September 29, 2021 News-Dispatch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 SECOND CHANCE

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Secretary of State announces election audits.

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County slashes tax rate, but home owners will pay more

BY SAHAR CHMAIS Hays County commissioners decreased the tax rate by 8% for FY22, but that rate drop still means increased taxes on homeowners as home values

Kyle trail system will connect Austin to San Antonio

is the second fastest growing county in the nation, homeowners are painfully aware of rising housing costs,” Zwiener said. “When property valuations increase at such a rapid pace, tax bills follow,

and homeowners are forced to choose between leaving their homes and other financial sacrifices.

Skyrocketing tax bills are unmanageable for homeowners and force many to relocate outside of their

community.”

HB 115 would double the homestead tax exemption from $25,000 to $50,000. For Hays County residents, that could mean savings between $260 to $350.

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The development will be constructed in extra-territorial jurisdiction, so residents of Anarene/Double L will not pay taxes to the City of Dripping Springs. Instead they will pay Hays County, Dripping Springs ISD, the Emergency Service Department and Municipal Utility District taxes.

Anarene/Double L subdivision will bring 2,231 homes to Dripping Springs The developer will provide 200 acres for commercial use, land for a future Dripping Springs ISD school and nearly 500 acres of open space and parkland.

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

After nine years of deliberations and amendments, Dripping Springs approved a 2,231 residential development located northwest of downtown Dripping Springs.

An original development agreement was adopted in 2012 for the Anarene/Double L subdivision, which sits on approximately 1,700 acres of land. The agreement was amended in 2015 and again in 2021 to include a road system to ease traffic and to include 250 senior living units. The developers have also reduced the density of dwelling units.

The developer will provide 200 acres for commercial use, land for a future Dripping Springs ISD school and nearly 500 acres of open space and parkland. Buffers ranging from 25 feet to 100 feet will be added between Anarene/Double L

residential housing and surrounding developments.

To mitigate traffic, the developer will build arterials connecting to Big Sky and Wild Range, including a four-lane minor arterial between RM 12 and US 290.

City residents gave their input at previous meetings, which influenced changes throughout the process.

“We understand the concerns that growth can bring,” said Mim James, chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

“But growth is inevitable with a desirable community such as Dripping Springs. So, it’s our duty as public servants to balance

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BY BRITTANY ANDERSON Kyle is one step closer to being part of the trail system that will connect Austin to San Antonio through the Great Springs Project.

In a 6-1 vote, Kyle City Council approved the trail system, tentatively named The Vybe. Dex Ellison was the lone vote against.

The system will connect to new and existing trails in the city and feature different “vybes” along the trail, including restaurants, shops and amenities like bathrooms and parking.

Funding for The Vybe comes from a bond passed by residents in

This year’s tax rate will be 38.67 cents per $100 valuation – the lowest adopted rate since 1990.

Before commissioners unanimously approved

Dripping Springs approves 2022 budget

Trail

The system will connect to new and existing trails in the city and feature different “vybes” along the trail, including restaurants, shops and amenities like bathrooms and parking.

continue to rise.

As tax payments continue to increase for residents, State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) introduced HB 115 to provide relief to homeowners.

“In Hays County, which

that growth with the needs of our current citizens. As such, we’ve worked diligently with the applicant to make sure they are doing what they need to do to make this development a benefit to the City.”

Residents expressed concern about traffic in the area, especially for those living in the neighboring Legacy Trails. Residents said that more traffic will come through Pecos River Crossing, a road with no sidewalks which always has children playing and residents walking. Increasing traffic through Pecos River Crossing will pose dangers for pedestrians, several residents said during public comments on

Sept. 21.

There will be no reason for traffic to run through that neighborhood, and it will be addressed with the contractors if it happens, said a representative from BGE, the engineering firm working on the project.

Additionally, the city council agreed to look at cross-traffic concerns during the development stage.

Construction of the roads and infrastructure of phase 1 will begin once the application for the preliminary plat is approved by the city.

The development will be constructed in extra-territorial jurisdiction, so residents of Anarene/Double L will not pay taxes to the City of Dripping Springs. Instead they will pay Hays County, Dripping Springs ISD, the Emergency Service Department and Municipal Utility District taxes.

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DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs approved a budget with $29 million in revenue.

At its Sept. 21 meeting, the Dripping Springs City Council also approved no increase in the property tax rate, keeping the rate at $0.19 per $100 valuation.

In the approved budget, the city is looking at $29,684,646.21 total revenue and $21,087,693.29 in total expenses. The primary operating funds for the city is derived from the Consolidated General Fund, Farmers Market, Hotel Occupancy and Wastewater, according to finance director Shawn Cox. The increase in funds, even with no increase in the tax rate per $100, comes from the increased total tax levy on all properties, including those just added to the tax rolls within the city.

In 2020, the total tax levy was $1,521,115, while in 2021 it increases to $1,853,806, an increase of $332,691, or 21.87%.

The average taxable value of a homestead within the city of Dripping Springs in 2020 was $377,638; in 2021 that value increased to $415,407, an increase of $37,769 or 10%.

“The council, knowing the economic challenges many could face due to COVID-19, balanced the budget with no increase in the property tax rate,” the city said in a press release.

This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $352,174.21, which is a 21.59% increase. Of that amount, $207,432.61 is tax revenue that will be raised from new property.

Additional improvements were also approved. More than $775,000 will be committed to major transportation developments and maintenance; over $113,000 will go toward park improvements funded by parkland dedication fees; and for the first time, the city’s budget will provide an in-house wastewater utility system.

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • September 29, 2021

HCISD board approves $4.4 million air purifier purchase

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

and athletic rooms were already accounted for.

Air purifiers that will Superintendent Dr. offer an added layer of Eric Wright clarified that safety against COVID-19, intervention programs allergens and other viwill not be cut in order to ruses are coming to every pay for the units, but that Hays CISD campus in the payment for them has coming weeks. been built into the ESSER In a 6-0 vote, board funds budget. He also members approved remains optimistic about during their board meet- the district’s return on ing on Sept. 27 the $4.4 investment regarding the million purchase of over purifiers.

1,700 Novaerus NV900 “Pre-COVID, our air purifiers for HCISD district averaged around schools using Elementary 95% attendance,” Dr. and Secondary School Wright said. “We’re hopeEmergency Relief (ESSER) ful that we’ll be able to funds. Board member Es- increase our attendance peranza Orosco was not enough to pay for [the present at the meeting. purifiers] over the course The increased price of the next several years.” from $4.1 million to $4.4 The board received a million comes from the bulk of the information addition of 83 extra units about the air purififor Head Start, Early ers from HCISD Chief Learning Centers (ELCs), Operational Officer Max Special Education (SPED) Cleaver at its last meeting and the Pregnancy, on Sept. 20.

Education and Parenting The purifiers, which (PEP) program, as well as come with a seven year the added labor costs as- warranty, are roughly the sociated with these addi- size of a gaming console tions. Classrooms, nurses and mount on the wall. offices, reception areas, Using patented NanoSart rooms, music rooms, trike Technology, an gyms, cafeterias, libraries electrical current de-

stroys pathogens every 45 minutes in spaces up to 1,200 square feet, the size of an average classroom.

Cleaver said the units are 99.99% effective in killing COVID. While the units could have been delivered to the district as early as Thursday, Sept. 30, the board agreed that they want at least one purifier to perform an air quality test to determine their effectiveness in classrooms before they were officially purchased and delivered.

Samples of a room’s air quality are collected before and after the purifier has run for an allotted amount of time and then sent to a lab, with results coming back in about a week.

Board president Vanessa Petrea said that they recognize this will cause a delay in delivery and installation, but deemed it necessary to do so before making the millions-of-dollars commitment.

Cleaver said that once the district has received the units, he aims to

have them installed within 30 days, starting at elementary schools, then moving to middle schools and finishing with high schools. Board member Meredith Keller also suggested they install the units based on the number of COVID cases at each school.

Despite voting for the purifiers, board member Willie Tenorio, Jr. said he still supports a mask mandate, saying it is more cost-effective and physically effective in combating COVID in classrooms.

“It’s been said that the reason we don’t want to do a mask requirement is because there’s going to be a lot of costs with lawsuits and fines,” Tenorio, Jr. said. “They would pale in comparison to the $4.4 million we’re spending on [the purifiers]. I think if we’re willing to spend that, we could be spending a little bit of money on possible lawsuits or fines from the governor or local DA, which is unlikely.”

Board member Will

State election audits announced

In a two-sentence press release, the secretary of Capital state’s office announced an audit of four Texas counties Highlights – Dallas, Harris, Tarrant

by Gary Borders and Collin – for the 2020 election.

The announcement provided him the winning came hours after former margin there.

President Donald Trump Trump won Texas by 5.6 called on Gov. Greg Abbott percentage points in the to add an election audit 2020 election, although bill to the current special three of the four counties session of the Texas to be audited – Dallas, Legislature. Abbott has Tarrant and Harris – not responded thus far. A went for Biden. Officials similar audit in Arizona’s Maricopa County recently from those counties told the Texas Tribune that ended and concluded Biden won that state’s most “the development is an unnecessary partisan move populous county, which CENT-1110_FallGasSafety_NewspaperAd_463x105_mechB.pdf

aimed at sowing doubt in the results.”

The position of secretary of state has been vacant since the end of May, when Ruth Hughs resigned after the Texas Senate declined to take up her nomination.

The Houston Chronicle reported the Oscarwinning actor made the comments on the “Set it Straight: Myths and Legends” podcast, which is hosted by a band called Midland.

A recent poll by The Dallas Morning News MCCONAUGHEY MULLS BID and the University of FOR GOVERNOR Texas at Tyler showed Actor Matthew McConaughey leading McConaughey said in a Abbott by 9 percentage podcast recently that he points. Former is “measuring” a bid to congressman and U.S. unseat Abbott in next year’s Senate candidate Beto O’ governor’s race, though Rourke is also considering he has not indicated if he a run. would run as a Republican, STATE NEWS, 6 Democrat independent.

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McManus also echoed Tenorio, Jr.’s sentiments – while the addition of purifiers will help create a safer environment, they are not the end-all, be-all solution to COVID. “I don’t want people to think that this is something we’re going to put in a room and suddenly everybody’s going to be well all the time,” McManus

said. “It could easily be misinterpreted that way.

Masking is still something we’re urging families to do. We don’t want to let our guards down and have classrooms closed.”

Cleaver agreed to update the board in the coming days with information regarding the air quality tests before the units are purchased.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I don’t want people to think that this is something we’re going to put in a room and suddenly everybody’s going to be well all the time.”

–Will McManus, Hays CISD school board member. Story on page 2.

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • September 29, 2021

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EDITORIAL

Careful, dear readers, be careful out there This is a bad time to be in an accident, a bad time to have a heart attack. Posh, you may say, “There is no better or worse time for tragedy to strike.”

You would be wrong.

Local hospitals — regional hospitals for that matter — were brimming over, and only now show any sign that an extra bed or two are available.

Earlier this month there there was not a single ICU bed available in the county, according to a data set compiled by the New York Times from government records. This week, local hospitals remain strained.

It’s because of COVID, of course.

The Delta mutation of COVID is racing through this country – and this county.

Yes, but that’s just how things are, you might say. No one could have done anything abou tit.

You would be wrong.

Our governor Greg Abbott at one point in his career could have been considered more moderate. But, with this pandemic on the line, he has chosen to respond to politics. He and others at the top levels of Texas government have gone after school districts which chose to implement mask mandates. He has chosen to undermine the people who are best trained to address this pandemic. We speak not of effete liberal experts on the East Coast, but of the doctors and virologists who live right here in Texas, who live among

us, who are calling all of us to get vaccinated.

Abbott is focused more on restricting voters and abortion and other bugaboos during these special sessions of the Legislature. Instead, he should be looking at the real threat – COVID-19.

The data speaks to what Abbott is doing.

Our state lags behind others in fighting the disease. Our vaccination rates are far below the national average, and thus our ICUs remain full.

The hospitals are full — mostly from unvaccinated people, and as a number of astute staticians have pointed out, the numbers are more revealing than they at first seem, since most of the most vulnerable are more likely to be vaccinated. Thus, the few vaccinated people in hospitals are more likely to be people with underlying conditions and much older, whereas the unvaccinated are much more likely to be seriously stricken at any age.

You might say this is simply individual choice, that you are making personal decisions about risk management or that is is your personal freedom.

You would be wrong.

When the disease careens out of control, as it does now, we are all affected — vaccinated and un.

Because it is not a good time to have an accident, dear reader, not a good time at all.

Be careful out there.

Texans united on stimulus funds use As Texas lawmakers meet this week for the third special session of the year, it’s easy to get drawn into the hot-button issues that amplify partisan and cultural divides. That’s the narrative we read about daily on the local, state and federal levels.

But on one of the key issues in this special session – how to spend $16 billion in federal stimulus funds — Texans, regardless of party, geography, and demographics, are in significant agreement about what they want our leaders to do.

And lawmakers have a generational opportunity to seize on that unified confidence from voters to assign those federal dollars toward big-picture, longterm improvements.

These should be for infrastructure, technology, water quality and other projects that will have an immediate and sustained impact on the lives of all Texans, including in many rural communities.

Guest Column

by A.J. Rodriguez

That’s the key message from the most recent Texas voter poll conducted by our organization, Texas 2036. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy organization focused on ensuring Texas remains the best place to live and work as we approach our bicentennial in 2036.

Our poll of 1,000 Texans shows that voters share similar concerns about issues the state is facing today and will face tomorrow — and that they expect state government to do something about it.

The poll shows that 92 percent of Texas voters are concerned about the state’s future — 58 percent of them are very or extremely concerned.

And 52 percent believe the state is in worse shape than it was this time last year. Only 13

percent say the state is headed in a better direction.

Most strikingly, more Texas voters (26 percent), for the first time in six years of being asked this question, said they feel financially worse off than they did last year, compared to those (20 percent) who believe they are better off today than they were a year ago.

These results are consistent with other recent, statewide polls and should be deeply concerning to our lawmakers now gathered in Austin. But they also highlight the opportunity to use this one-time funding for large-scale projects that will reap economic dividends today and in the future in hundreds of local communities.

Nearly nine in 10 Texans want to use the money for water projects that improve drinking water quality and access.

Close to 80 percent support electricity grid and generation improvements,

better broadband infrastructure, stronger cybersecurity and technology systems and improved floodprevention capabilities.

More than two-thirds of voters want to create new state parks and improve existing ones, and a majority endorses replenishing the state’s unemployment trust fund.

The data demonstrates that Texans share similar aspirations for our state. We see the same opportunities and want to capitalize on them.

And we recognize the challenges that Texas must overcome to maintain and grow a thriving economy.

So let’s leverage this moment to work together and invest in Texas, in a Texas-size way.

A.J. Rodriguez is executive vice president of Texas 2036. He is former vice president for external affairs at Zachry Group and a city and Chamber leader from San Antonio.

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • September 29, 2021

Jags crush Lobos 52-19 STAFF REPORT

in contention early, with the Jags clinging to a 14-13 Their run-through lead after a quarter thanks banner promised a show to a 71-yard touchdown Friday and the Johnson strike from quarterback Jaguars more than delivCollin Richardson to wide ered. receiver Tanner Johnson.

Success across every Johnson finished the phase of the game was the game with two touchdown cat’s meow for the Jaguars catches in the contest.

(5-0, 2-0) as they swept But 31 unanswered aside district rival Lehman Jaguar points scored in the 52-19. second and third quarters That being said, secureffectively took the wind ing the victory definitely out of Lehman’s sails and was no cake walk for the pushed Johnson ahead Jags as the Lobos’ (1-4, 45-13.

0-2) bite was effective at Central to Johnson’s the start. success was quarterback Big plays kept Lehman Jesse Medina who threw

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL UPDATE Johnson

JOHNSON VS. LEHMAN Sept. 24 Varsity: 52-19 5-0 overall season 2-0 league First in district

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WIMBERLEY VS. ALAMO HEIGHTS Sept. 24 Varsity: 0-7 3-2 overall season 0-0 league First in District

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III/HAYS CISD Lehman Lobo Robert Vasquez (31) powers his way past the line of scrimmage and near the goal line as Johnson Jaguar senior Ashton Strasser (7) tries to keep him from scoring in the first quarter of Friday’s district game

for 186 yards in the game and two touchdowns with one interception. The Jag ground game equally thrived with running back Devon Blackwell rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns in the contest and Medina rushing for 38 yards.

Special teams were, PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III/HAYS CISD well, special for the JagA hard nosed second half tackle delivered by Johnson Jaguar uars. Johnson’s Richard defensive back Josh Garcia (26) kept Lehman Lobos wide re- Kelly provided a highlight-reel 91-yard kickoff ceiver Tanner Johnson (1) from gaining additional yards.

return and Aiden Rodriguez provided a punt return for a touchdown.

Johnson is off this week with a bye and returns to action Oct. 8 when the Jags travel to play at San Antonio Veterans Memorial at Rutledge Stadium. The Lobos, also with a bye this week, host district-leading Dripping Springs Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Bob Shelton Stadium.

LEHMAN VS. JOHNSON Sept. 24 Varsity: 19-52 1-4 overall season 0-2 league Seventh in district

Dripping Springs

D.S. VS. MCCOLLUM Sept. 24 Varsity: 63-21 5-0 overall season, 2-0 league Third in district

Tigers trample McCollum PHOTO BY NATHALIE COHETERO

Lobos lose to Veterans

Lobo Natalie Simons tips the ball back over the net during Friday night’s matchup with Veterans Memorial High School. The Lobos lost 0-3.

Matt Hernandez, a defensive back for McCollum, was their last chance to stop Dripping Springs’ senior running back Luke Hudson before returning a Cowboy’s kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown to give the Tigers a 21-7 lead. “I didn’t look back – I kept running as fast as I could – and was just hoping they wouldn’t catch me,” Hudson said after the 63-21 win. The runback was Hudson’s first career kickoff return for a touchdown.

Hays

HAYS VS. AKINS

Sept. 23 Varsity: 27-43 1-3 overall season, 0-1 league Fifth in District

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL UPDATE Lehman

LEHMAN VS. VETERANS MEMORIAL Sept. 24 Varsity: 0-3 12-25, 16-25, 11-25 1-15 overall season, 0-7 league 9th in district

Hays

Dripping Springs

Sept. 24 Varsity: 3-0 Missing box score 10-25 overall season, 3-2 league Third in District

Sept. 24 Varsity: 3-1 26-25, 25-12, 23-25, 25-15 25-14 overall season, 7-1 league Second in district

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Sept. 24 Varsity: 1-3 Missing box score 16-17 overall season, 3-5 league Sixth in district

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Popular gambler tangles with Wild Bill Always willing to do fellow Texans a favor, Phil Coe agreed on Oct. 4, 1871 to give four dozen cowboys the grand tour of Abilene when they arrived the next day in the Kansas cowtown.

As adept at making friends as filling an inside straight, Philip Haddox Coe was so popular that a company of Confederates elected him their lieutenant. However, as soon as the six-foot-four civilian learned a uniform went with the rank, he skedaddled to Mexico.

Coe returned to Texas after the southern surrender and opened a saloon in Austin. When it came to fleecing the patrons, he preferred the personal touch, but the brisk business soon required the services of a second cardsharp. So he hired Ben Thompson and got Texas’ fastest gun in the bargain.

Long before they exhausted the supply of suckers, the happygo-lucky gambler and the grim gunfighter had become constant companions. Searching for greener pastures, the duo chose the rowdy Kansas

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cowtown of Abilene in the winter of 1871.

Unlike the skittish locals, Coe and Thompson made the wild trail hands feel right at home at the Bull’s Head Saloon.

While the visiting Texans usually paid through the nose for their hospitality, few seemed to mind. And those that did dared not complain in the presence of the pistol-packing partner with the dreaded quick draw.

After homesick Thompson left Abilene in mid-summer, Coe sold his share of the saloon.

He resumed the life of the gentleman gambler earning a comfortable living at the poker tables.

The appearance of Jessie Hazell in early August started a different and more dangerous stampede. The demands of her profession had yet to rob the beauty of her stunning good looks, which

Dripping Springs Farmers Market ranked number one in Texas, again

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“It has been an honor to be part of this community that recognizes the importance of local food and art,” said Gouri Johansen, chair of the DSFM Board. “I am very proud of the vendors and market staff for providing excellent products and service to our customers.”

A three-month-long nationwide vote was organized by American Farmland Trust, which celebrates farmers markets across the country.

Markets were voted on by patrons and shoppers at thousands of farmers markets across the nation.

immediately caught the roving eye of James Butler Hickok.

Although the longhaired lawman considered himself God’s gift to women, Jessie managed to resist the temptation. But she practically swooned at the sight of handsome Phil Coe and his fat bankroll.

Wild Bill’s gut reaction was to eliminate the competition. But fear of Ben Thompson, who might show up in Abilene at anytime, kept him from killing his rival.

While on his appointed rounds several weeks later, Hickok bumped into Jessie and her new beau.

He completely lost his head and in a jealous rage knocked her to the floor.

Coe was on him in an instant. Bigger, stronger and much more efficient with his fists, the tall Texan beat Wild Bill to a bloody pulp in the crowded barroom.

After that Coe knew he

was a marked man. Hickok would find the time and place to finish him off all legal and proper.

Nevertheless, he stayed in Abilene taking care not to let Wild Bill catch him on the street alone.

Two weeks passed without so much as a word between the two antagonists.

The talk around town of an imminent gunfight had been replaced by optimistic speculation about an unspoken truce.

Coe threw a party for 50 cowpunchers on the evening of Oct. 5, 1871.

Surrounded by the army of Texans, he felt safe and secure.

Before the festivities were in full swing, Hickok warned the revelers against disturbing the peace and carrying firearms inside the city limits.

He then withdrew to his favorite watering hole to await further developments.

At nine o’clock, the

marshal heard the familiar sound of gunfire from the vicinity of The Alamo saloon. He slipped down the alley, entered the bar from the rear and stepped out onto the front veranda.

Past the point of mere intoxication, most of the Texans were falling-down drunk. Several were waving their pistols in defiance of the ground rules for the night.

“Who fired that shot?” demanded Hickok. His hands were on his hips a flick of the wrists from his twin forty-fours.

Gesturing with his smoking six-gun, Coe confessed with a laugh to taking a pot shot at a stray dog. He shrugged off the petty crime and presumed the marshal would, too.

Wild Bill answered with a vile curse, and in a flash Coe turned to face him. Hickok’s pistols were halfway out of the holsters, when he raised his own gun and pulled the trigger

in self-defense.

Coe’s shot passed harmlessly through Wild Bill’s coat, but his adversary’s rounds were right on target. The slugs struck the Texan simultaneously in the abdomen and went out his back through a gaping hole.

Running to help Hickok, Mike Williams elbowed his way through the mob of spectators. So near-sighted he did not recognize his friend, Wild Bill put two bullets in the private policeman’s head.

Williams died on the spot, but death waited three agonizing days before finally taking Phil Coe. His body was shipped back to Texas, where hard-bitten Ben Thompson wept openly over the casket.

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“I’m grateful for the Dripping Springs Farmers Market,” said Nikki Dahlin with the DSFM Board. “To be able to buy the most nourishing local foods and fine crafts in one place on a weekly basis is a rare privilege. It’s a chance to learn about how wholesome food is raised and prepared, and to build valuable connections in a festive environment. I’m fortunate and delighted to be able to participate.”

The Dripping Springs Farmers Market is operated by the city of Dripping Springs and has a volunteer board of directors.

The market is held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Park, also known as “The Triangle,” located at the RR 12/U.S. 290 intersection.

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“This is my final plea to get to y’all,” said resident Dan Lyon, who regularly attends Commissioners Court. “I believe we need to drop the rate a lot lower than that. My valuations went through the roof.

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The county will raise more revenue from FY2021-22 than the previous year by over $600,000, or 0.63% – raising a total of $4.6 million.

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Council member Yvonne Flores-Cale voiced concerns with the use of concrete on parts of the trail, saying she would prefer material that is more porous. The task force has researched a variety of other materials to use instead of concrete, said City Manager Scott Sellers.

“The maintenance for porous material is extremely demanding,” Sellers said. “It creates a very expensive ongoing maintenance problem.

Also, some of that material for porous pavement tends to not be so desirable from a recreational standpoint.”

Despite being part of the trail’s task force which spearheaded the project, the use of concrete was a dealbreaker for council member Dex Ellison. Concrete will take away from the outdoor trail experience, he explained.

“I think that’s the excitement of a trail,” Ellison told council. “Going out

and being in nature, and not in a concrete and improved area. I think what we’re talking about doing here is a ‘multi-use path.’

I think there are opportunities for us to solidify and codify this plan…I cannot support this plan.”

Council members Michael Tobias and Robert Rizo also agreed that while some parts of the trail need to be kept natural, using concrete will provide a strong structure against extreme weather and allow for certain areas to be accessible during any type of weather. As such, Rizo voted to approve the trail system plan with the “understanding that we’re going to come back and look at some of these trails individually.”

Sellers told council that the trail system plan is a “living, breathing document” that will allow for changes and updates as the project moves forward.

“There’s a lot that is still forthcoming, but [passing this] signals the council’s intent that you’re committed to the plan,” Sellers

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OBITUARY ELLIS Shirley Sommer Ellis, 83, of Kyle, Texas, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with our Lord on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. She was born on Aug. 8, 1938 to Henry and Beulah Sommer in Fisher, Illinois.

In 1955, she married the love of her life, James Ellis, in Amarillo, Texas. In 1992, she and Jim moved to Lake of the Pines. After Jim passed in 2009, Shirley moved to Kyle in 2014.

Shirley served with the Mims Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary at Lake of the Pines. She was an active member of Kyle United Methodist Church, serving in various capacities for the UMW. Shirley devoted her life to serving God and helping others. She was very active in her church and community. She brought love and encouragement to everyone she met. We rejoice in her going home to be with Jesus and her beloved husband Jim, but she will be missed by all.

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three children, Patricia Straub of Buda, David Ellis of Amarillo, Stephen Ellis of Freeport, FL, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Barbara Weber, of Champaign, IL. Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held in Kyle on Saturday, Oct. 23 at p.m. at Kyle United Methodist Church, 408 W. Lockhart Street, Kyle, TX 78640. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children https://lovetotherescue.org.

HOHMANN Daisy Kay Hohmann, 75, of Wimberley, Texas (formerly of Dripping Springs) passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on September 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Austin on Jan. 1, 1946, to Leroy Roberts and Katherine King Roberts.

Kay attended Dripping

Springs schools and was involved in 4H, FHA, volleyball, basketball and cheerleading. She married the love of her life, Marvin Eugene Hohmann, on March 22, 1962 and headed off to Colorado Springs, CO, to serve as an Army wife for two years. After returning to Texas, Kay and Marvin lived on the Roberts’ family ranch in Dripping Springs, before moving to South Austin.

Kay was a very faithful employee and served as a leader with both a strong work ethic and integrity at Retail Merchants, TIAA, TCPIA and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for a total of 40 years.

Kay has been described as an angel on earth, by many that knew her. She suffered many losses during her life, but was never bitter, and set an example for her family and friends on remaining faithful to her Lord and living life with joy and happiness. She always took care of others and never wanted attention focused on her. Kay lovingly took care of her mother, Katherine Roberts, and husband, Marvin, in their later years, never asking for help or complaining. Even during

her own illness, Kay always wanted to make sure everyone around her was taken care of. She was a servant to the very end.

When Kay entered Heaven on Sept. 16 at 12:25 a.m., we know that the Lord said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Kay’s greatest loves were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She enjoyed hugs on Mimi’s green chair with Parker, visits on the back patio and long morning kitchen talks over coffee with Bethany. Trips to Georgia were a highlight, getting to watch Lilah play volleyball, swim and play make-up and beauty shop. Brandon and Shelby will always remember their visits to Gattitown, trips to the movie store, frozen ice pops and sleepovers with Mimi and Pop. Kay is survived by her daughter Kimberley Kay Bishop and husband Rick Bishop of Wimberley, and daughter Bobbi Michelle Hohmann and husband Terry Powis of Atlanta, Georgia; grandson Brandon Bishop and wife Bethany; granddaughters Shelby Bishop and Lilah Powis and great-grandson Parker Bishop. Kay is also survived by brother-in-

law Wayne Hohmann and wife Kathy, sister-in-law Sharon Felps, and many nieces and nephews.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that the City of Creedmoor, Texas discuss and Possible action coming subdivision and platting in Creedmoor for Poco Loco on FM 1625 and Old Lockhart Road.

City of Creedmoor Council will meet on October 21, 2021 at the Creedmoor City Hall at 12513 FM 1625 Creedmoor, Texas at 7:05 pm.

All persons interested in the above have the right to appear and be heard.

By the order of the City Council of Creedmoor, Texas, Robert R.Wilhite Administrator.

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To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Hector Gonzales Duran, Deceased, Cause No. 21-0374-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION, AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 13th day of September, 2021, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Hector Gozales Duran, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above noted date and time.

Applicant’s Attorney: Laci D. Jones 1840 Logan's Hollow Drive Austin, TX 78746 (512) 241-0622 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 27th day of September, 2021.

Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By: /s/ Alfredo Sanchez, Deputy

Council of Creedmoor, Texas, Robert R.Wilhite Administrator.

issued on August 25, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0284-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Hays County, Texas, to Sandra Gayle Hagedorn Jones and Scott Robert Hagedorn.

All persons 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. c/o: Ryan V. Vickers Attorney at Law

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121 Hall Professional Center, Suite A Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the 27th day of September 2021. /s/ Ryan V. Vickers Ryan V. Vickers Attorney for Sandra Gayle Hagedorn Jones and Scott Robert Hagedorn State Bar No.: 24079518 121 Hall Professional Center, Suite A Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 262-0232 E-mail: rvv@glicklawtx.com

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Annie Dorothy Poncik, Deceased, were issued on August 25, 2021, in Cause No. 21-0257P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 3, Hays County, Texas, to: Sylvia Pietrowski.

PUBLIC NOTICES, 9 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them INVITATION FOR BIDS to the undersigned within CBD No. 5183 the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

This Invitation for Bids is for the constructions of CALITERRA PHASE 4 SECTION 12. c/o: Ryan V. Vickers The work generally consists of Streets, Drainage, Water, Wastewater and Erosion ConAttorney at Law trol Improvements (the “Project”). Sealed Bids should be addressed to Development 130 Hall Professional Solutions CAT, LLC, (“Owner”), on behalf of the Hays County Development District No. Center 1 (“District”). Attn: Greg Rich, 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1020, Dallas, Texas 75251. Bids Kyle, TX 78640 will be received at the office of the Project Engineer, Brett Pasquarella, P.E., Carlson, DATED the 27th day of Brigance & Doering, Inc. (CBD, Inc.), 5501 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749 until September, 2021.

2:00 p.m. on the date of Thursday, October 28, 2021 at which time the proposals will PUBLISHED NOTICE /s/ Ryan V. Vickers be publicly opened andETJ read aloud. Any proposals received after the closing time will be EXHIBIT A V. Vickers DR Horton-City of Niederwald NOTICE IS HEREBY Ryan 378.572 Acres returned unopened.

GIVEN to all interested Attorney for Sylvia Job No. 8008-00 Bid documents for this project will be available for purchase from the office of the persons that the City of Pietrowski Project Engineer-CBD, Inc. A non-refundable purchase fee of $125.00 will be charged.

Creedmoor, Texas discuss State Bar No.: 24079518 METES & BOUNDS DESCRIPTION The link will contain CAD files, pdf set of plans and bid documents. Make checks payand Possible action platting 130 Hall Professional able to Carlson, Brigance and Doering, Inc. Bid documents may be viewed at the office 38.587 acres on FM 1625 Center FIELD NOTES FOR A 378.572 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OF by THEscheduling Z. HINTON SURVEY of OUT CBD a time with Cynthia Litton cynthia@cbdeng.com. in Creedmoor for Barry Kyle, TX 78640 NUMBER 4, ABSTRACT 219 AND THE NEILL McLEAN SURVEY NUMBER 164, All questions, clarifications and requests regarding the project must be received in Ganaway property.

Telephone: (512) 268-6425 ABSTRACT 326, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING A PORTION OF THE CALLED 793.3 TRACT OF (512) LAND 268-5404 AS CONVEYED TOwriting KY-TEX via PROPERTIES, email to INC. BrettBYPasquarella at brettp@cbdeng.com and Keith Gallagher at City of Creedmoor Council ACREFacsimile: INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 185, PAGE 391 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF will meet on October 21, E-mail: rvickers@ kgallagher@cbdeng.com and received no later than 12:00 p.m., October 25, 2021. Any HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 793.3 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT 2021 at the Creedmoor johnhalllawfirm.com requests received after said time and date will not be addressed.

RECORDED IN VOLUME 144, PAGE 27, DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND A PORTION OF THE CALLED 20l .80 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AS CONVEYED TOConference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October City Hall at 12513 FM 1625 A Mandatory Pre-Bid KY-TEX PROPERTIES, INC. BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 263, PAGE 545 Creedmoor, Texas at 7:20 6, SAID 2021 at CBD, Inc.,AS 5501 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749. The Pre-QualificaNOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, 201.80 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 247, PAGE 512 OF THE DEED pm. tion Statement included in the proposal packet and as required by Hays County DevelNotice is hereby given that RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 378.572 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING All persons interested in opment No. 1 shall be completed in its entirety and submitted as part of the MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDSDistrict AS FOLLOWS: original Letters Testamentary the above have the right to proposal. Any proposal lacking the Pre-Qualification Statement will not be considered. for the Estate of Bobby Jean BEGINNING at a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC'' set at the intersection of the appear and be heard.

A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or Bid Bond payable to the “Owner” and “District” Hagedorn, Deceased, were southerly right-of-way line of County Road 107 (Satterwhite Road) with the westerly right-ofBy the order of the City in ancorner amount not acre less than 5% of the total bid must accompany each Bid as a guarantee way line of County Road 120 (Williamson Road), at an exterior of said 793.3 tract, for the most easterly corner and POINT OF BEGINNINGthat, of the if herein described tract; awarded the contract, the bidder will within 10 days of the award of the contract, into a 120, contract furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond in the THENCE with the occupied westerly right-of-way line of enter said County Road generally and as 13) THENCE, N 70°05'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; LEGAL NOTICE fenced, the following five (5) courses: amount of 100% of the Contract price. The Bidder’s surety will be forfeited and become 14)the THENCE, N 73°50'33" E, a enter distance of 172.76 feet. to a calculated point; the property of the Owner should bidder fail to into a contract and furnish An application is being made the W aTexas distance of 747.13 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped l) Swith 42°41'56" "BGE INC" set at an angle point; bonds acceptable to the Owner within 10N days award of the 15) THENCE, 77°35'33"after E, a distance of 172.76 feet tocontract. a calculated point; Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and No shall be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the opening of the bids. ironproposals rod with cap stamped 2) S 43°38'34" W a distance of 651.37 feet to a l /2-inch 16) THENCE, N 81°16'46" E, a distance of 194.92 feet to a calculated point; Beer Retailer’s Permit with a"BGE Food INC" and set at anBeverage angle point; The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irreg17) THENCE, N 82°05'45" a distance 189.66 feet to a calculated point; ularities in bidding. The Successful Bidder, if any,E,will be ofthe responsible Bidder which iron rod with cap stamped 3) S 42°59'55" W a distance Certificate by University Food Services, Inc.of 399.54 d/b/afeet to a 1/2-inch in the Owner’s judgment will be most advantageous to the District result "BGE INC" set at an angle point; 18) THENCE, N 43°22'32" E, a distance of 268.57 feet toand a calculated point;in the best University Food Services, Inc. located at 614 N. and most economical completion19)of the Project.

THENCE, N 43°22'31" E, a distance of 111.62 feet to a calculated point; 4) S 43°28'42" W a distance of l,198.91 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped A Maintenance Bond will be required and is to remain in force for a period set by the Guadalupe Street, Suite 102-103, San Marcos, "BGE INC" set for an angle point of the herein described tract; and THENCE, 43°22'32" E, aof distance 471.66 feet to a calculated governing requirements from the20)date of Nthe letter finalof acceptance frompoint; Hays County, Hays County, TX 78666. Officers ofWsaid corpora5) S 43°25'43" a distance of 302.52 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found at the most 13) THENCE, N 70°05'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; Citycorner of Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs WaterE,Supply andpoint; the District.

21)THENCE, N 43°22'32" a distance ofCorporation 524.48 feet to a calculated southerly corner of said 793.3 acre tract, for an exterior of the herein described tion are David R. Riddle Jr., President/Exec VP/ 14) THENCE, with N 73°50'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet.2258 to a calculated point; tract; Prevailing Wage Rates, in accordance Government Code are applicable to 22) THENCE, N 43°16'22" E, a distance of 1020.16 feet to a calculated point; and this project.

Treasurer/Director and Daniel Slear, Secretary.

15) THENCE, N 77°35'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; THENCE, with the southwest line of said 793.3 acre tract, generally as fenced, N 46°25'36" W a distance of 22.47 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at the most northerly east corner of the above-described 201.80 acre tract, for an interior corner of the herein described tract; Page 1 of 5

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THENCE, with the occupied westerly right-of-way line of said County Road 120, and the easterly line of said 201.80 acre tract, generally as fenced, the following four (4) courses:

NOTICE OF DISTRICT PETITION TCEQ Internal Control No. D-03242021-033 PETITION. KY-TEX PROPERTIES, LLC (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 378.572 acres located within Hays County, Texas; and (4) all of the land within the proposed District is within the exterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Niederwald, Texas.

The territory to be included in the proposed District is set forth in a metes and bounds description designated as Exhibit "A" and is depicted in the vicinity map designated as Exhibit"B," both of which are attached to this document.

The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend an adequate and efficient waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend such additional facilities, including roads, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created.

According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioner, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $32,350,000 ($26,600,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage, plus $5,750,000 for roads).

1) S 38°30'40" W a distance of 24.52 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at an angle point; 2) S 08°00'06" E a distance of 42.42 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at an angle point; 3) S 04°41'15" W a distance of 45.40 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at an angle point; and 4) S 28°16'47" E a distance of 149.52 feet to a calculated point on the northerly City of Niederwald full purpose line and the southerly City of Niederwald ETJ line for a southeasterly corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, departing the westerly right-of-way line of said County Road 120, over and across said 201.80 acre tract with the northerly City of Niederwald full purpose line and the southerly City of Niederwald ETJ line, the following four (4) courses: 1)

S 82°06'14" W, a distance of 13.48 feet to a calculated point;

2)

S 82°05'45" W, a distance of 1349.66 feet to a calculated point;

4)

S 44°26'28" W, a distance of 63.46 feet to a calculated point on the northerly right-ofway line of F.M. 2001 (80' wide right-of-way, as shown on Texas State Highway Department Right of Way Map dated May 25, 1953) at the beginning of a nontangent curve to the right;

THENCE, with the northerly right-of-way line of said F.M. 2001 and the southerly line of said 201.80 acre tract, the following four (4) courses: 1) Along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 1255.90 feet, having a radius of 1870.08 feet, a central angle of 38°28'42" and chord which bears N 77°00'20" W, 1232.43 feet to a Type I TxDOT monument found for corner;

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (l) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed District's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns.

Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

2) N 57°47'30" W a distance of 1,153.80 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at a point of curvature of a curve to the right;

INFORMATION. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC-103, at the same address. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our web site http://www.tceq.texas.gov/.

Issued: September 16, 2021 EXHIBIT A

DR Horton-City of Niederwald ETJ 378.572 Acres Job No. 8008-00 METES & BOUNDS DESCRIPTION

FIELD NOTES FOR A 378.572 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE Z. HINTON SURVEY NUMBER 4, ABSTRACT 219 AND THE NEILL McLEAN SURVEY NUMBER 164, ABSTRACT 326, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; BEING A PORTION OF THE CALLED 793.3 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AS CONVEYED TO KY-TEX PROPERTIES, INC. BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 185, PAGE 391 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 793.3 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 144, PAGE 27, DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND A PORTION OF THE CALLED 20l .80 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AS CONVEYED TO KY-TEX PROPERTIES, INC. BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 263, PAGE 545 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 201.80 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 247, PAGE 512 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 378.572 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC'' set at the intersection of the southerly right-of-way line of County Road 107 (Satterwhite Road) with the westerly right-ofway line of County Road 120 (Williamson Road), at an exterior corner of said 793.3 acre tract, for the most easterly corner and POINT OF BEGINNING of the herein described tract; THENCE with the occupied westerly right-of-way line of said County Road 120, generally as fenced, the following five (5) courses: l) S 42°41'56" W a distance of 747.13 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at an angle point; 2) S 43°38'34" W a distance of 651.37 feet to a l /2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at an angle point; 3) S 42°59'55" W a distance of 399.54 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at an angle point; 4) S 43°28'42" W a distance of l,198.91 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set for an angle point of the herein described tract; and 5) S 43°25'43" W a distance of 302.52 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found at the most southerly corner of said 793.3 acre tract, for an exterior corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, with the southwest line of said 793.3 acre tract, generally as fenced, N 46°25'36" W a distance of 22.47 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with cap stamped "BGE INC" set at the most northerly east corner of the above-described 201.80 acre tract, for an interior corner of the herein described tract; Page 1 of 5 G:\TXC\Projects\DR Horton\8008-00-Ky-Tex_Survey\SV\04_Finals\MB\8008-00_378.572 Acre Kyle ETJ-FN.doc

1) STHENCE, 46°30'15"NE,43°22'31" a distanceE,ofa 1035.28 to a point fora corner; 19) distance feet of 111.62 feet to calculated point; 2) 46°42'23"NE,43°22'32" a distanceE,ofa411.83 feet a point 20) STHENCE, distance of to471.66 feetfortocorner; a calculated point; 3) S 46°16'51" E, a distance of 701.65 feet to a point for corner; and 21)THENCE, N 43°22'32" E, a distance of 524.48 feet to a calculated point;

4) S 47°25'21" E, a distance of 412.64 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 378.572 acres of land, more or less.

22) THENCE, N 43°16'22" E, a distance of 1020.16 feet to a calculated point; and

43°09'09" a distance ofAnnotated 242.87 feet to a663.21 calculated point on southerly 23) ThisTHENCE, descriptionN was prepared E, under 22 Texas Code and reflects the the results of an onrightof-waysurvey, line ofand saidthe County Road 107 for theofmost northerly corner of the herein described the ground assembly of instruments record to describe the political boundary limits shown hereon and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real property except those rights tract; and interests implied or established by the creation or reconfiguration of the boundary of the political

subdivision which it was southerly prepared. right-of-way line of said County Road 107, generally as THENCE, withforthe occupied fenced, the following four (4) courses:

1) S 46°30'15" E, a distance of 1035.28 feet to a point for corner; 2) S 46°42'23" E, a distance of 411.83 feet to a point for corner; 3) S 46°16'51" E, a distance of 701.65 feet to a point for corner; and Page 4 of 5 G:\TXC\Projects\DR Horton\8008-00-Ky-Tex_Survey\SV\04_Finals\MB\8008-00_378.572 Acre Kyle ETJ-FN.doc

3) S 44°09'08" W, a distance of 275.67 feet to a calculated point; and

CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice.

The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

23) THENCE, N 43°09'09" E, a distance of 242.87 feet to a calculated point on the southerly rightof-way lineNof 81°16'46" said CountyE,Road 107 forofthe194.92 most northerly of thepoint; herein described 16) THENCE, a distance feet to acorner calculated tract; 17) THENCE, N 82°05'45" E, a distance of 189.66 feet to a calculated point; THENCE, with the occupied southerly right-of-way line of said County Road 107, generally as fenced, the following four (4) courses: 18) THENCE, N 43°22'32" E, a distance of 268.57 feet to a calculated point;

4) S 47°25'21" E, a distance of 412.64 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 378.572 acres of land, more or less.

This description was prepared under 22 Texas Annotated Code 663.21 and reflects the results of an on the ground survey, and the assembly of instruments of record to describe the political boundary limits shown hereon and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real property except those rights and interests implied or established by the creation or reconfiguration of the boundary of the political subdivision for which it was prepared.

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3) Along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 558.38 feet, having a radius of 2,824.93 feet, a central angle of 11°19'31" and chord which bears N 52°07'35" W a distance of 557.48 feet to an 1/2-inch iron rod with aluminum cap found for corner; and

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4) N 46°26'18" W a distance of 777.83 feet to a calculated point at the south corner of a called 54.142 acre tract (Tract 1) as conveyed to ADBF, LLC by Quit Claim Deed recorded in Document Number 18005484 of the Official Public Records of Hays 4) N 46°26'18" a distance of corner 777.83 of feetsaid to a201.80 calculated point at the corner of a County, Texas, atWthe westerly acre tract, for south the most southerly called corner 54.142 acre tract (Tractdescribed 1) as conveyed ADBF, LLC

by Quit Type ClaimIDeed southwest of the herein tract, to from which a broken TxDOT recorded in Document 18005484 of the Official Public Records of Hays monument found bears N Number 46°26'18" W, a distance of 801.89 feet; County, Texas, at the westerly corner of said 201.80 acre tract, for the most southerly

southwest corner of the herein described tract, from which a broken Type I TxDOT THENCE, with a westerly line of said 201.80 acre tract and an easterly line of said ADBF, LLC monument found bears N 46°26'18" W, a distance of 801.89 feet; 54.142 acre tract, N43°14'08" E, pass a 3/4-inch iron pipe found for reference at a distance of 1.65 feet, and continuing for a total of 988.59 feetand to aan5/8-inch ironofrod with THENCE, with aon westerly line distance of said 201.80 acre tract easterly line said ADBF, LLC aluminum stamped "BARNES MONUMENT" at the 54.142cap acre tract, N43°14'08" E, REFERENCE pass a 3/4-inch iron pipe found forfound reference at aeasterly distancecorner of 1.65of said ADBF, LLC acreontract, theofmost southerly saidrod Oehler feet, and54.142 continuing for aalso totalbeing distance 988.59 feet to a corner 5/8-inchofiron with 147.098 acre tract, for analuminum angle point the herein described tract; capof stamped "BARNES REFERENCE MONUMENT" found at the easterly corner of said

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ADBF, LLC 54.142 acre tract, also being the most southerly corner of said Oehler 147.098 acre tract,

for anwith angleapoint of theline herein described tract; THENCE, westerly of said 201.80 acre tract and an easterly line of said Oehler 147.098 acre tract, N 43°14'27" E a distance of 523.37 feet to a calculated point on the northerly City THENCE, with a westerly line of said 201.80 acre tract and an easterly line of said Oehler of Niederwald ETJ line and the southerly City of' Kyle ETJ line for the most westerly northwest 147.098 acre tract, N 43°14'27" E a distance of 523.37 feet to a calculated point on the northerly City cornerofofNiederwald the hereinETJ described line andtract; the southerly City of' Kyle ETJ line for the most westerly northwest corner of the herein described tract;

THENCE, departing the easterly line of said Oehler 147.098 acre tract, over and across said 201.80 acre tractdeparting and saidthe793.3 acreline tract withOehler the common of City Kylesaid and City of THENCE, easterly of said 147.098 ETJ acre lines tract, over andof across Niederwald, the following twenty (23)with courses: 201.80 acre tract and said 793.3three acre tract the common ETJ lines of City of Kyle and City of Niederwald, the following twenty three (23) courses:

1) THENCE, S 68°39'27" E, a distance of 75.08 feet to a calculated point; 1) THENCE, S 68°39'27" E, a distance of 75.08 feet to a calculated point;

2) THENCE, S 66°04'00" E, a distance of 65.95 feet to a calculated point; 2) THENCE, S 66°04'00" E, a distance of 65.95 feet to a calculated point;

3) THENCE, N 82°48'22" E, E, a distance calculatedpoint; point; 3) THENCE, N 82°48'22" a distanceofof37.86 37.86feet feet to to aa calculated N 85°05'33" E, E, a distance calculatedpoint; point; 4) THENCE, N 85°05'33" a distanceofof172.76 172.76 feet feet to to aa calculated 4) THENCE, 5) THENCE, N 88°50'32" a distanceofof172.76 172.76 feet feet to aa calculated 5) THENCE, N 88°50'32" E, E, a distance calculatedpoint; point; S 87°24'27" a distanceofof172.76 172.76 feet feet to to aa calculated 6) THENCE, S 87°24'27" E, E, a distance calculatedpoint; point; 6) THENCE, 7) THENCE, S 83°39'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; 7) THENCE, S 83°39'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; 8) THENCE, S 79°54'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point;

8) THENCE, S 79°54'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; 9) THENCE, S 76°09'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point;

9) THENCE, S 76°09'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; 10) THENCE, S 72°24'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point;

10) THENCE, S 72°24'27" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; 11) THENCE, S 68°39'30" E, a distance of 18.24 feet to a calculated point;

11) THENCE, S 68°39'30" E, a distance of 18.24 feet to a calculated point; 12) THENCE, N 66°20'16" E, a distance of 27.82 feet to a calculated point;

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13) THENCE, N 70°05'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point;

14) THENCE, N 73°50'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet. to a calculated point; 15) THENCE, N 77°35'33" E, a distance of 172.76 feet to a calculated point; 16) THENCE, N 81°16'46" E, a distance of 194.92 feet to a calculated point; 17) THENCE, N 82°05'45" E, a distance of 189.66 feet to a calculated point; 18) THENCE, N 43°22'32" E, a distance of 268.57 feet to a calculated point; 19) THENCE, N 43°22'31" E, a distance of 111.62 feet to a calculated point; 20) THENCE, N 43°22'32" E, a distance of 471.66 feet to a calculated point; 21)THENCE, N 43°22'32" E, a distance of 524.48 feet to a calculated point;

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the Estate of Rodney Swann, Deceased, Cause No. 210267-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 30th day of June, 2021, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Rodney Swann, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the abovenoted date and time.

Applicant’s Attorney: David H. Morris 1921 Corporate Drive, Ste. 102 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-7525 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 23rd day of September, 2021.

Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY /s/ Christopher Alaniz, Deputy

CITY OF BUDA LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to City of Buda Charter, Article III, Section 3.11 (D).

Ordinances, that the Buda City Council, at its regular meeting on September 20, 2021, adopted an ordinance amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances entitled Fee Schedule (Exhibit “B”) of the municipal government of the City of Buda for the fiscal year October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022; providing for penalties for failure to comply with such ordinance(s); providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date. By: Mayor Lee Urbanovsky.

Attest: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk. (full text is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX, during business hours and on www.ci.buda.tx.us.)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Chapter 59 Texas Property Code. River Road Self Storage 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 any time.

Date: October 2, 2021 (Saturday) River Road Self Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. This sale is listed below.

Time: 9:00a.m.

Location: 880 River Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Unit #051 – C. Watts – tool box, furniture, fans, mirrors, fishing stuff, boxes Unit #068 – M. Ybarra –

tires with rims, box spring, mattress Unit #154 – C. Tuiasosupo – box spring, dresser, bed frame, speaker Unit #169 – M. Santibanez – rod iron furniture, artwork, totes, wicker furniture Unit #184 – R. Tijerina – microwave, end tables, 2 complete strut assembly 172220 Unit #185 – P. Gutierrez – crib, Christmas décor Unit #193 – L. Alonzo – speaker, heater, kitchen stuff, totes, bookshelf Unit #198 – J. Quintero – kid bed, boxes, fishing pole, space heater, mattress Unit #202 – S. Souvannaphong – kids stuff, totes, sectional couch Unit #243 – A. Heysquierdo – sectional, dresser

Unit #265 – M. Martinez – suitcases, leather jacket, camping chair Unit #272 – A. Green – tv’s, stroller, kid stuff, home décor, baby stuff Unit #279 – M. Urrutia – washer, dryer, furniture, bed frame Unit #293 – J. Yabarra – armor good condition, mattress, box spring Unit #304 – S. Lewis – furniture, space heater, bb gun, vintage items Unit #324 – E. Montana – clothes, jewelry, home décor Unit #333 – J. Russup – tv, costume jewelry, clothes, totes, crafting supplies Unit # 419 – M. Macis – dresser, 3 dozen tires Unit #425 – F. Serna – furniture, décor, sleeping bag, tent, Christmas tree Unit #450 – R. Pacheco

Ramona is a female, 1-year-old, domestic shorthair mix. Ramona came to PAWS very pregnant. She took the best care of her kittens, but now that they’ve been adopted, she would love to find a home of her own.

– west elm light fixtures, Sonma furniture, bed frames, artwork, headboards, tables, chairs

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice of Landlord’s Lien sale. Arches Self Storage, 3975 Hwy 290 E, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620. All sales are to satisfy the Landlord’s Lien. Auction closes at 3:30 PM September 29, 2021. Auction is held at Storagetreasures.com. Units: Buddy Mears-furniture, baby items, boxes. Roger Terry-concrete working tool.

Liz Smith-piano, furniture, light equipment, auto ramps.

Earl Madden-furniture, boxes, mattress, leather chairs. Terms and conditions are at Storagetreasures. com. Auction is online at Storagetreasures.com.

Blaze is a female, 1-year-old, black labrador mix.

Her favorite things to do in her foster home are to sit like a human and watch movies. Her foster reports that Blaze is a very silly pup but that she is a little scared of thunderstorms.

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.

sponsored by

Town & CounTry VeTerinary HospiTal Committed to your pet’s health since 1978

Bill Selman, DVM • Kayley Goldsmith, DVM • Ben Fox, DVM 6300 FM 1327 (East of I35 and Creedmoor) Austin, TX 78747 Give us a call at 512-385-0486

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Friends host annual fundraiser DRIPPING SPRINGS – Want to get some great deals and help a great group.

Be sure to to register for Gold Tickets with the Friends Foundation. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

Gold Tickets cost $100, with sales beginning Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. Ticket sales end Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. or when the sales reach 100.

An electronic drawing will determine the winning ticket holder, who will pick one Feature Item listed in the online auction.

Remaining feature items and all auction items will go up for bids on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. The auction will close at 8 p.m.

Oct. 23.

The Friends Founda-

tion provides services to improve the quality of life for elderly in the greater Dripping Springs area.

All monies raised from the online auction and all donations are used to support the many programs of the Friends Foundation.

For more information, visit www.thefriendsfoundation.org.

Survivor of rare disease gives back to community

BY MEGAN WEHRING

KYLE — After learning that he had a second chance at life, Brandon Higgins wanted to contribute something great for his community.

The Kyle resident contracted the rare Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), which is spread through the bite of an infected tick, in 2006 while he was a junior at Hays High School. Brandon Higgins did not receive the diagnosis or the correct antibiotics for nearly two weeks because most of the doctors thought it was the flu; he was the 10th known case in the state of Texas at the time.

“I kept fighting because I had a whole life in front of me,” Brandon Higgins said. “I just had determination to see my recovery all the way through.”

Brandon Higgins and his wife, Brittney Higgins, are passionate about serving others, especially with a natural set of fraternal triplets expected in January 2022. The triplets will be welcomed by their two-year-old sister named Evelyn.

“It’s exciting [and] a little terrifying,” Brittney Higgins said. “But, if you were to know us, you would say we are definitely a family that can handle triplets.”

The Higgins have been mission-oriented since they were teenagers.

“They have big hearts and find personal fulfillment in helping those less fortunate,” said Debra Brewington, Brandon’s mother. “Brittney is compassionate about working with disabled children not only as a special education teacher, but also in church ministry. Brandon is always there to help anyone in need from delivering water, groceries and transporting people to safety during the big freeze in February to mowing the lawn for an elder, making home repairs for someone unable to hire a repairman or providing Christmas gifts to a needy family.”

In August 2020, the Higgins family started a microgreen business to sell at local farmers markets in Buda, Dripping Springs, San Marcos and

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