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Kyle to locally customize gov’s COVID-19 order “... we can’t mandate masks throughout the community, but we have wiggle room enough to require employees have theirs on at the customer point of sale.”
BY ANITA MILLER
Abbott. Mitchell ordered that “We’re all in the same employees of some retail storm, but not in the establishments wear same ship.” masks, and will continThose were the words ue to require that staff of Kyle Mayor Travis at daycare centers wear Mitchell, who went online them. He held back on Wednesday to offer an up- opening playgrounds and date on how the city will pools, but said data gathadhere to but customize ered in the next couple the executive order issued of weeks could lead to a April 27 by Gov. Gregg loosening of restrictions.
to sanitize hand upon entry. Hand sanitizer stations at those businesses will continue. His new orders, effective May 1, run through May 18. His mask requirement would apply to big box stores and would mandate employees wear one if they are interacting with customers at the point of
–Travis Mitchell, Kyle Mayor
Most of the emergency protocols at gas stations
will continue, he said, except for the requirement
Access to virus testing illustrates divisions on court
BY ANITA MILLER
Wimberley and Dripping Springs to ensure residents in those areas have the opportunity to be tested.” According to Hays County Local Health Department Epidemiologist Eric Schneider, pre-registrations begins May 9 and individuals will go through a health screening.
Hays County Commissioner on Friday agreed to allocate $500,000 from the general fund to use as grants to micro-businesses who aren’t likely to recover from a six-week closure forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. They could not come to terms, however, on what businesses would be eligible, what the money could be used for and how the grants would be administered. The agenda item for the special meeting was to declare an emergency for small business retention. It’s not the first such effort in the county — the Buda Economic Development Corporation launched the “Still Budaful” stimulus program weeks ago to assist small businesses negatively affected by the coronavirus. As a first draft, commissioners were given a document prepared by the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) that would make eligible businesses with 10 or fewer full-time equivalent employees who make at least $12 per hour. That threshold drew concerns from County Judge Ruben Becerra and Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe. “There are businesses that employ people that don’t make over $12 an hour and they need the help too,” Ingalsbe said. Becerra said he could find such a business walking one block from the courthouse in any direction. “I am not comfortable telling them unless everyone is making more than $12 an hour, you don’t qualify.” Ingalsbe also took issue with the number of employees. “I came in here thinking it’s wonderful we’re going to provide assistance to those businesses that have less than 10
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Paulina Hernandez shows off a batch of pops in the shop her family has owned for generations.
Third generation pop shop pushes through pandemic BY CAMELIA JUAREZ
When Paulina Hernandez was a young child, her father’s pop shop “La Playa” (The Beach) was rich with the smell of freshly peeled limes and the sounds of chatter between her dad and customers. Those same smells and sounds
live in Paulina’s own pop shop, La Ola (The Wave) Pop, here in Kyle. Owning a pop shop or paleteria is a deep rooted family business. Paulina is a third generation pop shop owner along with her brother and 12 cousins. “My dad would always say, ‘It’s a humble
line of work,’” she said. “We grew up seeing the friendly interactions, people smiling as they leave and it’s all we know.” A business that has survived through generations was tested at the beginning of this year when Paulina and her husband Julian decid-
ed to change locations from downtown Kyle to the west side of Kyle. The Hernandez family opened their new location just as the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. and social distancing was enforced. Fortunately, the city
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Hays County hosting two free COVID-19 testing sites on May 10 Through a partnership with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Texas Army National Guard, two free COVID-19 testing locations will be available in Hays County on May 10. One location will be in Wimberley, the other in Dripping Springs. Testing at both sites will take place that day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and an appointment is required. Based on the protocols for this program, specific site locations will be shared with those who register, go through a health screening and receive an appointment. Individuals will need to be screened in advance and can only be tested if they receive an appointment.
LETTERS OF INTENT
Hays’ Casey Reagan and Gabby Bosquez sign to play with Missouri State and Arizona State, respectively.
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INDEX
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KYLE’S COVID-19 ORDER, 5
County agrees to fund small business retention grants
BY ANITA MILLER Hays County has been following CDC guidelines on who gets tested for COVID-19 – basically, health care providers, people in high risk groups with symptoms and first responders. As of Tuesday, May 5, results of 1961 tests had been reported to the County Health Department and of that, 183 were positive and 1,761negative. After weeks of uncertainty about the availability of tests for those populations, the county now has an excess, according to County Judge Ruben Becerra, who referred to tests “on the shelf.” But opening up access to people not in a high risk group who have shown no symptoms took heat at an emergency meeting of the Commissioners Court on May 1 when Becerra suggested offering testing to local small businesses spooked about reopening. As is becoming a weekly occurrence, Becerra and Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith went head to head over the issue, with Becerra saying employees might be more willing
sale. “Masks are a little bit annoying, but they’re proven to have a significant impact on slowing contagion … we want to do everything we can to slow the spread without impacting the business community … we can’t mandate masks through-
On May 9, 24 hours prior to the test sites opening, the county will provide the website and call number for registration. “We are pleased to bring free COVID-19 testing to our residents,” Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said. “We have been working diligently to expand testing overall in the county. We chose these sites in
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law enforcement officers have been exposed, are sequestered, have tested positive, and are currently hospitalized,” Wilkison stated. “We see no good reason for the working people of law enforcement to wait for the government to get its act together. We’ve made the decision to take action to protect Texas’ finest and their families.”
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The employee death toll at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is already at five employees dead because of COVID-19.
C.L.E.A.T. will represent survivor families, free of charge, regardless of union affiliation or membership in the filing of lawsuits as well as federal and state Line of Duty Death (LODD) claims. “All government managers should consider this notice from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas that any officer whose death is a result of COVID-19, should be considered Presumptive,” said C.L.E.A.T. General Counsel Robert Leonard. Any other ruling than a LODD, for a COVID-19 victim employed by the State of Texas or its political subdivisions, will be seen as a blatant attempt to avoid paying proper benefits to the survivor family, spouse and/or minor surviving children, the organization said.
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The state’s largest law enforcement union will seek to legally enforce Line of Duty Death benefits for all Texas law enforcement personnel. The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or C.L.E.A.T., will sue any political subdivision, law enforcement agency, and individual who rules any COVID-19 death as non-duty related. “Our state and federal government have failed through a lack of preparedness to supply life-saving PPE supplies for law enforcement, unnecessarily placing lives at risk,” said Charley Wilkison, the union’s executive director. “The employee death toll at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is already at five employees dead because of COVID-19. Scores of other
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out of gas. Rodriguez was taken into custody on “multiple drug charges,” and was later charged in the package thefts from locations including Hays City, residences in Austin as well as an Austin CVS store. “Without the help from our vigilant citizens in both Hays and Travis counties, this thief may have never been caught. Sheriff Gary Cutler sends his thanks to everyone,” Deputy Mark Andrews wrote in a press release.
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County authorities say they have arrested a “serial package thief” accused of taking parcels off porches in neighborhoods around Kyle. He was seen in video surveillance at approximately 9:20 a.m. on April 26 as he exited an older model green Ford Mustang in front of a residence in the Stonefield subdivision. The video shows him walking to the front door and taking a package. Tips and more photos came in
after the victim in the case posted photos on social media, and the Hays County Sheriff’s Of- RODRIGUEZ fie was able to identify the man as John Michael Rodriguez, 38. He was arrested April 29 when a caller saw the vehicle driving around in their neighborhood. Responding deputies located the vehicle, which had run
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STAFF REPORT
Hays County COVID-19 Statistics • as of May 5
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Package thief suspect apprehended in Kyle
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full-time employees,” she said. “I don’t want anyone to think we’re not trying to look out for those minority businesses. I am a minority. It’s important to me.” Whether a business would have to be a member of a chamber of commerce also came up. Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith said he had already talked to GSMP President Jason Giulietti about not requiring chamber membership in order to be eligible for the grants. Becerra suggested some of the funds go to testing for micro-business employees before their shops reopen. “Getting back to
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CITY OF BUDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Deadline: May 31, 2020
A citizen’s point of view provides valuable insight into the operations of the City’s and Council's decision-making process. The contribution of a Board and Commission Member is crucial to the success of Buda's representative government. The City of Buda is seeking applications from qualified volunteers to serve on the various Boards and Commissions. A list of Boards and Commissions and their related duties and qualifications are available on our website at www.ci.buda. tx.us/boards. The following openings/vacancies will be available: Construction Board of Appeals, Dupre Local Government Corporation, Economic Development Corporation, Historic Preservation Commission, Library Commission, Main Street Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning & Zoning, Sustainability Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Senior Task Force on Aging. Applications are available on our website at www. ci.buda.tx.us/applications. Submit your application via mail to the City Clerk, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100, Buda, TX 78610, email cityclerk@ci.buda.tx.us, or fax 512-641-5817. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 512-523-1014.
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Opinion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It brought an end to flu season and nobody is getting sick at church picnics.” –Dr. Christopher Zieball, medical director of the emergency department at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. Story, pg. 4
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e are, undoubtedly, experiencing a watershed moment in American history. Throughout the history of this nation, when faced with difficult circumstances, the greatest of us rise to occasion. Today, those are our health care professionals. These individuals, putting their lives on the line every day so that they can protect the lives of others, are worthy of our highest praise. In addition to the array of essential workers toiling in order to keep our nation functioning, the doctors and nurses treating our sick deserve the highest praise, of this there is no doubt. However, there are a group of people who have had their norms completely upended, and yet are asked to maintain, or
them with continuing to process, to learn, to grow – while removing all of the structures in doing so they have ever by David D. known. Yet, in the face Abdelmaseih of this paradigm shift, you hear no cacophony even grow in their work. of complaints. SadThese people have had dened by missing out all social, emotional on events? Sure. Stress and intellectual matfrom an inflated workuration altered, right load? At times. What you at the point in their do not hear is genuine lives where stability is anger. Our children have crucial. Much has been taken this head on, with asked of them, and yet grit and determination, little recognition is givsteadfast in their quest en. These are America’s for betterment. students. When we speak of We hear frequently essential work, is getting about how much more an education not one of recognizable the value the most essential duof a teacher is today, and ties we call on citizens while that may be true, to perform? Schools, that is a conversation serving as the backfor another day. Today, bones of our commuthe discussion should nities, are the factories be about the seemingly generating the most insurmountable tasks valuable assets ... our our students have been future. The young men given. We’ve tasked and women are now
Guest Column
home, doing whatever is asked of them to help their family: some working on their education, some working to provide in these challenging times, many doing both. This is the generation that is going to be doing the hard work of innovating, creating and laboring us out of the financial hole we are digging to resolve our current troubles. While many of us are focused on right now, they stay dedicated to tomorrow. I find it admirable and worthy of praise. I’m not saying we need to throw students a parade, but perhaps a few words of encouragement to break the glow of distance learning coming from their devices. David D. Abdelmaseih, a Kyle resident, now teaches at San Marcos High school.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stop the project
While I stay home, trying to not catch The Plague, two things are driving me a little nuts right now. No, not having to eat my own cooking every day, and no, not even our national health crisis, but a couple of things, both having to do with development overreach. And I think these are some very bad ideas. One is the full speed ahead plans of the regional transportation planning board, CAMPO, which has a plan, which just came to my attention, to put brand new roads, and to widen a whole lot of country roads throughout Hays County. This will not only ruin land and water sources, but will bring more dense, urban style development into our hills and valleys, putting
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our aquifers at risk. This push is linked to another project I see as unsustainable development: The ongoing Permian Highway natural gas pipeline plowing right across Hays County, in a time of zero growth in that industry. Oil and gas are both plummeting, and yet, the pipeline project continues to rip through our lands, our aquifers and our homes. They are intent on building a pipeline to carry oil and gas nobody wants to buy. They do it because they can. They do it because they think they must. I say stop because it is a bad idea. Stop because you are ruining our land and risking our water. Stop, because your business model is flawed, and based on flawed data. Stop, because whether or not the law allows it, you really do not have the right to
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destroy our lands or our water. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. The way I see it is that both of these projects were planned in a different economy. The only reason they are not being reconsidered is that they have been funded, and unless they forge ahead with these projects now, they will not be able to. But, they continue, unabated, in spite of changing circumstances. We need to reassess our local, regional and national priorities, and stop projects that will not use money wisely, and will not make our lives, post-Covid-19, better. What occurs to me is that both of these projects are based on outdated data. Old driving data, and older housing data, old ways of looking at energy needs. It is hard to stop things once they get going, but
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we need to stop them, because if we allow these bad ideas to change, or ruin, our lands and lives, that will be forever. Susan Cook Driftwood
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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • May 6, 2020
H-E-B donates Meal Simples for healthcare workers
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Workers at Ascension Seton observed proper distancing as they waited for the delivery of 600 Meal Simple meals from H-E-B. The grocery company is delivering more than 75,000 of the meals to hospitals across Texas each week for five weeks for health care workers engaged directly with COVID -19 patients as well as those working in emergency rooms.
Officers shot in line of duty released from hospital San Marcos Police Department Officer Franco Stewart (center, in wheelchair) was released from Ascension Seton in Kyle April 29. Stewart and fellow officer Justin Mueller (left of Stewart) were wounded, and Officer Jason Putnam killed, while responding to a disturbance call April 18.
ER director: Don’t sit at home and have a heart attack BY ANITA MILLER
a lifelong disability for fear of getting a germ we’re not Aside from the gonna let them catch.” COVID-19 pandemic, While there are freepeople aren’t any healthstanding ER and Urgent ier now than, say, at this Care options now, Zietime last year. But due to ball stressed that there the virus and efforts to are certain symptoms slow its spread, you might and conditions that very think so. much warrant a visit to a Area hospitals have traditional ER. Abdomiseen a drop in people nal pain, for example. “It seeking medical care in could be appendicitis or emergency rooms for fear gall bladder,” he said, “seof infection. At Ascension rious conditions needing Seton in Kyle, ER visits had an operation today.” dropped by 60 percent at Wound infections can one point, according to also develop and become Dr. Christopher Zieball, serious. “A gal yesterday medical director of the had just a horrible wound emergency department at infection from a cut on Dell Seton Medical Center her knee. She had put off at The University of Texas. coming in because she “People have been was worried” about the delaying coming in for coronavirus. chest pains and end up Zieball said the ER has sitting home having heart stringent protocols for attacks,” he said. In a sanitation and safety. Thursday phone interview “This environment is with the Hays Free Press, about as clean as anyhe said he saw a patient where you can go right Wednesday “with stroke now. It’s cleaner than the symptoms that started on grocery store or the liquor Saturday.” store … We’re not going to Both heart attacks and put anybody in danger of strokes require immedicatching a germ.” ate treatment that “can Early in the pandemic, completely reverse the Zieball said emergency process,” Zieball said, departments tried to while delays in seeksteer people from coming ing treatment can have in for issues that were lifelong consequences. not urgent, for example “People are going to have medication refill, but
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Driftwood boy gets ‘cool car’ parade for 9th birthday BY ANITA MILLER Ethan Farber knew he wasn’t getting a party for his ninth birthday; the coronavirus took care of that. But then his mom, Devon, stepped in and took care of the rest. More than 90 vintage and exotic automobiles passed by Ethan’s home in Driftwood on April 27 in a parade led by the Hays County Sheriff’s Offie and the North Hays County Fire Department. Families in the Rim Rock 1, 2 and 3 subdivisions watched and cheered from their front yards as the procession passed by. Though it was a surprise, Ethan’s mom had fashioned a Happy
Birthday sign for the occasion and also thank you posters for the birthday boy to hold. “Ethan, was ecstatic,” and neighbors grateful for the celebratory diversion. She “received an overwhelmingly positive response” to a request on social media for “a couple of cool cars” to drive past their house. “It gained so much momentum that the neighborhing subdivisions requested that the parade go past their homes, too.” She said it’s a testament to the power of social media that so many would come together in the midst of a quarantine to brighten the day of a boy turning nine.
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Messages of faith in Mt. City A walk along Live Oak Drive offers messages of faith on lawns, intended for encouragement. First, you’ll come to a yard sign with gigantic individual letters, not quite midway on left. Spelled out in large yellow letters it reads, “Be Still and Know That I am God.” A few houses down is the home of Mayor Ralph and Marcia McClendon with the gigantic red “JOY” with white cutout within the “O” of Jesus in the manger with Mary and Joseph, from their Christmas display. And, they have a new brown sign with white “Romans 12:12.: Go a block more, and on the right see a gigantic cross erected by Roland and Mary Garza at the corner of Live Oak Drive and Ash. Just past Maple, near the end of Live Oak Drive, RonTom and I added to the stone bench on the swale near the street a “Walk By Faith” metal sign beneath the rusty iron cross that we used in our nativity scene. While you’re at our place, watch for butterflies and Painted Buntings and many native plants in
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bloom. You cannot see this from the street, but the nestboxes on the lawn are providing the needed cavity for cavity-nesting birds nestlings including Bewick’s Wren and Tufted Titmouse. Carolina Chickadee babies fledged in April. You may see where I’ve added some feeders with rotten bananas and apple cider vinegar trying to attract flies Yes! I want to attract flies for the Ash-throated Flycatcher and Great-Crested Flycatcher. Both commence nesting in mid-May, and we have nestboxes the appropriate size for each of these species. RonTom and I have seen Ash-throated Flycatchers in recent weeks. And, every day we hear the “Wheep!” of the Great-crested Flycatcher. I planted Dutchman’s Pipevine with stinky flowers out near the street hoping to provide flying
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out the community, but we have wiggle room enough to require employees have theirs on at the customer point of sale,” he said. Beginning May 1, he’s also slightly expanding the operation of the city’s daycare centers. Those businesses had been restricted to children of essential workers and limited to members of five households. May 1 - 18, children from nine households will be allowed per center. Mitchell said children will be encouraged, but not required, to be masked. “I’m thankful for the governor taking the stance to try to establish uniform practices,” Mitchell said.
insects for flycatchers. But, it’s not blooming now. Elaine and Philip Kiernan, who lived at the end of Live Oak Drive and moved in April after their house quickly sold for the asking price, close this week on a lovely new house in the Phoenix area. They’re living now near family. Thank goodness for Facebook in order to stay in touch. On the Loving Mountain City (LMC) Facebook, find word that LMC encourages each house to place a pinwheel near mailbox on Mother’s Day (that’s this Sunday!) LMC’s Facebook also gives word that Yard Sale Day has been postponed to September to coincide with the City’s Dumpster Days, one week beforehand. And, LMC’s big news is a new initiative started by Marjie , Yard of the Week. There’s a form on the Facebook page to submit nominations. No need for a form to submit tidbits. Just send an email to ptom5678@ gmail.com (subject: tidbit.) Thanks! Love to you, Pauline
The mayor also addressed the number of confirmed cases among Kyle residents, which is the highest of any Hays County municipalities at roughly 50 percent of the county’s total. Though the numbers have been rising, so have the numbers of those who have recovered. Those higher numbers could reflect the number of health professionals who reside in Kyle who, because of their employment, have access to testing, as well as the fact there are a number of testing sites in and near Kyle. “Thankfully, several dozen of our confirmed active cases are represented by just a few households. I’m going to
try to get more analysis from the county health department in order to better understand where the cases are coming from, how many total households are represented and how the disease is being spread in the community.” Recent data, he said, gives reason for encouragement. Mitchell said he’s “looking forward” to May 18. Loosening restrictions at that time, however, will depend both on the number of active cases and hospitalizations. “Assuming that number (of people in hospitals) remains the same we expect on May 18 we will start to scale back some of those restrictions.”
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“The health screening will check for symptoms, including fever/chills, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, sore throat, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and nasal congestion,” he said. The sites were selected following discussion among Hays County Commissioners during last Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioner Walt Smith, Pct. 4, said indigent and uninsured residents on the western side of the county can utilize this option. “We have been able to coordinate testing sites up and down the I-35 corridor, in Buda, Kyle and San Marcos,” he said. “The one-day testing sites in Dripping Springs and Wimberley will fulfill a need that hasn’t previously
A list of COVID-19 testing sites in other parts of Hays County, all of which require a health screening and an appointment, are on the county’s official website. been available.” Testing at the two sites will be conducted by the Texas Army National Guard. “Gov. Abbott authorized the use of the Texas National Guard troops for this testing, which is
occurring at locations around the state,” said Tammy Crumley, director of Countywide Services. “We don’t want anyone to be alarmed at seeing uniformed military personnel in their city.” On May 9, Hays County will provide the website and phone number for registration. That information will be available on the county’s website, along with Facebook and Twitter, beginning at 8 a.m. that day. Schneider reminded everyone that these testing sites are not for the general public and that individuals must have an appointment. “Hays County does not have any drive-up/ drive-thru testing sites,” he said.
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Paulina said. Each popsicle is made from scratch through a labor of love process. All the fruit based pops require washing, peeling cutting of hundreds of fruits before making the pops. Paulina said she can make at least a 100 pops in an hour, with help. The labor of love is well reflected in every sweet bite, which has kept people coming back for the last three years. Regardless of customer loyalty or returning friends, it’s a tough
time for mom and pop shops like La Ola Pop. “For a lot of us, this is all we got. Passion has no plan B. If this doesn’t work out, we have no bailout plan and we will be forced to make hard decisions,” Julian said. The Hernandez family is fortunate to have steered clear of hard decisions. They continue to stay busy offering popsicles through curbside pick-up, which is less interaction than they or their customers are used to.
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of Kyle has a strong relationship with La Ola Pop. Customers know Paulina and Julian by name, even their social four-year-old son Erin. The repertoire inside La Ola is nothing short of friendly neighbor chatter. Something you can’t find inside a Baskin Robbins. “Seeing people smile or take happy pictures with their popsicle, that’s why I do this. It means a lot to make people happy. It’s a lot of hard work, but their smiles make it worth it,”
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OBITUARIES ACOSTA
Honorary pallbearers: Julian Villarreal Jr. & Ernest Mary Ester Acosta, a Acosta. generous, and loving partEster’s sincere and ner, mother, unabashed generosity will grandnot be forgotten and will mother, and be cherished by all whom great-grandshe touched. mother, Due to the Coronavirus, passed away the family has requested a following private service limited to a lengthy 40 family members. The debilitating funeral service was held illness, a day short of her Tuesday at Harrell Funeral 73rd birthday. On April 29, Home with graveside 2020, surrounded by loved service at Memory Lawn ones, she was called to Memorial Park in MartinHeaven. dale. Ester was born on April Join the “Hugs from 30, 1947 to Cecilia and Home” program on Ester’s Dennies Rodriguez in memorial webpage to Houston. She was one of leave a message for the 12 children. She grew up family. in a household of music. Visit www.harrellfuHer father, Dennies, was neralhomes.com to share so musically talented that a fond memory, photohe could make music out graph, or condolence of anything. No instruwith Ester’s family on her ment evaded his abilities. online memorial site. Ester loved her family dearly. She was incredADAIR ibly generous and carRoy John Adair passed ing, giving thought to away in his sleep from others’ wellbeing. Even natural as her health declined, causes April she wanted to give back 29, 2020. He to those who cared and prayed for her. Easter was was born in Grimsby, her holiday. Even though England in her health had been in the middle decline for over 14 years, she still would muster the of an air raid to John Joy of bringing her entire Oswald Brumby and Joan family together to celeDorothy Gillman Brumby brate. Adair on February 19, She loved visiting fam1941. His parents both ily, and gardening with predeceased him as did Gilbert and loved being outside with him tending his stepfather, Harry their plants. Ester also en- Dwight Adair and his joyed traveling to Win star brother Ronnie Adair. He is survived by his with her family and good wife of 56 years, Cecelia friend Connie Kinsey. Richards Adair and his Her love of music had her attending every music three sons, Roy Dwight Adair (Mary), Allen venue her grandsons Adair, D.D.S. (Laura) and participated in. She was Andrew (Andy) Adair involved and supportive (Christina). He is also of her granddaughter’s survived by his grandand great-granddaughchildren, Jennifer Hicks ter’s activities. It gave (Matt), Stephanie, Ryan, her purpose, comfort, Aidan, Olivia and Holly strength and joy. Ester was preceded in death by Adair. He is survived by two great-grandchildren, her parents, Cecilia and Heidi and Isla Hicks. He Dennies Rodriguez, and also leaves behind his her siblings, Clyde Rodriguez, Dolores Fernandez, sister, Vicki Talley, and his Gabe Rodriguez and Julia only cousins Graham Riggall, Elsie Parker, Maureen Lopez. Pulpher and Val BrackShe is survived by her enbury (John) all from loving and dedicated England. He is survived husband of 24 years, by his brother-in-law and Gilbert Castillo, her daughters Michell Acosta and Marina Ortiz (husband Jonathan Ortiz) and step-children Chastity Castillo (husband Gilbert Romero), Gerard Castillo ENTERTAINMENT (wife Ami), Tara Calkins (husband Christopher). 3200 Kyle Crossing She will also be missed (512) 523 9012 by her grandchildren Brandi Acosta, Brandon Experience it in Acosta, Mathew Ortiz, ENHANCED VIEWING Andrew Ortiz, John-John EXPERIENCE Ortiz, Kyrsten Castillo, Tyler Castillo, Joaquin For all showtimes and Castillo, Maya Castillo and great-granddaughter Carli listings, please check our Acosta. She also leaves website or call showline! behind her brothers: Gilbert (Beto) Rodriguez (wife Janie), Rudy Rodriguez (wife Estella), Sisters: Lupe Gregory (husband 1180 Thorpe Lane Bob), Lucy Villarreal (hus(512) 210 8600 band Julian), Margaret Cinema Eatery & Social Haus Mercado, Norma Rendon, Margie Rodriguez (sistersin-law) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, church members and friends. 1250 WONDER WORLD DR. Pall Bearers: Gregory (512) 805 8005 Fernandez, Gabe Rodriguez, Art Rendon, Daniel EVO-ENTERTAINMENT.COM Villarreal, Joe Louis RoFilms. Lanes. Games. driguez, Robert Gonzales.
sister-in-law Dale and Cynthia Houston whom he considered his best friends and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. After attending Austin High School and serving over four years in the Navy, he began his career in the finance business at GAC Finance. He was recruited by Lamar Savings & Loan to work in their consumer loan department and soon became the department head and ended his career there as executive vice-president. He continued his career in the finance business working for Chapman Motors in Austin until his retirement. In addition to his career in finance, he was an entrepreneur in his early years buying and selling rental properties and drilling shallow oil wells. Roy was a true outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He won many fishing tournaments during his years in Jacksonville, Fla. He was very proud of making a 120-mile float trip with his son Allen down the
Hoholitna River in Alaska at the age of 65. It was very challenging and he would have done it again as dangerous as it was. He traveled from Texas to Colorado to Alaska to Canada and Mexico to hunt with his boys, his brother and friends. They harvested so many trophies that he learned to do taxidermy just to mount the heads for friends and family - never for money, but for the joy of preserving their memories for them. A celebration of Roy’s life was held May 6 at Pennington Memorial Chapel, with graveside services at the San Marcos City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center or a charity of your choice. If you have any fond memories of Roy (hunting, fishing, jokes, one-liners and kind deeds), as he was quite the character, please send them to Adairdds@ gmail.com or at penningtonfuneralhome.com. His family would very much appreciate it.
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OBITUARIES BREWINGTON On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Patsy Lou Scott Sturdivant-Brewington, 86, was called to Heaven, while resting peacefully at home in the presence of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Dempsey (J.D.) Scott and Emma Belle Beavers Scott, husband, Freddie Lee Sturdivant, Sr., and sons, Freddie Lee Sturdivant, Jr. and Mark Scott Sturdivant. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Ryan Brewington, whom she married Sept. 29, 2012, after the death of her husband Lee in 2001. She is also survived by son, James David Sturdivant of Kyle; daughters and their husbands, Cynthia Jane Creghan and Charles Allen of Austin, and Sandra Carol and Bram Floria of Kyle. She is survived by grandchildren and their spouses, Jared and Jessica Sturdivant, Judson and Julie Sturdivant of Dallas, Cody Boone Sturdivant and Stetson Coy Sturdivant of Kyle, Cassie and Philip Addicks of Kyle, Mandy and Clint Nolen of Rockdale, Cory
and Kayla Creghan of Huntsville, Dempsey and Trevin Jorgenson of Post Falls, Idaho, Lyric Darryn, Cadence Lee and Cannon Scott Floria of Kyle. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren. Patsy was born in Kyle on April 9, 1933. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age at a revival in Kyle one summer on the city hall square. Patsy began playing the piano for First Baptist Church when she was 15 and it continued to be her ministry for over 50 years. Patsy met and married Lee in 1950. Music was a passion for Patsy and you could hear her playing her favorite gospel songs from her home piano. She would play for hours while the family and grandchildren stood around singing. She was an active member of the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union) at the First Baptist Church of Kyle and spent many summers helping and teaching in Vacation Bible School. Patsy and Lee built churches with the Texas Baptist Men all over the United States. She also shared her ministry through music with the people of South America with the Crusade for Christ. Patsy worked along with Lee and her sons running a prominent business
in the refrigeration and A/C business known throughout Central Texas. Her interest besides her family and friends was her dishes; she had decorated most of her house with those handed down to her from family. She was a well known seamstress who loved sewing for her family. Patsy was also known to family and friends as a giving and selfless woman. Her chocolate pies and homemade chicken and dumplings were known and loved by anyone who spent time at her home or church. Her door was always open to anyone needing a meal, something to drink, a place tostay or encouragement with love. She was known as “Mom” or “Nana” to more than just her blood family. A memorial service will be announced at a later date because of the current pandemic.
TEMPLETON Bobbie (Bob) F. Templeton of Driftwood passed from his earthly life on Thursday, April 30, 2020 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 5, 2020
at Driftwood Cemetery. The son of Willard and Lois Templeton, Bob was born in Brady, Texas on April 6, 1939. The family returned to Brady in 1945 where he grew up and completed his public school education in the Brady school system. While a student in Brady High School, he worked for J.C. Penney where he was a favorite of the local shoppers. When he began his engineering studies at The University of Texas at Austin, he continued working for J.C. Penney where he met Judy Miles. They married on May 26, 1962 and made their home in Austin for several years before moving to Driftwood. They were the proud parents of four sons. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in August 1961 and his Professional Engineer credential in August 1965. He joined the Construction Division of Texas Highway Department that month. During his 37 years with TxDOT, he served 32 years in the Construction Division with the last 7 of those years as State Construction Engineer. He then served 5 years as Assistant Executive
Director for Field Operations until his retirement on June 30, 1998. Bob continued his career as a consulting administrator for National Quality Initiative (NQI) from July 1998 until October 2000. He became Executive Director of the National Partnership for Highway Quality (NPHQ) (formerly NQI) and served in that role from October 2000 until his second retirement in December 2011. Bob spent his retirement years working on the family property in Driftwood. At the time of his death, Bob was a member of Dripping Springs Church of Christ where he served as an Elder. He taught Bible classes for 45 years at churches in Austin, Drippings Springs and Wimberley where he was highly respected for his work with youth and adults. After retirement, Bob continued his volunteer work with Driftwood Cemetery, serving as an officer alongside Judy for 45 years. Bob worked for over 2 years cataloging the graves of veterans in the Driftwood Cemetery for a memorial monument listing those heroes which was dedicated on April 27, 2019. Bob is preceded in
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death by his parents, brother-in-law, Frank Cross, and numerous extended family members. Survivors include Judy, his wife, with whom he enjoyed 57 years of marriage; their four sons, Bryce and wife Susan of Austin, Brent and wife Jennifer of Mount Vernon, Ben and wife Kristin of Buda, and Brady and wife Cassie of Driftwood; and seven grandchildren, Ty, Taylor, Remington, Brock, Cody, Lyndon and Laurel Templeton. Other survivors include his sister, Nancy T. Cross of Waco, nephews, Prentiss and Ray Cross of Waco and a host of cousins and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested the Driftwood Cemetery Association for memorials to further the improvement and beautification of the cemetery. Memorial gifts may be mailed to Driftwood Cemetery Association, P O Box 22, Driftwood, TX 78619. New gathering requirements are allowing more people to attend funeral services at one time. The number of guests permitted to gather is dependent on the capacity of the room where services are occurring. Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
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Dual sport Hays athlete signs to Missouri State STAFF REPORT
After excelling in two sports during her high school athletic career, Hays High senior Reagan Casey will attempt the same feat at the next level. In March, Casey signed on to compete in both volleyball and in track and field at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Missouri State is a Division I school that
competes in the Missouri Valley Conference. During her lone season with the Hays High varsity volleyball team in 2019, Casey recorded 216 kills and 38 aces on offense while also recording 111 blocks. Casey was named as a second team selection to the 25-6A volleyball All-District list. Prior to playing volleyball at Hays High, Casey participated in the high
Below, Hays Rebel senior outside hitter Reagan Casey (right) talks strategy with head volleyball coach Ashley Davis during a timeout. Right, Casey drives the ball over a pair of Anderson Trojan defenders during a game played in 2019. In March, Casey signed on to compete both in volleyball and Track and Field at Missouri State University.
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jump for the Rebel track and field team, reaching the UIL state track and field meet in the event in back-to-back seasons. Casey earned the bronze medal at the 2018 state meet, followed by a silver medal performance in 2019. In addition, Casey also competed in the girls high school high jump at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays from her freshman to her junior seasons.
Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between April 27 and May 3, 2020. Civil Matter......................................11 Information......................................21 Property- Lost/Found/Imp...............1 Sex Offender Registry......................1 Alarm Business...............................56 Alarm Residential...........................24 Alarm Panic.......................................1 Animal Calls....................................83 Field Euthanasia...............................1 Loose Livestock.............................11 Assault Aggravated..........................1 Assault..............................................5 Sexual Assault Child........................1 Sexual Assault..................................1 Assist EMS......................................12 Assist Fire Dept................................3 Assist Outside Agency...................24 SWAT/CNT........................................1 Chest Pain........................................1 Burglary Building..............................1 Burglary Habitation..........................1 Burglary Vehicle................................8 Criminal Mischief..............................8 Illegal Dumping.................................5 Environmental Crime........................1 Reckless Damage.............................1 Attended Death................................4 Death Investigation..........................3 Fireworks..........................................1 Disturbance Noise..........................18
Disturbance Physical Fight..............7 Disturbance Verbal.........................21 Child Custody...................................4 Marijuana..........................................1 Narcotics/Information......................3 Violation of Order.............................1 Fraud.................................................4 Credit/Debit Abuse...........................1 Harassment.....................................15 Threat................................................6 Mental Health Follow Up..................4 Mental Health Invest........................5 Mental Health Transport...................2 Canine Search..................................6 Canine Training.................................1 Drone Deployment...........................2 Viol City Ordinance...........................4 Missing Person.................................1 Runaway...........................................1 Public Assist.....................................4 Community Contact.......................46 Disabled Vehicle.............................16 Foot Patrol........................................3 Close Patrol..................................377 Parental Discipline Assist.................3 Flagged Down..................................5 Welfare Concern.............................36 Suicidal Person.................................2 Robbery............................................1 Investigation.....................................4
Supplement....................................51 Suspicious Circumstances............25 Suspicious Person..........................12 Suspicious Vehicle.........................38 Wanted Person.................................2 Identity Theft.....................................2 Theft................................................23 Vehicle Theft.....................................8 Recovery Stolen Vehicle..................2 Accident Minor...............................18 Accident Hit and Run.......................7 Accident Major/Injury.....................21 Accident Fleet...................................3 Accident Unknown...........................1 Abandoned/Stored Vehicle..............4 Traffic Control/Direction...................2 Directed/Area Enforcement...........98 Traffic Hazard..................................18 Attempt to Locate..........................51 Parking Enforcement......................24 Traffic Stop....................................282 Trespassing/Unwanted..................23 911 Abandoned/Open..................265 Deadly Conduct................................3 Discharge Firearm..........................26 Private Tow/Repo.............................2 Fire - other........................................1 Police Incoming Call.........................1
Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from April 27 through May 3, 2020. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.
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Lehman High sophomore forward Hannah Loya splits the gap between two Akins Eagles defenders during the team’s March 11 home game at Lobo Field. Loya earned Golden Boot honors for scoring district-leading goals during the 2020 season.
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work with people still not knowing where they are in regard to COVID-19 is still very scary,” he said. If employees had access to testing, it could establish a “baseline” to “build that comfort level to go back to work.” Smith disagreed, saying the decision of who to test should be left to medical professionals and accused Becerra of “tying” testing to getting a grant was “short-sighted,” as employees could test negative one day and be infected the next. “It might create a false sense of them being
OK.” Becerra said he wasn’t tying the one to the other, but just trying to help shops open. “As we facilitate money, I want to facilitate testing,” he said. Becerra also initially said he had expected a “final document” but agreed to funding and “moving forward” with a framework. “Let’s give some of these businesses hope,” said Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones. The court meets next on Tuesday, May 12, and Ingalsbe suggested the discussion resume then.
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Hays alumna Austin area ax murderer and signs to play at Jack the Ripper the same fiend? Arizona State Texas STAFF REPORT
Blinn Athletics website. Prior to playing at Dreams of playing Blinn, Bosquez competDivision I-level basketed in basketball at St. ball will Edward's University in become Austin where she played a reality in 18 games and scored next 55 total points. winter While at Hays, for Hays Bosquez, a multi-sport High athlete, competed and alumna excelled in cross counGabby try, girls basketball and Bosquez. track and field. Over the Earlier BOSQUEZ course of two seasons this month, Bosquez running cross country, signed to play with the Bosquez excelled and Arizona State University competed at the UIL women's basketball state meet in 2016 and team in Tempe, Arizona, 2017. Bosquez also transferring from Blinn reached the UIL state College where she had track and field meet by played in the 2020 searunning in the 800-meson. The ASU women's ter run in 2018. On the basketball team comhardwood, Bosquez, petes in the Pac-12 Con- a four-year starter on ference and finished the varsity, earned numerregular season ranked in ous accolades including the Top 25 of the AP Poll. 25-6A Co-District MVP Bosquez, a 2018 Hays honors in 2018. High graduate, was an In a statement on the integral cog in helping Arizona State athletics Blinn's women's baswebsite, Bosquez said ketball team reach the she chose ASU due to its Regional Semifinals of balance between acathe National Junior Col- demics and athletics. lege Athletic Association "Not only do I feel I (NJCAA) tournament will develop into a better in late February. Blinn player on the court finished 2020 ranked No. but I will also have the 24 in the NJCAA national opportunity to grow and rankings. During her mature throughout my one season at Blinn, life," Bosquez said in a Bosquez averaged 11.9 statement. “Playing with points and 4.8 rebounds and against the best has per contest. In addition, always been a dream Bosquez led Blinn with and I feel blessed to be 99 assists and had 51 given the opportunity to steals, according to the be a part of ASU."
[From December 1884 to September 1885, an ax-wielding killer took the lives of five women in an unprecedented spree that terrified the citizens of Austin and left police at a loss for clues and suspects. Worst of all, the monster O. Henry called “The Servant Girl Annihilator” was not done yet.] As the trickle of departing inhabitants turned into a torrent and visitors cancelled trips to the capital, local officialdom, especially the mayor, and business leaders feared the unsolved slayings would wreck their grand plans for the city’s glorious future. The University of Texas, which Austin had stolen from Tyler, the rightful winner of a statewide plebiscite, had been open for two years and boasted an enrollment of 250 students. Cornerstones were laid for the new capitol in March 1885 and for the magnificent Driskill Hotel four months later. Everything was coming along quite nicely until the anonymous
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assassin began chopping up innocent women and children. Nine months into his sham investigation, Police Chief Grooms Lee had nothing whatsoever to show for his woeful effort. Even his influential father, who had ramrodded his appointment, conceded the time had come to replace him. With elections mere weeks away, that was music to the embattled mayor’s ears. His first choice agreed to take the job – former Texas Ranger James Lucy, whose claim to fame was his part in the 1878 shooting of train and bank robber Sam Bass. The dwindling number of Austinites still in town were at first overjoyed and relieved at the news of Lucy’s hiring. His recruitment
the murder of Mollie Smith even though the defendant had been sustained serious wounds in the attack. An all-white jury wasted no time in finding Spence not guilty as charged. As if to prove there was nothing that could be done to stop him, the ax killer murdered two white women an hour apart on Christmas Eve 1885. The body of Sue Hancock, “one of the most refined ladies in Austin,” according to a published report, was found by her husband behind their house. Her skull had been split wide open and a sharp metal object driven into her brain. The second victim, Eula Phillips, was also discovered by her spouse in the alley in the rear of her father-in-law’s place. “Blood! Blood! Blood! Last Night’s Horrible Butchery!” was the eye-catching banner headline in the Christmas morning edition of The Statesman. That holiday afternoon 500 men from all walks came to-
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Graduation 2020 Join us in celebrating the Hays CISD graduating classes of Jack C. Hays High School, Lehman High School, Live Oak Academy and the first-ever graduates from Moe Johnson High School by congratulating your graduate in the 2020 Graduation Edition.
DSHS Class of 2020 announces Top 10 students The Dripping Springs High School list of “Top 10” students by academic rank for the Class of 2020 has been announced by Principal Angela Gamez. The top-ranked senior and valedictorian for the Class of 2020 is Johnny Dollard. The second-ranked student and salutatorian is Jason Oliphant. Other students ranked among the top 10 are (in order): Ashley Rummel, Riley Wheaton, Cailey England, Rachel Stanley, Rebecca Depinto, Alexander Yount, Brooke Rummel and Cameron Duran. Dollard and Duran also were National Merit Finalists. All 10 students carried an overall weighted grade point average of 109 or higher.
of a score of old Rangers just as hard-nosed gave people even more confidence that the ax killer’s days were numbered. But the stricken city was not prepared for the gettough tactics Chief Lucy employed. This is how Skip Hollandsworth described it in a 2000 article in Texas Monthly: Lucy ordered his troops “to stop strangers and to ask them what their business was in town. If the answers were not satisfactory, the strangers were given 24 hours to leave town. Spurred on by a $3,000 reward offered by a citizens’ committee … as well as a $300 reward by the Texas governor, private detectives and police officers from other cities arrived in Austin in droves ….. The city was turning into a police state.” Not to be outdone, the district attorney, the mayor’s younger brother, took a flimsy case to trial. He prosecuted Walter Spence, the black companion of the maniac’s first victim, for
"We are so proud of these amazing seniors and the work and time they have put into their studies at DSHS,” Gamez said. “This group has not only excelled in the classroom, but they are well-rounded students who have been successful in many extracurricular activities as well. I have no doubt that we will be seeing great things from each of them and deeply appreciate the way these students have represented Dripping Springs High School and our community in such a positive way.” The students will be honored during the virtual Senior Awards Night and at the Dripping Springs High School Graduation (details TBA).
In these uncertain times, the Hays Free Press is doing its part for Hays CISD graduation. While this is always a keepsake, this one will be even more special and can be picked up when students are allowed to gather their items from their school or extra copies can be picked up at Hays CISD administration building. The graduation edition will include a list of all Hays CISD graduates, insights from the valedictorians and saludatorians, class favorites, and most memorably, congratulatory messages from families to their graduates. Deadline to submit a congratulatory message is May 15. Email david@haysfreepress.com or call 512-268-7862
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Foxes roam parks, fish able to spawn without visitors BY CAMELIA JUAREZ
Wildlife is showing signs of health and becoming more visible to park rangers as parks remain closed. The Five Mile Dam Parks, Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Bluehole and the Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve are currently closed to the public and closed for swimming. Based on Governor Gregg Abott’s plan to reopen Texas, parks are expected to be fully open by May 15. In the meantime, Park specialist for education outreach Katherine Stur-
divant said with fewer visitors she’s able to focus on conservation and to observe the rich biodiversity of the area. “I have seen more wildlife then I normally would this time of year. Usually, we have an influx of visitors, but I have noticed foxes making their way in the park during the middle of the day. I’ve heard an overwhelming amount of birds, which is always a great sign,” Sturdivant said. Typically, in May, swimming areas begin to open and people often stomp out fish spawning beds. Sturdivant said they
are now taking as much space as they need to lay their eggs. The animals are looking healthy and the roar of bird chirps speak to the overall health and biodiversity of the area. The lack of visitors also allows park employees to make major improvements before guests return. While waiting to return to parks, Sturdivant said to check out virtual educational videos, like a wildflower walk video on the “Jacob’s Well Hays County Info” Facebook page.
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gether in a mass meeting to discuss what could be done to bring an end to the ax murderer’s reign of terror. Everything from giant lamps to illuminate every street at night to setting off the fire alarms to alert the populace to an attack, the latter the governor’s idea, were debated. No consensus was reached, and the attendees left the meeting feeling just as angry and even more frustrated. In a transparent attempt to salvage his tarnished reputation, the DA charged the husbands of the two latest victims with the Christmas Eve slayings of their wives. While he did not try to pin the preceding murders on the accused, the prosecutor hoped to calm the public
and save his job. Skip Hollandsworth compared the trial of Jimmy Phillips to the O.J. Simpson spectacle a century later for sheer sensationalism. Titillating testimony portrayed his beautiful beloved as a habitually unfaithful wife often seen at a hotel known as a scandalous love nest. The DA argued that Jimmy finally snapped and tried to make his vengeful outburst look like the work of the notorious ax killer. The jury bought enough of that story to find Jimmy Phillips guilty but went easy on the punishment giving him only seven years. Six months later, the conviction was overturned on appeal and he was as free as
a bird. Moses Hancock, the defendant in the next trial, was exonerated in the first round and did not have to wait on a higher court. The murders mysteriously stopped, and life in Austin slowly returned to normal. Two years later, a string of virtually identical crimes in the Whitechapel section of London caused some to wonder if the ax killer, who vanished from Austin, had resurfaced as Jack The Ripper. There are researchers and writers that believe they are one and the same. Bartee welcomes your comments and questions at barteehaile@gmail.com or P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393.
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For Sale 2020 MONTE CARLO PLATINUM 36 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER 2 Super Slides, 2 Central Air, Washer & Dryer, Electric Awning, Fireplace, Front Kitchen Floor Plan. Located in New Braunfels - $25,500 - Call 505-453-6283
Momark Development, hereafter called OWNER are requesting sealed written Bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and performing all Work required for the following project: Name: Plum Creek Uptown Phase 1A Infrastructure (City of Kyle Case #: CP-19-0037) The work consists of the construction of approximately 1,652 LF of new roadways, along with sewer, water, dry utility, and drainage improvements. Sewer improvements included approximately 1,602 LF of sanitary sewer main and appurtenances. Water improvements consist of approximately 3,049 LF of water main and appurtenances. Dry utilities consist of approximately 7,192 LF and 6,688 LF of electric main and telecommunication service, respectively. Drainage improvements consists of approximately 3,745 LF of temporary drainage channels, grading across the tract (+/- 12-acres), and approximately 1,301 LF of drainage lines. Bidding documents may be obtained from www. CivcastUSA.com: search Plum Creek Uptown Phase 1A Infrastructure. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download specifications, plans, soils report, and environmental reports for this Project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid teleconference will be held on May 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Local Time. The teleconference will be conducted through the following link: https://wginc.zoom.us/j/99604723813. If contractors choose to call-in instead of using the link above, please utilize the call-in numbers and meeting ID noted below: US: 346.248.7799 / 669.900.6833 / 929.436.2866 / 253.215.8782 / 301.715.8592 / 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 996 0472 3813
Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid teleconference is NON-MANDATORY, however, it is suggested that interested parties attend the teleconference. Sealed Bids for the construction plans will be received by the offices of Jones-Heroy & Associates until 2:00 PM C.D.T. on May 14th, 2020 at: Jones-Heroy & Associates, Inc 13915 North MoPac Expressway Suite 408 Austin, Texas 78728
Please address Bids to OWNER and include the name of the Bidder and the words “Plum Creek Uptown Phase 1A Infrastructure”. Due to the pandemic and federal guidelines, proposals will be opened and bids will be read aloud over a tele-conference call hosted by the North Hays County MUD No. 2’s PROJECT ENGINEER. Bids received after the specified time may be returned unopened. Bidders may view the bid opening through the following link: https://wginc.zoom.us/j/92087832911 or choose to call-in instead utilizing the call-in numbers and meeting ID noted below: US: 346.248.7799 / 669.900.6833 / 301.715.8592 / 312.626.6799 / 929.436.2866 / 253.215.8782 Meeting ID: 920 8783 2911
Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount Bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Bonds on the forms provided and provide the required insurance certificates within seven (7) days after the date Contract Documents are received by the Contractor. By submitting a Bid, Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the Contract Documents may be accepted, executed or agreed to through the use of an Electronic Signature, as defined by and in accordance with Owner’s Electronic Signature Rules for Construction Contracts. A bidder who believes the Contract Documents to contain an error or unclear may make an inquiry to the Project Engineer, Bailey Harrington, P.E., of WGI at (512) 669-5560. An addendum will be issued if OWNER’s staff deems the Contract Documents require correction or clarification. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project.
Public Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION To all persons interested in the Estate of Michael King Waite, Deceased, Cause No. 20-0097-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 APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY FOR AN INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 7th day of April, 2020, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Michael King Waite, 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 abovenoted date and time. Applicant’s Attorney: Laci D. Jones 1840 Logan’s Hollow Drive Austin, Texas 78746 (512) 241-0622 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 23rd day of April, 2020. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY: Darren Jones, Deputy
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Canon Robert J. Brooks, Deceased, were issued on
April 16, 2020 in Cause No. 20-0077-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hays County, Texas, to Hector De Leon, Independent Executor. The residence of Hector De Leon, Independent Executor, is in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The post office address for the Estate is: ESTATE OF CANON ROBERT J. BROOKS, DECEASED HECTOR DE LEON, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR c/o Thomas P. Washburn DE LEON WASHBURN & WARD, P. C. 901 S. MoPac Expressway Barton Oaks Plaza V, Suite 230 Austin, Texas 78746 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated the 16th day of April, 2020. DE LEON WASHBURN & WARD, P. C. 901 S. MoPac
Expressway Barton Oaks Plaza V, Suite 230 Austin, Texas 78746 (512) 478-5308 (512) 482-8628 Telecopier By: /s/Thomas P. Washburn pwashburn@dwlawtx. com ATTORNEYS FOR HECTOR DE LEON, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Estate of Canon Robert J. Brooks, Deceased
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS To All Interested Parties: The City of Buda is seeking a qualified consultant to perform Parks Master Plan Development for the city of Buda, TX. The project includes the creation and adoption of a new Parks Master Plan for the City of Buda to forecast and identify public priorities in relation to the parks and recreation system. Please submit five (5) copies of the proposal, along with one (1) electric submittal on a CD or flash drive, signed in ink in a sealed envelope to:
City of Buda Attention: Purchasing Manager RE: RFQ Number 20-006 – Parks and Recreation Master Planning Services 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100 Buda, Texas 78610 The deadline for submission of proposals is 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The City of Buda reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Buda is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended. Please visit www.ci.buda. tx.us/137/Purchasing for additional information. Sincerely, Rosemary Esparza Purchasing Manager
To place an ad, email paper@ haysfreepress or call 512-2687862. Classifieds are only $8 for 20 words or less. Deadline for all advertising is anytime Monday prior to the Wednesday publication.
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Continued from pg. 1 to return to work if they knew everyone had been tested. Smith countered that would provide a false sense of security, as every day presents a new opportunity for someone to be infected. Becerra wanted to use a portion of the money allocated for small business retention to be used to provide tests, while Smith suggested the businesses should pay for its employees to be tested, should they deem it necessary. Smith said the county might need the unused tests if infections surge in the fall or winter. “We need to be very cognizant. I would rather err on the side of testing those the CDC tells us we should test and have those tests available in the fall should we will need them.” Smith again seemed to suggest the county’s 10 testing sites is too many. “The facilities we have now, some are considering closing because the don’t have the numbers coming in.” He also spoke about hospitals that had reserved whole floors for coronavirus patients and medical professionals being furloughed. He said concerning workers whose place of business is opening up, “economics” will make the decision whether to go or not. Becerra said his idea came from personal experience. “I know personally of seven businesses in our current onemile radius that are not open” because employees fear exposure. Testing small business employees who are not sick would help to provide a “snapshot” that might “give folks a chance to breathe easy.” He said if people were found to be asymptomatic but capable of spreading the virus they could “shape the way they behave” correspondingly. The types and availability of testing has consumed much of the court’s time for several weeks, with no clear direction moving forward. A deal Becerra struck with a telemedicine firm didn’t pan out as planned. During Friday’s special meeting, Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell wondered aloud if someone couldn’t come up with a plan to put to a vote.
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