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Thursday, August 11, 2016
County to decide on jail bond next week BY CYNDY SLOVAK-BARTON csb@haysfreepress.com
A move toward a $108 million county jail expansion/renovation bond is expected to be made at next week’s Hays County Commissioners Court meeting. Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting heard a presentation
that included the Hays County sheriff, district attorney, San Marcos chief of police and others in support of a November bond package. Hays County’s bond proposal includes various upgrades at the government center ($46 million) and $62 million at the Uhland Road jail facility. “It (the jail) has clearly become a money hole, if you want
to call it that ... a money pit,” Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Will Conley said. “We have clearly reached that point where we need to make these investments.” Sheriff Gary Cutler said changes made years ago altered the way the county did business when it comes to inmates and prisoner processing. The “diversion tactics”, as
Who are the players in the Dripping Springs wastewater saga?
Cutler called them, included using ankle monitors for those not needing to be put directly in jail and working with Austin Police to turn around evidence faster. Cutler said the tactics helped with overcrowding issues. But the jail – even with the timesaving tactics – has reached capacity, Questions now arise over
HAYS COUNTY On Aug. 2, Hays County Commissioners passed an interlocal agreement allowing the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to develop monitoring wells in the Trinity Aquifer. Within the agreement, the county would allocate roughly $100,000 to BSEACD for development of the well, which could result in a revised Groundwater Availability Model from the Texas Water Development Board.
safety, not just for the prisoners, but for the public and employees as well, according to Conley, Judge Bert Cobb and others. Because the Hays County jail is not large enough to house all prisoners on site, the county currently outsources prisoners to other jails in the area, including Bastrop and Guadalupe
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Teen killed in FM 150 wreck BY MOSES LEOS III
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PROTECT OUR WATER A community action group that opposes the city in its discharge permit request. POW claims nitrates and phosphates in the discharged wastewater could cause algae bloom that would “degrade water quality for up to 11 miles downstream,” according to its website. Also is concerned groundwater and water wells, including DSWSC wells, could be at risk for contamination.
Received an application from the city of Dripping Springs in October 2015 for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, which called for an expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. TCEQ is responsible for approval or denial of wastewater and stormwater permits across the state.
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS
DRIPPING SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
Seeks a discharge permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as part of its wastewater treatment plan expansion project. The permit calls for increasing capacity of its wastewater plant to 995,000 gallons per day, with discharge of treated effluent going into Walnut Springs, which is a tributary of Onion Creek. City officials say roughly 35 to 40 percent of the treated effluent would be reused, with discharge not occurring for another two to three years.
The DSWSC supplies the majority of water to the Dripping Springs area and to the Dripping Springs Independent School district. DSWSC wells draw from the Trinity Aquifer, which the BSEACD’s study says could be affected by the city’s discharge permit. As of August 10, the DSWSC has not discussed the topic of the city’s discharge permit during open meetings. The DSWSC has applied with the HTGCD to pump additional water from the Trinity Aquifer to meet the needs of the city.
DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Invited last week to meet with city of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation officials in regards to the city’s wastewater discharge permit. In July, DSISD held off on taking a stance on the city’s permit until the school board gathered more information. DSISD obtains water for all schools within the district from the DSWSC.
Followed the BSEACD’s lead and passed a resolution asking Dripping Springs to delay its permit to allow for more research. The district’s goal is to conserve, preserve, recharge and prevent waste of groundwater within western Hays County.
BARTON SPRINGS/ EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT • Passed a resolution opposing Dripping Springs’ proposed discharge permit in order to allow for more research to be conducted. • Was concerned the city’s permit could degrade Onion Creek as a source of drinking water. BSEACD sought to protect property values of downstream landowners and support aquatic life. • Sponsored a study that showed stream flow loss in Onion Creek, which it believes shows recharge of the Trinity Aquifer from the creek. As a result of House Bill 3405, BSEACD regulates what were “white zones” over the Trinity Aquifer. • On Aug. 2, Hays County Commissioners approved an inter local agreement to allow the BSEACD to develop a multiport monitoring well for the Trinity.
Deadly balloon crash claims locals BY MOSES LEOS III
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A Wimberley couple has been identified as two of the 16 people who were killed in what’s been deemed as the worst hot air balloon accident in U.S. history. According to multiple reports, family and friends have confirmed Ross Chalk, 60, and Sandra Chalk, 55, as two victims in the hot air balloon crash near Lockhart on July 30. The accident occurred when a Balony Kubcek BB852 model hot air balloon crashed into a field near Jolley Road after striking high voltage power lines, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report. All 16 passengers, including pilot Alfred “Skip” Nichols, of Kyle, were killed, with
According to multiple reports, family and friends have confirmed Ross Chalk, 60, and Sandra Chalk, 55, as two victims in the hot air balloon crash near Lockhart on July 30. the balloon “substantially damaged” due to impact forces and post-crash fire, the report said. All victims were found near the gondola, with the balloon found 3/4ths of a mile away, according to NTSB officials. NTSB officials said August 1 the company which owned the balloon, Heart of Texas Balloon Rides, had a flight scheduled to take off at 6:49 a.m. July 30, but experienced a 20-minute delay. According to a report from the San Antonio Express News, a source close to the
investigation said Nichols may not have seen the power lines ahead and may have been attempting to descend through a break in the clouds. To date, 15 of the 16 victims have been officially identified, according to a report in the Austin American-Statesman. Heart of Texas Balloon Rides, according to multiple reports, had a balloon experience a hard landing in an open field near a Kyle church in 2014. Two people were injured in the accident. It is unknown who was piloting that balloon during that incident.
One teen was killed and three others were seriously injured early Wednesday after a single vehicle accident along FM 150 near Driftwood. Authorities identified the deceased as Devin Dienst, 16, of Driftwood, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Hays County Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Terry Kyle. Three others teens were seriously injured and were transported to St. David’s Hospital South in Austin. Wednesday’s accident occurred at 12:44 a.m. roughly a mile from Driftwood, a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson said. According to the spokesperson, a 1998 Ford Explorer, driven by Derek Dienst, 17, of Driftwood, was travelling northbound on FM 150 approaching
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Fireman fired for sharing wreck photos BY MOSES LEOS III
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A Hays County Emergency Services District No. 6 (ESD 6)/North Hays County Fire Rescue probationary firefighter was fired Thursday after an internal investigation discovered the employee posted “inappropriate photos” of a fatality accident on social media. According to an ESD 6 press release, the district began its investigation after they were notified of the photos being posted on a social media site. The photos, allegedly posted by an ESD 6 employee, were subsequent to a motor vehicle accident the district responded to Wednesday “involving a fatality and several other
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
The CUP stops here?
Wimberley steps back from short-term rentals
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BY MOSES LEOS III
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A moratorium on conditional use permits for short-term vacation rental units in Wimberley could be on the horizon as the city council plans to discuss the topic further at its next meeting. While the length of the proposed moratorium is unknown, Place 3 council member Gary Barchfeld hopes it could allow the city to create a committee to hear all sides of an issue that’s divided the city. “I want to get some input from citizens. Both the lodging community and citizens in general,” PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III Barchfeld said. “There Residents packed the house at the Aug. 4 meeting of the Wimare going to be a lot of berley City Council, largely to discuss conditional use permits. decisions that are going to be made. We want to get short-term rentals said “going to take a lot of time input from individuals so Wimberley is a “tourism to start with” to talk with we can make fair judgtown, no matter who likes all parties involved in the ments [on CUPs].” it or doesn’t like it.” issue. Council debated the While the lodging own“I know this sounds concept of a moratorium er advocated for coming like having world peace,” Aug. 4 with Barchfeld to an agreement on the Barchfeld said. “This is a seeking a 60- to 90-day issue, she said short-term good community. I want hold on issuing CUPs. rentals were not “going to Don Ferguson, Wimber- to unify the people and quit.” ley city administrator, said this is my attempt.” “Whether you like it Mayor Mac McCullough the flow of applications or not, lodging is what was in favor of creating a for CUPs for short term makes this city turn,” the committee, but believed rentals would continue, owner said. “Something’s as a result of the city’s new a 30-day moratorium was got to change.” needed. enforcement policy. Resident Craig Reights McCullough was conIn March, the city said short-term rental cerned that a potential approved a compliance units were “disturbing” moratoripolicy for for area residents and um of 60 pre-ex“I know this neighborhoods. to 90 days isting, He said other cities, could affect non-consounds like such as Austin, have plans for all forming banned future vacation shorthaving world applicants, rental permits. Reights with many term said it was time for rental peace ... This not in the council to “get smart and “same vein” facilities. stop approving short term as those who Facility is a good rentals.” are adhering owners community. I to standards. “We’re not equipped must “When you to handle complaints apply for want to unify do a morof vacation party housa CUP if es,” Reights said. “The atorium in they are the people problem is the city has anything, it’s unable to allowed party houses to a significant show five and this is my be allowed in peaceful impediment years of or significant neighborhoods where continued attempt.” families have safe and priobstacle you business –Gary Barchfeld, vate homes.” put into the or sign an Wimberley City Council Robby Walker said the community,” affidavit Member issue of short-term rentMcCullough stating so, als is “more divisive than said. “And I or have ever now.” feel like we’re obliged to received complaints from Walker said Barchadjacent property owners. serve the community in a feld was “on the right timely manner. I get the “You’re going to see direction” in bringing a significance of why we’re a continual stream [of wanting to review this, but committee together to CUPs], guys,” Ferguson “figure out how to do this I don’t know if we’ll reach said. “Operators are and how to be Wimberley a conclusion.” coming on a regular basis. strong.” While council debated You’ll see a steady stream.” “We want to be fair and Barchfeld said the city is on a possible moratoriwe want to be treat“split between friends and um, residents took to the ed fairly,” Walker said. Aug. 4 meeting to express neighbors” on short-term “There’s a way it can work their views on the topic. vacation rental facilities for everyone and not one One lodging owner in the city. He advocated way or another.” for the 60 to 90 days, as it’s who spoke in favor of
Fatality: Teen killed in FM 150 wreck miles per hour and weather conditions were clear and dry, the spokesperson said. Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident. On Wednesday, Katherine Anne Porter school principal Dr. Erin Flynn sent a letter to parents regarding the accident. Flynn confirmed Dienst’s death in the letter and also confirmed Derek and the
Accident/Major 12:45 a.m. - 113XX W Fm 150 - Aug. 3 Accident/Major 4:00 a.m. - Fm 967 at Brangus Rd - Aug. 3 Criminal Trespass 8:43 p.m. - 2XX Shelf Rock Ln - Aug. 3 Assault/Public Servant 11:09 p.m. - X Concord Cir - Aug. 4 Environmental Crime 7:59 p.m. - 4XX Hawthorne Loop - Aug. 5 Sexual Assault/of Child 10:56 a.m. - 208XX Fm 150 W - Aug. 7
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Burglary/Habitation 3:03 p.m. - 7XX Old Fitzhugh Rd - Aug. 3 Burglary/Vehicle 7:09 a.m. - 5XX Tom Sawyer Rd - Aug. 3 Burglary/Vehicle 8:49 a.m. 5XX Tom Sawyer - Aug. 3 Criminal Trespass 9:57 p.m. - Community Pool - Aug. 3 Environmental Crime 10:12 a.m. - Area of Roy Creek Trl - Aug. 3 Theft 2:29 p.m. - 12XX Bear Cat Canyon - Aug. 3 Theft 10:37 a.m. - 3XX Wynnpage Dr - Aug. 4 Criminal Trespass 8:28 a.m. - 1XX Pempberton Way - Aug. 5 Burglary/Vehicle 5:56 p.m. - 2XX Beckys Way - Aug. 6 Theft 6:04 a.m. - 141XX Trautwein Rd - Aug. 6 Assault/Aggravated 10:47 a.m. - 1XX Garnett Ln - Aug. 7 Criminal Trespass 12:02 p.m. - 1XX Garnett Ln - Aug. 7 Theft 5:43 p.m. - 1XX Thatchers Ct - Aug. 7 Criminal Trespass 2:19 p.m. - Roy Creek Trl at Hill View Trl - Aug. 8
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Theft 11:26 a.m. - 1XX Hub Dr - Aug. 3 Narcotics 4:58 p.m. - Wimberley Substation - Aug. 4 Accident/Major 8:56 p.m. - Rr 12 at Half A Mile North of Dq - Aug. 5 Accident/Major 11:43 a.m. - 15XX Red Corral Ranch Rd - Aug. 6 Assault 10:03 p.m. - Wimberley Rv Park/Storage - Aug. 6 Assault 10:27 p.m. - 3XX Camino Ashley - Aug. 6 Criminal Trespass 4:16 p.m. - Old Glory Ranch Gate House - Aug. 6 Fraud 10:17 a.m. - 73XX Rr 12 - Aug. 6 Fraud 5:23 p.m. - 11XX High Mesa Dr - Aug. 6 Accident/Major 2:59 a.m. - Mountain View Lodge - Aug. 7 Criminal Trespass 5:16 p.m. - 3XX Mill Race Ln - Aug. 7 Criminal Trespass 5:18 p.m. - 30XX Narrows Rd - Aug. 7 Possession/Marijuana 12:13 a.m. - Casa Cantera Hill Country Priemer - Aug. 7 Accident/Major 10:35 p.m. - Fm 3237 at Loneman Mountain Rd - Aug. 8 Theft/Identity 5:53 p.m. - Wimberley Substation - Aug. 8
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Onion Creek when the vehicle drove off the side of the road and into the grass. The vehicle continued off the road and crashed into a tree on the east side of the highway. The spokesperson said the vehicle drove off the road at an unsafe speed. It is unknown at this time how fast the vehicle was going. The speed limit along that stretch of FM 150 is 55
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two others who were injured in the accident were also students at KAPS. “As this comes so close on the heels of the loss of Austen King, I would simply ask that you keep all families involved and our students in your closest thoughts and prayers,” Flynn wrote in the letter. “They will all need our comfort and support as they grapple through this tragedy.”
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Show off your car or motorcycle and compete in the Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show. This annual event will be held on Mercer Street Aug. 20
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Blood drive
On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. come out and give blood at Compass Church (at
Obituaries HAYDON Betty Lee Haydon, born in Driftwood, TX on March 14, 1930 to Victor Earl Butler and Ola Breed Butler, went to meet her Heavenly Father July 31, 2016. Betty attended school in Dripping Springs and graduated in 1947. During this time, she and her mother worked as one of the first telephone operators in the Dripping Springs area. Betty married her friend and true love, Charlie Neal (Buck) Haydon, on July 24, 1950 in Dripping Springs. Her family always took great pleasure in her creativeness, imagination, sense of humor and quick wit. She was known as a skillful seamstress who cleverly made decorated pieces for her home as well has her children’s. She was known for her delicious banana nut cakes. Buck and Betty enjoyed traveling. Their trips included cruises, mission trips and many other trips to various states. Betty was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Dripping Springs where she earlier taught Sunday school and enjoyed being involved in all church activities. She also had the honor of being a deacon’s wife. Betty is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Vicky Schmidt. Betty is survived by her husband Buck of 66 years; daughters, Connie Brown and husband, Buster, and Cathy Tomerlin and husband, Gary of Dripping Springs; son, Barry Haydon and wife, Kathie of Austin; grandchildren, Julie Gunter and husband, Chris, of Marble Falls, Sarah Tomerlin of Dallas, and Carter Neal Haydon of Austin; greatgranddaughters Taylor and Kara Gunter of Marble Falls; grandson, Michael Brown and wife, Krissy of Riverside, Missouri; greatgrandsons, Jacob and Devin Brown of Ormond
Beach, Florida; and nieces, Tonja Schmidt Long and Terri Schmidt Harrell and their families of Austin. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at the Frist Baptist Church in Dripping Springs with burial following at Phillips Cemetery, Dripping Springs. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hill Country Care for their loving and excellent care of Mama. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church Dripping Springs Building Fund or Hill Country Care Bluebonnet Auxiliary. Condolences may be sent to: www. harrellfuneralhomes.com.
KING Austen Alexander King, 15, passed away July 28, 2016 in Dripping Springs, TX. Austen was born April 7, 2001 in Austin, TX to Harrell and Sheila King. He is survived by his parents Harrell and Sheila; siblings, Amy Tilt and husband Aaron, Melissa King, Alex King, and Katie King; and grandparents, Roger and Janie Chandler. Austen is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other loving relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Kelly Chandler. Austen attended Katherine Anne Porter School (KAPS) and was an active member of the Young Marines. He was learning to play the guitar and was in general a good spirited young man. He enjoyed his school and valued his activities. Austen was an amazing, wonderful and fun loving person. He loved his family and friends with his whole heart. Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Henly Baptist Church, Henly, TX. Austen was laid to rest in Phillips Cemetery in Dripping Springs, TX.
the intersection of RR 12 & Hamilton Pool Road). Plenty of appointments are available and each donor will receive a free movie ticket from Alamo Drafthouse. Sign up online today at ww2. inyourhandsonline.org to reserve your spot.
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On Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. come out to Longhorn River Ranch (3201 Ranch Road 165 in Dripping Springs) for this annual event.
Since 2012, the Dripping Springs Knights of Columbus have organized the Hill Country Shootout sporting clay tournament. Proceeds from the event directly support a variety of charitable activities throughout our community. Visit www.hillcountry-
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Rare bird sightings may be closer than you think BY JERRY HALL
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y recent bird sightings have included whitewinged doves, house sparrows, cardinals, titmice and golden-fronted woodpeckers, all in my back yard and nothing to get excited about. However, other folks have seen quite a variety of avian delights, both in Texas and around the nation. For example, Bill and Bobbie Wofford of San Marcos spotted bob-white quail and two caracaras not far from Staples. Around the state, a flame-colored tanager was seen at Big Bend National Park and a
white-collared seedeater showed up at San Ygnacio Bird Sanctuary. A Bachman’s sparrow was identified in Jasper County, a brown booby at Benbrook Lake and a masked booby near Houston. Three green parakeets were seen in Brownsville and a duskycapped flycatcher near Fort Worth. Nationally, unusual sightings include a great knot at Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge and a ruff at Juppa Park in Massachusetts. The moral, of course, is to keep on looking – you just never know what will show up. And if a ruff shows up in your back yard, please let me know.
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Sports
Looking to repeat
Tiger volleyball begins state title defense BY MOSES LEOS III
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Over his five-year tenure as head volleyball coach at Dripping Springs, Michael Kane has cultivated a program that’s claimed four straight district titles, three straight UIL state tournament appearances and a state championship. Of course, accomplishing those feats now places a Texas-sized target on the back of the Lady Tiger program. Such is the case for Dripping Springs in 2016, as the team began its path toward defending the state title this week.
A Lady Tiger volleyball player sets the ball into the air during a scrimmage played Saturday at Tiger Gym. (photo by Moses Leos II)
“They’re being handed a program that expects to win and knows how to win.” –Michael Kane, volleyball coach
While many new faces will comprise the Dripping Springs lineup, Kane said the expectation to win continues to remain the same. “They’re being handed a program that expects to win and knows how to win,” Kane said. “They understand the responsibility of that, and it’s going to pay dividends for us down the road.” Dripping Springs, which began the
season Monday, will seek to fill the void left by a senior-laden, veteran group that claimed the state title. Adjusting to a younger team, however, has been “exciting” for Kane, as he said the program not only has talent, but “some hidden talent for the most part.” Leading the Lady Tigers will be seniors Kara Kelley, Karen Crews, who has committed to Alabama, and junior Graceyn Tippens, who has committed to the University of Denver. Joining them are Maya Clausen, Hailey Foster and Bryce Potter, who were also a part of the 2016 Tiger program. Kane said the team “expects great things this year from Ava Pritchard,”
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Tigers take to the field for fall ball Right: Johnny Hoyle watches the football into his hands as he makes a catch while working with the Tigers’ wide receivers assistant coach Brad Layman during the first day of football practice Monday morning at Dripping Springs High School. Inset: Dripping Springs’ assistant coach Carlos De La Cerda, who works with running backs, pitches the football out to a player during the first day of practice on Monday morning at the High School.
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Tigers volley towards success Left: Freshman Emily Dart hits the ball with a forehand stroke during tryouts at Dripping Springs High School on Saturday morning. About 20 freshmen student athletes were trying to make the team. Right: Tyler Cave, a freshman at Dripping Springs High School reaches to make a volley during tryouts on Saturday morning. Head Tennis Coach Cary Jackson was looking to fill openings on the team for six girls and four boys to round out the team of 50 student athletes.
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Education DSISD tax rate swap talks coming STAFF REPORT
The Dripping Springs ISD will hold a trio of public meetings regarding the proposed restructuring of the district’s tax rate that will be put before voters in an election scheduled for Sept. 10. One public meeting will be held Aug. 19, with two additional meetings taking place on Aug. 24. All three meetings will be held at the DSISD administration board room. The DSISD tax rate for 2016-2017 has been set at $1.52 per $100 in property value, which is the same as it has been each of the past two years.
However, the total tax rate is being restructured, which requires voter approval, according to the district. School district tax rates are comprised of Maintenance and Operations (M&O), which provides funding for all operating expenses to run the district and serve students. The tax rate also includes the Interest and Sinking (I&S) piece, which is used to repay previously approved bond debt. The current rate for M&O is $1.04 and the current rate for I&S is $0.48. Under the restructuring, the proposed M&O rate increases to $1.17 and
DSISD’s tax rate election: What you need to know Current tax rate $1.52 per $100 taxable valuation Proposed tax rate for 2016-17 $1.52 per $100 taxable valuation
WHAT WILL DRIPPING SPRINGS’ TAX SWAP LOOK LIKE IF APPROVED BY VOTERS?
Deadline to register to vote: Aug. 11 Election Day: Sept. 10 Public meetings: – Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – Wednesday, Aug. 24, 8:00 a.m. – Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6:00 p.m.
the proposed I&S rate decreases to $0.35. Both the current and proposed rates total $1.52.
Current Proposed (2015-16) (2016-17) M&O $1.04
$1.17
I&S $.48
$.35
Total
$1.52 per $100 valuation
$1.52 per $100 valuation
DSISD’s “tax swap” is a response to the current state school funding formula that will place
Dripping Springs ISD back in “recapture” status in 2016-17. Recapture, also known
as the Robin Hood plan, is a system used in Texas to redistribute money from “property-wealthy” school districts to “property-poor” school districts. According to the district, benefits from additional operating revenues from the growing tax base in the community for DSISD is offset by recapture. The tax swap will help alleviate the loss by increasing the amount that DSISD has available for M&O expenses, while still meeting the district’s debt obligations. Early voting for the tax swap election runs from Aug. 24 to Sept. 6, with Election Day on Sept. 10.
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while young talents such as Alexis Hyadt, Darby Stoward and Bailey Hill are “there skill wise.” “For me, there’s a lot of kids that have been sitting in the background, waiting for an opportunity to be successful,” Kane said. Tippens said preseason practice has seen the team show “good effort and energy” from the team. Crews said the Lady Tigers are working with the young talent in order to “get everyone used to playing with each other.” “We’re really pumped for this season coming up,” Tippens said. “We have a young team, so for a lot of girls, it’s their time now, so they’re ready to take over.” Tippens said the team, which is taking each other in, is showing a “humble confidence” as they’re working to defend their title. As leaders, Crews said the upperclassmen are showing younger players “how to be confident [on the floor] and have energy.” “Everything is new to us, but we can still compete and still get the job done that we did last year,” Tippens said. “It’s a matter of energy and effort.” The change in roster also coincides with a change in district scenery for the Tigers as well. The new 27-5A district pits the Lady Tigers against 5A, Region IV powerhouses such as Kerrville Tivy, Alamo Heights and Boerne Champion. Kane said the program is familiar with many of its new district opponents, as
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Dripping Springs began their state defense last week as they began pre-season workouts. But on Monday, Dripping Springs dropped their season opener to Cibolo Steele 25-27, 25-20, 22-25, 19-25.
“We have a young team, so for a lot of girls, it’s their time now, so they’re ready to take over.” –Graceyn Tippens, junior
they’ve squared off against a few of them in the postseason at some point. “It’s going to bring out the best in us,” Kane said. Using “every second of
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Continued from pg. 3 singers to begin rehearsals for the 2016 holiday performances. Please register online at www. wimberleycommunitychorus.org or call Dixie Camp at 512-517-3111 more information.
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Housing market should stay flexible D
ear Terese, Do you think our state will see a housing bubble like other states have experienced due to quickly rising home prices? Wayne Dear Wayne, Ali Anari recently addressed this question in the Journal of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. His research indicates that the supply side of Texas’ housing market is more flexible than the nation’s
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as well as California’s and New York’s. The state’s housing supply is currently in the growing phase of a construction cycle that began after the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Population is the single most important determinant of
demand for housing units. As population grows in a region, the region’s housing market must be able to supply more housing units; otherwise, higher housing demand leads to higher home prices. Texas’ abundance of available land and the relative ease of acquiring it are key to the housing market’s flexibility. Dear Terese, Do many sellers offer a rent-to-own property? Lee
Dear Lee, Although rare, this type of set up helps homeowners find an eager buyer and a long-term renter who can provide a steady income while caring for the house on the owner’s behalf. There is a downside, the renter could change their mind and opt out of the agreement. I can assist with the details of the purchase offer, but buyers will need an attorney to understand the financing and
legal implications. I would also advise the buyer to obtain a home inspection. Owners normally will request a security deposit. Often, a portion of the rent is set aside to be used as a down payment on the house at a later date. The contract should also spell out how funds will be held by owners, under what conditions the sale will take place, and who is responsible for maintenance and repairs.
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Jail Bond
Continued from pg. 1 counties. with oranges, and grapes Shannon Herklotz, aswith grapes,” Herklotz sistant director of Inspecsaid. tions & Jail Management Because of the county’s for the Texas Commispopulation acceleration, sion on Jail and with Standards, prisoners said there is a being sent “These liability issue to other when prisonguys aren’t facilities, ers must be problems will transported arise. in here for off site. District singing “These Attorney Wes guys aren’t in Mau said too loud here for singthat when ing too loud attorneys in church in church,” he need to meet said. “These with their ... These inmates will clients, sheract up.” inmates will iff deputies Herklotz must drive act up.” also said that and pick up more beds the prisoner were needed “sometimes – Shannon than actual for a 30-minHerklotz, assistant inmates to ute meeting.” director of Inspections & Jail house the “There are Management for the different clasintangible Texas Commission sifications of costs of houson Jail Standards inmates. ing people The current out of the facility has 362 beds. county,” he said. The bond package as Mau added that transproposed would add an portation takes a lot of additional 192 beds. time, as well as delays in “You’ve got to put apcases because attorneys ples with apples, oranges cannot always meet with
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Lt. Julie Villalpando shows a jail cell door that has deteriorated despite ongoing maintenance. The Hays County Jail was built in 1989.
clients when the prisoner is housed elsewhere. Because of crowding, the District Attorney’s office is pressured into clearing out people as fast as possible, Mau said. While commissioners did not formally propose the bond election yet, most of the commissioners seemed in favor of the idea.
Conley and Pct. 2 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe sat on the committee overseeing the bond options and both expressed support for the proposal. Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant said he thought the pared down Option B gave the county flexibility for future expansion.
Fired
Continued from pg. 1 injured individuals. On Wednesday, Devin Dienst, 16, of Driftwood, was killed in a single vehicle accident that occurred along FM 150 near Driftwood. The accident left three other teenagers seriously injured. An internal investiation “was promptly commenced into the allegations,” which concluded information and photographs related to the accident were “inappropriately posted” by a probationary firefighter, which was in violation of ESD 6 policy. The employee was fired on Thursday morning, according to the release. In a statement, the district, on behalf of its commissioners, paid staff and volunteer personnel, expressed its “most sincere and deepest sympathy and condolences to
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any further comment as “it is a personnel matter and out of respect for the family of those involved,” according to the release.
“By taking Option B now, I think we’re doing what’s fiscally responsible,” he said. After questioning consultants on the communications center expansion, Cobb hinted that he supported the project. “We don’t want a Taj Mahal, but we want something to fit our needs,” Cobb said. We don’t want to get into the negative spiral of maintenance costs on an old building, he added. Conley said he thought the idea of continuing to throw money at an old facility was fiscally irresponsible. He added people have to “understand there is another side to the ledger.” He added a new facility would make the community and jail employees safer. “These are not people we want in our subdivision,” he said, regarding many of the prisoners held in Hays County. “We will become a safer community, not only for our citizens, but also for the employees if the new facility is built.”
Hays County Jail by the numbers $166 MILLION Cost of new jail $108 MILLION Bond proposal on table $46 MILLION Upgrades at government center $62 MILLION Upgrades at current Uhland Road jail site 192 additional beds 19 out of 21 Hays County incarceration rate third lowest in state of counties of similar size 554% Hays County projected growth rate by 2030 103,640 square feet proposed additional square footage Hays County has held an incarceration rate of 1.95 per 1,000 residents, third lowest in the state for counties of similar size (100,000 to 300,000 in population). The state incarceration average is 2.16.
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Welcome back to school! COMMUNITY EVENTS
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Start the school year off right with
Back to School Fiesta
On Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.- noon, Wimberley United Methodist Church will host the Barnabas Connection’s annual event to kickstart the new school year. Each pre-registered student receives school supplies appropriate to their grade level, a new backpack, and a Payless Shoes gift card. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of the Fiesta but supplies are first come, first serve. Local groups will provide vision screenings, free books on reading level, snacks, haircuts and info on food assistance program for the weekends for children in need. To learn more, please contact the Executive Director, Vicki McCuistion at director@barnabasconnects.org.
Back to School at DSUMC
On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon head to the Dripping Springs UMC Family Life Center to trim up for school. If you’d like your child to participate, register at dsumc.org/ministries/haircuts-for-kids or visit the Dripping Springs United Methodist Church office. This program is for financially disadvantaged children from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Lions Club will provide vision screenings and Helping Hands will provide school supplies.
Health and Wellness Fair
Seton Southwest Hospital is hosting a free Community Health and Wellness event on Friday, Aug. 12, from 4-8 p.m. The event includes healthy food tastings, healthy food vendors, YMCA led exercise demonstrations, a farmers market, free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings, local vendors and much more. The event will take place in the front lobby of the hospital, located at 7900 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Austin, TX 78737. For more information email KLHakins@seton.org.
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STAFF REPORT Get your pencils, spirals and backpacks ready – it’s that time of year again! The 2016-17 school year for Dripping Springs and Wimberley ISDs begins Aug. 22. Dripping Springs ISD is reminding parents to complete the district’s annual online enrollment verification
process as soon as possible. Students new to Wimberley ISD can register online, while returning students should have competed registration in the spring. Contact your school’s campus for more information. For more information, visit our website at www.haysnewsdispatch. com.
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Registration forms, school calendars, back-to-school events and more can be found on the district’s website. Parents and students can keep up-to-date on district happenings throughout the year online at www. wimberleyisd.net, www. dsisdtx.us and www. haynewsdispatch.com.
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