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Trump Train lawsuits move ahead BY SAHAR CHMAIS

Participants in the vehicular aggression of the “Trump Train,” which surrounded and followed the Joe Biden campaign bus on the I-35 corridor in Hays County in October 2020, are being sued by former Sen. Wendy Davis. In a separate complaint

Fireworks in Kyle to celebrate July 4th BY SAHAR CHMAIS Kyle’s Independence Day celebration will return this year with a little surprise in the show and with looser regulations than last year. In 2020, residents were asked to watch the show from their little spots marked by orange cones which distanced groups. This year, there will not be any regulations in regards to COVID-19. One tradition, though, carried over from last year — the music. KAZI 88.7 will once again stream music to go along with the fireworks and celebration. Fireworks will be launched from the Plum Creek Golf Course (PCGC) at sundown, about 9 p.m. on Sunday July 4, but residents cannot watch from the course. Residents can watch the show from the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing and on paved lots around the intersection of Kohlers and Kyle Parkway for safest viewing locations. The city asks pet owners to protect animals by keeping them home, inside and away from the fireworks and their loud noises. Kyle is also reminding residents that it is unlawful to sell, use or discharge fireworks within the city, except under special permits authorized by the city or in the fire code adopted by the city. Any person violating the ordinance may be charged with a class C misdemeanor and can be fined up to $2,000.

One complaint, filed against at least seven members of the “Trump Train,” claimed that the incident violated the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and Texas law by organizing a “politically-motivated conspiracy to disrupt the campaign and intimidate its supporters.”

filed by Davis, San Marcos police officers are also being sued for their inaction. One complaint, filed against at least seven

members of the “Trump Train,” claimed that the incident violated the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and Texas law by organizing

a “politically-motivated conspiracy to disrupt the campaign and intimidate its supporters.” The plaintiffs in both

cases are Davis, Eric Cervini, a campaign volunteer, David Gins, a campaign staffer and deputy director for operations

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Red, White and Buda to span four days

Pride in Dripping Springs

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

Y’ALL MEANS ALL VE WILSON PHOTOS BY DA RoadRunners in Dripping Springs hosted a Pride of Dripping Springs celebration all day Saturday. Left, members of the organizing committee for Pride of Dripping Springs, 2021, on the stage at RoadRunners are Alex Novotny, Simone Laurent, Christopher Robison, Penelope Frohlich, Joe Harris. Right, attendees at the After Dark portion of Pride of Dripping Springs inaugural event enjoying music and dancing until midnight at RoadRunners Bar and Grill on Saturday, June 26th, 2021.

Coming Up Red, White & Buda

for Vice President Kamala Harris, and Timothy Holloway, the bus driver. A defendant in one of the lawsuits, who was not named, sought the help of a local attorney in San Marcos. But the attorney, who did not want to be named, refused to rep-

Kyle Fireworks

Buda’s annual Fourth of July celebration is back and the fun will last four days. See above story.

Fireworks will be launched from the Plum Creek Golf Course (PCGC) at sundown, about 9 p.m. on Sunday July 4, but residents cannot watch from the course. Residents can watch the show from the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing and on paved lots around the intersection of Kohlers and Kyle Parkway for safest viewing locations. KAZI 88.7 will stream music to go along with the fireworks and celebration.

This year, the Red, White and Buda celebration will come back after the COVID-19 cancellation, spanning four days to commemorate Independence Day. Activities will kick off at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 1 at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park, where residents can watch Seussical the Musical every night until July 3. The main celebration will be at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, when the Austin music group, Quiet Company, will open the show. Then the country music band, American Aquarium, will headline the entertainment. Additionally, there will be a bike parade, live music, a vendor market with food and a fireworks display to end the evening. Parking will be available at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park, at Garison Park on Garison Road, at the Old Buda Elementary on FM 967 and at the Buda Municipal Complex off 405 E. Loop St. Buda Police and Park Staff will enforce no-park zones that are blocked off.

New D.S. elementary school campuses to open BY SAHAR CHMAIS Walnut Springs Elementary and Cypress Springs Elementary schools in Dripping Springs are slated to open at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. In 2018, a $132 million bond package passed to make improvements on existing campuses and build a new school. The Walnut Springs campus was moved adjacent to Dripping Springs Middle School, a project that cost $34.7 million. A new campus, Cypress Springs Ele-

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Medina named new Hays CISD HR Chief BY MEGAN WEHRING

HAYS CISD – Hays CISD will welcome a new chief human resources officer on July 1. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Fernando Medina as the district’s chief human resources officer. Medina will replace Marivel Sedillo, who was promoted to deputy superintendent and chief academic officer in May. “It’s my honor to welcome Dr. Medina to our school district family,” said Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright. “He is a highly accomplished and passionate bilingual educator with nearly three decades of experience in the classroom, as a campus leader and as a human resources professional. Our district is lucky to have him on the

team.” Medina began his education career in the early 1990s as a music teacher and band MEDINA director, including his time as the director of the North Grand Prairie High School Mariachi band. From 1997 to 2016, he honed his craft as an education leader serving as a campus principal, executive director of human resources and assistant superintendent of human resources for the Richardson Independent School District near Dallas. In 2016, Medina became the Austin Independent School District’s chief human capital officer. “I am highly passionate

“I am looking forward to contributing to the leadership team at Hays and creating an environment where every child can learn, grow and succeed.” –Dr. Fernando Medina

about education,” Media said, “and I believe that the educator is the greatest equalizer who can ensure equity in and out of the classroom so that all children reach their potential. Ensuring that all children have access to quality educators, therefore, is paramount to me. I strongly believe that all systems, and the people who lead and create them, must work together strategically and with a focus on equity to ensure the success of each student and teacher.

I am looking forward to contributing to the leadership team at Hays and creating an environment where every child can learn, grow and succeed.” Medina holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of North Texas, a Master of Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his Doctorate of Education from the University of North Texas. He has earned several awards throughout his career from the Texas

Zwiener joins legislators suing governor over representative pay BY SAHAR CHMAIS After Democratic legislatures walked out of quorum to block the passage of Senate Bill 7, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Article 10 of the Texas budget that controls the pay for the Legislative branch. “Funding should not be provided for those who quit their job early,” Abbott said in a statement, “leaving their state with unfinished business and exposing taxpayers to higher costs for an additional legislative session.” State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) joined her colleagues with the Texas

“Members of the Legislature shall receive from the Public Treasury a salary of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per month,” reads the Texas Constitution, “unless a greater amount is recommended by the Texas Ethics Commission and approved by the voters of this State in which case the salary is that amount.” House Democratic Caucus, AFL-CIO, to file suit against Abbott’s “unconstitutional veto.” Article 3 of the Texas Constitution states that members of the Legislature receive $600 a month, at least. “Members of the Legislature shall receive from the Public Treasury a salary of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per month,”

reads the Texas Constitution, “unless a greater amount is recommended by the Texas Ethics Commission and approved by the voters of this State in which case the salary is that amount.” The suit asks that the Texas Supreme Court take immediate action and overturn Abbott’s veto from last week. “This lawsuit is a

blatant attempt to coerce Texas legislators,” Zwiener said. “Separation of powers is a core principle of American government. Governor Abbott’s actions undermine the Texas Constitution, harm the ability of legislators to represent our districts, endanger the livelihoods of 2100 Texas workers, and weaken democracy here in Texas.”

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Education Agency (TEA). As the campus principal of Dover Elementary School in Richardson ISD, he led the campus to earn a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence designation from the United States Department of Education. “As with most organizations, great things don’t happen without the pas-

sion and dedication of the people who serve,” Wright said. “The heartbeat of our district, the people who make the magic happen, includes our teachers, bus drivers, child nutrition employees, custodians, campus leaders, administration and the many other professionals who work for Hays CISD.”

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If you had a project and wanted a great story, you went to my dad. If you wanted to get it finished, you went to my mom.” –Thomas Ryan, son of Kathy Ryan. Story on page 4

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EDITORIAL

Time to back off the ‘fraud’ train

In light of the lawsuits being filed against the Trump Train which almost ran a Biden-Harris bus off the interstate in Hays County in October 2020, the words of a Michigan Republican ring close to home. Congressman Peter Meijer, who was elected in 2020, spoke out this week against what is being spewed by the One America News network. Meijer called the message “obscene and dangerous.” The One America News (OAN) is still calling the November 2020 election, in which President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were elected by more than 7 million votes in the popular vote, a fraud and a stolen election. Furthermore, OAN insinuates that those “involved in undermining the election” and causing a coup in the United States should be executed. “What are the consequences for traitors who meddled with our sacred Democratic process and tried to steal power by taking away the voices of the American people? What happens to them? Well, in the past, America had a very good solution for dealing with such traitors ... execution.” The OAN talking head calmly talks about executions, despite the fact that, in Michigan, an investiation of the 2020 vote concluded there was no widespread or systemic voter fraud. And, yes, that investigation was Republican-led. Investigations across the U.S. are showing no systemic voter fraud in the General Election. The allegations that the election was stolen has been debunked. Basically, Rep. Meijer says that the continuation of the false claims of fraud just adds fuel to “fraud” flame, and may result in more blood spread. In a tweet, Meijer said, “Let me be clear: more people will die bc of craven propaganda like this. ... When there are no arrests bc this is all a lie they will take matters into their own hands.” Were there not enough deaths when our nation’s Capitol was overrun by rioters on Jan. 6, 2021? Does the testimony of the police who were there – in the middle of the riot – not mean anything? The blame for the riots is landing at former President Donald Trump’s feet, as those who participated say they were following what they thought were orders from Trump. They were just doing what Trump was implying, or so that’s the excuse being given. And that’s the fuel that caused the near wreck in Hays County. The Trump Train through Hays County which tried to stop the Biden-Harris bus was scary. Elected officials were on board the bus and called to local governmental entities for help. The local police and Sheriff’s departments said that a crime had to have been committed for them to assist or that the Democrats should have called ahead to let them know they were going to be stopping in Hays County. Since when is it okay to start trying to stop traffic or to try to push a vehicle off the road? If a local driver took it into his or her head to start driving crazy on IH-35 right now, they – the driver, not the target of the driver – would be pulled over immediately. It’s for safety. And safety is what we need right now. We need people to understand that what is being reported about the elections is not fake news – the election was won fair and square. All of these investigations are showing that the election was fairly won. Let’s move on, stop this harassment. Because if we don’t stop this, the “crazies” will start calling for blood, claiming they have a right to make these “executions” and that’s not something we want to see in the United States.

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‘If I have all faith, so as to move mountains, yet do not have charity, I am nothing’ I don’t pretend to be an expert on the Catholic Church, but I can sniff out hypocrisy. And whenever you put the Catholic Church in the same pew with hypocrisy… hoo boy, does it ever stink. But before we delve into the latest church farce – the budding effort by conservative Catholic bishops to deny giving holy communion to the devoutly Catholic president of the United States – please indulge my brief walk down memory lane. Forty years ago, when I was a young metro columnist at the Hartford Courant, the church fathers in Connecticut’s capital city decided to make a killing in the real estate market. They owned valuable downtown property that housed four retail businesses, and in their lust to sell it for big bucks, they threw all the tenants onto the street at the peak of the Christmas shopping season. Perfect grist for a column. I wrote that their actions betrayed many passages in the New Testament, such as: “He who has the goods of this world and sees his brother in need and closes his heart, how does the love of God abide in him?” My home phone was listed in the white pages, and callers peppered me for hours. But they were angry at the church, not at me. Most of them, to my great surprise, were Catholics who’d left the church because they’d concluded, for a variety of reasons, that

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it failed to practice what it preached. This was 1981, remember – eons before the church’s global pedophile coverup, eons before the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sucked up to amoral Donald Trump (rushing to congratulate his 2016 win even before the results were certified). So it’s no surprise, according to Gallup, that the church in America lost nearly 20 percent of its parishioners between 2010 and 2020. Hypocrisy is clearly a turnoff, yet the church keeps finding new ways to alienate. The latest, of course, is last week’s decision by the bishops conference (voting 168-55) to draft a formal statement decreeing that Joe Biden – a devout Catholic and faithful Mass attendee – should be denied Holy Communion because he, as president, believes that the choice to end a pregnancy should be made by the woman and not the state. This is so nuts that the Vatican has warned against it. A top official in Rome voiced concern that the bishops’ move would become “a source of discord rather than unity ” – a wise observation, given the fact that 67 percent of U.S. Catholics say that Biden should be allowed to

receive communion despite his policy views on abortion. And Pope Francis says the church should be a “home for all,” without litmus tests on social issues. So the bishops’ hypocrisy reeks to high heaven. The church opposes the death penalty on principle, but has never sought to deny communion to Catholic politicians who support it. In fact, last autumn in Washington, the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast gave a special award to a Catholic named William Barr – the award’s inscription read: “In Honor and Gratitude for Fidelity to the Church” – despite the fact that federal prisons under Barr’s control were executing prisoners for the first time since 2003. Catholic church catechism #2267 says that “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person, and (the church) works with determination for its abolition worldwide,” but somehow the Catholic leaders at the prayer breakfast hailed Barr’s “fidelity.” Probably because the prayer breakfast founder, Leonard Leo, is a right-wing dark money fundraiser who’s on record saying stuff like this: “We are all in the debt of Donald Trump.” How anyone can square fealty to church doctrine with fealty to Trump is beyond my understanding. But how a church that covered up a pedophile epidemic can then presume to pass

moral judgement on Joe Biden…well, that just takes the cake. It’s well known by now that the church’s longstanding impulse was to merely transfer abusive priests to new jobs, and to my best recollection, the bishops conference has never drafted a decree denying Holy Communion to men of the cloth who assaulted kids. (A new editorial in Christianity Today: “Bishops for years kept themselves busy moving pedophile priests from parish to parish, diocese to diocese – all the while, presumably, allowing these priests who raped little boys and girls to receive communion.”) As I said other day on social media, the church all too often seems to believe that life begins at conception but continues at molestation. But here’s the bottom line: If the church wants to play partisan politics – by making abortion rights a litmus test – then it should pay taxes like everybody else. We sure could use the revenue, to help the downtrodden that the church purports to care about. As St. Paul warned in the Bible, “If I have all faith, so as to move mountains, yet do not have charity, I am nothing.” Dick Polman is a veteran national political columnist based in Philadelphia and a Writer in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania. dickpolman7@gmail.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR END ILLEGAL ORGAN HARVESTING Dear Editor, Governor Abbott recently signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, which condemns the practice of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China. I want to publicly thank Senators Donna Campbell and Judith Zaffirini from the Hays County area for sponsoring SCR3, as well as Rep Erin Zwiener who voted in favor of the resolution. The topic of organ harvesting in China is very relevant to my family. As mentioned in the resolution, the main victims of organ harvesting practice Falun Gong.

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In 1996, when I was a university student in China, I had a lung disease and had to visit the hospital weekly. A friend recommended that I practice Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline combining “qigong” exercise, meditation, and a focus on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. After practicing for 1 month, not only did my illness disappear, but my relationships with others became harmonious. There were countless stories like mine throughout China and Falun Gong became very popular in the 1990s. Government estimates at the time concluded that as many as 100 million people were practicing. Because of the popularity and spiritual nature of

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Falun Gong, the Chinese Communist Party considered it a target to be eliminated and in July, 1999, began a brutal persecution to eradicate the practice. Between October 1999 and June 2007, I was unlawfully imprisoned 4 times. While detained I was under tremendous pressure to renounce my belief through torture and brainwashing. My husband was jailed when I was 3 months pregnant, and our son didn’t meet his dad until he was 1 year old. Coinciding with the crackdown on Falun Gong was an explosion of organ transplantation, which occurred without a voluntary organ donation program. Investigators have concluded that detained Falun

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Gong practitioners became an organ source. In 2008, my family immigrated to the U.S.. We are very fortunate to live in the U.S. where our freedoms are protected. However, in China there are unknown numbers of Falun Gong practitioners, Tibetan Buddhists, House Christians and Uyghur Muslims who are behind bars where they are at great risk. As a survivor of persecution in China, I applaud the efforts of Texas lawmakers. Our medical communities and residents need to be aware of the risks of transplant tourism. No one should become an unwitting accomplice to this crime against humanity. Wendy Yang Sugar Land, TX\

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Kyle Library champion, community leader dies BY SAHAR CHMAIS

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The Dripping Springs Skate Park Committee plans to meet with the city council in the upcoming weeks to provide an update and discuss the next steps to acquiring a skate park.

Professional skateboarder hosts summer camps in Dripping Springs BY SAHAR CHMAIS As the kids went up and down the ramp, they kept falling and picking themselves up, sometimes after letting out a small giggle; that was the nature of the game. And

it was not just the kids who were okay with the falls, but the adults were grateful for it, too. That is what emulates skateboarding, according to the world renowned skateboarder Kenny Reed. Usually in the

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Continued from pg. 1 resent any defendants in this case, where he would have received a “substantial” amount of money for cases of this nature. “They deserve everything they get,” he told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch, “as far as I’m concerned, they should be in prison. They almost caused a huge wreck on the highway.” The incident endangered everyone directly involved in the politically charged incident, and it was also an endangerment to the passersby driving on the highway, Sergi explained. The defendants should also seek a different type of counsel, such as a public interest law firm, he added. The plaintiffs have several public interest law firms representing them, with attorneys from Austin and New York. Defendants in both cases differ, and in the lawsuit against San Marcos Police officers, the department’s inaction is paralleled to how police officers in other cities aided the Biden Bus. Other departments provided escorts while some San Marcos Police officers said they would not respond

“Some of the kids have never stepped on a skateboard before Monday morning,” Reed said. “To see them from the very hesitant first steps to not even wanting help

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hometown of Port Arthur to pursue a teaching Education was the water degree at the University of that kept nourishing Kath- Dallas. Ryan married Danryn Ann iel William Ryan in 1969 Ryan; the and moved to Indiana, more eduraised five children with cation she her husband while teachreceived ing elementary students in and shared, public schools. the further In 2000, she received her roots a Master of Science in spread in Education from Indiana the comUniversity. In 1999, excited munity. to return to her home state, RYAN Without Kathryn and Dan moved Ryan’s love for learning, the to Kyle. In her new home, new Kyle Public Library Ryan became active in would not have come to the local community and fruition. supervised the Kyle Thrift Ryan died on June 17, Store in an effort to fund2021 at the age of 75, but raise money for the library. Kyle residents continue to Although education was benefit from her legacy. an intimate part of her Ryan’s petite figure was personality, Ryan also enno match for her grand joyed sewing and teaching personality. She was the trade to anyone who tenacious in getting the wanted to learn. Her seamcity council to agree on stressing abilities clothed securing the property for herself and children. She building a bigger library, also quilted intricate pieces as the old building was and cared for the creatures becoming too cramped. who visited her yard. Eventually, Ryan became Ryan is preceded in the president of the library death by her husband, board and recruited other her parents Beulah and city members to board po- William Sutherland and sitions. She was generous her sister Eleanor Wight. with her time and had the She is survived by her heart of a servant leader. children: Courtney Kaplan, “When I ended my term Erin Ryan, Thomas Ryan, on city council,” said MiColleen Ryan-Dominchelle Lopez, community go, Jack Ryan and seven leader and former City of grandchildren. Kyle council member, “she Her son, Thomas, spoke inquired of my interest in of her soft and reassuring serving on the Kyle Library voice. “If you had a project Board. It had not been on and wanted a great story, my ‘radar’, but she had a you went to my dad. If you wonderful way of pointing wanted to get it finished, out the skills one possessed you went to my mom.” and why they were the Others around the comskills needed for the ‘projmunity agreed with the ect’ she was working on.” assessment. Championing the effort “Kathy was a tireless for a bigger library and volunteer and advocate serving on the board was for the Kyle community not enough for Ryan; she through her work with was also a member of the the Kyle Library and the Friends of Kyle Library. Friends of the Kyle LiThis program provides brary,” Lopez said. “Her support to the local wisdom, grace and leadercommunity by contributship were a blessing to all ing coats for school kids, who worked alongside her providing clothing vouchin various roles. She will ers for the homeless, aiding be dearly missed, but the families whose homes legacy of her work to build have burned, and operatand support the library will ing a thrift shop. remain.” Prior to her involvement A memorial service for in the expansion of the liRyan will be held at 11 a.m. brary and thrift shop, Ryan Friday, July 16 at the Tiny T worked hard on expanding Ranch, 3409 Caldwell Ln. her education. She left her in Garfield, Texas.

unless the Biden-Harris campaign was reporting a crime, the lawsuit stated. One officer was quoted in the lawsuit telling the plaintiffs that “we don’t know if the bus is in our jurisdiction,” and “call 911 if there’s a problem.” According to the case, the plaintiff repeatedly explained which exit they were by and their location but never received escorts from law enforcement in San Marcos or Hays County. The two lawsuits surrounding the Oct. 30, 2020 incident were filed in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas. The presiding judges have not yet been chosen. The Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch has contacted the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to speak with Gary Cutler, Hays County sheriff, as well as Chase Stapp, a defendant and San Marcos’ Director of Public Safety and Davis. Davis and Cutler have not yet responded. Stapp’s office said that due to pending litigation, neither he nor the city of San Marcos can comment on the matter

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Would-be president of Mexico chooses death “Immortality! God! The soul! What does all this mean?” Don Manuel de Mier y Teran asked a friend in a letter on Jul. 2, 1832. The presidency of Mexico was within his reach, but the tortured general was preoccupied with thoughts of suicide. Gen. Mier y Teran stood head and shoulders above his corrupt contemporaries. Respected by the majority of his countrymen as the only honest leader in their troubled land, he was also the only Mexican official the Texas colonists trusted. Starting in 1811, when the 22-year-old mineralogist fought heroically for independence from Spain, until the tragic events of 1832, Mier y Teran consistently rose above the petty politics and treachery of the Mexican Revolution. But the man-eating whirlpool of intrigue and his own private demons would not leave him alone. In an attempt to break the vicious cycle of

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violence, Mexicans tried picking a new president in 1828 with ballots instead of bullets. But old habits die hard, and the loser, Vincente Guerrero, took up arms against the winner, Gomez Pedrazo, in a futile effort to reverse the results. Pedrazo, however, failed to watch his back and within the year was overthrown by his vice-president, Anastasio Bustamante. Sick and tired of the bloody bickering, Mier y Teran refused to take sides in the senseless squabble. Despite his neutrality, Bustamante appointed him commandant general of four northern provinces because he was clearly the best man for the job. Heeding his presidential instructions, Mier y Teran took a grand tour of

Texas. His comprehensive report confirmed fears in Mexico City that the sparsely populated province was being overrun by Anglo-Americans. To turn this alarming tide, Mier y Teran recommended the massive infusion of Mexican nationals at government expense. Ignoring this logical solution, Bustamante opted for the cheaper alternative of completely curtailing immigration from the United States with the Law of Apr. 6, 1830. To his credit, Mier y Teran worked tirelessly behind the scenes to frustrate enforcement of the short-sighted decree. His eventual success won the admiration of grateful Texans. “If Genl Teran issues any orders, obey them,” Stephen F. Austin told his secretary. “He is our mainstay. You may rely upon it, and he is worthy of our confidence and support.” Meanwhile, more and more Mexicans were looking to Mier y Teran to save

them from a revolution gone mad. But the modest scholar turned down the part of national savior. “I am not a politician and I care naught for a political career which brings one nothing but cares and enmities. My profession is that of a soldier, and my pleasures are in the sciences.” After a brief calm, another storm swept across weary Mexico and diverted Mier y Teran’s attention from Texas. By January 1832, the resilient Santa Anna was again center-stage at the head of a fresh revolt. Motivated by a desire for stability rather than concern for Bustamante, Mier y Teran marched in April from his headquarters at Matamoros to put down an insurrection at Tampico. Intent on avoiding bloodshed, he put off attacking to first negotiate. The peace talks netted nothing, and his compassion cost him the opening battle of the siege. President Bustaman-

te’s frightened cabinet resigned on May 20 making his fall from power inevitable. Once more speculation over his likely successor focused on Mier y Teran as a secret poll of state legislatures indicated he was preferred by a decisive dozen. Mier y Teran managed to crush the Tampico rebels in early June but gained no satisfaction from the victory. Prone to prolonged periods of depression, pessimism over the future of Mexico plunged him into the depths of despair. Bad tidings from Texas two weeks later seemed to push the melancholy general over the edge. A reckless subordinate had provoked the colonists into a confrontation at Anahuac, an incident which could serve as a convenient excuse for purging the province of Anglo settlers. Concluding his Jul. 2 letter, Mier y Teran wrote, “The spirit is uncomfortable. It commands me to

set it free. Here is the end of human glory and the termination of ambition.” The next day he put on his special dress uniform dotted with the decorations of a distinguished military career, buckled on his ceremonial sword and strolled around the plaza. Encountering a corporal, he asked, “If your general should die, what would you do?” The soldier’s simple reply answered the unspoken question. “Someone would replace you.” Selecting a secluded site behind the ruins of an ancient mission, Mier y Teran placed the handle of his sword against a rock and the point on his heart. He lunged forward and the razor-sharp blade did the rest. Bartee welcomes your comments and questions at barteehaile@gmail.com or P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393 and invites you to visit his web site barteehaile.com.

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Jags advance to 7-on-7 tourney

The Johnson Jaguars football team earlier this month punched their first ever tickets to the Division I State 7-on-7 tournament in College Station. This year marked the first time Johnson competed in varsity level 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tournaments (SQTs) and the first time the program will advance to state. The Jags will participate in the State 7-on-7 tournament beginning Friday, June 25 with game times scheduled for 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. More information about the State 7-on-7 tournament, as well as field assignments and games, can be found here: https://www.texasfootball.com/7on7/?ref=subnav PHOTO COURTESY OF HAYS CISD

Junior qualifies for Regionals and State JHS junior Carissa Ward placed 3rd in district and 5th in regionals to make it to state in the 100m backstroke. She finished 11th overall with a time of 0:59.00 and qualified for regionals and state as an individual.

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Lobos win UIL Division I honors

The Lehman High’s Mariachi Los Lobos captured Division I (Superior) honors June 18 at the UIL State Mariachi Festival in Seguin. In addition, all of the members of Mariachi Los Lobos received a gold medal for their outstanding performances. The Mariachi Los Lobos are led by first year director Alondra Morales.

Cadets graduate from Hays CTE Firefighter Academy Hays Career & Technical Education’s Charlie Class of Firefighter Academy Cadets graduated this June. Cadets left to right are Hayden Lugo, Garrett Blumhagen, Jason Iwabuchi, Koleman Salazar, Sean McAweeney, Jason Barron PHOTO COURTESY OF HAYS CISD CTE

HCISD approves employee pay increase BY MEGAN WEHRING HAYS CISD — A salary increase has been approved for Hays CISD employees. The Board of Trustees approved a 4% pay increase for all district employees, which will increase the teacher starting salary to $50,000. The board also approved a minimum pay increase to $14 per hour for custodial, paraprofessional and child nutrition staff, and an increase of $14 per month to maintain a no-cost, employeeonly health care option. The district is trying to hire more teachers, especially those skilled in bilingual and special education. Hays CISD will give bilingual teachers a stipend in the range of $5,000 and $6,000 and an additional $1,500 signon bonus. “It is a very difficult position to recruit and hire,” said Marivel Sedillo, chief human resources officer. “We

The district will be hosting a job fair for all positions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30 at the Performing Arts Center. are facing a shortage across the nation, especially in Texas. I think it would be a good faith effort to continue tracking and retaining our bilingual teachers.” Hays CISD is looking to fill several positions including teachers, counselors, child nutrition staff, custodians, paraprofessionals and transportation workers. The district will be hosting a job fair for all positions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30 at the Performing Arts Center.

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Skateboard Camp: Summer camp being hosted in Dripping Springs by professional Continued from pg. 4

sometimes and having confidence in being able to fall down and get back up and not be worried if anyone else is watching or not, because it happens to everybody – they’re seeing that.” In the two camps Reed hosted, he had two groups with a total of about 35 trainees. Each camp was five days long, but even throughout that short period, Reed saw immense progress in the childrens’ confidence and got to know the groups very well. This is the spirit that Dennis Baldwin, a Dripping Springs resident, wants to see growing in the city. Baldwin has been advocating and fundraising money for a Dripping Springs Skate Park for years. In 2017, after three years of Baldwin gathering community support, Dripping Springs City Council approved a skatepark proposal. The city donated 1.5 acres of land at the Founders Memorial Park for the skatepark and it was up to the skaters to find funding for construction. When Hays County passed the $75 million parks bond in 2020, the skatepark was tenth in

“I’ve seen the things that skateboarding has given me in my life in terms of giving me confidence and resilience. That’s something that I think all girls can benefit from.” –Dennis Baldwin, Dripping Springs resident

the priority line. Baldwin said he hopes the county chooses to fund the park so children across Hays County can have a place to practice their sport. “A lot of the kids skate in certain spots in Dripping Springs, but skating in public street spots is sometimes frowned upon,” Baldwin said. “Our whole goal is, and we will never be able to stop [public skating], but our goal is to get the park built so skaters have a place to recreate, come hang out and be together.” Although Baldwin has already headed a large effort to give skaters a safe space to convene through the weekly skate nights, he believes there is more to be done. Beside the park, Baldwin wants to see more girls involved in the sport. It can be intimidating for some girls to join into a crowd of sweaty shirtless boys, Baldwin said, but the park can give way to more

programs. Skate Like a Girl is one program that Baldwin wants to be picked up in the skatepark. “I’ve seen the things that skateboarding has given me in my life in terms of giving me confidence and resilience,” Baldwin said. “That's

projections were between $500,000 to $600,000, but due to price increases after the COVID-19 pandemic, the original cost increased. The team is working with the builders and designers to figure out the something that I think all pages dedicated to girl girls can benefit from.” skaters have been popping final cost of the 10,000 to 12,000 square foot park. Skateboarding has up. The Dripping Springs become of bigger interTo open this outlet for Skate Park Committee est to girls, according to skaters across the counplans to meet with the city Baldwin. During the skate ty, Baldwin said the cost council in the upcoming camp, there were two girls could be nearly $700,000, weeks to provide an upinvolved out of the 15 but the price could be date and discuss the next participants in that group. lower, as this is only an steps. And on social media, more estimate. The original

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as the preferred hire of several lawmakers, celebSharon rities, and even a famous Grimm (Mccriminal. It helped that Donald), 70, Donna knew every inch of JARANILLA of Dripping the capital city, and could Donna Edmonds JaraSprings Texouttalk anybody – having nilla, formerly of Buda, as, formerly never met a stranger in passed away of Mishawaher life! peacefulka, Indiana, passed away Donna’s life with Ernie ly at her on June 4, 2021. She is was spent in locations survived by two daughters residence in across the U.S. including Kyle, Texas and sons-in-law: Bridget San Diego, CA where she on February and Ted Moore of Austin, owned and operated a 20, 2021 Texas, and Ruth and Keith diner, and Oviedo, FL Sobieralski of Mishawaka, after a short where she learned the art illness, with Indiana. She is also surof antique dealing and her beloved cat by her vived by 5 grandchildren: owned an antique store. Keith (Mallory) Sobieralski side. Donna was born March Antique hunting became II, Zak Sobieralski, Oliver an unshakeable habit and 2, 1924 to Thomas and Sobieralski, Samantha Donna loved the thrill Pansy (Hall) Edmonds Moore, Logan Moore, of great finds, frequentas the second-to-last of and one great grandchild ing garage and estate 13 siblings on the family (Keith and Mallory) Baer sales wherever she went. farm in Mars Hill, NC. Sobieralski (born June 7, During Ernie’s medical After growing up with grit 2021). Many of you will retirement in Florida, and determination in the remember her as “Red”. rugged hills, instilled with they enjoyed entertaining She spent her life in serfriends and family and virtues of discipline, hard vice of others. In Indiana, loved deep-sea fishing work, a love of reading, she spent her life in the on their boat. Donna was and a hunger to learn food and bar industry, a dedicated caretaker about the world, Donna and her customers were to him until his passing left at 17 to seek a better her second family. After in 1986, after which she life. She landed in Washrelocating to Texas she moved to Texas. ington D.C. and worked dedicated and enjoyed Donna retired to Buda several occupations before spending her time caring for young children. Sharon meeting and marrying the to be near family, where she met her later life partlove of her life, Ernesto loved life and her indener, Gerald Bollinger, and (Ernie) Jaranilla. They pendence. She accepted was welcomed with gusto settled in Maryland while and loved people for who they were and encouraged he was in the US Army, but into his large extended family. Donna made famitravelled internationally, people to be themselves. She was loved by so many frequented Las Vegas, and ly gatherings a little livelier and always brought the and will be greatly missed danced as often as they best devilled eggs. Donna by everyone that knew her. could, even winning local ballroom dancing compe- and Gerald enjoyed campPer her wishes, there will ing, fishing, RV-ing, and titions. be no formal services. If visiting family and friends. Donna was fiercely you would like to honindependent, resourceful, Their backyard was a or her memory, please miniature wildlife sanctuand proud to be one of do something nice for ary and Donna and Gerald someone. Take a friend to the first female taxi cab shared a lifelong habit of a doctor’s appointment, drivers in Washington taking care of stray pets make a meal for someone, D.C. while her husband check on your neighbor served in the military. She in the neighborhood. She or co-worker, take your had the best stories to tell also enjoyed her beloved

neighbors. Donna was a force to be reckoned with - energetic and eager to experience life, up early and ready to go anywhere, anytime - tempered with sweet southern charm and a love for people and God’s little creatures. She had many hobbies, including gardening, jewelry-making, reading, eating at local diners (especially Dan’s and Cracker Barrel), but most of all she loved collecting friends and loved ones along the way. Donna never had children of her own, but was an amazing aunt, and surrogate mom and grandma to so many. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband Ernesto Jaranilla, and partner Gerald Bollinger. Left to enjoy the memories are Gerald’s family, including his children in California, and a special sister-in-law, Mary Bollinger (Lyle – deceased) of Kyle; brother-in-law Jean (Evelyn) Bollinger of Cedar Park; numerous nieces and nephews in the Edmonds and Bollinger families, and many cherished friends and

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Daniel C. Miller, Deceased, were issued on June 7, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0219-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas, to: JESSICA LEEANN CHAVEZ. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jessica A. Newill Gardner Law Firm, P.C. 745 E. Mulberry Ave., Suite 500 San Antonio, TX 78212 DATED the 29th day of June, 2021. Jessica A. Newill Attorney for JESSICA LEEANN CHAVEZ State Bar No.: 24081066 745 E. Mulberry Ave., Suite 500 San Antonio, TX 78212 Telephone: (210) 733-8191 Facsimile: (210) 733-5538 E-mail: jnewill@gardnertx. com

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO FILE A PLAT VACATION OF DRIFTWOOD 967, PHASE TWO AND REPLAT DRIFTWOOD GRC MINOR PLAT

An application for the vacation of Driftwood 967, Phase Two Minor Plat is being filed with Hays County. The Minor plat consists of one non-residential lot on 8.0259 acres. The replacement plat consists of a one lot non-residential lot on 6.6575 acres. The subdivision is located east of the intersection of RM 1826 and FM 967 along FM 967. A construction begin date is not set at this time. Water and wastewater service will be provided by the City of Dripping Springs. North Hays County Fire Rescue will provide fire services. ESD #1 will provide EMS services. Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. will provide electric service. Charter Spectrum Communications will provide telephone service. A copy of the location map, the existing Driftwood 967, Phase Two minor plat to be vacated, and the proposed plat are available for review at Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 S Capital of TX Hwy., Bldg. D, Austin, TX 78746.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF SUSAN MICHELE MERCER

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Susan Michele Mercer were issued on June 4, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0174-P pending in

the Probate Court of Hays County, Texas to: Douglas William Mercer The residence of such Independent Executor is Austin, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims should be made to Douglas William Mercer Independent Executor of the Estate of Susan Michele Mercer at the following address: c/o Lee Vickers, Attorney Martinec, Winn & Vickers, P.C. 611 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 450 Austin, TX 78704 DATED this 16th day of June, 2021. Respectfully submitted, MARTINEC, WINN & VICKERS, P.C. 611 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 450 Austin, TX 78704 lvickers@mwvmlaw.com (512) 476-0750 By: Lee Vickers State Bar No. 20571600 ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

as Chisum Park, Lot 1, City of Buda, Hays County, TX. The property is addressed as 535 S. Loop 4, Buda, TX 78610 (SUP 21-01). 3. Proposed text amendments to Subsection 2.09.04 of the Buda Unified Development Code (Z 2105). The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop St. Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. For more information regarding this matter as well as any questions, please contact the City of Buda Planning Department at (512) 312-5745.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Will the owners of a 2004 19' "5" Tracker Marine Serial Number BUJG29TEE404. Please contact Quantum Towing at (512) 295-8697. This boat is being held at our storage facility (VSF0640024) located at 100 Rodriguez Ln, Buda, TX 78610. The boat has been in our possession since 4/21/2021 and has accrued fees of 1549.00 as of 6/18/2021. The vehicle will continue to accrue storage fees of $22.34 a day until vehicle is released. The failure of the owner or to claim the vehicle & personal property before the 30th day after the date of this notice is provided is a waiver by the person of all right, title, or interest in the vehicle & personal property and is a consent to the sale of the vehicle at the public auction.

The Buda City Council will hold public hearings for the following items at its meeting to be held Tuesday July 20 , 2021 at 5:30 PM: 1. Zoning Map Amendment from Interstate 35 Business (B-3) to Light Industrial (LI) for the properties known as Lifschultz Subdivision, lots 52, 53 and 54, City of Buda, Hays County Texas. The properties are addressed as 108, 110, and 112 Rodriguez Street, Buda, TX 78610 (Z 21-02) 2. Specific Use Permit application for Warehouse and Equipment Sales in the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district within the Gateway Corridor Overlay District (O-G) for the property known

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been submitted to HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 96 acres of property located at along 6 Creeks Blvd, Kyle, TX 78640. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1742-NP.

NOTICE OF ABANDONED

Public Hearing

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing in a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 8, 2021 by Telephone and Videoconference. The Board Meeting will commence at 4:00 p.m. The Public Hearing concerns the District’s proposed fiscal year 2022 Annual Budget and Fee Schedule. At the conclusion of this Public Hearing the Board may approve the proposed FY 2022 Annual Budget and the FY 2022 Fee schedule by Resolution. The proposed Annual Budget and Fee Schedule are available for inspection on the District’s website at www.bseacd.org. For more information, please contact the District at (512) 282-8441.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND LIMITED REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, to issue interest bearing Certificates of Obligation of the City (the "Certificates") for the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred by the City for: (1) constructing, improving, renovating, expanding and equipping City parks and recreation facilities, including Garison Park Phase I design; (2) constructing, improving and/or extending the City's waterworks and sewer system, including Old Black Colony water tank design and Sunfield eﬄuent force main improvements, including the acquisition of any necessary easements or land; (3) constructing, improving, extending, expanding, upgrading and developing City streets and related traﬃc improvements including purchasing any necessary right-of-way, including for Cabela's Connector Drive; (4) acquiring land for future park improvements and roadway expansion; and (5) professional services including fiscal, engineering, architectural and legal fees and other such costs incurred in connection therewith including the costs of issuing the Certificates. The City Council tentatively proposes to consider for first and final reading at a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m., on the 17th day of August, 2021 at Council Chambers located at 405 Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas, 78610, the passage of an ordinance authorizing the Certificates. The maximum amount of the Certificates that may be authorized for such purpose is $13,500,000. The City Council presently proposes to provide for the payment of the Certificates from the levy of ad valorem taxes and from a limited pledge of the surplus revenues derived from the operation of the City's combined waterworks and sewer system, after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses and all debt service, reserve and other requirements in connection with all of the City's revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding) which are payable from all or any part of the revenues of the City's combined waterworks and sewer system, which amount shall not exceed $1,000. Due to the ongoing public health concerns regarding the COVID 19 virus, and as may be authorized by Executive Order of the Governor of Texas, such meeting regarding the Certificates to be held on August 17, 2021 may be conducted via a free public video conference or other lawful electronic means. In such event, information regarding how to access the meeting and public participation in the meeting will be available on the City's website and in the agenda posted no less than 72 hours before the meeting at the following internet address: https://ci.buda.tx.us/ The following information is required pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.049: As of June 15, 2021, the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding debt obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $93,140,000. As of June 15, 2021, the combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $128,976,857. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates on time and in full is $17,894,925. The estimated interest rate for the Certificates is 3.00%. Such estimates take into account a number of factors, including the issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the expected ratings of the proposed Certificates. Such estimated interest rate is provided as a matter of information, but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the Certificates may be sold. The maximum maturity date of the Certificates is August 15, 2041. CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on July 13th, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Pico Ranch 1, Replat

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Legal Business Entity, Jonathan Layne Colwell, recorded online with State of Minnesota filing #1236212300021, filed 05/18/2021.

CITY OF BUDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Economic Development Corporation and Main Street Advisory Board The deadline to submit a completed application is July 28, 2021. A citizen’s point of view provides valuable insight into the operations of the City’s and Council’s decisionmaking process. The contribution of a Board and Commission Member is crucial to the success of Buda’s representative government. The City of Buda is seeking applications from qualified volunteers to serve on the two boards. The related duties and qualifications are available on our website at www.ci.buda.tx.us/boards. The online application is available on our website at www.ci.buda.tx.us/applications. We encourage all to complete the application online. You may also download and submit your application via mail to the City Clerk, 405 E. Loop St., Building 100, Buda, TX 78610, email cityclerk@ci.buda.tx.us, or fax 512-641-5817. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 512-523-1014.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Alliance Regional Water Authority (the “OWNER”) is requesting sealed written Proposals for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals, and for performing all Work required for the Phase 1B Segment A Pipeline Project. The Project generally consists of the construction of approximately 89,000 linear feet of 42/48-inch water line and appurtenances. The Project also includes approximately 158,000 linear feet of parallel fiber optic installation that includes the Owner’s Raw Water Infrastructure, the Water Treatment Plant, the Segment B Pipeline and the Booster Pump Station site. Sealed Proposals will be received at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. The Project Engineer is Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. ALL PROPOSALS (INCLUDING HUB PARTICIPATION PLANS) ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Buda City Hall. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT BUDA CITY HALL. The Proposal submission requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained without charge from www.CivcastUSA.com. Offerors must register on this website in order to view and/or download Proposal Documents. At the time an Offeror registers on this website, the Offeror must provide a working e-mail address, so the Offeror will receive any addenda or clarification issued by the OWNER. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held as described in Section 00 21 14 – Instructions to Offerors at the following location, date, and time: Date: 07/01/2021, Time: 2:00 pm; Place: Buda City Hall. The contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Proposals is/are expected to be funded in part by a loan or grant from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation to Offerors or any resulting contract. All procurements by the OWNER are subject to the OWNER’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The Program provides HUBs full opportunity to participate in all of the OWNER’s contracts. Goals for HUB participation are stated for each solicitation. Information on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals are contained in the Proposal Documents and other Contract Documents. When a HUB participation goal applies, each Offeror is required to complete and return a HUB Participation Plan with its Proposal. If a HUB Participation Plan is not submitted with a Proposal, the Offeror will not be accepted for consideration. The successful Offeror will be required to document compliance with their HUB Participation Plan with each monthly pay application. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the furnished form, in an amount of not less than five percent of the total Proposal, as specified in Form 00 21 14, Instructions to Offerors. Performance and payment bonds when required shall be executed on forms furnished by the OWNER. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of 100% of the Contract Amount by a solvent corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any minor informality (one that does not affect the competitiveness of the Proposal) in any Proposal or in the solicitation process. Inquiries from Offerors regarding this Invitation must be submitted through CivCAST. If an Offeror contacts any officer or employee of the OWNER, or any other representative of the OWNER, during the period beginning on the date this Invitation is issued and ending on the date of contract award or rejection to all offers by the OWNER, any offer submitted by the Offeror is subject to rejection by the OWNER.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Alliance Regional Water Authority (the “OWNER”) is requesting sealed written Proposals for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals, and for performing all Work required for the Phase 1B Booster Pump Station and Delivery Points Project. The Project generally consists of the construction a new 4.0 MG concrete ground storage tank (alternate bid as a 5.0 MG tank), a new outdoor pump station consisting of four 2,100 gpm vertical turbine pumps and three 1,600 gpm vertical turbine pumps, the pump can and piping for three additional, future 2,600 gpm pumps, new flow meter vaults, stormwater detention pond and drainage improvements, 12-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch, 36inch, 42-inch and 48-inch piping, seven new flow control valves, an access road, new electrical building, new generator foundation pad and generator, seven customer delivery point facilities including control valve, flow meter, and connections to existing piping and ground storage tanks as applicable, and associated electrical / SCADA / instrumentation improvements; and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the Project. Sealed Proposals will be received at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX 78610. The Project Engineer is Freese and Nichols, Inc. ALL PROPOSALS (INCLUDING HUB PARTICIPATION PLANS) ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M., Central Time, on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Buda City Hall. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT BUDA CITY HALL. The Proposal submission requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained without charge from www.CivcastUSA.com. Offerors must register on this website in order to view and/or download Proposal Documents. At the time an Offeror registers on this website, the Offeror must provide a working e-mail address, so the Offeror will receive any addenda or clarification issued by the OWNER. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held as described in Section 00 21 14 – Instructions to Offerors at the following location, date, and time: Date: 07/01/2021, Time: 3:00 pm; Place: Buda City Hall. The contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Proposals is/are expected to be funded in part by a loan or grant from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas, nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation to Offerors or any resulting contract. All procurements by the OWNER are subject to the OWNER’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The Program provides HUBs full opportunity to participate in all of the OWNER’s contracts. Goals for HUB participation are stated for each solicitation. Information on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals are contained in the Proposal Documents and other Contract Documents. When a HUB participation goal applies, each Offeror is required to complete and return a HUB Participation Plan with its Proposal. If a HUB Participation Plan is not submitted with a Proposal, the Offeror will not be accepted for consideration. The successful Offeror will be required to document compliance with their HUB Participation Plan with each monthly pay application. Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the furnished form, in an amount of not less than five percent of the total Proposal, as specified in Form 00 21 14, Instructions to Offerors. Performance and payment bonds when required shall be executed on forms furnished by the OWNER. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of 100% of the Contract Amount by a solvent corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by the OWNER. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any minor informality (one that does not affect the competitiveness of the Proposal) in any Proposal or in the solicitation process. Inquiries from Offerors regarding this Invitation must be submitted through CivCAST. If an Offeror contacts any officer or employee of the OWNER, or any other representative of the OWNER, during the period beginning on the date this Invitation is issued and ending on the date of contract award or rejection to all offers by the OWNER, any offer submitted by the Offeror is subject to rejection by the OWNER.

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JOB OPENING Public Works Department The City of Gordon has a job opening for the Position of Public Works Superintendent. Position will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of: • Water distribution/ supply works. Sewerage collection/ disposal. • Streets. • Maintenance of other properties owned and operated by the City of Gordon. • Position will also serve as advisor, or position in planning and zoning. • Experience in some, or all of the above areas is a requirement. • Salary will be commensurate with experience and within range of City Salary Scale. Applicants should submit application and resume to: Towana Brown, City Clerk P.O. Box 387 Gordon, GA 31031 (478) 628-2222 Submit application no later than Friday July 16, 2021 4:00 p.m.

NEWSPAPER HELP WANTED We have several positions open that might be great for retirees, budding photographers, sports junkees or sales person.

• Advertising Sales position available for our newspapers, websites and various magazines. We are looking for an assertive and creative sales person to fill an immediate opening in the marketing sales department. The successful candidate will pick up a base account list, but will be focused on new business development. The ideal candidate has prior sales experience, preferably with a newspaper or other media. Other related sales experience with a proven track record of closing sales and growing customer base will be considered. Candidate will be aggressive in achieving personal and company goals and excellent at building professional relationships with customers. This full-time position is a Monday-Friday normal business hours kind of job, but some evening events might be necessary. Remember, you eat what you kill! A good driving record, dependable transportation and willingness to travel within and around Hays County and the suburban Austin area are a must for this position. The successful candidate will receiving training and a compensation guarantee during initial training period. A base pay/commission and benefits package is also included. Submit resume and cover letter to: Tracy Mack Tracy@haysfreepress.com

• Are you a sports aficionado? Does the thought of keeping stats invigorate your senses? Do you also enjoy putting pen to paper and writing? If that sounds like you or someone you know, you could be the person we’re looking for. Barton Publications is looking for a few individuals who can help cover our local high school sports scene for the 2021-2022 season. Those interested should send a resume and at least three writing samples to csb@haysfreepress.com with the subject line, “Sports Coverage.” For more information, email csb@ haysfreepress.com.

• Are you a budding photographer that just wants to get your name out? We are looking for gig photographer to shoot sports or local events. Those interested should send a resume and photo samples to csb@haysfreepress. com with the subject line, “Photographer.” For more information, email csb@haysfreepress.com. • Part-time reporting position now available. Ability to attend night council meeting a must. If you’ve learned how to take photos, even better. Get to know your community and report on the issues. Send resume and three writing samples to csb@haysfreepress.com. Or email for more information.

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NEWS

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

Democrats sue over defunding of legislative branch House Democrats filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for the legislative branch. As the Austin American-Statesman and other media outlets reported, House Democrats were joined by the AFL-CIO and caucuses representing Black and Latino lawmakers in asking the court to determine the governor’s actions were unconstitutional. Abbott used his lineitem veto power to abolish funding for the legislative branch in the next biennial budget, which takes effect Sept. 1. He was angered by the last-minute walkout of House Democrats to stop consideration of various voting law changes pushed by the governor and Republican legislators. “Abbott’s veto is an abuse of power, an act of legislative coercion and a threat to democracy, the result of which is clear and immediate harm to the people of Texas,” said Chris Turner, (D-Grand Prairie), chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. “The Legislature is a coequal branch of government and the separation of powers is enshrined in our state constitution,” Turner said. “The governor doesn’t get to simply cancel another branch of government when he doesn’t get his way.” Abbott’s veto struck

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders

$410.2 million allocated for the Legislature and numerous agencies that provide support to lawmakers. Besides state lawmakers, who make $600 a month, Turner said the veto could affect up to 2,000 employees of the Texas Senate and House and those agencies.

also urged jailers statewide to assist border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds for people arrested on state charges related to crossing the border illegally.

PUC OUTLINES DISCONNECTION PROCEDURES AS MORATORIUM ENDS

The Texas Public Utility Commission met Thursday with its newest member, Lori Cobos, being sworn in by Chairman Peter Lake. As previously reported, SPECIAL SESSION SET FOR the PUC has ended the JULY 8 moratorium on disconAbbott has called for a nections in effect since special session beginning February. The first day for July 8, his office anpotential disconnections nounced last week. He said is June 29. Customers have in a press release that the specific rights under PUC items to be addressed “will rules when it comes to be announced prior to the potential disconnections convening of the special for nonpayment. session.” The PUC publishes a Abbott had said previ“Know Your Rights” page ously that he would ask on its website, which can legislators to work on two be accessed here: https:// priority election bills that tinyurl.com/6byxdy97. died when the Democrats The PUC also said the walked out, as well as a bail Electric Reliability Council bill that also failed. of Texas, which it overOn Friday, Abbott urged sees, will have to release county judges across Texas information about power to submit their two-year outages more quickly. projected budget for exRight now, the state’s penses related to what he main power grid operaterms the “ongoing border tion has 60 days to release crisis.” The projections, information about power submitted online, will be plant outages, such as used by the state to request occurred recently during additional border security a June heat wave. That funding during the upcom- has been reduced to three ing special session. days. On Friday, the governor However, as the Texas

Tribune reported, ERCOT could include which power plants were down and for how long, but not much more detail about why the outage occurred.

TCEQ ASSISTS ARANSAS PASS WITH WATER CONTAMINATION The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is working with the city of Aransas Pass after its water system was apparently chemically contaminated by a backflow from a local business. Antifreeze is the possible contaminant, according to published reports. As of Sunday, the city’s tap water should not be used for drinking, cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, making beverages or ice or dishwashing. It can still be used for doing laundry, flushing commodes and watering outside. TCEQ sent 40 pallets of bottled water to the city and is onsite taking samples from the mu-

nicipal water system. It is unknown when the water will be considered safe for consumption again. The city is holding a selfserve drive-thru behind its civic center where residents can pick up water.

scene.

NUMBER OF VACCINATED TEXANS EDGES UPWARD The number of Texans fully vaccinated has reached 11.7 million or 40 percent of the state’s total population, according to Texas Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, hospitalizations in the past week of lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients in Texas stayed roughly the same as the previous week at 1,481. New cases of COVID-19 in the state in the past week totaled 8,825 with 167 deaths recorded, little changed from the previous week.

SUPREME COURT: ACADEMY CAN’T BE SUED OVER SHOOTINGS The Texas Supreme Court threw out four lawsuits filed against Academy Sports and Outdoors by survivors and family of the victims of the mass shooting at a Sutherland Springs church in 2017. The Austin American-Statesman reported the court ruled Friday that the suits were prohibited by a federal law protecting retailers from legal action stemming from crimes committed by third parties. The shooting, at a church in a small community about 30 miles east of San Antonio, left 26 people dead. The gunman was killed after leaving the

Gary Borders is a veteran award-winning Texas journalist. He published a number of community newspapers in Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, Fort Stockton, Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. gborders@texaspress.com

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mentary, was built at the intersection of Darden Hill Road and Sawyer Ranch, which cost $37.5 million. Administrators will be moving into the old Walnut Springs campus. Students will go to their designated campuses on the first day of school, and the ribbon cuttings for the cam-

puses will follow. On Sept. 2, Walnut Springs will have its ribbon cutting and Cypress Springs’ ribbon cutting will take place on Sept. 9. More details will come, said Dale Whitaker, Dripping Springs ISD executive director of communications. Dripping Springs ISD’s student body continues to

welcome in more students as the city receives newcomers. Projections show that in the 20212022 school year, there will be over 8,000 students registered in the district, according to the Dripping Springs Board of Trustees. Last year, the district had about 7,200 students.

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