June 16, 2016 News-Dispatch by Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch

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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 36

Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982

Arson BY MOSES LEOS III

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A Wimberley man was arrested Monday for allegedly violating probation and now faces indictments for arson and attempted capital murder as OLLE a result of his role in allegedly setting fire to a San Marcos home in 2015. Authorities arrested Ralph Colten Olle, 20, of Wimberley, according to

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Dripping Springs ISD will ask voters this September whether they will back the district’s plan to restructure its tax rate, in order to mitigate a $2 million loss in revenue as a result of recapture. During a special called meeting Monday, the Dripping Springs ISD board of trustees voted 6-0 to set its 2016-2017 tax rate at $1.52 per $100 valuation.

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LAGNIAPPE Head out to Camp Ben McCulloch at 18301 FM 1826, Driftwood, for the 120th annual reunion June 17-24. Throughout the eight day reunion you can enjoy music, dancing, camping, swimming, food, bingo, games, washer pitching and plenty of time to catch up with friends and family. Visit www.campben.com for more information.

Toastmaster’s Open House

Dripping Springs Toastmasters will hold a Community Open House on Thursday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Library Meeting Room (501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs). See how a Toastmasters meeting works,and how Toastmasters International helps people develop their communication skills. The event is free and open to all. Learn more by contacting John Pacheco at (512) 773-7419, or via email at jhn_pchc@ yahoo.com.

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DSISD tax rate election coming up soon

Wimberley man to stand trial for 2015 attempted murder, arson

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Alisha Randig, who works with Hill Country Events in Dripping Springs responded to a request for donkeys to be present at a wedding. She soon learned that the burros were a big hit and the concept has taken off beyond her expectations. See the full story on page 8.

Spoke Hollow bridge to bring ‘return to normalcy’ in Wimberley BY MOSES LEOS III

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Wimberley residents living along the Blanco River could soon regain a bridge destroyed in the 2015 Memorial Day flood by the end of the year. Don Ferguson, Wimberley city administrator, said completion of the Spoke Hollow Bridge, which connects Spoke Hollow/Hidden Valley Road with Flite Acres Road, is one of the final steps in the city’s recovery effort. “It’s a huge symbol of a return to normalcy,” Ferguson said. “It’s what everyone wants, to get back to a comfort level and things returning to normal.” Ferguson said the city is in the process of designing the replacement crossing, which he estimates could cost approximately $900,000. Construction is slated to begin in the fall. The cost is being funded with proceeds from road and bridge insurance, which the city has had for more than a decade, Ferguson said. Without the insurance, the city could have utilized federal funding, which requires the city be responsible for 25 percent of the cost. Ferguson said the city would only be responsible for a $25,000 deductible under its insurance policy. “It’s rare to have that type of insurance. Our forefathers had the wisdom to get it,” Ferguson said. “While we got beat up in the budget process, ‘why maintain road and bridge insurance,’ it’s for moments

Mental healthcare offered at new D.S. facility BY KYLA MORA

News-Dispatch Reporter

When the U.S. Census Bureau released its population growth figures in March, Hays County once again occupied a position it may easily maintain for the near future. Hays County ranked as the state’s fastest growing county among those with populations of over 10,000, and the fifth fastest-growing county in the nation, with 23% population growth from 2010-2015. It’s a figure that has mental health nurse practitioner David Walsh a little worried,

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Construction on the Spoke Hollow Bridge will begin in Fall 2016.

“Residents want to see the pool return, but at the same time, they were not interested in elevating the crossing. They want to maintain its rural feel.”

BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM News-Dispatch Reporter

The city began by meeting with residents after the flood. He said many residents wanted to see a crossing that was “similar to the previous one.” But Ferguson said the bridge was being built to a “much higher standard,” where it can withstand a 500year flood event. That includes the capability of creating a ponding effect on the west side of the bridge, which Ferguson said acts as a

It has been almost a year since House Bill 3405 passed in Texas, which expanded the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (BSEACD) territory to cover white zones in Hays County. The bill, authored by State Representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs), was written with the intention of protecting Hays County residents from a potential massive groundwater project headed by Houston-based private water firm Electro Purification (EP). John Dupnik, BSEACD general manager, said within this past year, all but one

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– Don Ferguson, Wimberley city administrator like this.” But the city’s design engineer encountered a 30-day delay due to weather events in May. Survey teams attempting to complete studies toward the reconstruction have fallen behind, Ferguson said. Despite the delay, he said the design for the bridge should be completed by midto-late August. In the interim, Ferguson said the city has approached residents on how the city intends to rebuild the bridge.

HB 3405: So far, so good

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County road bonds set to stay strong BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM News-Dispatch Reporter

Hays County officials received good news regarding county finances while preparing to issue bonds this summer for the remaining voter-approved 2008 road bonds. Dan Wegmiller, Hays County bond advisor and managing director of Specialized Public Finance Inc., found that the county’s bonds continue to sell well at interest rates much lower than the 5.5 to 6 percent anticipated in 2008. Hays County has maintained the original maturity date of the bonds while simultaneously refinancing bonds and certificates of obligation in order to take advantage of lower interest rates. “It’s a challenge to keep up with growth in our county,” Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe said in a Hays County press release. “If the Commissioners Court and voters hadn’t been proactive in realizing and acting on the expected population growth and subsequent transportation needs, we’d have a traffic situation that might be impossible to correct. It is imperative that we continue to be proactive and seek innovative funding solutions.” Ingalsbe said that Hays County’s estimated population is 195,000 and

“It’s a challenge to keep up with growth in our county ... If the Commissioners Court and voters hadn’t been proactive in realizing and acting on the expected population growth and subsequent transportation needs, we’d have a traffic situation that might be impossible to correct.” – Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner

that in 2008, when the bonds were approved, the county was not expected to reach that mark until 2021. The 2008 bond agreement involved an agreement between the Hays County Commissioners Court and the Texas Department of Transportation. In the agreement, the county paid up-front funding for project development and construction and the state agency would reimburse funds up to $133 million. This agreement has allowed for the U.S. 290 improvements to be reimbursed to the county in less than four years instead of the projected 20 years. The bonds were originally issued for approximately $148 million, but the road projects themselves are now expected to cost approximately $125 million. The difference can be attributed to low

construction material costs, contributions from surrounding cities and Congressional earmarks for transportation improvements, according to a Hays County release. TxDOT will still reimburse the entire $133 million, with any savings programmed to reduce the bond debt. “This has become one of the most successful transportation programs in our state,” Pct. 3 Commissioner Will Conley said. “It’s been a model for good government and strong partnerships. We have come in well under budget and have over-delivered on what the county told taxpayers in 2008, making our community safer and more prosperous.” Improvements made to U.S. 290, RM 12, FM 110, FM 1626 and I-35 are a few of the projects that have been accomplished through the approved bonds.

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Martin. According to the warrant, Clinton Ladd, who works with the San Marcos Marshal’s Office, assisted with the arson investigation. According to the warrant, Olle allegedly poured an ignitable liquid on all means of escape, including the stairway that led to the residence’s sleeping quarters. In a signed written statement, Olle admitted his actions in the arson, as well as confirming that he was aware of Goodman and Martin being inside the home at the time. Olle had a history of altercations with Goodman, even threatening Goodman’s life on previous occasions, according to the warrant. “By lighting a fire that prevented Goodman and Martin’s use of all visible means of escape, the actor attempted to cause the death of the occupants in the home,” according to the warrant. Olle was one of three

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Assault 8:11 p.m. - 11XX Trebled Waters Trl - June 7 Credit/Debit Card Abuse 2:07 p.m. - 4XX Tom Sawyer Rd - June 7 Assault/Family Violence 9:06 a.m. - 1XX Darden Hill Rd - June 9

Criminal Trespass 1:15 a.m. - Camp Ben McCulloch - June 11

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Accident/Major 2:48 p.m. - Cowgirls And Lace - June 7

Burglary/Attempted 8:43 a.m. - Stanberry And Associates - June 7 Credit/Debit Card Abuse 1:35 p.m. - X Coach House Rd - June 7

Racing 12:29 p.m. - Hwy 290 at RR 12 - June 7

Accident/Major 8:37 a.m. - Rr 165 at Blue Rock Trl - June 8 Accident/Major 9:53 a.m. - Rr 12 @ Caliterra Pkwy - June 8

Possession/Marijuana 11:07 p.m. - Sonic of Dripping Springs - June 8 Theft 1:20 p.m. - Lone Star Capital Bank - June 8 Theft 10:40 p.m. - 1XX Timberline Dr - June 9

Assault/Aggravated/Deadly Weapon 7:57 p.m. - Hays Country Acres Mhp - June 10 Theft 8:10 a.m. - 2XX Saddle Blanket Dr - June 10 Theft/Firearm 3:35 p.m. - 75XX Creek Rd - June 10

Assault/Family Violence 3:57 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - June 11 Environmental Crime 10:08 a.m. - Area of Patricks Way - June 12

Robbery 11:13 p.m. - Hwy 290 at Bell Springs Rd - June 12 Theft 11:40 a.m. - JP 4 Office - June 13

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Theft 4:35 p.m. - Rocky River Ranch - June 7 Assault/Family Violence 2:06 a.m. - 3XX Curlos Rdg - June 9 Criminal Trespass 11:29 p.m. - 4XX Cindi Cir - June 11

Continued from pg. 1 Hays County Jail records. Hays County Deputy Stephen Traeger said Tuesday Olle was arrested for a violation of probation. However, it is unknown when Olle was placed on probation, what the terms of his probation were and what triggered his arrest. Olle is being held on a combined $440,000 bond based on the attempted capital murder indictment, along with an indictment for arson. Both crimes are first degree felonies. The News-Dispatch attempted to contact Hays County Judge Bill Henry’s office for additional information on the alleged probation violation. The office did not respond back as of press time. According to a Hays County indictment and arrest warrant, which was issued June 25, 2015, Olle is accused of allegedly setting fire to a home in the 1000 block of Sagewood in San Marcos in an attempt to murder Cody Goodman and subsequently Lance

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men who was accused of setting fire to the home. Bryce Taylor Roberson, 19 and Augustine Angel Sosa, 19, were also accused of the crime and arrested in April, according to reports.

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Hollywood in Henley

Local car customizers set to film second season BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

oe Martin drew a ghostly gray line down the exterior of a Lincoln Continental. As he focused on the next inch, the Iron Resurrection camera crew followed him just as close. Iron Resurrection, Discovery’s Velocity channel show, focuses on the projects and pranks at Martin Bros Customs in Henly. The automotive customization shop recently agreed to a second season. “It puts the shop on a huge map and for that we’re fortunate,” Martin said. “There is definitely job security for years to come.” Martin, his wife Amanda and Jayson “Shag” Arrington originally operated a shop in Dallas. The trio frequently visited Austin and moved to the Hill Country five years ago, Arrington said. “It’s cool to have a shop where people go to enjoy their hobby,” Arrington said. “In Dallas or any other industrial city you’re just part of another block of garages.” In 2013, a producer friend contacted them about filming a show. Martin had worked with him 10 years ago on the show Biker Build-Off, Joe said. By May, the producer sent a teaser to the Velocity channel, he said. “It was kind of a long shot,” Martin said. “When we got here we kind of thought, ‘why not take a chance and see if it will

happen.’” On February 9, 2015, they received the green light and a team began filming that August, Arrington said. Until February, Joe said he had been working out of a garage behind his house in Dripping Springs. “It would get bumped for three weeks and we thought, ‘oh thank God,’” Joe said. “We told them the shop was almost done but we didn’t want to spook them.” The shop was completed just in time to film six episodes in seven months, Arrington said. Each hour-long show focuses on a few projects, along with the crew’s typical antics, even if there wasn’t a lot of drama. “When we sent them that clip (teaser), they realized they weren’t gonna get any drama out of these guys,” Arrington said. “They just allowed us to be us.” Each episode showed Arrington and Amanda searching for projects and the crew’s mad dash to finish the job, Amanda said. In seven months, the crew finished five cars, five bikes and a boat, Amanda said. Typically one project will take seven months to four years. “No one builds cars that fast,” Amanda said. “It really depends on the build and how fast someone wants to shell out the cash for the parts and the build.” While filming became easier with practice, the short time frame and variety of projects

PHOTOS BY PAIGE LAMBERT

Below, from left to right are Mike Zabonik, Jayson “Shag” Arrington and Joe and Amanda Martin.

created some frustrating moments. “Each one has its own monkeys or gremlins, “ Arrington said. “You look at it and its great, but as these guys get into the body work, you unravel the nightmare.” To break up the tense moments the crew would pull pranks, especially on Pompa, (First reference for this person. What is his name?) who was easy to scare, Martin said. As each episode aired, the ratings kept climbing, Joe said. The idea of a second season quickly spread, but Martin wasn’t so keen on another

round, he said. “They called up and said, ‘congratulations on a second season,’ but I was thinking, ‘hold up, we don’t know if we want to,’” Joe said. “I was on the fence.” Joe eventually agreed and the second season was announced before season one’s finale, Arrington said. He said season two could have up to ten episodes and plenty more cars, he said. “We just want to genuinely and authentically show off everyone’s skill set and stay true to who we are.”

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Back in the Saddle Cinema

Friday, June 24 at 7:30 pm, Dripping Springs Ranch Park will present Back in the Saddle Cinema with a free showing of the classic family feature Old Yeller. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy snacks and drinks from the concession stand. Movie-goers can also arrive early at

5 p.m. for pony rides and tours of the parkland. For more info, please call City Hall at 512-858-4725.

St. Mary’s Summerfest

St. Mary Catholic Church’s Summerfest will be held on Saturday, June 25 at the Wimberley Community Center from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The

event will feature a dozen food and beverage outlets and children’s games and activities, live music, live and silent auctions and more. Admission is free.

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Spoke Hollow Bridge: A return to normalcy “Somehow or other, the city dropped the ball on getting those residents served. We have to get it rebuilt for them to get their lives back in order.” –Mac McCullogh, Wimberley mayor

been overwhelmed by the reconstruction of River Road and other flood related infrastructure fixes. But McCullough said the city council moved the project to the “top of the list” after residents

approached council in a “non-antigonistic” manner. “Somehow or other, the city dropped the ball on getting those residents served,” McCullough said. “We have to get it rebuilt for them to get

their lives back in order.” Convenience was also a factor in the reconstruction effort, Ferguson and McCullough said. While the convenience factor isn’t to the level of what residents faced after the destruction of the Fischer Store Bridge, Ferguson said “everyone is anxious to get it done.” McCullough said many residents are driving a two times greater distance to reach town. “(Residents) have been very patient and we just want to get (the bridge) built for them,” McCullough said. “It’s their turn. They have not been antagonistic … it’s time we got busy and built a bridge for them.”

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Sports

Inpirational Tiger track coach up for award BY MOSES LEOS III

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ver the course of his four-year career, Dripping Springs High distance runner Trevor Heinz saw just how dedicated coach Marisa Parks is to her students. Whether it was on the cross country trails or on the track, Heinz was aware of how much effort Parks, who is the head track and field and cross country coach at Dripping Springs, placed “into each athlete on the team.” Her dedication was the sole reason why Heinz, along with several of his teammates nominated Parks for the Brooks Inspiring Coach of the Year, which will be handed out later this month in Seattle. “It’s her selflessness. She dedicates so much time to us. She’s out there every morning with us practicing,” Heinz said. “She dedicates so much time out there. Not a lot of coaches have that much selflessness.” Parks said the nomination was a special honor that showed how much mutual respect the students have for her, and vice versa. “I was blown away,” Parks said. “I was just kind of awestruck they would take the time to do this.” Parks, who has coached at Dripping Springs for 15 years, said the mutual respect between the students and herself stems from her own background, and passion, in running. Ever since she tried out for a “little summer track team” in the second

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Tiger athletes nominated Dripping Springs head track and field and cross country coach Marisa Parks for Brooks Inspiring Coach of the Year award.

grade, Parks said the sport has constantly been a part of her life. Once she reached middle school, Parks began to run competitively. In high school, Parks participated in cross country, track and field and also competed in swimming. During her college days at Texas A&M, Parks competed as an indoor and outdoor track athlete. “I’ve run my whole life.

I’ve never asked them to do something I would never do,” Parks said. “I may not be able to do everything now, but at some point in my life, I’ve done what I’ve asked them to do. There’s meaning behind what we do, and purpose.” After earning her degree in Marketing, Parks went into sales, but found she missed the atmosphere. Parks then earned her teaching degree from

Texas State, and soon thereafter, earned the job as a coach at Dripping Springs in 2001. But one of her first moments as a head coach in Dripping Springs was the first day of practice. At the time, the team primarly consisted of offseason athletes. She said she’ll never forget the looks on her students faces when she asked to do a milerun warmup. “They looked at me

and were shocked,” Parks them the whole world of said. “That’s usually their running, both the comworkout.” petitive and fitness side.” Over time, Parks said Heinz, who has known the biggest change was Parks since his eight the dedication and grade year, said her commitment level of knowledge and experithe athletes. While Parks ence in the sport helped does encourage athletes keep students from to participate in multiple overtraining. He said sports, many cross she said county and “I’ve run my more track teams athletes intense whole life. I’ve have are now training year-long programs, never asked runners. to where “Ever students hit them to do year, their peak in there’s high school. something I success. “She would never The knew if you younger train kids do ... I may kids see too hard in that and high school, not be able to want to it’s so much achieve harder to do everything that improve in success college,” now, but at as well,” Heinz said. some point in “She made Parks said. a training my life, I’ve On a schedule base levus based done what I’ve for el, Parks on how she said she ran in high asked them enjoys school… teaching to do. There’s her training students system is meaning to love to not peak the sport before we go behind what and makto college.” ing them Parks’ we do, and aware ability to of the motivate purpose.” lifelong her students benefits. is a trait he – Marisa Parks, head Buildbelieves will track and field and cross ing traits carry on country coach such as to the next dedigeneration cation, character and of Tiger athletes. integrity and discipline “Parks always taught are also key factors. me to belive in myself “Some students may and never doubt my abilhave grown up with the ities,” Heinz said. “She’s idea that running is a going to be pushing (stupunishment,” Parks said. dents) to new limits they “But they see the long didn’t know they could term effects. Showing get to.”

Tigers join for All-Star game A pair of Dripping Springs Tiger baseball seniors got the chance to represent their schools one last time as they took part in the 2016 Austin Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game, which was held at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Tiger pitcher Shep Shepard, who will attend Brigham Young University next season, and catcher Dalton Warren played for the south team, which consisted of players from various schools, including Hays, Lockhart and San Marcos. Shepard pitched for an inning, while Warren was behind the plate for two frames. Both the south and the north teams tied 5-5 in the nine-inning exhibition.

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Young and aspiring tennis players took to Dripping Springs High Tennis Center last week as they took part in the Tiger Tennis Camp, which was held June 6-9. The camp, instructed by Tiger head tennis coach Cary Jackson, introduced players from 1st through 6th grades to the game of tennis.

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Blanchette is Teacher of the Year The Dripping Springs Education Foundation recognized its first annual DSEF Teacher of the Year. Recipient Pam Blanchette teaches first grade at Dripping Springs Elementary School. Her peers describe her as very humble, modest and dedicated; easy to talk to and willing to share ideas and exemplifies what a great teacher should be. Left to right are LeighAnne Slack of South Star Bank, Pam Blanchette (Teacher of the Year), and Lindsay Fredenburg, executive director of the Dripping Springs Education Foundation. As Teacher of the Year, Blanchette receives a $250 Visa gift card and certificate.

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