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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVIII No. 38
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Lawsuit against DSISD bonds heading to court BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
Despite a recount for the Dripping Springs Independent School District’s (DSISD) $132 million bond, the Citizens for Excellent Education in Dripping Springs (CEEDS) is back and filing a lawsuit against the
school district. The organization is filing a formal election contest at the Hays County District Court, alleging that the results of the May 5 election and recount for the DSISD bond package were not correct, based on the disenfranchisement of
dozens of voters due to mistakes in the administration of the election, according to a press release from the organization. The organization claims that 51 qualified voters residing in Travis County were not notified of the election, and elect-
ed officials made no provision for them to vote. However, CEEDS did not specify if these Travis County voters would have voted against the bond, which would, in turn, flip the result of the election. “These violations made it impossible to en-
sure that every ballot was present and that every vote was properly counted,” the press release stated. “The recount also brought to light new and alarming facts regarding the misadministration of the May 5 election.” Additionally, the organization says that
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dozens of Hays County voters were assigned to the wrong school district and received voter registration cards that were printed with an incorrect school district listed. At the June 25 DISD board of trustees meet-
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Aqua Texas may serve Wimberley despite opposition BY EXSAR ARGUELLO
2018
Rylee Kirkey Queen’s Court Rayne Mendez Princess
Caitlyn Alderson Queen
Rebeca Alba Queen’s Court Allee Kirkey Princess
Queen, court announced for Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo SUBMITTED REPORT
The 2018 DSFR Queen Caitlyn Alderson is a high school student and Five area girls have very active in Dripping been selected to repreSprings FFA and 4-H sent the 2018 Dripping Club. Serious about her Springs Fair and Rodeo (DSFR) at the upcoming studies and future career July 27-29th event. Orga- goals, she is a member of the National Honor nizers have announced that Caitlyn Alderson will Society. Alderson says she enjoys hiking, sand reign as the 2018 DSFR volleyball, livestock Queen. Alderson will judging, and showing be joined by a Queen’s goats and pigs. After high Court including Rylee school, she is hoping to Kirkey and Rebeca Alba. attend Texas A&M and The princesses will be Rayne Mendez and Allee study Animal Science. Kirkey. The scoring was based RYLEE KIRKEY on an application and High school student interview process. Appli- Rylee Kirkey has particcants for the Queen and ipated and volunteered Queen’s Court had to be countless hours of her high school students and time with the FFA, 4-H the princesses had to be Club, and Ag Boosters. middle school students. She is also a member of All candidates were reher school’s Color Guard, quired to be a member of works part-time with 4-H Club or FFA Club in children, and enjoys Hays County. showing livestock. After graduation, Rylee says CAITLYN ALDERSON
she will begin her studies at Austin Community College and then ultimately plans to transfer to University of North Texas to study Accounting.
REBECCA ALBA Rebecca Alba is a high school student and actively involved in FFA and Girl Scouts. She works part-time at a local eatery, enjoys art and especially drawing, and loves showing steers. Alba’s future plans include going to college and studying marine biology.
school student, Kirkey enjoys hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, showing goats and making new friends. Her future plans are to begin her college studies at Blinn College and then transfer to Texas A&M for a career in Agriculture.
RAYNE MENDEZ
Rayne Mendez is a middle school student and actively involved in Dripping Springs 4-H Club, Hays County 4-H Shooting Sports, Dripping Springs Tiger Splash Swim Team, Basketball Club, and Band. Rayne has been recognized by Duke University Talent ALLEE KIRKEY Identification Program Allee Kirkey has donat- for her academic pered hundreds of volunteer formance. She won hours to DS Ag Boosters, Grand Reserve in Junior 4-H, FFA, Hill Country Photography at the 2017 Care, and the Dr. Joseph Hays County Livestock Historical Farmstead Show and Expo last year. Aside from excelling in Museum. A middle
school, Rayne is a farm sitter that cares for pigs, goats, ducks, chickens and pets. Businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in Dripping Springs’ western heritage and Dripping Springs Ag Boosters’ charitable mission to assist FFA and 4-H area students should contact the Dripping Springs City Hall at 512858-4725 or go online to www.drippingspringsfairandrodeo.com for more information. ABOUT DSFR – The 7th Annual DSFR, July 27-29th at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, will include rodeo action, live entertainment, a steer show, a Mutton Bustin’ Shootout, free Cowboy Breakfast, kids activities, good food and drinks and family fun.
A Wimberley teenager has created a petition asking Hays County Judge candidate Will Conley to withdraw his support of the National Rifle Association, an appeal Conley says is an attempt by his opponents to distract voters. In early June, Wimberley High School junior Gabi Perez started a Change.org petition calling for Conley to disassociate from the NRA, writing in the description that “students in Hays County are terrified to go to school.” A press conference was held on the grounds of the Hays County Courthouse in San Marcos
“My honest opinion is this is a desperate ploy from my opponents to try to distract citizens from the real issues of the county.” –Will Conley, Hays County Judge candidate
June 8 to announce the petition. The petition description asks that Conley refuse any donations from the group and remove all “supportive” mentions from his campaign website. While only naming Conley specifically, it also asks that all candidates running for office in Hays County do
the same. However, Conley said he has never received donations from the NRA. “My honest opinion is this is a desperate ploy from my opponents to try to distract citizens from the real issues of the county,” Conley said in an email. Perez did not make
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herself available for comment. In the spring, she and other students reached out to Jordan Buckley, who has been involved in media-outreach for local progressive causes. He helped the students publicize the petition and walkout, when they organized an anti-gun violence protests, one of many held at high schools nationwide in March. “(The) NRA is a repugnant lobby that makes our schools (and) neighborhoods less safe by fiercely fighting common-sense reform (and) I fervently believe Conley, or any other lo-
Voters in Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s districts 1, 6, and 7 elected directors in this year’s annual election. The results were announced at the conclusion of the cooperative’s June 23 annual meeting. District 1 elected Milton Rister to serve as its board director. Rister replaces former director Cristi Clement, who served District 1 for nine years. District 6 re-elected Paul Graf to continue representing them. Graf has served the cooperative for three years. District 7 re-elected incumbent Amy Lea SJ Akers to represent their cooperative interests. Akers has also served the cooperative for three years. In addition to board elections, members celebrated PEC’s 80th anniversary, enjoyed family-friendly activities and received a cooperative update from CEO Julie Parsley and Board President Emily Pataki. “Since I arrived at the cooperative six months ago, I have learned what the cooperative difference really means,” Parsley said. “The cooperative difference is shown at PEC in many different ways, but it’s primarily shown through our com-
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Conley says anti-NRA petition by Wimberley teen a ‘desperate ploy’ BY CARLIE PORTERFIELD
Water and wastewater provider Aqua Texas, which provides a wastewater plant and water utility lines to more than 2,000 people in the Wimberley Valley, is seeking a new partnership with Wimberley. Despite protests from some residents, Bob Laughman, president of Aqua Texas, said his company is committed to helping the city of Wimberley. To help build the city’s downtown even more through tourism and business, the city of Wimberley wants to get off its septic system, which has hindered growth from businesses for years.
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“The sky is not falling and I don’t want false conclusions and fear to spread based on misinformation. The city has done a lot of planning for this facility financially. We must say no to Aqua Texas.” –Steve Thurber, former Wimberley mayor
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Wimberley Valley residents packed the Wimberley community center to voice their opinion on Aqua Texas constructing the sewage lines in the downtown area.
were not reluctant to state the company suspiciously bills its customers for water when on vacation or how lack of communication with the company has made it difficult to settle disputes. However, Laughman, in an interview with the News-Dispatch after the townhall meeting, told citizens that Aqua Texas is not forcing the city to pick the company for the sewage lines. Financially, it makes sense to go with Aqua Texas, Laughman said. The company, which has served neighboring Woodcreek for more than a decade, has not increased rates since 2007 and will continue to serve the community, he said. “The system we want to build will only cover downtown and it would be a tenth of the size of the current system we have,” Laughman said. “If the city does not choose Aqua, they will have two competing systems in the city – ours and theirs.” Laughman said Aqua Texas’ system would connect to the plant the company already has which would be economically beneficial for the city. Additionally, Laughman said the city will be in control of the plant or certificate of convenience (CCN), meaning Aqua Texas will not use the plant to bring future development to Wimberley and surrounding areas. One concerned resi-
dent asked the mayor directly if she or any member of council was taking contributions from Aqua Texas to push their services to the city. Jaggers responded by ensuring the community no contributions were being to any members of council. Jimmy Hall, an attorney with a specialty in water law and a former employee for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, said the role of Aqua Texas in Woodcreek has tarnished relationships with its citizens. Steve Thurber, former mayor for the city of Wimberley had one message to Jaggers at the town hall: no Aqua Texas. “The sky is not falling and I don’t want false conclusions and fear to spread based on misinformation,” Thurber said. “The city has done a lot of planning for this facility financially. We must say no to Aqua Texas.” Despite the emotions Wimberley Valley residents had about Aqua Texas, Laughman said the company is staying on the sidelines and not getting involved with the debates in the community. If the citizens want Aqua Texas, the company will provide, he said. “We want to build a neighborhood friendly system,” Laughman said. “We do not want to fight with people. I know what the best solution is, but hopefully, the city will reach that same conclusion.”
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cal candidate who might publicly support or take money from that heinous group, deserves to be held accountable,” Buckley said in an email. Buckley provided no evidence that Conley had ever accepted NRA donations, and said the petition was not accusing him of accepting such funds; “the real question” was whether or not Conley would pledge to refuse money from the group in the future, Buckley said in an email. According to Conley, he helped implement
a county-wide school safety system in 2013 that Governor Greg Abbott praised during a May visit to San Marcos, where the governor announced a new school safety plan in the wake of the Santa Fe shootings. “School safety is paramount to me,” Conley said. “I will always ensure that this remains one of our highest priorities.” As of Tuesday afternoon, 189 people had signed the online petition, and Conley’s website still listed him as a member of the NRA.
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ing, the board voted unanimously to retain counsel in order to file a lawsuit to validate the outcome of the bond election. “While litigation presents a temporary interruption, we believe it will ultimately provide resolution and is a necessary step to the continued progress for which the district is known,” said the school district in a written statement to the News-Dispatch. “Throughout the process, we will continue to welcome input to help shape our work, which we can agree must remain focused on providing the highest quality educational and professional environment for our students, staff and the DSISD community.”
The plaintiffs will be represented by Jerad Najvar of Houston-based Najvar Law Firm, which specializes in election-related litigations. According to the press release, the case, formally named McConahay V. Kroll, is pending in the Hays County District Court. The $132 million bond package, which aimed at infrastructure improvements and new campuses, was a result of a projection that showed the district to double in size over the next decade. Not all citizens were sold on its intent, citing a possible increase in property tax rates despite the district’s explanation. The May 5 bond passed by a vote of 1,662 to 1,631, a difference of only 31 votes.
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mitment to service and the fact we are guided by principles, not profit.” Pataki, who also serves as district 2 director, addressed members, citing PEC’s rich 80-year-history and highlighting the cooperative’s values and dedication to members. “No matter our size, we remain committed to our founding principles. We work hard to keep your rates low through comprehensive operations and cost control measures,” Pataki said. “We focus on the reli-
ability of your electric distribution system, defend you from electrical hazards, scams and other dangers with active communications, system safeguards and education. We’re honored to volunteer in your neighborhoods and schools and give back to our communities through grants, scholarships and more.” Board officers will be elected in August during the cooperative’s regularly scheduled board meeting.
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Additionally, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is forcing the city to move off septic, as the treated effluent is slowly making its way to nearby rivers. At a special town hall event at the Wimberley Community Center, more than 100 members of the city gathered for a presentation about the city’s potential finances and the impact of the treatment center. According to the city’s projections, the city will be nearly $400,000 in debt by 2023, a big deficit for a city that does not collect property tax. These increases in the city’s financial debt have pushed officials to consider a third party company for the sewage and treatment plant, a service that is cheaper than operating a city-owned treatment plant. “If we stay on our current plan, this is our projection,” said Wimberley Mayor Susan Jaggers. “We’ve spent 102 percent of our budget for legal fees already this year and only five percent of our budget has been spent on our road.” According to a report presented at the meeting, the engineering group hired for the estimates of the city-owned plant miscalculated by 45 percent from $3 million to nearly $4.5 million. Jaggers said Aqua Texas has committed to Type I effluent for the discharge, which is safer than Type II and can be used for surface irrigation. “Or we can stay on course with escalating construction costs while exhausting our discretionary funds,” Jaggers said. “The shelf life for a sewage system is 20 years but we’re agreeing to a 30-year bid.” Despite the mayor’s call for assessing all options on the table, the community center was packed with citizens against the idea of Aqua Texas back in another local city. Many of the citizens who attended the town hall lived in the neighborhood of Woodcreek, which currently uses Aqua Texas as its water provider. The citizens
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Brothers in the backfield BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
worked a little bit more at linebacker, not as much Over the past three as running back, but I’ve seasons Dripping Springs worked in some linebacksenior running back Jake er,” Jake said. “It’s definitely Cox has become a physical a lot different hitting on presence for the Tigers’ defense than you are on rushing attack. Going into offense.” his senior year, Cox looks Going into the 2018 forward to having his season, the Tigers rushing younger brother, junior attack will lean on Jake and running back Curtis Cox, Curtis to continue their run join him in the backfield for of district titles to three in the 2018 season. a row and to make another Jake and Curtis Cox have run in the playoffs. Jake been playing football toemphasized that the team’s Keep up with all the latest gether since Jake was in the biggest goal is to just go 1-0 4th grade. Now, going into each and every week. sports coverage by visiting the 2018 season, the Cox “We definitely want to PHOTO COURTESY OF JAKE COX brothers will be the focal win district again this year, www. .com point in the Tiger backfield. Runningback Jake Cox, left, has played for the Tigers for three and for the third year in a years. He will be joined by little brother Curtis, right, in the back- row,” said Jake. “That’s a Being able to share the backfield and play with his field for his senior year. huge goal that we definitely brother during his senior want to do.” ball, basketball and football Jake has been focusing on season is what Jake has maintaining his playing looked forward to the most at a young age. The game weight of 195 lbs, while of football wasn’t fun for this offseason. WoodsCycleCountry.com also trying to gain speed Jake in the beginning, as “It’s been a big deal to 830-606-9828 he wasn’t used to the phys- so he can get to the edge me and especially now 1933 N Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130 more this season. A part of icality of the sport. But, when we are in grade IH-35 southbound frontage road, Canyon Lake Exit 191 after sticking with football, his game that he wants to school,” Jake said about improve is his pass catchthanks to his parents, Jake playing with his brother. “Brotherhood means a little has grown to love the phys- ing ability. A goal of Jake’s this summer is to catch 100 ical part of the game. Now bit more to you, especially FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED Jake thrives from initiating balls a day from the JUGS since we are playing the machine. same position and fighting contact and bringing the “Catching is going to for the same spot. It’s been boom to defenders trying to bring him to the ground. be a big adjustment for fun, there has been a lot of me this year,” Jake said. “I really hated it in the trash talking at home.” beginning,” Jake said about “Sometimes I will work out The Cox brothers will playing football at a young of slot receiver or if we go bring versatility to the Ti2018 Polaris Ranger® 500 age. “I wasn’t used to all the five-wide, or catching the gers backfield, with Jake • Finance your new Polaris ball out of the backfield hitting. My parents made being the more physical • 5.99% APR for 60 months with $3000 down and approved credit on swing routes. I know downhill runner, and Curtis me stay with the game for we are going to try to work a little while, and I was so being used as a scat-back. Warning: Polaris off-road vehicles can be hazardous to operate and are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers, if permitted, must be at least 12 years old. All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection, and protective clothing. Always use seat in screen passes to the young I didn’t really know, Jake described their duo belts and cab nets or doors (as equipped). Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. All riders running back and stuff like should take a safety training course. Call 800-342-3764 for additional information. Check local laws before riding on trails. ©2018 Polaris Industries, Inc. but I grew up and loved it. as a thunder and lightning that. So – my hands – I’m It’s a great way to get your one-two punch. going to have to work on energy out. When you’re a “He is a lot more of a this summer.” young dude you just kind shifty back,” Jake said. “If Not only is Jake working of want to hit something we end up throwing the out at running back, but he and there is a way to do it ball more he might see has also seen some work where you aren’t going to some more playing time. on the defense side of the get in trouble. It’s a part of He’s got a little bit better the game, you can have fun ball this offseason, somehands.” thing he hasn’t done since doing it, and that’s why I Growing up in Dripping his freshman season. fell in love with it.” Springs, Jake played the “This spring ball I’ve During this offseason typical three sports of base-
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ua’s life on July 21, 2018. It will be held at 5 p.m. at Joshua James Egloff, age Hog Heaven in Dripping 22, embraced his Lord and Spring. The family will Savior Jeshare more details of this sus Christ celebration in the coming on June week. 18,2018. Joshua STOVALL was born Lura Lyle Stovall, 55, of in Austin, The Colony, Texas went Texas on home to bewith Jesus on August 15, June 20, 1995 to 2018 after James E. Egloff and Pamela (Riebe) a 12-year bravely Egloff. Joshua graduated fought from Dripping Springs battle with High School in 2014. Joshbreast ua was attending Texas cancer. Tech University and was She was pursuing an engineering preceded degree. in death Joshua was an avid out- by her mother, Mary Sue doorsman and especially (Young) Lyle and both enjoyed hunting with his paternal and maternal father and brother at the grandparents. She is surfamily ranch and the deer vived by her loving huslease in South Texas. More band of 30 years, Rodney than anything, he loved Stovall, daughter Sarah spending time with his big (Stovall) Stark, son-in-law brother John. Jordan Stark, son Lyle Joshua is loved by his Stovall, daughter-in-law family and friends. He will Jessica (Lindner) Stovall, be forever in the hearts son Jackson Stovall, of his parents, James E. grandson Roran Stovall Egloff and Pamela (Riebe) and granddaughter Stella Egloff, brother John Egloff. Stark, all of The Colony. He leaves behind his She is also survived by her grandfather John F. Egloff father Jack Lyle, sister Lo and his grandmother Anne Lyle-Sanchez, brothCarol Riebe Menard. Josh- er-in-law Val Sanchez, ua will be missed by his brother Trenton Lyle, and uncles, aunts and cousins. sister-in-law Natalie (ArJoshua will also be missed menta) Lyle, all of Driftby friends too numerous wood, TX, and a host of to count, from his church, family members, includbaseball, school and SAE ing aunts, uncles, cousins, fraternity brothers. nieces and nephews. Funeral Service were Lura loved serving held at St. Martin de the church she grew up Porres Catholic Church in – First Baptist Church, in Dripping Springs, TX, Dripping Springs – and continued throughout her Saturday, June 23, 2018. The Family will be hav- career college days while a student at the Southwest ing a Celebration of Josh-
Texas State University. She met Rodney at her first job after college while she was the Outreach Coordinator at the Arkansas State University Baptist Student Union in Jonesboro, AR. After they married, she continued serving the churches they attended, including their current church, First Baptist Church, The Colony. Lura had a heart for missions and served on mission trips inside the United States and Belgium, as well as in Canada and Kosovo with Rodney and their children. Lura loved playing all sorts of games and “80” with her relatives. She loved to travel and she loved spending time with family and friends. Now she will love reuniting with her mother and singing with the Heavenly hosts. Lura will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. While our hearts ache, we are comforted in knowing she had a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior, and we will see her again in Heaven where there is no pain and no sorrow. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in Lura’s memory be made to the First Baptist Church The Colony, Philippian Mission Fund at 4800 South Colony Boulevard, The Colony, TX 75056. Lura’s Home Going Celebration was June 23 at First Baptist Church, The Colony, TX. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 26 at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, TX.
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The status of birds BY JERRY HALL
All in all, the future for birds does not look especially bright. One in eight species is in danger of extinction. Forty percent of bird species are in decline. One of my favorite avian creatures is among those in trouble – the Atlantic puffin, a most jolly little bird. Also seriously threatened are the snowy owl and the European turtle-dove. What’s responsible for the swift decline of these birds? Scientists tell us there are five major threats:
INDUSTRIAL FARMING More and more, land is cleared for crops and farmers utilize harmful pesticides and herbicides.
LOGGING Two-thirds of all bird species live in forests, and as trees are felled, they lose their native habitat.
INVASIVE SPECIES Introduced species kill birds, especially island birds. Rats, mice, cats,
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HUNTING AND TRAPPING Especially harmful is illegal hunting. Unfortunately, some rabid hunters think nothing of blasting away at endangered whooping cranes. And the helmeted hornbill was almost wiped out by hunters who kill it for the horny red lump atop its head. This “red ivory” has been the bird’s downfall.
CLIMATE CHANGE At least a quarter of the world’s birds are affected negatively by increases in world-wide temperatures. I don’t want to be completely negative, because there is still hope. Many people are working to slow global warming; governments provide national wildlife refuges and state parks where birds are protected. And lots of regular folks provide food, water and shelter for their backyard birds. So while the future may not look bright now, there is still time to turn things around.
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APPLICATION. Dripping Springs Apartments, L.P., 2951 Fall Creek Road, Kerrville, Texas 78028, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP) No. WQ0014146001 to authorize the disposal of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 14,000 gallons per day via subsurface drip irrigation on 3.57 acres of non-public access land. The domestic wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located at 289 Springs Lane, Dripping Springs, in Hays County, Texas 78620. TCEQ received this application on March 5, 2018. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Dripping Springs Community Library, 501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.210877&lng=98.12209&zoom=13&type=r ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the countywide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from Dripping Springs Apartments, L.P. at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Edward Partridge, Vice President, MacDonald Companies, Inc., at 830-257-5323. Issuance Date: May 30, 2018
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CARTS offers free rides July 2-6 STAFF REPORT
The Capital Area Rural Transportation System is providing free rides July 2 through July 6 on its Country Bus service. Anyone can ride this reservation-based service for free that week. The CARTS Country Bus is regional community-based transportation for the
rural areas of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Fayette, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties. The Country Bus is a flexible service that provides rides locally and to nearby destinations but requires a ride reservation be made in advance. Ideal for seniors, disabled individuals or others requiring special
assistance, it is also available to everyone. This community transit service provides curbto-curb transportation throughout the CARTS district and connects to the regional intercity bus network for extending access beyond local destinations, including Capital Metro and Greyhound. To schedule your
ride call 1-512-478RIDE (7433). Rides are scheduled Monday – Friday, from 7 a m to 4 p m. 24-hours advance notice recommended. On a customer’s first call, CARTS requests information to enter into the customer profile For more information visit RideCARTS.com, email info@RideCARTS. com.
County urges caution during July 4 firework celebration BY EXSAR ARGUELLO Hot dogs, cookouts, American flags and a lot of fireworks all combine for a classic American Fourth of July experience. But, with a burn ban in full effect for Hays County, dry weather conditions could pose a fire threat to the upcoming Independence Day celebration. As the summer season continues to progress, less and less rainfall will cause dry conditions, perfect for fueling fires, specifically near high grass and cedar trees. Despite the burn ban, outdoor grilling is allowed with a lid. However, open fires, burn barrels, fires at Hays County Parks and fire pits are prohibited. “While the drought index was below the threshold for banning fireworks with sticks and fins by the deadline of June 15, please remember that much of our environment is very dry, and grass and brush fires ignite easily,” Hays County Fire Marshal Clint Browning said. “If you plan to set off fireworks of any kind, be sure that there is a water source nearby, and that all fireworks litter is
Despite the burn ban, outdoor grilling is allowed with a lid. However, open fires, burn barrels, fires at Hays County Parks and fire pits are prohibited.
imal effect on dry conditions with a constant heat index of over 100 degrees. The west side of the county did not see any rain during the last shower, Taylor said. There are areas of the county that have stayed dry. “We will have an uptake in emergency calls during the holiday with small fires around the area,” Taylor said. “People don’t understand that despite some moisture, it is constantly too hot to make a difference. It’s a county-wide burn ban and cleaned up and placed in a we need to be vigilant.” safe, fireproof container or According to the United doused in water before you States Consumer Product leave the area.” Safety Commission, in Across the county, 2016, at least 4 people died hundreds of citizens will and around 11,000 injured make their way to seasonal after fire-work related accifirework vendors which dents, most of prominent opened their doors during during July. the last weekend in June. Both Browning and Taylor These vendors will be in said having a water source operation until July 4. readily available during the Kyle Taylor, fire chief for holiday celebration is a good Hays County Emergency way to prevent fires in the District #5, urges citizens case of an accident. to participate in proper “With our conditions, it etiquette when lighting is extremely dangerous to fireworks by avoiding fields light these fireworks,” Taythat have not been mowed. lor said. “But if something Despite rainfall during the does happen, you can put it week of June 18, Taylor said out quickly if you are aware. rainfall could have minBe vigilant.”
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