests qualifications from qualified professionals providing Commissioning Services for Dripping Springs ISD Construction Projects. Dripping Springs ISD’s Request for Qualifications, which includes instructions for submission and other important information, can be obtained at the Dripping Springs ISD Purchasing Department located at 510 West Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 or by contacting Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist, by email at michelle.lyons@dsisdtx.us or by facsimile at 512.858.3099. Submissions will be accepted by Dripping Springs ISD until 3:00 P.M. (CST) on April 30, 2019. All submissions are to be submitted to Dripping Springs ISD at the address above to the attention of Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist. No faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted. Please note that Dripping Springs ISD will be closed Friday, April 19, 2019. Dripping Springs ISD reserves the right to reject any or all submissions.
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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Voting Centers: Expertis weigh in on proposal Continued from pg. 1
close any of its previous polling locations. Guadalupe County has 34 Election Day polling sites and has sustained that number for two years. “If we started changing locations or reducing locations, the possible negative impact to our voters was greater, and the whole idea was to make things easier,” said Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes.
In Hays County, a polling place committee has been established with stakeholders from around the county, said Elections Administrator Jennifer Anderson. On April 23, residents can address Hays County Commissioners on where they would like to see voting centers. The committee will help aid that search. However, election offi-
cials said transitioning to a large-scale voting center can be a “sensitive transition,” as the goal is to not leave any voters out. DeBeauvior said offering voters transparency and consistency in the process is a key component. Voting centers can help a growing population’s ability to vote without confusion, DeBeauvior said. “it’s about reaching out to the marginal voter who
needs a little more convenience to make it to the polls,” DeBeauvior said. “Most especially if you’re a high traffic commuter. Those people can pick the closest location from work than the place near their house.” Travis County officials said the number of voting centers and polling sites depends on the election cycle. During presidential elections, officials have
increased the number of centers and sites, while constitutional amendment elections might call for a fewer number. DeBeauvior said assessing voting trends is essential, as too many voting centers in low-turnout elections could be costly. “There are little techniques you can use to save some money, as long as you make sure you have plenty of capacity for those
big elections,” DeBeauvior said. Anderson said she plans to emulate the approaches taken by officials from Travis and Guadalupe counties officials during the transition. “I do not intend to reduce polling places and I will provide consistency in the polling places we have now,” Anderson said.
Tiger Boys Soccer: Too much Tivy Continued from pg. 1
contest. Josh Hill, Dripping Springs head coach, said the Tigers created plenty of chances with their aggressive tempo of play. Dripping Springs (17-47) out-shot Tivy 15-8 in the contest, which included rattling off 10 shots in the first 40 minutes. But the Tigers couldn’t get the ball past senior goalkeeper Stephen Canty, who notched a handful of saves to keep Dripping Springs off the board. The Tigers also were at times their own worst enemy, unable to put away their chances, Gonzales said. “We weren’t composed in front of the goal,” Gonzales said. Tivy, however, took advantage of its opportunities, primarily on set pieces. Both Antler goals scored in the match came off of corner kicks. Tivy struck first at the 17-minute mark of the first half to take a 1-0 lead. Dripping Springs responded early in the second half when Gonzales worked the ball from the midfield and snuck a shot past Canty to tie the match at 1-1. Hill said moving Gonzales to a different side of the pitch allowed him to take advantage of slower defenders. “I took a touch pass and
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EVENTS Buda Lions Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races, April 27-28, Buck’s Backyard, FM 1626, Buda, TX. For more info, visit www.budalions.com. Hearne – Crossroads Home Town Festival, April 13, 2019, Hearne, TX. Festival opens at 10 a.m., Street Dance 8-11 p.m. Kids zone, live entertainment, food & more. www.crossroadshometownfestival.com.
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Dripping Springs Tiger Max Gonzales (14) tries to regain possession of the ball in the first half of Friday’s game.
got a wide open goal and I put it in the left corner,” Gonzales said. Set piece struggles, however, bit the Tigers several minutes later when Tivy ran a trick corner kick play, Hill said. The move allowed the Antler offense to find senior Joel Pelton, who rifled a long-range shot to score the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal with 21 minutes left. “It was the same kind of corner kick that we do and the guy hit a great shot,” Hill said. “It wasn’t an easy
shot and he hammered it,” Hill said. Despite falling a game short of the regional tournament for a second straight year, Hill lauded the play of the senior class, which carried the program deep into the postseason. Eyeing a chance to possibly make a run at state will continue to be the goal. “I know it’s hard for the seniors now, but we wouldn’t be here without them,” Hill said. “They played with heart and had a great work ethic. They’ll be missed.”
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OTHER HAPPENINGS DURING THE WEEKEND: BBQ Cook-Off (Saturday), Arts & Craft Booths, Food, Kid Games including Bouncy Houses, Petting Zoo and Fish Pond, Live Music, and the Buda Bee.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019 8:00 9:00 9:15 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:00 3:00 3:15 4:00 5:30
Registration for Wiener Dog Races Best Costume Parade Registration and Judging Best Costume Parade begins DJ Jimmy Z Starts Olympic Hills Gymnastics Opening Ceremonies – Presentation of Colors Best Costume Parade Awards Wiener Dog Races Begin Pratt’s Karate Buda Bee Sign-up (K-5th Grade) Buda Bike Shop – Bike Program Turn-In Beans Mixed Breed Dachshund Races Begin Buda Bee – K–5th Grade Spelling Contest Starts Turn-In Chicken How Fast is Your Dog??? “The Merles” Band Wiener Dog Races Begin Turn-In Ribs Mixed Breed Dachshund Races Begin Mr. Will Band Turn-In Brisket Cook-Off Awards
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Registration for Wiener Dog Races DJ Jimmy Z Servant Heart - The Journey UMC Wiener Dog Races Begin Elvis on Stage Mixed Breed Dachshund Races Begin How Fast is your Dog??? Mixed Breed Dachshund Finals & Awards Wiener Dog Quarter Finals, Semifinals and Finals and Wiener Dog Winner Trophy Presentation
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