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Newest court at law judge sues over employee In just three months of being the CCL #3 judge, Thompson has racked up three HR complaints against her and has put out a criminal trespass warning against CCL #2 Judge Chris Johnson.

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

tile work environment. A CCL employee, who HAYS COUNTY – “You’re asked to remain anonyfired, you’re fired,” Chris mous, stated in a Human Perez recalled Judge Millie Resources (HR) complaint Thompson yelling at him in that, “after watching and her County Court at Law #3 hearing [Thompson] (CCL) office. Almost every- explode on multiple body in the surrounding of- colleagues, I became fices heard the yelling, but fearful for myself and those most people chose not to around me.” The complaint go on record because they goes on to say, “she is rude, are already under stress in demeaning and hostile to what many claim is a hoseveryone.”

In just three months of being the CCL #3 judge, Thompson has racked up three HR complaints against her and has put out

a criminal trespass warning against CCL #2 Judge Chris Johnson. As these complaints stack up, Perez, who filed

a complaint to HR in late January, said the county has been unresponsive. “I thought that with the complaint, Judge Thompson would change a little bit and correct the behavior,” the timid Perez said, “but nothing. She hasn’t changed her behavior, county hasn’t done anything more; it’s time to say something.” The reason Thompson

BY SAHAR CHMAIS For those looking for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine without making an appointment, Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) has partnered with Live Oak Health Partner Community Clinic to provide that option. On April 15, 19, 20 and May 3 and 4, the Live Oak Clinic, located at 401 Broadway St. in San Marcos, will open its doors to give first-dose Pfizer vaccines.

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Hays County not issued J&J vaccines BY SAHAR CHMAIS Hays County Health Department dodged a bullet on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as federal agencies are calling a temporary halt. Federal health agencies recommend a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women developed rare

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attempted to fire Perez was due to a docket scheduling issue. According to Perez, someone had scheduled a probate hearing on another judge’s docket. By the time Perez fixed the issue, it was late in the workday. At around 4:40 p.m., Perez emailed Thompson letting her know she had a hearing the next morning. The

Kyle approves zoning changes on new developments

Johnson, Lehman softball teams rally in support of Jag athletic trainer There were few dry eyes in the house at the Moe and Gene Johnson High School softball field April 6 as the Lehman Lobos and Johnson Jaguars softball teams rallied together in support of a Hays CISD employee who is battling cancer. At the conclusion of the April 6 district game, both teams joined together for a quick photo to show support for Johnson High Athletic Trainer Amber Jones, who earlier this year was diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently combatting the disease. Along with the show of support, members of the Lehman High softball team prior to the contest offered a signed softball to Jones that had numerous words of encouragement and

BY MEGAN WEHRING

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well wishes for her fight. Meanwhile, the Jaguar softball team also had Jones' initials (AJ) and a pink ribbon, symbolizing the fight against breast cancer, drawn behind home plate. Ultimately, Johnson

High came away with a 7-3 win, which kept the Jags in the chase for a possible playoff berth with only a handful of games remaining. Johnson hosted Kerrville Tivy Tuesday and closes its regular season at

home against Boerne Champion April 23. Lehman hosts Dripping Springs at home Friday, followed by a home game against San Antonio Veterans Memorial April 23.

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KYLE – Residents can expect to see even more development in Kyle. Just a few miles south of Austin, the city of Kyle is booming with more foot traffic than ever seen before. City council agendas have been filled with zoning ordinances and development proposals for approval. On April 6, Kyle City Council approved three rezonings on first reading that could lead to potential developments. A second reading is still needed for full approval on the following projects. Sixty-two acres of land, known as the Coleman Tract, will be converted from agriculture to a warehouse district. This property is located at 24801 Interstate 35.

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County votes to pursue public defender office BY MEGAN WEHRING

Kyle tax substation office closed temporarily due to COVID BY SAHAR CHMAIS

The Kyle substation of the Hays County Tax Office will be closed April 12 through 16 due to a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19.

Only the tax office will be closed temporarily. All other offices within the county substation will remain open.

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substation will remain open. While closed, the county has alternatives for tax services provided by the Kyle substation.

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HAYS COUNTY — A new Public Defender Office (PDO) might be in Hays County’s future. With a 5-0 vote, Hays County commissioners agreed to submit a letter of intent to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TDIC) regarding public defender opportunities, pretrial service opportunities and managed assigned counsel. Along with legal representation, Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe said providing additional services, such as career readiness and housing, is also necessary.

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New DSISD attendance zones coming in August BY MEGAN WEHRING

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After several months of deliberation, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved new attendance zones on Tuesday for the 2021-2022 school year. The board approved Elementary Option E-1 and Middle School Option 1-A, which are modifications of previously presented options. Adjustments include unit 33 to remain at Walnut Springs Elementary and unit 35 to remain at Dripping Springs Elementary (DSE), along with planning unit 20A to be zoned to

Sycamore Springs Middle School (SSE). These are reflected on the map provided by DSISD. The approved attendance zones moves neighborhoods near Darden Hill Road to the new Cypress Springs Elementary, moves neighborhoods east of Nutty Brown Road (except for the Views of Belterra) to the new Cypress Springs Elementary, and moves neighborhoods in Planning Unit 20A (Ledgestone, Heritage Oaks, Heritage West, Oak Run West, Polo Club) to Sycamore Springs El-

Families will see benefits from the new attendance zones, according to DSISD. These include avoiding splitting up any elementary school into two different middle schools, minimizing the need for staffing changes, avoiding moving students to a school farther away from their current campus and capacity relief.

ementary and Sycamore Springs Middle School. Families will see benefits from the new attendance zones, according to DSISD. These include avoiding splitting up any elementary school into two different middle schools, minimizing the need for staffing changes, avoiding moving students to a school farther away from their current campus and capacity relief. Trustee Ron Jones questioned whether portables would be necessary at Sycamore Springs. Board President Barbara Stroud clarified that as of right now, the

Exchange, Google surveys and comments shared at three public forums. While the process has been lengthy, trustee Shannon O’Connor said the attendance zone committee never stopped working to develop the best plan for the students. “They never gave up,” O’Connor said. “I do appreciate all of the hours and time. I know that the delay of this process has district does not expect cess started in fall 2020 caused some angst with portables will be needed when the board approved scheduling, etc. But I do but it is still not a guarantee. parameters, a timeline and appreciate and value that “These are projections,” an administrative attenat every moment, I knew I Stroud said. “We don’t know dance zone committee. This could count on everyone on what’s going to happen in committee partnered with that committee to do what reality. I mean, COVID did the district’s demographer is best for kids.” make it even more chalto develop boundary starter For more information lenging for projections. Peo- options. DSISD collected about the attendance zone ple just need to be aware community input and feed- process, please visit https:// that in a fast growth district, back through a Thought www.dsisdtx.us/Page/2789. we can’t make promises. We can say that we don’t want portables, we don’t think we need them. Our goal is not to have them.” Trustees also approved a one-year plan that would ‘grandfather’ incoming fifth and eighth graders who are zoned to new schools but wish to remain at their current campus for the upcoming school year. In an effort to help parents, sibSPECIALIZING IN: lings of these grandfathered students would also have the • Cataract Surgery option to remain at the same • Premium IOL Implants campus for one year. District • Lasik Surgery transportation will not be • Glaucoma - provided to grandfaMedical and Surgical thered students. The atten• Macular Degeneration dance zone development pro-

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For residents who want to pay taxes, they may go in person to any of the other three substations located in San Marcos, Wimberley or Dripping Springs. For a drive-thru option in San Marcos, visit the Tax Office website for details: https:// hayscountytx.com/departments/taxoffice/contact-the-tax-assessor-collector-office/. The online payment portal is also available for use at www.tax.co.hays. tx.us. -Over-the-phone

payment options are also available by calling 800-300-8007, extension 9. The dropbox option is accessible at all office locations. Residents may also mail in their tax payments or motor vehicle transactions to 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1120, San Marcos, TX 78666. Motor vehicle transactions will be accessible at any of the other tax office locations, or through the drive-thru option in San Marcos. More details on

the drive-thru option are available at https:// hayscountytx.com/departments/taxoffice/contact-the-tax-assessor-collector-office/. Residents may also access motor vehicle transactions at www.texas.gov. All drop box locations will be accessible for motor vehicle transactions. Additionally, any H-E-B in Hays County will accept motor vehicle transactions with a renewal notice and a tag not expired more than one month.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I have to assume that the reason the PDO keeps coming up is because we all know at some level, it is the right thing to do. There is no question. We have far too many people sitting in our county jail for far too long.” –Christine Terrell, Hays County resident. Story on page 1.

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Spring has sprung Crow’s Nest by Clint Younts

Bluebonnets are thick as ticks on a hound’s belly, and other wildflowers have begun popping up in my pasture. My pecan tree and those devilish mesquite trees have just sprouted leaves. So, after our horrific week of winter, I officially declare it’s springtime in Texas. Most native Texans are aware that spring weather in the Lone Star state is unpredictable and fluctuates from hot to cold at the drop of a hat, making me think Mother Nature is menopausal. Unlike the other seasons, you just can’t predict the weather in spring. In summer, we know it’s gonna be hot as Satan’s belt buckle and dry as a camel’s turd. In the fall, it start’s out blazing hot, then turns bitterly cold on the one Friday night you decide to attend a high school football game. As for winter, normally we get a week or two of frigid weather (for us Texans, that’s when the temperature drops below 58 degrees), but the rest of the time, it’s right pleasant. I’m a bit curious what first-year residents in Texas, possibly immigrants from California or some gawd-awful place north of the Red River, think of our spring so far. I reckon those folks of northern descent are liking our warm springtime weather. They might have a different opinion once their outdoor thermometer explodes after the mercury shoots up like an Elon Musk rocket. We can wake up to a chilly April morning and have our coffee out on the deck, but by 10 o’clock, the heat and humidity will have your pajamas clinging to your skin like barnacles on a shrimp boat. What do y’all imported Texas residents (I’m sorry, but you aren’t a Texan just because you live here) think of our spring flora? Sure, the wildflowers are beautiful, but what do you think of the yellow tint on your white Mercedes now? How many times a day do y’all go through a car wash? Native Texans accept the fact

that we’ll all drive yellow vehicles for a month, then grab a chisel and the garden hose and wash off all the pollen. Speakin’ of pollen, who else has a sinus cavity full of snot and their head feels like an over-inflated Michelin? Luckily, I have good allergy pills and absorbent shirt sleeves. If you newcomers are also suffering, don’t worry. It’ll only last 3-4 months. Pass the Flonase. I’m also curious if y’all like the little green caterpillars that dangle from elm trees better than the big fuzzy ones that crawl all over the oak trees. They both like to plop down on your neck. These caterpillars are kinda like snowbirds. Once a year, they drop down from above us, hang around and become a nuisance. Then, once the days get hotter than the engine block of a stolen Chevy, they just disappear. Spring also is when snakes and stinging insects reappear. Are y’all acceptant of these Texas residents, too? I suppose these nasty critters also live in other states, but I’ve only gotten intimately close to them here in Texas. Speaking of insects, of all the millions of species on earth, I suspect half of them reside in Texas. Heck, I found about a hundred of them crawlin’ up my leg yesterday. Have y’all noticed Mayflies and June bugs always appear in March or April? I guess they don’t look at the calendar. This morning, well before dawn, I thought a meteor had exploded and was pelting our house with space debris. Turned out it was a swarm of myopic June bugs. Yep, spring in Texas can be beautiful and bothersome, all at the same time. Crazy weather, irritating pollen and annoying insects might drive some folks away, but most native Texans love springtime. If y’all newcomers aren’t liking our spring, just wait until summer gets here. Don’t throw your moving boxes away just yet.

The value of organized religion to a representative republic Fewer Americans are attending traditional church services. Fewer are attending Catholic schools, too. According to Gallup, the number of Americans who belong to a church, synagogue or mosque continued to decline last year, dropping below 50 percent for the first time in Gallup's eight-decade trend. And thanks to the COVID pandemic, ABC News says enrollment in Catholic schools has seen the largest single-year decline in at least five decades. I'm not sure what this rapid secularization of America means for our future. But I do admit I wish more of today's children could experience the memorable upbringing I enjoyed growing up in a Catholic family. Growing up Catholic in the 1970s meant going to a Catholic school. Unlike too many schools today, in which some teachers fear their students, it was a time when we students of St. Germaine Catholic School feared the sisters. The sisters ran their classrooms in a struc-

Every day the sisters taught us to embrace the virtues - prudence, temperance and courage - and to fend off the seven by Tom deadly sins: pride, envy, Purcell gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth (activities I like tured, orderly manner, to save for the weekend!). and they took guff from When they weren't no kid. pounding moral values The floors were so into us, they worked us clean, you could eat off hard in math, science, of them. The blackboards reading and writing - the had a brighter sheen than basic skills necessary for a Cadillac fender. thriving as an adult. And our desks, which I know this harsh were subject to frequent approach to educating and unannounced children is considered inspections, were expect- outdated and quasi-bared to be organized at all baric today. times. But, I dare say, I think Our precious egos, the lessons the sisters and fragile feelings and self-es- my religion taught me are teem were not part of the beneficial to a representaChurch's teaching plan. tive republic like ours - a Either we got with the sentiment shared by one sisters' program or we got of our country's wisest into big trouble. founders, Benjamin There was no dayFranklin. dreaming, talking, joking I'm re-reading his auor doodling. It was extobiography and delight pected that each student in his common-sense would put forth his or her approach to government. best effort. Franklin said that true Anything short of exreligion and good morals cellence was grounds for are the only solid foundasevere punishment, which tions of public liberty and included everything from happiness. a call home to mom to a As he put it, "Only a virwhack on the hand from tuous people are capable Sister Mary Brass Knuckof freedom. As nations bele's ruler. come corrupt and vicious,

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they have more need of masters." Franklin didn't often participate in church services himself, but he saw the benefits to society of citizens doing their best to practice and live virtuous lives and to demand virtue in their government leaders. I'm not saying that you have to embrace a traditional religion to be virtuous or to understand the meaning and purpose of life. But half a century later I can still see the value and order that religion has imparted on our republic throughout our history. And I still have a lot of laughs when my old St. Germaine pals and I swap stories about our close encounters with Sister Mary Brass Knuckle's dreaded ruler. Copyright 2021 Tom Purcell. Tom Purcell, author of "Misadventures of a 1970's Childhood," a humorous memoir available at amazon.com, is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Tom@TomPurcell.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE (HORARIO DE LA VOTACION ADELANTADA) Subject to Change Sujeto a Cambios

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NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1

April 19 — April 27, 2021 Abril 19 — Abril 27, 2021

Hays County Government Center

712 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, Texas

TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in said District on May 1, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at such polling places on Exhibit “A”. The following proposition shall be submitted to the resident electors of the District: Voting in the election for the proposition shall be by the use of electronic or paper ballots which shall show the proposition in both English and Spanish and which shall conform to the requirements of federal law, including the Help America Vote Act, and the Texas Election Code, as amended. The ballot used in the election shall contain the following:

BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION A ( ) FOR ( ) AGAINST ) CONFIRMING CREATION OF BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1.

BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION B ( ) FOR ( ) AGAINST ) AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX FOR THE DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION C ( ) FOR ( ) AGAINST ) THE ISSUANCE OF $47,420,000 BONDS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED. BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION D ( ) FOR ( ) AGAINST ) THE ISSUANCE OF $34,600,000 BONDS FOR ROADS. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED.

BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION E ( ) FOR ( ) AGAINST ) THE ISSUANCE OF $71,130,000 BONDS FOR REFUNDING WATER, WASTEWATER AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES BONDS (INCLUDING REFUNDING BONDS ISSUED THEREFOR) ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 59, ARTICLE XVI OF THE TEXAS CONSITUTION. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED. BUDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION F ( ) FOR ( ) AGAINST ) THE ISSUANCE OF $51,900,000 BONDS FOR REFUNDING ROAD BONDS (INCLUDING REFUNDING BONDS ISSUED THEREFOR) ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 52, ARTICLE III OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED.

PROPOSICIÓN C ( ) A FAVOR ) ( ) EN CONTRA ) LA EMISIÓN DE $47,420,000 EN BONOS PARA INSTALACIONES DEL SISTEMA DE AGUA, AGUAS RESIDUALES Y DRENAJE. SE IMPONDRÁN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERÉS SOBRE LOS BONOS. EL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS NUMERO 1 DE BUDA PROPOSICIÓN D ( ) A FAVOR ) ( ) EN CONTRA ) LA EMISIÓN DE $34,600,000 EN BONOS PARA CAMINOS. SE IMPONDRÁN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERÉS SOBRE LOS BONOS.

EL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS NUMERO 1 DE BUDA PROPOSICIÓN E ( ) A FAVOR ) ( ) EN CONTRA ) LA EMISIÓN DE $71,130,000 EN BONOS PARA REEMBOLSAR BONOS PARA INSTALACIONES DEL SISTEMA DE AGUA, AGUA RESIDUAL Y DRENAJE (INCLUIDO EL REEMBOLSO DE LOS BONOS EMITIDOS PARA ELLO) EN VIRTUD DE LA SECCIÓN 59 DEL ARTÍCULO 16 DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN DE TEXAS. SE IMPONDRÁN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERÉS SOBRE LOS BONOS. EL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS NUMERO 1 DE BUDA PROPOSICIÓN F ( ) A FAVOR ) ( ) EN CONTRA ) LA EMISIÓN DE $51,900,000 EN BONOS PARA REEMBOLSAR BONOS DE CAMINOS (INCLUIDO EL REEMBOLSO DE LOS BONOS EMITIDOS PARA ELLO) EN VIRTUD DE LA SECCIÓN 52 DEL ARTÍCULO 3 DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN DE TEXAS. SE IMPONDRÁN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERÉS SOBRE LOS BONOS.

Cada votante votará por las proposiciones colocando una “X” en la casilla junto a la declaración que indique la forma en que desee votar. Las boletas de votación que serán utilizadas en la elección de directores permanentes tendrán los nombres de cinco directores temporales designados por la Comisión, o sus reemplazos, de la siguiente manera: ( ) Adrian Alvarado ( ) Stephen Crawford [también escrito Steven Crauford] ( ) Lauren Crone ( ) Ramunda Gallien ( ) Nicholas P. Leschke

Dates and Times: Monday, April 19 Tuesday, April 20 — Friday, April 23 Saturday, April 24 Monday, April 26 Tuesday, April 27 Fechas y horarios:

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Early Voting Locations/ Lugares de Votación Anticipada: Broadway Hays County Government Center Texas State University Performing Arts Center Buda Elementary Upper Campus (Historical School Site – Kunkel Room)

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EXHIBIT “C” INFORMATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.009(b) OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE1 In accordance with the provisions of 3.009(b) of the Texas Election Code, it is hereby found and determined that: (1) The proposition language that will appear on the ballot is set forth in Section 5 of this Order. (2) The purposes for which the bonds are to be authorized are set forth in Section 4 of this Order. (3) The principal amount of the bonds to be authorized is set forth in Sections 4 and 5 of this Order. (4) As set forth in Sections 4 and 5 of this Order, if the bonds are approved by the voters, taxes sufficient to pay the annual principal of and interest on the bonds may be levied. (5) Based upon the bond market conditions at the date of adoption of this Order, the maximum interest rate for any series of the bonds is estimated to be 6.00% as calculated in accordance with applicable law. Such estimate is based on the Preliminary Engineering Report for Water, Wastewater and Drainage Facilities, and Recreational Facilities and Park Plan dated July 2020 and the Preliminary Engineering Report for Road Facilities dated July 2020, and takes into account a number of factors including issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the estimated projected tax rate. The estimated maximum interest rate is provided for informational purposes only in accordance with Section 3.009(b)(5) of the Texas Election Code and could be affected by material changes in the assumptions used, including future economic and legal changes that are beyond the control of the District. The estimated maximum interest rate provided herein is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the bonds, or any series thereof, may be submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for purposes of approval of issuance of the bonds or the interest rate at which the bonds, or any series thereof, may be sold. Such estimate is not a part of the proposition to be voted on and does not create a contract with the voters. (6) As set forth in Section 4 of this Order, if the bonds are approved by the voters, the bonds may be issued in one or more series to mature serially over a period not to exceed 40 years. (7) The District has not previously issued any bonds; therefore, there is no outstanding principal on any bonds of the District. (8) The District has not previously issued any bonds; therefore, there is no outstanding interest on any bonds of the District. (9) There is no ad valorem debt service tax rate in the District at the time of this Order.

Habrá asistencia oral en español disponible para todas las personas que la requieran. Toda persona que requiera asistencia oral en español debe comunicarse con el juez presidente o el oficial de votación anticipada. Se designará al juez presidente y al juez presidente alterno del consejo de boletas de votación anticipada en conformidad con el Convenio Electoral y el Código Electoral de Texas. La votación anticipada en persona en la elección se Each voter shall vote on the propositions by placing an llevará a cabo en los horarios, las fechas y los lugares de “X” in the square beside the statement indicating the way he votación determinados por el Condado y, por la presente, or she wishes to vote. The ballots used in the election for the permanent directors se establecen y designan dichos lugares de votación como se exponen en el Anexo “B” de esta Orden y este anexo shall have the names of five temporary directors appointed se incorpora por referencia para todos los fines. El Anexo by the Commission, or their replacements as follows: “B” será revisado y finalizado, de ser necesario, según ( ) Adrian Alvarado lo indique el Administrador de Elecciones del Condado. ( ) Stephen Crawford Jennifer Anderson es la Oficial de Votación Anticipada. La [also spelled Steven Crauford] solicitud de boletas de votación por correo debe enviarse a ( ) Lauren Crone Hays County Elections, Hays County Government Center, ( ) Ramunda Gallien 1 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 102, San Marcos, Texas This information is provided solely for purposes of ( ) Nicholas P. Leschke 78666-6294. compliance with Section 3.009(b) of the Texas Election Solo a los efectos del cumplimiento con la Sección Code and is for illustration purposes only. The information Oral assistance in Spanish shall be made available to all 3.009(b) del Código Electoral de Texas, en el Anexo “C” is not a part of the proposition to be voted on and does not persons requiring such assistance. Any person requiring oral adjunto al presente documento se encuentra la información create a contract with the voters. assistance in Spanish should contact the presiding judge or requerida en una orden de elección de bonos de acuerdo con the early voting clerk. ANEXO “C” la Sección 3.009(b) del Código Electoral de Texas. The early voting ballot board presiding judge and the INFORMACIÓN REQUERIDA EN CONFORMIDAD copia del decumplimiento la Orden complete se 3.009(b) encuentra en archivo. SoloUna a los efectos con la Sección del Código Electoral de Texas, en el alternate presiding judge shall be appointed in accordance CON LA SECCIÓN 3.009(b) DEL CÓDIGO Todos los votantes habilitados residentes del Distrito Anexo “C” adjunto al presente documento se encuentra la información requerida en una orden de with the Election Agreement and the Texas Election Code. ELECTORAL DE TEXAS 1 elección de derecho bonos de acuerdo conen la Sección 3.009(b) del Código Electoral de Texas. tendrán a votar las elecciones. Early voting in the election by personal appearance De acuerdo con las disposiciones de la Sección 3.009(b) Una copia de la Orden completeEXHIBIT se encuentra en archivo shall be conducted at the times, dates and polling places as “A” del Código Electoral de Texas, se halla y determina por la determined by the County, and such polling places are hereby Todos los votantes habilitados residentes ANEXO “A” del Distrito tendrán derecho a votar en las elecciones. presente que: established and designated as set forth in Exhibit “B” to (1) El lenguaje de la proposición que aparecerá en la ELECTION DAY POLLING this Order and this exhibit is incorporated by reference for EXHIBIT "A" boleta de votación se establece en la Sección 5 de esta PLACES LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN DEL DÍA DE ANEXO "A" all purposes. Exhibit “B” shall be revised and finalized, if Orden. ELECCIÓN necessary, as directed by the County Elections Administrator. ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES (2) Los propósitos por los cuales se han de autorizar los Jennifer Anderson is the Early Voting Clerk. Application for May 2021 LUGARES DEElection VOTACIÓN DEL DÍA DE ELECCIÓN bonos se establecen en la Sección 4 de esta Orden. ballots by mail should be sent to Hays County Elections, Elección de mayo de 2021 (3) La cantidad de capital de los bonos que se han de May 2021 Election Hays County Government Center, 712 South Stagecoach autorizar se establece en las Secciones 4 y 5 de esta Orden. Elección de mayo de 2021 Trail, Suite 102, San Marcos, Texas 78666-6294. Subject to Change (4) Como lo establecen las Secciones 4 y 5 de esta Orden, Solely for purposes of compliance with Section 3.009(b) Subject Sujetoto aChange Cambios si los votantes aprueban los bonos, se podrán imponer Sujeto a Cambios of the Texas Election Code, set forth in Exhibit “C” is the impuestos suficientes para pagar el capital y el interés de los Saturday, 1, 2021 information required in a bond election order (the “Order”). Saturday, May May 1, 2021 bonos. the hours of 7:00 a.m.and and 7:00 A copy of the entire Order is on file with the District. (Between(Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. 7:00p.m.) p.m.) (5) Según las condiciones del mercado de bonos a 21 de mayo de 2021 All qualified resident electors of the District shall be Sabado,Sabado, 21 de mayo de 2021 la fecha de adopción de esta Orden, la tasa de interés (En el horario de de 7:00 a 7:00p.m.) p.m.) entitled to vote in the elections. (En el horario de 7:00 a.m.a.m. a 7:00 máxima para cualquier serie de bonos se estima en 3.75% como se calcula de acuerdo con la ley aplicable. Dicho Broadway 401 Broadway Street #A, AVISO DE ELECCIÓN PARA LOS VOTANTES San Marcos, Texas cálculo estimado se basa en el borrador del Informe CALIFICADOS RESIDENTES EL DISTRITO Dunbar Center 801 Martin Luther King Drive, de ingeniería y tiene en cuenta una serie de factores, MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS San Marcos, Texas Hays County Government Center 712 South Stagecoach Trail, incluidos el programa de emisión, el programa de NUMERO 1 DE BUDA San Marcos, Texas vencimiento y la tasa de impuesto proyectada y estimada. SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una elección en dicho San Marcos Housing Authority/ CM Allen 820 Sturgeon Drive, La tasa de interés máxima estimada se provee a título Homes San Marcos, Texas Distrito el 1 de mayo de 2021 en el horario de 7:00 a.m. a informativo únicamente de acuerdo con la Sección Texas State University Performing Arts 405 Moon Street, 7:00 p.m. en cualquiera de los lugares de votación indicados Center San Marcos, Texas 3.009(b)(5) del Código Electoral de Texas y podría verse en el Anexo A. Las siguientes proposiciones se presentaran a 1401 North FM 1626, afectada por cambios significativos en las suposiciones Hays Hills Baptist Church Buda, Texas los electores residentes del Distrito. usadas, incluidos cambios económicos y legales futuros 21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, La votación por la proposición en la elección será HCISD Arnold Transportation Building Kyle, Texas que están fuera del control del Distrito. La tasa de interés mediante el uso de boletas electrónicas o de papel, las máxima estimada que se provee en el presente documento HCISD Transportation Department 2385 High Road, cuales mostrarán la proposición en inglés y en español y no es una limitación sobre la tasa de interés a la que los Uhland, Texas cumplirán con los requisitos de la ley federal, incluso la Ley bonos o cualquier serie de estos podrían presentarse a McCormick Middle School 5700 Dacy Lane, Ayude a América a Votar y el Código Electoral de Texas y la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas a efectos Buda, Texas sus enmiendas. El orden de la proposición en la boleta de Wallace Middle School 1500 West Center Street, de la aprobación de la emisión de los bonos o de la tasa Kyle, Texas votación será de acuerdo con el Código Electoral de Texas. de interés a la cual los bonos, o cualquier serie de estos, 511 Mercer Street, Las boletas de votación a utilizarse en la elección incluirán lo Dripping Springs City Hall Dripping Springs, Texas podría venderse. Dicho estimado no forma parte de la siguiente: Hays County Precinct 4 Office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway, proposición sometida a votación y no crea un contrato con Dripping Springs, Texas los votantes. EL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS EXHIBIT "B" (6) Como se establece en la Sección 4 de esta Orden, si PÚBLICOS NUMERO 1 DE BUDA ANEXO "B" los votantes aprueban los bonos, se podrán emitir los bonos PROPOSICIÓN A EXHIBIT “B” en una serie o más, para vencer en serie en un periodo que ( ) A FAVOR ) ( ) EN CONTRA ) EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE ANEXO “B” no exceda de 30 años. CONFIRMAR LA CREACIÓN DEL DISTRITO (HORARIO DE LA VOTACION ADELANTADA) EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE (7) El Distrito no ha emitido previamente ningún bono; MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS NUMERO 1 Subject to Change(HORARIO DE LA VOTACION en consecuencia, no existe ningún capital pendiente sobre DE BUDA. Sujeto a Cambios ADELANTADA) ningún bono del Distrito a la fecha de esta Orden. EL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS April 19 — April 27, 2021 (8) El Distrito no ha emitido previamente ningún bono; See schedule below. PÚBLICOS NUMERO 1 DE BUDA en consecuencia, no existe ningún interés pendiente sobre Ver calendario a continuaciónAbril 19 — Abril 27, 2021 PROPOSICIÓN B ningún bono del Distrito a la fecha de esta Orden. Subject to Change ( ) A FAVOR ) ( ) EN CONTRA ) Hays County Government Center (9) No hay una tasa de impuestos de servicio de deuda ad Sujeto a Cambios 712 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, Texas UN IMPUESTO DE OPERACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO valorem en el Distrito a la fecha de esta Orden. PARA EL DISTRITO QUE NO EXCEDA DE UN DÓLAR 1 Esta información se provee exclusivamente a los April 19 – April ($1.00) POR CADA CIEN DÓLARES ($100) DEL Dates27, and2021 Times: efectos del cumplimiento con la Sección 3.009(b) del Abril 19 – Abril 27, 2021 TASACIÓN DE LA PROPIEDAD GRAVABLE. Monday, April 19 7 am — 7 pm Código Electoral de Texas y es solo a título ilustrativo. La HaysApril County Government Tuesday, 20 — Friday, April 23 Center 8 am — 5 pm información no forma parte de la proposición sometida a EL DISTRITO MUNICIPAL DE SERVICIOS Saturday, April 24 10 am — 2 pm 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, Texas Monday, April 26 7 am — 7 pm votación ni crea un contrato con los votantes. 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Tigers lose to Greyhounds in late innings

On Saturday the Dripping Springs Tigers baseball team (18-8-1) lost 6-2 to Boerne-Champion High School (12-4). With a tied 2-2 score going into the 7th inning, Boerne-Champion scored four runs in the last inning of the game. Dripping Springs was unable to convert in the bottom of the 7th inning. Above, UT Commit Cameron O'Banan was hit by a pitch, drove in 1 run and had 1 stolen base. Next up for the Tigers is Alamo Heights on Friday.

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Tigers take Cedar Park 2-0

A foul was called on Cedar Park’s Abbi Castelli for this hit on Dripping Springs’ Riley Sisson resulting in a penalty kick with 5:30 remaining in the first half of the soccer match. Sisson’s kick breezed past the Timberwolves goalie to the back of the net giving the Lady Tigers a 1-0 lead. Below, Cedar Park’s Kylie Driver tries to keep Dripping Springs’ Sophia Nuccio from making this header to maintain ball possession late in the second half. Dripping Springs’ defense has held five consecutive playoff opponents scoreless while its offense scored 16 goals. “Defense wins championships,” said Head Coach Bailee Perrine after the 2-0 win. “This team knows how to get it done and our goalie and our defense is so good, they’re fantastic.”

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at River Oaks Bank of Houston where it was his Foljoy to serve. During the lowing an early years of the develunexpectopment of The Wooded health lands, TX, Carl served as event, Carl the President of the Joint A. Gilson, Powers for all The Woodage 78, of lands Municipal Utility Kyle, TX, Districts. Accepting an joined offer with the Resolution his Lord and Savior on Trust Corporation during April 7, 2021, as the last the banking and savings notes of “Amazing Grace” and loan problems of the played from his daugh1980s, Carl worked out of ter’s cell phone. This kind, Dallas, commuting home generous, wise man who to Houston on weekends. enjoyed people and was It was important to him gifted with a great sense to be with his family and of humor – sometimes a be in church and Sunday bit quirky – had served school every week. His his Lord in countless later years until retireways and lived a life of ment were with the law adventure, of enjoying firm of Barrett Daffin children and working Frappier Engels & Turner, alone or with others to L.L.P. He treated all make life a bit better for around him with respect someone else. and a caring heart while Born October 12, at the same time expect1942, in Sioux Falls, SD, ing faithful and accurate to William E. and Olive accounting in all respects. (Petersen) Gilson, Carl Having grown up lived his early years in Ft. around water, Carl loved Lauderdale, FL, where to sail, canoe and kayak his dad fished and ran and enjoyed camping in charter boats. He and his some fairly rugged areas two brothers lived a life where he was making exploring the Everglades, breakfast tacos over a sailing the nearby lakes campfire long before and were always active in it became a morning scouting. When his dad restaurant menu staple. became the yacht captain Life with him took you to for a wealthy Texas landgreat white-water on the owner, the family moved Nantahala River in North to Port Lavaca and, Carolina, the Upper Rio following college and Grande Gorge in New military service in the Mexico, northern SasMarine Corps Reserves, katchewan, Canada, the Carl ended up in HousWhite River of northern ton. Agreeing to a blind Arkansas and more. date set up by his young- Loving water pulled him er brother, Dick, Carl into the Reeking Regatta met transplanted Yankee races on Buffalo Bayou schoolteacher, Peggy of Houston where he Pruett, with whom he served as race director would share a marriage of and helped transition 53 years. Nine years later, that to the annual Buffalo to that marriage entered Bayou Regatta with 500+ the blessing of a darling participants. When at little girl, Shannon Leigh, home, Carl loved huntwho was always the apple ing for a good deal and of her daddy’s eye. great find as he poked As a young man, Carl through every garage was employed by First sale and auction barn. City National Bank of That was often where he Houston for 18 years found the many treasures where he rose to the he loved to bestow upon position of Assistant friends and strangers and Vice President of Operthat led him to organize ations in the Real Estate the huge garage sale in and Mortgage Banking downtown Houston for Division. While at FCNB, Hands Helping Houston. he served two years at Carl had a deep respect President of the Employfor the military, local and ees Club. From FCNB, county police forces and Carl accepted a posiall things related to love tion as a Vice President

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of country. In retirement, he was active in the Kyle Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, Kyle Area Senior Zone where he was president for two years, the VFW and always active in his United Methodist Church. When it came down to it, nothing was more fun than spending time with his family, cooking at holidays, attending every sporting event, dance recital and spoiling his grandchildren while on an overnight visit. Carl was preceded in death by parents, William E. Gilson and Olive Gilson; brothers, Richard A. Gilson and William E. Gilson Jr., and half-sister, Valerie Irving. He is survived by his wife Peggy Pruett Gilson; daughter Shannon Hightower, sonin-law Travis Hightower, grandchildren, Tanner and Caitlin Hightower; sisters-in-law, Terry Howard Gilson and Linda Diane Sopko Gilson, Patricia L. Provart (Robert); nephews: Richard Gilson (Karen), Jeffrey Gilson (Charity), William Gilson (Melanie), Lance Gilson (Erika), Michael Gilson, Mark Provart (Kelli), Bruce Irving (Betty), Douglas Irving (April), Glen Irving (Dodie Sanzone), and Kevin Irving (Brenda); nieces, Mi-

paintings, traveling, but most importantly spending time with family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his brother Robert Morgan Kipe and daughter Marquel Leah Kipe. Surviving in addition to his wife, Linda (Lewis) Kipe, are his daughters Marlo Malott of Buda; Marielle McCoy and her husband Garrett, of Buda; his sons Derek Kipe and his wife Jacki, of Austin; and Garet Kipe and his wife Shelley, of Frisco; 9 grandchildren Riley Malott, Hanna Malott, Austin Gilbert, Reagan Gilbert, Walker Gilbert, Caitlin McCoy, Lauren McCoy, Kolt Kipe, and Channing Kipe. A graveside memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Wimberley Cemetery at 501 Old Kyle Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given in Buck’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https:// tribute.michaeljfox. org/tribute-page. php?id=1923&np=true. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome. com.

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Buck graduated from Fairmont High School in Dayton High School in 1960. He attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana from 1960-1962 and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Buck attended Washington State University from 1962-1965 in Pullman, Washington graduating in 1965 with a B.A. in Business and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1965. While in attendance at WSU, he was member of the Washington State University Track Team and Captain. A highlight of his track and field career with a 5th place at the 1964 Olympic Trials in the Javelin and he still holds the indoor record. He started his 35-year career with IBM after college where he met his surviving wife Linda Ann Lewis Kipe in Seattle, Washington. They celebrated 54 years of marriage in May of 2020. His successful sales and managerial career with IBM allowed him and his family to live throughout the country in eight different states with two overseas assignments. Buck had many interests and hobbies including sports officiating, collecting stamps and coins, golf, creating original oil

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chelle Provart Menefee, Celeste Gosnell (Raja), Gina Shackleford, Karin Jankowski and Lisa Runkle (Karl) and many great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life for Carl A. Gilson will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Texas Old Town (1205 Roland Lane, Kyle, TX) at the Sage Hall and Lawn Venue. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, suggested donations are to First United Methodist Church of Houston for mission ministry, The Journey United Methodist Church of Kyle, TX, Kyle Police Department for the Blue Santa program, Kyle Area Senior Zone of Kyle, TX, Sunshine Kids or any preferred charity.

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Vaccination times will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents ages 16 and up are welcome, but anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be 2,900 available doses across the five vaccination days. Patients must be able to come back after three weeks to get their second dose. Curbside shots are available; arrangements can be made with the onsite staff members. This vaccine clinic will be open while supplies last. So far, 106,000 Hays County residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to Mike Jones, director of Hays County Emergency Services. Within Hays County, 38% of people ages 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose, and 24% of that demographic are fully vaccinated. About 78% of county residents who are 65 and older have gotten at least one shot of the vaccine, and 59% of that demographic has been fully vaccinated.

blood clots. The Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) had been waiting to receive the J&J vaccine since FDA approval in early March, but HCLHD has not received any of these vaccines to date. This will not affect the county’s vaccination effort because the county has not been using J&J, said Mike Jones, director of the Emergency Services Office. “I think it’s kind of a blessing that [Hays County did not get J&J doses] based on the issues with it,” said Jones. The exact correlation is unknown, he added, but it is best that the county steps away from that vaccine until more information is available. While the county has not given this vaccine to residents, some private medical offices in Hays County began receiving the J&J vaccine since the week of March 8, with the most recent shipment on Monday. Throughout this time

period, 18,100 J&J vaccines were received by private medical providers, according to data from the Texas Department of Health and Safety. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) this week to further review these cases and assess their potential significance, according to a CDC and FDA press release. The health agencies recommend the pause on use of the vaccine until the process is complete.

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Those who received the vaccine should monitor side effects. The six women who suffered from the blood clots developed the illness within one to three weeks after receiving the vaccine, according to the New York Times. All six women were between the ages of 18 and 48; one woman died and another was hospitalized in critical condition. “People who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Buda City Council will hold a public hearing for the following item at its meeting to be held Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM: SUP 19-01 Revised Specific Use Permit application for Automobile or other Motor Vehicle Sales, Equipment Sales and Outdoor Storage in the B3 (Interstate 35 Business) Zoning District for Lot 1, John Deere Final Plat, City of Buda, Hays County, TX, located on the Northbound IH 35 frontage road between ATX Fence and MG Machinery. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop St. Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. For more information regarding this matter as well as any questions, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Buda City Council will hold public hearings for the following items at its meeting to be held Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM: Z 20-07: Zoning Change from Form District 4 (F4) to Interstate 35 Business (B3); and SUP 20-02: Specific Use Permit application for Automobile or other Motorized Vehicle Sales in the B3 (Interstate 35 Business) zoning district for Camper Clinic Subdivision, Block A, Lot 1, City of Buda, Hays County, TX. The property is addressed as 15855 S. IH 35, Buda, TX 78610. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop St. Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. For more information regarding this matter as well as any questions, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

NOTICE OF APPLICANT SPONSORED MEETING

Date and Time: Wednesday, 04/28/2021 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting You are invited to addend an applicant sponsored meeting on the above date, time, and location in order to present and receive public comment on the Anthem Phase 2&3 Preliminary Plan, a 145 Single Family Lot Phase of the Anthem Development located at along Anthem Parkway, Kyle, Texas 78640. Please contact John Pickens at jpickens@atwellgroup.com for the meeting link. For Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking Number: PLN-1646.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the Estate of Erik Albert Curtis, Deceased, Cause No.

21-0040-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an AMENDED APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 5th day of April, 2021, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Erik Albert Curtis, 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: Lucinda Ramage Doyle 251 N. FM 1626, Suite A Buda, TX 78610 512-757-3309 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 6th day of April, 2021. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Christopher Alaniz, Deputy

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 39.00 acres of property located at along Anthem Parkway, Kyle, Texas 78640. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking Number: PLN-1646.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 4.097 acres of property located along Anthem Parkway, Kyle, Texas 78640. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking Number: PLN-1647.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 4.5 acres of property located along Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, TX

78620. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services at (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1615.

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Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Hays CISD Beacon Hill Bus Maintenance Site Improvements, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 326-3990 or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 4/27/2021. 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 phone (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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

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. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Date: April 24, 2021 (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 #084 – Vest, J – side tables, dining table, couch, tv, dresser, toys, boxes Unit #122 – Martinez, C – jewelry box, ironing board, totes, boxes Unit #123 – Villanueva, A – coffee table, hutch, file cabinet, coolers, car speaker Unit #173 – Sladania, A – stroller, baby stuff, scooter, car parts, pots/pans Unit #186 Ð Garza, C Ð electric drum set, head board/bed frame, art work Unit #287 – Cameron, R – table, bongo, rocking chair, vinyl player, rug, bicycle, sleeping bag, boxes Unit #407 – Richison-Golden, D – bench press, mattress, boxes Unit #412 – Rodriguez, R – clothes, clothing rack, fishing poles, bbq, vacuum, furniture, totes, autographed UT hat Unit #PG – Guerrero, M – 1985 Camaro (blue) Unit #400 - Sanchez, Z vintage luggage, TV, furniture, boxes

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE: 10-1604

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the District Clerk of HAYS County, Texas, February 5, 2021, in cause numbered 10-1604, styled Buda Creekside Park PUD Homeowners Association, INC versus Marie Smith on a judgment rendered against Marie Smith; I did on MARCH 30, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. levy upon as the property of Marie Smith the following described real property: LOT 58, BLOCK F, OF CREEKSIDE PARK, SECTION FIVE P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 8, PAGES 372-373, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 179 KATES COVE, BUDA, TX 78610. On MAY 4, 2021, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the South Door of the Hays County Courthouse, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of MARIE SMITH in and to the real property described above. Dated at Buda, Hays County, Texas, MARCH 30, 2021. John Ellen Constable, Pct. 5 Hays County, Texas 500 Jack C. Hays Trail Buda, Texas 78610 By Alice Flores, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE: 17-2171

Lot 8, Block I, INDIAN PAINTBRUSH SUBDIVISION PHASE 4B, according to the map or plat of record Volume 12, Pages 140-141, plat records of Hays County, Texas more commonly known as 221 Peppergrass Cove, Kyle TX 78640(“Property’) On May 4, 2021, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of LISA ANN RUIZ in and to the real property described above. Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, March 12, 2021. Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640 by Patrick Chasse, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #25032103JO Armored Car Services Proposals will be accepted until 05-13-2021 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the Hays CISD Purchasing Office (512-268-2141 ext. 46035) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be submitted on the Public Purchasing website https://www.publicpurchase.com/ by the date and time indicated above. Late Proposals will not be accepted after time and date listed above. Late proposals will not be accepted after time and date listed above. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and waive all formalities in the proposal process.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien 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 April 20, 2021 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 some miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant(s). MICHAEL SNYDER: décor, dryer, truck box.

HAYS CISD IS REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR RFP #27-032101VL

For Fiscal Year 2021 “ Propane Fuel System. Proposals will be accepted until April 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be submitted on the Public Purchasing website https://www.publicpurchase. com/by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.”

NOTICE OF SALE

Morningstar Storage of Buda 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. The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at any time. Date : 04/23/2021 Time: 12:00 AM Location: Storage Auctions.com Unit: 3087 – Lori Perez – Room Divider, house hold décor, Mirror, Shelf, Clothing, Shoes, Exercise Equipment, Wine Rack.

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 428th District Court of HAYS County, Texas, February 5, 2021, in cause numbered 17-2171, styled INDIAN PAINT BRUSH HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. versus LISA ANN RUIZ on a judgment rendered against LISA ANN RUIZ; I did on March 12, 2021,at 1:30 p.m., levy upon as the property of LISA ANN RUIZ the following described real property:

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Judge Thompson files lawsuit against other county judges BY SAHAR CHMAIS HAYS COUNTY – County Court at Law (CCL) #3 Judge Millie Thompson filed a lawsuit against the other CCL judges, Chris Johnson and Robert Updegrove. The petition for declaratory judgement was filed late Thursday morning, April 8 at the Hays County District Court. Thompson, the plaintiff, seeks a declaratory judgement to allow her sole discretion to appoint a court coordinator for her court who serves at her pleasure. In the Hays County Courts at Law, the court coordinator hiring and firing process is handled by the administrative judge, who is Judge Johnson. Hays County has set up a court coordinator system where the coordinators serve multiple judges, not just one. Additionally, Thompson’s case seeks that Johnson and Updegrove shall vote on a reasonable salary for the court coordinator position and move those funds from Johnson’s control to Hays CCL #3. In the lawsuit, it is argued that court coordinators are appointees “for his court” and “serves at the pleasure of the judge who appointed him.” This is cited under

In the lawsuit, Judge Millie Thompson argued that court coordinators are appointees “for his court” and “serves at the pleasure of the judge who appointed him.” This is cited under Texas Government Code 74.101. Texas Government Code 74.101. The code, under compensation section 74.104, also states that judges determine reasonable compensation for court coordinators, subject to approval by commissioners court. According to the lawsuit, Thompson had tried to keep the same court personnel, but after a series of problems with the coordinators, Thompson wanted to appoint her own court coordinator. Thompson went through the Human Resources (HR) department, which advised her that only Johnson could authorize the new hire, according to the lawsuit. After the retirement of the court administrator, a court coordinator was promoted to that empty position, so Thompson asked that the court coordinator position be reassigned to her court authority. The case goes on to state

that Thompson went to Commissioners Court and made the same request, but once again she was denied. Commissioners Court asked that judges work the issue out amongst themselves. On March 29, Johnson indicated there would be a CCL judges meeting, but Thompson never received the call. The following day, Johnson sent an email that he and Updegrove convened without teleconferencing Thompson. Her request for the court coordinator was denied, according to the law suit. “Judge Thompson has tried everything she can to avoid official legal process,” the lawsuit reads, “but she requires a court coordinator who answers solely to Hays County Court at Law #3, the Texas Legislature has granted her the discretion to make that decision for her court, and she is at an impasse with Judges Johnson and Updegrove.”

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“It’s not only providing legal representation to individuals which is extremely important,” Ingalsbe said. “But it’s also providing the resources and making those resources available to those individuals to ensure they have the greatest opportunity to succeed.” Several speakers urged county leaders that there needs to be at least a 50% caseload in the new PDO. The caseload refers to the percentage of either misdemeanors or felonies that a PDO would handle; this is directly related to the attorneys and staff needed.

“I have to assume that the reason the PDO keeps coming up is because we all know at some level, it is the right thing to do,” said Christine Terrell, Hays County resident. “There is no question. We have far too many people sitting in our county jail for far too long.” Shannon Fitzpatrick, former county prosecutor, was the second to speak up. “Let’s see how the 50% goes and be prepared to move quickly upward from there,” Fitzpatrick said. “That is the most cost-effective approach and it will begin to

provide the county with the greatest quality for its money.” The case types and percentages for a potential PDO in Hays County have not been finalized. Fitzpatrick added that even with its best intention, private attorneys can be difficult for the courts to manage. For that reason, she concluded that a PDO is critical for the county. “It is supported by the [District Attorney’s] Office and it’s supported by the neighboring cities who have found it transformative in their communities,” Fitzpatrick said.

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ployee. He is a hard worker. We appreciate Chris’ professionalism, politeness and dedication to our office. Chris is an asset to our department.” While Perez has generally kept to himself, he did not stand by to being fired. Perez told Thompson that she does not have the authority to fire him because in Hays County courts at law, only the administrative judge, Chris Johnson, can fire the court coordinators. After this, Perez was told to work from home for a couple of weeks and then he was placed into Johnson’s service, no longer interacting with Thompson. But the state code on hiring and firing court coordinators has caused some issue; Lobb is arguing against the way Hays County chooses to enact it. According to Lobb, elected judges should have the right to hire and fire their court coordinator. Counties do not get to amend that; it is a problem of “‘this is how we do it in Hays County,’ they got so used to it no one ever challenged it,” Lobb explained. Thompson has been trying to appoint a court coordinator who works directly for her and no other judge, but because she does not have the authority in Hays County, she has taken this matter to court. Late morning on Thursday, April 8, Thompson filed a petition for declaratory judgement in the Hays County District Court against CCL judges Johnson and Robert Updegrove, requesting that she be given authority over employees who would work directly in her office. Thompson appealed to the Hays County Commissioners Court in late March to hire her own employees and was denied.

“I said ‘no, I will not sit, I prefer to stand, what’s going on,” Perez recalled the event as he fiddled with his fingers. “She says ‘you’ve lied to me twice by omission. Spill.’” Thompson asked Perez to “spill” several times without telling him why she believed he was lying. The last time she asked, she slammed her hand on the desk. Perez, unknowing of these allegations, said he could not elaborate if he did not know what he was accused of. “She snaps her fingers and says get out, and she starts yelling at me at that time and begins to charge at me and she’s like ‘get out, get out! I’m stunned but I ask her to show me the proof,” Perez said. “She came at me wagging her finger telling me ‘you’re fired, you’re fired.’ I kind of just stand there because I’m in shock – I don’t know what she’s going to do.” According to Perez, people were out of their offices in the hallway watching to see what happened. “They were all shocked, surprised it happened with me because I am one of the nicest people in that office and I’m very quiet,” Perez said. “All I do is mind my business and just do my work. So for that to happen and then to attempt to fire me was appalling to all of them.” Perez’s employee reviews also reirriterate what his coworkers think of him. He was evaluated by two different judges and Perez had a near-perfect history in the CCL. In his latest review, which was done for 2019, he received a total of 128 points, the highest possible score. Former Judge Tacie Zelhart, who was the CCL #3 judge before Thompson, wrote in her evaluation, “Chris is an amazing em-

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undeveloped land that will be rezoned from agriculture to mixed use district. This property is located on the northeast corner of Philomena Drive and Bunton Creek Road. The mixed use district would require a vertical mix of commercial and residential uses within the same building(s) on multiple floors. “This is the highest activity district that the city of Kyle has,” Koontz said. The next scheduled meeting for Kyle City Council is 7 p.m. April 20. Once the agenda is posted, it will be available at https://www.cityofkyle.com/meetings.

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County Court Conflict hearing was also listed on the calendar the judges use to check their schedule, Perez explained. Thompson missed the hearing because she was unaware of it. Her lawyer, George Lobb, who Thompson asked to speak on her behalf, said that it did not show up on her calendar. According to Lobb, Perez “set her up.” Thompson’s work email is at work, and Perez sent the email after she had left the office, Lobb said. According to Lobb, Thompson had been having issues with accessing her work email from home. Communicating with Thompson seems to be the heart of the conflict – one side states that there is an issue with access, but the other side states that Thompson chose email to be her main communication line. “I tried to communicate with her prior to her first day taking office to see how she wanted dockets done and what not,” Perez told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch. “She wasn’t very responsive; she doesn’t respond via text although she has a phone from the county that is for her use. Everything is via email, she wants everything written, so it’s very hard for me to communicate with her.” Still, Lobb wonders why Perez did not talk to Thompson the next morning when he saw her unloading items into her office. That morning, her probate was set at 8:30 a.m. Perez said he did not see Thompson unloading these items and did not see her until 9:15 a.m. Thompson tried to fire Perez after this scheduling and communication incident, according to Lobb. Thompson called Perez into her office; when he walked in, he left the door cracked open, unsure of how she would react because he had heard her yelling at the maintenance guy the day prior. The slim 5’4” Perez wanted to keep his distance from Thompson. In his recollection, Thompson demanded that he reset the probate, then shoving the folder into his hands. After agreeing and beginning to walk away, Thompson demanded that Perez sit.

of the main concerns, described in a resident letter of opposition to the city, if the townhomes were built. “I would expect that yes, there would be quite a bit of traffic in this area at school times,” said Howard Koontz, director of planning. “We’ve got a middle school over here on the west side of this map and we’ve got an elementary school nearly in the center part of the map.” Koontz added that the townhomes would be in comfortable walking distance to the nearby schools. The final approved item is nearly 13 acres of

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