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Lightning fire damages Dripping Springs area home
No one was injured early Monday after a large fire devastated a two-story, single family home in the Twin Lake Hills subdivision just outside of Dripping Springs. According to Lake Travis Fire Rescue officials, lightning woke up a resident in the home, which is located in the 17000 block of Avion Drive. That resident found the house on fire, and notified two other residents. All three residents in the home safely escaped, fire officials said. LTFR crews arrived and found the fire through the roof. Crews worked to extinguish the blaze with hand lines and ladder trucks. Assisting the LTFR was Oak Hill, Austin and Pflugerville fire departments, along with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and Austin Travis County EMS. The fire is currently under investigation. It’s unknown at this time how much in damages was caused by the blaze.
Luxury development to break ground in Dripping Springs
Funds set for tax credit housing BY MOSES LEOS III
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The Bunker Ranch development along U.S. 290 will have homes valued at up to $1 million.
BY MOSES LEOS III Ground could be broken within the next 30 days in a Dripping Springs subdivision that includes homes ranging from $500,000 and up. Construction of homes in the first phase of Bunker Ranch, a luxury master planned development along U.S. Highway 290, is expected to start within the next month, said
developer Jim Boushka. The subdivision is situated on a 214-acre property and will have 165 lots that range in size from three-quarters of an acre to larger. Boushka said homes in the property, which will be gated, is projected to have a price range of $500,000 to $1 million. Monticello Homes is currently contracted to construct 29 of the first
50 homes in the first phase of development. Currently, roads are complete within the subdivision and the entrance of the developement should be completed by the end of August. Boushka said Bunker Ranch is expected to be completed in four phases, with full buildout potentially occurring by the end of 2018.
“We’re hoping to bring other custom and high end builders,” Boushka said. Over a year ago, Boushka, along with Steve Harren, who is also a developer of Bunker Ranch, approached Dripping Springs for a development agreement for water service. Water will be provided by the city of Dripping Springs, while all homes will be on individual
septic systems. Boushka said developers are trying to maintain the natural “hill country” feel. He said developers attempted to keep as many trees as possible on the property. “I think that Dripping Springs is a fun little Texas town and I think a lot of people are trying to get out of the hustle and bustle of traffic in Austin,” Boushka said.
Legislation could revamp funding for children’s therapy BY MOSES LEOS III Legislation making its way to the Texas Senate could partially restore funding cut from speech, occupational and physical therapy services for disabled children. House Bill 25, by Sarah Davis (R-Houston), would appropriate $79 million in federal and state funds to the commission for Medicaid acute therapy services in 2018. The bill, which has four co-authors, would appropriate $84.1 million in 2019. The bill was voted out of committee and
House Bill 25, authored by Sarah Davis (R-Houston), would appropriate $79 million in federal and state funds to the commission for Medicaid acute therapy services in 2018. received bipartisan support, according to State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin). HB 25 was passed by a 21-0 vote with six absences. It now moves on to the Texas Senate Committee. Rodriguez added HB 25 demanded “the legislature’s immediate
attention” after severe cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates for acute therapy were made during the 2015 Legislative session. “Disabled children don’t enjoy the same fierce representation by paid advocates as the special interests who often shape the
A proposed workforce housing development in Dripping Springs moved one step closer to reality after $720,000 in state tax credits were awarded Friday. Those funds, awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, pave the way for developers of the 72-unit Western Springs apartment complex to move forward.
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Texas says goodbye to former governor BY MOSES LEOS III
legislature’s agenda behind the scenes ... Instead, it’s up to us – the members of the Texas Legislature – to set aside our differences and work together on their behalf. Every day we spend clashing over wedge issues represents a failure of leadership” Rodriguez said. As a result of the $350 million cut in December, several providers have left the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program, according to a Texas Tribune report, leaving the program in a state
A gregarious personality with a passion for education is how many remembered former Texas Governor and Dripping Springs resident Mark White, who passed away at age 77 this week. White, a graduate from the Baylor University School of Law, served as Texas’ attorney general and secretary of state before he was elected governor in 1983. His tenure lasted for one term and went from 1983 to 1987. During his tenure in the Governor’s Mansion, White, a Democrat, crusaded for education, based primarily on his mother, who was a firstgrade teacher, according
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Temporary lane closures along U.S. Highway 290 are upcoming as construction continues on the Roger Hanks Parkway extension. Construction crews will be doing concrete curb and drainage work Aug. 3 to Aug. 6. During this timeframe, the outer westbound lane of U.S. 290 near the construction site will be temporarily closed. This lane will close again Aug. 13 to Aug. 18 to allow construction crews to resurface asphalt.
Family Eldercare of Austin is hosting a weekly fan drive in Dripping Springs that will run through the end of August. The drive will provide donated fans at no cost to senior citizens, disabled residents, and those who have children in order to beat the deadly summer heat every Friday from July 28 to August 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Helping Hands Pantry (28900 Ranch Road 12) Recipients must be over age 55 or be disabled and receiving disability benefits or be in a household with children under 18 years of age. Recipients must also have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Proof of income and a photo ID must also be presented. To find out if you or someone you know is eligible, you can call the fan drive hotline at 512459-4326.
Hays County Vaccination Celebration
The Hays County Local Health Department and Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic are holding a week-long vaccination fair Aug. 7-11 for all children 18 years and younger who need vaccinations. The vaccines will be free for children who qualify. Vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7-11 at the clinic.
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has released preliminary flood insurance rate maps for public review and comment and will hold open house meetings on proposed changes. Meetings will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12, and from 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street. There will be no formal presentation. Property owners are encouraged to view the maps at maps. riskmap6.com to see the specific areas being remapped and how they may be affected.
LBJ Birthday Celebration
The Hays County Democratic Party will host its annual celebration of LBJ’s birthday 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 27 in Stone Hall at Texas Old Town in Kyle. “LBJ’s Boot Scootin’ Birthday Fiesta,” both a celebration and a fundraiser, is a free event that will feature office holders and candidates, a catered enchilada casserole dinner, music, art, and a live auction. For more information contact LBJ2017@
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The Show at DSRP
More than 50 juried artists will be featured at The SHOW of Dripping Springs, a two-day fine art event organized by The Artists Alliance of the Hill Country and cosponsored by the City of Dripping Springs. Artists will display their work in the 12,000-square foot airconditioned exhibition hall at Dripping Springs Ranch Park on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fine original artwork will include digital, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, printmaking, and woodwork from all over Texas, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Guest admission and parking to the event is free. For more information about the event, please visitwww. TheShowSpotlight.com. Do you know a free event to be included in Lagniappe? Send an email to christine@ haysfreepress.com.
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to his reports. Some of White’s policies included limiting class sizes, increasing teacher pay, and requiring competency testing for teachers. What is he most known for is instituting the first “No Pass, No Play” rule in Texas, a rule that remains in existence today. The rule, which was part of White’s 1984 education reform bill, stirred controversy across the football-crazy Lone Star State. Under No Pass, No Play, students at Texas public schools were required to pass all of their classes in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities and athletics. Kyle resident Calvin Kirkham, a longtime head
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coach at several schools, including Odessa Permian High, said White was “severely criticized” by many when No Pass, No Play was instituted. However, he believes White was later the recipient of praise based on the success of his rule. Kirkham, who had retired from coaching when White took office, said he had always emphasized academics over athletics even before No Pass, No Play. He also understood that some coaches felt the rule was “a little unfair” as it was punitive, and created instability when it came to depth charts. “It made you tow the line. There were coaches I knew where they thought football was the only thing in the world,” Kirkham said. “You needed to do both … it didn’t mean you have to be the best stu-
dent, but you do have to do what teachers required of you.” Tim Savoy, Hays CISD public information officer, said White’s No Pass, No Play policy is one of the visible changes to Texas’ school system people still see. It’s also part of his legacy that will continue to endure. Savoy said Hays CISD is an advocate for No Pass, No Play in all activities, which ranges from team sports and all UIL compeitions, which complement the academic experience. Savoy added No Pass, No Play made sure academics were up-to-standard for those in extracurricular activities. “The No Pass, No Play rule made it crystal clear that, first and foremost, students have to have a solid grasp of their academic content before
they could participate in extracurriculars,” Savoy said. Galen Zimmerman, Dripping Springs High athletic coordinator and head football coach, said following No Pass, No Play is an expectation at that campus. “We want kids that are going to excel both in the classroom and on the field,” Zimmerman said. Outside of the political realm, White was known as a kind person and a “wonderful big brother,” said Jane Kirkham, who during her studies at Baylor was a roommate to White’s sister, Betty. Jane Kirkham said White was close to his sister, and that he and his family was “very gracious.” She also said White was “very proud of Texas” and was a friend of public education. “He was gracious and very friendly, accepting and inclusive,” Jane Kirkham said. “He also had a sense of humor.” After his tenure as Governor, White moved to a small house in the Dripping Springs area with his wife, Linda Gale. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff statewide in White’s honor. White has been remembered by a handful of public officials on social media, including former President Bill Clinton.
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DSISD trustee earns leadership designation SUBMITTED REPORT Dripping Springs ISD trustee Mary Jane Hetrick has earned the designation of Master Trustee upon completion of Leadership TASB, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). During the fifth session, which was held June 22 – 24, school board members in the 2016–2017 Leadership TASB class made presentations of their team’s findings following year long research. Class participants researched each of the titles in the federal law known as Every Student Succeeds Act. Their research focused on the law’s topics that include education for disadvantaged students, English language learners, 21st century schools, training for school leaders, impact aid, and education for homeless students. The Leadership TASB class met in conjunction with TASB’s Summer Leadership Institute in Fort Worth. More than 1,000 new and veteran school leaders received extensive training on every facet of effective
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t has been a tad warmish around here. In fact, it’s so hot, birds are using potholders to pull worms out of the ground. It’s so hot, I saw two trees fighting over a dog. Cows are giving powdered milk. On the other hand, I know of a place where it is quite cool these days. The temperature on a recent July day at Vostok Station in Antarctica was minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit for the high and minus 62 degrees for the low. At these temperatures, the resident penguins are very comfortable. Thanks to oily, unwettable feathers on their outer layer and an inner layer of soft down feathers, plus a thick layer of fat, these birds stay toasty warm. There are 17 species of penguins, including the Adelle, a bird standing
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Sports Tiger cross country ready to roll for new year BY MOSES LEOS III
A competitive drive among returning and incoming talent is expected to push forward the Dripping Springs Tiger boys and girls cross country teams in 2017. For a Tiger program that’s achieved much success over the past few years, a continued want to improve could be the factor that leads to not only a district championship, but another trip to the UIL state meet this fall. That could be the case on the girls side, which aims to reach the UIL meet as a team for a third straight year. While the girls team graduated several seniors, a handful of returning runners are stepping up to fill their spots, said Marisa Parks, Dripping Springs head cross country coach. Parks said in the past, Dripping Springs’ girls team has had at least one
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Members of the Dripping Springs Tiger girls cross country team race off the starting line during the 2016 UIL Class 5A cross country championships. The Tigers earlier this month began preparing for the upcoming season.
stand out runner, along with a tight group of girls behind her. In 2017, the field is
wide open as the Tigers have several athletes returning from last year’s state meet team. All of the
Lady Tigers go 1-1 to open 2017 season
on during the course of the season. Parks said the boys team will lean on veterans such as Bryce Kalsu to lead the program. “What’s great is the most, if not all the guys, have studied the sport,” Parks said. “They have researched the best in the district and state. They’ve become students of the sport.” Preparing for the district meet, which will pit the Tigers against cross country powerhouses Boerne Champion and Marble Falls, is one of the early season goals. With the yearly change in dynamics, Parks said the teams continue to improve individually and collectively. Winning a district championship, along with reaching state and potentially winning medals is the goal. “The team outcome is what we’re looking for, but the kids are driven also,” Parks said.
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BY MOSES LEOS III Struggles in limiting a powerful Rouse Raiders offense hindered the Dripping Springs Tigers in a 25-14, 25-19, 25-20 season opening loss in a dual match at Cibolo Steele High Monday. But Dripping Springs rallied from its opening game defeat by rolling past the Cibolo Steele Knights in straight sets to even their record at 1-1 to start the season. Dripping Springs’ first game against Rouse was a battle between a pair of top five teams in the Class 5A Texas Girls Coaches Assocation state poll. But Rouse showed its might early and often, taking the first set 25-14. Leading the Raiders was seniors E’lan McCall, who scored a game-high 12 kills in the match, and Dani Cole, who followed with 11 kills. Dripping Springs fought back in the second and third sets, but was unable to recover en route to the loss. Dripping Springs struggled to bypass a formidable Raider front line, which tallied eight total blocks on the night. Tiger senior Graceyn Tippens tallied a team high nine kills in the match, while sophomore Avery Kalsu finished with 12 assists. Dripping Springs’ fortunes changed in the second game of the night, as they surpassed Class 6A foe Steele 25-19, 25-19, 25-12. The Tigers received additional offensive support as four players finished with five or more kills. Tippens closed the match with nine kills, while seniors Darby Stowers and Ava Pritchard
girls, with the exception of the freshman class, have had experience running in the state meet,
which Parks said is a huge advantage. “You can’t replace that type of experience,” Parks said. “They’ve been in a high-pressure situation” Learning from previous leaders may also be a key for success, both on the boys and girls teams. Parks said both programs have seen a variety of leadership personalities come through, with those previous leaders showing them “how it’s done.” As a result, Parks has seen the current crop of Tigers have adapted to those leadership styles. “Cross country is a different animal, it’s not all the hype. It’s a different motivation,” Parks said. “They are incredibly and intrinsically motivated to wake up at 6 a.m. and knock out six miles.” On the boys side, Dripping Springs brings a wealth of talent to the table. Parks said experience is what the boys team aims to work
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Graceyn Tippens drives the ball over the net for a kill in the Regional Quarterfinals against Alamo Heights in November 2016. Dripping Springs’ 2017 campaign began Monday when the team went 1-1 in a dual match at Cibolo Steele High.
each had six kills. Kalsu and sophomore Sarah Nading combined for 28 assists in the match. Nading finished with 16 assists, while Kalsu had 12. Dripping Springs will make the trip to Pearland this weekend as the Tigers participate in the 2017 Adidas John Turner Classic. The Tigers opened pool play Thursday against Flower Mound Marcus, St. Agnes of Pearland and Second Baptist.
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Lora Myrick, president of BetCo consulting, said the TDHCA staff and board of directors recommended awarding Western Springs the tax credits. Western Springs was one of two developments in the Region VII, rural division that received funding from the TDHCA. Myrick said five applications were submitted for funding in the Region VII, rural division. The $720,000 given to Western Springs are part of the $67 million in housing tax credits awarded by the TDHCA this year. The Housing Tax Credit Program, authorized under the Internal Revenue Code, is the state’s primary
means of directing private capital toward the development of affordable rental housing, according to a press release. Investors purchase credits allocated to developers, which they may apply toward their federal tax liability each year for 10 years on a dollar-for-dollar basis in exchange for their investment in the property. Developers use proceeds from the sale as financing for their property. The credits are designed to cover approximately 70 percent of each property’s eligible development costs. “The tax credits allocated today give cities and communities long term solutions for sustainable
and purposeful growth, providing a positive impact on local economies by retaining existing households and attracting new residents,” Tim Irvine, executive director of the TDHCA said in a statement. Myrick said developers for Western Springs would begin the process of signing and submitting paper work and documents in order to accept the tax credits. In March, the Dripping Springs City Council approved a resolution in support of Western Springs’ application for tax credits. “We’re grateful and happy that we’ve received this
“They helped establish a solid foundation for Brianna to be able to get her life back on track that a typically developing child would do,” Dupuie said. But Dupuie said she’s also has been hindered by the severe budget cuts to children’s therapy services. Her daughter lost access to physical therapy after their provider left ECI due to the cuts. When she called Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to find an alternate provider, she was told the nearest physical therapist would require a 1,200 mile round trip drive. “They told me that’s acceptable,” Dena said. “I told them they’re out of their cotton-pickin’ mind.” Other hurdles include the possibility of services being cut altogether, which would require a parent to reapply with the HHSC. Dupuie said she waited for roughly six months before her daughter’s case was reevaluated. Dupuie, who was
a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the HHSC, said the legislature’s cuts in 2015 were made based on what she believes was “faulty data.” Now Dupuie has joined other parents in trying to get legislators to restore funding back to children’s therapy services. Dupuie said she’s contacted Gov. Greg Abbott’s office to address funding in the special session. She’s also attended several committee hearings regarding the topic. Dupuie and her husband, Scott, are also trying to help donate money to non-profit organizations such as ECI. Working as realtors in the Dripping Springs area, the Dupuies offer to give 10 percent of their commission to homebuyer’s charity of choice. “I don’t want to see (ECI) go away. We know it’s in jeopardy. We want to do our part to raise money for them and ensure it stays to help children in Central Texas,” Dupuie said.
award,” Myrick said. With the award monies, Myrick hopes it can alleviate the need for workforce housing in the Dripping Springs area. She said developers of Western Springs heard from city officials, as well as local employers, about the need for workforce housing, which selects residents based on income. One of the primary issues in Dripping Springs
is the volume of the workforce commuting into the city. Western Springs, which is to be a two-story multi-family development, is projected to have 25 percent market value apartments and 75 percent income restricted. “It could help with housing, so people can work and live there and have some roots in the community,” Myrick said.
“And hopefully, they could become homebuyers in the future and be permanent residents.” The timeframe from acceptance of funds to the opening of the apartment complex is approximately 24 months, Myrick said. “We want to make sure everyone is on the same page and nothing comes up,” Myrick said. “We’re still working on that and so far, so good.”
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Continued from pg. 1 of limbo. ECI is a statewide program for families with children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays, disabilities or certain diagnoses, such as Autism. The importance of therapy services for children living with developmental disabilities is never lost with Kyle resident and foster parent Dena Dupuie. It was through those services that Dupuie helped her now adopted daughter, Brianna, overcome complications from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffered when a babysitter shook her ten years ago. Through ECI, Dupuie was able to receive occupational, physical and speech therapies for her daughter. Dupuie was taught sign language, as well as the use of cards and pictures, as a way to communicate with her daughter. Occupational and Physical Therapy also provided Dena valuable tools to assist with Brianna as well.
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