October 12, 2022 News-Dispatch

News-Dispatch

Vendor receives permit in Dripping Springs

BY MEGAN WEHRING

DRIPPING SPRINGS – An applicant was given the green light to have a mobile food vendor on their property in Dripping Springs.

On Oct. 4, the Dripping Springs City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a mobile food vendor for longer than 10 days located at 501 Old Fitzhugh Road. e food truck is on-site with the Sidecar Tasting Room wine bar. While there has previously been a food truck on the property, it operated for increments of less than 10 days which did not require a CUP – the permit would allow for the food truck to be on the property on a more permanent basis.

e mobile food vendor must follow certain requirements for the CUP:

• Decibel level shall not exceed 65. Decibel level shall be measured at the property line.

• Hours of operation are limited to the closing time of 10:00 p.m. Sunday through ursday, and 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

• e property adheres to all Fire and Life Safety Codes found in the International Fire Code.

• Should the City nd the mobile food truck to create health and safety issues due to any reasons, the City Administrator may request that the

Applicant remove any vehicle from the site. e Applicant shall comply with the City Administrator’s request.

• is Conditional Use Permit automatically renews for successive two (2) year periods unless an objection is raised by the City Administrator based on either:

• A history of poor code compliance.

• A revision to the Comprehensive Plan that renders the CUP incompatible.

• e City Administrator may revoke a CUP for failure to comply with municipal regulations and the condition.

e Historic Preservation Commission approved a certi cate of appropriateness for the mobile food truck at its Sept. 1 meeting.

Mayor Bill Foulds questioned if the CUP could be revoked if the Historic Preservation Commission feels like the mobile food truck no longer follows appropriateness guidelines.

“It’s my understanding that as long as they are doing what they said in their certi cate of appropriateness application, they can’t revoke it,” answered Tory Carpenter, senior planner. “But really, we are looking at code violations – so if there is an excess of decibel level or trash, those kinds of concerns on the property, that would be a reason for not automatically renewing the permit from the CUP perspective.”

Alexis Pointe resident awarded “Greatest of All Time Neighbor” Award

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

WIMBERLEY —Alexis Pointe Senior Assisted Living residents were enjoying their usual happy hour when Community Relations Director Katy Starr and Mayor Gina Fulkerson came barreling down the driveway with a cart of balloons, adult beverages and a pumpkin walnut cake.

Resident Jack Roach was not expecting to be awarded the “Greatest of All Time Neighbor Award.”

During a short award ceremony, Roach was gifted a Hula girl for his golf cart, a hat that said ‘Great Neighbor’ and a trophy that said ‘You’re the Goat.’

Fulkerson also announced Oct. 7 be named “Jack Roach Greatest of All Time Neighbor Day” in his honor.

According to the Alexis Pointe community, Roach is the greatest neighbor of all time because he welcomes new residents and assists residents

with rides to appointments or when they need extra help at home.

Roach is also a regular meal delivery volunteer for women who can’t make it to the dining room. He is also always smiling and greets everybody.

Resident Petesie Lee said she had to be careful that he wasn’t suspicious. Lee said that Jack helped her by bringing lunch when she couldn’t walk.

“You’re just so kind to everybody and help everybody out,” Starr said. “ at’s just who you are, and that’s really inspiring to all of us.”

Location map for the mobile food truck on 501 Old Fitzhugh Road.

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(From left) Katy Starr, Jack Roach and Mayor Gina Fulkerson smile for a photo.

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Katy Starr hands Jack Roach a Hula girl for his golf cart.

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Jack Roach looks shocked after finding out he is being thrown a surprise party.

DSHS alumnus returns home in Navy Band Commodores

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DRIPPING SPRINGS

– Musician 1st Class David

Kapral is heading home to Dripping Springs as a member of the Navy’s premier jazz band.

e United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble will perform four concerts in the Austin area on their 2022 national tour.

Audiences can hear Kapral with the Commodores on the following dates:

• Nov. 2, Parker Jazz Club, 117 W. Fourth St., at 7 p.m.

• Nov. 3, Dripping Springs High School, 940 US-290, at 6:30 p.m.

• Nov. 4, HustonTillotson University KingSeabrook Chapel, 900 Chicon St., at 7:30 p.m.

• Nov. 5, Southwest Legacy High School, 4495 SW Verano Parkway, at 7:30 p.m.

Kapral graduated from Dripping Springs High School in 2014 before going on to study jazz performance at the University of Texas at Austin. In his third year, a rare opening for trombone with the Commodores was announced, and after a highly competitive audition process, Kapral was selected for the job. In 2018, he reported to the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C., after

completing Navy basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois.

As part of the Commodores 2022 national tour, this concert is a family-friendly event, connecting members of the community to their Navy. e performance will include an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements and fresh new instrumental music written speci cally for the Commodores of today.

As the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores have been

performing the very best of big-band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the nest musicians in the world. e Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for highlevel military and civilian government o cials.

"For many years, Navy bands have been where it

matters, when it matters, just like the rest of our Navy. Today, we have Sailors performing around the world, improving relations with our allies abroad as well as telling the Navy story here at home," said Captain Kenneth Collins, U.S. Navy Band commanding o cer.

All U.S. Navy Band performances are free and open to the public, though some concerts may require ticket reservations. For the most up-to-date ticket information, visit the Navy Band’s website at www. navyband.navy.mil.

KAPS announces new board

BY MEGAN WEHRING

WIMBERLEY – e Katherine Anne Porter School (KAPS) is welcoming new and returning members of the Board of Trustees.

On Sept. 29, KAPS held its open house and board election, and 60 people attended to take part in the festivities. is will be the last year that only employees and parents/ guardians of KAPS students will be allowed to vote in school board elections.

Starting next year, enrolled students will also be able to participate in electing the school board members.

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“As we welcome our new and returning board members, we give a heartfelt thank you to departing board member, Julie Gi ord, who has served KAPS diligently and remains a passionate supporter of our school,” a KAPS representative said in a news release.

Six of the newly elected board members are returning members: Melissa Ball, Jordan Elliott, Patrick Hall, Paul Michels, Jazzlynn Derrick and Amy Majors.

KAPS is also welcoming two new board members: Sarah Fischer and Claudia Gasponi.

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Mental health and the legal system Hays County specialty court created

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

HAYS COUNTY — e mental health system and criminal justice system are two very intricate entities, and often intersect — but what happens when they are not working together cohesively?

is is a concern that some Hays County residents have, including Elaine Brown. Brown has been an attorney for over 30 years and a licensed professional counselor for over ten. Based in Dripping Springs, she has practiced family law, juvenile law and criminal law, and has also o ered online mental health services.

In her years of experience, Brown has seen the “mutual ways” in which mental health is impacted by the legal system, and vice versa.

According to data from the Hays County-Vera Institute Jail Dashboard, as of Oct. 2, there were 638 inmates, with 81% of the inmate population being held pretrial for an average of three and a half months.

Brown said that with the jail’s current problems with overcrowding and understa ng, there are people incarcerated “not because they should be there, but they have a mental health problem and [authorities] don’t know where else to put them.”

“I think it’s really important that people understand we have people in jail who have an intellectual disability; they might not have the capacity to understand why they’re in

jail, or what got them there,” Brown said. “ ere are also people who have mental health issues associated with that situation. It’s important to try and get these people out of jail, address overcrowding and the overlying issue of mental health.”

In September, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a Mental Health Specialty Court, three years after its resolution was initially signed. is specialty court will o er individuals an alternative to jail when mental health problems played a role in their arrest, helping to manage their treatment and provide additional supervision and support to reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system.

Hays County Court-atLaw #3 Judge Dan O’Brien is presiding over the court and Kaimi Mattila was appointed as the court administrator. A mental health caseworker also started their position on Oct. 11.

“ e purpose behind having specialty courts is to divert those from the criminal justice system who would be better served by another avenue,” Brown said. “By having a true mental health court that is actually working well and is successful, what we would do is divert a lot of these individuals out of the jails, so you would hopefully have less people sitting there, and can address other cases in a more timely manner.”

“When people are involved and engaged in treatment and having that extra layer of acknowledgement — “I see you” — that has been shown to be very e ective,” Brown added.

Brown, however, wants to ensure that the court is being run as a “separate docket” from other courts to ensure it is operating as e ectively as possible and “bring strength to what is occurring in the system.” Additionally, more community outreach is needed, she said, so the community, defense lawyers and attorneys and mental health providers are all aware of its existence and

what it can do for them.

For Brown, seeing a coalition between the jail, court system and mental health providers in the county is one solution that can start locally.

“But that’s an issue; there are not very many providers that will help with indigent people, or people who don’t have insurance,” Brown said. “We obviously cannot force state hospitals to hire more sta or have more beds available. However, we can look at options into bringing inpatient clinics to the county. … at will be a whole coalition of di erent groups working together to bene t the community as a whole.”

Discussion of mental health and the legal system often coincides with the topic of drugs. One of Brown’s mental health concerns lies in the fact that inside jail, there are some individuals who are detoxing as a result of inadequate medical treatment, or not receiving their prescribed psychotropic medications.

Shawn Jackson, a resident who was incarcerated in the county jail for a year, said that if a person goes into the jail with a preexisting condition, it’s “really hard” for them to get antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or medication for chronic pain. Jackson said he received BuSpar as an alternative medication for his anxiety, which wasn’t as e ective.

“If you can’t get in touch with your provider or anyone on the outside and get a hard copy prescription, then you’re pretty much guaranteed you’re not getting your medication,” Jackson said. “ at can throw somebody into a straight psychosis.”

According to Hays County jail administrators, when inmates report taking mental health medications, jail medics will contact the pharmacy to verify the medication. If they are unable to be veri ed, inmates are then scheduled with a psychiatrist for further evaluation and prescriptions.

Administrators also said that when an inmate reports

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DSHS alumnus David Kapral plays in the United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble.

Wimberley ISD to launch Citizen School Watch Safety Program Saturday market possible in Dripping Springs

WIMBERLEY Wimberley ISD is introducing community member school safety watch teams at all four campuses.

e program will be open to all Wimberley Valley community members, including WISD parents and other citizens. Participants in the program will be required to receive twoto-three hours of safety training provided by the district. Patrol team members’ duties will be at the direction of the campus administration and can be in a variety of roles, with a

primary focus of being an additional set of responsible eyes and ears on the campuses.

A team member also might work at a variety of times, including at morning drop-o , lunchtime, recess, afternoon pick-up and/or at special events such as Grandparents’ Day, award ceremonies, pep rallies and eld days. Participants in the program will also be required to pass a full background check.

If you’re interested in serving in the program, ll out this form: https://forms. gle/s4Lk7Md73JUrcj8H8.

e ght to end Alzheimer’s

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

HAYS COUNTY

Advocacy on behalf of the Hispanic community’s ght against Alzheimer’s is needed now more than ever.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Hispanic Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other dementias than older white Americans.

In less than 30 years, the number of Hispanic elders with Alzheimer’s or other dementias could increase from nearly 200,000 today to as many as 1.3 million.

Andrea Taurins is the executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association chapter that serves over 20 counties in Central Texas. e association provides programs and information to residents throughout the area about Alzheimer’s and holds various fundraising events, which have raised millions of dollars to fund Alzheimer’s research.

Taurins said that because the Hispanic population is less likely to go to the doctor in general as they

have likely experienced more healthcare discrimination than some other populations, there is a “known lack of diversity” in Alzheimer’s/dementia clinical trials.

According to a survey conducted by the association, despite 78% of the Hispanic population expressing interest in trials, that number is not re ected in the reality of the population being tested.

“Without diversity, we’re not getting the most complete understanding of how racial and ethnic di erences could a ect safety and e ective potential new treatment,” Taurins said, adding that this could cause them to be diagnosed at a later stage when they are already more cognitively and physically impaired.

Taurins also said that some of these challenges can be attributed simply to cultural di erences, noting that there is an issue with “not culturally competent doctors” who are not from or aware of their patient’s culture and are thus unable to adequately meet their

needs.

“Getting someone to see the doctor is a challenge in general, but in the Hispanic population, that is a larger challenge,” Taurins said. “So many have experienced discrimination, they don’t feel comfortable. Providers don’t really understand unique experiences that they have and their background and their culture.”

e association holds several programs during Hispanic Heritage Month geared towards the Hispanic population in an e ort to combat the disparities and stigma experienced, along with providing resources that can bene t this community speci cally while spreading awareness.

e association also provides all of its information in Spanish on its website at www.alz.org, and its 24/7 helpline, which can be contacted at (800) 272-3900, also has Spanishspeaking assistants.

e association’s work extends outside of Hispanic Heritage Month, too.

Its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set to take

place on Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Funds raised at the walk will go towards funding of the association’s programs and services; currently, it is funding four di erent Alzheimer’s research projects within the Central Texas area.

Taurins said that the walk is “empowering:” to let people know they’re not alone, create awareness, and not just bene t those su ering from Alzheimer’s, but provide support for their caregivers, too.

Ultimately, seeing your healthcare provider is key — not just in case there is an underlying issue that has not yet been discovered, but because it can also provide support and resources for potential caregivers.

“We want them to take care of themselves; communicate with their physician; understand the disease, the warning signs and what can be done; and speak with their doctor about support and help for someone who has been diagnosed or is experiencing Alzheimer’s,” Taurins said.

BY MEGAN WEHRING

DRIPPING SPRINGS

– e city of Dripping Springs is looking at expanding its farmers’ market to be o ered on Saturdays.

e Farmers’ Market Committee has agreed to a trial run of a Saturday morning farmers market from 9 a.m. to noon beginning Nov. 5 and lasting through December – this is in response to requests from the Dripping Springs City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, customers and vendors.

e city council approved the expansion of the market at its Oct. 4 meeting.

“ e demand is out there and the committee has taken it under consideration at their last meeting,” said Charlie Reed, farmers market manager, “and agreed to give it a trial run. It should align with the last phase of our busiest time of the year. We hope to have it at the Triangle where we started last year, starting with a smaller number of vendors than we currently have – that will give

them visibility and raise awareness of a Saturday market.”

is would be in addition to the current market on Wednesdays.

For the pilot program, the market will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on dates not currently reserved for other activities and the proposed vendor fee is $30.

About 10 of the current vendors are interested in participating in the Saturday markets. Because the holiday season is approaching, Reed is hopeful that they will be able to recruit additional vendors.

“Ten of them have expressed interest,” Reed said. “ ere are a lot of vendors that are local to Dripping Springs that don’t want to do the travel to Austin. We have a month now to solicit new vendors and to accept applications.”

Reed added that once the market hits the slower season, in January and February, his team will assess and look at the potential of increasing the Saturday markets moving forward.

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Ronald McDonald House raises $870K

BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN

CENTRAL TEXAS — e

Ronald McDonald House

Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX) raised over $870,000 at its 33rd Annual Bandana Ball on Sept. 23.

e night’s festivities included a live auction, longhorns, games, music and a seated dinner. Some live auction items were a vacation package to Barbados, a meet-and-greet VIP concert experience with country singer Parker McCollum, a mountain adventure trip to Montana and a beach package to Mexico.

Kendra Scott, Balfour Beatty, St. David’s Health Care, A.R.C Pediatrics, DLA Piper, Frazier Foods, LLC and Rhinory were a few sponsors for the ball.

“Having a party is one thing, but to have a party with a purpose, it takes on a lot more relevance and

importance,” said Carolyn Schwarz, RMHC CTX chief executive o cer.

Although RMHC CTX is honored to serve families who travel every year to Austin for their care, they are lled to capacity and currently have to turn away six out of every 10 families that request their services.

Luckily, the ball was the organization’s largest annual fundraising event and has been crucial to e ectively carrying out its mission to keep families close during a child’s illness or injury.

“We’ve seen that as the Austin medical landscape grows, so does the demand for our programs. e funds raised at this year’s Bandana Ball are a huge step in ensuring that families are well supported during this traumatic time in their lives,” Schwarz said.

Schwarz said the funds raised would ensure that

families get the top level of support, allowing them to have 100% free lodging, food and support services.

“By providing and keeping families close to their hospitalized child, we are reducing a psychological burden for families, we’re reducing their nancial burden because many of our families would never be able to a ord a hotel even if there was a room available,” Schwarz said. “We take care of the family so that the family can focus on the sick child.”

Aside from Bandana Ball, RMHC CTX holds several other campaigns, including the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, Happy Wheels Carts, and Healing Hearts programs.

Individuals interested in learning more about RMHC, volunteering or donating can visit rmhcctx.org.

A healthy home starts with

PHOTO BY JOHN CABUENA

The Bandana Ball event took place at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave.

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Christine Absher hugs another woman at the VIP Cocktail Reception sponsored by CC Carlton.

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(From left) Robert Whyte and Joe Galea cheer with their whiskey bottles after winning “Last Paddle Up.” The point of the game for the guests was to have the "last auction paddle up.” If you did, all of the women at the table won pearls given by Diamonds Direct, and the men won a bottle of whiskey each.

A Call to Masculinity

BY NATHAN THOMPSON, HCWC CREATIVE PROJECTS COORDINATOR

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The following article is part two of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. One in three women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

Locally, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center serves victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Last year, HCWC served 2,055 victims of abuse primarily from Hays and Caldwell counties, and 816 of those were victims of domestic violence.

One out of every four women 18 years or older have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. All too often this violence ends deadly, but violence against women is not just

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using substances that could have potential threats while detoxing, they are placed on “detox protocol,” and orders are provided by the nurse practitioner to treat their symptoms and monitor them.

In his experience, however, Jackson said that inmates have to rely on each other much of the time.

“If a guy was withdrawing from heroin, I’d give him Jolly Ranchers out of my commissary to help him stop the shakes,” Jackson said. “ ere’s got to be something else better than that.”

“We need to make sure that people are getting psychotropic drugs, physical and mental medical treatment and access to therapy if they need it,”

a women's issue. This could be your sister, your mother, your daughter, your neighbor, or even your own intimate partner — and it likely is.

I have to admit that before I began working with the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center in 2018, I was mostly oblivious to how prevalent violence against women was around me. However, I no longer have the privilege of being so ignorant.

In fact, I now witness women walk through the doors of HCWC on a daily basis seeking support for the trauma they have experienced, often at the hands of men in my very own community. I see the locked gates at our domestic violence shelter at a hidden address, guarded by a security system and law enforcement on speed dial. I see how the shelter is almost always at capacity, sometimes with multiple families sharing one bedroom just to stay safe for the night from

Brown said. “When you’re in jail, if that’s not being treated, that can easily worsen. … It can snowball into becoming a much worse situation. A lot of that could be avoided if we have [administrative] training in dealing with this within the jail system.”

While the creation of the county’s mental health specialty court is a big step forward in the right direction for the community, there is still work to be done in order to ensure that every person — whether they are incarcerated or not — is receiving the level of mental health care they need in order to be healthy.

“We need to be aware that justice delayed is justice denied,” Brown said.

men in my community. These are things you can't unsee.

I also see some other interesting things. I see that over 90% of our staff are women and I see that 89% of our supporters on social media are women.

I see the women in my community stepping up to serve and protect their fellow women in what may be the most difficult time in their life. But where are the men? Do we truly believe that supporting women is a job just for women? It’s no wonder the phrase "toxic masculinity" is so pervasive in our culture.  Masculinity isn't toxic

I'll say it again for those in the back. Masculinity is not toxic. Traits that come to mind when I think of masculinity include strength, courage, leadership, and assertiveness — all traits that we need in the battle against domestic violence. What is toxic is using these inherently positive traits to control and

dominate those deemed weaker than oneself, which has become all too common (and often applauded) in our society.

But before we go out and grab our buddies, our pitchforks, and our sense of moral superiority, I think it is time for a reality check. The reality is a large amount of the damage done by domestic violence to our community is not physical. In fact, the wounds from emotional abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, and digital abuse often take much longer to heal than those of a physical nature. These wounds tend to hide in the depths of our individual and collective psyches.

As men in our community, it is our obligation to be role models for the other men, young men, and boys around us. It is our obligation to use our masculinity as a tool to stand against injustice happening around us. In

order to do this, we must be brave. For example, if you hear someone using language which degrades women, it is your obligation to tell them this kind of talk is unacceptable. Even as a joke, this language perpetuates the concept that women are less than and therefore are property of men. While this may seem awkward or difficult to do in the moment, we must choose to practice standing up for what is right if we are to honor our masculinity in a healthy way.

How men can step up and support victims of abuse

The purpose of this article is in no way to call out my fellow men and tell them what they are doing wrong. In fact, it is quite the opposite. This is a call to masculinity. This is simply a reminder that part of your purpose in life is to embrace your masculinity in order to better support your community. Here are a

few ways you can do that:

• Educate yourself on the dynamics of abuse. Healthy and unhealthy relationships exist on a spectrum, and domestic violence can be a complex issue. Learn about the dynamics of abuse at www.stopthehurt.org.

• Be a better bystander. If you notice someone being verbally abusive in public, and as long as you can do so safely, take a moment to ask the individual being berated if they are okay and if they need you to call anyone.

• Be a role model. There seems to be a lack of positive male role models for boys in our society. Whether it be your son, nephew, or the kid down the street, take the time to educate our youth on the right and wrong ways to treat their partner.

• Get involved. Everyone has a part to play in creating a healthier community. Learn the ways to get involved with HCWC at www.hcwc.org/ get-involved.

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Texans lose a close match with SA Davenport HS

BY ALBERT SANCHEZ WIMBERLEY –

On Friday, Oct. 7 (Homecoming night,) the Texans of Wimberley

High School (24-10) hosted The Wolves from SA Davenport HS (30-5).

The first loss of the match for the Texans came in game one with a score of 23-25. The

Texans won the second game 25-21, but could not close out the Wolves (3rd game loss 18-25 and 4th game loss 22-25).

The Texans are currently in 4th place in

district and the Wolves hold on to 1st place in district play.

The next home game for the Texans is Oct. 14 against Boerne High School.

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Texans blowout Jarrell Cougars

BY ALBERT SANCHEZ

WIMBERLEY – On Friday, Oct. 7, the Texans from Wimberley High School hosted the Cougars from Jarrell High School. e Texans were celebrating their homecoming before a large home crowd. e Texans opened their rst game of district play with a lopsided win over Jarrell HS.

e Texans' o ensive was well balanced with 227 yards of passing and 384 yards of rushing. Notable game stats were Sophomore QB Cody Stoever (No.2) 157 passing yards and 141 rushing yards on 12 carries. Senior QB Dane Hennessee (No.10) came in late in the game and passed for 70 yards.

Wide receiver Noah Birdsong led the way with 4 receptions for 63 yards. e nal score was Wimberley HS 73 and Jarrell HS 14.

e Texans' next home game is with Navarro High School on Oct. 21.

Texans crown king and queen

BY ALBERT SANCHEZ

WIMBERLEY – e Wimberley Texans capped o their homecoming festivities as they crowned their king and queen on Friday, Oct. 7, at Texans

Stadium.

During the halftime celebration, the homecoming court gathered on the eld and the king and queen were announced.

e Texan student body

voted Azula Hunter- iam as homecoming queen and Tru Couch as homecoming king.

Couch also had a great performance on the eld with 2 receptions for 42 yards.

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Cortlyn Davis (No. 14) and Mariah McCoy (No. 6) block a hard-hit ball from Davenport player Talen Dodson (No. 7).

QB Cody Stoever (No. 2) tries to break free from the grasp of Jarrell defender, Malik Davis (No. 22).

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The Wimberley Texans crowned senior Azula Hunter-Thiam as homecoming

and senior Tru Couch as homecoming king.