October 6, 2021 News-Dispatch

OCTOBER 6, 2021 $90M PROPOSITION

DIALOGUE FOR PEACE

City of Buda hosts forums to explain, answer questions $90 million proposition.

Local community leaders host dialogue in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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PHOTOS BY SAHAR CHMAIS Thousands of people gathered at the steps of the state capital this weekend to protest the Texas abortion bill. Below, a minorty of pro-life protesters held opposing signs and expressed their opposing opinions.

Thousands gather to protest Texas abortion bill

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

“As an Iraqi freedom veteran, as someone who defended our freedom for this country, to have our government slowly take away those freedoms is insulting and plain out scary,” said Melanie Molien, Hays County resident who attended the Women’s March rally. “We have fought too long for equality. A woman’s life matters.”

Molien was one of the thousands who joined the

Across the nation, thousands gathered at Women’s March rallies to fight the Texas bill that took effect Sept. 1, which allows anyone in the U.S. to sue a person who aids an abortion in Texas for $10,000.

rally protesting against SB 8, dubbed the “heartbeat bill,” at the Texas Capitol on the hot Saturday morning. SB 8 bans abortions once a heartbeat is detected, which is generally around the sixth

week after conception.

Oftentimes women do not know they are pregnant at that stage.

Like many other protestors and politicians

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Changing Boundaries Kyle celebrates birthday Saturday The city of Kyle is having a birthday celebration at the annual Founders Parade on Saturday, Oct. 9 starting at 10 a.m.

The town of Kyle was platted and the first lots

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MAP INFORMATION FROM: WWW.DVR.CAPITOL.TEXAS.GOV/ By law, redistricting maps for state representatives are redrawn after every ten years based on census numbers. The map on the left is what has been in place since 2011 and the map on the right is the proposed map. The Texas Redistricting Committee will continue negotiations. District 45 is in blue and District 73 is in green.

Redistricting map would split Hays County “While I’m incredibly grateful that the I-35 corridor was kept whole, as it should be, I’m disappointed on a personal level that I was drawn out of the district,” Zwiener said.

“However, I still hope to run in House District 45...

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Texas redistricting committee has drawn State Representative Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) residence out of House District 45.

Zwiener was elected to represent the district in 2018, and does not want to abandon her position.

“While I’m incredibly grateful that the I-35 corridor was kept whole, as it should be, I’m disappointed on a personal level that I was drawn out of the district,” Zwiener said.

“However, I still hope

to run in House District 45... I’m hopeful that we can address these drafting errors, create district lines that make sense for Hays County residents, and restore my home to District 45.”

A small portion of

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Kyle council members raise accusations of hostility leading to P&Z turnover.

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Wimberley south of Packsaddle Pass would be in District 45 and, in Dripping Springs ISD, some schools will be in different districts On average across the state, districts for state representative are drawn with around

200,000 residents per district.

Hays County’s population can no longer be contained in one House district. The proposed map will put the bulk of the county population into District 45, while District 73 will include 40,000 Hays County residents and all of Comal County.

An amendment was introduced during the Texas House of Representatives redistricting meeting, which began on Monday and ran into early Tuesday morning, to draw maps that ensure school dis-

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The amendment was withdrawn but will be discussed among members of the Texas House.

The redistricting map is still in the drafting process and will likely continue to change as it goes through the legislative process, before Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on the new map.

Redistricting meetings in Hays County will be live-streamed to give residents the chance to participate if they cannot go in-person.

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Buda hosts town halls about $90M bond proposal

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Kyle council turns into circus over accusations Words flew during Kyle’s City Council meeting, with council members blaming each other for the resignations of Planning and Zoning members and city staff.

“Slanderous and unbecoming of council members” were vehemently fired by Mayor Pro Tem Rick Koch, as he reacted to council member Yvonne Flores-Cale.

Lies are being fabricated and pushed through, Koch said, adding, “I am not going to defend myself on false accusations.”

Planning Director Howard Koontz recently left the city of Kyle to work for the city of Dripping Springs. Flores-Cale told council that she was told by Koontz that he left because he was called into a meeting by Mayor Travis Mitchell and Koch, where Flores-Cale said Koontz felt his job was threatened.

Koch denied that harsh words were said to Koontz.

Flores-Cale said she had asked Koontz six weeks ago, before he took another job, to speak to the council about his concerns.

Flores-Cale asked city manager Scott Sellers directly if Koontz had complained to him, which Sellers said never happened.

“If that’s the story you were told, then I am sorry you were told that story,” Sellers said.

Council member Dex Ellison entered the fray, trying to clarify why he was questioning other council members. Ellison said that he did have a conversation with the city manager regarding

STAFF REPORT Curious about what Buda’s $90 million bond has to offer the city?

Buda will host several town hall and pop-up sessions to better inform residents about what the bond has to offer, so residents can make an informed vote on or before Nov. 2. Residents can ask questions at these meetings.

The bond, “Your Buda, Your Choice,” will have two propositions. Proposition A funds transportation projects and Proposition B funds parks and recreation projects.

BUDA BONDS TOWN HALL #1

Format: In-Person Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Day/Date: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 Location: Municipal Bldg. Multi-Purpose Room 1034

POP-UP SESSION #1

Format: In-Person Time: 10 a.m. to noon Day/Date: Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 Location: Garlic Creek Park Outdoor Pavilion

BUDA BONDS TOWN HALL #2

Format: In-Person Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Day/Date: Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 Location: Cabela's Conference Rooms - Upstairs

POP-UP SESSION #2

Format: In-Person Time: 10 a.m. to noon Day/Date: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 Location: Green Meadows Park Outdoor Pavilion

BUDA BONDS TOWN HALL #3

Format: Virtual Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Day/Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2021 Location: Go-to-Meeting App. Registration link coming soon.

POP-UP SESSION #3

Format: In-Person Time: 10 a.m. to noon Day/Date: Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 Location: Whispering Hollow Park Outdoor Pavilion

To learn more about the bond, visit www.budabonds.com. Information is available in English and Spanish.

Planning Director Howard Koontz recently left the city of Kyle to work for the city of Dripping Springs. FloresCale told council that she was told

by Koontz that he left because he was called into a meeting

by Mayor Travis Mitchell and Koch, where Flores-Cale said Koontz’ job was threatened.

Koontz and he never felt that Koontz should leave.

Mitchell at one point in the argument said that “the dysfunction of the council has reached an all time high.”

Ellison said that he was hoping that the problems that happened between Koontz and the council would never happen again to another department head or staff member.

Ellison also said that other members of the P&Z resigned their positions, without giving specifics are their reasoning.

Ellison later said that he believes any discussion regarding employees should go through the city manager. Later in the meeting, council member Robert Rizo agreed and said that moving for-

ward the council should have one employee, and one employee only, that being Scott Sellers, to talk regarding any problems brought to them regard-

ing any member of the city staff.

More to the story will follow as documents become available.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We need to formally integrate this into our education system and not just keep a white narrative. We’re only waiting until they get to college to really unpack some of these experiences and lived histories.”

–Dr. Bonazzo-Romaguera, sociology lecturer at Texas State University. Story on page 4.

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Is autumn for America?

The autumn leaves are expected to be extra vibrant this year in Pennsylvania, though they are changing colors a week later than is normal.

That’s fitting. Very few things are “normal” this year.

According to Merriam-Webster, “autumn” is “the season between summer and winter comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November.…”

Autumn is also defined as “a period of maturity or incipient decline.”

Fall has always been my favorite time of the year.

The chilly air and vibrant colors fill me with calm.

This time of year I become especially reflective about my life and my future, but I also reflect about our country and its future.

Political discourse and basic civility grow worse by the day. Just follow the news – if you can bear it.

Our massive federal government is demonstrating massive incompetence on a host of issues – the Afghanistan pull-out, the Southern border, gigantic proposed spending bills – yet a growing number of voters seems to think a bigger, socialistic government is a dandy idea.

America’s systemic optimism is hitting new lows, as a majority of us believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

Is it really autumn for America? Have we reached a period of maturity and incipient decline?

I hope and pray it isn’t so.

I’ve long believed you should never bet against the resilience, ingenuity and productivity of the American people. But in this reflective time of year, I admit that I have a growing sense of unease about our country’s future.

It’s best if you try to focus instead on the many enjoyable events that autumn brings: hayrides, hot apple cider and the entertaining haunted house venues that are back in business after covid shut them down last year.

It’s best to marvel at the creativity and hilarity of the characters and costumes people come up with for their annual Halloween party – the one social event, or at least it used to be, at which adults can really let themselves

Guest Column

by Tom Purcell

have fun.

As far as characters and costumes go, I increasingly identify with the “oddest” character in the 1960s sitcom, “The Munsters.”

The Munsters are a family of silly monsters: Grandpa, an eccentric vampire; his daughter, Lily, also a vampire; her husband Herman, a Frankenstein monster; their son Eddie, a werewolf.

The Munster who’s the oddball in the family is their niece, Marilynn, who is considered plain and unattractive by Munster standards because she is a normal, attractive woman by traditional standards.

With so many supposedly normal characters in Washington attempting to pass the largest government spending bill in U.S. history, you can feel like an oddball yourself for suggesting that some of the measures in the bill are way too radical and way too costly.

In fact, fewer American “oddballs” – people worried about the country their children will inherit – are willing to share their thoughts in public.

According to a 2020 Cato Institute survey, 62 percent of us say we hold political views we’re afraid to share – with good reason.

The survey finds that “50 percent of strong liberals support firing Trump donors, 36 percent of strong conservatives support firing Biden donors, and 32 percent are worried about missing out on job opportunities because of their political opinions.”

Freedom of speech has long been the very foundation of our country, but a majority of Americans are now afraid to exercise it?

That sad fact has become the new normal in America.

And that’s a lot more frightening than the scariest haunted house anyone will enter this autumn.

Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Email him at Tom@ TomPurcell.com.

There’s a hole in my bucket I actually wrote this column last winter when my immediate future upon this earth was in doubt due to the pandemic. Folks were dying all around us back then as they still are today, but now, after two vaccines and a third coming in a few weeks, I feel confident I’ll be on this side of the dirt for another 30 years or more. So, with all this time I should have, I think I should share my bucket list with all y’all. I had to edit it a bit since I’ve already accomplished a couple of items last May after I became fully vaccinated. I finally went to Big Bend and saw the Marfa Lights, so I’ve scratched those off my list.

Since I already live in paradise, there aren’t many places I want to visit. I’ve always wanted to go to Montana and Wyoming. I’d like to see Old Faithful spewing water out of the ground.

I once witnessed this phenomenon after a water main burst during an ice storm, but I suspect the geyser in Yellowstone is even grander.

I went to the Grand Canyon as a kid, but wouldn’t mind seeing it again. I believe

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Crow’s Nest

by Clint Younts

Key West is still on my bucket list, although we made it to Key Largo a few years ago. We even went snorkeling around some reef in crystalline water. After returning to the boat, we were all informed there was a shark swimming among us. If I had seen him, that water would’ve turned murky right fast.

I’m not too eager to cross the Atlantic to visit other countries.

I’m not real crazy about air travel, and Europe is a far piece from Texas. It would take days to straighten out my long legs after being crammed in a plane that long. I wouldn’t mind visiting Switzerland and Germany. I do like German food and they know how to brew a good beer. I have no desire to visit France, though. I don’t eat snails, and I doubt there’s any restaurant in all of Paris that serves good Mexican food.

I don’t plan to ever set foot on British soil. They serve their tea warm

and in tiny little cups.

I’m not right sure what a crumpet is, but they serve them over there.

By the look of those Brits’ teeth, crumpets can’t be too good for my chompers. Nope, Britain isn’t any place I want to visit. I’d rather go to some place where they speak English.

I don’t have the Egyptian pyramids on my bucket list. One summer as a kid, my grandfather hired us boys to pick up rocks and toss them into a gully. So why would I want to stand in the scorching sun and gaze at a pile of rocks. Been there, done that.

I’ve been asked if I’d want to go to a Broadway show up in New York. Not this cowpoke.

There’s too much concrete and way too many people for this country bumpkin to meander around in the Big Apple, and I have no desire to sit through some Broadway musical. Now if they make an adaptation of Tombstone into a play, I might consider going.

Someone once suggested I go scuba diving out in the Caribbean.

Excuse me, but there are lots of sharks in those waters, and I don’t want to be responsible for

dumping toxic waste into the ocean. And you won’t find skydiving on my bucket list, either.

I’m not real fond being up in an airplane, but I’m certainly not about to jump out of one unless I see both wings headed back to earth first.

These are just a few things I plan to do or not do in the next decade. There have been other items I’ve added to my list over the years, but there seems to be a hole in my bucket. I just can’t remember what they are, or I sobered up and realized there’s no way I’m doing that.

As for all y’all out there who are vaccinated, y’all might as well make a list, too. No reason not to travel. And those of y’all who refuse to get vaccinated, you should write down the reasons you didn’t want the vaccine so your kids will know why you’re in a coffin instead of taking them to the Grand Canyon.

Clint Younts like to peruse through National Geographic magazines to do some of his travelling. crowsnest78610 @gmail.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR IN SUPPORT OF MORELAND As a clinical psychologist I have worked inside numerous Texas school systems, both urban and rural, with students of all abilities, learning styles and backgrounds. With this vantage point, I strongly believe Edmond Moreland is the right person for this important role.

His experience as a practicing trial attorney of nearly 24 years has called for sound

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judgment and critical thinking and has allowed him to sharpen the skills of careful listening - bridging partisanship divides and building consensus.

Beyond his professional practice Edmond has stepped up to be an active community contributor, serving as a Chancellor to the Board of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Wimberley, and as Vice Chair of the Board for Wimberley Emergency Medical Systems. In

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these roles as well, he has brought people together for the good of the community.

Edmond understands that on a school board there should be no place for partisan divisiveness. Here we are called to place the best interests of all our children, and the faculty and staff who work so hard to support them, above all else.

In addition, Edmond has been steadfast in advocating for the health and safety of

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our community, and in supporting and expanding social/ emotional learning opportunities on all our campuses.

I urge the voters in the Wimberley Valley to cast your vote for Edmond Moreland and for those candidates who join him in respecting the needs and special experiences of every student and the expertise of each teacher in the district.

Donald J. Minnick, Ph.D.

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Dialogue for Peace

Kyle celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with dialogue series

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

Moderated by council member Dex Ellison, the Kyle community panel consisted of Dr. membes joined together Claude Bonazzo-Romavirtually and in-person guera, sociology lecturer at City Hall on Friday to at Texas State Univercelebrate Hispanic Herisity; Rubén Castañeda, tage Month during Kyle’s Travis County juvenile fourth Dialogue for Peace public defender; Marceand Progress event series. lina “Marcy” Rodriguez The city has provided Garcia, author; Angie residents the opportuVillescaz, activist and nity to talk, listen, learn organizer; Benito Pereda, and grow through an Kyle parks crew member; event series that aims to Richard Dixon, building connect the community services manager at UT through honest converAustin; Jesús Jiménez, sations that raise awareHays High School class ness about cultural issues of 2021 valedictorian and and facilitate change neuroscience student at throughout the city.

UT Austin; Dr. Octavio Previous Dialogue Pimentel, professor in for Peace and Progress the English department events took place in con- at Texas State Universijunction with Black Histy; and Kyle city council tory Month (February) member Michael Tobias. and Juneteenth (June 19). Dr. Bonazzo-Romaguera This panel marked the and Garcia participated first series for Hispanic virtually.

Heritage Month (Sept. 15 The panel touched on through Oct. 15). topics like the impor-

Speakers at Friday night’s Dialogue for Peace are (left to right) Rubén Castañeda, Michael Tobias, Benito Pereda, Dr. Octavio Pimentel, Angie Villescaz, Richard Dixon, Jesús Jiménez and Dex Ellison. On the screen: Dr. Claude Bonazzo-Romaguera and Marcelina Rodriguez Garcia.

tance of Hispanic history education, panelists’ personal Hispanic identity and what Esperanza, the 2021 theme for Hispan-

ic Heritage Month and means ‘hope’ in Spanish, means to them.

Panelists were given paddles with “I choose

to speak up” on one side and “I choose to listen” on the other side to signal when they wanted to respond to a question

or just listen to others’ responses.

“Because it’s a dia-

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Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

During the second special session, Senate Bill 1 was amended to decrease the penalty. House Democrats twice broke quorum in failed attempts to stop the elections bill from passing.

“Now is not the time to relitigate,” Phelan said.

“Instead, the House will remain focused on its constitutional obligation to pass redistricting maps, and members look forward to fulfilling this critical task.”

The measure has moved forward in the Senate. It would make the penalty for voting illegally a second-degree felony, with a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. SB 1 reduced the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor, with up to one year in jail.

However, Phelan’s opposition means it is unlikely to move forward.

MORE ANTIBODY INFUSION CENTERS OPEN IN STATE The Texas Division of Emergency Management continues to open new COVID-19 therapeutic centers across the state, providing monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases with a doctor’s referral. The treatment is provided at no cost. Antibody infusion treatment can prevent patients from becoming seriously ill,

year. One fourth of those crashes involved alcohol.

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Houston, Laredo, LivingDrivers are required to ston, Lubbock, McKinstop for pedestrians in ney, Nacogdoches, Nash, crosswalks, yield the right Odessa, San Antonio, of way to pedestrian and Seguin, Tyler, The Woodbicyclists when turning, lands, Victoria and Waco.

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COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE

TXDOT LAUNCHES PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGN Despite a drop in traffic accidents last year, the state saw a marked increase in the number of people killed walking or biking in the state. In 2020, 731 people died in pedestrian-related crashes, an increase of 9% from the previous

variant, has dropped by nearly half in the past month, although total deaths remain relatively high. Since the pandemic began, the state has reported more than 4 million cases with nearly 66,000 deaths.

Lab-confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas also continue to drop, with 8,218 reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Sunday, down 20% from the previous week. A total of 14.88 million Texans are now fully vaccinated, or 51% of the total population.

TEXANS URGED TO GET THEIR FLU SHOTS NOW

Flu season is approaching, and with COVID-19 still spreading in the state, DSHS is urging Texans to protect themselves by getting the flu vaccine as soon as possible.

“We have good reason to believe this flu season may be worse than last year’s,” said Dr. John Hellerstedt, DSHS commissioner. “For most of last flu season, we didn’t have the COVID vaccine yet, and many Texans were practicing the same basic health protections and good hygiene that

have proven to help stop any respiratory virus like COVID-19 and flu. For this upcoming flu season, we expect fewer people to be wearing masks and physically distancing now that we have effective vaccines for COVID-19.”

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The number of new COVID-19 cases in Texas continues to decline, as do deaths and hospitalizations. The Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University reported 67,124 new cases in the state in the past week, and 1,851 deaths.

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • October 6, 2021 NOTICE OF ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS CITY OF BUDA

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TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY: TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in said City as provided in an ORDINANCE CALLING A BOND ELECTION to be held on November 2, 2021 duly passed by the City Council of said City, which ordinance is substantially as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 1251 and 1331, Texas Government Code, as amended, the Texas Election Code, as amended, and other related statutes the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas (the "City") is authorized to call an election in order to submit to the voters of the City propositions regarding the issuance of general obligation bonds; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable to call a bond election for the propositions hereinafter stated to be held on the next uniform election date of November 2, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City is contracting with Hays County (the "County") for the administration of the Election pursuant to an interlocal agreement with the County (the "Election Contract"); and WHEREAS, the County, acting through the Hays County Elections Administrator (the "Elections Administrator") in accordance with the Election Contract will provide for the administration of the Election; WHEREAS, the placement of items on the ballot for the City’s November 2, 2021 elections shall be in accordance with the Texas Election Code; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. Findings. The statements contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct and adopted as findings of fact and operative provisions hereof.

Section 2. Election Called; Polling Places; City Website. The Election shall be held in the City between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on November 2, 2021 ("Election Day"). The Election is to be conducted by the County, as provided

by Chapter 271, Texas Election Code (the "Code") and the Election Contract.

Voting for the Election on Election Day shall occur during the hours and at the designated polling places as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, which exhibit is hereby made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Exhibit A shall be modified to include additional or different Election Day polling places required to conform to the Code and the Election Contract. The City's Internet website is: https://ci.buda. tx.us/.

Section 3. Early Voting. Early voting shall be administered by the County. Early voting by personal appearance shall begin in accordance with the Code on October 18, 2021, and conclude on October 29, 2021, and will be conducted at the Early Voting locations on the dates and at the times specified in Exhibit A attached hereto. Exhibit A shall be modified to include additional or different early voting polling places required to conform to the Election Contract and the Code.

Section 4. Election Officials. The appointment of the Presiding Election Judges, Alternate Judges, Early Voting Clerks, the Presiding Judge of the early ballot board and other election officials for the Election shall be made by the Elections Administrator in accordance with the Election Contract and the Code.

The Elections Administrator may employ other personnel necessary for the proper administration of the Election, including such part-time help as is necessary to prepare for the Election, to ensure the timely delivery of supplies during early voting and on Election Day, and for the efficient tabulation of ballots at the central counting station. The City Council of the City hereby authorizes the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Clerk, to execute or attest on behalf of the City the Election Contract with the County.

Section 5. Voting by Mail. Applications for voting by mail for all residents of the City shall submitted by personal delivery not later than October 22, 2021, or shall be mailed to the address below and received (not postmarked) by October 22, 2021.

Applications for voting by mail shall be sent to the Early Voting Clerk as follows: Postal Mail or Personal Delivery:

Hays County Government Center 712 South Stagecoach Trail Suite 1012 San Marcos, TX 78666-6294

Additional contact information for the Early Voting Clerk is provided below: Telephone: (512) 393-7310 Email: elections@co.hays.tx.us Website: https://hayscountytx.com/ departments/elections/resources/voterregistration-and-ballot-by-mail/ Section 6. Early Voting Ballots. An Early Voting Ballot Board shall be created to process early voting results of the Election and the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall be designated by the Elections Administrator. The Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall appoint two or more additional members to constitute the Early Voting Ballot Board members and, if needed, the Signature

Verification Committee members required to efficiently process the early voting ballots.

Section 7. Qualified Voters. All qualified electors of and residing in the City, shall be entitled to vote at the election. Last day for eligible voters who are not yet registered to vote to submit their applications for registration is October 4, 2021.

Section 8. Propositions. At the Election the following PROPOSITIONS shall be submitted in accordance with law: CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSITION A "Shall the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, be authorized to issue bonds of the City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $73,570,000 with the bonds of each such series or issues, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed thirty years from their date, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council, in accordance with law at the time of issuance, for the purpose of constructing, improving, extending, expanding, upgrading and/or developing transportation projects for streets, roads, bridges, and intersections, including for Old Black Colony Road, West Goforth Road, Overpass Road/FM 2001 intersection, RM 967, Austin Street, FM 2770, Main Street, China Street, Talley Loop, IH 35 to Old San Antonio Road connector, Middle Creek Drive, SH 45/Bailey EastWest corridor, and other street and road improvements, and also including related utility relocation, sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, traffic safety and operational improvements, the purchase of any necessary rights-of-way, design costs, required equipment, drainage and other related costs; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"

CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSITION B "Shall the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, be authorized to issue bonds of the City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $16,090,000 with the bonds of each such series or issues, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed thirty years from their date, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council, in accordance with law at the time of issuance, for the purpose of constructing, improving, extending, expanding, upgrading and/ or developing City parks and recreation projects, including for Garlic Creek Trail, Eastside Park, Onion Creek Trail, Green Meadows Park/Stoneridge, City Park parking improvements, and Garison Park, and also including land acquisition, design costs, required equipment and related drainage and other related costs; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?"

Section 9. Ballots. The official ballots for the Election shall be prepared in accordance with the Code so as to permit the electors to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the aforesaid PROPOSITIONS with the ballots to contain such provisions, markings and language as required by law, and with such PROPOSITIONS to be expressed substantially as follows: CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSITION A THE ISSUANCE OF $73,570,000 BONDS

BY THE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS, FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND INTERSECTIONS, INCLUDING FOR OLD BLACK COLONY ROAD, WEST GOFORTH ROAD, OVERPASS ROAD/ FM 2001 INTERSECTION, RM 967, AUSTIN STREET, FM 2770, MAIN STREET, CHINA STREET, TALLEY LOOP, IH 35 TO OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD CONNECTOR, MIDDLE CREEK DRIVE, SH 45/BAILEY EAST-WEST CORRIDOR, AND OTHER STREET AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND ALSO INCLUDING RELATED UTILITY RELOCATION, SIDEWALKS, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURCHASE OF ANY NECESSARY RIGHTS-OF-WAY, DESIGN COSTS, REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, DRAINAGE AND OTHER RELATED COSTS. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED. FOR _____ AGAINST____ CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSITION B The issuance of $16,090,000 bonds by the CITY OF BUDA, Texas, FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING for Garlic Creek Trail, Eastside Park, Onion Creek Trail, Green Meadows Park/Stoneridge, City Park parking improvements, and Garison Park, and also

Page 5 including land acquisition, design costs, required equipment and related drainage and other related costs. Taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds will be imposed.

FOR _____ AGAINST_____ Section 10. Compliance with State and Federal Law. In all respects, the Election shall be conducted in accordance with the Code and any future proclamations of the Governor impacting the Election.

Pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act ("HAVA") and the Code, at each polling place there shall be at least one voting system that is equipped for disabled individuals, and each such voting system shall be a system that has been certified by the Texas Secretary of State as compliant with HAVA and the Code. The City hereby finds that the voting system to be used by the Elections Administrator in administering the Election is such a system, and orders that such voting equipment or other equipment certified by the Texas Secretary of State shall be used by the City in its elections.

Section 11. Debt Obligations. The following information is provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.009(b) of the Code. (a) The proposition language that will appear on the ballot is set forth in Section 9 hereof. (b) The purpose for which the bonds are to be authorized is set forth in Section 8 hereof. (c) The principal amount of the debt obligations to be authorized is set forth in Sections 8 and 9 hereof. (d) If the bonds are approved by the voters, the City Council will be authorized to levy annual ad valorem taxes, on all taxable property in the City, sufficient, within the limits prescribed by law, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the cost of any credit agreements executed in connection with the bonds. (e) Based upon the bond market conditions at the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the maximum interest rate for any series of the bonds is estimated to be 3.25%. Such estimate takes into account a number of factors, including the issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the expected bond ratings of the proposed bonds. Such estimated maximum interest rate is provided as a matter of information but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the bonds, or any series thereof, may be sold. (f) If the bonds are approved, they may be issued in one or more series, to mature serially, over a period not to exceed 30 years from the date of issuance of each series of bonds. (g) The aggregate amount of the outstanding principal of the City's debt obligations secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes as of the date of this Ordinance is $92,880,000. Such amount also includes obligations which the City currently intends to pay from sources other than ad valorem taxes but that could be paid from ad valorem taxes if such other sources are not available at the time required for payment. (h) The aggregate amount of the outstanding interest of the City's debt obligations secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes as of the date of this Ordinance is $35,765,325. Such amount also includes obligations which the City currently intends to pay from sources other than ad valorem taxes but that could be paid from ad valorem taxes if such other sources are not available at the time required for payment. (i) The ad valorem debt service tax rate for the City as of the date of this Ordinance is $0.2276 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation.

The information provided in this section is solely for purposes of compliance with Section 3.009(b) of the Code and is for illustration purposes only. The information is not a part of the propositions to be voted on and does not create a contract with the voters.

Section 12. Posting and Publication Requirements. The City Clerk is authorized to give or cause to be given notices required for the election, and to take such other and further action as is required to conduct the election in compliance with the Code and City Charter; provided that, pursuant to the Election Contract, the applicable election officials of the County shall have the duty and be responsible for organizing and conducting the election in compliance with the Code; and for providing all services specified to be provided in the Election Contract. The applicable election officials of the County shall give the notices required by the Code to be given for the election not required to be given by the City under the Election Contract.

In accordance with provisions of the Code, the form of voter information documents pertaining to the propositions to be voted on at the Election is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" (the "Voter Information Documents"). A substantial copy of this Ordinance and the Voter Information Documents (each as may be modified without further City Council action in a manner that is consistent with the calling of the Election and the election notice requirements of the Code applicable to the Election, including any proclamations by the Governor) shall serve as proper notice of the election and the voter information documents required by Section 1251.052(b), Texas Government Code, respectively. The City Clerk is authorized to give or cause to be given the following to be posted and published in accordance with law: (a) A substantial copy of this Ordinance, with such omissions authorized by law, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on the same day in each of two successive weeks with the first publication occurring not earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day or later than the fourteenth (14th) day prior to the day of the Election; (b) This Ordinance and the Voter

Information Documents shall be posted not later than the 21st day prior to the date set for the Election (i) on the bulletin board used for posting notices of meetings of the City Council (and also at City Hall if such bulletin board is located elsewhere) and (ii) at three other places in the City; (c) This Ordinance and the Voter Information Documents shall be posted on election day and during early voting by personal appearance, in a prominent location at each polling place; and (d) This Ordinance, the Voter Information Documents and any sample ballot prepared for the Election shall be posted during the 21 days before the election, prominently on the City's Internet website.

Each of this Ordinance and the Voter Information Documents shall be published and/or posted, as provided above, in both English and Spanish translations. All notices provided as required by this Ordinance shall be modified as necessary to take into account any future proclamations issued by the Governor impacting the Election.

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN EL ESTADO DE TEXAS CONDADO DE HAYS CIUDAD DE BUDA

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PARA LOS VOTANTES HABILITADOS, RESIDENTES DE DICHA CIUDAD: SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una elección en dicha Ciudad de acuerdo con lo dispuesto en una ORDENANZA PARA CONVOCAR UNA ELECCIÓN DE BONOS a celebrarse el 2 de noviembre de 2021, debidamente aceptada por el Consejo Municipal de dicha Ciudad, ordenanza que sustancialmente es como sigue a continuación: EN VISTA DE QUE, en virtud de las disposiciones de los Capítulos 1251 y 1331 del Código de Gobierno de Texas y sus enmiendas, el Código Electoral de Texas y sus enmiendas y otras leyes relacionadas, el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Buda, Texas (la “Ciudad”) está autorizado para convocar una elección con el fin de presentar a los votantes de la Ciudad una proposición relativa a la emisión de bonos de obligación general; y EN VISTA DE QUE el Consejo Municipal considera recomendable convocar una elección de bonos para las proposiciones descritas más adelante en la presente que se celebrará en la próxima fecha de elección uniforme del 2 de noviembre de 2021; y EN VISTA DE QUE, la Ciudad celebra un contrato con el Condado de Hays (el “Condado”) para la administración de la Elección en virtud de un convenio interlocal con el Condado (el “Contrato Electoral”); y EN VISTA DE QUE el Condado, actuando a través del Administrador de Elecciones del Condado de Hays (el “Administrador de Elecciones”) de acuerdo con el Contrato Electoral, estará a cargo de la administración de la Elección; EN VISTA DE QUE la ubicación de los elementos en la boleta de votación para dichas elecciones de la Ciudad del 2 de noviembre de 2021 debe estar en conformidad con el Código Electoral de Texas; y EN VISTA DE QUE por la presente, se halla y determina oficialmente que la asamblea en la cual esta Ordenanza fue adoptada estuvo abierta al público, y que se dio aviso público de la hora, el lugar y el propósito de la asamblea, todo según lo exige el Capítulo 551 del Código de Gobierno de Texas y sus enmiendas.

POR LO TANTO, EL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS ORDENA QUE: Sección 1. Hallazgos. Las declaraciones contenidas en el preámbulo de esta Ordenanza son verdaderas y correctas y se adoptan como determinaciones de hechos y como disposiciones operativas de la presente.

Sección 2. Convocación de la Elección; lugares de votación; Sitio web de la Ciudad.

La Elección se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad en el horario de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. el 2 de noviembre de 2021 (el “Día de Elección”). La Elección será realizada por el Condado, de acuerdo con el Capítulo 271 del Código Electoral de Texas (el “Código”) y el Contrato Electoral. La votación en la Elección el Día de Elección se llevará a cabo en los horarios y lugares de votación designados que se establecen en el Anexo A adjunto a este documento, el cual, por la presente, se incorpora para toda intención y propósito. El Anexo A será modificado para incluir lugares de votación adicionales o diferentes para el Día de Elección requeridos para cumplir con el Código y el Contrato Electoral. El sitio web por internet de la Ciudad es: https://ci.buda.tx.us/.

Sección 3. Votación anticipada. La votación anticipada será administrada por el Condado. La votación anticipada en persona comenzará de acuerdo con la el Código el 18 de octubre de 2021 y terminará el 29 de octubre de 2021, y se llevará a cabo en los lugares de Votación Anticipada en las fechas y horarios especificados en el Anexo A adjunto a este documento. El Anexo A será modificado para incluir lugares de votación adicionales o diferentes para la elección anticipada requeridos para cumplir con el Contrato Electoral y el Código.

Sección 4. Funcionarios Electorales.

La designación de los Jueces Electorales Presidentes, Jueces Alternos, Oficiales de Votación Anticipada, el Juez Presidente del consejo de boletas de votación anticipada y demás funcionarios electorales de la Elección la hará el Administrador de Elecciones de acuerdo con el Contrato Electoral y el Código. El Administrador de Elecciones puede emplear otro personal necesario para la administración adecuada de la Elección, lo que incluye la ayuda de medio tiempo que sea necesaria para preparar la Elección, para asegurar la entrega puntual de suministros durante la votación anticipada y el Día de Elección, y

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Por la presente, el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad autoriza al Alcalde, al Administrador de la Ciudad y al Secretario de la Ciudad, a firmar o atestiguar en nombre de la Ciudad el Contrato Electoral con el Condado.

Sección 5. Votación por correo. Las solicitudes de votación por correo para todos los residentes de la Ciudad deben entregarse en persona a más tardar el 22 de octubre de 2021 o deben ser enviadas por correo postal a la siguiente dirección y ser recibidas (no mataselladas) para el 22 de octubre de 2021.

Las solicitudes para votar por correo deberán enviarse al Oficial de Votación Anticipada de la siguiente manera: Correo postal Hays County o Entrega en Government Center persona: 712 South Stagecoach Trail Suite 1012 San Marcos, TX 78666-6294 A continuación se provee información de contacto adicional del Oficial de Votación Anticipada: Teléfono: (512) 393-7310 Correo electrónico: elections@co.hays.tx.us Sitio web:https://hayscountytx.com/ departments/elections/resources/voterregistration-and-ballot-by-mail/ Sección 6. Boletas de votación anticipada.

Se creará un Consejo de Boletas de Votación Anticipada para procesar los resultados de la votación anticipada de la Elección, y el Administrador de Elecciones designará al Juez Presidente de dicho Consejo. El Juez Presidente del Consejo de Boletas de Votación Anticipada nombrará a dos o más miembros adicionales para formar el Consejo de Boletas de Votación Anticipada y, de ser necesario, a los miembros del Comité de verificación de firmas requeridos para procesar de forma eficiente las boletas de votación anticipada.

Sección 7. Votantes habilitados. Todos los votantes habilitados y residentes en la Ciudad tendrán derecho a votar en la elección. El último día para que los votantes habilitados aún no registrados para votar presenten sus solicitudes de registro es el 4 de octubre de 2021.

Sección 8. Proposiciones. En la elección se presentarán las siguientes PROPOSICIONES de acuerdo con la ley: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSICIÓN A DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS “¿Se deberá autorizar al Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Buda, Texas a emitir los bonos de la Ciudad, en una o más series o emisiones, por la cantidad total de capital de $73,570,000 con los bonos de cada una de dichas series o emisiones, respectivamente, para vencer por serie sin exceder los treinta años a partir de su fecha, y para ser vendidos a ciertos precios y devengar interés a ciertas tasas, según lo determinará a su criterio el Consejo Municipal, en conformidad con la ley al momento de emisión, para el propósito de construir, mejorar, extender, ampliar, actualizar y/o desarrollar proyectos de transporte para calles, caminos, puentes e intersecciones, incluso para Old Black Colony Road, West Goforth Road, la intersección de Overpass Road/FM 2001, RM 967, Austin Street, FM 2770, Main Street, China Street, Talley Loop, IH 35 hasta el conector Old San Antonio Road, Middle Creek Drive, el corredor de SH 45/ Bailey East-West y otras mejoras a calles y caminos y también se incluye la reubicación de servicios públicos, aceras, mejoras peatonales y para bicicletas, mejoras de seguridad vial y operativas, la compra de cualquier derecho de paso necesario, costos de diseño, equipo requerido, drenaje y otros costos relacionados; y se deberá autorizar al Consejo Municipal a imponer y hacer tasar y recaudar, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en la Ciudad en una cantidad suficiente para pagar el interés anual sobre dichos bonos y proveer un fondo de amortización para pagar los bonos conforme venzan?”

ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSICIÓN B DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS “¿Se deberá autorizar al Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Buda, Texas a emitir los bonos de la Ciudad, en una o más series o emisiones, por la cantidad total de capital de $16,090,000 con los bonos de cada una de dichas series o emisiones, respectivamente, para vencer por serie sin exceder los treinta años a partir de su fecha, y para ser vendidos a ciertos precios y devengar interés a ciertas tasas, según lo determinará a su criterio el Consejo Municipal, en conformidad con la ley al momento de emisión, para el propósito de construir, mejorar, extender, ampliar, actualizar y/o desarrollar proyectos de parques y recreación de la Ciudad, incluso para la senda de Garlic Creek, el parque Eastside, la senda de Onion Creek, el parque de Green Meadows/Stoneridge, mejoras de estacionamiento en parques municipales y el parque Garison, y también se incluye la adquisición de terrenos, los costos de diseño, equipos requeridos y drenaje relacionado y otros costos relacionados; y se deberá autorizar al Consejo Municipal a imponer y hacer tasar y recaudar, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en la Ciudad en una cantidad suficiente para pagar el interés anual sobre dichos bonos y proveer un fondo de amortización para pagar los bonos conforme venzan?”

Sección 9. Boletas de votación. Las boletas de votación oficiales para la Elección se prepararán en conformidad con el Código de manera que se permita a los electores votar “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” de las PROPOSICIONES antedichas, y de manera que contengan dichas disposiciones, marcas y lenguaje de acuerdo con lo que

exige la ley, y con dichas PROPOSICIONES expresadas básicamente de la siguiente manera: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSICIÓN A DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS LA EMISIÓN DE $73,570,000 EN BONOS POR LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS, PARA PROYECTOS DE TRANSPORTE PARA CALLES, CAMINOS, PUENTES E INTERSECCIONES QUE INCLUYEN PARA OLD BLACK COLONY ROAD, WEST GOFORTH ROAD, LA INTERSECCIÓN DE OVERPASS ROAD/ FM 2001, RM 967, AUSTIN STREET, FM 2770, MAIN STREET, CHINA STREET, TALLEY LOOP, IH 35 HASTA EL CONECTOR OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD, MIDDLE CREEK DRIVE, EL CORREDOR DE SH 45/BAILEY EASTWEST Y OTRAS MEJORAS A CALLES Y CAMINOS Y TAMBIéN SE INCLUYE LA REUBICACIÓN DE SERVICIOS PúBLICOS, ACERAS, MEJORAS PEATONALES Y PARA BICICELTAS, MEJORAS DE SEGURIDAD VIAL Y OPERATIVAS, LA COMPRA DE CUALQUIER DERECHO DE PASO NECESARIO, COSTOS DE DISEñO, EQUIPO REQUERIDO, DRENAJE Y OTROS COSTOS RELACIONADOS. SE IMPONDRáN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERéS SOBRE LOS BONOS. A FAVOR ______ EN CONTRA ______ ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE, BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSICIÓN B DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS LA EMISIÓN DE $16,090,000 EN BONOS POR LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS, PARA PROYECTOS DE PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN, INCLUSO PARA LA SENDA DE GARLIC CREEK, EL PARQUE EASTSIDE, LA SENDA DE ONION CREEK, EL PARQUE DE GREEN MEADOWS/STONERIDGE, MEJORAS DE ESTACIONAMIENTO EN PARQUES MUNICIPALES Y EL PARQUE GARISON, Y TAMBIéN SE INCLUYE LA ADQUISICIóN DE TERRENOS, LOS COSTOS DE DISEñO, EQUIPOS REQUERIDOS Y DRENAJE RELACIONADO Y OTROS COSTOS RELACIONADOS. SE IMPONDRáN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERéS SOBRE LOS BONOS.

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • October 6, 2021 de las obligaciones de deuda de la Ciudad garantizadas y pagaderas con impuestos ad valorem a la fecha de esta Ordenanza es de $35,765,325. Dicha cantidad también incluye las obligaciones que la Ciudad pretende pagar actualmente a partir de otras fuentes distintas de los impuestos ad valorem, pero que se podrían pagar a partir de impuestos ad valorem si esas otras fuentes no estuvieran disponibles al momento en el que se exija el pago. (i) La tasa del impuesto ad valorem del servicio de deuda para la Ciudad a la fecha de esta Ordenanza es de $0.2276 por cada $100 de tasación fiscal gravable.

La información provista en esta sección es exclusivamente a los efectos del cumplimiento con la Sección 3.009(b) del Código y es solo a título ilustrativo.

La información no forma parte de las proposiciones sometidas a votación ni crea un contrato con los votantes.

Sección 12. Requisitos de colocación y publicación El Secretario de la Ciudad está autorizado a dar o hacer que se den los avisos requeridos para la elección, y a tomar las demás medidas que hagan falta para llevar a cabo la elección en cumplimiento con el Código y la Carta Orgánica de la Ciudad; no obstante, se hace constar que, en virtud del Contrato Electoral, los funcionarios de la elección correspondientes del Condado tendrán la obligación y serán responsables de organizar y llevar a cabo la elección en cumplimiento con el Código; y de prestar todos los servicios que se especifica en el Contrato Electoral que se proveerán. Los funcionarios electorales correspondientes del Condado darán los avisos requeridos por el Código que han de darse para la elección que la Ciudad no tiene obligación de dar según el Contrato Electoral.

En conformidad con las disposiciones del Código, los documentos de información para los votantes referentes a las proposiciones por la que se votará en la Elección se anexan a la presente como Anexo “B” (el “Documentos de información para los votantes”). Una copia sustancial de esta Ordenanza y de los Documentos de Información para los Votantes (cada uno de los cuales se puede modificar sin medida adicional del Consejo Municipal de una manera compatible con los requisitos de la convocación de la Elección y avisos de la elección del Código correspondientes

EXHIBIT A POLLING LOCATIONS, DATES AND HOURS ANEXO A LUGARES, FECHAS Y HORARIOS DE VOTACIÓN

EXHIBIT A POLLING LOCATIONS, DATES AND HOURS ANEXO A LUGARES, FECHAS Y HORARIOS DE VOTACIÓN

A FAVOR ______ EN CONTRA ______ Sección 10. Cumplimiento con las leyes estatales y federales. En todos sus aspectos, la Elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con el Código y cualquier otra proclamación posterior del Gobernador que repercuta sobre la Elección. En virtud de la Ley federal Ayude a América a Votar (“HAVA”) y el Código, cada lugar de votación dispondrá, como mínimo, de un sistema de votación equipado para personas con discapacidad, y cada uno de los sistemas de votación de ese tipo será un sistema que cuente con la certificación de cumplimiento de HAVA y el Código emitida por el Secretario de Estado de Texas. Por la presente, la Ciudad halla que el sistema de votación que será utilizado por el Administrador de Elecciones para administrar la Elección es uno de dichos sistemas, y ordena que la Ciudad, en sus elecciones, utilice tal equipo de votación o algún otro equipo certificado por el Secretario de Estado de Texas.

Sección 11. Obligaciones de deuda. De acuerdo con las disposiciones de la Sección 3.009(b) del Código, se provee la siguiente información. (a) El lenguaje de la proposición que aparecerá en la boleta de votación se establece en la Sección 9 de este documento. (b) El propósito por el cual se han de autorizar los bonos se establece en la Sección 8 de este documento. (c) La cantidad de capital de las obligaciones de deuda que se ha de autorizar se establece en las Secciones 8 y 9 de este documento. (d) Si los votantes aprueban los bonos, el Consejo Municipal estará autorizado a gravar impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable de la Ciudad, suficientes, dentro de los límites prescritos por la ley, para pagar el capital y el interés de los bonos y el costo de cualquier acuerdo de crédito celebrado en conexión con los bonos. (e) Según las condiciones del mercado de bonos en la fecha de adopción de esta Ordenanza, la tasa de interés máxima para cualquier serie de los bonos se estima en 3.25%. Dicho estimado tiene en cuenta una serie de factores, incluidos el programa de emisión, el programa de vencimiento y las clasificaciones de bonos esperadas de los bonos propuestos. Dicha tasa de interés máxima estimada se provee a título informativo, pero no es un límite sobre la tasa de interés a la que podrían venderse los bonos o cualquier serie de ellos. (f) Si se aprueban los bonos, se podrán emitir en una serie o más, para vencer en serie en un periodo que no exceda los 30 años a partir de la fecha de emisión de cada serie de bonos. (g) La cantidad total de capital pendiente de las obligaciones de deuda de la Ciudad garantizadas y pagaderas con impuestos ad valorem a la fecha de esta Ordenanza es de $92,880,000. Dicha cantidad también incluye las obligaciones que la Ciudad pretende pagar actualmente a partir de otras fuentes distintas de los impuestos ad valorem, pero que se podrían pagar a partir de impuestos ad valorem si esas otras fuentes no estuvieran disponibles al momento en el que se exija el pago. (h) La cantidad total de interés pendiente

a la Elección, incluida cualquier proclamación del Gobernador) servirán como aviso adecuado de la elección y los documentos de información para los votantes requeridos por la Sección 1251.052(b) del Código de Gobierno de Texas, respectivamente. El Secretario de la Ciudad está autorizado para colocar y publicar o hacer que se coloque y publique lo siguiente en conformidad con la ley: (a) Una copia sustancial de esta Ordenanza, con ciertas omisiones autorizadas por la ley, se publicará en un periódico de circulación general en la Ciudad, el mismo día en dos semanas sucesivas, siendo la primera publicación no antes del trigésimo (30.º) día ni después del decimocuarto (14.º) día antes del día de la Elección; (b) Esta Ordenanza y los Documentos de Información para los Votantes se colocarán a más tardar el vigésimo primer (21.er) día antes de la fecha establecida para la Elección (i) en el tablero de anuncios usado para publicar avisos de asambleas del Consejo Municipal (y también en el City Hall si dicho tablero de anuncios está ubicado en otro lugar) y (ii) en otros tres lugares de la Ciudad; (c) Esta Ordenanza y los Documentos de Información para los Votantes se colocarán en un lugar prominente en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección y durante la votación anticipada en persona; y (d) Esta Ordenanza, los Documentos de Información para los Votantes y cualquier boleta de muestra preparada para la Elección, se colocarán en el sitio web de la Ciudad, durante los veintiún días previos a la elección.

Esta Ordenanza y los Documentos de Información para los Votantes se publicarán y/o colocarán, de acuerdo con lo indicado previamente, en inglés y en su traducción al español. Todos los avisos provistos de conformidad con esta Ordenanza se modificarán según sea necesario para contemplar cualquier proclamación posterior emitida por el Gobernador que repercuta sobre la Elección.

Vote Center Locations for Early Voting and Election Day 2021 November General Election (Constitutional Amendment and Local Jurisdictions) Early Voting: Monday, October 18 — Friday, October 29, 2021 Main Early Voting Site — Hays County Government Center Monday, October 18 — Friday, October 22 Saturday, October 23 Monday, October 25 — Wednesday, October 27 Thursday, October 28 — Friday, October 29

8 am — 5 pm 10 am — 2 pm 8 am — 5 pm 7 am — 7 pm

Election Day: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Tuesday, November 2 7 am – 7 pm Jennifer Anderson, Elections Administrator: (512) 393-7310 Early Voting

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Texas State University, LBJ Student Center

601 University Drive

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Brookdale San Marcos North

1720 Old Ranch Road 12

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Calvary Baptist Church

1906 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road

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Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos

211 Lee Street

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Dunbar Center

801 Martin Luther King Drive

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First Baptist Church San Marcos

325 West McCarty Lane

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Promiseland Church

1650 Lime Kiln Road

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San Marcos Activity Center

501 East Hopkins Street

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San Marcos Fire Department Station #5

100 Carlson Circle

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San Marcos Housing Authority / C.M. Allen Homes

820 Sturgeon Drive

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208 Laredo Street

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8301 Ranch Road 12

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401 Broadway Street #A

Hays County Government Center Main Early Voting Site Hays County Transportation Department — Yarrington

712 South Stagecoach Trail 2171 Yarrington Road

Kyle and Uhland

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HCISD Admin — Arnold Transportation Building

21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road

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Live Oak Academy High School

4820 Jack C. Hays Trail

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Simon Middle School (HCISD Clothes Closet)

3839 East FM 150

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5458 FM 2770

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2385 High Road, Uhland

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Kyle City Hall

100 West Center Street

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1005 East FM 150

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1500 West Center Street

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405 East Loop Street, Building 100

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2610 Main Street

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1401 North FM 1626

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5700 Dacy Lane

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3740 FM 967

Buda

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400 Green Acres Drive

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14068 Ranch Road 12

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211 Stillwater Road

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401 Jacobs Well Road

Dripping Springs and Austin ✔

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28900 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs

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13152 Four Star Boulevard, Austin

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Belterra Centre

151 Trinity Hills Drive, Austin (sometimes listed as 688 Trinity Hills Drive)

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195 Roger Hanks Parkway, Dripping Springs

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15850 FM 1826, Austin

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • October 6, 2021 EXHIBIT B FORM OF VOTER INFORMATION DOCUMENTS ANEXO B FORMA DE LOS DOCUMENTOS DE INFORMACIÓN PARA LOS VOTANTES Voter Information Document – City of Buda, Texas Special Election Proposition A Ballot Information: At the Election, the following language will appear on the ballot: CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS PROPORISITON A THE ISSUANCE OF $73,570,000 BONDS

BY THE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS, FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND INTERSECTIONS, INCLUDING FOR OLD BLACK COLONY ROAD, WEST GOFORTH ROAD, OVERPASS ROAD/ FM 2001 INTERSECTION, RM 967, AUSTIN STREET, FM 2770, MAIN STREET, CHINA STREET, TALLEY LOOP, IH 35 TO OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD CONNECTOR, MIDDLE CREEK DRIVE, SH 45/BAILEY EAST-WEST CORRIDOR, AND OTHER STREET AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND ALSO INCLUDING RELATED UTILITY RELOCATION, SIDEWALKS, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS, THE PURCHASE OF ANY NECESSARY RIGHTS-OFWAY, DESIGN COSTS, REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, DRAINAGE AND OTHER RELATED COSTS. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED. FOR _____ AGAINST____ Estimated Debt Service Information: The following table sets forth the estimated principal amount of, and interest due to maturity on, the bonds to be issued if Proposition A passes, and all outstanding obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes.

Principal Amount of Bonds to be authorized under Proposition A: $73,570,000 Estimated interest for Bonds to be authorized under Proposition A(1): $28,822,410 Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on time and in full the Bonds to be authorized under Proposition A(1) (2): $102,392,410 Principal of City's Existing Outstanding Debt (as of August 12, 2021)(3): $92,880,000 Remaining interest on City's Existing Outstanding Debt (as of August 12, 2021) (3): $35,765,325 Combined Principal and Interest to timely pay City's Existing Outstanding Debt (as of August 12, 2021)(3): $128,645,325: $128,645,325 (1) Interest on the proposed bonds under Proposition A has been estimated at a weighted average interest rate of 2.90%, for illustration purposes only, based on market conditions as of August 12, 2021, and therefore, the actual interest payable on such proposed bonds may be less than, or more than, the amounts set forth above based on market conditions at the time of sale of the proposed bonds to be authorized under Proposition A. (2) Assumes the proposed bonds under Proposition A will be sold at their par amount of $73,570,000. If Proposition A is approved by the voters, upon the actual sale of the bonds, the principal amount of bonds sold may decrease based on market conditions at the time of such sale.

(3) Aggregate of all outstanding obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes as of the date of August 12, 2021. Such amount also includes obligations which the City currently intends to pay from sources other than ad valorem taxes but that could be paid from ad valorem taxes if such other sources are not available at the time required for payment.

Based on the information and assumptions provided in the table above, the estimated maximum annual increase in the amount of ad valorem taxes that would be imposed on a residence homestead in the City with a taxable appraised value of $100,000 to repay the proposed bonds to be authorized under Proposition A is $7.09.

This estimate (i) assumes annual growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at the following rates for the applicable tax year: 16.43% for 2022; 7.5% for 2023 and 2024; 16.11% for 2025; 10% for 2026; 7.5% for 2027 through 2031; and 2.5% for 2032 through 2045; (ii) assumes the proposed bonds will be issued in an amortization that will produce relatively consistent levels of debt service in each year and (iii) assumes the issuance of an additional $2,600,000 in principal amount of debt obligations that will be paid from ad valorem taxes that are anticipated to be sold by the City prior to the November 2021 election.

The information provided in this Document is solely for purposes of compliance with Section 1251.052 of the Texas Government Code and is for illustration purposes only. The information is not a part of the proposition to be voted on and does not create a contract

with the voters. Reference is made to the Voter Information Document for the City's Proposition B, which follows this Document, for additional information pertaining to other potential new debt of the City.

Voter Information Document – City of Buda, Texas Special Election Proposition B Ballot Information: At the Election, the following language will appear on the ballot: CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSITION B THE ISSUANCE OF $16,090,000 BONDS BY THE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS, FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING FOR GARLIC CREEK TRAIL, EASTSIDE PARK, ONION CREEK TRAIL, GREEN MEADOWS PARK/ STONERIDGE, CITY PARK PARKING IMPROVEMENTS, AND GARISON PARK, AND ALSO INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION, DESIGN COSTS, REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND RELATED DRAINAGE AND OTHER RELATED COSTS. TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS WILL BE IMPOSED. FOR _____ AGAINST_____ Estimated Debt Service Information: The following table sets forth the estimated principal amount of, and interest due to maturity on, the bonds to be issued if Proposition B passes, and all outstanding obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes.

Principal Amount of Bonds to be authorized under Proposition B: $16,090,000 Estimated interest for Bonds to be authorized under Proposition B(1): $6,303,555 Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on time and in full the Bonds to be authorized under Proposition B(1) (2): $22,393,555 Principal of City's Existing Outstanding Debt (as of August 12, 2021)(3): $92,880,000 Remaining interest on City's Existing Outstanding Debt (as of August 12, 2021) (3): $35,765,325 Combined Principal and Interest to timely pay City's Existing Outstanding Debt (as of August 12, 2021)(3): $128,645,325 (1) Interest on the proposed bonds under Proposition B has been estimated at a weighted average interest rate of 2.90%, for illustration purposes only, based on market conditions as of August 12, 2021, and therefore, the actual interest payable on such proposed bonds may be less than, or more than, the amounts set forth above based on market conditions at the time of sale of the proposed bonds to be authorized under Proposition B. (2) Assumes the proposed bonds under Proposition B will be sold at their par amount of $16,090,000. If Proposition B is approved by the voters, upon the actual sale of the bonds, the principal amount of bonds sold may decrease based on market conditions at the time of such sale.

(3) Aggregate of all outstanding obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes as of the date of August 12, 2021. Such amount also includes obligations which the City currently intends to pay from sources other than ad valorem taxes but that could be paid from ad valorem taxes if such other sources are not available at the time required for payment.

Based on the information and assumptions provided in the table above, the estimated maximum annual increase in the amount of ad valorem taxes that would be imposed on a residence homestead in the City with a taxable appraised value of $100,000 to repay the proposed bonds to be authorized under Proposition B is $0.00. This estimate (i) assumes annual growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at the following rates for the applicable tax year: 16.43% for 2022; 7.5% for 2023 and 2024; 16.11% for 2025; 10% for 2026; 7.5% for 2027 through 2031; and 2.5% for 2032 through 2045; (ii) assumes the proposed bonds will be issued in an amortization that will produce relatively consistent levels of debt service in each year and (iii) assumes the issuance of an additional $2,600,000 in principal amount of debt obligations that will be paid from ad valorem taxes that are anticipated to be sold by the City prior to the November 2021 election.

The information provided in this Document is solely for purposes of compliance with Section 1251.052 of the Texas Government Code and is for illustration purposes only. The information is not a part of the proposition to be voted on and does not create a contract with the voters. Reference is made to the Voter Information Document for the City's Proposition A, which precedes this Document, for additional information pertaining to other potential new debt of the City.

Documento de Información para los Votantes - Elección Especial de la Ciudad de Buda, Texas Proposición A

Page 7 Información en la boleta: En la Elección, aparecerá el siguiente lenguaje en la boleta: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSICIÓN A DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS LA EMISIÓN DE $73,570,000 EN BONOS POR LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS, PARA PROYECTOS DE TRANSPORTE PARA CALLES, CAMINOS, PUENTES E INTERSECCIONES QUE INCLUYEN PARA OLD BLACK COLONY ROAD, WEST GOFORTH ROAD, LA INTERSECCIÓN DE OVERPASS ROAD/ FM 2001, RM 967, AUSTIN STREET, FM 2770, MAIN STREET, CHINA STREET, TALLEY LOOP, IH 35 HASTA EL CONECTOR OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD, MIDDLE CREEK DRIVE, EL CORREDOR DE SH 45/BAILEY EASTWEST Y OTRAS MEJORAS A CALLES Y CAMINOS Y TAMBIéN SE INCLUYE LA REUBICACIÓN DE SERVICIOS PúBLICOS, ACERAS, MEJORAS PEATONALES Y PARA BICICELTAS, MEJORAS DE SEGURIDAD VIAL Y OPERATIVAS, LA COMPRA DE CUALQUIER DERECHO DE PASO NECESARIO, COSTOS DE DISEñO, EQUIPO REQUERIDO, DRENAJE Y OTROS COSTOS RELACIONADOS. SE IMPONDRáN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERéS SOBRE LOS BONOS. A FAVOR ______ EN CONTRA ______ Información del servicio de la deuda estimada: El siguiente cuadro indica la cantidad de capital estimada y de interés adeudado para el vencimiento de los bonos a ser emitidos en caso de aprobarse la Proposición A y todas las obligaciones pendientes de la Ciudad garantizadas y pagaderas con los impuestos ad valorem.

Cantidad de capital de los bonos a autorizar según la Proposición A: $73,570,000 Interés estimado de los bonos a autorizar según la Proposición A(1): $28,822,410 Estimado de la combinación de capital e interés requerido para pagar en su totalidad y a tiempo los bonos a autorizar bajo la Proposición A(1)(2): $102,392,410 Capital de la deuda pendiente existente de la Ciudad (al 12 de agosto de 2021)(3): $92,880,000 Interés restante sobre la deuda pendiente existente de la Ciudad (al 12 de agosto de 2021)(3): $35,765,325 Capital e interés combinados para pagar oportunamente la deuda pendiente existente de la Ciudad (al 12 de agosto de 2021)(3): $128,645,325 (1) El interés sobre los bonos propuestos en la Proposición A se ha estimado con una tasa de interés ponderada promedio del 2.90%, solo para propósitos ilustrativos, según las condiciones del mercado al 12 de agosto de 2021 y, en consecuencia, el interés real pagadero sobre los bonos propuestos puede ser inferior o superior a las cantidades indicadas previamente en función de las condiciones del mercado en el momento de venta de los bonos propuestos a ser autorizados según la Proposición A. (2) Supone que los bonos propuestos en la Proposición A se venderán a su valor nominal de $73,570,000. Si los votantes aprueban la Proposición A, al momento de la venta real de los bonos, la cantidad del capital de bonos vendidos puede disminuir con base en las condiciones del mercado al momento de dicha venta.

(3) Cantidad total de todas las obligaciones pendientes de la Ciudad aseguradas por y pagaderas con impuestos ad valorem a la fecha del 12 de agosto de 2021. Dicha cantidad también incluye las obligaciones que la Ciudad pretende pagar actualmente a partir de otras fuentes distintas de los impuestos ad valorem, pero que se podrían pagar a partir de impuestos ad valorem si esas otras fuentes no estuvieran disponibles al momento en el que se exija el pago.

Con base en la información y las suposiciones provistas en el cuadro anterior, el aumento anual máximo estimado en la cantidad de impuestos ad valorem que se gravarían a una residencia principal en la Ciudad con una tasación gravable de $100,000 para pagar los bonos propuestos a ser autorizados según la Proposición A es de $7.09. Este estimado (i) supone un crecimiento anual de la tasación fiscal gravable de la Ciudad con las siguientes tasas para el año fiscal correspondiente: 16.43% para 2022; 7.5% para 2023 y 2024; 16.11% para 2025; 10% para 2026; 7.5% para 2027 hasta 2031; y 2.5% para 2032 hasta 2045; (ii) supone que los bonos propuestos serán emitidos en una amortización que producirá niveles relativamente constantes de servicio de la deuda cada año y (iii) supone la emisión de $2,600,000 adicionales en la cantidad de capital de las obligaciones de deuda que se pagarán con impuestos ad valorem que se prevé que la Ciudad venderá antes de la elección de noviembre de 2021.

La información provista en este Documento es exclusivamente a los efectos del cumplimiento con la Sección 1251.052 del Código de Gobierno de Texas y es solo a título ilustrativo. La información no forma parte de la proposición sometida a votación ni crea un contrato con los votantes. Se hace referencia al Documento de Información para los Votantes para la

Proposición B de la Ciudad, que aparece a continuación de este Documento, respecto de información adicional relacionada con otra nueva deuda potencial de la Ciudad.

Documento de Información para los Votantes - Elección Especial de la Ciudad de Buda, Texas Proposición B Información en la boleta: En la Elección, aparecerá el siguiente lenguaje en la boleta: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE, BUDA, TEXAS PROPOSICIÓN B DE LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS LA EMISIÓN DE $16,090,000 EN BONOS POR LA CIUDAD DE BUDA, TEXAS, PARA PROYECTOS DE PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN, INCLUSO PARA LA SENDA DE GARLIC CREEK, EL PARQUE EASTSIDE, LA SENDA DE ONION CREEK, EL PARQUE DE GREEN MEADOWS/STONERIDGE, MEJORAS DE ESTACIONAMIENTO EN PARQUES MUNICIPALES Y EL PARQUE GARISON, Y TAMBIéN SE INCLUYE LA ADQUISICIóN DE TERRENOS, LOS COSTOS DE DISEñO, EQUIPOS REQUERIDOS Y DRENAJE RELACIONADO Y OTROS COSTOS RELACIONADOS. SE IMPONDRáN IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERéS SOBRE LOS BONOS. A FAVOR ______ EN CONTRA ______ Información del servicio de la deuda estimada: El siguiente cuadro indica la cantidad de capital estimada y de interés adeudado para el vencimiento de los bonos a ser emitidos en caso de aprobarse la Proposición B y todas las obligaciones pendientes de la Ciudad garantizadas y pagaderas con los impuestos ad valorem.

Cantidad de capital de los bonos a autorizar según la Proposición B: $16,090,000 Interés estimado de los bonos a autorizar según la Proposición B(1): $6,303,555 Estimado de la combinación de capital e interés requerido para pagar en su totalidad y a tiempo los bonos a autorizar según la Proposición B(1) (2): $22,393,555 Capital de la deuda pendiente existente de la Ciudad (al 12 de agosto de 2021)(3): $92,880,000 Interés restante sobre la deuda pendiente existente de la Ciudad (al 12 de agosto de 2021)(3): $35,765,325 Capital e interés combinados para pagar oportunamente la deuda pendiente existente de la Ciudad (al 12 de agosto de 2021)(3): $128,645,325 (1) El interés sobre los bonos propuestos en la Proposición B se ha estimado con una tasa de interés ponderada promedio del 2.90%, solo para propósitos ilustrativos, según las condiciones del mercado al 12 de agosto de 2021 y, en consecuencia, el interés real pagadero sobre los bonos propuestos puede ser inferior o superior a las cantidades indicadas previamente en función de las condiciones del mercado en el momento de venta de los bonos propuestos a ser autorizados según la Proposición B. (2) Supone que los bonos propuestos en la Proposición B se venderán a su valor nominal de $16,090,000. Si los votantes aprueban la Proposición B, al momento de la venta real de los bonos, la cantidad del capital de bonos vendidos puede disminuir con base en las condiciones del mercado al momento de dicha venta.

(3) Cantidad total de todas las obligaciones pendientes de la Ciudad aseguradas por y pagaderas con impuestos ad valorem a la fecha del 12 de agosto de 2021. Dicha cantidad también incluye las obligaciones que la Ciudad pretende pagar actualmente a partir de otras fuentes distintas de los impuestos ad valorem, pero que se podrían pagar a partir de impuestos ad valorem si esas otras fuentes no estuvieran disponibles al momento en el que se exija el pago.

Con base en la información y las suposiciones provistas en el cuadro anterior, el aumento anual máximo estimado en la cantidad de impuestos ad valorem que se gravarían a una residencia principal en la Ciudad con una tasación gravable de $100,000 para pagar los bonos propuestos a ser autorizados según la Proposición B es de $0.00. Este estimado (i) supone un crecimiento anual de la tasación fiscal gravable de la Ciudad con las siguientes tasas para el año fiscal correspondiente: 16.43% para 2022; 7.5% para 2023 y 2024; 16.11% para 2025; 10% para 2026; 7.5% para 2027 hasta 2031; y 2.5% para 2032 hasta 2045; (ii) supone que los bonos propuestos serán emitidos en una amortización que producirá niveles relativamente constantes de servicio de la deuda cada año y (iii) supone la emisión de $2,600,000 adicionales en la cantidad de capital de las obligaciones de deuda que se pagarán con impuestos ad valorem que se prevé que la Ciudad venderá antes de la elección de noviembre de 2021.

La información provista en este Documento es exclusivamente a los efectos del cumplimiento con la Sección 1251.052 del Código de Gobierno de Texas y es solo a título ilustrativo. La información no forma parte de la proposición sometida a votación ni crea un contrato con los votantes. Se hace referencia al Documento de Información para los Votantes para la Proposición A de la Ciudad, que precede a este Documento, respecto de información adicional relacionada con otra nueva deuda potencial de la Ciudad.

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • October 6, 2021

Tigers sweep Jaguars

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL UPDATE Hays

HAYS VS. LAKE TRAVIS

Dripping Springs’ Mackenzie Plante (11) drives the ball past Buda Johnson’s Jenna Hannon for a kill. Plante had 14 kills and 12 digs in the 2516, 25-16, 25-13 sweep. Taylor Tjelmeland had 15 digs, and Karley Sledge had 8 kills.

Dripping Springs will host Alamo Heights on Tuesday, October 15, varsity at 6:30.

Oct. 1 Varsity: 0-3 18-25, 20-25, 15-25 10-27 overall season, 3-4 league Fifth in District

Johnson

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Reagan Logsdon (L) reacts as Kaden Daulton acknowledges the student body section on the home team side of Tiger Stadium as the two were announced the 2021 Homecoming Queen and King at the Sept. 24 game.

Reagan plans on majoring in biology in college and Kaden plans on attending Texas A&M to pursue a degree in architectural engineering.

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) welcomes two new faces to the administration team.

The DSISD Board of Trustees approved hiring Catherine Knepp as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Jennifer Edwards as the Executive Director of Communications on Sept. 27.

They are expected to begin their new roles mid-October. Knepp

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Continued from pg. 1 were sold sometime around the 15th of October, 1880. Parades through downtown around the middle of October have been a tradition ever since, recognizing and remembering the founding family.

The parade route will start at GreggClarke Park and travel along Center Street, ending at Front Street on the City Square.

The best locations to view the Kyle Founders Parade are on either side of Center Street between Gregg-Clarke Park and Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park.

To keep everyone safe, the city is asking attendees to stay on sidewalks or grassy areas along Center Street and to not run into the street when the parade is going by. **This is event is weather dependent.** After the parade, a celebration for the city’s birthday will be held on Burleson Street and will include birthday cupcakes, music and lots of family fun.

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As the need for skilled production technicians grows, a nonprofit group is trying to fill the void.

Predictions estimate 15,000 skilled production employees will be needed over the next two years, according to Texas Workforce Solutions.

Free Certified Production Technician (CPT) training is available in Central Texas to those who want to learn the trade through Skillpoint Alliance, a nonprofit organization.

Classes last for six weeks, with an 82% employment rate, according to Skillpoint Alliance Executive Director, Kevin Brackmeyer.

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employees, Brackmeyer explained. Applied Materials and Athena Manufacturing are also Tesla has posted about 315 job positions, which include positions for CPT employees.

But these are not the only places a CPT can go into after graduation; this training teaches a variety of skills that can be used across different types of manufacturing companies, Brackmeyer said.

Students can learn how to use a 3D printer to create tools. They also work with CNC milling machines, work on soldering and use Virtual Reality for trial and error in a company.

CPTs can expect a pay range of about $20 an hour at an entry level job, but many companies offer over time and opportunities for advancement, Brackmeyer told the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch.

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High-wire daredevil defied the odds Ivy Baldwin, hero of the high wire, passed away in his sleep on Oct. 8, 1953 after 87 action-packed years. Who would have guessed that the little man, who lived so dangerously, would die so peacefully?

A Civil War baby boomer born in San Antonio the year after Appomattox, Willie Ivy waited until he was fullgrown – five-foot-three and 110 pounds – to leave home.

The 12 year-old stayed in town and supported himself like most young runaways by peddling newspapers.

One day the newsboy stopped to watch a tightrope walker strut his stuff.

Unimpressed but inspired, the agile adolescent stretched a wire across the San Antonio River and executed “a perfect crossing” on his first try.

Many years later, Willie recalled what happened next.

“A circus owner saw me walk and gave me a contract.

Before the season was over, I was the best performer and did seven acts a day.”

At 17 he joined the Baldwin Brothers, a topnotch troupe of acrobats, high-wire artists and parachute jumpers. Before embarking on the first of a half dozen trips around the world, he became one of the family by changing his name to Ivy Baldwin.

Paying customers in Japan were promised a death-defying dive into a net from a 150-foot bamboo tower. Several exacting patrons, who had gone to the trouble of measuring the structure, complained Ivy planned to cheat them out of 50 feet. He obliged the critics by raising the column to the advertised height and gave the nitpickers their yen’s worth. His most avid fan in the land of the rising sun was none other than the emperor, who personally rewarded the daredevil with a silk kimono.

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that the slightest mistake could cripple or kill him, Ivy prepared for each performance “with all the care of a matador.” He tried to anticipate every conceivable contingency but never allowed for a drunk on horseback.

Ivy was halfway across the main street in Wichita Falls, when an intoxicated rider came out of nowhere and crashed into a helper holding a support cable.

The tightrope went slack causing the tiny Texan to plunge 75 feet onto a pile of bricks breaking four ribs and an ankle.

Three years later in 1890, Ivy gave up his gypsy existence for a permanent engagement at an amusement park in Denver, Colorado. Rising to 1,500 feet in a hot-air balloon, he did high-altitude tricks on a trapeze hanging from the wicker basket and finished with a heart-stopping routine on a slender rope.

As a balloonist for the Army Signal Corps in the Spanish-American War, Ivy was shot down over enemy territory. The experience was hardly harrowing for a civilian whose bread and butter was a duel with death. “I wouldn’t say I was scared. It was like being in a hailstorm. Damaged the balloon some but never touched me.”

On a postwar hike through Colorado’s scenic Eldorado Canyon, Ivy bragged that he would have no trouble conquering the 635-foot wide chasm. The idle boast turned into the “world’s highest tightrope walk” after he sold the owner of the canyon resort on the idea.

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moisture. Picking up his 25-foot-long balancing pole, he stepped out into space or so it seemed to the mesmerized multitude.

When Ivy reached the center of the cable, he leaned forward and stood on his head. The spectacular stunt provoked thunderous applause and wild whoops from the astonished spectators, which he acknowledged before calmly completing the sixand-a-half-minute stroll.

Ivy was a ham at heart and enjoyed adding crowd-pleasing wrinkles to his act. Sometimes he straddled the wire and PHOTO COURTESY OF HISTORYCOLLECTION.COM casually munched on a sandwich. On other occaIvy Baldwin preparing to walk over South Boulder Canyon at sions he actually cooked age 82 pancakes and flipped the edible souvenirs to his fans. was soon in place setting At last Ivy appeared in The canyon crossing was the stage for the fearless his work clothes: shortnot always fun and games. feat. The crowded canyon sleeved white shirt, baggy To keep from disappointing floor 582 feet below was a pants, thick leather thigh sea of anxious faces with all protectors and camel-hide a large holiday throng, Ivy once lost a race to a sumeyes on the starting point. shoes impervious to

mer thunderstorm. Caught out on the wire by a heavy downpour, he hung by his knees for 20 minutes until the tempest passed.

Family and friends finally talked Ivy into retiring in 1926. After all, he was 60 years old and had walked the Eldorado Canyon wire 89 times over two decades. Why should he push his luck?

But Ivy refused to go to his grave without taking one last walk. With his snowwhite hair blowing in the wind, he nimbly navigated a wire as long as a football field and 125 feet in the air.

The year was 1948, and Ivy Baldwin had just turned 82.

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OBITUARY SCHMELTEKOPF Bernard Clay Schmeltekopf was born on July 22, 1954, but we all knew him as Clay… or partner, primo, jack, 228, El Burro, along with many other fun nicknames, or his most beloved, Papa. Clay was called home to his Lord on Thursday the 29th of September, 2021. Clay is survived by his wife Diane, son Randall and his wife Morgen, grandson Carter Clay, Joshua Orr and family, mother Peggy Schmeltekopf, sister Diana and her husband Robert Jones, and their children Casey and Kyle as well as countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins across the Schmeltekopf and extended family.

Clay was an avid, to say the least, hunter and fisherman and friend to nearly everyone he came across. Clay was proud of his 5th generation Texan heritage dating back to the “Come and Take It” cannon, and treasured passing this down to his son and grandson.

Clay was an amazing husband, friend, dad, second dad, and so many other things to so many.

Even in his final days, he was making post-hospital plans, inviting nurses and doctors to hunt and fish with him upon a recovery he fully expected. His positive outlook mixed with wonderful coarse, dry humor made him a magnet for many.

Papa was taken from us too early but said his good buddy God was talking to him and he was ok if he was called.

Clay’s tenacious view of the world brought people closer together and closer to the Lord during this time, ensuring his fight ultimately ended in a victory of a higher cause. He will be incredibly missed.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would appreciate charitable contributions to the Seton Hays Foundation or

support your local nurses and doctors who are truly everyday heroes.

Services were held in San Marcos on October 5, 2021, with burial at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.

Arrangements in care of Pennington Funeral Home in San Marcos, TX.

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Austin, nephew Clyde Prestwood, Jr. of Austin Donald Alvin Dacy and niece Kathleen passed away on Tuesday, Wilson of Austin.

September Donald is also survived 28, 2021, at by great-nephews the age of George Dacy, Robert 94. Born Dacy, Jr., Christopher in Austin, Dacy, Dylan Dacy, Colin Texas, on Dacy, Lee Prestwood February and Brian Prestwood 15, 1927, and great-nieces Kelly his atWolfe, Catherine Howry, BONHAM tendance Alexis Dacy and Megan Donnie Bonham, own- at BakVaughan. Also surviving er of BA Masonry, and er Elementary School Donald are many greatlongtime began his distinguished great- nephews and resident of academic journey. He nieces and Louis cousins.

Dripping became an Eagle Scout, Donald Dacy, in spite Springs, graduated from Austin of his extreme intellect, passed High School in 1944, and was very humble and away on then convinced his mothself-deprecating.

He Septemer Margaret to allow him always attributed his ber 24, to join the United States talents to luck, but 2021.

Marine Corps at the age Donnie of seventeen. After WWII, that was far from the truth. Donald was a was born he earned a Bachelor’s living saint, having on November 2,1971 in Degree in Spanish at graciously sacrificed Austin, Texas.

The University of Texas. over two decades of his He was the son of His time as an exchange Diana Terry and Fredstudent at the University life to being the 24/7 die Bonham both from of Mexico contributed to caregiver of his mother who had Parkinson’s Dripping Springs. He is his fluency in Spanish.

Disease. Although there survived by his brother He received a Master’s were many, Donald Donald Bonham and Degree in Russian Liternever talked about his son Samson Bonham of ature at Harvard Univerachievements in life.

Dripping Springs as well sity and then attained a He felt they were minor as many friends.

PhD in Slavic Languages compared to his biggest He is predeceased by at UT. He also learned contribution of caring his parents, his paternal Russian, Czech and Arfor his mother. He had and maternal grandabic through self-study. parents Robert “Bob” Donald Dacy was a highly a generous and loving heart and always put Terry and Helen Terry intellectual scholar. others before himself. both from San Saba, and He worked briefly Donald was the best Elbert & Dolly Bonham of at the family business, Dripping Spring.

Dacy’s Shoe Store, before brother and spent every waking moment with Donnie was a devotreturning to school at his twin, an emptiness ed father, and loved all Texas A&M to study Douglas will feel until things about racing and agriculture. In 1954, they meet again. We will tractors. If there was a car along with his fraternal always miss him. We will race, or lawnmower pull, twin brother and best always remember him. he attended. He was a friend Douglas, he We rejoice that he has, problem solver who often purchased a farm in took on difficult or unKyle. “The Farm” became after 94 years on this Earth, reached his final wanted projects at work his home for 67 years. destination in Heaven. and at home. He will be Initially, he ran The The family would like deeply and dearly missed Dacy Dairy but his home to thank Valerie Segura, by family, friends and all ultimately became a Freddy Villanueva who knew him. small scale haven for his The family had a cattle. Donald Dacy loved and numerous other caregivers who provided viewing on Oct. 3,2021 his cows and he loved at-home assistance for at Harrell Funeral Home The Farm. in Dripping Springs and Donald is predeceased Donald over the past few years. We will be forever graveside services on by his parents, Joe and grateful.

Oct. 4, 2021 at Harmony Margaret Dacy, his Visitation will be 4 to Ridge Cemetery in San older brother George 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Saba.

Dacy and sister Ruth 6, 2021 at Weed-CorleyPallbearers were Prestwood. Left to love Fish Funeral Home, 3125 Shawn Holloway, Chris and remember Donald N. Lamar Blvd., Austin.

Gainey, Robert Drab, are his twin brother Funeral Service will be William Tisdale, Charlie Douglas, nephew Joe 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. Reed, Eddie Hernandez, Dacy II and his wife 7, 2021 at St. David’s and Edward Alba. HonJennifer of Waxahachie, Episcopal Church, 304 E orary Pallbearers were nephew Robert Louis 7th St., Austin. Burial will Timothy Bell, Maxwell Dacy and his wife Grace follow at Oakwood Annex Tisdale And Andres Herof Bastrop, nephew nandez.

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Jason was a lifelong resident of Hays County.

He attended La Casa dei Bambini and St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. Jason received a certificate of Welding from ACC. He began his welding career at the age of 18.

Jason was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the National Rifle Association, and was an avid motorcycle rider.

Jason’s many passions over the years included R/C cars, dirt bikes, paintball, gaming with friends around the world, any type of welding,

camping, and hanging out at the river. Jason was a skilled archer who qualified for state tournaments several times, and went to national competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

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logue, we want to give everyone an opportunity to share their thoughts,” Ellison explained. “Listening is [also] an important part of a dialogue. Sometimes it’s about listening and understanding those around you.”

Audience participation was also encouraged through an online component where those watching could submit comments or questions for the panelists, as well as respond to questions posed by Ellison.

The panel spoke about present-day struggles within the Hispanic and Latinx community, including the lack of education regarding their history in the United States.

“Something that has struck me since I started teaching here is how many students don’t know anything about their Latin or Hispanic background,” Dr. Bonazzo-Romaguera said.

“We need to formally integrate this into our education system and not just keep a white narrative. We’re only waiting until they get to college to really unpack some of these experiences and lived histories. By that time, they’ve essentially

formulated a particular part of their identity and understanding of history, which kind of blurs what is actually going on.”

Other conversations included facing stereotypes, experiences with colorism and discussing power structures in the United States that have often worked against the Hispanic/Latinx community.

Castañeda said it’s important to have hard conversations that force people to talk about uncomfortable things in order to progress and repair, and said that things like HB 3979, an anti-critical race theory bill that was passed in Texas on Sept. 1, causes setbacks.

“My understanding of the law, and this is an oversimplification, is that those who passed it don’t want anything taught that will make people in the dominant culture feel bad,” Castañeda said.

“We need to not do that.

If we feel bad, we feel bad. But we progress and move forward.”

Villescaz also recognized the importance of having conversations like this within the Hispanic and Latinx community.

“This discussion ... has brought something

to light that’s very important,” Villescaz said.

“We, the Hispanic and Latino community of Hays, need to be having our own conversations.

There is so much going on that we have members of our community that are uncomfortable hearing these stories themselves.”

Garcia remained a source of positivity for the panel, saying that through life-altering events like the COVID-19 pandemic and February 2021 freeze, the community stuck together despite their differences.

“I’ve been amazed at the beauty of the community coming together to help each other this year,” Garcia said. “It’s been a wonderful thing to see. Neighbors reaching out to neighbors, making sure that everybody was well. Not as different cultures, but as humanity. I think that’s a wonderful focus to continue having.”

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Morningstar Storage wishes to avail themselves of the Texas Provision of chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code by conducting a Public Sale to the highest bidder for cash on their premises. This sale is listed below: Date : 10/25/2021 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Storage Auctions.com Unit: 3030 – Deanna Carranza – Shoes, wooden furniture, media, skis, drum, totes, boxes Unit 3034 – Deanna Carranza – Household décor, totes, music equipment, clothes, furniture, tools, bicycles, misc.

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Pierre Champetier De Ribes, Deceased, Cause No. 21-0291P, 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 AND INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR in this estate on the 16th day of July, 2021, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Pierre Champetier De Ribes, 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 5th day of October, 2021.

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

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF MARGIE LOU HILL

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Margie Lou Hill, Deceased, were granted to me, the undersigned, on the 30th day of June, 2021, in Probate Docket No. 21-0240-P, by the Probate Court of Hays County, Texas. All persons indebted to said estate are hereby required to come forward and make settlement with me and all persons having claims against said

estate are hereby required to present the same to me within the time prescribed by law.

I may be reached through my attorney, Hannah E. Bellue at the address below: 236 W. Colorado Street, La Grange, Texas 78945 where she receives mail on this the 30th day of June, 2021.

Bart Alan Hill, Independent Executor of the Estate of Margie Lou Hill, Deceased

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO ISSUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS (6 CREEKS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, will convene at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 at 7:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021, or by videoconference, if necessary, and, during such meeting, the City Council will conduct a hearing on whether to issue special assessment revenue bonds to provide public improvements in connection with the 6 Creeks Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3 Project in an approximate principal amount not to exceed $11,195,000. The City is authorized to issue special assessment revenue bonds without an election pursuant to Section 372.024, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. No provision is made for a petition or an election in connection with such special assessment revenue bonds. The special assessment revenue bonds, if issued, will be payable from the special assessments on the property in Improvement Area #3 of the 6 Creeks Public Improvement District.

Travis Mitchell Mayor, City of Kyle, Texas

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARIE ANNE SCHOENNAGEL, DECEASED NO. 21-0279-P NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

Notice is hereby given that on August 30, 2021, Letters Testamentary as Independent Executor upon the above Estate were issued to: ERICH FRANZ SCHOENNAGEL by the Honorable County Court at Law No. 2 of Hays County, Texas, in Cause No. 21-0279-P pending upon the Probate Docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against the Estate being administered are hereby requested to present the same within the time prescribed by law to the following: Shanks & Hauser, L.L.P. Vanessa Lanceley Hauser 5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77007 vanessa@shankshauser. com

the revised VOBC Subdivision Ordinance #211019.002 to include amendments implementing the changes in Chapter 212, Texas Local Government Code adopted by the Texas Legislature as House Bill 3167.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS

To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Harry Thomas Hunsucker, Deceased, Cause No. 21-0342P, in the County Court at Law, VILLAGE OF BEAR CREEK Hays County, Texas.

The alleged heir(s) at law

By Order of the Village of in the above-numbered Bear Creek City Commisand entitled estate filed an sioners, notice is hereby APPLICATION FOR DETERgiven that on Tuesday OcMINATION OF HEIRSHIP tober 19, 2021 at 7:00PM at Friendship Creekside Fellow- AND LETTERS OF INDEPENship, 14455 FM 1826, Austin, DENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 16th day TX 78737 the Village of Bear of August, 2021, requesting Creek City Commissioners that the Court determine who will hold a Public Hearing to are the heirs and only heirs approve the revised VOBC of Harry Thomas Hunsucker, Outdoor Burn Ordinance Deceased, and their respec#211019.001 to include the tive shares and interests in Hays County Fire outdoor such estate. burn permit requirement.

The Court may act on this at any call of the NOTICE OF APPLICATION Application docket on or after 10:00 A.M., TO SUBDIVIDE on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) An application has been submitted with HAYS COUN- days, exclusive of the day TY to subdivide 2.00 acres of of Publication, from the date property located along Green this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Acres Drive, Wimberley, TX Center in San Marcos, Texas.

78676. Information regardAll persons interested in ing the application may be this case are cited to appear obtained from Hays County before this Honorable Court Development Services 512by filing a written contest or 393-2150. Tracking number: answer to this Application TRN-2021-4752-DW. should they desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, REQUEST FOR BIDS you or your attorney must file Hays CISD is Requesting any objection, intervention, or Bids for Bid #18-092101VL response in writing with the SPED Roof Replacement.

County Clerk of Hays County, Proposals will be accepted Texas on or before the aboveuntil 10-25-2021 at 2:00 p.m. noted date and time. local time. Specifications Applicant’s Attorney: are available in the HCISD M. Elizabeth Raxter Purchasing Office (512-268P.O. Box 281 2141 ext. 45092) between Lockhart, TX 78644 the hours of 8:00 a.m. and (512) 309-6996 4:00 p.m., Monday through Given under my hand and Thursday. Proposal respons- the seal of said Court at the es must be returned to the office of the Hays County HCISD Purchasing Office Clerk in San Marcos, Texas 21003 IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640, on this the 23rd day of Sepby the date and time inditember, 2021. cated above. Late Bids will Elaine H. Cárdenas be returned unopened. The County Clerk, Hays CounHCISD Board of Trustees ty, Texas reserves the right to reject 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 any and/or all bids and waive Nformalities O TICE inIS G IV EN TO LL Marcos, Texas A 78666 all the H bidEREBY San INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: By: /s/ Alfredo Sanchez, process.

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Notice of Public Hearing

The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to initiate annexation proceedings at the request of North Notice of Public Hearing Hays County MUD #1 to extend the boundary of Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that: said city to include approximately 2.548 acres of The located City of Kyle, Texas, proposes land at 4750 Dacy Lane.to initiate annexation proceedings at the request of North Hays County MUD #1 to extend the boundary of said city to include Aapproximately public hearing heldlocated by theat 4750 KyleDacy City 2.548will acresbe of land Council Lane. on Tuesday October 19, 2021 at 7:00

P.M. in the Kyle City Hall Council Chambers, 100 A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council W. 78640; for all persons onCenter TuesdaySt., October 19, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. interested in the Kyle in the proposed annexation.

At said time St., and78640; place City Hall Council Chambers, 100 W. Center allforsuch persons shall have right to appear and all persons interested in thethe proposed annexation.

At time and Of placeall all said such persons the right besaidheard. mattersshall andhave things, all to appearinterested and be heard.

Of things all said and matters and things, persons in the matters herein all persons interested in the things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice. mentioned, will take notice.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS

To all persons interested in the In the Estate of Alice E. Hunsucker, Deceased, Cause No. 21-0343-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 FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 21st day of September, 2021, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Alice E. Hunsucker, 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: M. Elizabeth Raxter P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, TX 78644 (512) 398-6996 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 28th 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

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA #3 OF THE 6 CREEKS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council of Kyle, Texas on October 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640, or by videoconference, if necessary.

The public hearing will be held to consider proposed assessments to be levied against the assessable property within Improvement Area #3 of the 6 Creeks Public Improvement District (the "District") pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code.

The proposed Authorized Improvements to be undertaken include street improvements, water improvements, sanitary sewer improvements, storm drainage improvements, detention/water quality ponds, wastewater treatment plant capacity expansion payment, lift station and force main improvements, offsite water improvements, park and trail improvements, and entry, walls and landscaping improvements.

The total costs of the Authorized Improvements that are allocable to Improvement Area #3 are $17,635,000.

The boundaries of the District include approximately 858.70 acres of land generally located south of RM 150, west of N. Old Stagecoach Road, and north of Cypress Road, as more particularly described by a metes and bounds description available at Kyle City Hall located at 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 and available for public inspection. The map provided with this notice and in the description of the District, available at City Hall, indicates the location of Improvement Area #3 within the District.

All written or oral objections on the proposed assessment within the District will be considered at the public hearing.

A copy of the Assessment Roll, which Assessment Roll includes the assessments to be levied against each parcel in Improvement Area #3 of the District, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Secretary, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640.

Published on on October Published October6,6,2021 2021

VILLAGE OF BEAR CREEK

By Order of the Village of Bear Creek City Commissioners, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday October 19, 2021 at 7:00PM at Friendship Creekside Fellowship, 14455 FM 1826, Austin, TX 78737 the Village of Bear Creek City Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to approve

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fighting SB 8, Molien believes banning abortions will only lead to unsafe abortions.

Across the nation, thousands gathered at Women’s March rallies to protest the Texas bill that took effect Sept. 1, which allows anyone in the U.S. to sue a person who aids an abortion in Texas for $10,000.

Several people got on stage and openly discussed defying SB 8 and how they will continue to defy the bill to help women make their own choice.

Not everyone at the rally held these beliefs. One man walked around the rally, carrying a Bible and stating his disapproval of abortions.

Another group, Students for Life of America, had 35 protestors standing among the Texas Capitol rally and 600 signed up to attend rallies across the country. They held “pro-life” signs, dispersed among people who were “pro-choice.” Several arguments broke out between the two crowds.

“We want to show women we’re standing with them,” Said Sarah Zarr, regional manager with Students for Life of America. “They don’t need an abortion to be successful; a woman can have her baby and her dreams and education and goals without ending the life of a human being.”

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that resulted from sexual assault isn’t any less valuable,” Zarr said. “Just like the woman didn’t have a choice in [the rape], that pre-born child also didn’t choose to be in that circumstance. She should have a choice of whether she wants to parent that child, or place it for adoption.”

Those advocating for abortion rights at the rally had a variety of reasons to protest. Some held signs that said even if they do not personally want an abortion, it should still be a choice.

Others held signs stating “abortion rights are healthcare rights.”

As State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) testified in front of the state House of Representatives in May, sometimes making the decision for abortion is about protecting the health of the mother and family.

“Everyone’s abortion story is different,” Zwiener said. “Every one of us in this room has a different standard for what we be-

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Instead of trusting women to know their own circumstances, their families and values, the bill makes the government the final arbiter of individual and intimate morality.”

Zwiener attended the rally with her daughter, and many parents among the crowd brought their children.

Coming to the protests is just one of the first steps, said Kelly Stone, a San Marcos resident and mother of two. Stone has had an abortion due to health reasons.

“I’ve been coming to these marches, but unfortunately it’s starting to seem routine,” Stone told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch. “Yes, we have to rally, but we have to take [politicians who oppose reproductive rights] out of office to change the policies … We have to vote them out and vote in people who are advocating for our interests and who truly represent the people.”

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