August 18. 2015 News Dispatch by Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch

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A Lakeway man was arrested Aug. 7 after authorities accused him of going online to solicit sexual favors from minors in the Dripping Springs area. Luann Fabric Campos Leao Hida, 24, of Lakeway, was booked into the Hays County Jail on two charges of online solici-

tation of a minor, both third-degree felonies, along with purchasing or furnishing alcohol to HIDA a minor, which is a Class A misdemeanor. According to a Hays

County press release, additional charges are pending in the case. According to an arrest affidavit magistrated by Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith, authorities began an investigation into the case July 18. Authorities received a report of a man, who went by “The Loter”, who allegedly was furnishing

vape pens, vape oil and alcohol to teenage boys in the Dripping Springs area. The Loter, later identified as Hida, communicated with two minors via Snapchat to sell the electronic tobacco products. During the course of the communication, the victims told authorities Hida allegedly solicited oral sex acts for money

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and vape products via Snapchat. According to the affidavit, a separate investigation had been conducted by Travis County Sheriff’s Office school resource officers (SROs) regarding allegations of Hida providing alcohol and vape products to juveniles, as well as asking minors for

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Pigskin preseason prep

Preparations for the 2018 football season officially got underway for the Dripping Springs Tigers Monday as they kick started the preseason practice schedule. Dripping Springs is among several Austin area schools that took part in spring practices earlier this year, requiring the team to start a week later than schools that began Aug. 6. Practices will lead up to the Tigers’ season opener at home against Kerrville Tivy on Aug. 31. A full preview of Tiger football can be found in next week’s News-Dispatch. Above, a Dripping Springs Tiger defender works his way around a blocker to approach a teammate during a non-contact pursuit drill. Inset, several Dripping Springs Tiger football players engage blocking pads during a drill.

Fight over Wimberley wastewater continues BY EXSAR ARGUELLO As division grows over how Wimberley should approach its downtown wastewater issues, city leaders remain unsure of what is the best solution to the problem. But as the city eyes utilizing water utility provider Aqua Texas, concerns are rising over the impact it could have on the area. One of the primary issues for business owners on the Wimberley Square is how increased tourism has started to place a strain on the downtown septic system. But concerns also extend to projections showing Wimberley could incur nearly $400,000 in debt, should it move forward with plans for a self-operated sewer system. Currently, most businesses on the Square do not have bathrooms to service customers. Instead, tourists must use portable toilets that have been installed in the main parking area at the Square. Michele Woods, owner of a downtown coffee shop on the Square, said the current state of downtown wastewater is hindering business. “Not much has changed but we are fortunate that we have the portable restrooms now,” Woods said. “Now, we can point customers to a public restroom facility, but we know it’s not a long-term solution.” As a business that predominantly serves beverages to its clientele, Woods’ employees must stay cognizant of the amount of water used because of the septic system. “I would prefer for the city to handle the operation of the sewage system,” Woods said. “Aqua Texas does not have the best reputation in the area, and

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LAGNIAPPE Texas children are left uninsured, Legos at the falling behind the rest of the country library BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

Texas children are being left behind without access to healthcare, partly a result of action taken by former Gov. Rick Perry to cut the expansion of Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. According to a new study by Wallethub, Texas ranks 49th in the country for children with access to health insurance, an indication that healthcare is on the backburner of priorities. In 2012, in response to the newly adopted Affordable Care Act, Perry shot down the expansion of Medicaid to the Lone

“With no insurance, young children can lose access to receive their vaccines which puts them and other children at risk for a variety of diseases.”

Star State, losing out on approximately $13 billion a year in federal money to help children find insurance. “Only 89.1 percent of Texas children aged 0-17 have health insurance,” said Jill Gonzalez, a research analyst for Wallethub. “Yes, the lack of Medicaid expansion is the reason why so many children and adults are uninsured. Children from low-income families are especially affected by this. They are unable to access

Medicaid and can’t afford other health insurance.” Following his predecessor, Gov. Greg Abbott holds firm on Perry’s decision to limit the expansion of Medicaid to Texas. In a 2015 press release, Abbott said Medicaid expansion is wrong for Texas, citing Obamacare as a massive expansion of an already broken and bloated Medicaid program. But local pediatricians aren’t convinced that the lack of Medicaid expan-

sion is helping Texas children receive the health care they desperately need. Dr. Julie Fisher, a physician at Corridor Primary Care Pediatrics in Kyle, said the expansion of Medicaid is widely accepted by physicians in the field, especially in Central Texas where families are in need of assistance. “Because of these issues, we are seeing a lot of our patients lose their benefits and aren’t able to seek health care,” Fisher said. “With no insurance, young children can lose access to receive their vaccines which puts them

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Legos at the Library meets monthly for free-choice building time, Saturday, Aug. 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Dripping Springs public library. All ages welcome. Seven years and younger need to have their adult assistant on hand.

Chair exercise at the library All are invited to come play, laugh and sing Monday, Aug. 20, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Dripping Springs Library. You’ll experience the physical, social, emotional, and mental benefits of this Mind, Body, Soul Series for all abilities. Please RSVP to this free event by emailing adultservices@ dscl.org. You can also call 512-858-7825.

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District Attorney wants added funds to cover expanded caseload BY MOSES LEOS III

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Worries over an increasing workload on an overworked staff led Hays County’s top criminal attorney to ask for more money in next year’s budget. Wes Mau, Hays County District Attorney, is concerned that Hays County’s recommended budget for his department might not be enough to cover growth, and could place the office in a position to possibly backlog cases. Mau said the DA’s office requested a budget of $5.75 million that would include additional staffing in both the criminal and civil divisions. That includes the hiring of more attorneys who could handle an increasing workload. During a budget workshop Tuesday, Mau said the DA’s office has seen a 15 percent or more increase in caseload per

District Attorney Wes Mau said his office requested a budget of $5.75 million that would include additional staffing in both the criminal and civil divisions.

year. He said the civil division, which handles mental health and child protective services (CPS) cases, has seen its caseload exceed 15 percent in recent years. “The increases have made it stressful for my staff,” Mau said. He added the upcoming inclusion of several new courts, including a new district court and a new county court-at-law, could add to the DA’s workload. According to county records, the DA’s office requested a $1.21 million increase in its budgeted amount from fiscal year 2018. That includes a roughly $770,000 increase for staff salaries. Without additional

staff has been told to hold up certain cases and “triage” others, as they can’t take cases at all hours, Roberts said. Mau said bringing in additional staff could staff, Mau said he foresaid the county comkeep the department sees a problem where pleted removals in 15 to from cutting corners, there could be a backlog 20 CPS cases per month which he said has not in the DA’s office. starting in October 2017. yet happened in Hays “We’re seeing that the Roberts said the civil County. delay between the case of division staff is unable “Our primary concern the person arrested and to maintain the removal is that some of these when they are charged pace in 2018. backlogs could affect and when the DA’s office Part of the issue expublic safety. If they’re can file a case has been tends to the manpower it not reviewed in a timely increasing,” Mau said. takes to go through with fashion, then we can’t However, the county’s child abuse and mental take the appropriate mearecommended budget health cases. Roberts said sures to protect the comissued by Judge Bert Cobb an attorney and a parale- munity,” Mau said. “We’ve called for $5.11 million gal, a non-attorney who kept up to this point and for the DA’s office, includ- assists with the process, we will continue to work ing the hiring of only one are needed to work with as hard as we can.” additional attorney. law enforcement and CPS The Hays County Mau said the larger caseworkers. Commissioners court will need extends to the civil While Roberts said the hold its second workshop division, which has seen department could make it on the fiscal year 2019 a dramatic increase in to January without anoth- budget on Aug. 14. Comits caseload, primarily in er attorney, she said going missioners plan to vote CPS cases. beyond that timeframe on the proposed budget Angie Roberts, civil could be a challenge. Cur- and finalize it in mid-Sepchief in the DA’s office, rently, the civil division tember.

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Volunteers hand off a tree sapling during a 2016 TreeFolks planting event along the Blanco River near Five Mile Dam park.

Hays County OKs Blanco reforestation by split vote BY MOSES LEOS III

A $198,000 contract allowing a group to complete reforestation efforts along the Blanco River was approved by a split vote from Hays County Commissioners Tuesday. But the move to approve funding for TreeFolks, made by a 2-1 vote with Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe voting against it, came with controversy, as some residents were concerned about using public funds to help repair private property damaged by the 2015 Memorial Day flood. Lon Shell, Hays Coun-

The move to approve funding for TreeFolks came with controversy, as some residents were concerned about using public funds to help repair private property damaged by the 2015 Memorial Day flood.

ty Pct. 3 Commissioner, said he sought to approve the measure as the county continues to craft its fiscal year 2019 budget. Shell said he understood concerns of using public dollars on private land, but advocated for restoration of the river, to preserve it for future generations. Shell said it was also

equally imperative for the county to step in and clean up debris left from the flood, and that if the county didn’t go through with it, no one would. Clint Garza, Hays County Chief of Staff, said more than 230,000 cubic yards of debris has been removed from

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I’m not sure they have Wimberley’s best interest in mind.” Woods said the city of Wimberley has not reached out to her about the potential switch to a city sewage system, despite previous conversations indicating the city would be contacting local business owners. In a previous interview, Aqua Texas President Bob Laughman assured the Wimberley community that the company is not forcing the city to choose Aqua Texas but is committed to providing the sewer system if that’s the route chosen. An official statement from Aqua Texas to the News-Dispatch said the company remains willing and capable to help Wimberley handle its wastewater treatment. “We respect the city’s deliberation and await its decision,” the statement read. Wimberley has not pulled the trigger on the decision to retain Aqua Texas for its sewage system. Mayor Susan Jaggers and Wimberley city staff did not respond for a comment at the publi-

Currently, most businesses on the Square do not have bathrooms to service customers. Instead, tourists must use portable toilets that have been installed in the main parking area at the Square. cation of this story. “For now, the portable restrooms serve its purpose,” Woods said. “There is a lot of controversy about it. Sure, it’s not ideal, and it’s not pretty to look at, but it helps.”

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Sports Tiger volleyball tops Hays in four BY DESTINEE CABRERA

In four sets Monday, the Dripping Springs Tigers surpassed the Hays Rebels in a highly competitive 29-27, 26-24, 28-30, 25-16 win at Tiger Gym. Michael Kane, Dripping Springs head coach, believed defense was key for the Tigers, as well as their continuous hard work at the net and their response to the constant attacks from the Rebels. “As always, we want to make sure we are getting better defensively,” Kane said. “We can never be good enough defensively.” The Rebels and Tigers fought hard in the first set while keeping the score close the entire game. Amid several big plays from the Rebel offense, Dripping Springs kept pace and edged out a 29-27 first set win. The Tigers maintained momentum by securing a 24-26 second set win and were poised to sweep the match. With their backs against the wall, Hays rallied back in the third set. Midway through the third frame, the Rebels increased the tempo, making several key plays that kick started a comeback.

Dripping Springs rallied back to tie the score at 23-23, jump starting a furious fight to the finish, where Hays overcame two Tiger set points to win 30-28.

Hays rallied from a 16-11 deficit in the third set to take a narrow 23-20 lead. Dripping Springs rallied back to tie the score at 23-23, jump starting a furious fight to the finish, where Hays overcame two Tiger set points to win 30-28. But the Rebels couldn’t halt the Tigers, who roared out to an early 7-1 fourth set lead and never looked back. Rebel Varsity player Maddie Krafka hopes to see “more energy” on her team in order to generate more success. Head Coach Stephanie Coates said improvements to work on moving forward extended to ball

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Dripping Springs Tiger senior middle blocker Alexis Haydt (6) and senior outside hitter Madi Certain (22) team up to block a kill attempt from Hays Rebel junior Ryann Torres in Monday’s non-district match at Tiger Gym.

control and passing. “Serving tougher and continuing to put pressure on them instead of backing off was a major component in winning

the third set,” Coates said. Both Hays and Dripping Springs will participate in the Fraulein Volleyfest tournament in

New Braunfels Aug. 1618, followed by the Volleypalooza Tournament in Leander Aug. 23-25. The Tigers host Wimberley 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4

at Tiger Gym. Hays opens district play Aug. 21 against Del Valle, followed by a home match against Bowie at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28.

Education DSISD to start up orchestra program STAFF REPORT Starting this school year, Dripping Springs ISD will offer an orchestra program for its students. The orchestras will be comprised of students from Dripping Springs High, Dripping Springs Middle School and Sycamore Springs Middle School. For the 2018-19 school year, Dripping Springs High will offer two courses in Concert Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. The Concert Orchestra will be comprised of students with six months prior experience on violin, viola, cello or bass. The Chamber Orchestra will be for more experienced players and membership will be determined through an audition. The orchestras will be led by new Orchestra Director Dr. Jackie Wogick. Wogick has been directing orchestral ensembles

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“We can choose to be happy right where we Wimberley Indepenare. Even in the hardest dent School District times and most difficult teachers, staff and situations, we can focus administrators joined on the positive,” Dennis together for the 2018-19 said. “We need to choose school year convocato like our career. We tion on Aug. 9 at the J. need to choose to like our Gary Wyatt and Lydia peers, our teammates, Miller-Wyatt Lone Star our students, and our Theatre. families.” The event is a tradiDwain York, WISD tional kick-off for the superintendent, said Davis’ district toward the new enthusiasm is a reminder academic year. of the importance of a Presenting the 2018 positive attitude and the convocation was Jo“willingness to choose to hanna Dennis, a Jacob’s make the best o every day.” Well Elementary teacher “We are excited to bewho survived both the gin the school year with Memorial Day 2015 flood, our teams of amazing as well as cancer. teachers just like her

Presenting the 2018 convocation for Wimberley ISD was Johanna Dennis, a Jacob’s Well Elementary teacher who survived both the Memorial Day 2015 flood, as well as cancer.

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who are role models and inspirations in their dedication to teaching Wimberley ISD children,” York said. Along with the superintendent, the high school band opened

the ceremony with a few tunes including the school song. The first day of school for WISD was Aug. 15. The school district will welcome approximately 2,500 students this year.

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School Supply Drive

On Aug. 11-12, Dripping Springs ISD teamed up with community partners H-E-B, Broadway Bank and the Helping Hands Food Pantry for the annual back-to-school supply drive to benefit members of the Tiger Nation. The drive was a huge success and will help fill the supply lists for more than 300 students. Left, Dripping Springs Elementary Assistant Principal Jamie Eubanks and Principal Kellie Raymond help collect donations for the 2018 Dripping Springs school supply drive. Right, Sycamore Springs Elementary teacher Anabel Walters and Sycamore Springs Middle School teacher Paula Mathews volunteer at the drive.

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Hays County is a hotspot for women-owned businesses BY CARLIE PORTERFIELD

Businesswomen in Hays County say they face less challenges in starting their own businesses than in the past. Women in previous decades faced major hurdles in business, but Kyle and Buda have seen a wave of female-owned businesses opening up shop in the area. “I’ve seen a lot of women-owned business coming in. I think that it’s more recent. Over the past few years, you’re seeing an incline in womenowned businesses,” said Julie Snyder, CEO of the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. According to the Texas comptroller’s office, Texas is second only to California in its number of women-owned firms, and the number of women-owned firms in Texas rose by 63 percent between 2007 and 2016. There may be a variety of reasons for that, Snyder said. Along with more women seeking secondary education at business schools, she thinks local women like the freedom in being their own boss. “I think for women, especially those with families, the freedom of being able to balance their family and own

schedule on their terms is an appeal to them,” Snyder said. That does not mean being a woman in business is without its challenges. Ashley Chandler owns a Budaarea yoga studio which opened in 2015. She said there is still a stereotype that men own and operate businesses, not women. “Some people still have the idea that men are

Lawrence Justin Howell (Larry), a life-long resident of the state of Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Aug. 7, 2018 at the age of 56 while in his home in Oak Hill. Howell was born on Sept. 15, 1961 and was the first and only son of Bill and Rexine Howell. He was preceded in death by his youngest sister LeAnne Rose and his father William Byron Howell. Larry is remembered by his friends, family and loved ones as LJ or TK (Army & Taekwondo buddies) and as Larry – to us he was Bubby and Uncle Bubby. He was the biggest, most excellent brother to KaSandra Verett, Belle Howell and his baby sister, Leá who met him in Heaven. Howell was Uncle Bubby to many nephews and nieces. He opened his home to his nephew Byron Geoffrey Verett with whom he shared his humor, his stories and some sage advice, no doubt. Howell attended Oak Hill Elementary, Porter Junior High and graduated high school from S.F. Austin High. He is an alumnus of the University of Texas and proudly served with the U.S. Army.

have, whether male or female, is how to operate a business,” she said. “Male or female, don’t be afraid – but know what it takes to be able to make a profit, or at least break even.” As long as women persevere through challenges, they can be successful in business, Chandler said. “Success is there, and waiting for you, based on your definition of success,” she said. “I get to go to work and do what I love every single day. That’s success to me.”

“Some people still have the idea that men are breadwinners, that kind of thing. I think that’s a stigma in our culture, but it doesn’t have to be.” –Ashley Chandler, owner of a Buda-area yoga studio

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breadwinners, that kind of thing,” she said. “I think that’s a stigma in our culture, but it doesn’t have to be.” Snyder said that whether a potential business owner is a man or a woman, the same set of skills is important. “I think that women shouldn’t be afraid. I think that the best skill any business owner should

He loved THE University of Texas (hook ‘em) and kept a soft spot in his heart for A&M where his nephews graduated from college. Austin was his home and he knew all the best spots. He was a son, a brother, a cohort and a cowboy looking forward to continuing his work in Equine Therapy at the RED Arena in Dripping Springs. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to RED Arena in Dripping Springs, Texas in his name. You may donate online at http://www.redarena. org/donate.html or by check to: RED Arena, 1601 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs TX 78620. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Driftwood Cemetery located in Driftwood at Market Road 150 and Elder Hill just to the right as you face the Methodist church. He loved the Lord. He loved his family. He loved very much, and he will be deeply missed.

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