August 31, 2022 News-Dispatch by Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch

BY MEGAN WEHRING WIMBERLEY – A new lone nalist to superintendentthedayonbecomenewSubhastheoverothertheconsiderationwasoreceivedehersuperintendentasselectedBoardinterimseveralboarditscurrentwasMillonziBoardcommunity,opportunity”andto(KAPS)AnnethehasWimberleysuperintendentbecomeforacharterschoolbeenselected.Sincethebeginningofyear,theKatherinePorterSchoolhasbeenworkingkeepKAPSa“viablenecessaryeducationfortheaccordingtoPresidentCynthiainastatement.esuperintendentthatemployedwhentheboardassumedpositionresigned–thethenconductedinterviewsforansuperintendent.OnJuly27,theKAPSofDirectorsNadinePabstthelonenalistforwithemploymenttobeectiveAug.1.Pabstmultiplejoberswithonethatworthfurther–shemadedecisiontoaccepttheposition.Followinginterviewsthecourseofweeks,boardnamedDr.MathewasthelonenalisttosuperintendentAug.15.UnderTexaslaw,a21-waitperiodfollowsnamingofalonenalist,thenaschoolcanbe appointed and begin employment.Mathewwill begin an interim superintendent role

Students were nominated by educators to participate based on aintroducedprofessionalsTexasandthroughareexperiencedleadershipstudentsovernightschool/communitysuccessleadershipdemonstratedability,academicandinvolvementinactivities.Duringtheweeklongcamps,thesedevelopedskills.Participantswhattheylearninginschoolvisitstonotablehistoricallysignicantsites.Inaddition,atthesesitesstudentstowidevarietyofuniquecareersduringeachcamp.

on Aug. 29. Following Texas' required 21day waiting period for newstutelage,”alltowithresponsibilities,multifacetedmoreexperienceutilizingsuccessproceduressystems,teamwork.throughteachingeducators,with“genuineeasuperintendentowillappointments,superintendentMathewbeginhisemploymentciallyasKAPSwiththree-yearcontract,ectiveSept.15.Mathewseekstobuildrelationshipsstudents,parentsandandtoprovideandlearningcollaborationandDevelopingprocessesandforstudentisthegoal,theskillsandgainedfromthantwodecadesofleadershipcappedadeepcommitmenttheeducationofchildrenundermyaccordingtoarelease.DSISD approves adding SRO KAPS names lone nalist for superintendent SCHOOL SAFETY CHANGE IN LEADERSHIPSTUDENT LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Michael Kane, DSHS Tiger volleyball coach, made history with his 442nd victory – this surpasses former boys basketball coach, PoeDr.Shelton.Subhas Mathew HAYS COUNTY STILL UNDER BURN BAN, DESPITE RAINFALL PAGE 2 KICKOFF TO FALL SPORTS PAGE 11 TIPS ON SLEEP AND NUTRITION FOR STUDENTS – PAGE 12

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BY MEGAN WEHRING DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs ISD is adding an additional school resource o cer (SRO) for its campuses. On Monday, Aug. 29, the DSISD Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Hays County Sheri ’s O ce for an additional SRO, as the district has only had three sinceDSISD2019.will pay $17,331 per deputy per quarter or $51,992 total for the rst three quarters of services, according to the commissioners’agreement.“ecounty o ce, for this MOU, is agreeing to split this position with us 50/50,” SROslookingthatthebeingochangeMorris-Kuentz.SuperintendentsaidHolly“It’safromsomeofourcersbecausetheyarefundedinpartbycounty,understandingschooldistrictsareforwaystoaddandtoaddsupport for all of their schools for safety. We appreciate them helping us to add another position this year, they have committed for the next two years to splitfund for us this way.” is is the only o cer that is split-funded this way, Morris-Kuentz clari ed, as the other o cers are funded di Anothererently. MOU addressing an overview of all of the positions will be brought back to the DSISD Board of Trustees in September.

e Lone Star Leadership Academy experience provides a andcompletediscussnewsStarmeansTexasstudentsopportunityuniqueforoutstandingtolearnaboutleadersandwhatittobefromtheLoneState,accordingtoarelease.Participantswhattheylearn,problem-solvingdecision-making simulations, exercise creativity and practice presentation skills in Leadership Groups. In addition, participants have fun meeting other outstanding students and making new friends while adding to their resume of academic academy.org/lone-star-leadership-https://educationinaction.aboutlearningsupplementaskills,developingachievements,leadershipandbringinghomewealthofinformationtowhattheyareinschool.Formoreinformationthecamp,pleasevisit

DRIPPING SPRINGS – ree students from Dripping Springs ISD attended the Lone Star Leadership Academy camp, hosted by nonpro t Education in Action. Dripping Springs High School junior Natalee Scholl and sophomore Ryder Trent were attendees at the Austin/ San Antonio camp, while Dripping Springs Middle School Jacksonseventh-graderMooreattended the Houston/Galveston camp.

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DSISD attends Lone Star Leadership Academy

HCLHD investigates Monkeypox case at Texas State

• If you monkeypox,suspectwear a face mask, isolate from others, and call your primary care provider or the Student Health Center at 512245-2161 to schedule an evaluation.•Information on Monkeypox is available on the Texas State Student Health Center website.

“While we were very fortunate to receive the rain, not all of the county received an abundance amount of rain,” said Mark Wobus, Hays County Fire Marshall, at the Aug. 23 commissioners court meeting.Wobus shared the following rainfall amounts (as received by Aug. 23): • City of Hays: 2.48 inches•Driftwood: 1.65 inches•Wimberley: 1.26 inches•Kyle: 1.18 inches • Right outside of San Marcos at the airport: Under 0.25 inches

• Watch for monkeypox symptoms such as muscle aches, fatigue, headache, fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, congestion, or cough.•Watch for a new pimple or blister-like rash in the genital area, chest, arms, hands, or face.

• Avoid skin-to-skin contact with a person who has developed a pimple or blister-like rash.

“While, yes, we saw massive amounts of rainfall from the metroplex receiving over 15 inches of rain to the Austin area receiving close to 10 inches of rain,” Wobus explained, “we have not received an amount that I [am] comfortable lifting the burnWobusban.”spoke with local fire chiefs and they agreed that the burn ban should remain in effect at least through this week to allow for at least some “green up” to take effect – the Hays County Commissioners Court can revisit the burn ban on Aug. 30 or at a later date. still under burn ban, despite rainfall

SAN MARCOS — An individual in the Texas State University community has tested positive for Monkeypox.Dr.Emilio Carranco, chief medical officer and director of the student health center, sent an emergency notification email to the Texas State faculty, staff and students in the morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 23, to inform them of the situation. The individual lives off campus and will remain in isolation until the rash heals and is no longer contagious as recommended by CDC guidelines, according to the email. The Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) will conduct a case investigation and assist in identifying and contacting close contacts of the positive case. “While the risk of exposure to Texas State campuses remains low, this notice is being sent to comply with requirements of the Clery Act,” Carranco said in the email. “The university will carefully analyze any subsequent or additional Monkeypox reports on a case-bycase basis and will issue additional notices only if other significant factors warrant such notification.”

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To prevent Monkeypox infection and keep it from spreading to others, the university community is encouraged to take the following steps:

• Do not share utensils or touch bedding, clothing or towels used by a person with monkeypox.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.

Page 2 Hays Free Press • August 31, 2022 512-268-4200 SeFridayMon-Thurs809CapstoneDentalKyle.comW.CenterSt.,Kyle8a.m.to5p.m.8a.m.to2p.m.hablaespañol Dr. Steve Howard and Associates Family Dental Care C apstone D ental Ask about our Kleer dental membership for uninsured patients HAVING VISION PROBLEMS? IT COULD BE CATARACTS Schedule your visit today www.HowertonEye.com512.443.9715 SPECIALIZING IN: • Cataract Surgery • Premium IOL Implants • Lasik • Macular• GlaucomaSurgeryMedicalandSurgicalDegeneration Kyle Office 5401 FM 1626, Ste 365 Kyle, TX 78640 Southwest Austin Office 5625 Eiger Rd, Ste 100 Austin, TX 78735 Austin Office 2610 S IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 Three locations to serve you HOLIDAY DEADLINES Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch advertising deadlines have been adjusted. Our office will be closed SeptemberMonday,5thinobservanceofLaborDay. All Ads (retail and classified) to be Wednesday,published:September 7 Due: Friday, September 2 at noon. For questions or to place your ad, call 512-268-7862 BY MEGAN WEHRING HAYS COUNTY – While residents have seen some recent rainfall, Hays County is still under a burnMoreban.than half of the state of Texas is under a burn ban, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service Burn Ban Web Map. Out of a total of 254 counties in Texas, 153 are under a burn ban and 101 areAsnot.ofAug. 29, Hays County has a KeetchByram Drought Index (KBDI) of oncompared669.42to752.90Aug.12.KBDIis an index used to determine forest fire potential, according to Texas Weather Connection. The drought index is based on a daily water balance, where a drought factor is balanced with precipitation and soil moisture (assumed to have a maximum storage capacity of 8-inches) and is expressed in hundredths of an inch of soil moisture depletion. The drought index ranges from 0 to 800, where a drought index of 0 represents no moisture depletion, and an index of 800 represents absolutely dry conditions.

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Hays County enters inmate housing agreement

• Budget-out clause: If any year that the county does not have sufficient revenues to fund certain contracts, and the commissioners court cannot fund the agreement, there is some ability to get out of the contract for that reason.

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After the first three fiscal years, renewal periods are optional for Hays County. If LaSalle and Haskell County opt to end the agreement with Hays County, they have a mandatory 30-day notice along with an additional 30-day period, where LaSalle would help transition inmates back to Hays County. LaSalle and Haskell County would both have to agree to contract termination and could terminate over issues like limited facility space or staffing issues.

“I’m not opposed to it by any means,” Davenport said. “I’m all about getting them hired because I hate outsourcing as much as anybody. It’s very problematic for us, and we are not designed to function as we are. The sooner we can quit it, the better.”Jordan Powell, assistant general counsel, outlined the termination clauses in Hays County.

Mufasa, 3-year-old, Mixed breed, Male: Mufasa is a goofy young dog. He has a lot of energy and would do best in a home with a huge yard for him to run around. Mufasa is housebroken, does well with other dogs, and has met and done well with cats.

• If there’s a default on the other side of the agreement that cannot be remedied in 30 days, Hays County can exit the agreement.

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Flower, 2-year-old, Domestic Medium Hair, Female: Flower is a sweet and shy kitty. Her extra toes make her quite unique. Flower has been known to lick her favorite staff after some gentle petting. She would prefer to live in a home with low traffic. Committed to your pet’s health since 1978 Amid staffing issues, Hays County entered an agreement to house overflow inmates. With a 4-1 vote on Aug. 16, the Hays County commissioners court approved Intergovernmentalan Inmate Housing Agreement between Hays County, Haskell County, and LaSalle Corrections West LLC. to help care for inmates. Judge Ruben Becerra was the dissenting vote. Hays County will be guaranteed 100 beds for inmates on Oct. 1, when FY23 begins, and 200 beds for FY24/FY25. Housing, food, transportation and medical care for the 100 inmates will cost $95 per inmate per day (or $9,500 total daily). Inmates will also receive two roundtrip means of transport from the facility to Hays County each week, according to countyContractsofficials.with other counties and communities range from $60 to $100 per inmate per day, but do not include transport services. Several weeks ago, commissioner Walt Smith looked into solutions other than housing inmates directly with neighboring counties. What prompted the agreement was Hays County had to start looking at possible inmate locations out of “Westate.arenot the only one in this situation in the state, to say the least,” Smith said. While outsourcing may not seem like the most ideal option for the inmates or their families, commissioner Mark Jones said it is the most cost-effective option for the county right now. Judge Becerra was reluctant on the agreement because he said that he wanted to avoid spending nearly $10,000 per day housing inmates elsewhere when the county’s new jail facility is nearing completion.MikeDavenport, Hays County Chief Deputy, said that staffing issues are keeping the facility from being ready to use. To house the 100 additional inmates, it would take hiring 10 to 12 corrections officers to reach the staffing contactcurrentlyCountythatintotoonsupportconversationthatsaying.todoingbonus.somewithdozenopportunityImoneyridiculouswereandbetterseeDavenport,positions?”boost“Couldn’tcapacity.weturboforthosecorrectionsBecerraaskedinanefforttohowthecountycansupportthesystemstaff.“Becauseweliterallypouringoutamountsofonoutsourcing.mean,there’santogiveyouacorrectionalofficerssomesign-onbonus,highdollarsign-onIbelievewe’renoteverythingwecansupportyouiswhatI’mIstheresomethingwecandotobringthisbacktobetteryouguys,toputyouamorecompetitiveedgebringcorrectionalofficersyourspace?”DavenportrespondedbecausetheHaysSheriff’sOfficeisgoingthroughnegotiations,there

Severe drought can weaken or wipe out grazing grasses. With conservative or moderate grazing, more forage is produced than with heavy grazing, and the recovery period is shorter. However, it takes FIVE TO SEVEN YEARS for rangeland to recover fully after a drought – which means ranchers will be feeling the effects of this hot, dry summer until at least 2027. To learn more and connect with folks who care about your piece of Texas just as much as you do, relatedIftexasconservation.org.visit www.youhavequestionstostewardship or conservation, you can email them Thelearningwildlife.aswecomecolumn.answeredyoutexasconservation.org andto DearStew@mightjustseetheminafutureAndbesuretobacknextmonthasdiveintostewardshipitrelatestoourregion’sLookingforwardtomorewithyou.–HillCountrySteward

As our small, bustling city continues to grow, so does our need for additional resources and improvements.infrastructureIn 2020, our City Council formed the Buda Bonds Advisory Committee (BBAC) to analyze potential projects for consideration in the 2021 bond election, which resulted in two bond passedmillioncommunityaccessible,strongvoterpassedEachtoofspaces.localB,mobility,infrastructureaddressPropositionrecommendations:A,totransportationandandPropositiontoimproveandexpandparksandrecreationInNovember2021,manyusgatheredatthepollsapprovebothbonds.bondpropositionwithover60%ofapproval,indicatingsupportforasafe,andactiveforall.Afterthenearly$90bondpackagewithoverwhelming support from voters, Buda’s City Council established the Buda Bond Oversight Committee (BBOC) to advise and provide local guidance to council members and staff. This committee, made up of over 20 goals,long-anunderway.thethatpleasedChairtransparentfiscallyinbondsensureandcommunityappointedmembersalternates,aimstothatthe2021areimplementedanefficient,equitable,responsible,andmanner.AsoftheBBOC,Iamtosharewithyouprojectsfundedunder2021BudaBondsareTheCityofBudahasextensivelistofbothandshort-termandalthoughwe’d love to see all projects and improvements completed at once, we are following evaluation criteria to prioritize projects based on safety, mobility, access, economic development, and good stewardship of public funds. Bond projects also are being assessed based on their eligibility for potential local, state, or federal grant funding.TheBBOC has sat through timelines,toprocurementneighbors.youfeedbackconcerns,discussregulartheourprocess,understandingtonightpresentationsseveralandlate-meetingsgettingknowourCitystaff,thebondandfiguringoutroleasmembersofcommittee.Wereceiveprojectupdates,questionsandandsharethewehearfrom–ourfriendsandFromlearningaboutproceduresunderstandingprojectandmaking recommendations to the Buda City Council, our work is not taken lightly. We represent you – the community of Buda. We are proud to be part of this process to see these projects come to fruition. Many of the projects being funded through the bonds are complex developmentsinfrastructureandwill take time to complete, but we will have the opportunity to see some completed in a shorter timeframe – a feat that typically takes several years to accomplish when implementing bond projects.Forexample, the parking lot of our beloved City Park will be improved and our neighbors in Green Meadows will see park improvements like an expanded basketball court and new pavilion. As projects progress, we will share updates on parkland expansion projects, including developing a new regional park east of I-35 and constructing a new trail to connect Old Black Colony and Garrison Park. There also are several infrastructure projects planned for our streets and roadways in the near future, which include pedestrian and bike path connections, begins.projects,selecteddesignconstructionclosepastsomecompleteareidentifyingwhichareimportant?theintersections.improvementsrealignments,reconstructionroadwayandandsafetyatmajorSo,whereareweinprocessandwhyisitManyoftheprojectsinthescopingphase,meansstaffiswhatservicesneededtoefficientlyeachproject.Incases,projectsarethisphaseandaretoselectingdesignorfirms.OnceprofessionalsareforindividualthedesignworkTheseprojects will provide yearssubstantialmoveyourplay.placecommunitythesupportbonds,toavailable.informationtoBudaBBOCquestions.toaBudaBonds.comtodevelopment.forprovidepacethatenhancedcommunityinfrastructure,reliablesafeparksandgreenspaceswillhelpBudakeepwithgrowthandopportunitiesmoredesiredGetinvolved–wewanthearfromyou.VisitorattendmonthlyBBOCmeetingshareyourfeedbackandMembersofthealongsidetheCityofstaffarecommittedsharingupdatesasbecomesFromasmallcommitteetwovoter-approvedalongwithanentireteam,weareonroadtoenhancingourtobeabettertolive,work,andWegreatlyappreciatesupportasweforwardwiththisprocessintheahead! still believed in the Easter Bunny, although I couldn’t ascertain how one bunny rabbit could carry so many eggs without some sort of transportation. I believed in God, and I believed in Heaven. I believed Roy Rogers was the greatest cowboy and could whup any bad guy that came along. And I believed wrestling was real. Today, I still continue to believe many of these things, but there are many other things I just can’t believe. I don’t believe every politician is dishonest, but there sure is a mess of them. I have a hard time believing so many people on Facebook are as ignorant as they seem. Even though I believe in climate change, it’s hard to believe in global warming when I’m breaking ice in the water trough while standing in a foot of snow. When I was a but,muchBackyellowbeinganstarsMexico.JesseRoyofoldtoodaydreamwhippersnapper,youngIwouldalot,probablymuchbythelooksofmyreportcards.IdreamedridingahorsealongsideandTrigger,chasingJamesallthewaytoI’dlookupattheanddreamofbeingastronaut.I’ddreamofrichenoughtobyaCorvetteStingray.then,$10,000wastootopayforanycar,hey,aboycandream.

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Buda bonds: where we stand I’m still a believer Finding the Balance – Ranching, Grazing, and Drought

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These days, it’s hard to believe what you hear. Whether they’re fanciful words rolling off the forked tongue of a politician or new Santamanythen,wassingingandBigfoot.hesitantandseeingincredulous.startseemedia.theybelieveextremelyeverythingit’sfromrecommendationsthefolksattheCDC,justhardtobelieveyouhear.LotsofgulliblefolkswillpertneareverythingseepostedinsocialPersonally,IwanttosolidevidencebeforeIbelievingsomethingAndevenafterdozensofphotosvideos,I’mstillalittleinbelievinginBackin1966,DavyJonestheMonkeeswere“I’maBeliever”.Ionly8yearsoldbackandIbelievedinthings.IbelievedinClaus,andImight’ve

I suppose, even fifty years later, I’m still a dreamer, and some of my dreams have come true. I married the girl of my dreams. I had jobs that I dreamed of doing. Although I never was shot up in space, I still gaze at the stars on clear nights. I’ve spent over thirty years being a cowboy, but the only desperados I’ve shot were feral hogs and wily coyotes. I still live on my family ranch, a dream that continues night and day, but the urban sprawl around us has become a nightmare.Istillhave dreams. I often sit outside on the Crow’s Nest and daydream, although at my ripe age, family members who see me gazing at nothing think I’ve had a stroke. But I do have dreams that I hope come true, like: I dream I never see Tom Brady in another Super Bowl. This has been a dream for several years. I dream of turning on the evening news and not hearing anyone talk about the pandemic, Covid 19 or monkey pox. I’m still trying to figure out how and where monkey pox originated. Tarzan and Cheetah are my prime suspects.Idream of walking through the woods in the winter and not getting a head full of cedar pollen. I dream of filling my truck (no, no Corvette for this cowpoke) with gas and not paying the equivalent of the GNP of Bora Bora. I dream of hearing that 99% of Americans are fully vaccinated against the corona virus and 1% won’t have to worry about ever getting roundworms. I dream that the Dallas Cowboys will find a head coach who knows a quarterback draw with 14 seconds left and no timeouts is not the right call.Idream of never seeing signs requiring me to wear a mask, but I don’t mind seeing a sign advising it on the door of a truck stop restroom.Idream of Americans putting aside their political views and becoming civilized and united as we onceAndwere.mywildest dream is seeing the Dallas Cowboys back in the Super Bowl and the halftime show is George Strait . Hey, a man can dream, can’t he? 100% of the Hill Country is currently in a drought – ranging from severe to exceptional. Since 2000, drought has cost the State of Texas between $20-50 billion – making it one of the most expensive and farreaching natural disasters facing the US. So, what does this cost translate to for your local land steward or Goodrancher? land stewardship and ranch management is more about managing risk than (when),controllingisGrazingforandthepracticessinceperformanceplant,Itwaterenergyinfluencingmanagementshouldplanttheproduction.maximizingMaintainingbestbalancebetweenandanimalneedsbeyourmaingoal.Grazingisatoolforplants,soil,flow,aswellasandnutrientcycles.iskeytoplanwithsoil,andanimalinmindcertaingrazingcanchangeplantcompositionhealthofapasture,betterorforworse.managementaccomplishedbythetimingintensity(how much), and frequency (how often) of Timing:grazing.Grazing during the dormant season is less likely to affect production the following spring than grazing during the growing season. A plant that is heavily grazed early in the growing season may not have a chance to recover if it is repeatedly grazed. Intensity: The more leaf area removed, the slower a plant recovers. Intensity depends on pressure—thegrazingnumber of animals, kind of animals, and length of the grazing period.Frequency: Livestock are picky and consume the tastiest plants first, so if the grazing period is too long, the same plants may be grazed repeatedly. Plants grazed too often lose root mass, produce fewer leaves and stems, and are more susceptible to drought and other drought?especiallytimeland,topayingwithyourcycleallowandModeratebalancesuccess?leadtotheimprovingdesired,onbeandtodensityamostinnumberDeterminingeachsingleseveralRemember,disturbances.aplantgrazedtimesduringaseasonmustrecovertime.ANoteAboutNumbers:thecorrectofanimalstoputapastureisoneoftheimportantdecisionsmanagermakes.Animalmustbebalancedavoiddamagetoplantssoils.Theamountofforagetoleftungrazeddependsthetypeofplantsyourgoalsfortherange,andamountofriskyouwanttake.Sohowdoesthistolong-termfinancialIt’sallaboutandattention!stockingratesrotatingsystemsthatbothagrazeandrestarekeytokeepingstockingratebalancedavailableforage.Bycloseattentionplantgrowthontheyoucanreactintoavoidovergrazing,inadrought.So,whataboutthis

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL Monte del Olivar Christian Center 2400 FM 150 E., Kyle The Connection Church 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda Antioch Community Church Old Black Colony Rd., Buda Completed & Perfected Faith Church Tobias Elementary Cafeteria, FM 150, Kyle Kingdom United Christian Church 100 Madison Way, Buda Mission Fellowship Church 200 San Marcos Street, Buda New Covenant Community Church 1019 Main Street, Buda (in Dance Unlimited)

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Buda-Kyle Church of Christ 3.5 miles south of Buda on FM 2770 Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967, Buda EPISCOPAL St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church 725 RR 967, Buda St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church RR 3237 (Wimberley Rd.), Kyle St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 IH-35 South JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses FM 2770, Kyle Jehovah’s Witnesses South 10802 Manchaca Rd., Manchaca LUTHERAN Living Word Lutheran ELCA 2315 FM 967, Buda Redeeming Grace Lutheran LCMS FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca Resurrection Church, CLBA 401 FM 967, Buda St. John Lutheran Church 9865 Camino Real, Uhland The Well Buda METHODIST Buda United Methodist Church San Marcos & Elm St., Buda Kyle United Methodist Church Sledge & Lockhart St., Kyle Journey United Methodist 216 Kirkham Circle, Kyle St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 7206 Creedmoor Rd., Creedmoor Manchaca United Methodist Church FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd., Manchaca Driftwood United Methodist Church RR 150 at County Road 170

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Rizo agreed, explaining “… I just wonder, where does council draw the line? I think there’s perceptions that are out in the public that maybe we are too involved. And I guess that’s what worries me right now.” Tobias said he feared that employees would go to their favorite council member and let them plead their case for“Wethem.don’t need to be the judge and the jury on the final [say],” Tobias said. Tobias also thought that a longer process would discourage individuals from applying for city jobs. “’Oh, by the way, here’s the employee listing. This is your job duty.’ ‘Oh, by the way, when you start getting in trouble, here’s this policy.’ ‘And after the fourth one, you’re gone’ You know what, if I see that, never mind, I’m not going to work here,” Tobias“That’ssaid.every job,” FloresCale said. “I think we’re too involved with economic development, but I’m not sure we’re too involved with making sure policies and procedures are not only followed, but they’re also created to protect the people that run our city."

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Vertical Chapel 400 Old Post Road, Kyle A Fountain of Life Church 302 Millenium Dr. Kyle Fellowship Church at Plum Creek 160 Grace Street at 2770, Kyle Word of Life Christian Faith Center 118 Trademark Drive, Buda Por Tu Gracia Fellowship 701 Roland Lane, Kyle Trinity United Chuch of Niederwald 13700 Camino Real, Hwy. 21, Niederwald PENTECOSTAL Mision de Casa de Oracion S. Hwy. 81, Kyle New Life Sanctuary Kyle Science Hall Elementary 1510 Bebee Rd. PRESBYTERIAN St. John’s Presbyterian Church 12420 Hewitt Ln., Manchaca First Presbyterian Church 410 W. Hutchison, San Marcos, TX 78666 AMIRA In a 3-2 vote, the Kyle City Council failed to pass a motion to add a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) procedure to update the grievance process at its 22 member Yvonne Flores-Cale brought forward the motion. In agreement, Daniela Parsley also voted in favor of the PIP proposal and to update the grievance process; however, council member Michael Tobias, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Rizo and Mayor Travis Mitchell voted in dissent. Council member Ashlee Bradshaw was absent and did not vote. Flores-Cale voiced her concerns regarding employee retention. “The city’s practice of asking employees to quit or resign in lieu of termination has created a great cause of concern in retaining the employees,” Flores-Cale said. Additionally, she questioned if Section 7.03 of the city's personnel policy may have legality issues. Section 7.03 states: • Upon separation of employment with the City, each employee shall be eligible to receive a termination interview if deemed appropriate by the HR Director and/or appropriate Department Head. Said interview will be conducted to provide for the effective final exchange of information prior to termination of employment. The employee's termination interview and final paycheck will be received from the HR Director or appropriate Department Head. The final paycheck will be calculated and provided as part of the next ensuing payroll period. According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Section 61.014 “If an employee is laid off, discharged, fired, or otherwise involuntarily separated employment,fromthe final pay is due within six (6) calendar days of agreementoffollowingregularly-scheduledfinalemploymentorquits,However,discharge.”ifan“employeeretires,resignsotherwiseleavesvoluntarily,thepayisdueonthenextpaydaytheeffectivedateresignation.Mutualseparations are generally regarded as involuntary, although that result is not inevitable and ultimately depends upon a close look at all the events and circumstances leading to the work separation.” “Is there some reason that the city is exempt from the Texas Workforce Commission rules?” FloresCaleSandraasked.Duran, director of human resources, said that anyone who is terminated gets paid within three to six days for their final paycheck. Flores-Cale asked if the city could update its policy to reflect that. “We don’t need to cause it’s the law, but we could,” Duran“Well,said.ifit’s the law, then even more reason it should be in our policy,” Flores-Cale responded.Therewas also confusion between Flores-Cale and Duran in the current policy on what termination means. Duran said termination means “separation of the city, not necessarily a termination in bad terms,” and said it was “HR vocabulary,” while FloresCale said that separation is different than termination and thought that the policy should also offer definitions. “This is for the whole city and the employees, so I want to make sure that they understand that as well. I don’t want a policy with everyone in the city where it’s that department that understands it; I want it to be simple for everyone to understand,” Flores-Cale said.According to Duran, the PIP policy is not a part of the personnel plan, but instead is a developmental plan or a plan that’s put in place to improve a person’s performance but FloresCale said she would like to see that included in the city’s personnel CaleAdditionally,policy.Flores-foundSection9.01 of the city’s grievance policy “especially upsetting.” She noted that directors don’t have the same number of steps in the grievance process as city employees. In the current policy, city employees first report to an immediate supervisor. If the grievance is not resolved between the city employee and supervisor, the employee may request a separate hearing with the department head. If the employee is not satisfied with the department head’s decision, the employee may appeal the decision to the human resources director or the HR Director’s representative. After that, employees can further appeal the HR director’s decision to the city manager. Flores-Cale said she would also like to see Section 9.05 include an additional option for department heads to grieve to city council. The policy currently says that grievances against the city manager will be made to the mayor or city attorney and all other grievances will be submitted to the city manager first. The policy states, “As, and when appropriate, such grievances will be reported to the city council.”“Ithink this might be another way for the council to lay eyes on the termination or separation of a director,” Flores-Cale said. “Well, I can get behind the idea of adding a PIP policy of some sort in the termination process. What I can’t get behind is the idea of having council play a role in the termination or not; that needs to stay with the city manager,” Mitchell said.

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Last Year This Year

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Average appraised Value $258,923 $317,682 General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) 0.00 0.00 Average taxable value $258,923 $317,682

Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) -16.97%

In addition to the interior renovations, PAWS now has 2 “catios” where rescue kittens/cats can get some fresh air and sunshine.

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.

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FOR the proposal: Sean Denton, Dante Angelini, Jeff Barton and Brian Dessin AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT Marvin Morgan

The following table compares taxes on an average residence home stead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year.

Page 6 Hays Free Press • August 31, 2022 BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN KYLE — PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, a nonprofit bathing.volunteersaKylefromkeephousefacilityvolunteersaadoptableforoflocationkennelandwithreceivedtheotherMeadowsthefounderdonors.theplaquealsonewprivateprojectassistedtostarted,Aug.Eastcampus,reopeningtowelcomedorganization,over250guestscelebratethegrandofitsKylelocatedat500FM150,onSaturday,27.RightbeforetheeventPAWSpresentedtheirlargedonorswhointheremodelingandgavethematouraroundthefacility.ThesheltermadealargewallthatwillhanginsheltertohonortheWithdonationsfromMiriamMcCoy,KelleyFamily,theFoundationandgeneroussupporters,shelter’sinterioramakeover,newkennelgatesnewpaintinbothbuildings.TheKylealsoaddedawallglassdoorcatroomsbetterviewingoftheirkittensandbreakroomforPAWSandemployees.Thenewlyremodeledwillbeabletomoreanimalsandsickanimalsseparatehealthyanimals.ThefacilityalsoaddedgroomingroomfortoassistindogThirty-sixanimalswere

Average appraised Value $597,455 $744,289 General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled person’s exemptions) $ - $Average taxable value $597,455 $744,289

If the District adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than 3.5 percent, an election must be held to determine whether to approve the operation and maintenance tax rate under Section 49.23602, Water Code.

The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

Tax on average residence homestead $4,929.00 $5,098.38

Annual increase/decrease in taxes proposedif tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase $78.213.39%

The South Buda Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on September 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM at 8834 North Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 140, Austin, Texas 78759. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property. The change in taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.

Total Tax Rate (per $100 value) Adopted$0.8250 $0.6850 Proposed Difference in rates per $100 of value -$0.1400

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Total Tax Rate (per $100 value) $0.8900Adopted/$100 $0.7500Proposed/$100 Difference in rates per $100 of value -0.14 Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) -15.7%

FOR the proposal: Dennis Daniel, Terri Purdy, Ron Meyer, Gary Grass and John Genter

AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT None

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Petco Kyle gave out treats from its in-store treat bar and Willow Gardens Yoga offered different types and levels of yoga. Willow Gardens Yoga also offers Kitten Yoga twice a month with PAWS kittens. Rescue Me Dog Treats offered a variety of natural dog treats, and 10% of its sales go back to the shelter. Those interested in donating or looking to adopt a pet can find more information at pawsshelter.org.www. Shelter celebrates remodel of Kyle location HEARING ON TAX RATE

adopted on Saturday for the Clear the Shelters National Event. “We project an increase of 20% of animals serviced from this location, saving an additional 400 animals each year through expansion of our foster and volunteer programs,” Melody Hilburn, executive director, said in a news release.Three vendors attended the reopening: Petco Kyle, Willow Gardens Yoga and Rescue Me Dog Treats.

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As a part of PAWS update, kennels are now outfitted with air conditioning and heat. The walls were also painted in a soft purple, a color that is believed to be calming for dogs.

The Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on September 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the office of Willatt & Flickinger PLLC, 12912 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. F-232, Austin, TX 78738. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even de crease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the tax able value of all other property. The change in taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners.

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Tax on average residence homestead $2,304.41 $2,382.62

Annual increase/decrease in taxes proposedif tax rate is adopted (+/-) and percentage of increase $169.383.44%

The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

Z 22-07: Hold a public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to allow a zoning of a Colony Reserve Planned Development (PD) for 72.133 acres and 23.974 out of the Phillip J. Allen Survey No. 5, Abstract No. 1, Hays County, Texas, and a zoning change from Agriculture District (AG) to a Planned Development (PD) of 11.521 acres out of the Phillip J. Allen Survey No. 5, Abstract No. 1, Hays County, Texas, being all of the 11.55 acres described in Lot 2, Block 1 of Stanfield Business Park. Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendments: An ordi nance to amend subsections 2.06.06, 2.08.07, 2.09.03, 2.10.10, 2.10.13, 4.04.01.I, and 5.02 of the City of Buda Unified Development Code (UDC) to support downtown development in the Historic Overlay. Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendments: An ordinance to amend subsec tion 4.02 of the City of Buda Unified Development Code (UDC) to update Parkland Dedication and Improvement TO NOTIFY COMMERCIAL TOWING 78640 of 8/29/2022 TO NOTIFY COMMERCIAL TOWING 271 Millennium Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 8/29/2022Last0468/0658494VSF512-995-www.tdlr.texas.gov2019FordTransitCargo/ofVINB35568Totalchargesasofare$1394.58

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NOTICE is hereby given that original Letters Testa mentary for the Estate of Karyn Daniels, Deceased, were issued on August 24, 2022, in Cause No. 22-0280P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas, to: Erin Ber tolini.The notice to the Indepen dent Executor may be deliv ered at the following address: c/o RUFFNER SCHOEN BAUM MURPHY BANASZAK PLLCAttorneys at Law 901 S. Mopac Expressway Barton Oaks Plaza IV, SuiteAustin,290 Texas | 78746 Telephone (512) 275-6277 Facsimile (512) 681-0800 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated the 24th day of August, 2022. /s/ Carlotta Garza-Kilcullen Carlotta Garza-Kilcullen Attorney for Independent Executor

Z 22-05: Hold a public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to allow a zoning of Form District 1 (F1) upon annexation for 6.657 acres for the Colony Reserve parkland of land out of the Hiram Cum mings Survey, Abstract No. 108, and the Stephen V.R. Eggleston Survey, Abstract No. 5, ZCounty,HaysTX.22-06:Hold a public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to allow a zoning of Form District 1 (F1) upon annexation for 1.106 acres for the Colony Reserve parkland of land out of the Stephen V.R. Eggleston Survey, Abstract No. 5, Hays County, Texas, being all of Lot 2 of Scales Subdivision.

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Published Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROJECT PROPOSED TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY OF BUDA 4B CORPORATION (BUDA EDC), A "TYPE B" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX CORPORATION August 31, 2022

Vicky Rudy Interim Executive Director Buda Economic Development Corporation

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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Late Hours Certificate by Zoi Market dba Meridian, to be located at 200 N. Main St. , Buda, Hays, Texas. Officers of said corporation are owners Brittany Sutherland and Travis Sutherland.

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AND GENERAL PROPOSAL RE QUIREMENTS FOR AN ATH LETIC COURT SURFACE FOR THE ASH PAVILION FOR THE CITY OF KYLE GREGG-CLARKE PARK. NOTICE TO RESPOND ERS:The City of Kyle is accept ing proposals for an athletic court surface as stated in this RFP and posted on our web site: www.cityofkyle.com. The City of Kyle invites qualified companies to submit propos als to provide the material only for an athletic, interlock ing, court style surface fir basketball and hockey at the Ash Pavilion at Gregg-Clarke Park. AG CM has provided basic specifications for the style of athletic, interlocking, surface court that the City is desiring. The city is seeking a company with athletic court surfacing experience as well as experience working with public municipal agencies. Proposals marked ATHLET IC COURT SURFACE FOR ASH PAVILION AT GREGGCLARKE PARK: RFP-202206-PARD are to be submitted to: Mariana Espinoza City of Kyle, Director of Parks and Recreation 700 Lehman Rd Kyle, TX 78640(512)REQUEST262-3939FOR

The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

PRO POSAL DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022All proposals received will be reviewed by City Staff. The staff’s recommendation will go to the Kyle City Council for final approval. The complete RFP is avail able at: com/rfpshttps://www.cityofkyle.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mark Allen Rodriguez, Deceased, were issued on August 15, 2022_, in Cause No. 210472-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Hays County, Texas, to: Beaujolais Rodriguez. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the under signed within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Beaujolais Rodriguez 10275 Shiro Dr. Kyle, Texas 78640 DATED the 24TH day of August , 2022. /s/ Lynn E. Markham Lynn E. gmail.comRodriguezAttorneyMarkhamforBeaujolaisStateBarNo.:12988400608E.HoustonAve.Crockett,Texas75835Telephone:(936)545-0344Facsimile:(737)200-4204E-mail:lawyermarkham@

The City of Niederwald will hold a meeting at 7:00 PM on 09/12/2022 at 8807 Nieder wald Strasse, Niederwald, TX to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2022. The proposed tax rate is 0.0834 per $100 of value. Visit Texas.gov/Property Taxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including in formation about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

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The Buda City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the following items at its regular meeting to be held Tuesday, September 20, 2022:DA 22-01: Hold a public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Development Agreement for Persimmon Development between the City of Buda and the subject landowners to allow a primar ily single-family development for an area of +/- 775.12 acres in the City of Buda, City of Buda ETJ, City of Austin ETJ, and Travis and Hays Counties.DA21-01: Hold a public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance for a Development Agreement for the Colony and Colony Reserve between the City of Buda and the subject landowners to allow a primar ily single-family development for an area of +/- 279.37 acres in the City of Buda and the City of Buda ETJ.

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 40.146 acres of property located at 450 Indian Hills Trail, Kyle, TX 78640. Information regard ing the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-2055-PC.

Thursday, September 8, 2022 Ð 7:00 p.m Thursday, September 15, 2022 Ð 7:00 p.m The Village of San Leanna will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11906 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652, to consider adopt ing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The Village of San Leanna will also hold a second public hearing 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11906 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Mancha ca, TX 78652, to consider adopting the proposed budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The proposed tax rate is $0.2498 per $100 of property valuation, the same tax rate for the past 20-plus years. Total taxes in the Village of San Lean na will increase by 18.11%, or $36,543, due to new construction added to the tax roll this year and to higher appraisal values. Your indi vidual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on any change in the taxable value of yourYouproperty.areinvited to attend the public hearing and ex press your views. For assistance or detailed information about tax calcula tions, please contact: Travis Central Appraisal District8314 Cross Park Dr., Aus tin, TX orgtral.orgEmail:Phone:78714512-834-9317CSinfo@tcadcenWebsite:www.traviscad.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administra tion for the Estate of VALORIE MARIE ANTHO NY, Deceased, were issued on August 22, 2021, in Docket No.22-0213-P, pending in the Probate Court of Hays County Texas,LYNNDIto: KRISTINE MAY NARDc/o Forsythe Law, PLLC 950 W. Bethany Dr., Suite 320Allen, Texas 75013 All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered arerequired to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All personshaving claims should address them in care of the representative at the address statedDATEDabove.August 23, 2022. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morgan C. Gill ROBIN FORSYTHE, CFE, ESQ.State Bar No.: 24113565 MORGAN C. GILL State Bar No.: 24113575 950 W. Bethany Drive, SuiteAllen,320TX Telephone:75013(972) 430-6763 Facsimile: (973) 430-6765. Email CANTForsytheLawPLLC.comCustomerconnections@ATTORNEYFORAPPLI

NOTICE TO RESPOND ERS:The City of Kyle is accept ing proposals for the selection of a company to provide car nival rides, concessions, and amusements during the City of Kyle’s Tex-Stravaganza event located at Gregg Clarke Park as stated in this RFP and posted on our www.cityofkyle.com.website:TheCity of Kyle invites qualified com panies to submit proposals. The 2023 Tex-Stravaganza Event will be held Friday, May 5, 2023-Sunday, May 7, 2023. The city is seeking a company with carnival ride and amusement experi ence as well as experience working with public municipal agencies. Proposals marked OPERATION OF CARNIVAL RIDES, CONCESSIONS AND AMUSEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF KYLE TEX-STRAV AGANZA EVENT: RFP 2022 07 PARD are to be submitted to: Mariana Espinoza City of Kyle, Director of Parks and Recreation 700 Lehman Rd Kyle, TX 78640(512)REQUEST262-3939FOR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA BUDGET AND TAX RATE

PRO POSAL DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022Proposals should be sealed. All proposals received will be reviewed by City Staff after the due date has passed. The staff’s recom mendation will go to the Kyle City Council for final approval. The complete RFP is avail able at: com/rfpshttps://www.cityofkyle.

1. Project Downtown Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 505.158 and 505.160, the Buda EDC proposes to fund a project that promote new or expanded business development in Buda Downtown Business District. The project may include expenditures for land, buildings, equipment, facilities, improvements targeted infrastructure parking, architectural design utility relocations, infrastructure design and construction, building design and construction, professional studies related to any of the above, and any other expenditures that the board finds are appropriate to a mplish the objectives of the project The Buda EDC has budgeted expenditures for the project at Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No/100ths ($200.000.00) but this amount is subject to change as the project progresses Information on any public hearing concerning the above project(s), if required will be noticed by agenda and available on the website of the Buda EDC in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit by Hays County Pizza I, LLC dba Pizza Patron, 18840 S I-35 Suite 500 Kyle, Hays County, Texas 78640. CNL Legacy Trust Pizza Texas Holdings, LLC Managing Member; Charles. M. Loflin, its Managing Member, Norma Loflin its secretary.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of PAUL MILLER TROTT MAN, Deceased, were issued on August 25, 2022, in Docket No. 22-0204-P, pending in the Probate Court of Hays County Texas, to: MARY MINNETTA TROTTMAN SHIPLEY, c/o Forsythe Law, PLLC, 950 W. Bethany Drive, Suite 320, Al len, Texas 75013. All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above. DATED August 25, 2022. Respectfully submitted, FORSYTHE LAW, PLLC /s/ Morgan C. Gill ROBIN FORSYTHE, CFE, ESQ.State Bar No.: 24113565 TRACI DIAMOND State Bar No.: 24084479 MORGAN C. GILL State Bar No.: 24113575 950 West Bethany Drive, SuiteAllen,320TX Telephone:75013(972) 430-6763 Facsimile: (972) 430-6765 E-mail: Administratorcomtions@ForsytheLawPLLC.CustomerConnecAttorneyforDependent

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By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on September 13th, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider:Rainbow Ranch, Lots 18, Replat

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Distiller’s and Rectifier’s Permit by Ian James Spirits, L.L.C. to be located at 1036 Windmill Dr., Dripping Springs, Hays County, TX 78620. Officer of said corporation is John McPherson.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFQ #21052201AS FURNITURE FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT DISTRICT WIDE. Proposals will be accepted until 09-282022 at 2:00pm local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512)268.2141 ext. 46035 between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4L00p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be returned to the HCISD Pur chasing Office 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive all formalities in the bid process.

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Notice is given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Cresencia C. Pequeño were issued on Au gust 22, 2022, in docket num ber 22-0247-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 3 of Hays County, Texas, to Macario Pequeño. All persons having claims against the es tate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: Macario RepresentativePequeñoof the Es tate of Cresencia C. Pequeño 226 Rock Bluff Lane San Marcos, TX 78666 Dated August 23, 2022. THE BOLING LAW FIRM, PLLC1301 S. Old Stagecoach Rd.Kyle, TX 78640 Tel: (512) 504-3051 Fax: (512) 402-3122 By /s/ Anna Martinez BolingAnna Martinez Boling Ð SBN: 00791188 annaboling@bolinglawfirm. comAttorney for Administrator of the Estate of Cresencia C. Pequeño

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that the Board of Directors of Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District (the “District”) has adopted an Amended Drought Contingency Plan (“Plan”) to conserve the available water supply and to protect the integrity of water supply facilities with particular regard for domestic water use, sani tary and fire protection and to protect and preserve public health, welfare and safety and minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortage or other water supply emergency conditions. The Plan provides for public involvement, public education, coordination with regional water planning groups and the application of drought response stages. Restrictions on water use ranging from voluntary water use to mandatory conser vation and prohibited water uses are set forth in the Plan based on the water shortage conditions and drought stage. Any person who violates this Plan shall be subject to the following surcharges and con ditions of service: Following the first documented violation in a calendar year, the violator shall be given a notice speci fying the type of violation and the date and time it was ob served except for significant violations, including filling a swimming pool, which will be treated as a second docu mented violation. Surcharges and restrictions on service that may result from addition al violations; following the second documented violation in a calendar year, the violator shall be sent by certified mail a notice of violation and shall be assessed a surcharge of $500.00. This amount increases to an amount up to $2,000.00 if operating under Stages 3, 4 or 5 of the Plan; following the third document ed violation in a calendar year, the violator shall be sent by certified mail a notice of vi olation and shall be assessed a surcharge of $750.00. This amount increases to an amount up to $10,000.00 if operating under Stages 3, 4 or 5 of the Plan. Following the fourth documented violation in a calendar year, the District shall, upon due notice to the customer, discontinue water service to the prem ises where such violations occur. Services discontinued under such circumstances shall be restored only upon payment of a reconnection charge, as established in the District’s Rate Order, as amended from time to time, payment of all surcharges and any other costs incurred by the District in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the District so that the same action will not be repeated while the Plan is in effect. Each day that one or more of the provisions in this Plan is violated constitutes a sepa rate offense. Compliance with this Plan may also be sought through injunctive relief in the District Court. The full text of the fore going Plan is on file in the principal office of the District, c/o Willatt & Flickinger, PLLC, 12912 Hill Country Boulevard, Suite F-232, Austin, Texas 78738 where it may be read by any interested person. place a clas sified ad, call us at 512-268-7862 or email paper@haysfreepress.us!com 800-876-9720. ADOPTION California family has sunlit nursery awaiting newborn. Secure future, devoted grandparents, best education, gentle pet. Generous living expenses. Jennifer/Justin 661-233-3062 or attorney 310-663-3467. REAL ESTATE 6 acres w/9 rentals; 2 acres potential for RV park/ storage, etc.; southeast of San Antonio (87/1604), 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio, $1,400,000. Bennie, 210-381-1234. GENERATORS

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Dr. Eric Wright, Hays CISD superintendent and three-time SFA graduate said he is proud that HCISD is partnering with SFA. “The opportunity this will create for our students is extraordinary,” Dr. Wright said. Submission of a scholarship application is not required, and those interested in applying to SFA can visit sfasu.edu/ apply or call (936) 468-2504. PHOTO

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HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is working to become more film-friendly. After returning from the Texas Film County,”anymovingJudgeacquiredadvisoryincludingseveralcountyexecutiveyear,ConferenceCommissionearlierthisAnitaCollins,assistanttothejudge,broughtrecommendationscreatingafilmboard–whichhasfullsupportfromRubenBecerra.“IwillsupportthepictureindustryinwaypossibleinHaysBecerrasaidin

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“I’m proud of how many barriers our Distinguished High School Program is able to break down for students wishing to continue their education journey,” said Dr. Steve Westbrook, interim SFA president. “It’s one more layer in SFA’s expansive approach to making higher education affordable and accessible, and we’re thrilled to welcome Hays CISD as a partner excited to join us in thatTimpursuit.”Savoy, StatecreditCommunityRampsUniversityvariousnumberworkforcommunicationschiefofficerHCISD,saidtheycloselywithaofcollegesforprogramsliketheofTexasOn-program,AustinCollegefordualcoursesandTexasforteacherfellows’ programs.“[Theprogram] is to help remove barriers to enrolling in college for those who do graduate,” Savoy said. The program also includes additional financial aid assistance to students with high financial needs; a special, tailored campus visit; and an assigned admissions counselor to serve students throughout the collegeenrollment process.

Collins quickly identified about 25 Hays County film professionals with whom she had worked. “I sent out invitations asking that if anyone knew of any other film professionals who lived or worked in Hays County, to send me their contact information,” Collins said. “Before I knew it, I had more than doubled my list.” Collins will serve as the chair of the Hays County Film Advisory Board and Vargas will serve as vicechair. Anyone in the film industry interested in becoming involved may send their name, email, phone, and profession to tx.us.anita.collins@co.hays.

FOR the proposal: Brandon Brydson, Matt Jacobs, Andrew Schreck, Tammy Weber and Eric B. Storm AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT: None following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence home stead this year. $1.00/$100Proposed $0.00 $477,972.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $477,972.00 on average $0.00 $4,779.72 tax

Average appraised resi dence homestead value $0.00 $0.00 General (excludingexemptionshomesteadavailable65yearsof age or older or disabled person’s exemptions) $0.00 $0.00

Driftwood Conservation District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at 1101 Capital of Texas Hwy. South, Building D, Suite 110, Austin, Texas 78746. Your indi vidual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your prop erty in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners. Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

Hays Free Press • August 31, 2022 Page 9 BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN HAYS COUNTY — Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) announced that Hays CISD will be the university’s partner for inclusion in its Distinguished High School Program.SFA’sDistinguished High School Program partners with independent school districts to offer unique opportunities that include guaranteed admission and enhanced services to eligibleAccordingstudents.toa press release, schoolsgraduatestop-rankingfromhighinthedistrict will be automatically eligible for scholarships worth up to $20,000 including a $50 application fee waiver. Seniors ranked in the top 30% of their class are also guaranteed admission to SFA.Students from partner schools automatically receive scholarship money for up to four years based on their class rank. Students who apply to SFA from distinguished program schools and students ranked in the top 10% of their class will also receive $5,000 per year. Students ranked in the 1125% of their class with a 3.0 GPA or higher will receive $3,000 per year.

Anthem Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate for the tax year 2022 on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. at 805 Las Cimas Parkway, Building 3, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78746. Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the tax rate that is adopted and on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property. The change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in the taxable value of all other property determines the distribution of the tax burden among all property owners. Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

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Stephen F. Austin State University’s interim president Dr. Steve Westbrook and Hays Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright, both seated, sign an agreement naming Hays CISD as a partner in the university’s Distinguished High School Program. announces HCISD as distinguished partner

FOR the proposal: Stephen C. Dickman, Sam Siddons, Danette R. Koebele and Royce Wachsmann AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT: Jett Garner

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a news release. “When Anita, who has been in the film industry for decades before she was on my staff, makes a recommendation, I listen.”Collins thought a film advisory board would bring together film professionals throughout the county to network and support one another, while making Hays County more attractive to film productions. Collins and Victoria Vargas, the Kyle Film Friendly liaison and interim director of economic development, both attended the Texas Film Conference.Commission Vargas has seen the influx of production companies in Kyle and Hays County. “Hays County has long been a filming destination, but most recently we are catching the eye of larger name companies such as HBO Max, AMC and the CW to name a few,” Vargas said. “With the creation of a Film Advisory Board for the county, we are preparing ourselves for future film opportunities and welcoming the positive economic impact it will have on the county."

If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence home stead increasing by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Water Code. There were no residential homesteads on January 1, 2021 or January 1, 2022, therefore the tax that would have been imposed on a residential homestead is $0.00. The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

If the district adopts a combined debt service, operation and maintenance, and contract tax rate that would result in the taxes on the average residence homestead increasing by more than eight percent, the qualified voters of the district by petition may require that an election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the voter-approval tax rate under Section 49.23603, Water Code. There were no residential homesteads on January 1, 2021 or January 1, 2022, therefore the tax that would have been imposed on a residential homestead is $0.00. The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

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. Last Year This year

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BY MEGAN WEHRING HAYS COUNTY – A local ER doctor provides families with tips on staying safe and healthy throughout the upcoming Labor Day weekend.Thefirst thing to be mindful of is the weather – even though the holiday weekend is at the beginning of high body to an usually

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“Our goal is to change that trend by getting people into screening and treatment so that they can get the help that they need and go on to live productive lives,” Richards said. “We really need people to get out there and get screened. We’ll be working with the folks here in this county on the ground who can help do that outreach and get people in the pipeline.”

Debbie Ingalsbe said that uninsured patients are six times more likely to be diagnosed with cancers, which are identified in late stages. The five-year life expectancy for Stage Four breast cancer is just 27%, compared to 99% life expectancy for Stage One. While the organization is interested in working with all types of cancers, they are starting off focusing on breast cancer — and stress that screenings are important for both men and women.Affordable and preventative measures are key, which is what this funding will be able to provide. People who otherwise would not have had the opportunity will be able to be screened and get other services they need, Ingalsbe explained. The initiative works in Hays, Bastrop, and Williamson counties. The intent is to use available local resources first, then use these ARPA dollars to fill the gap for screening and treatment.Commissioner Walt Smith, who helped prepare this item for over a year alongside Ingalsbe, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had detrimental effects to this kind of healthcare — nationwide, screenings dropped to 40%. But a service like this, he said, allows tax dollars to be spent in a “really judicious and well-meaning way.” “A lot of people don't remember that while our emergency rooms were still open [during COVID], there was a long period where the general work of those hospitals, the preventative work that they did, was unavailable,” Smith said. “This is an opportunity for us to go out into their communities and bring those services to the population that needs them. It really struck me that those preventive things, those ‘maintenance’ healthcare needs of our community, really weren’t met during the pandemic, simply because our professionals didn’t have the opportunity to meet with those folks, and those facilities were closed.”Ellen Richards, vice president of United Way for Greater Austin, explained that the service works like a “funnel:” people are able to get screened through preventative mammograms, and those who are found to have something unusual in their analysis can then, if applicable, be diagnosed and get treatment.

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The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce presented their Excellence in Commerce awards at the monthly luncheon, held Tuesday, August 23. Awards were given for small, medium and large business of the year, as well as nonprofit, business person and volunteer of the year. Pictured is Volunteer of the Year Kimberly Shoemaker. Nonprofit and volunteer of the year recognized

With the Big Pink Bus in full service and providing screenings, two women in Hays County have already been diagnosed with breast cancer and are in treatment — bolstering the need for this service even more.

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BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court met Aug. 16 to listen to presentations about the county’s broadband and the importance of elevating the Council of Indigenous and Tejano communities of HaysAccordingCounty.to Broadband Solutions Manager Pam Waggoner, Connected Nation Texas partnered with the Hays County Broadband Committee to conduct a study designed to determine the availability of

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Alba-Rogers also gave a presentation to request funding from the court to benefit the Tejano and Indigenous communities and help them make a difference in reaching historically excluded residents and taxpayers. According to the 2021 Hays County Census, where there are more than 255,400 residents, 40.6% are Hispanic/Latino. CITC’s mission is to preserve the county’s rich culture and history of the indigenous community within the county.“Inearly 2021, some of us in this courtroom stood before you to ask that you allow us to keep telling the stories, and despite their historical value and educating the community, the stories of our ancestors were not being told nor prioritized among traditional channels,” RogersRogerssaid.shared several support letters from the community, including Texas historians and a family from Kyle. CITC sought to receive $14,654 for various items in their budget proposal, including video equipment, software, a printer, scanner andThecopier.court appreciativewasand supportive of CITC’s “Thankmission.youforyour work, and I really appreciate the work on the previous, untold marker in the Dripping Springs Area,” Smith said. P.O. Box 1243 Springs, TX 78620 NEWS BY BRITTANY ANDERSON HAYS COUNTY — Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Central Texas — and Hays County is diverting funds to provide free or low-cost breast cancer screenings to help combatDuringthis.its Aug. 2 regular meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Hays County Social Service Funding Agreement with United Way for Greater Austin to use ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds for cancer screening and treatment for those at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, or those who are uninsured or not eligible for other Ardurraresources.Groupserves as the program manager for the Hays County ARPA program, assisting commissioners and county staff in the saidprojectEricofdevelopmentplanning,andexecutionprojectswithitsfunds.Boehning,seniormanagerofArdurra,thatcomingupwith the justification to use funds for this initiative “practically wroteCommissioneritself.”

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output “Heat exhaustion [can occur when] you are sweating a lot,” Nijjar said. “You can faint, you feel nauseous and you feel your muscles cramping. That’s the first part of the spectrum, and you can go into heat stroke when you have more stroke-like symptoms. That’s when you stop sweating and your body temperature starts to get really high.” Nijjar added that previously, people were told to drink a specific number of gallons of water per day to gain sufficient hydration. However, the goal is to ensure a person’s urine is a pale yellow color. “You want to make sure you are urinating throughout the day, and you are still able to sweat,” Nijjar said. “If you do feel nauseous or achy, go inside. If you are unable to go inside, you need to stop your activity, make sure you are not doing anything strenuous and go to a shady area away from the sun as much as you are able to. … I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to stay hydrated.”

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BY ALBERT SANCHEZ DRIPPING SPRINGS — The stands were near capacity at the Friday, Aug. 26 Dripping Springs High School vs. Vandegrift High School away game. The game went back and forth and the Tigers battled the Vipers to the very end. The score was tied at 20-20 with three seconds left on theSeniorclock.Tiger #7 Walker Wright came in the game to attempt a 42-yard field goal. As Wright approached the ball, the Vipers' coach called a time out. Walker re-grouped and made the winning 42-yard field goal.

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DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs High School swept Del Valle High School with a 3-0 victory before a large home crowd. This was the first home game for DSHS in the newly realigned UIL district play, since DSHS is now playing in 6A Region IV District 26. DSHS’s current record is 16-6 and its next home game is set for Sept. 9 against Akins High School. To read more on the school’s stats, please volleyball/.dripping-springs-tigers/com/tx/dripping-springs/https://www.maxpreps.visit

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The final score was Tigers 23 and Vipers 20. The Tigers will play their first home game on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against San Antonio Wagner HighGameSchool.stathighlights are as •follows:Sr.QB- #16 Austin Novosad was 18 out of 30 attempts for 247 yards • Sr. #8 Garon Duncan had 9 rec. for 129 yards and 1 touchdown•Sr.#25Boston Papp had 4 rec. for 49 yards and 1 touchdown•Sr.#23Cade Curry had 11 carries for 57 yards

PHOTOS BY KATELYN PESINA Hays Hawks and Akins Eagles participate in the coin toss. Chris Bruce (#23) and Kaiden Richardson (#43) take down the Akins QB. Zach Obara (#20) and Isaac Smith (#15) celebrate a touchdown.

PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK; WFOTOS.COM Wimberley quarterback Cody Stoever (2), a sophomore, looks for a receiver as senior Johnny Ball is ready to take out any Canyon Lake defender with ill intent.

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Fisher said that parents should help their kids develop healthy sleep habits, including little to no screen time before bed. “Cell phones or other portable devices should be stored and charged in a common place like the kitchen or living room, where they are o limits until the next day,” Fisher said. “Bedtime should be a quiet, relaxing time in the house. Repetition improves this. Of course, if TV or cell phones have been used around bedtime, the rst few days or weeks of removing them will be challenging. But after it becomes normal, everyone should start to sleep and rise better. ese changes will help adults as well if they model this behavior for their kids.” A small dose of Melatonin can be used occasionally for children, Fisher explained, but any regular use or higher doses should be discussed with the child’s doctor.Fisher also discussed nutrition when it comes to children and school. Children need a nutritious breakfast and lunch every day to “learn, grow and thrive,” Fisher said. School-based meals or meals brought from home are su cient as long as they are nutritious with protein, fruits and/or vegetables, healthy fats and water. “Try to limit processed treats or desserts in lunches and save them for special occasions,” Fisher said. While some people skip it, breakfast is still considered to be the most important meal of the day. Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period, according to Better Health Channel, and it replenishes the supply of glucose to boost energy levels and alertness – while providing other essential nutrients required for good health.“Ifbreakfast isn’t yet a habit in the home, starting simple is best,” Fisher explained. “Anything can be eaten for breakfast: dinner leftovers, a piece of fruit and some nuts, a piece of bread or toast with topping like peanut butter, avocado, cheese or meat. Have it ready in the fridge or on the counter – If there is time to eat it at home, great. If not, grab it for the bus, car or waiting for school to start. Smoothies made ahead and in the fridge to go in resealable jars can be a quick, healthy option.” Fisher also provided parents with some options for healthier snacks that they can pack in their kid’s lunchboxes: dried/fresh fruit, cucumbers, sweet peppers, carrot sticks, broccolis and dips. Chips or other “salty llers” are not advised.Lastly, Fisher said that parents should make sure that their student athletes have been seen by their healthcare provider for their annual and sports physicals. ey should have good shoes, essential equipment and a re llable water bottle to stay hydrated. Healthy, high-protein snacks like salted nuts and fresh or dried fruits are the way to go for after practice.

BY MEGAN WEHRING HAYS COUNTY–A local doctor provides families with tips regarding sleep and nutrition, as students are back in school. Sleep is essential at any age. However, according to the Sleep Foundation, younger ages need even moreRecommendationssleep. say that preschoolers (three to ve-years-old) need 10-13 hours, six to 13-year-olds need nine-11 hours, 14 to 17-year-olds need eight to 10 hours and young adults (18 to 25-years-old) need seven to nine hours. “We aren't our best selves when we don't get enough sleep, and that is true for kids too,” said Dr. Emily Fisher, a pediatrician at Baylor Scott & White in Buda. “Without enough sleep, kids can have trouble focusing, often have more behavioral disturbances, and will struggle more in school both academically and behaviorally.”

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A new school year is a good time to get into routines, Fisher added. “Make sure bedtime/ lights-out is approximately the same time every night, approximately 10-12 hours before wake-up time, depending on the child's age,” Fisher said. “Have a bedtime routine that is approximately the same every night, and will be age dependent. For example, small kids may have to brush their teeth, bathe, [have] stories [read to them] and then bed whereas, older kids or teenagers may have a more screen o time, bath/shower, quiet reading, journaling or drawing before bed.”

Kids who are not getting su cient sleep could have behavior issues at school – this can often look like symptoms of attention de cit disorder (ADD) or start showing signs of moodiness or struggling in school and/or relationships.

Tips on sleep and nutrition for students

Every age has its own recommended hours of sleep.