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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Litigation ahead for water boards? BY MOSES LEOS III

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Rallying for the Kids

PHOTO BY RAFAEL MARQUEZ

Amanda Weir, of Blanco, stands next to a 1930s Model A Ford during the 10th Annual Hill Country Rally for the Kids (HCRK), which took place in Dripping Springs on Aug. 20. Car, truck, hot-rod and motorcycle aficionados flocked to Mercer Street for the event, which raised funds for several kids’ charities in Hays County. Cody Reeves, president of the HCRK, said the group donated $120,000 to 501(c)3 kids charities in Hays County last year.

Litigation involving a water corporation, a water district and an activist group over an application to amend an existing permit to draw additional water from the Trinity Aquifer could be on the horizon. The Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation (DSWSC) Aug. 17 threatened to contest a ruling by the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) to allow a prorated increase in pumpage

from the Trinity Aquifer. In May, the DSWSC applied with the HTGCD to amend its current operating permit, which draws a maximum of 625 acre-feet of water per year from the Trinity Aquifer. The corporation requested an additional 825 acrefeet of water, totaling 1,450 acre-feet with its existing permit, in order to meet the needs of the city. In a summary of the permit, the HTGCD calculated water demand would increase to 1,375 acre-feet per year by

the end of 2019. Staff recommended an increase of 399 acre-feet to be prorated over a three-year period for the DSWSC. The increased is viewed as a “balance between groundwater availability and economic growth,” according to the summary. In addition, the summary said conjunctive use of available surface water would provide “reasonable capacity” to support local requirements.

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PID? $237 million Hays County Annexation on hold for Heritage BY MOSES LEOS III

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Discussion continues between Dripping Springs and developers of the Heritage subdivision as city officials contemplate allowing the city’s first-ever Public Improvement District (PID). The most recent development occurred Aug. 16 when representatives for the developer of the proposed Heritage subdivision requested a postponement of an annexation public hearing by Dripping Springs for their 189-acre property located just north of Mercer Street. Their request was approved by the Dripping Springs city council by a 5-0 vote. Earlier this month, both the city and developers of the subdivision were working to bridge an impasse on how a possible PID would function within the subdivision, Dripping Springs City Administrator Michelle Fischer said. A PID is a district created by local governments to fund services and improvements beyond those normally provided by the municipality, according to the website Subregional Planning. The district is funded by

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bond vote set for November Road bond workshop projects Project Description

Estimated Budget

PCT 1

$21,800,000

Old Bastrop Hwy from Centerpoint Rd. to Rattler Rd. reconstruction and safety improvements $2,000,000 Dacy Lane widening of sections $10,000,000 FM 110 at SH 123 intersection improvements $1,000,000 FM 621 safety improvements $3,500,000 SH 21 at FM 1966 safety improvements $800,000 SH 21 corridor improvements and ROW preservation $3,500,000 SH 80 at Military Dr. intersection improvements $1,000,000

PCT 2 Dacy Lane widening of sections FM 2001 from SH21 to White Wings Trl safety improvements Hillside Terrace safety improvements & ROW RM 967 safety turn lanes Buda Truck Bypass ROW preservation FM 150 (Center St) relocation of UP switching line

PCT 3 Centerpoint Rd. from IH-35 to Hunter Rd. safety improvements & ROW preservation Fischer Store Rd. at RM 2325 safety improvements FM 3237 safety improvements Lime Kiln Rd. safety and drainage improvements McCarty Ln from Hunter Rd. to IH-35 safety improvements and ROW preservation Winters Mills Pkwy at FM 3237 and RM 12 safety improvements

PCT 4 Darden Hill Rd. widening and turn lanes Lime Kiln Rd. safety and drainage improvements FM 150 from I-35 (at Yarrington Rd.) to FM 150 at Arroyo Ranch Rd. realignment US 290 West safety improvements (including Holder Ln, Martin Rd., Trautwein Rd., and Henly Loop intersections) US 290 West widening, ENV & ROW

COUNTY WIDE Drainage and low water crossing improvements associated with county road system roadways, environmental mitigation and conservation in aid of roads, pedestrian walkway and bicycle transportation related to roads Safety and mobility projects, county and state system

TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET

$35,300,000 $10,000,000 $9,100,000 $2,600,000 $5,900,000 $6,200,000 $1,500,000

$21,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $14,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000

$20,800,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $11,800,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000

$32,500,00

$22,500,000 $10,000,000

$131,400,000

In addition to planning specific projects, the Commissioners Court has indicated that use of bond monies would not include improvement of the following roadways except for shoulder improvements, turn lanes, environmental mitigation and conservation, pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation improvements: FM150 from Arroyo Ranch Road to RM12 RM12 from Old Ranch Road 12 to FM150 FM3237 from RM12 to FM150 FM2325 from RM12 to the county line RM32 from RM12 to the county line

BY MOSES LEOS III

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Hays County voters will decide this November whether they’ll support a pair of bond initiatives that, if approved, would improve the county public safety facilities, including the jail, along with area infrastructure. During the course of a marathon 11-hour meeting, Hays County Commissioners Aug. 16 crafted a $237.8 million bond initiative, voting 5-0 to place on the November ballot. Within Hays County’s bond package is Proposition 1, which calls for $106.4 million to improve public safety facilities, if approved by voters. The money would go toward a colocated facility that would house a $62.4 million expansion of the Hays County Jail, along with $44.4 million for a 911 communications facility. Brenda Jenkins, a representative with ECM, said colocating the two facilities allows for a more cost effective design. “Even though we really would have liked to have seen the number lower … we at some point have to say these are things that are needed to make this jail work,” Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe said. She added the county’s decision to go forward with Option B for the bond allows for future expansion and avoids the issue of the jail being full on day one. “It would be irresponsible for us to consider a bond that doesn’t address any future growth (for the jail),” Ingalsbe said. Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant said the bond allows the county to provide a facility that is “safe for people operating it and are being detained by it.” Commissioners spent hours whittling down their wish list for potential road improvement projects to be included within Proposition 2. Items within Proposition 2 would go expand or upgrade specific roadways in Hays County, as well as low water crossings, according to a Hays County press release. Funds would also go toward right-of-way acquisition for anticipated future roadways, environmental mitigation and conservation, pedestrian walkways and

“Even though we really would have liked to have seen the number lower … we at some point have to say these are things that are needed to make this jail work.” –Debbie Ingalsbe, Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner

bicycle transportation improvements, and other transportation-related issues. The end result? Commissioners approved $131.4 million of their $326 million preliminary project list within the referendum. Included in Proposition 2 is $11.8 million that’s to go toward the realignment of FM 150 West from Yarrington Road to Arroyo Ranch Road. Hays County also selected $4 million in safety improvement of U.S. 290 West, including Holder Lane, Martin Road and Henly Loop, to go into the bond. The Commissioners Court selected five road projects in western Hays County that would see bond money go toward shoulder improvements, environmental mitigation and conservation and pedestrian walkway and bicycle transportation improvements. Included in that list was FM 150 from Arroyo Ranch Road to Ranch to Market Road 12 and FM 3237 from RM 12 to FM 150. Commissioners approved the bond after County Auditor Bill Herzog and financial advisor Dan Wegmiller showed the county could issue a $250 million bond without increasing the ad valorem tax rate, according to a county release.

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WIMBERLEY

Accident/Major 6:04 a.m. - Winters Mill Pkwy at Fm 3237 - Aug. 17 Assault 7:51 a.m. - 2XX Sierra Loma - Aug. 17

Assault 12:35 p.m. - XX Cypress Fairway Village - Aug. 17 Assault 9:40 a.m. - 40XX Timmeron Trl - Aug. 19

Assault/Family Violence 1:53 p.m. - 1XX Shady Bluff Dr - Aug. 19 COURTESY PHOTO

The former home of Lilie Dobie, which currently serves as the Village Store Boutique, will be recognized Monday by the Texas Historical Commission.

A community treasure

Second Dobie home receives historical marker STAFF REPORT The Texas Historical Commission has recognized a second member of an iconic Wimberley family member by designating their historic home with an official Texas Historical Marker, which signifies its significance in Texas’ history. A dedication ceremony will be held Monday honoring Miss Lillie Dobie’s House, which attained the historical marker from the THC. Speakers at the event will include Kate Johnson, Hays County Historical Commission Chair. This is the second Dobie house in Wimberley to receive a historical marker. The first, in 1990, was that of Lillie’s father-in-law, John Richard Dobie, who came from humble beginnings in Scotland to own a considerable acreage, including Wimberley’s

After their original house burned down, John built the charming cottage in 1920. iconic Blue Hole. His son, John Richard Dobie Jr., married Lillie Josephine Wagner in 1901. The childless Lillie poured her energy into helping her husband with their dairy farm. After their original house burned down, John built the cottage in 1920. He added a garage which later housed the Model A Ford used by Lillie to deliver milk, cream, and butter. With John’s death in 1949 and Lillie’s in 1971, her nephew sold the home. The two-bedroom residence became a commercial property after 2002. Exterior features reflect craftsman styling in its pyramidal roof and exposed rafter

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase for ESD #1 The North Hays County ESD #1 will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 25.52 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The first public hearing will be held on August 31, 2016 at 5:00 PM at North Hays County ESD #1, 111 EMS Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The second public hearing will be held on September 7, 2016 at 5:00 PM at North Hays County ESD #1, 111 EMS Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows: FOR:

Walt Krudop Bob Chaffee

AGAINST: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT: Walt Graner

Lynn Alderson Walter Biel

The average taxable value of a residence homestead in North Hays County ESD #1 last year was $319,759. Based on last year's tax rate of $0.0252 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average home was $80.58. The average taxable value of a residence homestead in North Hays County ESD #1 this year is $343,689. If the governing body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.0239 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $82.14. If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.0300 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $103.11. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.

ends. Interior detailing includes original floors, ceilings, bead board walls, doors and sash windows. This landmark now serves as The Village Store Boutique which is devoted to maintaining this historic property. The Official Texas Historical Marker program helps bring attention to community treasures and the importance of their preservation. A subject qualifies for a marker if two basic criteria are met: historical significance and age. Historical significance is established by reviewing its role and importance in local history, and the age requirement depends on the topic.

Burglary/Habitation 4:49 p.m. - 1XX Masonic Lodge Rd - Aug. 19 Criminal Trespass 10:18 p.m. - 1XX Shady Bluff Dr - Aug. 19

Poaching 6:04 p.m. - XX Ridgewood Circle - Aug. 20

Criminal Trespass 11:03 p.m. - Stripes 1509 / Valero - Aug. 21 Accident/Major 6:53 a.m. - Area of 107XX Rr 12 - Aug. 22

Theft/Firearm 2:53 p.m. - Wimberley Substation - Aug. 22

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Accident/Major/Hit & Run 11:24 p.m. - 53XX Bell Springs Rd - Aug. 17 Theft/Vehicle 1:56 a.m. - 21XX Spring Valley Dr - Aug. 18 Assault 8:14 a.m. - 18XX Hwy 290 E - Aug. 19

Assault/Aggravated/Deadly Weapon 4:37 p.m. - 2XX Spring Ln 303 - Aug. 19

Accident/Major 1:28 p.m. - Hwy 290 at N Canyonwood Dr - Aug. 21 Accident/Major 1:25 p.m. - Fm 1826 at Green Hills Lp - Aug. 21

Injury To Elderly 9:08 a.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - Aug. 21

Injury To Elderly 12:33 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - Aug. 21 Assault 7:59 p.m. - 3XX Timberline Dr - Aug. 22 Fraud 1:35 p.m. - 1XX Ella Ln - Aug. 22

Fraud 3:06 p.m. - 12XX Prochnow Rd - Aug. 22

DRIFTWOOD

Criminal Trespass 6:13 p.m. - 5XX Todo Ln - Aug. 20

Theft 7:12 p.m. - 6XX Ranchers Club Ln - Aug. 21

2016 Property Tax Rates in North Hays County ESD #1 This notice concerns the 2016 property tax rates for North Hays County ESD #1. It presents information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual tax rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers start rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value. Last year's tax rate: Last year's operating taxes ..........................$1,013,459 Last year's debt taxes...................................$0 Last year's total taxes ..................................$1,013,459 Last year's tax base ......................................$4,021,662,698 Last year's total tax rate ...............................$0.0252/$100 This year's effective tax rate: Last year's adjusted taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property) ....$1,012,392 ÷ This year's adjusted tax base (after subtracting value of new property) ....$4,221,943,097 =This year's effective tax rate .....................$0.0239/$100 (Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices and holds hearings.) This year's rollback tax rate: Last year's adjusted operating taxes (after subtracting taxes on lost property and adjusting for any transferred function, tax increment financing, state criminal justice mandate, and/or enhanced indigent healthcare expenditures)..............................$1,012,392 ÷ This year's adjusted tax base ....................$4,221,943,097 =This year's effective operating rate ...........$0.0239/$100 x 1.08=this year's maximum operating rate $0.0258/$100 + This year's debt rate .................................$0/$100 = This year's total rollback rate ...................$0.0258/$100 Statement of Increase/Decrease If North Hays County ESD #1 adopts a 2016 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $0.0239 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2015 taxes by $48,449. Schedule A - Unencumbered Fund Balance The following estimated balances will be left in the unit's property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation. Type of Property Tax Fund Balance General Fund 1,046,388 This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full calculations at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666. Name of person preparing this notice: Luanne Caraway Title: Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector Date Prepared: 08/16/2016

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One bypass for another

Changes approved for FM 150 plan BY LYNN FICHTNER

“The county’s wisdom on adopting these options will maintain the extremely unique cultural, historical, and environmental quality of life of the Driftwood area...”

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Influence by the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society (DHCS) over issues on the FM 150 West Character Plan led Hays County officials to not only remove one project from the list, but explore a proposed bypass. During the DHCS Aug. 18 discussion, society leaders said the Hays County Commissioners Court officially removed the extension from 1826 to Elder Hill Road, labeled as New Facilities (NF) 12, from the FM 150 West Character Plan. “NF 12 was taken off the list of proposed projects because of our diligence in working with the Commissioners Court,” Casey Cutler, vice president of the DHCS, said. The commissioners decision came after months of negotiating and conferring with the DHCS, which was organized last year. The News-Dispatch reported in September 2015 the DHCS goal was to preserve 26 historical sites on FM 150 from FM 3237 and Ranch Road 12. One of their projects is to name the road the William B. Travis Heritage Trail. In exchange for taking NF 12 off the list of proposed roadways, the commissioners and DHCS agreed to look further into the proposed Driftwood Bypass, which would cut north through the Rutherford Ranch property to connect FM 150 to FM 967, and

–Casey Cutler, vice president of the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society

possibly extend all the way to State Highway 45. The DHCS suggested the Driftwood Bypass as an alternative artery to ease the flow of traffic on the northwestern reaches of FM 150. According to DHCS officials, the bypass would preserve the bucolic character of the center of Driftwood and the low water crossings along FM 150. “The county’s wisdom on adopting these options will maintain the extremely unique cultural, historical and environmental quality of life of the Driftwood area, which will dramatically preserve the current and future economic potential for the center of Hays County as the county imminently grows,” Cutler wrote in a recent letter to the commissioners in reference to the proposed bypass. The DHCS also looked into a future exchange of jurisdiction of FM 150 from the state to Hays County.

Road projects are currently financed by Hays County taxpayers via the pass-through financing program as authorized by the 2008 Road Bond. The DHCS questioned whether and how FM 150 could ultimately become a county road, thus allowing for more control over its development. The DHCS also considered solutions to fix the hazardous intersection at FM 150 and Darden Hill Road, which would see an increase in traffic next fall with the openings of a new Dripping Springs ISD elementary and middle school. One option explored by the DHCS to ease congestion at the intersection of FM 150 and Darden Hill is to construct a large roundabout. Robin Melanson, chair of the DHCS roads committee, suggested the roundabout as a unique way to reduce speeds, lessen accidents, and hopefully beautify the intersection.

Destination  Education Renovation

Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate Hays County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2016 on September 8, 2016 5:00 p.m. at 235 Ledge Stone Drive, Austin, Texas. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. FOR the proposal:

Doug Botts; Roger Durden; Dan Robison;

AGAINST the proposal:

None

George Baker; & Paul Kelly

PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT:

None

The following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

Last Year $0.875/$100 Adopted

This Year $0.875/$100 Proposed

Difference in rates per $100 of value $0.00/$100 Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) 0.00% Average appraised value $349,961 $372,956 General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen's or disabled person's exemptions) Average taxable value $349,961 $372,956 Tax on average residence homestead $3,062.16 $3,263.37 Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) +$201.21 and percentage of increase (+/-) +6.57%

as low as

Dripping Springs Branch 1040 Rob Shelton Blvd. (Across from H-E-B)

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS' RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election to be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code.

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Early voting underway for DSISD tax swap STAFF REPORT

PHOTOS BY JESSICA STAMP

Tigers go cross country

Above, members of the Dripping Springs Tiger boys cross country team sprint off from the starting line of the Boys 5,000-meter event in the Dripping Springs XC Invitational held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Saturday. At left, Dripping Springs Tiger cross country runner Mia Haraguchi storms through a mud puddle during her run in the girls 5,000-meter run at the Dripping Springs XC Invitational. The Dripping Springs boys and girls cross country teams kicked off their season on the right foot as they both claimed first place team honors in the event. Dripping Springs’ Zach Kovar claimed first place overall in the boys 5,000-meter run.

Tigers take on Unicorns in tune up BY MOSES LEOS III

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There was a slight sense of hesitation for Dripping Springs Tiger running back Teo Brinckmann moments before the first snap of Friday’s scrimmage at New Braunfels High. A shattered collarbone last October meant two surgeries to insert a teninch plate, secured by ten screws, in his shoulder. He therefore missed all of spring football to rehab the injury. It didn’t take him long to readjust. “It was something I thought about,” Brinckmann said. “But once I started running again, (my shoulder) was like new. You get out there and play your game.” For Brinckmann and many of the team’s upperclassmen, helping build a team comprised of veterans and new talent is the focus. “It’s a good feeling to know you can lead an underclassmen along and show them the ropes,” Brinckmann said. “To give tips and know that your team is going to get better.” Dripping Springs’ march toward the start of the season continued during its scrimmage against the New Braunfels Unicorns. Tiger head coach Galen Zimmerman said he was pleased with some players who “stepped up and were put in some positions to make some plays.” While Zimmerman said he didn’t want his

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

A Dripping Springs Tiger ball carrier powers his way through a New Braunfels Unicorn defender in an attempt to gather additional yardage in its Aug. 19 scrimmage at New Braunfels High. Dripping Springs opens the 2016 season Friday at Bastrop, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (Browse and buy photos at bartonpublications.smugmug.com.)

“It was something I thought about ... But once I started running again, (my shoulder) was like new. You get out there and play your game.” –Teo Brinckmann, Tiger running back, on recovering from last year’s injury

team to be satisfied with the performance, he felt “good about it.” “We felt like our kids

played hard and executed pretty well,” Zimmerman said. The Tiger offense, pri-

marily its passing game, was successful during the course of the scrimmage. They were guided by quarterbacks Reese Johnson, Colin Berzsenyi and Trevor Greenman, who all saw time on the field. A more concerted effort though the air was something the Tigers wanted to work on, Zimmerman said, as the team was run dominant

over the past season seasons. “I still believe in the run game,” Zimmerman said. “But I wanted to see how our guys did in the passing game.” Brinckmann, along with running back Jake Cox, shared time in the backfield Friday. Brinckmann said changing up their game plan to focus on the pass game helped their offense click.

Dripping Springs’ offense scored twice during the live quarter period. “Our offensive line stepped up and had some key blocks for us to get in there and run the ball well,” Brinckmann said. On the opposite end, Dripping Springs’ defense, primarily the defensive line anchored by senior McKenly O’neal and Cullen Young, created havoc for New Braunfels’ offense. Zimmerman said the defensive line is where the Tigers’ returing depth is on defense. “We feel like those should be the guys making plays for us,” Zimmerman said. “Hopefully it holds true starting out. If they’re coming back up front with varsity experience, we have to lean on them.” In the defensive backfield, Dripping Springs was able to force several turnovers during the duration of he scrimmage. Continuing to work on specifics leading up to the season opener against Bastrop are the primary goals for the Tigers, Zimmerman said. Making a statement, primarily to their new district foes, was the mindset for O’Neal. “The first game, we have to go out there and hit people in the mouth and make a statement in the first game, and show people what we can do,” O’Neal said. “(To) make this new district scared of us, honestly. We have to make a statement. Our guys can do this.”

Early voting for the Dripping Springs Independent School District “tax swap” election is underway and continues at the DSISD Administration Building and all campuses. The proposition on the ballot is a restructure of DSISD’s tax rate, with no change to the overall rate. School district tax rates are comprised of the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) portion, which provides funding for all operating expenses to run the district and serve students, and the Interest and Sinking (I&S) portion, which is used to repay previously approved bonded debt.

Election Day voting will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

The restructure “swaps” 13 cents from the I&S side to the M&O side, but maintains the overall rate at $1.52 Dripping Springs’ tax rate swap is a response to the state’s current school funding formula, which places the district back in “recapture” status in 2016-2017. Recapture, also known as the Robin Hood plan, is a system used in Texas to redistribute money from “property-weathy” districts to “propertypoor” districts.

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Dripping Springs Elementary School 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. DSISD Central Office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 26

Walnut Springs Elementary School 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. DSISD Central Office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27

DSISD Central Office 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 29

Dripping Springs Middle School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DSISD Central Office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 30

Dripping Springs Middle School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DSISD Central Office 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

Dripping Springs High School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DSISD Central Office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

Dripping Springs High School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DSISD Central Office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

Dripping Springs Elementary School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m, DSISD Central Office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

DSISD Central Office 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

Rooster Springs Elementary School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Walnut Springs Elementary School 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DSISD Central Office 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Election day voting The voting location for Precincts 333, 337, 440, 441 and 449 is the DSISD Administration Building and, for Precincts 236, 238, 308, 316, 442, 443, 444, it is Rooster Springs Elementary. For more information, please see www. dsisdtx.us/taxswap.

September 2 & 3

First day jitters

Harper Frontier Days

Team Roping - Frontier Day 5K Cross Country Run Rodeo Slack - Kid Fish - Pioneer Museum & Concessions open - Washer Pitching - 42 Tournament - Downtown Parade - BBQ Meal by Longhorn Café - Lester Meier Rodeo - Dance Featuring Bill Hanson & The Lone Strangers

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Dripping Springs ISD kindergartner Abbott Fredenburg talks with his dad, Cody, inside of a classroom during the first day of classes Aug. 22. Students within Dripping Springs ISD joined students in Hays CISD and Wimberley ISD in waking up bright and early Monday for the start of the 20162017 school year, which officially got underway.

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DSISD celebrates annnual back-to-school convocation

All Dripping Springs ISD employees gathered the morning of Aug. 17 for the annual back-to-school Convocation. The Tiger band, cheerleaders and Hi-Steppers opened the program, followed by the National Anthem sung by DSHS student Matea Hafner. The program highlighted the talents and interests of employees and featured live performances by DSMS Technical Theatre teacher Meg Steiner (accompanied by Sheila Lamb, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent ) and Custodial, Events and Security Supervisor Curt Marek. Other staff members were featured in video clips.

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LAGNIAPPE Hill Country Shootout

On 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 support a variety of charitable activities in the community. Visit www. hillcountryshootout.com to register.

Historic home ceremony

On Aug. 29 from 1011:15 a.m. the public is invited to celebrate the new Texas Historic Landmark for Miss Lillie Dobie’s House at 450 River Road in Wimberley, granted by the Texas Historical Commission. This vintage home, circa 1920, is known to Wimberley residents and visitors, serves as the new Village Store Boutique.

First Thursday

Come out next Thursday, or any first Thursday of the month through October, and enjoy shopping, food, music, art and entertainment on Mercer Street in Dripping Springs. All participating shops will remain open until 9 p.m.

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The Friends Foundation is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals in the greater Dripping Springs area for the Our Daily Bread program, a hot meal delivery program. The current schedule has five routes in the area with meals delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Volunteer delivery drivers must have a vehicle in good operating condition, a Texas drivers license, a good driving record and pass a criminal background check to qualify. To volunteer or if someone you know could benefit from this program please contact The Friends Foundation at (512) 592-1345 or email: info@ thefriendsfoundation.org.

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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 6:307:30 p.m. at Pioneer Bank, 100 Creek Road in Dripping Springs. For more info contact Patrick Reznik, founder, at 512773-9639 or preznik@ braungresham.com, or Steven Schultz, VP membership, at (512) 3488955 or stevenschultz@ me.com. The club is open to the community.

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property assessments, which are paid by taxpayers within the district. Funds from PIDs go toward landscape, street and sidewalk, water and wastewater improvements within the district. Fischer said the city council had said they wouldn’t support a PID that had an assessment of 40 to 45 cents. In May, developers proposed a 67-cent assessment tax rate for the development. Officials with Statford Land estimated the project would cost $35 million, with $22 million going toward home construction. Homes within the subdivision were estimated to cost around $225,000. City council directed staff to isolate and minimize risk of the PID “to the extent possible.” According to a council directive to staff, critical public benefits that had to be included were offsite road connections on North Street and the Roger Hanks Parkway and wastewater improvements. She said the developer proposed a cash escrow, which would be used to complete public improvements not covered by PID bonds, and a reimbursement factor for the PID. After discussion in executive session, council would only consider a cash escrow, reimbursement PID or an alternative financing model endorsed by the city. According to the city, if those requirement could be worked out, the city would be willing to consider an assessment over .50 cents.

What’s a PID? A Public Improvement District (PID) is an economic development tool that helps finance public improvements in a certain are ranging from streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater drainage facilities, landscaping aesthetics and park facilities. Taxes are assessed on only the land within a certain distric and homeowners know the amount when they purchase their home. The PID value does not change based on value of home. PID bonds are able to be prepaid at any time by the homeowner without penalty and are issued and controlled by the city or county.

Wimberley art book draws from local color BY SAMANTHA SMITH

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n idea for a book showcasing talents of local Wimberley artists has become a reality for Wimberley Village Library circulation Librarian Carroll Wilson. The 40-page coloring book with 36 coloring pages was developed by a partnership between the Wimberley Village Library and the Wimberley Valley Art League with the idea that “people will use pencils or crayons, etc, to relax and enjoy coloring.” The book is meant as a fundraiser for the art league.The Wimberley Valley Art League’s inaugural adult coloring book features line drawings from local Wimberley artists. Wilson, who has been the circulation librarian at the Wimberley Village Library for the last four years, said she got the idea for an adult coloring book last January after the Wimberley flood book was released. Wilson was also encouraged by the recent popularity of adult coloring books. Roughly

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Fifteen local Wimberley artists, including Tim Leibrock, Katherine Evans, Jack Krietzburg and Lotus McElfish, were recruited to donate artwork for the coloring book.

12 million adult coloring books were sold across the U.S last year, as opposed to only 1 million the previous year. Wilson said she contacted Myra Allen, president of the Wimberley Valley Art League, about the idea and purposed that the Wimberley Village Library fund the printing of the color-

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