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Eight arrested in string of burglaries BY MOSES LEOS III
Execution of a search warrant on a Hays County property last month led to multiple arrests, including those who authorities suspect were involved in a string of Dripping Springs area burglaries. Eight people were identified and arrested after a two-day search by author-
ities of a property in the 200 block of Barton Bend Road in Dripping Springs. Arrests include persons involved in the burglary spree, as well as those who were on-scene who had active warrants. Authorities have not specified at this time which criminals were involved in the burglaries. The investigation is ongoing and additional
CRIMETIPS
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the HCSO at 512.393.7896 and speak with the criminal investigations division.
charges may be pending. According to a Hays County press release, the Dripping Springs area experienced a string of vehicle burglaries in the overnight hours of Sept.
25 and Sept. 26. The burglaries took place after dark and involved the suspects traveling in a motor vehicle. Targeted areas burglarized include U.S.
290, Ranch Road 12 and Fitzhugh Road. The suspect’s vehicles include a silver hatchback, a black SUV and a silver single cab pickup. Incidents involved multiple vehicles that were burglarized at several locations. A vehicle from a local business was stolen and used to smash through fences at two
Dripping Springs looks at town center model BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY
TOWN CENTER, 6
BURGLARIES, 3
Lower speed limit set in Meadow Creek
What’s in a TIRZ? A proposed town hall center that could include a new library, city hall and district administration buildings was given the green light by Dripping Springs ISD leaders last month. On Sept. 25, Dripping Springs ISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a new town hall center. The center is proposed to consist of a new city hall and district administration building, as well as a 30,000 square foot library. The town center is one of four main projects initiated by the city’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). Other future projects include U.S. 290 and Ranch Road 12 improvements, Old Fitzhugh Road and drainage improvements and improving downtown public parking. A TIRZ is a political subdivision of a municipality or county in the state of Texas created to implement tax increment financing. They may be initiated by the city, county, or by a petition of owners whose total holdings in the zone consist of a majority of the appraised property value. Similar to other government entities,
different locations. The vehicle was later recovered by law enforcement. Detectives, who responded to the scenes to assist patrol deputies with investigations, developed leads that culminated in a search warrant being executed at a home in the 200 block of Barton Bend
BY KATERINA BARTON A road connecting several subdivisions in Dripping Springs will receive a lower speed limit in the coming weeks. Hays County Commissioners approved extending a 35-mile per hour speed limit on Sawyer Ranch Road to the entrance of the Meadow Creek Ranch subdivision. The change was brought up in a public hearing at the Commissioner’s Court on Sept 19. The motion was passed unanimously. The speed limit on
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Sign rule updates pave way for growth BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY COURTESY PHOTO
The proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in Dripping Springs would fund the new town center, which will house a new city hall, library, DSISD administration building and more.
LAGNIAPPE Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Riding
The 19th annual bull riding event celebrating the late Brent Thurman will be held Oct. 6-7 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park , with a pre-party and auction Friday, Oct. 6 and rodeo event on Saturday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. See a full schedule online at brentthurman.com.
Proceeds benefit Marbridge Ranch, the Jason Walford Foundation, RED Arena and the Special Olympics.
annual raffle which provides funds for the upkeep of the Driftwood Community Center. Raffle tickets will be available for a beautiful queen-size quilt, fashioned by the Driftwood Quilters, and other items.
Driftwood Community Improvement Friends On Oct. 7, the Driftwood Community Foundation Improvement Club BBQ will hold its annual potluck supper at the Driftwood Community Center at 7 p.m. During the supper, the DCIC will have the drawing of its
On Oct. 5, join the Dripping Springs Friends Foundation as it hosts its 24th annual BBQ fundraiser at Pecan Grove, formerly
known as the Salt Lick Pavillion. The event, which will go from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., will have guests participate in a silent and live auction, as well as enjoy the music of the Hot Texas Swing Band. The fundraiser helps provide services to the community and seniors in the greater Dripping Springs area. All monies raised go to help support the Friends Foundation’s programs. Find more information at thefriendsfoundation.org.
LAGNIAPPE, 2
A number of signage ordinance amendments were given the green light by the Dripping Springs City Council last month. Signage ordinances were amended for three separate developments in the city at the request of the properties’ owners. According to Michelle Fischer, Dripping Springs city administrator, the city’s sign ordinance encourages master sign plans for larger developments. “In the past, it would make sense to have sign plans for large communities once it was realized that it was easier to manage the signage in the ordinance,” Fischer said sometimes a development owner wants stricter standards than the city’s signage ordinance allows. The city then tries to work with the owners in creating signage that reflects the owners needs while maintaining the city’s character. “A lot of these are from property owners to spell
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Survivors of both hurricanes and domestic violence fight for normalcy BY MELISSA G. RODRIGUEZ
Hays Caldwell Women’s Center, Director of Community Partnerships
Domestic Violence in Texas by the numbers, 2015
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ith Hurricane Harvey blasting into our state, followed by multiple storms and earthquakes not so far from home, we have been buffeted by constant news coverage bringing feelings of terror and sadness. To some degree, we have all experienced trauma which is defined as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” We have witnessed the damage and devastation that reminded us of our recent Memorial Day and Halloween floods. Many in our community have likely had flashbacks to that devastating feeling of uncertainty and fear along with our Houston neighbors. We witnessed people lose homes, vehicles, personal belongings and some even lost their lives. It all floods back to us. I work with victims of domestic violence and know the terror they experience. Domestic violence survivors endure trauma not just once during a national disaster event, but often the trauma is inflicted daily. It can even occur repeatedly for years. The damage is similar in that domestic violence survivors sometimes lose their homes, vehicles, personal belongings and in some situations, they also lose their lives. In fact, according to the Texas Council of Family Violence’s annual report, “Honoring Texas Victims: Family Violence
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Number of intimate partner femicides in Texas in 2015. To date, this is the largest number of fatalities recorded by TCFV since the inception of the project. Number of Texas counties with intimate partner femicides in 2015
20%
Increase in number of intimate partner femicides from 2014-15
78%
Percentage of perpetrators that killed their partners in a home
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Percentage of women killed that had taken steps to end their relationships
2039
Age range that represents over half of the total number of victims in 2015
Information from the 2015 Honoring Texas Victims Report from the Texas Council of Family Violence
Fatalities in 2015,” 158 women ranging in age from 16 to 93 were killed by their male intimate partner in Texas. One victim killed was from San Marcos. While loss of life is the greatest and most valuable price to pay, we know that hundreds suffer in silence. In 2016, HCWC served 1,050 victims of family violence from Hays and Caldwell counties. Of those victims, 326 were provided 6,257 nights of shelter at the McCoy Family Shelter, most of which were children who were forced to leave their homes in fear of their lives and often with little or no personal belongings. Victims of natural disasters face devastation and we all
want to help, but there is no shame in being a victim of a massive natural disaster. HCWC hopes to serve as a reminder that devastation left by domestic violence is one that not only is happening in big cities but here in San Marcos, Wimberley, Buda, Lockhart, Kyle, Luling, Dripping Springs, Martindale. There are no trucks of supplies pouring in for these victims of domestic violence, no FEMA offices being set up, no Cajun Navy boats showing up to help. Survivors of domestic violence are suffering in obscurity. Their families are falling apart and they are often filled with shame. There are far fewer resources stepping
in to come to their aid. It is our community’s ongoing commitment and support that will make a difference to local survivors of abuse as they work to rebuild their lives. There are ways people can become involved and help end domestic violence in their community. It can be as simple as joining HCWC in spreading education and awareness about abuse by following us on social media and sharing educational content with your friends by using the handle: @HCWCenter on FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram or by subscribing to our email list. You can also visit our educational website www.StopTheHurt. org for more education on abuse issues and resources. For more information about services, please call HCWC at (512) 396-3404 or visit www.hcwc.org This article is part one of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we hope to educate our community on this very serious issue. 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Locally, the HaysCaldwell Women’s Center has been serving victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse since 1978. Last year, HCWC served 1,872 victims of abuse (face-to-face) from Hays and Caldwell Counties. 1,050 of those were victims of domestic violence.
Lagniappe
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Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
The Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival will be returning again Oct. 20-22 with another incredible roster of songwriting talent. This 4th annual event will present more than 25 free shows a day featuring a wide variety of finely-crafted songs and the people and stories behind them. On Saturday evening, Grammy-winning songwriter Lori McKenna on the South Point Auto Stage at Mercer Street Dance Hall with Angaleena Presley opening the show. The Festival takes place on 6 stages at 6 venues; Mercer Street Dance Hall, Barber Shop Bar, Acopon Brewing
Co., Mazama Coffee Co, Hudson’s on Mercer and The Sidecar Tasting Room, all within walking distance of each other in downtown Dripping Springs. You won’t want to miss a single note. www.drippingspringssongwritersfestival.com.
‘Opposites Attract’
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra will open exciting 2017-2018 season, themed a “Season of Opposites” with the first concert, “Opposites Attract”. Comparisons of tonality, compositional techniques, and performance styles are accentuated through favorite composers such as Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Haydn. Performances will be held Oct. 14 7 p.m.
at the Hays Performing Arts Center and Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at Wimberley First Baptist Church.
Women’s Club meeting
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club holds its monthly meeting at The Terrace Club at 11:30 am on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Speaker is Joe Urbach, Author, speaking on The Health Benefits of Coffee, Wine, Chocolate and Beer, among other things. Join us for lunch and enjoy the program. $20 reservations required by Oct. 13. For more information/reservations: womenofds@ gmail.com Do you know of a free community event to be included in Lagniappe? Send an email to christine@ haysfreepress.com.
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Sycamore Springs Elementary School teacher Abbey Smart received a $971.50 grant from the A+ Education Foundation Grant Program to purchase five Chromebooks for technology integration for her third-grade students. The A+ Education Foundation Grant Program was established to provide grants to full-time educators of pre-kindergarten through 12th grades. These grants help fund materials, programs, and educator trainings, while providing enrichment opportunities for the grant recipients.
DSISD board honored for positive impact SUBMITTED REPORT The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees will be honored this Friday, Oct. 6, as a Regional Honor Board by TASA (Texas Association of School Administrators). The DSISD Board, representing Region 13, is one of 16 regional Honor Boards. From that group, five were chosen as Honor Board finalists at the state level and one will be announced as the Outstanding School Board of the Year. Board Vice
Board Vice President Barbara Stroud will accept the Regional Honor Board award at the first general session of the 2017 TASA/TASB Convention. President Barbara Stroud will accept the award at the first general session of the 2017 TASA/TASB Convention. Texas school superintendents who belong to TASA and meet other criteria may nominate
Burglaries
Continued from pg. 1 block of Barton Bend Road in Dripping Springs. After securing the location, a resident arrived at the property in a vehicle that was determined to be stolen property from crimes in Austin that had just occurred that had not been punlicly reported. Following the search of the property, Hays County Sheriff’s Office officials recovered stolen property totaling more than $20,000 that included burglaries within Hays and Travis counties. James Clint Boyd, 32, of Austin, was arrested on failure to identify as a fugitive, which is a Class A misdemeanor, Unauthorized USe of a Motor Vehicle, which is a state jail felony, and six Travis County warrants for theft, theft of a firearm, burglary of a vehicle and burglary
of a building. Boyd is being held on $154,000 bond. John Michael Lemmons, Jeremy David Petmecky, Nathanael Goodson, Kristen Elaine Kelly, Tori Lynn Halenza, Rojer Dale Martinez and Troy Glenn Barnes were also arrested for other crimes. Cases were solved with the aid of the Dripping Springs community, according to the press release. Area residents with home security systems provided detailed information that allowed for the apprehension of the suspects and recovery of a “significant amount of stolen property.” The HCSO is asking for anyone who may have surveillance cameras to check video between Sept. 25 and Sept. 27 for suspicious activity.
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Continued from pg. 1 Sawyer Ranch Road, which runs past the Sawyer Ranch, Belterra, Highpointe and Meadow Creek Ranch neighborhoods, was originally 50 mph. About four years ago, residents from the Belterra neighborhood put in requests to Whisenant’s office to change the speed limit down to 35 mph. This change was only extended to the Belterra neighborhood entrance.
In 2016, residents in another subdivision requested the speed limit be extended down to the Highpointe subdivision entrance. This recent change will extend the speed limit to approximately 200 feet south of the entrance of the Meadow Creek Ranch subdivision. The new speed limit signs should be posted within the next few weeks.
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out what their tenants are,” said Fischer. The signage amendments included allowing the installation and use of a third panel for a sign in the Commons Shopping Center to show tenants that had previously no visibility. Having three panels is one more than the city’s standard allowance. Sawyer Ranch Medical Tower also requested to have a sign for one of its tenants added onto its building. However, the ordinance only allowed for six signs
for major tenants on its building. To compensate, Dripping Springs City Council allowed monument signs, permanent signs where the bottom of the sign is affixed to the ground and not a building, for the tenant along Sawyer Ranch road and Highway 290. Primrose Ridge, the third development, requested a new ordinance that would cover permanent signs. However, it also needed temporary informational signs for model home sites.
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Sports Tigers runners sprint to first at Mustang Invite STAFF REPORT The Dripping Springs Tiger cross country program doubled its pleasure Saturday as the boys and girls teams each took first place at the Marble Falls Mustang Invitational. Dripping Springs’ boys program dominated the field by scoring 38 fewer points than second place St. Andrew’s Episocopal. Six of the eight Tigers who ran in Saturday’s race finished in the top 10 of the individual standings, which was bolstered by a first place finish by junior Bobby Holt. Freshman Caleb Lopez finished third and senior Bryce Kalsu took fourth place individually. All members of Dripping Springs’ boys team finished the 5,000-meter course in roughly 18 minutes. Not to be outdone, the Dripping Springs girls team took first by scoring 18 fewer points than second place Marble Falls. Tiger senior Izzie Guerrero and junior Aubrie Caldwell secured third and fourth place, respectively, while freshman Maddie Livingston and Tiger Maddie McCraw also finished in the top ten. Dripping Springs travels to race in the Lampasas Invite on Oct. 6 before running in the 26-5A District Championships in Lockhart on Oct. 11.
BOYS RESULTS
Bobby Holt – 17:09.60 Caleb Lopez – 17:31.30 Bryce Kalsu – 17:34.20 Polo Lopez – 17:41.70 John Babiak – 17:47.20 Nathan Clark – 17:48.20 Willie Johnson – 18:03.00 Grant O’Neil – 18:07.50
GIRLS RESULTS
Izzie Guerrero – 21:10.50 Aubrie Caldwell – 21:15.90 Maddie Livingston – 21:34.70 Maddie McCraw – 21:40.40 Anna Faivre – 22:15.10 Caroline Russey – 22:15.80 Emmaline Arnold – 22:35.80 Mia Haraguchi – 22:46.60 Sarah Baouckley – 22:55.60 Audrey Williamson – 23:01.50 Danielle Schoreder – 23:03.10 Sydney Burtch – 23:09.50 Camryn Leuschner – 23:28.30 Harper Owens – 23:40.20 Camille Corona – 24:00.30 Chloe Aguilar – 24:07.40 Madison Wright – 24:44.30 Lily Hudson – 25:27.10
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A handful of athletes take a head-first dive into the newly-built pool at the Springs Community YMCA in Dripping Springs.
Making a splash
DSISD hosts inaugural swim meet at Y BY MOSES LEOS III
With bright sunshine glimmering off clear blue water, Dripping Springs High swim coach Andrea McCarthy maintained a smile as big as Texas Saturday at Springs Community YMCA. All around her was a sea of parents and fans who donned their best maroon and gold attire. All of them cheered as athletes splashed into the water at the sound of a bullhorn racing to finish first. For McCarthy and her 47 Tiger swimming team members, a strong sense of pride went hand-inhand with the program’s inaugural meet held at the recently built outdoor pool at the YMCA in Dripping Springs. The facility was a partnership
“We support Wimberley because we support Hill Country swim ... It doesn’t just mean our swimming team, but swimming in the Hill Country community.” – Andrea McCarthy
that involved the YMCA and Dripping Springs ISD. But the pool could also be a hub for a growing interest in swimming in western Hays County, McCarthy said. It all follows the team’s 2017 mantra of “We not me.” “We support Wimberley because we support Hill Country swim,” McCarthy said, as the meet included both Dripping Springs and Wimberley
students. “It doesn’t just mean our swimming team, but swimming in the Hill Country community. It’s been an exciting time to bring together all of those swimming communities.” Visions of the new pool originally began when the YMCA sought to expand its Dripping Springs facility in 2007. Those improvements, which were completed in August, resulted in
the addition of roughly 10,000 square feet to the facility. One of those new additions was installation of an eight lane competition-length pool, which came as the result of a partnership between the YMCA and the school district. “The partnership between the school district and the Y has been many years in the making. This arrangement allowed us to each leverage our resources for the greater good of the community, including DSHS students,” Dripping Springs Superintendent Bruce Gearing said in a statement. “Our swim team now has a home venue, and the district’s investment was far less than it would have been if we had tried to build a new
school facility.” McCarthy said she was brought in during the design process to provide input on the pool. Many of the features are competition elements the team didn’t have at its former training facility at Founders Pool. Starting blocks, timing equipment and backstroke flags are training essentials the Tigers didn’t have at Founders. The primary problem at Founders Pool was its length. At less than the standard 25 yards, the Tiger team consistently trained with a pool that was too short. Despite the shortcomings, the Dripping Springs girls swim team reached the 2017 UIL state meet and finished
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Texans stun Billies in OT thriller BY JOSHUA MCKINNEY special from the Fredricksburg Standard Radio Post
Another week brought another close game for Wimberley. The Wimberley Texans trailed by 14 points going into the fourth quarter, but a furious , late-game comeback spurred the team to a 3734 overtime win against the Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billies on Friday in Fredricksburg. Momentum swings, game-breaking special teams play and multiple score changers were a part of a game with all of the feel of playoff football. “(It was) a hard-fought game between two quality football teams,” Wimberley head coach Doug Warren said. “I knew coming in it was going to be a dogfight over here. What more can you want on a Friday night then have two real-
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ly good football teams go at toe-to-toe and get free football after a while? Luckily, we came out on the winning side of it.” Fredricksburg was up 31-17 to start the fourth, but Wimberley, the No. 5 team in the Padilla Poll’s Class 4A Division II rankings, scored on back-to-back offensive possessions to tie the game at 31 with 5:32 left in regulation. Wimberley threatened to put the game away late in the fourth with a long drive to the Billies’ 3-yard line. Fredricksburg (4-1) held Texan senior running back Thomas Carruthers to a 1-yard run on first down and forced Wimberley quarterback Jordan Weeks to throw
an incompletion with three yards to go for the score on second down. The Texans (5-0) went for the pass on third-and-goal, but FHS senior cornerback Jaime Ortega came up with an interception in the end zone to get the Billies’ hope alive. The Billies started the overtime period on offense and came with a 37-yard field by Daylon Nebgen to take a 34-31 lead. Wimberley took its turn and Weeks hit tight end Matt Mitchell for a 12-yard pass on the team’s first offensive play of overtime. FHS’s defense held Wimberley to two yards on the next two plays to set up a third-and-8 situation on the 11-yard line. Weeks handed the ball to Carruthers, who bounced off his left tackle and ran through two FHS defenders for the
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on’t look now, but bird migration is well underway. We are located on the central flyway and birds are passing overhead in increasing numbers, headed south to warmer weather. Hawks, falcons, kites, shorebirds, hummingbirds, orioles and warblers – all take note when temperatures fall and head south. It’s quite amazing how young birds, such as sanderlings, only recently
born in Arctic areas of Canada, know exactly what path to take to wind up in warm climates for the winter. And most of this migrating is done at night, with birds stopping to feed during the day. How do they stay awake on long night flights? Interestingly, birds have developed a system that allows them to “sleep” without actually shutting down like humans do. They take “micro naps” that allow them to catch up
on sleep. These naps last about 30 seconds to a minute and are taken throughout the day. They allow the bird to rest alternate sides of their brain and the corresponding eye. This allows many of the benefits of regular sleep without the unconsciousness that would make the bird vulnerable to predators. People sometimes use the phrase “bird brain” in a negative manner – obviously, a bird’s brain is really quite amazing.
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If you’re diligent and lucky, you may be able to catch a glimpse of a migratory flock of birds on the way to its winter home.
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Continued from pg. 1 a board comprised of directors appointed by the city oversees the TIRZ. Rather than raise taxes to pay for projects, the TIRZ would focus on development in the area that would help pay for these projects. “The city believes that a TIRZ is the best mechanism by which to partner with the county and also with private sector developers to plan, fund, and construct the needed improvements
over the long-range time horizon such an ambitious undertaking might require,” David Edwards, chair board member of the TIRZ said. The TIRZ in Dripping Spring was initiated by the city in mid-2016. However, DSISD and the Dripping Springs Community Library have teamed along with the city to help fund and plan projects within the zone. According to the MOU regarding the town hall center, the city is
obligated to help fund $175,000 for the project, while the library would need to fund $50,000. In turn, the TIRZ board is obligated to compensate the library and city with funds accumulated from development in the area. Edwards said the need for a Town Center rose due to rapid population growth. Other factors include the city, library and DSISD looking for new facilities. Edwards said the
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projects would not displace any local businesses. “This project will include downtown parking, city hall site acquisition as a portion of the Town Center project and constructing a new civic building (library),” said Edwards. “The City, County, and Library will be able to fund a large building site for a building complex with city services and a new 30,000 sq foot library building.”
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Continued from pg. 1 as the 15th best team in the state. The program has also churned out swimmers such as current Missouri Tiger Micah Slaton, who won a gold medal at the UIL meet. “You worry about stroke bout and those things when you’re training,” McCarthy said. “Our girls and boys team, they’re going to excel this year, now they’re able to train in a correct size pool.” Dripping Springs sophomore swimmer Cassandra McCallum said it was nice to have a functioning pool and a new locker room facility. The pool also alleviates other challenges at Founders, which includes “no weird ledges.” Other challenges included a lack of space to train. McCarthy said the new pool’s eight lanes will allow for the Tiger swim team to train its entire team.
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A Dripping Springs High breaststroke swimmer parts through the water as she competes during the inaugural meet at the new pool at the YMCA.
Tiger sophomore Kiara Bob said it also allows the district to share the facility with neighbors. “We couldn’t host meets because it wasn’t an official pool,” Bob said. “We had to go to other places all the time. But now we can contribute to our district.” McCarthy also realizes how the pool can also be a boon for the rising
popularity of swimming in the area. Within a 20 minute drive from Dripping Springs are club programs such as the Nitro Swim Club and the Austin Swim Club. With the new pool, however, Dripping Springs could one day create its own club program, which could allow residents to train their children locally.
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Having the chance to show off school pride is equally a big factor for McCarthy. “I appreciate the city and the school district for letting us use Founders Pool and being able to train there, but there isn’t that pride like this pool,” McCarthy said. “ ... where you walk in and you stand a little taller and you have a grin on your face.”
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both caught touchdown passes. Weeks led Wimberley through the air by completing 19 of 39 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns. Carruthers ran for 102 yards and two scores on 23 carries. Senior wide receiver Cade Stoever led Wimberley’s pass catchers with five receptions for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
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