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WATER WARS
Aquifer districts join Dripping Springs permit fight
Dripping Springs readies for Old Fitzhugh project
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BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
A pair of water conservation districts have now joined the fray surrounding Dripping Springs’ permit request to expand its wastewater treatment system. Administrative Law Judges for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) Bill Newchurch and Laura Valdez granted the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) and the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) affected party status at a May 21 hearing in downtown Austin. The decision by the judges marked a victory for the districts which were not initially selected as an affected party by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. On May 21, the city of Dripping Springs’ legal team contested the status of the districts, but ultimately did not convince the judges. The two districts will join Save Barton Creek Association, Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance, Protect Our Water (POW) and other property owners in the affected discharge area near Onion Creek. “BSEACD getting standing is very important. They have wells that will most probably be affected. The aquifer does not recognize any boundaries and its water does indeed cross from our district to theirs,” said Linda Kaye-Rodgers, president of the HTGCD. “In addition, we will be able to work with BSEACD to streamline the case and save time and money if this goes to a full contested case.” Ginger Faught, Dripping Springs deputy city administrator, said that although the contested case process is by its nature an adver-
Bringing walkability, as well as connecting mixed-use development to Mercer Street is something Dripping Springs city leaders are envisioning for its planned improvements to Old Fitzhugh Road. The project, an initiative spurred by the city and Hays County, will continue the downtown aesthetic the city is looking for. Mercer Street, which is a hub for local mom and pop shops, breweries, city hall and other businesses, will blend itself to Old Fitzhugh, connecting the two historic areas into one central shared use path. Dripping Springs showcased its vision during an open house on the improvements May 23. With the workshop,
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RED ARENA
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Hundreds took to Dripping Springs Ranch Park June 2 for the 2018 RED Arena Round-Up, an annual horse show that provides opportunity for riders of all ability levels. The event was hosted by RED Arena, a Dripping Springs-area nonprofit, that empowers individuals with disabilitesi through horses. During the Round-Up, participants took park in a horse show, an equine trail course challenge, as well as games and a petting zoo. Above, Olivia D. takes a ride on Tiny T, named the 2018 Horse of the Year, with assistance from handler Mary Grace Horn, PATH Instructor Becki Kosub, and volunteer Tony Gray. Left, a youngster enjoys her new furry friends in the pet bin.
Hays County seniors citizens experience voting issue BY MOSES LEOS III
For the better part of two hours May 22, Buda resident Betty Conley and her husband tried desperately to find a place to cast a ballot in that day’s primary runoff election. The duo was part of a group of ten residents at the Huntington Estates senior living community that were ultimately unsuccessful in finding where to vote. While the event didn’t alter Conley’s desire to be part of the democratic process, she believes more could be done to assist seniors who might have been in their situation. “Just because we’re older, doesn’t mean we have to succumb to having to do it (vote) by mail,” Conley said. “We’re proud people and we’re still alive.” Conley said the trouble began when her neighbors were turned away from Buda City Hall, which is where they had thought they needed to go vote. Conley and her husband went to give it a try and were turned away. They were then informed they had to go to Tom Green Elementary, which also didn’t allow them to participate. The group then tried calling the county’s election office, which they said did not respond to them.
“I was quite upset that we didn’t get to vote. We were disgusted because we couldn’t get an answer anywhere.” –Betty Conley, Buda resident
Conley and her husband went to McCormick Middle School, then returned to Buda City Hall before they eventually gave up. They did not discover until afterward that their polling place was at the Goforth Water Supply company in Niederwald. Conley said all members who had trouble voting were registered and in the same precinct. Conley’s husband was “very upset,” as he felt they had been denied their “due process.” “I was quite upset that we didn’t get to vote,” Conley said. “We were disgusted because we couldn’t get an answer anywhere.” The day’s events left some members of the senior living facility discouraged about the process. Some people said “to heck with it,” Conley said. Conley believes solutions could include moving polling places to senior living facilities, to improve accessibility. “They might not even vote now because they are so discouraged,” Conley said. “It’s hard on seniors. For
most of them, the drive is hard anyway.” Jennifer Anderson, Hays County elections administrator, said she is exploring the possibility of senior living facilities as voting sites, while also reducing the number of school campus polling locations in the future. Anderson said the move would help address rising school safety concerns. However, Anderson said one problem is that moving a polling site could impact many others who have grown used to a certain location. Some of the positives of moving voting sites to senior living facilities is good parking and accessibility to senior residents. “But it’s not easy to pick up and move a polling place,” Anderson said. “For every two people who may appreciate the move, it could impact others.” Anderson said the county posts election notices in area newspapers, which list polling places, and the locations are listed on the county’s website. Anderson said because there are “a lot” of senior living communities in the county,
she said it would be difficult to reach out to them indiivudally. Instead, Anderson believes moving toward dedicated voting centers, which are used in Travis and Williamson counties, could cut down on voting site confusion. Voting centers are locations where all residents, no matter their precinct, can cast a ballot. However, Anderson said the county would have to apply with the state for a voting center, which can take up to six months. The earliest Anderson envisions applying would be in January or July 2019. Anderson also eyes overhauling the county’s entire election equipment this fiscal year, prior to opening voting centers. The county’s current equipment is “obsolete” and is not sold on the market anymore. What kind of equipment could be purchased, however, would be determined at a later date. “Soon, we intend to have talks regarding voting centers,” Anderson said.
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Rising gas prices not expected to affect tourism BY KATERINA BARTON The temperature is on the rise and gas prices are too. According to AAA Texas, the national average of gas prices are currently 20 cents more expensive than the previous month. Current national average gas prices are at $2.95 and the Texas average is at $2.78. A month ago Texas prices were at $2.59; a year ago prices were at $2.20. Although not a drastic change in prices, drivers can still expect to pay more for gas this year than
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LAGNIAPPE Burn ban reinstated
A rising drought index and a lack of rainfall led Hays County Commissioners to reinstate an immediate burn ban June 5 in unincorporated areas, including the extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Charcoal, wood and gas grills with lids are exempt from the ban. However, burning in “burn barrels” or fire pits is not allowed. Grilling of any kind is prohibited in Hays County parks under a burn ban. Residents living within city limits should check their municipalities’ city ordinances for burn restrictions. See upcoming events, page 6
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Comfort and health key for summer business attire BY KATERINA BARTON
employees can wear that might be cooler than the Memorial Day weekend typical dress code. marks the unofficial start Snyder says each chamto summer, especially in ber member has their Texas where the therown policies and some mometer easily is topping even have uniforms, but 90 degrees. she recommends employAdd in a humidity ers have a dress code polindex that rolls over 50 icy in place so employees percent most days, and know what is expected of it could be hard to dress them. comfortably for work. JR Gonzales, executive While the temptation is director of the Buda Area there to dress more com- Chamber of Commerce, fortably, Vishal Agarwal, said the number one recformer Managing Director ommendation is to stay at GE, said in a statement cool this summer. that casual office attire is Gonzales worked in toxic to the workplace. Washington D.C. for nine Agarwal says that when years and he says the doing business, one culture in Texas, and even should “dress for battle.” more so in Buda, is a lot Julie Snyder, CEO of more easy going than the the Kyle Area Chamber of Beltway. “We breathe easy Commerce, also believes here,” Gonzales said. that dressing professionGonzales says it is imally for work is important. portant to be smart when “I think an individual dressing in the summer. can be professional reGonzales said dressing gardless of the way they’re professionally and for dressed, but personally, your industry is critical, I feel like I carry my rebut workers should also sponsibilities better when dress for the weather. I dress professionally,” “Our temperatures will Synder said. be over 100 degrees this The Kyle Chamber is summer, looking procurrently in the middle fessional is important, of writing its employee but being comfortable guide, and Snyder said and your health are also their dress code really important too,” Gonzales does not change from the said. summer to the winter. For men, Gonzales However, Snyder said recommends a polo style the chamber does have shirt, with slacks and short-sleeve polos with closed-toed shoes. He the chamber logo that also recommends keep-
want to text during an interview.” Analisa Zuniga, a business education teacher at Lehman High School, brought in a representative from Men’s Warehouse to talk to her students about proper business and business casual attire. The representative brought a presentation of best practices and taught students how to tie a regPHOTO COURTESY OF GARY JOB CORPS ular tie and bow tie. “When students are A Men’s Wearhouse representative gave a presentation on left to do it themselves dressing for success at Gary Job Corps in San Marc.s sometimes they don’t have good examples,” Zuniga said. Or, Zuniga ing a linen or light sports community liaison with coat in the office in case the Gary Job Corps Center said, sometimes they get the sizing wrong for suits there is an occasion to be in San Marcos, said its and other professional more formal. Gonzales career training program clothing if they do not also says, no matter the teaches students ways to weather, boots are always be professional including have someone to guide them. appropriate. how to dress for success, Zuniga says that with Recently, Gonzales tips for resume writing the millennial generaused a sports coat he had and interviewing skills. tion, she has seen the in his office for an unanGary Job Corps is a expectation for dressing nounced interview for a no-cost education and in the workplace relax a television story. Gonzales career-training program little and embrace a more said he kept the coat in administered by the U.S. his office for “professional Department of Labor. The business casual code, especially in Austin. emergencies.” program helps people 16 But she also says “Be smart, dress cool, to 24 years of age. know the culture of the Goodman recommends dressing professionally can affect your mindset place you’re working for, to dress for the position and efficiency in an office because first impressions above the one you are setting. are still very difficult. You seeking. Zuniga said her stuonly get one first impres“It’s extremely valuable sion,” Gonzales said. to be dressed profession- dents are still in the stages Even in today’s technol- ally for the position you’re of gathering experience and getting internships, ogy savvy world, the need seeking,” Goodman said. to dress appropriately for “You can’t be casual when but they should now be work maintains. Ranyou’re seeking a position, well prepared for future dolph Goodman, business in the same way you don’t job interviews.
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Rising Gas Prices: Not affecting tourism
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engineering, community open house and right-ofway surveys coming to a close, the Old Fitzhugh plan will make its way to the city’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) board, before it goes before Planning and Zoning and city council in June. The Old Fitzhugh Road improvement plan follows the city’s development goals outlined in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, which calls for a direct improvement of the street’s infrastructure. The improvement project will include additional sidewalks, street lights, landscaping and road and sewer improvements. The sidewalk will include a shared use path on the western part of the road that bikers and pedestrians can use. If the concept plan is approved by city council, funding will be sought from a combination of available city, county, state and federal transportation and roadway improvement funds, including possible CAMPO grants, said Ginger Faught, deputy city administrator for the city of Dripping Springs. “Additionally, these improvements will also benefit economic devel-
Continued from pg. 1 opment and property values along Old Fitzhugh Road,” she said. “And in the area north of downtown by facilitating multi-modal access and safer connections between Mercer Street, downtown and the greater ETJ (extra territorial jurisdiction) area.” Currently, Old Fitzhugh does not have walkable sidewalks for residents or adequate lighting. The city is also looking to enhance the two-lane road. Based on stakeholder input, highly sought-after items in the project include a paved sidewalk, along with the preservation of existing trees, Mercer Street lighting fixtures and structured rain gardens near sewage lines. Some of the additions may be more expensive than others, which would be contingent on how much funding the project can accumulate. “The planning and design elements do intentionally seek an extension and consistency with the aesthetic treatments and features of the Mercer St. Improvement Project, helping to create a harmonious look and feel between these two Historic Districts,” Faught said.
the previous year. According to an NPR article, Tom Kloza with Oil Price Information Service says, “The average family out there can expect to pay about $200 more than they paid last driving season.” Despite gas expenses rising, CEO of the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Julie Snyder says she is not worried about it effecting tourism in the city. “I think increased gas prices anywhere will affect tourism anywhere, certainly of drivers. I’m not certain it will affect the Kyle economy. It may affect our residents more than our businesses,” Snyder said. Both Snyder and Kyle’s Communications Specialist Kim Hilsenbeck have confidence in the attendance for the city’s second annual Pie in the Sky festival happening over Labor Day week-end. “The city of Kyle is expecting twice or three times the amount of people from last year,” Snyder said. “I don’t think it’s going to impact people wanting to come to the festival,” Hilsenbeck said. “When people want to come to a balloon festival, they’re going to come to a bal-
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loon festival.” In addition to the hot air balloon festival the chamber is trying to break the Guinness World Record for most people named Kyle, and Snyder is hoping the rise in gas prices will not affect people named Kyle traveling to the city to help the cause. Snyder says the chamber also has a golf tournament in the works for Sept. 7 and Kyle’s first ever skeet shooting festival planned for October and she expects these to draw a good crowd of participants from around the Austin area. “I think we’ve got enough going on and not too much of a drop in hotel occupancy to where
it would have an impact. Our hotels are still booked for weddings and that’s great, but we’ll defi-nitely keep an eye on it and see what sort of promotion might be needed,” Synder said. Buda’s Director of Tourism Lysa Gonzalez also remains confident in the city’s tourism industry, based on strong hotel occupancy tax collections. “People continue to visit Buda for our various free events, like the upcoming Red, White and Buda celebration on July 4. Our historic downtown is also thriving with a number of businesses that cater to a diverse population,” Gonzalez said.
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Longhorn baseball rolls to super regional round BY MOSES LEOS III
when I took him out, I was so proud of him, the For the tenth time in way he competed and its storied history, Texas fought, in a great environLonghorns baseball will ment against some great make its way to the super hitters.” regional round of the Texas leapt out to a 1-0 postseason. lead after two innings, But accomplishing that but the Hoosiers rallied feat, finalized by Texas’ to take a 2-1 advantage in thrilling come-from-bethe third frame. hind 3-2 win over Indiana The Longhorns rein Sunday’s Regional bounded via a solo home Final, became a landmark run from Zach Zubia to moment for head coach tie the game at 2-2 in the David Pierce and his sixth frame. program. Texas recaptured It marks the first the lead for good when time Pierce had guided Clemens smacked an a program to the super RBI double to deep right regionals in his career. But center field, scoring freshit was also vindication for man David Hamilton for a team vying for its first a go-ahead run and a 3-2 trip to the College World lead. Pierce said the team Series in Omaha in four “showed our character seasons. tonight.” The desire to “This is what we escape a decisive regional worked for starting in final game Monday proSeptember. I was talking vided ample motivation. about it earlier, this team “I will say this, we has the best chemistry I’ve played a very, very good ever had at UT,” said Texas team tonight. It was well senior infielder Kody coached, they pitched Clemens. “We worked all really well and they can through the fall for this hit,” Pierce said. “So, we type of environment and escaped that. We wanted this type of game and to get that done tonight.” situation and everything The Longhorns also we’ve been through so far. obtained strong perforAnd it’s an unbelievable mances from starting thing.” pitcher Blair Henley, who Texas (40-20) was earned the win by going forced to overcome a 7.1 innings and striking formidable Indiana Hooout eight Hoosiers. Pierce siers pitching staff, which said the performance limited Texas to only was Henley’s best to date two runs on a handful of and he “competed really, hits through the first six really well.” frames. Texas struggled A little luck also went against Hoosiers pitcher a long way for Texas as Andrew Saalfrank, who well. Such was exemplistruck out eight batters fied in the eighth frame and issued only two walks when Indiana had a over the course of 5.1 runner on first base and innings. Hoosier Matt Gorski “He (Saalfrank) really smacked an extra-base settled in there at times,” hit that became a groundsaid Indiana head coach rule double. The moment, Chris Lemonis. “I told him made possible by shorten-
ing the outfield two years ago, kept Indiana from scoring a possible goahead run that could have tied the game. Instead, Texas forced a ground out to end Indiana’s threat. “You never know when it comes to play,” Pierce said. “Fortunately, it happened for us tonight.” Texas’ win over Indiana bookended a trio of wins that catapults the team into the next round. The Longhorns upended Texas Southern in its regional opening game, followed by a lopsided 8-3 victory Saturday over rival Texas A&M in front of more than 7,000 fans. For Texas pitcher Chase Shugart, who earned the save against Indiana, reaching the super regional round is a dream come
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Texas Longhorns sophomore Duke Ellis slides safely into second base as Texas A&M Aggies sophomore infielder Braden Shewmake collects the ball during their June 2 contest in the Austin regional at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Texas defeated Texas A&M 8-3 and ultimately advanced to the super regionals.
true. “I stated earlier in the week it’s every kid’s dream to throw in a regional, and
now it’s every kid’s dream to throw in a super regional,” Shugart said. “We got past week one and we’re
looking forward to going into week two. You know it’s the same emotion as always.”
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CenTex Lobo soccer downs Shreveport in 4-0 victory BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI The Central Texas Lobos semi-pro soccer team (3-1) recaptured its stride in a decisive 4-0 victory over Shreveport United (0-4) Sunday at Shelton Stadium. CTL’s win was a bounce back effort after the team suffered its first loss of the season in its home opener a week previous. On a blistering hot afternoon, the Lobos controlled the game with a combination of stingy defense and a
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DSISD trustee steps down due to health issues BY MOSES LEOS III
we have taken many positive steps to Undisclosed health ensure that quality,” issues is leading a Reeves said. “HowDripping ever, health Springs ISD issues have board trustee interfered to step away with my abilifrom the dais. ty to continue Shelly to serve in Reeves, who the manner has served the position on the DSISD deserves and board of trustI will not be ees since her able to fulfill REEVES 2010 election, the remainder submitted a of my term. letter of resignation According to a to Board President press release, the next Carrie Kroll, which steps toward filling was effective immedi- the position will be ately. Reeves’ threedetermined by board year term on the dais trustees at a future expires in May 2019, meeting. according to a DSISD “I’d like to thank press release. Mrs. Reeves for her Reeves said in a years of service statement that servand dedication to ing on the board has Dripping Springs been a “great honor ISD, during which and privilege.” time she has always “I have always put the best intercared deeply about ests of our students the quality of edat the forefront of ucation offered to decisions,” DSISD children of this comsuperintendent Bruce munity and believe Gearing said.
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Sycamore Springs Elementary and Middle School celebrated the completion of its inaugural year by dedicating time capsules May 29. The two capsules, one for each school, will be opened in 25 years and were placed at the base of murals located near each school’s cafeteria entrance. The capsules include items representing the 2017-18 school year. In addition, Becca Borelli, the mural artist, will be present for the ceremony. Dripping Springs High freshman Luke Medina helped coordinate the event for his Eagle Scout project.
DSISD receives five-star rating SUBMITTED REPORT Dripping Springs ISD earned the highest rating of “five stars,” in the 2018 TXSmartSchools rating. Only 49 school districts and charter campuses statewide received the top rating, and DSISD is one of only two school districts in Central Texas that was included in the five-star list. The rating indicates a district’s success in combining cost-effective spending with the
The rating indicates a district’s success in combining cost-effective spending with the achievement of measurable student academic progress compared with their fiscal peers. achievement of measurable student academic progress compared with their fiscal peers. Individual schools also are rated. In the 2018 ratings, Rooster Springs Elementary received five stars, Dripping Springs Elementary
and Dripping Springs Middle School received 4.5 stars and Walnut Springs Elementary and Dripping Springs High received four stars. The origins of the TXSmartSchools rating system trace back to the Financial Allocation
Study for Texas (FAST), which was created by the 81st Legislature in 2009 and was based on a similar methodology. DSISD earned five stars in the initial FAST rating released in 2010, and consistently rated high in subsequent years.
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Public Notices SECTION 00030 INVITATION FOR BID Sealed bids addressed to Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County, will be received until the hour of 10:00 AM local time on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at the offices of Freehold Capital Management, 8601 Ranch Road 2222, Building 1, Suite 260, Austin, TX, 78730 and will then be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools and equipment for the provision, installation and subsequent lease of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Lease Plant) expansion and blowers to increase the treatment capacity from 50,0000 gpd to 100,000 gpd for the Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County Water Reclamation Plant. The project includes fabrication and installation, of treatment tankage (aeration basin with integral sludge holding tank), associated piping, valves, and appurtenances, blowers, VFD blower control panel, electrical control panel, 500-pound mechanical hoists, supernatant return
pumps, and hoses, and geyser pump as shown on the Drawings and specified in the Contract Documents and as required for a complete and functioning system. All bids shall be sealed and the following written on the envelope: Sealed Bid: Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County Water Reclamation Facility Lease Plant Phase 2 Bid Due Date and Time: June 21, 2018 10:00 A.M. Contractors Name and Address: Project Documents may be examined at the office of the ENGINEER, Allen Engineering Group, 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Bldg. D110, Austin, and Texas 78746, telephone: (512) 637-0126. Project Documents for use in preparing Bids are available from the above office (ATTN: David A. Allen, P.E.) upon payment of $100.00 for each set of Project Documents. If Project Documents are to be sent by mail, an additional $40.00 is required for each set of documents to cover mailing and handling.
The check for Project Documents shall be made payable to Allen Engineering Group, Inc. The payment will not be refunded. A bidder who believes the Contract Documents to contain an error or unclarity may make a written inquiry as follows: The written inquiry must be delivered to Allen Engineering Group as identified below to 512-637-0126 by 2:00 PM, June 15th, 2018 to allow sufficient time for considering the inquiry and informing all bidders through an Addendum. An Addendum will be issued only if OWNER’s staff agrees that the Contract Documents are erroneous or significantly unclear. The OWNER may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda. Bidders will be required to inform themselves of all Addenda duly issued. Information regarding the number of Addenda which have been duly issued can be obtained
from Mr. David A. Allen, AEG, 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Bldg. D110, Austin, Texas 78746, telephone: (512) 637-0126. A cashier’s check, certified check, or acceptable Bid Bond, payable to the order of Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the total Base Bid must accompany each Bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into the Contract and execute forms contained in the Contract Documents within 10 days after the Notice of Award. For information concerning the proposed work, contact Mr. David A. Allen, P.E., AEG, 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Bldg. D110, Austin, Texas 78746, telephone: (512) 637-0126. Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and any nonconforming Bid and to award the Contract in a period of time not exceeding 60 calendar days from the Bid opening date. Bids shall remain firm for that period.
Contract Time is of the essence and all Work shall be substantially completed within 180 days after the Notice to Proceed, and final completion within 210 days in accordance with the Bid Form, Section 00300. Liquidated damages are $150.00 Dollars per Calendar Day in accordance with the Bid Form, Section 00300. A Mandatory Pre Bid conference will be held for this project on Friday, June 15, 2018, 10 a.m., at the offices of AEG, Inc., 1101 S. Capital of TX Hwy, Bldg. D110, Austin, TX, 78746.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE – An application has been filed with Hays County to subdivide 10.78 acres of property located along Bear Creek Pass, Austin, Texas 78737. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays CountyDevelopment Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: SUB-1048.
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Centex Lobos: Dominate Shreveport in 4-0 victory Continued from pg. 3
At the 24-minute mark in the first half, Lobos midfielder Jordan Guardado scored the first goal of the game after being set up by two great passes from teammates Alex Lang and Diego Portales. Lang got the play started with a cross pass to Portales, who then touch passed the ball to an open Guardado at the top of the box. Guardado shot a ball past the Shreveport goalie into the right side of the net. “I just had the oppor-
tunity to go to the goal and finish it,” Guardado said. “Thanks to God that I scored, and it was good for the team.” The Lobos went up 2-0 at the 43-minute mark after a corner set piece from Guardado connected with a header from Lang into the top left corner of the goal. “He had an amazing cross over from the sideline, they had lost their markers so we had done a ton of practice on headers,” said
Lang. “It was all just really natural, just going through the motions at that point. You get so comfortable with doing it repetition over and over again, that it just came in to the right place and I was able to finish it.” The Lobos extended their lead to 3-0 early in the second half off yet another corner set piece. As a team, the Lobos had 25 shots and 16 shots on goal. Walding emphasized the amount of work the team put on prac-
ticing corner pieces and free kicks the past few weeks. The Lobos scored another goal late in the game, capturing the 4-0 win with their attacking offense. “We’ve been actually working on the set pieces, the corner kicks, and free kicks for about two weeks now,” Walding said. “I’ve been preaching to the guys over the past couple weeks that 40 percent of all goals are scored off set pieces. So we really wanted to work on
those set pieces and set the players who were going to take them and how we were going to do them. I think it payed off for us today.” What also paid off for the Lobos was a stingy defense that only allowed six total shots from the Shreveport offense, including only two shots that were on goal. “We wanted to make sure to come out with a good, strong defense,” said Walding. “Shut down their attack just so we could be
comfortable controlling the game after that and get back to what we do.” The Lobos are fighting for second place in the Western Conference of the Gulf Coast Premiere League (GCPL) with the Cajun Soccer Club. The Boca Knights FC currently holds the top spot in the west with a 4-0 record. The Lobos will take on the Cajun Soccer club 5 p.m. June 9 at Bob Shelton Stadium.
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San Marcos Wine and Art Walk
Enjoy an evening of wine and unique art at the 2018 Wine and Art Walk in the historic downtown of San Marcos Friday, June 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.
2018 Summer Dialogues for Activism at LBJ Museum
As part of the 2018 Summer Dialogues for Activism at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos, Jordan Buckley of Mano Amiga will serve as emcee for two sessions on immigration on Friday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Topics will cover “DACA, DREAMers, & SB4” and “Immigration and Intersectionality.” Free coffee and snacks will be served.
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Buda Farmers Market Shop, eat, drink in historic downtown Buda at the farmers market at its new location at the Buda Mill & Grain, 308 S. Main Street. Every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fencers to cross blades for worthy cause Area residents can take in the exotic sport of fencing, while also giving back to a worthy cause, when Vanderwege Academie d’Armes and Kyle Lions Club host a benefit fencing tournament. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and will be held at Kyle United Methodist Church in Kyle.
Kyle Market Days
On the second Saturday of each month, which will be June 9 this month, join Kyle’s local businesses and vendors on Kyle’s
City Square Park and check out the food, arts and crafts, live music, and more!
Texas Water Safari
Billed as “the world’s toughest canoe race,” the 260 mile race starts at the headwaters of the San Marcos River to the Texas Coastline of Seadrift. Cheer on those courageous canoers at Meadows Center at their 9 a.m. start, Saturday, June 9.
Second Saturday Gallery Trail in Wimberley
The art galleries in and around the Wimberley Square invite you to come early and stay late for wine, light bites, and an art-filled evening Saturday, June 9.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Sunday Matinee with 3 Chord Rodeo
Traditional country sounds and great dancing music June 10. Sunday afternoon dancing at the Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs. $5 at the door.
See red at the Dripping Springs Tomato Round-Up
Homegrown tomatoes will be on the menu June 20 and June 27 for the annual Dripping Springs Tomato Round-Up. The event, held in conjunction with the Dripping Springs Farmers Market, will go from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Triangle along U.S. Highway 290 and Ranch Road 12. Festival goers will be able to taste, test, and savor tomatoes from a handful of local growers, along with participate in four seperate tasting competitions. The event is free and open to the public.
Water Wars: Aquifer districts now in fight Continued from pg. 1
sarial process, the city is confident that the groundwater districts and the city will continue to have frank and honest discussions about the proposed permit and the city’s efforts to reuse the treated effluent through TCEQ’s beneficial reuse program. Dripping Springs has worked with and will continue to work with both ground water districts, as we go through the contested case process, Faught said. A final hearing will commence within the next few months. Its outcome will give TCEQ enough information to either grant the permit, deny it or grant with contingencies. The contested case hearing through SOAH came to light because of citizen protests of the permit after a dye trace study showed a direct correlation between the discharge point and
“BSEACD getting standing is very important. They have wells that will most probably be affected. The aquifer does not recognize any boundaries and its water does indeed cross from our district to theirs.” –Linda Kaye-Rodgers, president of the HTGCD
wells that were used for drinking water. At the May 21 hearing, the city of Austin was another party which was seeking affected party status. Austin is basing its affected party status on a conservation easement giving city officials authority to monitor the environmental impact to Onion Creek. After hours of deliberation, the judges neither granted nor denied Austin party status, a decision that
will be made in the future. Despite the water districts receiving affected party status, the city of Dripping Springs is still confident in the merits of the application. “Obviously, we believe SOAH made the right decision that remedied a wrong for our constituents,” said Kirk Holland, general manager for the BSEACD. “But now that we are a party in the contested case, it is a legal proceeding and we cannot make substantive comment on it.”
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