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• The sign may not be installed within any PUEs

signable area (including the LED display).

Not all attended the meeting but the following is a list of each individual who received a Community Service Award – many who have served for more than a

The driver of the Honda, identified as Michael Faraj, 25, from Dripping Springs, was pronounced dead at the scene by JP John Burns. A copy of the crash record can be obtained once the investigation is complete

– A fatal accident closed down Fitzhugh Road near Crossroads Drive in Dripping Springs over the weekend.Atapproximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the crash on West Fitzhugh Road. A 2009 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound (at 45 miles per hour) when it traveled off the road to the right onto the grassy shoulder and then back onto the road into the westbound lane of

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At the Sept. 6 Dripping Springs City Council meeting, the city celebrated and thanked the outgoing board, committee, and commission members who have volunteered their time and service to help the city.

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– Planning & Zoning Commission

“Thank you for all you do,” a city representative wrote in a Facebook post.

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Dripping Springs so great!”

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– Dripping ElementarySpringsSchool will be getting a new sign for the front of the campus.

With a 3-2 vote, the Dripping Springs City Council approved a sign variance request from Dripping Springs ISD to replace the current sign outside of Dripping Springs Elementary School – council members

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The sign is proposed to be eight feet in height and 32 square feet in overall

traffic.TheHonda collided with a 2016 Toyota 4 Runner, which was westboundtravelingarounda curve at the time.

One dead in fatal accident on Fitzhugh Road

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Council member Travis Crow questioned where to draw the limit for special cases like this.

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“If we have these ordinances, we have them for a reason,” Crow said.

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A comparison of the old sign and new sign at Dripping Springs Elementary School.

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Sign within a district such as a government utility institutional (GUI), the regulations are as follows:

– Volunteers dedicate their time and service to the community, and the city of Dripping Springs is recognizing that.

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“We could not do what we do without the more than 100 wonderful people who serve and volunteer for the boards, commissions and committees. You are a big part of what makes

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Dripping Springs recognizes board & committee members

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Some of the recognized volunteers attend the Sept. 6 Dripping Springs City Council meeting. From left: Wade King, Matthew Zarbaugh, Andrea Nicholas, John McIntosh, Eric Henline, Eric Russell, Mayor Bill Foulds and Jim Martin.

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Travis Crow and Geoffrey Tahuahua were the dissenting votes. The district’s request is to grant an exemption from Section 26.01.004(b)(3) which includes electronic signs as sign types that cannot be LEDsignilluminatedsignauthorized.expresslyTheproposednewisaninternallymonumentwhichincludesandisplayscreen.For

The city has requested that DSISD comply with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) Texas Chapter’s Texas Model Sign Ordinance, according to building official Sarah Cole, leaving city staff to recommend approval of the sign variance request by the city council.

“We keep on granting this and people keep on coming in. Where

City Council approves sign variance for Dripping Springs Elementary

Recreation Commission

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mixer event for members of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Macario Hernandez

Hernandez, driving a Dodge pickup truck, hit a Honda sedan with a family of five who were from Frisco, Texas inside.Hayden Weissman, 18, and Peyton Weissman, 16, died at the scene. Another sister, their father and his girlfriend were also in the car and taken to the hospital.

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Macario Hernandez, 61, of Buda, has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty on multiple charges after a 2019 hit-and-run crash in Kyle that killed two teenagers and injured three others.Anews release stated that the crash occurred on April 27, 2019 around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of I-35 and Windy Hill Road in Kyle.

Officials said Hernandez was found and arrested by Hays County Sheriff’s deputies after fleeing on foot from the scene of the

The Freebirds World Burrito team cuts the ribbon for a second time at an Aug. 25 ceremony and mixer event to celebrate four months of being in Dripping Springs.

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Freebirds World Burrito celebrated four months in Dripping Springs on Aug. 25.Freebirds held its original grand opening celebration on April 27, where the first 25 guests in line received free burritos for a year. Since April, Freebirds has continued to provide fans of Dripping Spring with its burritos and bowls. In celebration of its continued support, Freebirds decided to host a forceremonyribbon-cuttinglaterinAugustfanstoattendanda

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Quince Expos was created last year by Jason Rubio, who discovered that the Hispanic/Latino community was not being fully represented at events like bridal extravaganzas. Rubio and his team hosted a Quince Expo in Austin that received positive feedback, leading him to plan the first one in Kyle to held on Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at Gemstone Palace (located at 1101 Bunton Creek Road).

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First Quince Expo coming to Kyle

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The Quince Expo in Austin earlier this year.

(counterfeit Percocet) in two prescription pill bottles inside the suspect’s apartment. Police also located 12 fentanyl pills in the coin pocket of the juvenile’s jeans and seized two firearms from the apartment.Duringa police interview with Rios, he admitted to regularly supplying the juvenile with fentanyl pills. Rios was arrested and faces charges $175,000theofControlledminorControlledsubstance,PossessionManufacture/Deliver/ofofacontrolledDeliveryofaSubstancetoaandPossessionofaSubstance.AsSept.8,RiosremainsinHaysCountyJailonabond.

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Despite Hispanic people accounting for over 50% of the total population in the city of Kyle, there has yet to be a quinceanera expo until now.

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“We put this on to target that market,” Rubio said. “A quince expo is basically like a bridal extravaganza but for quinceaneras and Latinx brides because the Hispanic/Latino population has very specialized music. They might want a bilingual DJ or bilingual staff. For most of these bridal extravaganzas, we cannot find those types of vendors. For whatever

Robert Vasquez, deputy with Hays County Pct. 2 Constable Michael Torres, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers alongside other staff to show support for their fellow first responders.

reason, a lot of people do not serve that population.”Asanowner of Austin’s Best DJs & Photo Booths, Rubio and his wife have experience with quinceaneras and weddings.Havingattended several bridal extravaganzas, Rubio said that the Hispanic/Latino community will most likely not find all of the vendors they need or want for their event – which is why the Quince Expo will be a unique opportunity.“Weseeyou. We are here for you, and we know what your needs are. There are people who can help you with your events,” Rubio said. “Most of the vendors that are going to be there are minority vendors, minority business owners –which helps them. [Attendees can say], ‘These people are me. They look like me so they likely know my culture and the intricacies of our event.’ They are likely more comfortable booking with them.”

male were detained during the search without incident. During the evidentiary search, police located 384 fentanyl pills

provides free haircuts for first responders

Gentlemen’s Grooming is located at 225 S Main St in Kyle. Stay tuned for future events — there might just be a free haircut waiting for you.

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Gentlemen’s Grooming 101 held their annual 9/11 Commemorative Free Haircut event on Sept. 7. Owners Chris Ortiz and Tony Arredondo, alongside the rest of their team, have put on the event for several years to show appreciation for first responders by providing them with a simple but necessary service, completely forManyfree. local firefighters, policemen and other first responders showed out to get free haircuts at the shop. Michael Torres, Hays County Pct. 2 Constable and staff also grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for fellow first responders to enjoy throughout the duration of the event. This is not the only free haircut event Gentlemen’s Grooming organizes. Since 2017 — excluding 2020 and 2021 due to COVID — the shop has put on Cutz4Kidz, a free haircut event for K-12 students held before the start of the new school year in tandem with a school supply drive with local organizations. This year, they provided 150 free haircuts forTakingchildren.care of the community in this way seems to come second nature to Ortiz and Arredondo, as their shop continues to prove to be a fixture for

September 11, 2001 is a date that most Americans will never forget — and one local barbershop has made it their mission to honor the lives lost and sacrifices made by first responders on this day in the way they know best.

No one expected Shook to beat the murder rap, and for once he did not disappoint them. The only surprise was the punishment. A 30-year prison term for a capital offense was comparatively lenient considering the rogue cop was eligible for the death penalty.

Texas sheriff embraces life of crime Protecting our Aquifers and Groundwater During Droughts

More general education on the vulnerability of these resources, increased public awareness, stronger conservation and infrastructure,inprograms,drought-managementinvestmentsclimate-resilientwateropenspace and recharge lands, and sciencebased initiatives are all part of this necessary approach.

The very next day, the grand jury indicted him on three separate counts: murder, armed robbery and burglary. The second charge stemmed from the “blowing of a safe” at an Electra movie theater on Jun. 18 and the third concerned his alleged role in the robbery of the desk clerk at the Jefferson Hotel the following night.

act to minimize the impacts from limited water resources, dangerous wildfires, and longterm damage to all who rely on this critical resource.

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The obliging judge consented to a change of venue for the murder trial and moved it two counties south to Graham. Meanwhile, the defendant tried to throw a monkey wrench in the judicial machinery by pressuring the constable at tiny Harrold to serve subpoenas on three imaginary witnesses. Shook figured the proceedings would have to be postponed until the nonexistent trio was found.

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Former Electra constable Ed Pryor was convicted on the testimony of the actual stickup artist, who swore under oath that the police

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1950s? 2.There are so many subdivisions and individual well owners in Hays County that will have to redrill their wells during an extended drought because of this unprecedented growth. Does Hays County have a plan to assist/compensate all of the existing well owners for the expense of drilling new wells? Have you priced a new well recently?  Is this a cost that the developers should have to fund?

During Shook’s yearlong absence, a jury gave one of his partners in crime eight years in the penitentiary for his part in the hotel holdup.

unobstructed target. When he finally got it, he put a load of buckshot in Shook’s stomach. The guard freed by the blast from the ex-chief’s bear hug retrieved his weapon and killed both of the armed escapees with head shots.With that the bold bid for freedom was over in the blink of an eye. As for the convict cop, he was according to the Dallas Morning News “probably fatally wounded.” Shook did spend several days at death’s door but eventually recovered to resume serving his lengthy stretch.Inthe fall of 1934, Shook’s decadesfrontShookSostory,alwayswrote.mygovernor.personaldaughter12-year-oldpennedaappealtothe“Pleasegrantdaddyapardon,”sheMiriam“Ma”Ferguson,asuckerforasobjustcouldnotresist.inJanuary1935,Tomstrolledoutthegatetwoandahalfearly.

Since its founding in 2015, the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) has responded to dire threats, taken legal actions when necessary, and provided leadership and science-based analysis to protect our aquifers, springs, creeks, landowner property rights, and our local economy. From the outset, we have been blessed with the support of many individuals, local elected officials, and allied organizations in our initiatives.

BY PATRICK COX, PH.D.

I have been working to raise awareness about our limited water resources in Hays County since the 1980s. Hays County doesn’t have the Highland Lakes chain like Austin, and Canyon Lake does not have another drop of water to sell to anyone in Hays County. This is why I wrote an email to Ruben Becerra, Dr. Michelle Gutierrez

The judge denied bail and had Shook transferred to the county jail in Wichita Falls to await trial. But he had no intention of hanging around for his day in Twocourt.weeks later, the disgraced lawman and five other prisoners jumped the jailer as he served them supper. They knocked him out cold, took his keys and helped themselves to a safe containing the cash and personal property of their fellow inmates before heading out the door.

Shook remained at large until September 1929, when he was arrested for the shooting death of a stranger in Decaturville, Tennessee. Upon discovering their suspect was a fugitive from Lone Star justice, the authorities told the Wichita County sheriff to come and fetch him.Shook was soon back where he had started and under a 24-hour watch to ensure his presence at his next court date. Within the month, he was tried, convicted and sentenced to five years for the armed robbery. But that was merely the warm-up for the big event.

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chief and the constable had put him up to it and taken a third each of the loot.

After 13 months on the run, a former smalltown police chief wanted for murder and armed robbery was captured in Tennessee on Sep. 20, 1929.

There is more. For my VIP tickets I was allowed to sit on a cement slab, no chairs allowed, for the performances. Once the headliner came on those who didn’t pay for VIP tickets were allowed to come and stand in front of me.

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Patrick Cox, Ph.D., of Wimberley, Texas, is executive director of TESPA and former board president of BSEACD.

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On the night of Aug. 10, 1928, the ex-chief stabbed to death a 42-year-old father of three. To save the sheriff the trouble of looking for him and to avoid any unpleasantness,

By the next March, Shook had lost his appeal and taken up residence in Huntsville. But eight months later, he was back in the headlines with a sensational escape attempt.Along with 27 other inmates, Shook was being transported by truck to a work site. At a prearranged bend in the deserted road, four cons attacked their three armed overseers. In the struggle that ensued, two guards were overpowered and stripped of their pistols.

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concerning development are not working for your constituents because the big property owners, and developers have much deeper pockets than the individual residents of Hays County.  If elected, will you work with our state legislature to raise awareness about these water issues, and try to get some of control over development back to the cities, and the counties? I look forward to sharing this information with you in the coming weeks. Check out the first round of answers in the Sept. 21 edition.

Candidates respond to Hays County drought concerns

3. Is there a Hays County plan to bring water infrastructure to all of

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the existing homesteads and subdivisions that are completely dependent on the aquifers during a multi-year drought? Only those living in cities in Hays County will be sure to have water during a multi-year drought. What is the plan for all of the rural well owners, and subdivisions that are not hooked up to a city water pipeline?4.Until this year's election, Hays County had never met a subdivision or development it didn’t like. The mantra has been growth, growth, growth! The state laws

Shook turned himself in before sunup.

First off, the music was great. Shaker Hymns, Mike and the Moonrise and, of course, Pat Green were fantastic. They played to the audience and the audience responded with applause.

The clever scheme might have worked, if the constable had not come to his senses and thrown himself on the mercy of the court. The judge, not at all amused by the ruse, jailed him as a material witness and started the trial the week before Christmas 1929.

Groundwater-fed springs of the Texas Hill Country provide irreplaceable flow to our creeks and rivers. Unfortunately, springs in the Hill Country

by PattersonDavid

Had Tom Shook always been a crooked cop concealing his crimes behind a badge? If that was true, he sure had fooled a bunch of people during his eight-year career in law enforcement with different departments in North Texas. And the town council in Electra, the Red River boomtown northwest of Wichita Falls, would not had hired him as the new chief of police had he not come highly recommended.Shooklasted no more than a year as Electra’s top cop. Whether he was fired or left of his own accord is unclear eight decades after the fact. It may be that the town elders got wind of his after-hours activities and elected to play it safe by terminating his employment or Shook simply resigned to pursue a life of crime full-time.

We must undertake immediate actions in the Hill Country to prepare for the impacts of climate change.

are vulnerable to drying up, as groundwater resources continue to decline because of drought and increased groundwater pumping. As we have witnessed in recent years, municipalities and developers are in search of large volumes of inexpensive water supplies for Central Texas’ growing population. They are turning to groundwater from our aquifers to meet this need at a time when this resource is in serious decline.Themost cited drought of record in Texas occurred during the 1950s. Droughts have become many times more commonplace since 2000. Climate change brings droughts that are more frequent and devastating. We must

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As more and more people and businesses move into the Hill Country, the increased demand now exceeds projected water availability from ground and surface waters. We need comprehensive watershed management plans that recognize the dangers from future droughts. Groundwater conservation districts and local governments need the necessary tools and funding to protect our water resources.

1.With our explosive growth, is Hays County ready for another seven year drought like we had in the 1950s? If elected, what do you plan to do to prepare for a multi-year drought like the one in the

From 1950 until 1957,  there was a long multi-year drought in Texas and Hays County. During this drought, the annual rainfall averaged seven inches a year. Our normal annual rainfall is 32 inches. Here is the punchline: In 1957, the last year of the drought, the Hays County population was 16,870. Let that sink in, Buda alone now has more people than that!  As of the 2020 census the Hays County population was 241,000. During this drought farmers had to abandon their fields and butcher their livestock.

To the Margarita and Salsa Fest promoters - You gotta do better. You got me.Ithought I would support the venue and bought two VIP tickets for my wife and I. Glad I did since it sold out.

But that is where it ends. The Margarita line, since it was a Margarita and Salsa festival, was a two hour long wait. The food trucks, and there were only five, had a one hour line and 20-30 wait for food to get your order. Even the VIP Lounge, for VIP spenders, was a 45 minute to an hour wait.

Never again. We like to support the Buda venues, but at least we like to think we got our money’s worth. Not this time. You gotta do better.

That left the lone shotgun guard, who patiently waited for an

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Without these actions, water resources throughout the region will continue to decline in volume and quality. We all should dedicate ourselves to be good stewards of these irreplaceable resources.

Read all about the early years of the oil frenzy in “Texas Boomtowns: A History of Blood and Oil” Order your copy for $24.00 by mailing a check to Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393.

Cohen, Susan Cook, Mark Jones, and Walt Smith, who are running for Hays County Commissioner, or County Judge. I asked them to comment on these questions and they have graciously agreed. This column will be here every week with a new question highlighted every week.  Next week we will focus on question number one.

From left: communications director Ellen Ermis, program and entertainment coordinator Dawn Conley, Hays County Commissioner Mark Jones, grant, attendance and fundraiser coordinator Domingo Castilleja, president Betty Conley, ambassador Nelia Barrera, strategic planner Olivia Duran, secretary Jacci DiCarlo, treasurer Kathy Carpenter and Hays County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe.

through rummages sales, auctions, BBQ plate sales and more, and continues to raise funds for the kitchen and to finish out the construction documents.

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Currently, KASZ is headquartered in downtown Kyle at the Krug Activity Center.

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“We just want you to know that we’re here for you, and if there’s anything we can do to help you, please call on us,” Ingalsbe said.“This is a great group. … Y’all have grown this organization; y’all have done a great job with the work on this building. I know you’re going to do a lot with this little donation we gave you,” Jones added.

Katherine Anne Porter students volunteer at Wimberley Market Days parking at the campus last weekend – the students raised more than $1,000 for the scholarship fund.

Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury, each for 10 years•Two counts of Accident Involving Death, each for 10 years

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KASZ receives $20K donation for new center

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KYLE — The local senior activity center is continuing to grow, both in its membership and meeting space.The Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) received a $20,000 check from Hays County, presented by commissioners Mark Jones and Debbie Ingalsbe, during its weekly luncheon on Sept. 6.

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The new building will be tied into the connective Vybe trail network in Kyle and offer more accessibility options, a larger kitchen, more meeting spaces that will be open to other local groups and the ability to be rented out for private events.

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KASZ communications director Ellen Ermis explained that the shovelready outanotherorganizationon$200,000agreeditsCouncilapproachedamount.alsothedonationAlongdocumentsconstructioncost$600,000.withHaysCounty’sof$200,000,cityofKylehasdonatedthesameIn2021,KASZKyleCitytohelpwithefforts,andthecitytomatchthecontingentthecountyandeachraising$200,000.KASZhasraised$150,000oftheir$200,000goal

Ingaslsbe said when the project was first introduced, the building was in her precinct, but following recent precinct redrawings, it is now in Jones’. However, the two, she said, work well together.

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Hays Free Press • September 14, 2022 Page 5 1 2 3 4 8765 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 24 25 26 27 Copyright 2022 by Orbison Bros. CROSSWORDTEXAS by Charley & Guy Orbison 20 28 39 47 53 59 626160 ACROSS DOWN 1 TXism: “_ ___ hombre” (mean) 5 Houston Olympic gym coach Karolyi 6 TXism: “tight as a cinch on _ ___ horse” 7 early “____saying:toTexas” 8 TXism: “don’t give a hoot __ _ holler” 9 ex-owner of the Houston Oilers 17 TXism: “joined his shadow in the dirt” 19 oldparthard-to-get-rid-ofofTXPantex’swarheads 21 TXism: “that’ll __ nicely” 22 “three,” in Mexico 23 TX Dennis Quaid 1999 film: “___ Given Sunday” 24 this David starred in TV film “Silhouette” set in a TX town 30 how TX cattle are sold 34 __ Pepper 35 TXism: “mad __ _ ___-eyed cow” 36 TXism: “_ ___ to” (intend) 37 TXism: “it’s root hog __ ___” 39 what some call the Cowboys (2 wds.) 43 TX Pride’s “My Eyes Can See Only As ___ __ You” 44 TXism: “want it __ ___ _ could spit” 1 TXism: “_ ___ __ bones” (skinny) 2 TXism: “build a fence _____ you buy cattle” (plan) 3 he was “Hawkeye Pierce” (2 wds.) 4 TX Ross met Margot Perot on a blind ____ 45 TXism: “sour enough __ pucker a pig” 46 covered with gold 47 TX Clint Black’s “We ____ Ourselves” 48 TX Jim Reeves’ “__ I Losing You?” 50 pickup motors 53 dir. to Cameron from Dublin 54 TXism: “a shy dog don’t get __ biscuits” 55 TX-bornCapshaw, et al. 56 TX band “_____ __ The Wheel” 59 TXism: “____ pop” (soft drink) 60 money makers for the Azle News 61 Tanya “TexasTucker’sWhenI___” 62 TXism: “take a look ___” 9 TX Clyde’s love, TX Bonnie (init.) 10 utmost or best 11 Palo ____ Canyon 12 _ __-gallon hat 13 TXism: “gave him a ____ __ his own medicine” 14 TXism: “got __ itchy trigger finger” 15 TX Chuck Norris film: “___ 2” (abbr.) 16 solar time pieces 18 neighboring state 20 “I have to get __ ____” (early to bed) 24 ex-Maverick coach Adubato (init.) 25 TXism: “clean __ _ hound’s tooth” 26 Gen. ___ Houston 27 North_____, TX 28 “Texas Monument”______ 29 good to eat 31 TXism: “fraidy ___” 32 cowboy’s bolo 33 Gulf shrimp catcher 38 loses moisture 40 this Farley started Texas Boys Ranch 41 Dallas’ Alexandernamesake,(init.) 42 “______ ___, monkey do” 49 found on trees at Caddo Lake 51 teeth space 52 TXism: “call __ _ day” (quit) 57 cargos on trucks 58 TX-born Reynolds was married to this Fisher P-1602 223021 31 32 23 34 36 37 40 29 41 4342 33 38 49 45 46 50 51 52 57 58 35 55 44 1854 16 5648 The Texas Crossword and Sudoku Puzzle D & D Insurance agency Serving Hays County since 1983 “Call us for all of your insurance needs” Angie Dahl Wimberley: 512-847-5549 or 512-847-9325 Dripping Springs: 512-894-2286 sponsored by Hays Free Press Call us with news or feature ideas! 512-268-7862 Supporting KAPS students

States Air Force from 1950 to 1981, achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He went on to work for the Travis County Sheriff’s Department from 1981 to 1994, attaining the rank of Lieutenant.Heenjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching football and the car races, and traveling. He received numerous military includingawards,aBronze Star and was proud of his involvement with the United Heritage Credit Union (Past Director and Chairman of the Board), Austin Retired Chief’s Society (Past President), American Legion (Post 83), Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 3377), Travis County Sheriff’s Officer Association (Past President), hisforandEnforcementTexasAssociationSheriff’sofTexas,CountiesLawAssociationNationalAssociationUniformedServicesJohnissurvivedbylovingwifeof70

JANET LILLIAN HUSE

Survived by children: Cathy Huse, William D. Huse (Lola), Daniel Huse (Mary), and Jonathan Huse (Shayna), grandchildren: Katie Meline, William G. Huse, Calvin Huse, Hana Huse, Lexi Huse, Hudson Huse, siblings: Ardyce DuRand (John), Larry (Elly) and Darwin (Jo Ann) Dahler. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Audrey Dahler, brothers Jack and Roger Dahler, husband Gordon W. Huse, son Gordon S. Huse, and daughter Kim Meline (Joel).

health issues, many of which are related to our diets, are often under-treated among Hispanics,” said Health Equity and Gonzalestowardmakingstrategieshealthtomembersschool’sfromandspeak5:30inManagerEngagementCommunityProgramMatthewGonzalesapressrelease.Thedoorswillopenatp.m.forthepublictowithlocalvendors,presentationswillbe6:15to7:15p.m.inthecafeteria.“Wewanttoempowerofthecommunitytakechargeoftheirownandlearnaboutandideasforpositivechangesahealthierlife,”said.TheHCLHDisalsogiving

JOHN TAYLOR KELLER

John went to Surratsville High School in Clinton, Maryland and graduated in 1946. He earned certifications from the London School of Business, Texas Peace Officers Academy and Texas Law servedManagementEnforcementInstitute.Mr.KellerproudlyintheUnited

Janet Lillian Huse, age 81, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Buda, Texas. Family was by her side through her short illness. Janet was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 5, 1941. She relocated to Buena Park, California in 1983 and resided there for 39 years, before finally moving to Buda, Texas in April of this year. Her final months were spent cherishing time with her son Jonathan, his wife Shayna, and her grandson Hudson.Aftermarrying her husband Gordon in 1958, Janet spent the next six and a half decades caring for her family, often putting their needs far above her

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Local health department to host Hispanic/Latino Health-Diet Forums

with Pastor Roy Ehrdal officiating. Burial will follow at Cook Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery, 14501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Visitation will be held at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle, Texas on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle, Texas will be handling the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Onion Creek Senior Center, online at –thankfulnessisprovided.levelcompassionCaringHomeResponsetotheirfamilyBuda,toocscbuda.org/org/""https://www.ocscbuda.HYPERLINKhttps://www.orbymail420BartonCrossing,TX78610.ThewishestoextendheartfeltgratitudeAmericanMedical(AMR),RedBudCareandElaraHospicefortheandexcellentofcarethateach“Saynotingrief‘henomore’butliveinthathewas.”Hebrewproverb

John Taylor Keller, 93, of Buda, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on September 02, 2022. John was born in Staunton, Virginia to Ernest and Virginia Keller on October 17, 1928.

away five H-E-B gift cards at each forum as door prizes. For more information on the forum, visit the Hays County Local Health Department’s Facebook page at com/HaysCountyLocalhttps://www.facebook.

years, JoAnn Keller of Buda, Texas; sons Edwin Keller and wife, Annette, of Jonestown, Texas and John S. Keller and wife, Brenda of Orange, Virginia; sonin-law Mark 17,onKirby,FuneralwillKeller.Malcolmbrothers,KellerKeller;Ernestinfriends.familynumerousLillianJohnIslaHarris,ReagangrandchildrenMatthewKeller,wifeHarris,husband,Anderson-Flores,grandchildrenAnderson;JenniferandFernando,AprilJohnL.Keller,andHeather,VirginiaEricBobbittandBobbitt;great-Lauren,andBrooklynnBrendanHalsey,andMaxFloresandK.Keller;sisterPeters;andextendedmembersandHeisprecededdeathbyhisparents,andVirginiadaughter,VickieAnderson;andMatthew,andFrankAcelebrationoflifebeheldatHarrellHome,1715Kyle,TX78640Saturday,September2022,at11:00am

Page 6 Hays Free Press • September 14, 2022 *New Llano Aquisition* Now Serving:  Austin  Dripping Springs  Kyle  Kingsland  Llano We are expanding! 512-443-1366 www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Faith Assembly of God 1030 Main St., Buda BAPTIST First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda Sledge Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 709 Sewell, Kyle Southeast Baptist Church 5020 Turnersville Rd., Creedmoor Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626 Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda Primera Mision Bautista Mexicana Kyle Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W. CATHOLIC Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda St. Anthony Marie Claret Church 801 N. Burleson, Kyle St. Michael’s Catholic Church S. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland CHRISTIAN New Life Christian Church 2315 FM 967, Buda Iglesia Israelita Casa de Dios 816 Green Pastures Dr., Kyle 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 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) 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 Buda, Texas • 15300 S. IH-35 • 312-1615 Debbie Thames, agenT 251 N. FM 1626, Bldg. 2, Ste. C, Buda, Texas 78610 312-1917 TEXAS CEMENTLEHIGHCO.LP Pure Texas Spring 1STFREEPrivatelyWater!ownedFromlocalspringsDELIVERY20GAL.FREE Friendly, Courteous Service Call 1-866-691-2369 Your Hometown McDonald’s McDonald’s of Buda 15359 IH-35, Ste. B • P.O. Box 1364, Buda, TX 78610 512-312-2383 Locally owned and operated by Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson BUDA STORDRUGE 203 Railroad Street Downtown Buda Pharmacy 312-2111 Fountain 312-2172 LastSolutionPuzzle S-1602 A B A D B E L A A F A T G O N E O R A B U D A D A M S F E L L P L U T O N I U M D O T R E S A N Y R A S C H E A U C T O N E D D R A S A R E D A I M O R D I E A M E R I C A S T E A M F A R A S S O B A D N G T O F O G I L T T E L L A M E N G N E S S E N O K A T E S A S L E E P A T S O D Y A D S D E S E E Texas Crossword Solution Texas Crossword, from page 3 Sudoku Solution Sudoku Puzzle, from page 3 First Baptist Church A loving & caring Southern Baptist Church 104 S. San Marcos Street, Buda Buddy Johnson, Pastor • 295-2161 Sunday School...........................................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................................10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study/Youth Activities...6:00 p.m. AWANA’s (Wednesday)..........................6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided www.firstbaptistbuda.com • fbcbuda@austin.rr.com Hays Hills Baptist Church www.hayshills.org1401N.FM1626 9:30 a.m. Classic Service 10:45 a.m. Contemporary service Adult (including an 8:30 a.m. early bird class), teen, children’s classes * Children’s worship Professionally-staffed nursery & pre-school Like us on Facebook Hays Free Press Providing you with your most important local news for Kyle, Buda and surrounding communities Come worship with us Your church ad could be here! Call 512-268-7862 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm 251 N. 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Her faith in Christ was the only thing stronger than her motherly love. Even in the wake of great loss during her later years, she would speak of how good the Lord had been to her.

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own. She lovingly raised six children, adored her grandchildren, and embraced her role as the emotional and spiritual rock for the family. Rarely does someone so humble leave such an indelible mark on so many lives.

As part of the Healthy Hays Forum Series, the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) will host two diabetesLatinoissuesdiscusscommunity.problemstodepartmentrelease,LehmanHighSept.Health-DietHispanic/LatinoForumson20and27atLehmanSchool,locatedat1700Rd.AccordingtoapressthehealthwantedtobringlightcommonhealthwithintheHispanicDieticianswillcommonhealthintheHispanic/community,includingandobesity.“Diabetesandother

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday. Sept. 19 at Faith Assembly of God in Buda, Texas followed by burial at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas.

Kyle City Council approves development, ties into Vybe

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN KYLE – The Kyle City Council

theThelandowner.developers are also going to be adding $100,000 in funding for public art in coordination with the newly-formed Arts Commission. They also have plans to reduce traffic associated with the project based on their traffic plan.

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the same restriction to any sort of fencing around the park itself,” Donnell said.

BUDA — The Buda City Council will have two familiar faces on the dais for a few more years.

During its regular meeting on Sept. 6, the council unanimously approved to cancel the election scheduled for Nov. 8 and declare two council members duly elected.

Kayley Goldsmith, DVM H Elizabeth Garriott, DVM H Michelle Kurkowski, DVM 6300 FM 1327 (East of I35 and Creedmoor) Austin, TX 78747 Give us a call at 512-385-0486 PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is a non-profit, no-kill shelter operated primarily on donations and adoptions. 500 FM 150 E, Kyle, TX • 512 268-1611 • pawsshelter.org All animals are fully vaccinated, spay/neutered, microchipped and dewormed. Chance, 3-year-old, Australian-Kelpie mix, Male: Chance is house-trained and does amazing when on leash. He is the perfect amount of medium-high energy and does best when he gets his physical and mental exercise! Florence, 1-year-old, Domestic Shorthair mix, Female: Florence has done well with other cats and even did well with the dogs in her previous foster home. She doesn’t mind those peaceful, do-nothing days. This sweet girl is at our PetSmart San Marcos cattery. Committed to your pet’s health since 1978 Women IN BUSINESS 107 E. Summit Dr, Wimberley • 512-847-5549 102 Old Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs • 512-894-2286 Angie Dahl DeMasters Daniel Insurance has been serving the Hill Country since 1983 as an independent insurance agency providing personal and commercial insurance products. Let our office help you shop your insurance coverage. Our staff is committed to deliver personalized service to each and every client. Look for upcoming agent introductions. D & D Insurance agency dd-ins.net Melanie Fenelon REALTOR ® , GRI, CLHMS melanie.fenelon@compass.com (512) 658-0773 Specializing in residential, acreage and farm/ranch properties Dripping Springs • Wimberley Driftwood • Lakeway • Spicewood South, Southwest and Central Austin Wednesdays thru Sundays 10 AM- 6 PM September 24 - October 30, 2022 *Online Tickets Required* For Additional information visit Creedmoor,MamaMarysFarm.comTX

Knowing what to do in the face of a natural disaster or other crises can help save lives, and various leaders in Hays County are working to build a stronger, more resilient community to ensure that its residents are prepared for times like this.

Incumbent council members Matt Smith (At-Large Position 1) and Terry Cummings (Single Member District C) were both running unopposed. The deadline to file for candidacy was Aug. 22 and the deadline for a write-in candidacy was Aug. 26.

For Jones, the mission of the fair is simple: if residents are knowledgeable enough to help themselves and others during times of crisis, first responders will not be inundated with 911 calls and they can focus on the situation at hand, not deplete resources and end up being able to help more people.Getting directly involved in some of the local efforts that aim to educate the public in this way is one way to ensure you are prepared. Organizations like Community Emergency Response Team and Texas Search and Rescue allow residents to learn valuable life-saving skills while also assisting first responders.

The Hays County Office of Emergency Services held its fifth annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Sept. 10 at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

Blitz and Copper, two of Texas Search and Rescue’s K9s, observe the action at the Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair Sept. 10.

County holds emergency preparedness fair

City Clerk Alicia Ramirez said that Buda City Hall will still operate as an election center on Nov. 8, but the city will not have an election on the ballot.

Smith and Cummings will take their oath of office after the election.

The developers have also added more allowances for food trucks on an event lawn in addition to the 7,500-square-foot food and beverage building. In total, the lawn is 38,000 square feet. There is also 16,500 square footage available for additional commercial entities like a gym, cafe or office building. Additionally, the Vybe Trail expansion will also have all maintenance paid for by

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multifamily apartments, retail, office space and public open space that will also tie into the City’s Vybe Trail System, serving as a Vybe Spot, which is meant to be an area along the trail that serves as a place for people to gather.

publicintersection,ParkwayimprovementsbuildingforwillfundedstandardsagreementonandHospital,fromsiderequestagreementapprovedunanimouslyadevelopmentandzoninglocatedontheeastofI-35acrossthestreetAscensionSetonbetweenthecityCTCResidential,LLCSept.6.Thedevelopmentoutlinestheofaprivatelydevelopmentthatberequiredtomeetarchitecturalstyle,materials,traffictotheKyleandSetonParkwayaccessibilitytoopenspaceandthe

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“It just gets better and better,” council member Daniela Parsley said.

Rizo wanted to ensure the agreement had codified language to make sure the green space wouldn’t be completely closed off to the public if sold. “I want to make sure that is always public space,” RizoTravissaid.Donnell, vice president of Wexford Real Estate Investors, said they designed a creative solution that connects the park to the balance of the shopping centers through the“We’veboulevard.restricted the project from putting any sort of fencing or barriers along these roadways so 24/7 any sort of car can come through and access the park. We also applied

required 24 hours — to be dispatched to disaster situations and allow first responders to focus on the more complex tasks at hand.“It’s andengineers,constructioninstead,careervolunteerscounty.”benefitslocalAllfamilysupportabasicnowThat’sthat’sbepeoplehaveAdministrator.andOESsaidschedulecustomizablecompletelytoyourandyourlifestyle,”BrandonHigh,AssistantDirectorCERTProgram“Evenifweaclassroomfullof30thatdon’twanttoaffiliatedwiththeteam,completelyfine.30morepeoplethathaveaneducationatalevelonhowtonotbeburdenonthesystemandthemselves,theirandtheirneighbors.ofthatisbeneficialtocommunities,whichthecityandtheHighsaidthatmanyhavenomedicalbackground—they’reteachers,workers,ITprogrammersmore.ShannonSmith,director

Buda cancels election

Council member Yvonne Flores-Cale said the project excites her, but she would like to see more shaded area.Mayor Pro Tem Robert

Vybe.The property is bound to the south by raw land and a minor access road that runs parallel to Kyle Parkway roughly 400 feet to the south; to the west by raw land planned for retail discount store development; to the east by Seton Parkway with approximately 600 linear feet of frontage; and to the north by Bunton Branch Creek, according to agenda propertyaccouterments.littlepitchedagreementUseshowndocuments.OriginalrenderingsintheMixed-PUDdevelopmentwereroofswithalessarchitecturalThewillconsistof

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In the city staff’s opinion, the project is “above and beyond.” City council members also loved the development plan.

“I’m glad to see the big improvements that this project has brought forward,” Mayor Travis Mitchell said. “I’m excited to see more restaurants and cool spaces come to the city.”Donnell said this is just the beginning of the company’s projects in the city.“We’re local Texans, and this won’t be our last project, and we’re gonna start with this one and make you very proud,” Donnell said.

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HAYS COUNTY —

CERT trains residents in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, search and rescue and disaster medical operations, allowing volunteers — once they complete the

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experienced devastating natural disasters, such as historic flooding and freezing and a slew of wildfires this past summer.

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at Overpass Road to Old Goforth Road along FM 2001 approximately 2,600 linear feet. The solicitation package with plans and specifications are available electronically at QuestCDN at www.questcdn. com, www.bidnetdirect.com, or jectresultingTherefore,allywww.publicpurchase.comThisprojectwillbefederfundedwholeorinpart.thissolicitationandcontractwillbesubtotherequirementsof2

CFR 200 and other applicable federal regulations.

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By: /s/ Megan McIntyre

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Joan Shirley Sand ers were issued on August 31, 2022, in docket number 22-0345-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number 3 of Hays County, Texas, to Abigail C. Klamert. 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:

LOT 37, BLOCK G, HOMETOWN KYLE SUBDI VISION, PHASE 4, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORD ING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 247, OF THE PLAT RE CORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 231 DESERT ROSE DR, KYLE, HAYS COUNTY, TEX AS 78640 (THE ‘PROPERTY”)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

PROPOSALS” with the RFP Number, Name, and Due Date on the outside of the shipping package.

NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS

Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Live Oak Academy Renovations, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be receBart lettived via Fax to (512) 3264339 or (512) 326- Fax or via email tobidaus@bartlettcocke. com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 9/29/2022. Any proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Electronic copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Angela Erickson via email rickson@bartlettcocke.comAeor phone (512) 326-4223 Phone to make arrangements. Small, Woman Owned, Disadvan taged, HUB, HUBZone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit pro posals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal opportunity (EEO) employer

Unit #303 Ð H. Rivera Ð boxes, furniture, totes, house hold goods

A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Court house of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the high est bidder, all the right, title and interest of Brenda Hidalgo in and to the real property described above.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 428th District Court of HAYS County, Texas, August 1,2022, in cause numbered 20-0394, styled Post Oak One Home owners Association, INC. versus Brenda Hidalgo on a judgment rendered against Brenda Hidalgo; I did on Sep tember 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., levy upon as the property of Brenda Hidalgo the following described real property:

Unit #73 Ð F. Sanchez - tv Unit #96 Ð P. De Leon Ð fans, wooden chest, guitar, Christmas decorations

Effective October 13, 2022, Alexander “Alex” Jack, MD will no longer practice at U.S. Dermatology Partners located at 20871 Interstate 35 Front age Rd., Suite 200, Kyle, TX 78640. To continue being seen in this office, no further action is needed. You have a right to your medical records and U.S. Dermatology Partners will maintain them. Your medical records are confidential and can be released to you or an other physician upon your re quest. To obtain your records, please contact our office at (512) 280-3939 and request an authorization form.

c/o Rigby Slack Lawrence Berger Akinc Pepper + Comer ford,3500PLLCJefferson Street, Suite 330Austin, Texas 78731

Cause: 20-0394

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Bradford Lee Bauman, Deceased, were issued on August 30, 2022, in Cause No. 21-0155-P, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: 3, Hays County, Texas, to Cheryl A. Tawney.Allpersons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

LEGAL NOTICE Time Mart #1 HAS FILED APPLICATION FOR A: Wine and Malt Beverage Dealer’s Off-Premise SAID BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED 12968 Camino Real, Niederwald, Hays, County, TX 78640 OWNER: Karim S. Karedia, Director, Riyazali Kadiwal, President, Navid Karedia, Secretary/Director, Imran Ali, Vice President.

Provide positive role modeling, structure, and supervision to adolescent boys. No exp. required, We train comprehensively. Pay starting at $12 per hour for flexible 8 & 16 hr shift schedules. Health/life/dental insurance after 60 days. Min. requirements: Must be 21 yrs old, HS/GED, clean TDL, clean criminal histor y, pre-employment TB skin test, and drug screen. Growing (20+ year old) non-profit organization. www.pegasusschool.net. Call (512)432-1678 for further information.

Unit #354 Ð D. Hawkins Ð dryer, baby stuff, household goods, computer monitor

State Bar No. 24065738 kakinc@rigbyslack.com MEGAN E. MCINTYRE State Bar No. 24108303 mmcintyre@rigbyslack.com

Notice is hereby given, that on September 26, 2022, at 7:15 p.m., a public hearing will be held to consider adopting a budget for fiscal year 20222023.Ifyou have any questions regarding this hearing, contact Niederwald City Hall at 512398-6338.

by Patrick Chasse, Deputy

DATED this 12th day of September, RENCERIGBYRespectfully2022.submitted,SLACKLAWBERGERAKINC

c/o: Brittany Hinojosa Citron Attorney at Law

upon mutual agreement.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to Birch Duke Kimbrough, II, as independent executor of said Estate, in the care of his attorneys at the address given below, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law:

Unit #430 Ð M. Landwert Ð roofing materials, extension ladder, tent, folding chairs, totes

may be directed to the City of Buda Purchasing Office via email at purchas ing@ci.buda.tx.us

NOTICE

The City of Creedmoor is requesting qualification statements from Grant Writing and Management firms for planning grant applications to the General Land Office Re siliency Community Program. The Scope of Work includes writing the grant application and providing grant manage ment duties as detailed in the Request for Proposal. The full Request for Proposal can be obtained by contacting Ms. Anna Ortiz, Finance Director, City of Creedmoor at (512) 243-6700 or finance@cityof creedmoortx.gov. Submission deadline is October 14, 2022.

Small, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HUB, HUB Zone, 8(a), Minority, and all similar firms are encouraged to submit proposals on this project. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an equal oppor tunity (EEO) employer.

SMALL TAXING UNIT NOTICE

Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GILBERT DIXON, DECEASED

PEPPER + COMERFORD, PLLC3500 Jefferson Street, Suite 330Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 225-6586 (Tel)

KATHERINE C. AKINC

by Patrick Chasse, Deputy

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 453rd District Court of HAYS County, Texas, August 10,2022, in cause numbered 21-0217, styled Hometown Kyle Homeowners Associa tion, INC. versus Jose Flores and Beatriz Mederos on a judgment rendered against Jose Flores and Beatriz Mederos; I did on August 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., levy upon as the property of Jose Flores and Beatriz Mederos the fol lowing described real property:

On October 4, 2022, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00

Katherine C. Akinc

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. River Road Self Stor age will conduct a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is being listed below.

The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any from the sale at anyDate:time.September 24, 2022

Time: Location:9:00a.m.880River Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666

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A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Buda, Texas 78610 at 2 PM September 15, 2022, in Classroom 1005. Attendees please RSVP to Steven Wi dacki, PE by email SDWidac ki@lan-inc.com

Complete specifications are in the solicitation package which may be obtained online at www.bidnetdirect.com

Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.

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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 information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

Kyle, Texas 78640

Unit #293 Ð R. Viramontes Ð metal shelves, armor, hope chest, totes

The City of Niederwald will hold a meeting at 7:00 PM on 09/26/2022 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.

COMMERCIAL TOWING SERVICES LLC 228-A Edwards Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 / 512-9950468/0655460VSF 9/9/2022Cargo/2001www.tdlr.texas.govChevroletExpressLastofVIN11121838Totalchargesasofare$969.12

Unit #010 Ð G. Garcia Ð floor jack, wheel barrel, folding table & chairs, oxygen tank for welding, tv, weed eater, easy shade

Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever inter est, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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 City of Creedmoor reserves the right to negotiate with any and all engineering consultants or firms submitting proposals, according to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-102. The City will

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamen tary for the estate of Gilbert Dixon, Deceased (“Estate”) were granted to Birch Duke Kimbrough II on August 17, 2022 and issued to Birch Duke Kimbrough, II on August 29, 2022, in Cause No. 22-0289-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas.

Purchasingtoliveredwww.publicpurchase.comorProposalsaretobedeinasealedenvelopeCityofBuda,CityHallBidBox,405E.LoopSt.,Bldg.100,Buda,Texas78610.Write“SEALED

at Kyle, Hays Coun ty, Texas, August 18, 2022 Michael Constable,TorresPct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770

WEISINGER LAW FIRM, PLLC17300 Henderson Pass, SuiteSan240Antonio, Texas 78232

not be responsible for any costs incurred in submitting a response.TheCity of Creedmoor seeks to afford the opportunity for qualified SBE, MBE, WBE firms to propose to provide the services described herein.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFQ FOR GRANT WRITING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

LOT 26, BLOCK U, POST OAK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORD ING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 13, PAGE 261, OF THE PLAT RE CORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 242 CHALLENG ER, KYLE, TX 78640

(Saturday)RiverRoad Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below.

Unit #119 Ð M. Bell Ð furni ture, boxes

Megan E. McIntyre

Bartlett Cocke General contractors, Construction Manager-at-Risk, for: Hays CISD - Elementary School #16, is requesting competitive proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontractor and supplier proposals will be received via Fax to (512) 326-4339 or (512) 326-3990 or via email to bidaus@bartlettcocke.com no later than 2:00:00 PM on 9/27/2022. Any proposals received after this time will not be Electronicaccepted. copies of the proposal documents may be obtained from Bartlett Cocke or viewed at local and online planrooms. Contact Stefan Doerr via email Sdoerr@bart lettcocke.com or phone (512) 326-4223 Phone to make arrangements.

FM 2001 SHARED USE PATH PROJECTCONSTRUCTION

Purchasing Manager City of Buda, Texas

Classifieds

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the terms of the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code THAT: Highway 21 Business Inc. d/b/a

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Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager of the City of Buda for the above referenced solicitation. The City is seeking to enter a con tract with a qualified contractor for furnishing all labor,materi als and equipment for the work required for the construction of a 10-foot-wide shared use path. The work consists of a shared use path from IH-35

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., September 29, 2022.Questions

Bids shall be delivered to City of Buda City Hall, Attn: Purchasing Bid Box, 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100, Buda, Texas 78610. Write “SEALED BID” with the Bid Number, Name, and Due Date on the outside of the shipping package. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., September 29, 2022.All bids shall be accompa nied a bid bond in the in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount.Questions may be directed to the City of Buda Purchasing Office via email at purchas ing@ci.buda.tx.usCharlesOberrender, CPPB

Retail

DIRECT COUNSELORS

On October 4, 2022, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said Coun ty, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of Jose Flores and Beatriz Mederos in and to the real property described above.Dated

An application has been submitted with HAYS COUN TY to subdivide 19.16 acres of property located along West US Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Informa tion regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1953-NP.

Unit #264 Ð R. Blaha Ð roll top desk, antique floor lamp, 6 ft ladder, wooden table and chairs

Dated at Kyle, Hays Coun ty, Texas, September 1, 2022 Michael Constable,TorresPct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640

Unit #445 Ð B. Connor Ð fridge, roll top desk, fishing gear, wooden furniture

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL COUNTYSTATEPROPERTYOFTEXASOFHAYS

State of Texas County of Hays Cause: 21-0217

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP BUDGETING#23-002SOFTWARE

Unit #309 Ð T. Jackson Ð cooler, toaster oven, table, household goods Unit #331 Ð A. Martinez Ð bed frame, totes

Unit #138 Ð M. Arredondo Ð bunk bed frame, dresser, end table, fan, tv Unit #148 Ð R. Martinez Ð easy shade, totes, furniture, comicUnitbooks#185 Ð M. Guerrero Ð folding chairs, kitchen goods Unit #261 Ð R. Guerrero Ð cooler, furniture, totes

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY

Unit #265 Ð R. Villarreal Ð lamp, stools, fan, household items

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever inter est, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor's interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Unit #294 Ð A. Ortiz Ð bicycles, clothing rack, totes, furniture

INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB # 22-070

Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Manager of the City of Buda for the above referenced solicitation. The City of Buda is seeking to receive propos als from qualified vendors for a cloud based, public sector budgeting software solution. The City seeks to have this budgeting software solution paired with implementation services as well as user train ing. It is aimed to assist City of Buda in enhancing automated tasks for budget planning, budget book production, preparation, and the consol idation of data. The City of Buda is aiming to enter a term contract for an initial term of two (2) years, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms

SanderstheSandersEstateRepresentativeofJoanShirleyc/oAbigailC.Klamert2804CardinalDr.Manchaca,TX78652Dated:September8,2022By/s/AbigailC.KlamertAbigailC.KlamertIndependentExecutorofEstateofJoanShirley

Unit #279 Ð R. Scandurra Ð clothes, furniture, household goods, boxes Unit #282 Ð A. Camacho Ð leather sectional couch, washer/dryer, furniture Unit #286 Ð S. Garcia Ð dresser, end tables, bbq pit, totes

Unit #386 Ð B. Connor Ð bicycles, ladders, coolers, boxes

caused a real safety issue for my neighborhood in particular, so I can’t imagine that it’s going to be better here,” Flores-Cale said.Flores-Cale was also concerned about traffic and thought it would cause more road stress.

Bradshaw thought the development was “amazing” and motioned to approve the rezoning ordinance.“Iappreciate the thought that really went into everything from the design of the homes to the flow of traffic to the green space and everything like that. I think this is something

Green explained that due to finances, implementing fewer homes was not an option for Bridge Tower Homes.Green addressed the traffic concern by proposing to continue to move the project along.

City Council denies Planned Unit

to make this project function properly from a pedestrian safety perspective and also to integrate into the Vybe Trail system in a very well thought out comprehensive manner,” Atkinson said.

that Kyle deserves and do appreciate you addressing the traffic concerns,” Bradshaw said.

“The traffic in this area cannot sustain all of this,” Flores-Cale said. “Now, would I like to see something like this in the area? Sure. When the city is prepared and ready. Traffic-wise, we are not ready for Atkinsonthis.”said traffic would be there no matter what the development is.

“In my opinion, I believe a gold standard or a better functioning project from an overall design is much better than the standard,” AtkinsonBecausesaid.the area is already zoned, Atkinson said the council has to approve this project or go with another project that might lack quality. Parsley said it felt like the council was being trapped.

Parsley suggested adding more retail and larger lots to help with traffic density. Atkinson said the reason why the development has the density that it has

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“If we can continue to move the project forward, what I can do with Will is, I don’t have a problem with paying for a traffic study to see what it looks like on 150. If it were to come back that we needed a traffic light or something big like that, at that time, between myself, my company, the city and TxDOT, try to work through getting that done,” Green Flores-Calesaid.was a big advocate for protecting retail. Although Bradshaw agreed in wanting to

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“It’s a timeless design. We try to stay away from trend and flashiness, but to focus more on simplicity and quality,” Kaiser said.

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“As these developments come in, even though they look great and everything, we also need to think about that traffic pattern,” Shield said. “It’s a nightmare sometimes. ...This development looks great, but can 150 support it?”Applicant Todd Kaiser with BGK Architects talked briefly about the design and architecture. Kaiser said the concept from the very beginning was to use real, solid materials like local Texas brick, good windows and steel planters in front of every house with various plantings.

currently is to account for the Vybe trail and make it into a Vybe node to provide that sense of community.AdamGreen, senior vice president of land acquisition & development at Bridge Tower Homes, took the podium to speak. He noted how interesting it was that the staff’s interest in developing Kyle “the right way” translates over to the council members.

KYLE — With a 3-3 vote, Kyle City Council decided against moving forward with a rezoning ordinance that rezones approximately 54.23 acres of land from retail services to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). City council members Michael Tobias, Daniela Parsley and Yvonne FloresCale all voted in dissent and Mayor Travis Mitchell, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Rizo and council member Ashlee Bradshaw voted for theAccordingordinance.to Interim Director of Planning Will Atkinson, the design is a worksignificantdevelopment.Vybepedestrian-focused,trail-oriented“They’vedoneaamountofintermsoftrying

protect retail, she also encouraged Flores-Cale to look at the Kyle Parkway deal that was previously approved, which gave up 15 acres of retail for 7,500 square feet of retail for multifamily on a congested road.“Ijust wanna make sure, whatever we are gonna give up, we completely think through it, and we’re making the right sacrifices. Because sacrificing for homes is not what the area needs,” Flores-Cale said.

Mitchell believes that the council's focus should be on elevating the design standards, particularly out east of Kyle.

“I have fought against straight zoning and the development that comes with straight zoning for a long time, out there in particular, because I’ve seen developers take advantage of the cheap land that’s available to them out East to build rows of houses such as Waterleaf, Post Oak and all those other subdivisions down 150 that I consider to be inferior compared to the standard that we have for our community,” Mitchell said.

council that FM 150 gets “horrifically backed up” during school hours and the work traffic period.

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The townhomes also have two-car garages with parked driveways, which raised many questions and back and forth among council members, Atkinson and theTobiasdevelopers.wondered how many homes were outlined in the development. Kaiser clarified that there would be about 198 new homes.

“[The] average home has three to four cars per household. That’s 760 more cars on that road,” Tobias observed. “Not to be the devil’s advocate on that, but I’m just letting you know because of the concerns we’re having on thatFlores-Caletraffic.” expressed her concerns about parking.“Iknow you guys are saying ‘But there’s a garage in the back and it can hold two cars in the garage and two cars in the actual driveaway.’ That doesn’t matter to me because, the truth of the matter is, when people come over they don’t park at the back of the house. They park at the front. That has

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On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Uvalde students returned to school for the first time since the tragic shooting that happened on May 24 at Robb Elementary School. Hays CISD and members of the community joined other school districts around the state in standing with Uvalde by wearing maroon and white to show solidarity. Pictured are, top left: Members of the Kyle Elementary School staff, bottom left: Santa Cruz Catholic School students and bottom right: Carpenter Hill Elementary staff members.

Trophies will be given for best fajitas (along with cash prizes), best jalapeño poppers, best salsa, best charro beans, best margaritas and best showmanship. Cooker check-in begins on Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. and on Saturday at 9 a.m.For more information on the Fiesta or to sign up as a cooker or part of the competition, visit the Chamber website at www. budachamber.org.

UVALDE STRONG

of communications and outreach at TEXSAR, echoed similar sentiments about her organization.

Hays County Pct. 2 Constable Michael Torres, left, and Rudy Estrada, right. Multiple law enforcement agencies were present during the fair, giving various presentations and information on public safety.

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PHOTOS BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

Page 10 Hays Free Press • September 14, 2022 6thAnnual Is Back & Better Than Ever! Cooks Wanted September 23-24, 2022 Buda City Park - 204 San Antonio St Free AdmissionParkingConcerts Fun For All Ages Fajita Cook Off + Add On Categories Charro Beans, Salsa, Jalapeño Poppers Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities For More Information Contact the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce 512.295.9999 - info@budachamber.com Concert AnnouncedLineupToBe Jalapeño Eating Contest Margarita ChihuahuaGritoMariachesCompetitionContestArts&CraftsBeautyPageantFood&BoothVendors STAFF REPORT BUDA — The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Fajita Fiesta on Sept. 23 and 24 at Buda Amphitheater and City Park and is inviting the community to attend or show their skills and be part of the competition. The free event — which has not been held since 2018 — kicks off on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. and will feature live music from rock and folk singer Max Omer. The margarita competition judging will be held at 8:30 p.m., and Texas Tejano Music Award winner Ray Ray will close out the night at 10 Onp.m.Sept. 24, the Fiesta opens at 9 a.m. The Amphitheater will have performances from Dance Unlimited and Lehman High School Mariachi Los Lobos, plus the chihuahua beauty contest, jalapeño eating contest and grito contest. The Wyatt Weaver Band will take the stage at 4:30 p.m., and at 6:30 p.m. the awards presentation for all competitions will begin. Saturday’s headliner is tentedDownwilltheperformerGrammy-nominatedJRGomezandConjuntoBanditswhowrapuptheFiesta.Additionally,Brooklyn’sSouthwillhostabeergarden,anda

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variety of food vendors will be under the pavilion. There will also be a kids zone with family-friendly activities for all ages and arts, crafts and merchandise vendors around the main park area.

School districts stand with Uvalde students

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Paramedic Cody Tucker, left, gives Doss Cox, 4, a tour of STAR Flight. STAR Flight is the only 24/7 aerial emergency medical service in Texas that performs highly specialized emergency response services, including medical transport, water rescue, search and rescue, fire suppression and more.

“It’s a very healthy mix,” Smith said. “For a lot of people, this is their opportunity to do this because they didn’t make it a career. Or, [it’s] for the adventure seekers and the outdoorsmen. … What we have noticed is how many people will shift their careers based on their experiences here and then start pursuing roles in emergency response.”

Fajita Fiesta is back

we got what we needed to pull us through. It’s a district win. I’m happy,” saidTheBarthels.3-2score totals were 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 17-25, andBlocks:15-11.Mariah McCoy 3, Aces: Jesse Weeks 5,

BY WAYLAND D. CLARK

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Fredericksburg narrowly managed a 25-23 win in the first game, which was tied several times and had each team’s lead going back and forth.Wimberley earned every point, but it seemed the Billies spent a lot of energy to win that first game.

After Wimberley earned a 3-2 win by Fredericksburgbeatinginthe fifth game 15-11, Stephanie Barthels, the Lady Texans head volleyball coach said, “I was 100% sure this was going to be really tough.”

As the sun goes down at Hays High School’s away game against Cedar Creek High School in Bastrop, Hays senior #23 Chris Bruce makes a run down the field.

The Lady Texans took advantage winning the next two games 25-17 and 25-21.

#7 Jaime Hernandez runs the ball.

“I thought it might go four games, but they are a seasoned team with a lot of seniors and juniors and we’re a younger team,” Barthels said.

Wimberley’s Laney Hennessee (R) and Rhagen Masur collide while receiving a serve from visiting Fredericksburg in the Lady Texans district opener. Wimberley won 3-2.

Hays Hawks rise to victory 54-21

Jags fall to Cavaliers

#23 Chris Bruce passes a Cedar Creek Eagle while running the ball.

Johnson Jaguars score their last touchdown for the night. Jags played against Lake Travis High School at Bob Shelton Stadium on Friday, Sept. 9. While the Jags played a tough game against the Cavaliers, they fell with a 17-55 score.

Senior Jesse Medina stands on the field at Bob Shelton Stadium as student athlete of the week, along with Lake Travis’ #8 Lucas Casey-Moore.

games, the lead went back and forth. But the Lady Texans got some key blocks from Mariah McCoy, and Jesse Weeks managed a couple of aces helping Wimberley 22-6 (1-0) to a 15-11“I’mwin.proud of the team;

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Fredericksburg forces Wimberley volleyball to five games in district opener

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Wimberley’s Laney Hennessee (10) drives the ball past Fredericksburg’s Ryan Gallagher (L) and Madisyn Jones for a kill in the fifth game. Hennessee had 13 kills in the 3-2 win.

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Senior Alexandra Espinoza is the first in her family to graduate high school.

Kickoff team starts running down the field following kick by #3 Nick Burgess.

#76 Bryce Kelly celebrates #20 Zach Obara’s touchdown.

#12 Tyler Mcinvale passes the ball.

PHOTOS BY VICTORIA CARREON Johnson High School’s seniors in the Rosettes, band, and color guard are recognized at Friday’s game.

In the fourth game, it was Wimberley who seemed to have spent a lot of energy for the back-to-back wins in games two and three, and the Billies' seniors and juniors experience showed as Fredericksburg won 2517 forcing the fifth and final game. As in the previous

Kills: Laney Hennessee 13, Assists: Jesse Weeks 29, Digs: Maddy Harris 25. Friday, Sept. 16 The Lady Texans Volleyball host Bandera at 6 p.m. Wimberley Texans Football host Fredericksburg at 7:30 p.m.

DSHS students recognized

Approximately 3.209 acres of land will be annexed and zoned for the new Dripping Springs Community Library.

The site map for the annexed Dripping Springs Community Library.

“The only downside we identified is a potential increase in impervious cover,” said Tory Carpenter, senior planner.

explained, and the district wants to remain consistent.Whileelectronic signs are prohibited in the city’s code of ordinances, they can still be approved on a case-by-case basis.

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• July 19, 2022: The city council

The Dripping Springs City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission and city staff have been discussing the project for some time.

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authorized staff to negotiate the services agreement and proceed with annexation

DRIPPING SPRINGS –

On Sept. 6, the Dripping Springs City unanimouslyCouncilapproved the annexation of approximately 3.209 acres out of the Philip A. Smith Survey, located at 501 Sportsplex Drive, for the library. The council also approved a zoning map amendment from Agriculture (AG) to Commercial Services (CS) for the same acreage.Thebenefits outweigh the detriments of annexing the property. Benefits include the landscaping and lighting ordinances that apply, land use control and compliance with building codes.

Dripping Springs continues talks of new library

Cole said that the district does have some mitigation measures but there are no hardships – it’s ultimately based on city staff deliberating on the othermessagehasapproval.recommendedDSISDalsothesametypeofboardsatitsproperties,Cole

do we stop? Why do we even have them if we are going to keep on giving variances for this?”

Makenna Blakesley Noelle Butkevic Erin Hector National Rural and Small Town Award

• Sept. 6, 2022: The city council held a public hearing, considered an annexation ordinance and considered the municipal services agreement for the annexation of the property. The council also conducted a public hearing and considered the proposed zoning amendment.Beforethis time.constructionitsinhopedoffacilitysaidBoardLibraryDrippingcrowded2017expandstaffSpringsconversations,year’stheDrippingCommunityLibraryknewthatitwastimetothefacilitybackinastheystackedbooksonshelves.MissyAtwood,SpringsCommunityDistrict(DSCLD)ofTrusteesPresident,atthetimethatalargercouldmeettheneedsagrowingcommunity–shetoseeanewlibrarybuilt2021.Asthenewfacilityisstillinplanningstages,therearenotimelinesatthis

– More than 90 Dripping Springs High academicupperclassmenSchoolearnedhonorsfrom the College Board National Recognition Program.

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“The sign ordinance does allow administrative approval of a variance to allow an electronic sign,” said Michelle Fischer, city administrator. “I know they are prohibited but it

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• Have a permanent address in the United States, a United States Territory, US military base or attend a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school. U.S. citizenship is not required.

• Aug. 23, 2022: The P&Z Commission conducted a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the zoning amendment to CS.

does allow that. They can be approved and what we always look at is [whether] they are doing something that exceeds the code in other ways. It’s a much smaller sign, a nicer sign that is there right now. They did agree to comply with the International Dark Sky Association Texas Chapter’s Texas Model Sign Ordinance for this type of sign.”

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This is due to their performance on the PSAT/ NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or APAExams.majority of DSHS students earned the National Rural and Small Town Award, while students also received the National Hispanic Recognition Award and the National AfricanAmerican Recognition Award. Students can qualify for multiple recognition programs.ForCollege Board recognition, students must:

• Have a 3.5 GPA or higher at the time they are submitting the application.

• Have taken the PSAT/ NMSQT in Fall 2021 or at least two distinct AP Exams in 8th or 9th grade (sophomores.)•Havetaken the PSAT 10 in Spring 2021 or the PSAT/ NMSQT in Fall 2021 or at least two distinct AP exams in 8th, 9th or 10th grade (juniors.)Thefollowing students were recognized.

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