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Texas in middle for energy cost
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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 42
Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982
Thursday, July 28, 2016
City, DSISD to discuss water permit BY MOSES LEOS III
News-Dispatch Editor
Concern over Dripping Springs’ proposed discharge permit spilled over into Monday’s Dripping Springs ISD’s board meeting as residents addressed board trustees to relay possible impacts the permit
could have to the district. But as a meeting involving the city and the district looms, Dripping Springs ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing said the district will do its “due diligence” to gather all sides of the issue before crafting a re-
sponse. “We haven’t done our due diligence to make sure we understand the situation or the impact to the school district,” Gearing said. “Once we have information, we’ll formulate a response.” The
meeting, which Gearing said could take place within the next week, will include representatives from the city, Dripping Springs ISD and the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation (DSWSC). Gearing said the district was
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BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM News-Dispatch Reporter
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Belterra Village addition approved BY SAMANTHA SMITH
News-Dispatch Reporter
With the passage of an amendment earlier this month, the Dripping Springs City Council gave the green light for a developer to begin a 90plus acre mixed-use development called Belterra Village near Belterra. Residents were concerned over the height of a hotel and senior living facility proposed to go within the development. By a unanimous vote, the Dripping Springs City Council approved an amendment allowing developer Endeavor Real Estate Group to add Belterra Village in the existing development agreement between Belterra and the city. Dripping Springs City Administrator Michelle Fischer said council approved the amendment only after it approved the total design plan and roofing design plan for the development.
Locals, council disagree on B&B permits Tears and tension resonated at Wimberley City Hall Thursday as residents and city council members discussed the fate of three Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications relating to bed and breakfasts and vacation rental properties. While council approved only one out of three CUPs, Thursday’s meeting concluded with conversations among council members on how to alleviate the rising controversy surrounding B&Bs and vacation properties. Council member Gary Barchfeld said he hopes council can come together to educate themselves on vacation properties and B&Bs because there is high conflict and he wants to take action. “We can make this a better environment all around for everybody,” Barchfeld said Several residents spoke Thursday on each side of the argument for the CUP applications, which were presented as public hearing items. Place 1 council member Bob Dussler voted against all three CUP applications. “When a commercial business is established,
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Holiday Inn light variance granted
Whoa, Nelly! PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
With a foot strategically tucked into an apparatus, a performer hangs freely off of the side of her mount as the horse gallops around the stage during a performance at the Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo, which featured back-to-back Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) events July 22 and 23. Additional photos can be found on page 4. Browse and buy photos at bartonpublications.smugmug.com.
Wimberley putts ahead with golf cart regulations BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM News-Dispatch Reporter
The Wimberley City Council Thursday gave the green light on new safety regulations for golf cart use in the city. Council approved the regulations by a unanimous vote during Thursday’s city council meeting. During the discussions with the council, Place 3 council member Sally Trapp reminded residents and fellow members that golf carts are already legal in the city. The ordinance is not to discourage use, but to make golf cart operation safe not only for the passengers of the cart, but for drivers in Wimberley, Trapp said. The ordinance outlines certain safety precautions golf cart drivers will be required to take in order to legally operate their neighbhorhood electric vehicle (NEV). New regulations include the operator having a driver’s li-
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THOSE WHO OPERATE A GOLF CART IN WIMBERLEY MUST:
– Have a valid driver’s license. – Abide by all local and state traffic regulations. – Use standard hand signals for turning during daylight. – Not operate or park on sidewalks or hike/bike trails – Not pull any object or person with golf cart/NEV – Not exceed the seating capacity designed by the manufacturer – Remain seated at all times. Passengers can be issued a citation for not remaining in seat while vehicle is moving. – Not have or permit a passenger younger than 4-years-old. – Maintain financial responsibility as required in the Texas Transportation Code, Section 601.051 and – Not intentionally or knowingly allow an unlicensed operator to operate the vehicle in violation of this ordinance and state law.
GOLF CARTS AND NEV USE IS PERMITTED: On streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less and private/ public parking lots with the exception of the following: – Flite Acres Road from Buttercup Lane to FM 3237 – River Road from CR 1492 to western city limits – Wayside Drive from Green Acres Drive to western city limits
BY SAMANTHA SMITH
News-Dispatch Reporter
Dripping Springs gave the nod July 12 on a request from a hotelier to build a sign that exceeds current city standards. The Dripping Springs City Council approved a variance to the ordinance for the Holiday Inn, which will be constructed in the Springs Retail Center. The variance allows for a hotel sign that is 96 square feet long, but also has lighting that does not exceed 3,000 Kelvin. Dripping Springs City Administrator Michelle Fischer said the current sign ordinance in Dripping Springs allows for a maximum signage size of 64 square feet. Fischer also said the city is considering redoing its lighting ordinance as a whole to exclude signage with lighting over a 3,000 Kelvin rating in order to improve the safety and health of its residents. She said there have been scientific studies proving that signage with lighting over 3,000 Kelvin is harmful to people’s vision, as well as causing more incidents of glare for drivers. Fischer said the Holiday Inn sign lights will exude an amber hue at the lower Kelvin rating compared to brighter white lights with a higher than 3,000 Kelvin rating. The Holiday Inn is projected to be competed by June 2017.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
ESD 1 board votes in new district admin STAFF REPORT Following a detailed executive search, Emergency Service District No. 1 voted in its first district
administrator. The Board of Commissioners July 20 voted unanimously to offer Robert Lamb the district administrator position, which he accepted July 21.
Lamb will join the ESD on August 3. According to an ESD press release, Lamb has held varied positions within several organizations, including the Alamo Heights
Fire Department, EMS Biocare, Mesa Safety and ShurMed EMS. Lamb’s duties as district administrator will comprise of management and oversight of the ESD’s
contract with its EMS provider. Lamb will also represent the district and commissioners in the community and provide guidance to the board in policy areas.
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TreeFolks program to continue BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM News-Dispatch Reporter
An organization shepherding the reforestation effort along the Blanco River following devastating floods in 2015 was given permission by Hays County Commissioners earlier this month to continue its work. With one commissioner absent, Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to continue the services of TreeFolks, an organization that seeks to empower Central Texas by planting and caring for trees. TreeFolks, which was hired on an initial contract in 2015, had its contract extended to 2017. TreeFolks works with the county, private landowners and other stakeholders to accomplish goals of reforestation. In early 2016, TreeFolks planted 1,700 trees at Five Mile Dam Park in San Marcos as part of its pilot project to reforest the Blanco River. The group plans to eventually reforest 60 miles of the Blanco River. “We have been very pleased up-to-date with the services that have been provided by TreeFolks,” said Will Conley, Pct. 3. “We hope to extend that relationship to continue the good, positive work that has been done. I believe the program has been well perceived within the community and has exceeded expectations of what we originally estimated.” According to TreeFolks website, projects like the Blanco River Reforestation require a multi-year process because demand for reforestation in the area is high. TreeFolks offers free trees and free consultation with staff concerning the specific needs of each per-
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In February, TreeFolks planted 1,700 trees at File Mile Dam as part of its pilot project to reforest the Blanco River following the Memorial Day and Oct. 30 floods. TreeFolks plans to eventually reforest 60 miles of the Blanco River.
“This is an investment in the future, if there ever was one ... Planting trees, you may not get to eat the fruit or sit under the shade, but someone will.” –Bert Cobb, county judge
son’s property and an individualized planting plan. Properties along the Blanco River in Hays County are eligible for its services. According to its website, TreeFolks mentions the funding for services comes directly from Hays County. However, it mentions fundraising efforts are needed in order to pay for the large number of trees associated with this pro-
gram. Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe said funding for TreeFolks is something on her mind. She asked Conley what fundraising efforts have been made thus far, with Conley responding the county is planning a “big fundraiser event” in October. “We’re really wanting to try to ask the private sector to subsidize this
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cense, using hand signals for turning during daylight hours and not operating or parking NEVs on sidewalks or hike and bike trails. City Administrator Don Ferguson said the ordinance is not in place to do anything but ensure the safety of everyone. “We’re not going to go out and start stopping every golf cart in town,” Ferguson said. “That isn’t what this is about. This is designed to enhance safety.” Place 5 council member John White said while he is not in favor of golf cart use, he knows it is up to the discretion of residents to decide if they partake in the activity.
“I’m not super in favor of this, but it falls on the individual ... If they want to risk their neck, that’s their choice.” – John White, council member, place 5
“I’m not super in favor of this, but it falls on the individual,” White said. “If they want to risk their neck, that’s their choice.” According to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, registered, titled and insured NEVs may be legally driven at a maximum speed of 35 mph on public roads with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less, unless a city or coun-
ty ordinance prohibits their operation. The DMV has their own set of regulations that must be followed such as, insurance for the golf cart, headlamps, tail lamps, reflectors, parking break, mirrors and a slow-moving vehicle emblem. At this time, Trapp said there are no plans to designate specific parking spots for golf carts.
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program and help us accomplish our goal of short and long term restoration to the Blanco River,” Conley said. “This continues all of that.” In June, TreeFolks received a $94,000 grant from Impact Austin, a local women’s philanthropic organization. TreeFolks was recognized in the environmental category and will use the awarded funds for the Blanco River Reforestation Project. This grant, along with private donations and a
recent $15,000 donation from H-E-B is helping the continuation of the TreeFolks restoration project, Conley said. He said the group is actively seeking out applications for grants, contacting non-profit organizations and reaching out to the private sector for funding assistance. “This is an investment in the future, if there ever was one,” said Judge Bert Cobb. “Planting trees, you may not get to eat the fruit or sit under the shade, but someone will.”
Sheriff ’s Report DRIPPING SPRINGS
Theft 2:01 p.m. - 8XX Catalina Ln - July 20 Theft 10:40 p.m. - 6XX Naples Ln - July 21 Accident/Major 5:20 p.m. - Fm 1826 at Bear Creek Dr - July 22 Driving While Intoxicated 3:16 p.m. - Hwy 290 at Patriot Electric - July 22 Burglary/Building 11:08 a.m. - Smokin Hopps - July 23 Accident/Major 7:33 p.m. - Hwy 290 at Sportsplex - July 24 Criminal Trespass 9:39 a.m. - Hillview Trl at Roy Creek Trl - July 24
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Theft 4:41 p.m. - 3XX Rhodes Ln - July 19 Burglary/Building 11:30 a.m. - Texan Car Wash - July 20 Theft 2:51 p.m. - 1XX E Summit Dr - July 20 Accident/Major 6:56 p.m. - Jacobs Well Rd at Fm 2325 - July 21 Burglary/Building 9:31 a.m. - Linda’s Fine Foods - July 21 Accident/Major 3:42 p.m. - RR 12 at Plaza De Sol - July 22 Assault/By Contact 8:49 a.m. - XX Marina Cir - July 22 Criminal Trespass 4:19 p.m. - 1XX Mill Race Lane - July 22 Criminal Trespass 11:06 a.m. - 1XX Mill Race Ln - July 23 Driving While Intoxicated 9:47 p.m. - Rr 12 at Falconwood Dr - July 23 Accident/Major 2:45 p.m. - Rr 12 at Golds Rd - July 24 Accident/Major 8:09 p.m. - Wimberley Glass Works - July 24 Burglary/Habitation 11:02 a.m. - 10XX Lone Man Mountain Rd - July 24 Criminal Trespass 7:08 p.m. - 1XX Mill Race Ln - July 24
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Theft/Identity 1:00 p.m. - 10XX Sad Willow Pass - July 21 Theft 5:00 p.m. - Sage Hill Inn - July 22
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Obituaries
GILLIAM Georgia Lee Gilliam, 76, of Dripping Springs, passed away Sunday, July 24 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born December 1, 1939 in Pryor, OK to Oliver and Sadie Jones. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ann Crain and Lou Crossland; and a great-grandson, Wyatt Gilliam. She is survived by her three children, Geno Gilliam and wife Mary, Tashya Gilliam and husband Matt, and Joe Gilliam; four grandchildren, Kristina, Cody, Ali, and Josie; and six great-grandchildren, Graycie, Shanna, Anica, Ethan, Araelia and Asher. Georgia is also survived by many other loving relatives and dear friends. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Crofts-Crow Funeral Home in Johnson City. Graveside services were held at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet.
WATSON Byron Lee Watson passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Austin, TX, at the age of 65, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 30, 1950 in Longview, Texas. Byron was a man of many talents. He loved cars, working on them from a young age and eventually making his career selling them on his many car lots. He was a hard worker, starting early in life working on a dairy farm, using his strong hands to build our family’s first house, and fixing anything that came his way. He had an inventive mind, always on the hunt to create and invent the next new thing. In his final years, Byron enjoyed chauffeuring people to
and from their many adventures and being an active and doting Pops to his two grandsons. Byron’s most admirable qualities were helping others and making everyone he encountered feel important. Byron never met a stranger. With his infectious smile he captured everyone’s attention, and his willingness to help others in all walks of life, no matter the cost, was felt by many. He would have given away his last dime or the shirt off his back. He touched many lives, mentoring and inspiring others with his generous spirit. He was a joyful man, always telling a funny joke, he found great pleasure in sharing stories and engaging in genuine conversation with others. The love which Byron had for his two daughters and his two grandsons could be seen and felt by all he encountered. He was a proud father and Pops. He was active in every aspect of their lives and gave them a lifetime of lessons and love that will be felt throughout their lives. He was and always will be Pops, the superhero. Byron is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pat Watson; his youngest daughter, Jill Leigh Watson, and grand-dog Jovi; his oldest daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Chris Powers, and their sons, Trent Lee and Tristan James; his sisters, Paula Hill and Earlene Horn; his nephews, Stephen Hill, Jeff Hill, Keith Desilets, Michael Andrews, and their families. In addition to his family, Byron leaves behind many friends and co-workers from all chapters of his life. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to all who have reached out, supported, loved and cared for Byron throughout his battle this year. A Memorial Gathering for the family to receive friends was held Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Harrell Funeral Home in
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WEBB Willis Newman Webb, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died Monday, July 18 in his residence. He was born at home near Teague, TX on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937. A previous lifelong Texan, Webb “jumped the river” to Louisiana in 2012, following a 50-plus year career with newspapers. A 1960 graduate of the University of Houston, Webb began his editing/publishing career as editor of his hometown newspaper. From there he went on to serve as editor/publisher for numerous Texas newspapers, with his last 16 years at The Jasper Newsboy. Basing his career on the belief that a weekly paper offers not only the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a community, but also a chance to participate in all aspects of the newspaper industry, Webb received countless state and national awards and honors for community service, news writing, editorials, columns, headline writing, photography, advertising design and layout and page design. In 2004, Webb was named President of the Texas Press Association (TPA), the largest state association in the country. During his career he received a multitude of honors including: in 1997, the coveted Eagle Award for outstanding individual accomplishment in journalism from the Hearst Corporation; in 2005, the Harris Wofford Award for outstanding service to youth from Youth Service of America; in 2010, the Lifetime Achievement
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in Print Media from Sam Houston University; and as the culmination of his long and storied career, in 2013, he was inducted into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame. In addition to being a true wordsmith, Webb was an inspiration and friend to many, especially young people. He loved to tell stories and looked for the positive in everyone. He always fought for what was right, was a peaceful man and a man who loved God. He will be dearly missed. Webb was preceded in death by his beloved son Christopher Webb and his parents L. Ray Webb and Ruth Webb Barger. Those left to mourn him include his loving wife Julie Webb, of Lake Charles, LA and his devoted son Weston Webb and fiancé Heather Bertrand, of Sulphur, LA; granddaughter Jessica Webb of Austin, TX; brothers Kerry Webb and wife Glenda of Round Rock, TX, Clydell Webb and wife Carole Ann of Huntsville, TX and Danny Webb and wife Nelma of McGregor, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. A memorial “Homegoing” celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 30, at two o’clock, at Wimberley United Methodist Church, located at 1200 CR 1492, just off RR 12 south of Wimberley, TX. A private family burial service will be held earlier in the day at the Wimberley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Texas Press Association or Texas Newspaper Foundation : 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704, South Texas Press Association : P.O. Box 400, Hondo, TX 78861, Texas Gulf Coast Press Association : P.O. Box 1845, Richmond, TX 77469 or the charity of your choice.
First Thursday
On Thursday, August 4, head to Dripping Springs’ Mercer Street from 5-9 p.m. for a First Thursday celebration. Participating shops and restaurants will extend their hours and many will have live music, activities or special items at special savings.
Toastmasters
Improve your communication and speaking skills with the Toastmasters while enjoying an hour of fun, growth and great energy. The group meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Bank, 100 Creek Road in Dripping Springs.
Road closure
Old Fitzhugh Road at RM 12 in Dripping Springs will be shut down on Wednesday, July 27 beginning at 9 a.m. to perform roadway paving and intersection work. Traffic will not be able to turn onto Old Fitzhugh Road from RM 12 during this closure. Traffic will be detoured to Mercer Street, and then will be head north on Old Fitzhugh Road. The intersection is expected to re-open before school starts in late August. Road conditions and traffic updates available on www.DriveTexas.org.
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The Wimberley Birding Society built a chimney in hopes of attracting the curious chimney swift. Three have been sighted.
Chimney swifts seen in area BY JERRY HALL
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ometimes it takes a lot of patience to see birds. Take the case of the chimney swift tower located at the Patsy Glenn Refuge, a two-acre wildlife refuge in Wimberley. This tower was built in 2006 by the Wimberley Birding Society in hopes of attracting – what else – chimney swifts. After about ten years of waiting, many had given up on ever having birds in the chimney. But one day they were finally spotted. Tom Toporowski, who helped build the chimney,
was the person who saw them. He had to lay on his back under the tower and look up to get a good view. “I saw three birds, but there may be more,” he noted. Chimney swifts use their sticky saliva to plaster a nest shelf against the vertical chimney wall. Gray overall, they are best known by shape, being stubby at both ends and often described as “a cigar with wings.” In flight, they zoom about with very rapid stiff wingbeats and glides. They winter in South America. But right now, there are at least three in Wimberley.
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Sports
Cowboy up
PHOTOS BY MOSES LEOS III
Above: A cowboy somersaults in mid-air after a bull flung him from its back during Friday’s bull-riding segment at the Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park last weekend. Right: A rodeo clown attempts to avoid the business end of an angry bull following a cowboy’s ride during the bull-riding portion of Friday’s Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association event. Dripping Springs residents put on their best boots and ten-gallon hats as they welcomed the annual Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo, which was held July 22-24. Patrons at the event caught various rodeo events, including bull and bronco riding, team roping and mutton busting. Revelers also had the chance to take part in a carnival that was held on the grounds. Browse and buy more photos online at www.HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.
Soccer hopefuls show off their skills at Lobo tryouts BY MOSES LEOS III
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Dripping Springs High graduate Zach Strohschein (right) gains control of the soccer ball from his opponent during an agility and movement exercise at the Central Texas Lobos open tryout held at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle.
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The prospect of sweltering heat didn’t deter Dripping Springs native Zach Strohschein from hitting the gray, brown pitch at GreggClarke Park Saturday. Strohschein was one of roughly 80 participants who sought a semiprofessional contract with the newly formed Central Texas Lobos soccer team. For Strohschein and many others, the ability to play soccer at a professional level was ample motivation. But as a coach himself, Strohschien hoped to be visual for his own soccer players. “There’s always avenues to play soccer,
“There’s always avenues to play soccer, no matter where you are ... As long as you love the sport, you can do it.”
– Zach Strohschein, Dripping Springs resident
no matter where you are,” Zach said. “As long as you love the sport, you can do it.” The tryout, led by head coach Jose Ramos, included athletes
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ranging in age from 17 to 25 going through various drills as part of the tryout process. Many of the organizers were surprised at the turnout for the tryout. “There are a lot of players here. If they’re looking for field players, they’re going to have a challenge,” Allan Chehadi, 22, of Austin, said. “I’m surprised at seeing all of the people here. It’s quite amazing.” For players such as Chehadi, who himself has played soccer at the club and collegiate level, continuing the quest in the beautiful game was the motivation. Chehadi recently completed his senior year at Howard Payne University. Chehadi said there was
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Education
DSISD ready to roll out new employee appraisal system Process overview for DSISD’s appraisals Self Reflection
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their goals. “We do that early enough in the year, so if there are some changes that need to be made, it gives time for people to make them and put them to practice,” Flaim said. Toward the end of the year, supervisors will hold final meetings with employees, followed by goal setting for the next school year. Through the appraisal process, employees are
scored through various categories in DSISD’s DOI plan. Employees are appraised as accomplished, which is an expert in that area and can help others, to skilled, which is good, but the employee can learn more. The lowest category, emergent, signifies an employee needs to find ways to grow in that area. Flaim said if there’s not enough growth, employ-
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ees are then moved to a Growth Action Plan, which is a way to formally document an employee who’s out of compliance or is in need of growth. Any potential discipline for employees who cannot exist the GAP is looked at on a case-bycase basis, Flaim said. “I think the most exciting thing is it helps to promote growth for every person in our district,” Flaim said.
Gearing said the uniqueness of the new appraisal system is a defining moment for the district. “I want you to remember this moment. In five years, we’re going to remember this fundamental paradigm shift,” Gearing said. “It shifts us on a reflective cycle for every employee in the district and acts as a catalyst for driving us down this road.”
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a lot of “good talent” on the field and there wasn’t much separating him from many of the other players. He believed his soccer background helped him in the tryout. “I was playing at a high level and I don’t want to stop, I want to keep going. So, I might as well try,” Chehadi said. Friends helped spur Lehman High graduate Mike Torres to take part in trying out for the team. “I was kind of afraid,” Torres said. “My friends were supportive. It motivated me to come out here and see what I can do.” But Saturday’s tryout was also liberating for Torres, who was playing for the first time after
“Most of the time, I was fighting for survival ... There was no right time to go out and kick a ball.” – Muctarr Conteh, who tried out for the Central Texas Lobos on Saturday
tearing the meniscus in both of his knees. While it was a painful process, Torres said he pushed himself to do his best. Achieving the ultimate goal of posssilby earning a contract to play professionally also drove him. “It’s just a dream. To be a pro is almost every soccer player’s dream,” Torres said. “It’s part of mine. Hopefully I get the chance to make it as a pro someday.” For Texas State
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no right time to go out and kick a ball.” Conteh, who emigrated to the U.S. with his family in 2001, said he didn’t know about soccer until his senior year of high school. He competed at the tryout despite having less than two years of competitive soccer experience. But for Conteh, the possibility of becoming a semi-profesional is a chance he would be “most grateful for.” “If I were to make the team, I would be greatful to get the opportunity to play every week,” Conteh said. “If I don’t make it, I won’t be disappointed. I came out here and did my best.”
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Texas in middle for home energy costs BY MOSES LEOS III
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Texas ranks just below average in total energy cost for households, with the average home spending $289 on electricity, natural gas and gasoline costs, this according to a study from WalletHub.com. According to WalletHub, energy costs take up between 5 and 22 percent of families’ total after-tax income. The poorest of Americans, roughly 25 million households, pay the highest in that range. In Texas, residents pay roughly $24 per month for natural gas, which was ranked as the ninth lowest amount paid per household in the U.S. residents also spend roughly $110 per month on fuel costs in Texas. But Texas ranked as one of the states that paid the
Texans on average spend $155 per home for electricity, which was tied for the seventh highest amount paid per home in the U.S. highest monthly electricity cost. Texans on average spend $155 per home for electricity, which was tied for the seventh highest amount paid per home. July, according to WalletHub, tends to produce the highest monthly energy bills for consumers. In Central Texas, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, a member-owned non-profit, supplies energy to Hays County residents. Ingmar Sterzing, vice president of power supply
and energy services for PEC, said high consumption in the state during the summer is due to the heat and increased air conditioner use. Sterzing said 60 percent of typical home energy is spent during the summer months, from June to September. During the wintertime, many residents have sup-
plemental heating, such as natural gas, Sterzing said. To help members conserve energy, Sterzing said PEC has several initiatives residents can take advantage of to increase conservation and efficiency. One initiative to help members is through home energy audits, which are done at no cost to mem-
bers, Sterzing said. During a home energy audit, advisors use tools such as infrared cameras and different measuring techniques, which allow them to produce a report to members. That report provides recommendations on how members could save money and conserves energy, Sterzing said. “It’s very successful and
folks have saved a lot of money by following recommendations,” Sterzing said. Other options include providing rebates for residents and commercial businesses seeking to upgrade heating ventilation and air condition (HVAC) units. Starting in September and October, PEC will also offer a new, voluntary, time of use (TOU) rate structure for members, where they can opt to pay for energy based on the hour of the day. The rate fluxuates between summer and non-summer rates throughout the day. Members who use the option would see higher rates during the daytime and lower rates in the evening. “People can do their washing or use the dishwasher during the late evening on the time of use rate and can save money as well,” Sterzing said. “While they may not use less energy in total, by shifting when they use it,
they can save money.” Monitoring the thermostat during summer months is the “best way” to conserve energy, Sterzing said. Turning up the thermostat a bit when residents are home could make a “big impact on your bill.” Home insulation, particularly in the attic, also plays a big role on using less energy, along with consistent lighting during the year. Sterzing said Texans are “very fortunate” to experience lower rates compared to the rest of the United States. Natural gas, coal and solar plants in the state allow for “sufficient capacity” to meet demand as expected, Sterzing said. He added natural gas pricing, which is low right now, is a “big determinant” on lowered energy prices. “Our members as of this August will pay less for their power than what they have paid since 2005,” Sterzing said.
“I don’t want our students in this district to be the guinea pigs if this water is safe or not.” Mary Stone, president of the BSEACD board of directors, said it would be appropriate to have groundwater districts at the table during the city’s meeting with the school district. She also said she was hopeful a hydrologist could attend the meeting. “It’s all about understanding,” Stone said. “The more resources you have available to understand and explain the issue, the better everyone is.” Stone said she felt hopeful after a July 19 meeting between the city and the two conservation districts. Stone said she saw middle ground between the entities, where they both share the same goals.
She said they all want to dispose of the wastewater in the most “cost effective and environmentally sensitive way.” While Stone said the city was very clear they have no intention of delaying the permit, she was optimistic the city will “stay open to that concept.” Exhausting all potential options for the permit is what Stone hopes to accomplish, in order to avoid the potential for a contested case, which she said no one wants. Stone said the city will presented its Direct Potable Reuse plan to the BSEACD board July 25. “I feel like, as leaders, we have an opportunity to come together and I’m really hopeful we can work toward a solution that works for everyone,” Stone said.
Wastewater: City, DSISD to discuss discharge permit Continued from pg. 1
invited to the meeting, which he said could include City Administrator Michelle Fisher, two council members and a city engineer. Ginger Faught, Dripping Springs deputy city administrator, said in an emailed response the city has not decided “exactly who will attend that meeting on the city’s behalf” outside of Mayor Todd Purcell and Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds. Two board members from the DSWSC were also invited, as were two board trustees. “The city administrator called me and asked to schedule a meeting so they could educate us and we understood their side of everything that was going on,” Gearing said. “We agreed to meet them.” Gearing said the district aims to understand “where they’re coming from” and what “their take is on this situation.” Faught said in an emailed response the meeting will not be open to the public as there will not be quorums from any of the entities present. “We realize that members of our community have voiced concern regarding the city’s permit application at recent DSISD school board meetings and we reached out to the district to offer
“You are entrusted with almost 5,000 children that may be drinking that water ... If this permit is granted, there will not be another review of it for five years. I’m not aware of any school district that will make a decision and not talk about it for five years.” – Sally Beggs, who spoke against the city’s proposed permit
a meeting to discuss any questions or concerns that the district might have regarding our permit application,” Faught said in her email. Dripping Springs is seeking to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to discharge close to 1 million gallons of treated effluent into Walnut Springs, a tributary of Onion Creek. Faught said 35 to 40 percent of the treated effluent would go to reuse. TCEQ has not approved or denied the Dripping Springs’ application at this time. Faught said the city is awaiting issuance of the draft permit. “I need to be educated myself on the permit they’re applying for,
the implications of the permit, if approved by TCEQ,” Gearing said. “And if there’s any response by (DSISD), what that response would be.” Nine residents spoke to the board Monday and addressed their concerns over the possible impact the discharge could have on the district. The majority of comments centered on recent studies performed by the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD), which showed recharge of the Trinity Aquifer by Onion Creek, from which DSWSC wells draw. Sally Beggs was concerned about the city’s permit and wanted guarantees that wastewa-
ter isn’t seeping into the Trinity and into DSWSC wells. The DSWSC provides water to all DSISD schools. “You are entrusted with almost 5,000 children that may be drinking that water,” Beggs said. “If this permit is granted, there will not be another review of it for five years. I’m not aware of any school district that will make a decision and not talk about it for five years.” One speaker said it was “just common sense” to formally ask the city to “guarantee water quality with appropriate science.” One former Dripping Springs teacher implored the district to take “that measure of assurance” to keep students safe. “If we’re seeing contaminants (in the water), it’s not safe,” the teacher said.
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Wimberley VFW bingo player Amanda Ogletree of Wimberley signals that she has filled in the right numbers for “bingo” on July 22. A near-record crowd at the July 22 VFW Bingo night in Wimberley raised nearly $2,000 for the families of the five Dallas police officers killed by a gunman earlier this month. The 180 bingo players at Friday’s games tied as the third largest crowd at the bingo games held every Friday at Wimberley’s VFW Post 6441 according to Post Commander Don Wheeler. Total proceeds topped just over $2,170. The bingo proceeds amounted to $1,950 with $221in donations. The post added money to make the total $2,200.
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Council members also requested the Endeavor turn in elevation drawings to council as another condition to the amendment. An Endeavor representative presented council with the company’s plan for Belterra Village, which will go near the southwest corner of U.S. 290 and Nutty Brown Road. The development will include space for retail venues, a medical office, a hotel, seniors housing, and other single-family residences. Announced anchors within the development include Sky Cinemas, Breed and Co., Spec’s, and Pet Supplies Plus, as well as various high-end restaurants. The development is projected to increase Dripping Springs’ sales tax revenue by $387,600, while increasing annual revenue by roughly $701,000. Fischer said Belterra
The development is projected to increase Dripping Springs’ sales tax revenue by $387,600, while increasing annual revenue by roughly $701,000. residents only voiced concern about the proposed heights of the hotel and seniors housing unit. The maximum height of buildings allowed in Dripping Springs is 40feet high. The Belterra Village proposal from Endeavor listed the hotel at 65-feet tall and the seniors housing unit at approximately 50-feet. Endeavor will return to council with renderings of the buildings, at which time the council will decide whether or not to approve a height variance. Fischer said concerns extend to the buildings
possibly intruding on the horizon view for residents, who did not sign on for a view of a city skyline. “The residents are concerned about what the structures are going to look like from their homes,” said Fischer. Endeavor’s presentation for the Belterra Village development estimates construction to be completed in two phases. The first phase is projected to be complete in the spring of 2018 and the second phase is projected for completion in 18 months.
Permits: Disagreement on B&Bs Continued from pg. 1
it changes the character Lawerence, who was of the neighborhood,” hoping for a vacation Dussler said. rental unit. The first application, Lawrence said the sought after by Kelvin maximum number Adams, was approved by of guests she would a 4-1 vote, but not withbe allowing was three out controversy. people. The Planning Adams said he applied and Zoning commission, for a CUP to operate a however, recommended bed and breakfast that a denial for her applicawould house no more tion by a 3-2 vote. than two people. Adams Lawrence’s neighbor said he did not see any said he isn’t sure how reason why this would two or three people be a nuisance to his would affect his life and neighborhood. he is happy that tourists After want to stay Adams in Wimberley. mentioned “Where “Where his house is do you want on the marthese people do you ket, Place to go when want these they’re here 2 council member spending people to Craig Fore money in asked if Wimberley?” go when he would the neighbor be willing “These they’re here said. to write are the people in that if who give us spending his house the money to money in sells, the rebuild our CUP will Wimberley? city.” not transfer Emotions to the new hit a high These are owners. point when Adams said the Wimberley the people yes and the city council board apwho give us denied Kathy proved his Weber’s apthe money application plication for a 4-1 with CUP. to rebuild Dussler Weber being the spoke through our city.” opposition. streaming But tears when –Wimberley resident council she implored on the disapproval had to redo the council to of a conditional use permit the vote approve her after City request for Adminisa CUP for a trator Don Ferguson told vacation home. council Fore’s stipulation However, 20 percent of was illegal. Council honWeber’s neighbors sent ored its original vote and letters to the city voicit passed 4-1 after Adams ing disapproval, which left the meeting. prompted a supermajorThe city council folity vote to approve the lowed by unanimously CUP. denying a CUP applied Aside from Dussler, for by resident Karen the council members all
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