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County judge will allow bars to reopen at 50% HAYS COUNTY – Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra will allow bars to reopen under Governor Greg Abbott’s latest COVID-related Executive Order based in part on feedback from local elected officials. “When I saw the new order, I immediately pulled together our team

of local Hays County Recommendations from the local elected officials, as well as our health departofficials were to, among other things, ment and our emergency ask bar owners to consider utilizing management team, Alex Villalobos, Mike Jones and outdoor seating, remove 50 percent Tammy Crumley, to hear of tables, remove bar stools and have their concerns, issues and questions then discuss musical acts outside. options,” Becerra said. utilizing outdoor seating, Recommendations from among other things, ask bar owners to consider remove 50 percent of the local officials were to,

tables, remove bar stools and have musical acts outside. Guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services indicates bars would need to close by 11 p.m. for the foreseeable future. Becerra said hearing the support, ideas and plans for moving ahead with the reopening helped influ-

STAFF REPORT DRIPPING SPRINGS — Citing threats to the existing water supply posed by a contract proposed by Electro Purification (EP), the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation (DSWSP) on Oct. 12 rejected a wholesale water contract with the company. There was not a vote or formal action but the water supply’s board of directors overwhelmingly rejected the proposed terms on the contract, which were not made public. The board did, however, invite EP to submit a revised contract to be considered at its Jan. 2021 meeting. The decision was thought to have been heavily influenced by comments to the board from

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

BUDA STIMULUS, 4A

BARS TO REOPEN, 5A

Board says no to EP’s water plan

Still Budaful Stimulus 2.0 expands funds, relaxes regulations BUDA – Businesses will have another chance to apply for the Still Budaful Stimulus 2.0 program, even if they have already received funds. During the city council meeting Wednesday night, members approved the newer, laxer qualifications. The 2.0 stimulus program originally had $250,000 worth of funds and has about $168,000 left to give to businesses. Changes were made by the Buda Economic Development Corporation because it was still seeing businesses in need of help, said Traci Anderson, executive director of BEDC. The new regulations have removed the two-employee minimum, but still kept the maximum at 50 employees. There is no longer a cap on revenue loss; prior to the changes, the BEDC required businesses to show a loss of at least 25% in revenue. Anderson said that some businesses had big losses in dollar amount, but it would only show a 22% or 23% loss, so removing that regulation can help more businesses. BEDC has also increased the amount a business can receive. Previously, businesses could only get $5,000. That amount has now

ence hid decision. “The majority of mayors and other elected officials were supportive but cautious,” Becerra said. “They want to be able to tell business owners they can get back to work and earning a living but recognize that if we do, the

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Jared West in his smiling mask with Zero, unofficial mascot of the Drippin’ Wet Car Wash in Dripping Springs.

Not saving the world, but making it prettier BY ANITA MILLER

DRIPPING SPRINGS – “So should I take my mask off so folks can see I’m a smiling guy?” Jared West, owner and proprietor of Dripping Wet’ Car Wash and detailing, is only kidding, as his mask shows a smiling face. Cradled in his arm is his business’ official mascot, 13-year-old Zero, a chihuahua whose graying muzzle shows her age. West bought the business on busy Highway 290 two years ago and renamed the former Tiger Wash, as it had been called since 1998. Since then, “a bunch of new things have been popping up all around us, though there’s always going to be a need for something like this. We say we’re not out to save the world but we’re going to make it look a

The car was wash has aautomatic bay that is notable he says, because it is the “only one in 20 miles” that can accommodate dually pickups.

The business has eight bays, all self-service except the one automatic. The COVID-19 crisis affected businessat the pandemic’s beginning, but West never had to furlough any of lot prettier.” spot close to the busy his employees. “The He’s been getting roadway. car wash has social the word out on social “We let them park distancing built in,” he media, putting videos it there and it usually notes. Once he started on Facebook “whenev- sells within a couple of marketing that, things er we get an interesting days if it’s priced right.” picked right back up. car or one from anothThe highway also And even during the er service. Being here gives him a front pandemic, “A clean car on the highway affords row seat to the area’s is one of those little us a lot of visibility.” growth, which, he luxuries” that most Recently his clients says, is “incredible. A people can afford. have included the bunch of new things He also makes seaDripping Springsare opening up in this sonal adjustments. For based country band area. the annual migration Midland, whose lead West, who admits of butterflies that mess singer’s car is currently he’s always been a “big up grills and paint jobs, being detailed. “We like car fan,” added an auhe “switches up the to promote other small tomatic bay that is no- pre-soak” to include a businesses in the area,” table he says, because bug spot remover. “Evhe says. it is the “only one in 20 eryone gets a cleaner When someone miles” that can accom- car.” brings in a car they in- modate dually pickups. He has instituted tend to sell, which is a “It is higher than most, a “weeping’ system “common reason they and will get around during cold snaps so want it detailed,” he the wide fenders in the offers a prime parking back.” DRIPPIN’ WET, 4A

COUNTY BUDGET

A look at Hays County’s plan for FY 2021

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EP PLAN DENIED, 2A

How Kyle is becoming a logistics hub BY SAHAR CHMAIS KYLE – Amazon, Lowe’s, ENF Technology Co. and potentially another Fortune-500 company – all these businesses are nesting in the city of Kyle and for a good reason. But these big names were brought to Kyle using a less conventional, yet apparently effective method. Kyle has long been a primarily residential city, but logistics companies are starting to come in, bringing the city a new source of taxes while opening more job opportunities for the region. In order to expand and open the door for more companies to come in, the city had to make a somewhat risky financial decision. Instead of waiting for these companies to choose Kyle, the city contracted with Majestic Realty, had them develop large buildings, and hoped companies would make their way into the available space. This tactic may not have worked without Kyle’s

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Logistics hub: How Kyle is thriving Continued from pg. 1

already attractive amenities for logistics companies. To understand Kyle’s role, it is best to know the surrounding areas. Austin has experienced a large success, becoming like the Silicon Valley of Texas, said Brian Masterman, senior vice president of Majestic Realty Company. So what does that have to do with Kyle? Companies moving out of the crowded and expensive California first went to Austin; now Austin has become more expensive and has created difficulty in getting approval to build, Masterman said. The city is also hilly, which makes it more difficult to build industrial structures because they require flat land. Kyle, on the other hand, checked many boxes Majestic Realty was looking for: it closes the gap

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Continued from pg. 1A Hays County Commissioners Lon Shell (Pct. 3) and Walt Smith (Pct. 4), along with former Pct. 3 Commissioner Will Conley and Adam Friedman, an attorney for the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA), who all addressed the board prior to the agenda item. Additionally, TESPA Executive Director Patrick Cox submitted his organization’s position that, due to the size of the EP’s well field and the amount of pumping requested would result in a “major decline” of the Trinity Aquifer. “EP’s proposed well field is located in an area where hundreds of domestic wells provide the sole source of water supply to homes and businesses in the area,” Cox said.

between Austin and San Antonio, it is on the I-35 corridor, the land fit the developers’ needs and the city gave tax incentives. The incentives were based on a five-year tax ramp-up deal; the first year Majestic Realty pays nothing in taxes, the second year they pay 20%, then 40%, 60%, 80% and so on. The deal works as long as the buildings were not being leased. Once leased, full taxes are due. “The property was not generating tax revenue to begin with,” Mayor Travis Mitchell explained why the city struck up the deal. “What we gave up was a couple years of tax revenue – if the building remained unleased.” Mitchell said the land was not going to be generating revenue regardless, because until

someone came along to use it, it was just sitting dirt. Not long after the buildings were complete Amazon decided to open up. It increased the value of the building by equipping it with air conditioning, Mitchell said. Shortly after Amazon made the deal, Lowe’s distribution followed. Having Majestic Realty build before finding a tenant also brought more attention to the city’s logistics potential. NorthPoint Development has purchased land in Plum Creek. Mastermind said that Majestic Realty proved the market, opening up more room for others to follow. While the city had given out incentives to developers before, moving forward, that will no longer be the case.

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EDITORIAL

Our take on 2020 election PROPOSITION A: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE BONDS

This provides for $75 million in water quality protection lands, open space, parks and trails across Hays County. The county has used past park bond money well, and this package is recommended by a citizen committee. Outside financial analyats say the county can assume the debt without a tax increase, unless there’s a major downturn in land prices, in which case commissioners have indicated they would put projects on hold. You can find more about these bonds and the projects at the county website, or at an advocacy site, HaysParksForPeople.com. For our money, it’s nice to see folks planning to preserve both water and the character of what made this a place so many people wanted to move to in the first place.

DISTRICT JUDGE: A FIRST?

Sherri Tibbe did two successful terms as district attorney, retired to practice law – and now she’s back, seeking to become the first woman ever – that’s right, ever – to serve as a state district judge from Hays County. Tibbe is a smart, qualified, moderate Democrat from the Buda area with lots of support from both Ds and Rs. Junkin is relatively new to the post himself. This judgeship was only created in 2018 by the Legislature, and Junkin, a Wimberley Republican, was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbot; this is his first election, and he has not yet mounted a vigorous campaign.

STATE REP ROUND TWO (ISH)

Two years ago, Erin Zwiener, a Democrat out of Driftwood, upset Republican incumbent Jason Isaac in one of the state’s big surprises. This year there’s a rematch – kind of. Jason Isaac has since gone to work for what some call a conservative think-tank, bent on pushing the Republican Party further to the right. This year his wife, Carrie, is seeking to win back the seat. Carrie eeked out the right to oppose Zwiener after winning a brutal Republican primary battle against a moderate conservative, former party chair Bud Wymore, alienating a number of Rs along the way. Carrie can be an effective one-on-one campaigner, but hasn’t been known for her command of policy details, exemplified in a recent online debate when she could be seen frequently turning off camera, seemingly asking someone for help. Ooops. Zwiener has been pushing for more tools to regulate rock crushing plants next to residential neighborhoods, and to protect fast-growth counties with their water supplies.

A BADGE OF HONOR?

There’s an old saying in politics: any publicity is good, so long as you spell the name right. But for candidates for sheriff in Central Texas are putting that to the test. The Williamson County Republican sheriff Robert Chody has just been indicted. Here in Hays, Democratic challenger Alex Villalobos has been subject to a series of articles that are, well, not putting one’s best foot forward. To be clear, Villalobos faces no charges, denies wrong-doing, and has strong supporters. But there are questions hanging like smoke in the air, after a national nonprofit investigative journalism group teamed with the Texas Tribune to report on his dealings with an excon who was peddling COVID testing. At least four local newspapers and various TV stations have followed up, raising new issues. Villalobos has benefitted from – and his life has been complicated by – an active life, involved with his community, which some people say has posed conflicts, as a Kyle council member, the chief aide to County Judge Ruben Becera (a chief focus of the articles, and under investigation for ethical infractions), and a volunteer deputy to a constable removed from office for ethical breaches. Supporters of incumbent sheriff Gary Cutler, Republican, have complained that Villalobos is on the “Brady List,” an informal list of current and former law officers who district attorneys will not call to testify because they have ethical problems in their background. Villalobos says his is a minor issue and many Brady problems are overblown; his opponents point to the fact that his brother was convicted and removed from office as a district attorney in the Valley and doubt openly that the problem is minor. Cutler has his own issues, but they pale next to discussions about Villalobos, who had carefully cultivated an image as a hardworking councilman.

Hays Co. needs Prop. A T

his 2020 election offers “Hays Co. Proposition A”: an opportunity for voters to create new parks, protect open spaces, and preserve natural areas. At haysparksforpeople. com you can find out more about this bond for sixteen parks and open space projects. By voting for Proposition A, Hays citizens, young and old, can continue to build a lasting legacy for the beauty and enjoyment of our natural areas. Prop A celebrates and protects Hays County rivers, creeks and springs, as well as invests in recreation, sports fields, trails and public water access. Water quality protection in the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers, more fishing for families, and a skate park for our youngsters are just a few of the benefits of Prop A. The Hays County Commissioners Court in early 2020 appointed ten citizens to the Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC). In early March, POSAC began meeting via Zoom to discuss criteria and scoring for projects and how to meet the

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Guest Column by Jim Camp

goals and priorities of the 2012 Master Park Plan. POSAC held 11 public meetings from March through July and devoted up to 700 hours to presentations, study, analysis, evaluation and recommendations. POSAC also went on several COVID-safe site visits. In August, the Commissioners Court approved POSAC’s recommended 16 projects. POSAC applauds the court’s citizen-oriented process, transparency and belief in letting the people decide. In the 2007 Parks and Open Space bond election, citizens voted by a 2-1 margin with 68% approval. After voter approval, the Parks and Open Space Advisory Board (POSAB), appointed by the Commissioners Court, met publicly for months as projects were submitted. POSAB recommendations were approved by the

Commissioners Court for the Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Dripping Springs areas as well as places in between. Working with the Commissioners Court and Hays County staff, POSAB was able to leverage citizens’ investment of $30 million in bonds, matched by local partners and in-state and federal agencies, totaling $76 million. Our tax rate did not go up with this bond. Hays citizens and visitors have enjoyed these spaces for 12 years. In 2000, the county population was 97,589. The 2020 census population is estimated to be 230,000. We need to put aside land for the people’s recreational uses and preservation of our treasured natural areas before it disappears. The price of land purchases will be significantly higher in the coming years. Business and financial experts agree that this $75 million bond issuance will not increase the tax rate of 0.4337 per hundred dollars (2018-2019). We are told by legal and financial experts that if COVID-19 is still

a burden in 2021, and the economy stagnates, then the issuance of bonds can be held back. But realty, business and economic indicators say that Hays is one of the most attractive counties in Texas to live. Improving quality of life through more parks and open space only increases our county’s appeal. By voting for Proposition A (page 2 on the ballot), you are choosing to invest in our communities, outdoor recreation, and protection of our Hays County heritage. You, your family and future generations will be able to enjoy and cherish our county’s iconic landscapes, water features, and recreational areas. Early voting is from October 13-30. Election Day is November 3. For more information on voting, visit: https:// hayscountytx.com/ download/departments/ elections/2020/nov_03_ general/Vote-Centers03-Nov-General.pdf Jim Camp Hays Co. Parks and Open Space Commission Hays Co. resident since 1984

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due to the Covid-19 pandemic with statistics for cancer and heart disease ignores the simple fact that those illnesses cannot be spread from person to person. There simply is no way to get the president’s supporters to listen to public health officials or scientists specially trained to understand the threat posed by this novel corona virus, because their great leader calls it fake news. In fact, it is a no-win tactic to point out facts,

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such as Trump being the one kowtowing to the dictator in North Korea and having more of his corrupt team criminally indicted than any other president in history. If you are truly concerned for our country, please start watching and listening to non-biased news programs. Turn off the hate-based shows. Let’s renew America’s leadership in the world and bring back sanity to the Whitehouse. Pamala Carolan Buda

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LWV FORUM

Incumbent State Rep Zwiener meets with challenger Isaac BY ANITA MILLER During their League of Women Voters candidate forum on Oct. 6, District 45 State Rep. Erin Zwiener, a Democrat, pointed to her record during her first legislative term and what she would do if re-elected. Republican Carrie Isaac, challenging Zwiener for the seat, relied on themes of fighting property taxes, border security and cutting regulations on businesses. In way of introduction, Isaac said she is a “wife and mother to two teenage boys” who has been “active in the community for over 15 years.” Public education was mentioned by both. Isaac vowed to “direct more money” to teachers and classrooms.” Zwiener said she helped work to pass a massive eduction funding bill that included pay raises for educators and state funding for allday pre-K instruction. Zwiener noted that Texas Monthly magazine called her the “most savvy” of freshman legislators during her initial term and said she is “committed to common sense government” including fully funding public schools and fighting to expand Medicaid within the state “so we can all afford to see a doctor.” When moderator Dorothy Marchand asked about how they would expand Texans’ access to healthcare, given that the state ranks high in the number of both uninsured residents and maternal mortality, Isaac suggested increasing competition. She called the state’s current healthcare system “shadowy,”limiting patients “little access” to information. “We need more transparency. You need to know what something costs before you buy it, she said. “People should be able to shop around. I support policies that provide more competition and choice.” “Yes, I will answer the question,” Zwiener responded. “I will support Medicaid expansion in Texas.” She continued, “Too many Texans are one diagnosis away from bankruptcy. The biggest thing we can do is expand Medicaid to 1.5 million more Texans and bring more of the federal income tax dollars we pay back to our state,” something she said would keep rural hospitals open and create a community where “everyone” has access.” From the pandemic, Zwiener said we learned that “we are only as healthy as our sickest relative. Medicaid expansion is the way forward.” When the topic turned to Kinder Morgan’s controversial Permian Highway Pipeline and the company’s use of eminent domain to acquire right-of way, Zwiener said the company “unfortunately” chose to run it though the middle of the Texas Hill Country. “It didn’t make sense, and nothing illustrated that better than their decision to try to cross under the Blanco River not once but twice. They lost thousands of gallons of fluid when they hit a karst feature, and muddied wells . ..I will fight to, no, I will introduce legislation to create a public routing process just like with a road or electric transmission line or railroad. Eminent domain should not exist without transparency.” Isaac said that Zwiener and others who have fought Kinder Morgan’s route “accomplished nothing” and said that

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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy “worked with Kinder Morgan to get them to go around” and not under the river a second time. “I know how to work with people,” she said. Zwiener rebutted. “The coalition of folks I worked with delayed the operation by a year,” she said. “I’m confident we dissuaded other companies from coming to the Hill Country.” When asked what steps they would take to ensure all Texans can fairly exercise their voting rights, Isaac defended the way things are now done. “The process we have in Texas regarding absentee voting works well. You ask for a ballot and you get one.” She talked about how other states have different processes that they have developed and work well there. “I don’t believe states should change their processes right before an election.” On voting, Zwiener said the right to do so is sacred, despite efforts by the state to suppress. She said she supports online voter registration something already in use by most other states. “It’s secure and it works,”she said. She would also allow all Texans access to mail-in balloting. When asked about legislation that was already introduced into the Texas House that failed to become law, Zwiener mentioned decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana ,arrests for other low-level offenses and implicit bias training and “strong use of force standards” for law enforcement. Based on a civilian who was shot in the face (with “non-lethal” ammunition) during a protest in Austin, Zwiener said she will work on legislation “to ban the use of these munitions for crowd control.” Isaac said she is for bail reform, that bail should “be set at risk, not riches.” She also used the occasion to say we must “make sure to fund the police” and noted that her “opponent never talked about police officers that were actually injured during protests” and that her opponent “wants to defund” law enforcement and “voted against a bill to protect boys and girls from sex trafficking. “People are worried about their safety.”

Zwiener clarified that her vote was against a “power grab by indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton” that would strip local district attorneys of some power, which would transfer to the AG’s office and that would allow “unlimited numbers of armed teachers on our campuses.” On the subject of government assistance for small businesses and people who have lost jobs during the COVID-19 recession, Isaac reiterated that the “number one issue I’m hearing about is property taxes. They are out of control. ”She said she would implement a statewide spending cap of “population plus inflation” and used the revenue to buy down maintenance operation debt as well as eliminate Robin Hood, which “takes from every school district.” “The social safety net is broken, we learned during the pandemic,”Zwiener said, noting that the Texas Workforce Commission was operating under outdated procedures and with outdated equipment when an unanticipated number of unemployment claims came in suddenly. “we haven’t invested in our social safety net and I will work to rebuild the system. She mentioned rental and mortgage assistance as good investments because “it’s not good for the economy to have Texans homeless — that’s how you turn a recession into a depression. Property taxes are the best way to fund our schools.” She said the state backing off public school funding has put the burden on taxpayers. Each candidate also answered questions about their views on women’ healthcare and the role of government in creating a safe environment for LBGTQ students. In closing, Isaac reminded viewers she has been active in the community an dthat, “We are blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest nation” and that “churches and nonprofits do a much better job of taking care of neighbors than the government.” Zwiener said, “I am your state representative and I spent my first term fighting for every Texan and that’s something I will continue to do when re-elected” and that she wants her young daughter to grow up as she did. “Times are tough but Texans are tougher. We had lost over 16,000 Texans due to poor leadership, driven more by dogma than facts. I will put the interests of Texans first.”

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Woman killed in hit-and run BUDA – The Buda Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident which resulted in the death of 67-yearold Viola Garcez. On Saturday, Oct, 10, officers were dispatched

to the H-E-B at 15300 Interstate 35,for a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic accident. Officers learned Viola Garcez was struck in the middle of the crosswalk by a male in a Chevrolet

Silverado which fled the scene. Kyle Police were able to locate it and stop it. Jeffrey Conzemius, 58, was taken to the Hays County Jail.Garcez later died at Seton Hays Medical Center.

for them.” Zero, he says, is on the premises most days and is a real draw.“She loves everybody, and most people love her.” There’s a story behind her name. When he adopted her at just over a year old, he said he “wasn’t familiar with the type of food

or quantity a small dog like this would require, so I looked it up online. The story I read said, ‘feed the dog base on its weight.’ “So I took her to my digital bathroom scale, set her down on it, and after a few seconds the LED readout flashed “ZERO. So that was all I needed.”

Buda businesses who need assistance, even though they applied and received money, Anderson explained why they expanded their regulations. All council members

on the call approved the new changes. “Great program,” Mayor George Haehn praised the BEDC. “I’m hoping we can help as many businesses as possible in Buda.”

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Continued from pg. 1 the water keeps flowing rather than freezing up. And, he is open and all lit up 24 hours a day. “That does a couple of things. It keeps honest people honest and it’s good for people who have commercial vehicles or dump trucks. They can come in when it is convenient

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doubled. Any businesses that have applied before can reapply and receive more . The amount they can receive from all rounds is $10,000. There are still some

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What the candidates are saying The Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch asked our two candidates for 453rd District Court Judge the following questions. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they had to say.

When your client is being held in another county an hour or more away, it impairs an attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to adequately represent their clients, so the jail overcrowding issue has to be resolved.

Sherri Tibbe (D)

CANDIDATE FOR 453RD DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Q: What is the biggest issue facing Hays County district courts and how would you work to resolve It? A: The biggest issue the court will have will be working through the backlog of cases that have accumulated during the pandemic. There have not been any jury trials since before the pandemic lockdown started in March. It must be the highest priority to resume jury trials when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to do so and work to get parties their day in court. Our jail is overcrowded and the courts have to work through the backlog of cases as quickly and judiciously as possible. Q: Do you believe the Brady List should be made public? A: This question requires an answer to an issue that could be involved in litigation before the Court. Therefore, I do not think it is appropriate to answer this question when as a Judge I could be tasked with making legal decisions regarding Brady issues and whether it should be available to the public. Q: How do you view the state of indigent defense and what steps do you believe would help to better ensure defendants receive adequate legal representation? A: The State of indigent defense is beginning to improve in Hays County. I do believe the judiciary needs to take an active role in making sure that attorneys on that list are communicating regularly with their clients and providing updates. One issue that must be addressed is access to your client.

David Junkin (R)

INCUMBENT 453RD DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Q: What is the biggest issue facing Hays County district courts and how would you work to resolve it? A: The backlog of cases. About 2/3 of cases filed or re-activated yearly are civil/family cases that make up the vast majority of the backlog. Each judge is assigned 20% of the criminal cases, but civil/family cases are not assigned. The 453rd hears a disproportionate share of civil/ family cases. In the first 20 months, not only did I get the Court operational, I got more civil and family cases off the docket, tried more cases, and at the same time, helped us get to some of the lowest jail populations we have had in years. COVID interrupted jury trials until approved by the Office of Court Administration, but to keep cases moving, I was the first judge to hold hearings and trials by videoconference technology. Â I will devote the time and effort necessary to build on the progress I have already made in the short time I have been your judge. Q: Do you believe the Brady List should be made public? A: The scope of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Brady Listâ&#x20AC;? is not defined in this question and would need to be defined in order to appropriately answer. The Brady rulings are very broad, cover all potential impeachment and exculpatory evidence,

can be case specific, and are not limited to alleged wrongdoing or misconduct by officers. Â Â I have not seen the referenced list. Because the scope of what is intended by the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Brady Listâ&#x20AC;? is not limited and because district courts hear and rule on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bradyâ&#x20AC;? (and Michael Morton) matters, my answer would be specific to the evidence at issue which could cause any additional response to go farther than Judges should towards indicating how they might rule on issues that may come before them, so I cannot answer further. Â It is important to know that the orders or rulings district judges make on Brady and related issues are usually public records. Â Q: How do you view the state of indigent defense and what steps do you believe would help to better ensure defendants receive adequate legal representation? A: Good and getting better. In the 20 mos. this court has been in operation, criminal cases are now assigned to a specific court allowing for closer monitoring of cases, defendants, and attorneys. The courts also increased pay guidelines for appointed attorneys. I helped write the position description for an indigent defense coordinator (Managed Assigned Counsel) to monitor the indigent defense program Â and help ensure compliance with the Fair Defense Act. I attended the Texas Indigent Defense Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indigent Defense Workshop to get updated information on indigent defense issues. I helped get grants so that criminal defendants have access to an immigration attorney who can advise nonresident defendants on the immigration consequences of their pleas, if any, in compliance with United States Supreme Court rulings. I also helped create a magistrateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, that gives the courts/attorneys/defendants more efficient access to bond eligibility information, bond reviews, initial mental health evaluations, etc.

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LWV FORUM: SHERIFF’S RACE

Hays County Sheriff’s candidates Cutler, Villalobos point to service, law enforcement experience BY ANITA MILLER

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pation predates his time in office, and agreed that “we need first aid equipment.” It has been used to acquire weaponry. “Our officers are issued rifles that cost $600 to $800. We picked up 200 of those through the program. We don’t have any tanks or MRAPs (mine resistant ambush protect vehicles),” Cutler said. “We only get equipment we need to do our job.” Cutler again cited the most recent public safety bond and practices that predate his election when the candidates were asked about what they would do to reduce jail populations and thereby overcrowding. “It’s been a real problem long before me,” he said. He said programs like cite & release, currently in use, and cite & divert, on the horizon, can help. “People are charged but don’t have to go through our booking process. It frees up our intake,” he said. He also again referenced the bond and the jail expansion currently winding up. “We are expanding and renovating. The jail is over 30 years old,” he said, adding that the project is “moving forward, and we are looking forward to opening here in the next few weeks.” For his part, Villalobos said the majority of the bond money is going to the Public Safety building going up behind the Government Center on Old Stagecoach Road in San Marcos. He also mentioned diversionary programs and alternative court programs like the Veterans Court. “We need to utilize those initiatives.” When Marchand raised the question of how the candidates feel about de-escalation training and safe arrest practices, Villalobos again went back to basics. “We need to do a policy assessment and determine what types of issues we have in our department,” he said. “I support de-escalation training, diversity training and implicit bias training. These are programs that would create community engagement and better relationships with our community. Community policing can help prevent a lot of these issues.” Cutler said training is the key. “We do de-escalation training that is mandated by the state, for jailers as well as patrol. We also do mental health training. We expand on that, teaching guys every day. We have a mental health civilian that goes out with officers and we will continue to do that,” along with incorporation of any additional mandates from the state. When the question narrowed to guarding against racial profiling Cutler was blunt. “Racial

his experience with the pandemic as the county’s emergency management coordinator. “Ensure that we have all the equipment and I did that,” he said. “Ensure they understand how the pandemic works, how they can be infected. Require them to wear masks when appropriate to protect themselves and the community. Ensure the isolation of people who are infected so you don’t spread it through your organization, through your jail, through your community.” Cutler said the key is “educating the community and following guidelines, which we do.” He said the “entire staff” wears “masks and protective gear” and that those coming into the facility are tested if symptomatic, and that disinfection is practiced routinely. “They all know how serious it is. We al know about the deaths in the county and

across the country. We abide by the rules.” Regarding policies they would change or update, Cutler responded that it is an ongoing process. “We’re constantly changing and updating policies to fit the needs of the citizens we serve and the men and women of the Hays County Sheriffs Office.” He mentioned use of force guidelines among mandates that come from the state as well as issues relating to arrests. “We change policies constantly to keep up to date so we don’t get into any issues.” Villalobos said that if elected, he would within 90 days do a “complete and total” assessment of use of force, “how it affects officers and how it affects the community, then take those policies and update them to ensure we are providing the higher quality service.” He said he would also address “internal pro-

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motional and training policies and assessments and make sure we have an open door policy to allow individuals to come in and speak. It’s the only way to keep in touch with the front lines and the community.” The next question concerned the essential qualifications and personal characteristics essential to leading a local law enforcement agency. Villalobos said he would have an open door policy and be visible throughout the community, to be “somene who would be a student all the time.” “You have got to be trustworthy and have high integrity,” Cutler countered. “We look at this in our hiring policy. If you are on the Brady list you will not get a job. The key is to have high integrity and credibility so the public will have trust in you. You have got to lead by example.”

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Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Alex Villalobos both pointed to their experience during a League of Women Voters forum Oct. 6, though both expressed significant differences in how they would go about managing a growing and diversifying department. Cutler opened his statements by noting his 10 years as the county’s top lawman and a total of 46 years in law enforcement. “I’m a very good administrator and I’ve proven that,” Cutler said. Villalobos noted he has been in law enforcement for 14 years but also has valuable experience from being the county’s chief of staff, emergency management coordinator and city council member in Kyle. “Hays County is transitioning to a more urban county,” he said. “I’m running to bring change that serves our community.” Moderator Dorothy Marchand’s first question concerned the county’s rapid growth and how the candidates would address corresponding law enforcement needs. Growth, Cutler said, “has been an issue as long as I’ve been in office,” and pointed to the 2018 public safety bond approved by voters and how the jail expansion it funded should decrease the number of inmates outsourced to other jurisdictions. “We’ve increased patrols, we’ve put supervisors back on the streets. We have a professional to help with mental health issues and we continue to use training to better serve the community.” Villalobos countered that he would “first and foremost fix our in-house.” He said he would encourage “robust recruitment and retention” and a promotional program for existing personnel. “We need to recruit a pool of specialized people to come in. Growth in and of itself will require us to fix infrastructure, to create an environment where people want to come to work, both in-house and on the front lines. We need to communicate so we can learn what is in the best interests of county policies.” The next question dealt with the 1033 program, whereby local law enforcement agencies acquire surplus military vehicles, equipment and supplies, including maintenance and associated training, and the cost-benefit ratio. “The cost/benefit is clear,” Villalobos responded. “We are receiving equipment that will help us on the front lines, help us with emergency response.” He said his priority with the program would be emergency response and public safety as well as medical and first aid supplies that are “integral to providing high quality service.” “It’s a great program,”Cutler said, noting that the county’s partici-

profiling is not an issue in the Hays County Sheriff’s Office,” he said. However, in keeping with SB 4, he said officers will inquire about any arrested person’s immigration status and will keep them under detention if ICE requests it. “We will continue to work with ICE,” he said. Villalobos said he believes “unintended consequences” create the “idea of racial profiling” and that the issue calls for “detangling the system.” He said, “we need to build programs within the communities where these people live, empowering them to understand how the system works. I believe a complete policy assessment would allow us to undertstand.” When questioned about how, or if, they would ensure their staff enforced health and safety measures as ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott, Villalobos pointed to

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PUBLIC NOTICE • NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION • THE STATE OF TEXAS • COUNTY OF HAYS TO THE RESIDENT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:

AN ORDINANCE CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT AND GIVING NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL TO THE PURPOSES HEREOF

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, hereby finds that an election should be held to determine whether said governing body shall be authorized to issue bonds of said City in the amount and for the purposes hereinafter identified; and

WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Kyle, Texas (the “City”) has heretofore found that the funding and construction of certain improvements within the City is in the public interest; and

WHEREAS, the Council has made provision for the conduct of the City bond election to be conducted jointly with other political subdivisions in the area under the authority of Texas Election Code Chapter 271; and

WHEREAS, the City and the Hays County Elections Administrator have authority, pursuant to Chapter 31, Subchapter D, of the Texas Election Code and Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, to enter into an agreement for the Hays County Elections Administrator to conduct the City’s elections; and WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that it is in the public interest that the City’s special bond election be conducted as provided for by the Council;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:

Section 4. Propositions. At the Election there shall be submitted to the resident, qualified electors of the City the following propositions (the “Propositions”): City of Kyle Proposition A

“SHALL the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of said City in an amount not to exceed $37,000,000 for the purpose of planning, designing, constructing, improving and equipping a public safety facility, specifically a new police station and emergency operations center in the City, and other costs related thereto; such bonds to mature serially or otherwise over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years from their date, to be issued and sold in one or more series at any price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates (fixed, floating, variable or otherwise and not exceed the maximum rate prescribed by law) as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of the bonds; and whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the annual interest and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?” City of Kyle Proposition B

“SHALL the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of said City in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the planning, designing, constructing, improving and equipping of, and acquisition of real property for, parks in the city; such bonds to mature serially or otherwise over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years from their date, to be issued and sold in one or more series at any price or prices and to bear interest at any rate or rates (fixed, floating, variable or otherwise and not exceed the maximum rate prescribed by law) as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance or sale of the bonds; and whether ad valorem taxes shall be levied upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the annual interest and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity?”

Section 1. Call of Election; Date; Eligible Electors; and Hours. A special bond election (the “Election”) shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, which is seventy-eight (78) or more days from the date of the adoption of this ordinance (the “Ordinance”) within and throughout the territory of the City at which all resident, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote. The Council hereby finds that Section 5. Ballots. The ballot shall be suitholding the Election on such date is in the public able for use with an electronic voting system, interest. The hours during which the polling and shall otherwise conform to the requirements places are to be open at the Election shall be of the Election Code as to permit the electors from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the aforesaid Section 2. Conduct of Election. The measures which shall appear on the ballot subElection shall be conducted by election officers stantially as follows: of Hays County, in accordance with the Texas OFFICIAL BALLOT Election Code, Chapter 1251, Texas Government Code, and the Constitution and laws of the CITY OF KYLE PROPOSITION A State of Texas and the United States of America. [ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF The Hays County Elections Administrator will GENERAL OBLIGATION conduct the election for the City and include the BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL City’s registered voters in Hays County. The AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED early voting and election day polling locations $37,000,000 FOR THE shall all be located within Hays County and PURPOSE OF PLANNING, serve the City’s registered voters for Hays DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, County. The Hart InterCivic Verity Duo Voting IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING System shall be utilized for the Election. Paper OF A PUBLIC SAFETY ballots will be used for early voting by mail. FACILITY, SPECIFICALLY Pursuant to Chapter 31 of the Texas Election A NEW POLICE STATION AND Code, the Council finds that this Election will EMERGENCY OPERATIONS be conducted under the terms and conditions CENTER; AND THE LEVY OF A of a contract for election services between the TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. City and Hays County (the “County”) which is [ ] AGAINST attached as Exhibit “A” to this Ordinance, and hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set CITY OF KYLE PROPOSITION B out in the body of this Ordinance. Additionally, [ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL the County is hereby authorized and directed to OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE provide any other manner of notice as authoPRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO rized or required by law. EXCEED $10,000,000 FOR THE Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code proPLANNING, DESIGNING, vides that the authorities of two or more political subdivisions, that have ordered elections for the CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF, AND same day in all or part of the same territory, may ACQUISITION OF REAL enter into an agreement to hold the elections PROPERTY FOR, PARKS IN jointly in election precincts that can be served THE CITY; AND THE LEVY OF by common polling places, and the Council A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. is expressly authorizing this action. Pursuant [ ] AGAINST to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, the Council hereby finds that this Election be Section 6. Early Voting. Early voting for conducted under the terms and conditions of one the election shall be conducted jointly with or more agreements to conduct joint elections other political subdivisions. The Hays County which agreement(s) are also included in Exhibit Elections Administrator shall serve as the Early “A” to this Ordinance. Voting Clerk and shall appoint any necessary Section 3. Voting Precincts; Polling Plac- early voting clerks to assist her. es; Election Judges, Alternates, Clerks and Early Voting by Mail other Election Officials. Except as otherwise provided herein, the presently existing bound- Ballot applications shall be addressed to the Early Voting Clerk at the following address: aries and territory of the election precincts of Hays County that are wholly or partially Early Voting Clerk within the territorial boundaries of the City 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012 are hereby designated as the voting precincts San Marcos, TX 78666-5999 for the Election. The precinct numbers for the An original, signed, complete application for City’s election precincts shall be the correa ballot by mail can be emailed to elections@ sponding precinct number of each precinct co.hays.tx.us. If you are submitting your apas designated by the Hays County Elections Administrator. The election day polling places plication for ballot by mail by fax or email, the for the Election will be presented to the Coun- original, hard copy of the application MUST be mailed and received by the Early Voting Clerk cil for its approval. no later than the 4th business day after it was The Council finds the use of vote centers originally submitted. under the Countywide Polling Place Program, For the use of those voters who are entitled as described in Section 43.007 of the Texas by law to vote early by mail, the Early Voting Election Code, will result in a more convenient Clerk shall provide each voter with a ballot with voting opportunity for the voters and a more instructions to mark the ballot indicting his or efficient and cost effective administration of her vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the Proposithe election, and use of vote centers is hereby tions on the same ballots utilized for early voting approved. A list of voting precincts and polling places for each voting precinct, and, as applica- by personal appearance at the Election. The period to apply for a ballot by mail is ble, each vote center used as a polling place on January 1, 2020 through October 23, 2020. The Election Day will be presented to the Council application must be received by the Early Voting for its approval. Clerk by October 23, 2020 (mere postmarking The Council approves the appointment of by the deadline is insufficient). persons designated by the County to serve as election workers. Such proposed presiding judgEarly Voting by Personal Appearance es and alternate judges shall meet the eligibility Early voting by personal appearance for requirements of Chapter 32, Subchapter C of the Texas Election Code. The rate of pay for judges the Election shall be conducted jointly at the locations and on the dates and times specified by and clerks of the Election shall be determined the County and will be presented to the Council according to the election services agreement. for its approval. Compensable hours shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Additional Temporary Branch Election Code, as amended (the “Election Early Voting Polling Places Code”) and other applicable laws. The Temporary Branch Early Voting Polling The Council approves the appointment of Places and the dates and times for voting by persons designated by the County to serve personal appearance at the Temporary Branch on the Early Voting Ballot Board, the Central Early Voting Polling Places will be presented to Counting Station, and as deputy early voting the Council for its approval. clerks.

Section 7. Delivery of Voted Ballots; Counting; Tabulation; Canvassing of Returns; Declaring Results. In accordance with the requirements of the Election Code, the election officers shall make and deliver a written return of the Election. The Council shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the Election.

Section 8. Custodian of Records. To the extent not otherwise provided for in the election services agreement, or in any joint election agreement(s), Ms. Jennifer Holm, the City Secretary, is the custodian of records (“Custodian”) and will perform duties related to the conduct and maintenance of records of the Election as required under the Election Code during the period beginning the third (3rd) day after the approval of this Ordinance, and ending not earlier than the fortieth (40th) day after the day of the Election. In particular, the Custodian shall accept and maintain records regarding campaign expenditures that may be filed with the City. The Custodian shall maintain an office open for election duties for at least three hours each day, during regular office hours, on regular business days during the period designated in this section. The Custodian shall post notice of the location and hours of office as required by the Election Code. The Custodian shall maintain in office the documents, records and other items relating to the Election and shall be the person designated to receive documents on behalf of the City that are required by the Election Code.

Section 9. Election Information to be Provided in Spanish. The City Secretary and all other election officers appointed by the Council responsible for the preparation of notices, instructions, ordinances, resolutions, ballots and other written material pertaining to the Election shall cause each such document to be translated into and furnished to voters in both the English language and the Spanish language, in order to aid and assist voters speaking Spanish as a primary or an alternative language to properly participate in the election process. In addition, the City Secretary and other responsible election officers are hereby authorized and directed to make available to the voters having the need of an individual capable of acting as a translator and speaking both English and Spanish languages, who will assist Spanish speaking voters in understanding and participating in the election process. Section 10. Notice of Election Publication and Posting Requirements. Publication of Notice of Election

Notice of the Election, containing a substantial copy of this Ordinance, including a Spanish translation thereof, shall be published on the same day in each of two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in said City, the first of said publications to appear in said newspaper not more than thirty (30) days and not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the day of the Election. Posting of Notice of Election

Notice of the Election, containing a substantial copy of this Ordinance, in both the English and Spanish languages, shall also be posted (i) on the electronic bulletin board used by the Council to post notices of the Council’s meetings, (ii) at three (3) other public places within the City, and (iii) on the City’s Internet website, prominently and together with the notice of the election, sample ballot and the contents of the propositions, no later than the twenty-first (21st) day before the Election. Additionally, the Mayor and the City Secretary of the City, in consultation with the City’s Attorney and bond counsel, are hereby authorized and directed to provide any other manner of notice as authorized by law. A copy of this Ordinance, in both the English and Spanish languages, shall also be posted in a prominent location at each polling place on Election Day and at each early voting polling place during early voting by personal appearance.

(i) The City levied an ad valorem debt service tax rate for its outstanding debt obligations of $0.22620 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation. (j) Of the aforementioned City debt, the City considers $30,801,218 and $22,253,127 of that principal and interest, respectively, to be self-supporting debt payable from sources other than ad valorem taxes. (k) The weighted average maturity of the issue of bonds does not exceed 120% of the reasonably expected weighted average economic life of the improvements and personal property financed with the issue of bonds. If a majority of the resident, qualified electors of the City voting at the Election, including those voting early, shall vote in favor of a Proposition, then the issuance and sale of the respective bonds shall be authorized in the maximum respective amount contained therein, and such general obligation bonds shall be issued and sold at the price or prices and in such denominations determined by the Council to be in the City’s best interests. City staff shall prepare a voter information document and post such document in accordance with Section 1251.052 of the Texas Government Code. Section 12. Necessary Actions. The Mayor and the City Secretary of the City, in consultation with the City’s Attorney and bond counsel, are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code and the Federal Voting Rights Act in carrying out and conducting the Election, whether or not expressly authorized herein, including making changes or additions to polling places or procedures to the extent required or desirable or as may become necessary due to circumstances arising after the date of this Ordinance.

Section 13. Preamble Incorporation. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council.

Section 14. Inconsistent Provisions. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters found herein.

Section 15. Governing Law. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the Charter, Ordinances and Resolutions of the City of Kyle, Texas, and the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 16. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the supplication of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the Council hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without such invalid provision.

Section 17. Notice of Meeting. The Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance is adopted was posted on a bulletin board located at a place convenient to the public at the City’s administrative offices for at least seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting; that a telephonic or telegraphic notice of such meeting was given to all news media who have consented to pay any and all expenses incurred by the City in connection with providing such notice, both as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended; and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof was discussed, considered and formally acted upon. Pursuant to the March 16, 2020 proclamation issued by Governor Abbott, Section 11. Debt Service and Tax Rate this meeting may be held by videoconference in Information of the City. The following order to advance the public health goal of liminformation in provided in accordance with the iting face-to-face meetings (also called “social provisions of Section 3.009(b), Texas Election distancing”) to slow the spread of COVID-19. Code. (a) The Proposition language that will appear Some Council members may attend the meeting via videoconferencing. This meeting can be on the ballot is set forth in Section 5 hereof. (b) The purpose for which the bonds are to be viewed live online at https://www.cityofkyle. authorized is set forth in Sections 4 and 5 hereof. com/kyletv/kyle-10-live or Spectrum10. (c) The principal amount of the debt obligaSection 18. Authorization to Execute. The tions to be authorized is $47,000,000. Mayor is authorized to execute and the City (d) Taxes sufficient to pay the annual prinSecretary is authorized to attest this Ordinance cipal of and interest on the general obligation on behalf of the Council; and the Mayor is bonds may be imposed. authorized to do all other things legal and (e) The City intends to issue the bonds necessary in connection with the holding and authorized by the Propositions in a manner and consummation of the Election. in accordance with a schedule to be deterSection 19. Effective Date. This Ordinance mined by the Council based upon a number of is effective immediately upon its passage and factors, including, but not limited to, the then current needs of the City, demographic changes, approval. prevailing market conditions, assessed valuaPassed and Approved on first reading this the tions in the City and management of the City’s 6th day of October 2020. short-term and long-term interest rate exposure. PASSED AND APPROVED on first and final Market conditions, demographics and assessed valuations vary based upon a number of factors reading this the 17th day of August, 2020. /s/ Travis Mitchell, Mayor beyond the City’s control, and therefore, the City of Kyle, Texas City cannot and does not guarantee a particular interest rate or tax rate associated with the ATTEST: bonds authorized by the Propositions. As such, /s/ Jennifer Holm, City Secretary the information contained in this paragraph is City of Kyle, Texas provided solely for illustrative purposes and does not establish any limitations or restrictions EXHIBIT A or create a contract with the voters. The City currently estimates that, if the Propositions were Contract for Election Services and Joint Election Agreement(s) approved and the bonds proposed herein were authorized and issued in accordance with the SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCE City’s current estimated project plan of finance, APPROVING EARLY VOTING the maximum interest rate of the bonds is not LOCATIONS, DATES AND TIMES, AND expected to exceed 6.00%. ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS (f) If the bonds are approved, they may be FOR THE CITY OF KYLE FOR THE issued in one or more series, to mature serially, SPECIAL BOND ELECTION TO BE over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 from the date of issuance of each series of WHEREAS, the City Council of the City bonds. of Kyle, Texas (the “City Council”) and (the (g) The City, as of the date of this Ordinance, “City”), at the meeting held August 17, 2020, had outstanding an aggregate ad valorem tax-supported principal amount of debt equal to ordered a special bond election to be held on November 3, 2020 (the “Bond Election”) to $98,195,000. issue bonds of said City; and (h) The aggregate amount of the interest owed on such City debt obligations, through WHEREAS, the City Council has the respective maturity, totaled $39,753,587. authority pursuant to Chapter 85, Texas Election Continued on next page

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PUBLIC NOTICE • NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION • THE STATE OF TEXAS • COUNTY OF HAYS TO THE RESIDENT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:

Section 4. Propositions. At the Election there shall be submitted to the resident, qualified electors of the City the following propositions (the “Propositions”): City of Kyle Proposition A

Section 1. Call of Election; Date; Eligible Electors; and Hours. A special bond election (the “Election”) shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, which is seventy-eight (78) or more days from the date of the adoption of this ordinance (the “Ordinance”) within and throughout the territory of the City at which all resident, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote. The Council hereby finds that Section 5. Ballots. The ballot shall be suitholding the Election on such date is in the public able for use with an electronic voting system, interest. The hours during which the polling and shall otherwise conform to the requirements places are to be open at the Election shall be of the Election Code as to permit the electors from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the aforesaid Section 2. Conduct of Election. The measures which shall appear on the ballot subElection shall be conducted by election officers stantially as follows: of Hays County, in accordance with the Texas OFFICIAL BALLOT Election Code, Chapter 1251, Texas Government Code, and the Constitution and laws of the CITY OF KYLE PROPOSITION A State of Texas and the United States of America. [ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF The Hays County Elections Administrator will GENERAL OBLIGATION conduct the election for the City and include the BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL City’s registered voters in Hays County. The AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED early voting and election day polling locations $37,000,000 FOR THE shall all be located within Hays County and PURPOSE OF PLANNING, serve the City’s registered voters for Hays DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, County. The Hart InterCivic Verity Duo Voting IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING System shall be utilized for the Election. Paper OF A PUBLIC SAFETY ballots will be used for early voting by mail. FACILITY, SPECIFICALLY Pursuant to Chapter 31 of the Texas Election A NEW POLICE STATION AND Code, the Council finds that this Election will EMERGENCY OPERATIONS be conducted under the terms and conditions CENTER; AND THE LEVY OF A of a contract for election services between the TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. City and Hays County (the “County”) which is [ ] AGAINST attached as Exhibit “A” to this Ordinance, and hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set CITY OF KYLE PROPOSITION B out in the body of this Ordinance. Additionally, [ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL the County is hereby authorized and directed to OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE provide any other manner of notice as authoPRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO rized or required by law. EXCEED $10,000,000 FOR THE Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code proPLANNING, DESIGNING, vides that the authorities of two or more political subdivisions, that have ordered elections for the CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF, AND same day in all or part of the same territory, may ACQUISITION OF REAL enter into an agreement to hold the elections PROPERTY FOR, PARKS IN jointly in election precincts that can be served THE CITY; AND THE LEVY OF by common polling places, and the Council A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. is expressly authorizing this action. Pursuant [ ] AGAINST to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, the Council hereby finds that this Election be Section 6. Early Voting. Early voting for conducted under the terms and conditions of one the election shall be conducted jointly with or more agreements to conduct joint elections other political subdivisions. The Hays County which agreement(s) are also included in Exhibit Elections Administrator shall serve as the Early “A” to this Ordinance. Voting Clerk and shall appoint any necessary Section 3. Voting Precincts; Polling Plac- early voting clerks to assist her. es; Election Judges, Alternates, Clerks and Early Voting by Mail other Election Officials. Except as otherwise Ballot applications shall be addressed to the provided herein, the presently existing boundEarly Voting Clerk at the following address: aries and territory of the election precincts of Hays County that are wholly or partially Early Voting Clerk within the territorial boundaries of the City 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012 are hereby designated as the voting precincts San Marcos, TX 78666-5999 for the Election. The precinct numbers for the An original, signed, complete application for City’s election precincts shall be the correa ballot by mail can be emailed to elections@ sponding precinct number of each precinct co.hays.tx.us. If you are submitting your apas designated by the Hays County Elections Administrator. The election day polling places plication for ballot by mail by fax or email, the for the Election will be presented to the Coun- original, hard copy of the application MUST be mailed and received by the Early Voting Clerk cil for its approval. no later than the 4th business day after it was The Council finds the use of vote centers originally submitted. under the Countywide Polling Place Program, For the use of those voters who are entitled as described in Section 43.007 of the Texas by law to vote early by mail, the Early Voting Election Code, will result in a more convenient Clerk shall provide each voter with a ballot with voting opportunity for the voters and a more instructions to mark the ballot indicting his or efficient and cost effective administration of her vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the Proposithe election, and use of vote centers is hereby tions on the same ballots utilized for early voting approved. A list of voting precincts and polling places for each voting precinct, and, as applica- by personal appearance at the Election. The period to apply for a ballot by mail is ble, each vote center used as a polling place on January 1, 2020 through October 23, 2020. The Election Day will be presented to the Council application must be received by the Early Voting for its approval. Clerk by October 23, 2020 (mere postmarking The Council approves the appointment of by the deadline is insufficient). persons designated by the County to serve as election workers. Such proposed presiding judgEarly Voting by Personal Appearance es and alternate judges shall meet the eligibility Early voting by personal appearance for requirements of Chapter 32, Subchapter C of the Texas Election Code. The rate of pay for judges the Election shall be conducted jointly at the locations and on the dates and times specified by and clerks of the Election shall be determined the County and will be presented to the Council according to the election services agreement. for its approval. Compensable hours shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Additional Temporary Branch Election Code, as amended (the “Election Early Voting Polling Places Code”) and other applicable laws. The Temporary Branch Early Voting Polling The Council approves the appointment of Places and the dates and times for voting by persons designated by the County to serve personal appearance at the Temporary Branch on the Early Voting Ballot Board, the Central Early Voting Polling Places will be presented to Counting Station, and as deputy early voting the Council for its approval. clerks.

Section 17. Notice of Meeting. The Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance is adopted was posted on a bulletin board located at a place convenient to the public at the City’s administrative offices for at least seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting; that a telephonic or telegraphic notice of such meeting was given to all news media who have consented to pay any and all expenses incurred by the City in connection with providing such notice, both as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended; and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof was discussed, considered and formally acted upon. Pursuant to the March 16, 2020 proclamation issued by Governor Abbott, Section 11. Debt Service and Tax Rate this meeting may be held by videoconference in Information of the City. The following order to advance the public health goal of liminformation in provided in accordance with the iting face-to-face meetings (also called “social provisions of Section 3.009(b), Texas Election distancing”) to slow the spread of COVID-19. Code. (a) The Proposition language that will appear Some Council members may attend the meeting via videoconferencing. This meeting can be on the ballot is set forth in Section 5 hereof. (b) The purpose for which the bonds are to be viewed live online at https://www.cityofkyle. authorized is set forth in Sections 4 and 5 hereof. com/kyletv/kyle-10-live or Spectrum10. (c) The principal amount of the debt obligaSection 18. Authorization to Execute. The tions to be authorized is $47,000,000. Mayor is authorized to execute and the City (d) Taxes sufficient to pay the annual prinSecretary is authorized to attest this Ordinance cipal of and interest on the general obligation on behalf of the Council; and the Mayor is bonds may be imposed. authorized to do all other things legal and (e) The City intends to issue the bonds necessary in connection with the holding and authorized by the Propositions in a manner and consummation of the Election. in accordance with a schedule to be deterSection 19. Effective Date. This Ordinance mined by the Council based upon a number of is effective immediately upon its passage and factors, including, but not limited to, the then current needs of the City, demographic changes, approval. prevailing market conditions, assessed valuaPassed and Approved on first reading this the tions in the City and management of the City’s 6th day of October 2020. short-term and long-term interest rate exposure. PASSED AND APPROVED on first and final Market conditions, demographics and assessed valuations vary based upon a number of factors reading this the 17th day of August, 2020. /s/ Travis Mitchell, Mayor beyond the City’s control, and therefore, the City of Kyle, Texas City cannot and does not guarantee a particular interest rate or tax rate associated with the ATTEST: bonds authorized by the Propositions. As such, /s/ Jennifer Holm, City Secretary the information contained in this paragraph is City of Kyle, Texas provided solely for illustrative purposes and does not establish any limitations or restrictions EXHIBIT A or create a contract with the voters. The City Contract for Election Services and Joint Election currently estimates that, if the Propositions were Agreement(s) approved and the bonds proposed herein were authorized and issued in accordance with the SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCE City’s current estimated project plan of finance, APPROVING EARLY VOTING the maximum interest rate of the bonds is not LOCATIONS, DATES AND TIMES, AND expected to exceed 6.00%. ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS (f) If the bonds are approved, they may be FOR THE CITY OF KYLE FOR THE issued in one or more series, to mature serially, SPECIAL BOND ELECTION TO BE over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 from the date of issuance of each series of WHEREAS, the City Council of the City bonds. (g) The City, as of the date of this Ordinance, of Kyle, Texas (the “City Council”) and (the “City”), at the meeting held August 17, 2020, had outstanding an aggregate ad valorem tax-supported principal amount of debt equal to ordered a special bond election to be held on November 3, 2020 (the “Bond Election”) to $98,195,000. issue bonds of said City; and (h) The aggregate amount of the interest owed on such City debt obligations, through WHEREAS, the City Council has the respective maturity, totaled $39,753,587. authority pursuant to Chapter 85, Texas Election

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PUBLIC NOTICE • NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION • THE STATE OF TEXAS • COUNTY OF HAYS TO THE RESIDENT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS:

Section 4. Propositions. At the Election there shall be submitted to the resident, qualified electors of the City the following propositions (the “Propositions”): City of Kyle Proposition A

Section 1. Call of Election; Date; Eligible Electors; and Hours. A special bond election (the “Election”) shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, which is seventy-eight (78) or more days from the date of the adoption of this ordinance (the “Ordinance”) within and throughout the territory of the City at which all resident, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote. The Council hereby finds that Section 5. Ballots. The ballot shall be suitholding the Election on such date is in the public able for use with an electronic voting system, interest. The hours during which the polling and shall otherwise conform to the requirements places are to be open at the Election shall be of the Election Code as to permit the electors from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the aforesaid Section 2. Conduct of Election. The measures which shall appear on the ballot subElection shall be conducted by election officers stantially as follows: of Hays County, in accordance with the Texas OFFICIAL BALLOT Election Code, Chapter 1251, Texas Government Code, and the Constitution and laws of the CITY OF KYLE PROPOSITION A State of Texas and the United States of America. [ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF The Hays County Elections Administrator will GENERAL OBLIGATION conduct the election for the City and include the BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL City’s registered voters in Hays County. The AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED early voting and election day polling locations $37,000,000 FOR THE shall all be located within Hays County and PURPOSE OF PLANNING, serve the City’s registered voters for Hays DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, County. The Hart InterCivic Verity Duo Voting IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING System shall be utilized for the Election. Paper OF A PUBLIC SAFETY ballots will be used for early voting by mail. FACILITY, SPECIFICALLY Pursuant to Chapter 31 of the Texas Election A NEW POLICE STATION AND Code, the Council finds that this Election will EMERGENCY OPERATIONS be conducted under the terms and conditions CENTER; AND THE LEVY OF A of a contract for election services between the TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. City and Hays County (the “County”) which is [ ] AGAINST attached as Exhibit “A” to this Ordinance, and hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set CITY OF KYLE PROPOSITION B out in the body of this Ordinance. Additionally, [ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL the County is hereby authorized and directed to OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE provide any other manner of notice as authoPRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO rized or required by law. EXCEED $10,000,000 FOR THE Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code proPLANNING, DESIGNING, vides that the authorities of two or more political subdivisions, that have ordered elections for the CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF, AND same day in all or part of the same territory, may ACQUISITION OF REAL enter into an agreement to hold the elections PROPERTY FOR, PARKS IN jointly in election precincts that can be served THE CITY; AND THE LEVY OF by common polling places, and the Council A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. is expressly authorizing this action. Pursuant [ ] AGAINST to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, the Council hereby finds that this Election be Section 6. Early Voting. Early voting for conducted under the terms and conditions of one the election shall be conducted jointly with or more agreements to conduct joint elections other political subdivisions. The Hays County which agreement(s) are also included in Exhibit Elections Administrator shall serve as the Early “A” to this Ordinance. Voting Clerk and shall appoint any necessary Section 3. Voting Precincts; Polling Plac- early voting clerks to assist her. es; Election Judges, Alternates, Clerks and Early Voting by Mail other Election Officials. Except as otherwise Ballot applications shall be addressed to the provided herein, the presently existing boundEarly Voting Clerk at the following address: aries and territory of the election precincts of Hays County that are wholly or partially Early Voting Clerk within the territorial boundaries of the City 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012 are hereby designated as the voting precincts San Marcos, TX 78666-5999 for the Election. The precinct numbers for the An original, signed, complete application for City’s election precincts shall be the correa ballot by mail can be emailed to elections@ sponding precinct number of each precinct co.hays.tx.us. If you are submitting your apas designated by the Hays County Elections Administrator. The election day polling places plication for ballot by mail by fax or email, the for the Election will be presented to the Coun- original, hard copy of the application MUST be mailed and received by the Early Voting Clerk cil for its approval. no later than the 4th business day after it was The Council finds the use of vote centers originally submitted. under the Countywide Polling Place Program, For the use of those voters who are entitled as described in Section 43.007 of the Texas by law to vote early by mail, the Early Voting Election Code, will result in a more convenient Clerk shall provide each voter with a ballot with voting opportunity for the voters and a more instructions to mark the ballot indicting his or efficient and cost effective administration of her vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the Proposithe election, and use of vote centers is hereby tions on the same ballots utilized for early voting approved. A list of voting precincts and polling places for each voting precinct, and, as applica- by personal appearance at the Election. The period to apply for a ballot by mail is ble, each vote center used as a polling place on January 1, 2020 through October 23, 2020. The Election Day will be presented to the Council application must be received by the Early Voting for its approval. Clerk by October 23, 2020 (mere postmarking The Council approves the appointment of by the deadline is insufficient). persons designated by the County to serve as election workers. Such proposed presiding judgEarly Voting by Personal Appearance es and alternate judges shall meet the eligibility Early voting by personal appearance for requirements of Chapter 32, Subchapter C of the Texas Election Code. The rate of pay for judges the Election shall be conducted jointly at the locations and on the dates and times specified by and clerks of the Election shall be determined the County and will be presented to the Council according to the election services agreement. for its approval. Compensable hours shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Additional Temporary Branch Election Code, as amended (the “Election Early Voting Polling Places Code”) and other applicable laws. The Temporary Branch Early Voting Polling The Council approves the appointment of Places and the dates and times for voting by persons designated by the County to serve personal appearance at the Temporary Branch on the Early Voting Ballot Board, the Central Early Voting Polling Places will be presented to Counting Station, and as deputy early voting the Council for its approval. clerks.

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Abuse reports decreased at height of pandemic, but incidents continued BY SAHAR CHMAIS

help from all sectors of the HCWC decreased. Numbers can be deThe crisis line anceiving.The Hays-Caldwell swered 258 calls in March, Women’s Center (HCWC) but that number slowly observed this bitter truth increased; in June, they during the heights of the served 498 calls. This pandemic that silenced number dramatically the voice of many abuse dropped in July to 266, a victims. time when the coronaviAt the beginning of the rus had increased in Texas. COVID-19 outbreak, the These numbers bounced number of people seeking back a little in August housing and other help to 334 calls, Rodriguez from the HCWC went said, but the numbers for down and the number of September are not yet reported child-abuse cas- calculated. es decreased. That is not Temporary housing because sexual, physical is another service in the and mental abuse was HCWC that experienced dissolving; rather, people a large dip in victims. were no longer reaching Starting in March, the out for help because they shelter was almost at cawere stunted by the fear of pacity, housing 24 victims. the coronavirus. In April, that number “We were just like, what dropped to 10 and May is going on here,” said Me- brought only five people lissa Rodriguez, director of living at the shelter. community partnerships “That month with for HCWC. “There was the five victims was the concern for what peohighest month with the ple were going through; crisis line calls,” Rodriguez we know it was not that explained the connection domestic violence went between the numbers. down, but people were ex- “People were calling, periencing it at home and needing shelter. We had a could not go anywhere.” lot of people approved to Not only had incidents come in, but they did not. of violence remained, but They were in fear of ‘am Rodriguez said that during I making it worse?’ They this time there might have stayed home to make sure been an uptick in violence. they are safe from the There are some people virus.” who were experiencing Despite the shelter’s violence in their home or successful effort at sanirelationship for the first tizing, people were afraid time because of the panof coming in and being demic, Rodriguez said. around people they did Many people who were not know, potentially conalready barely making tracting the coronavirus. ends meet found themRodriguez said that no one selves jobless or in a much at the shelter contracted worse financial situation. COVID-19, but people This was one of the factors were still afraid, especially that led to more mental victims with children. and financial abuse, RoIn August, the numbers driguez explained. rose to 35 victims, but Shortly after the panRodriguez said that influx demic hit, victims seeking can be partially attributed

to hurricane victims seeking shelter. Children were not exempt from the trend. Generally, schools are the biggest reporters of child abuse, but when schools closed, the number of reports went down. Rodriguez said that even though HCWC saw a dip in child abuse reports, they never decreased as much as the numbers of those seeking shelter. “We were worried about those kids who were staying in abusive homes,” Rodriguez said. “Knowing overall reports have decreased dramatically, but still wanting folks to know that it’s important to check in on the kids they know and report if they are concerned about their safety.” The number of kids receiving the help they need is climbing back up. HCWC has an exam room for forensic medical exams that is being used now more than ever, which is not a good thing, according to Rodriguez , yet she is grateful they offer the resource. Hospitalizations are another spot HCWC saw a shift in numbers. For the last two years, Rodriguez said they have seen an increase in hospitalizations for sexual and domestic abuse. But the numbers dropped to four hospitalized victims in March, three in April, six in May, and down to three in June. In July, there were only two reported hospitalizations, but similar to the previous trends, August had an increase in reports of eight victims. Rodriguez expects these numbers to continue to rise now that universi-

ties have resumed their sessions. University abuse incidents tend to primarily have sexual assault victims and some dating violence, Rodriguez explained. Overall, violence reports are increasing again, but that does not mean that everyone has access. “Since things are seemingly settling down,” Rodriguez told the Hays Free Press/News Dispatch, “people are starting to feel safer and that they can come. It’s a challenge and I don’t think we can get to enough people. It doesn’t matter how much outreach we do; people will still not know where to go.” Victims may know where to go for help but they are unsure if they should make that move. They may also fear the next step, unsure of what may happen after they move into a temporary shelter. HCWC extends help not only to those in need of shelter; some instances, a victim needs counseling. Since the coronavirus has limited in-person access, HCWC has moved their counseling services by phone or through video. “One of the best things we get to do is help people recover,” Rodriguez spoke about how she stays optimistic in her job, “that is a privilege. We can see them come in the worst case and help them leave at their best. It does make a difference.” If you or someone know you is dealing with an abusive relationship, reach out to your local sources. The number for HCWC’s confidential crisis line is 512-396-HELP, or 800-700-HCWC.

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Tigers outlast Lockhart in 76-40 5A shootout STAFF REPORT LOCKHART – On a Friday where offensive fireworks were plentiful, the Dripping Springs Tigers’ arsenal ultimately shined brightest. A five touchdown, 403-yard passing performance from sophomore Tiger quarterback Austin Novosad played a vital role in helping Dripping Springs outlast the Lockhart Lions in a historic 76-40 shootout. Altogether, Dripping Springs and Lockhart combined for 1,371 total yards across 140 plays in the contest. The Tigers shouldered most of the load by gaining a single-game school record 844 total yards, shattering the previous record (671) which had stood for 50 years. In addition, Dripping Springs 76 point outburst is now the most ever scored by a Tiger team in a single game, breaking the previous mark of 70 points set in 2018. Dripping Springs (2-1) rapidly leapt out to a 34-6 lead at halftime aided by a 77-yard touchdown pass from Novosad to wide receiver Cameron O’Banan. Dripping Springs continued the onslaught early in the third quarter by scoring an additional 14 unanswered points to take a 48-6 lead.

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Trey Webb (59) and Mitchell Sepulveda (75) block for Durand Hill (5) who carried the ball nine times for 81 yards and a score during the opener against Akins.

Hays crushes Akins 42-7 in district 26-6A opener STAFF REPORT

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Starting quarterback Austin Novosad garnered a lot of attention Friday night against Lockhart. The sophomore passed for 403 yards, completing 20 of 29 passes with 5 touchdown tosses to Cameron O’Banan.

O’Banan finished with a school-record 265 yards receiving on 10 catches and five touchdowns. Novosad went 20 of 29 for 403 yards passing and

five scores, while running back Hunter Miller gained 193 yards rushing on 12 carries and three

TIGERS BEAT LOCKHART, 4B

AUSTIN – Fifteen unanswered second quarter points paced the Hays football team in a 42-7 district opening win over the Akins Eagles Friday at Burger Stadium. Hays (2-1, 1-0) exacted most of its damage on the ground by amassing 345 rushing yards in the game. Hays senior wide receiver Michael Boudoin III led the way with 138 yards on nine carries and a pair of rushing touchdowns, while senior quarterback Durand Hill carried the

DISTRICT 26-6A STANDINGS Westlake 1-0 Lake Travis 1-0 Hays 1-0 Austin 1-0 Akins 0-1 Bowie 0-1 San Marcos 0-1 Del Valle 0-1

ball nine times for 81 yards and a score. Leading 13-7 after a quarter, Hays padded its advantage with a 60-yard touchdown run by Boudoin, followed by a 51-yard

touchdown run by Hill. A 33-yard Thomas Skrovan field goa gave Hays a 28-7 halftime lead. Hays added 14 more points in the final frame which included a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown. On the defensive side, Hays forced four total Eagle turnovers in the contest and limited Akins to 115 total yards on offense. Hays returns home Friday when it hosts Lake Travis for homecoming at Bob Shelton Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Jaguar football can’t hold on against Alamo Heights BY SEAN ALLEN

The first drive of the game didn’t start off too hot for the Johnson High Jags as they were hampered by a penalty and a loss of yardage. However, with the help of an additional penalty, they were able to create some distance with the Alamo Heights Mules starting off their own 47 yard line. But the back and forth struggle was too much as the Jags fell to the Mules 27-20. Shortly after, Mules quarterback James Sobey rolled to his left, scoring on a 15-yard quarterback keeper at the 3:25 mark. It was a short drive when the Jaguars took over, as they gained only 13 yards on the second drive and

were forced to punt. On the ensuing drive, the Mules marched into the Jags’ end zone leading to kicker Phong Bein scoring his first field goal of the night with 10:57 left in the second quarter, bringing the score to 10-0. On the Jags first drive of the second quarter, it started off great but on just the third play, a costly fumble ensued leading to a turnover past midfield at the 44 yard line. Despite the positioning, the Mules weren’t able to move the chains. The Jags then had a 14-play drive capped off with a faked handoff with wide receiver/tight end Rich Kelley scoring on 9-yard touchdown run while avoiding two wouldbe tacklers at 4:28 in the second quarter. The extra

point attempt was blocked, leaving the score of 10-6. The Mules came back with a vengeance and made it to within half a yard of the end zone with the help of a penalty. But minutes later, a penalty after a goal line stand led to Bein kicking his second field goal of the night on fourth down with 22.9 seconds left in the half leading to build the Mules’ lead to 13-6. The Jaguars’ first drive of the second half started with great field position at their own 37 yard line, after a 10 yard punt, but it was short-lived after a fumble occurred on the first play. A turnover on downs then occurred which led to a drive saved on fourth down by a 19-yard reception from the Jaguar wide receiver Quincy Ervin. On

the next play, quarterback Jesse Medina ran in for 7 yard touchdown. The extra point attempt was no good, bringing the score to 13-12 with 4:32 left in the third quarter. The Jags later recovered a fumble but back-to-back punts ensued on the following drives. Into the fourth quarter the Jags picked up steam, as Medina torched the field with a massive 86-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Ethan McCallister. Kelly then scored a twopoint conversion leading to the Jags’ first lead of the game 20-13 with 8:40 in the fourth quarter. The Mules didn’t back down from the challenge as they orchestrated a 5-play 60-yard touchdown drive on a pass from quarterback Chase Christianson to wide

receiver Rett Anderson. The game was now tied, at 20-20 with 6:57 remaining. On the next set of drives, the Jags were unable to capitalize after a turnover on downs at the 47-yard line which led to Mules’ Anderson hauling in a second touchdown reception putting the game out of reach at 26-20. Medina completed 18 of his 26 pass attempts for 274 yards and a touchdown to six different targets finishing with a passer rating just shy of 117 yards. Even with a 20-yard run from Ethan McAllister, the Jaguars were only able to put up 75 yards on a combined 31 carries. Jags wide receiver Kelly led the team by hauling in eight receptions for 78 yards while running back McAllister brought in three

catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Conner Crabtrey had a career night collecting fourcatches for 48 yards. Leading the way on defense for the Jaguars were their upperclassmen. Cornerback Benicio Zapata finished the game with 11 tackles, while outside linebacker Alex Izaguirre and cornerback Daz Castro tallying 10 and 8 tackles respectfully. The Jaguars kept it close despite having three costly fumbles. Coming up on Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Johnson Jaguars will be searching for their second home win at Bob Shelton Stadium, as they take on the San Antonio McCollum Cowboys who are searching for their first win since their 2018 season.

NOTICE OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS • (AVISO DE ELECCION GENERAL Y ESPECIAL) To the registered voters of the County of Hays, City of Kyle, Texas: (A los votantes registrados del Condado de, Hays, Ciudad de Kyle, Texas:)

Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., November 3rd 2020, for voting in the following elections: (Notifíquese por la presente, que las casillas electorales citadas abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 3rd de noviembre de 2020 para votar en las siguientes elecciones:)

son vinculantes cuando el consejo desea saber, en forma informal, la opinión de los votantes de la ciudad sobre un tema en específico? Impacto fiscal previsto: Se estima que la aprobación de la Propuesta E no impactará las finanzas de la ciudad de Kyle.

City of Kyle, Charter Amendment, Proposition F - Police Department Oversight

Shall Article VII, Section 7.06 of the City Charter be amended to provide that police department procedures and policies shall be subject to review and modification by the City Council, General Election: To elect Mayor from the to require the Police Chief to provide the City City at large, and Councilmember District Council with an annual report about police de2 and Councilmember District 4, both from partment operations, and to provide for the City single-member districts Council to establish a committee with oversight Eleccción General: Para elegir Alcalde de la over standard operating policies and strateciudad en general, y un Miembro del Consejo gies, data sharing, and use of resources of the de Distrito 2 y un Miembro del Consejo de Dis- police department for the purpose of promoting trito 4, ambos de distritos de miembro único.) public safety, transparency, and crime reduction through community policing models? Special Election: To permit electors to vote “Yes” or “No” on the following propositions Anticipated Fiscal Impact: It is estimated on whether the Charter of the City of Kyle there would be no financial impact on the should be amended: City of Kyle should Proposition F pass. Elección Especial: Para permitirles a los votantes poder votar “Si” o “No” en las Enmienda de la Carta de la Ciudad siguientes proposiciones sobre si la Carta de la de Kyle, Prop. F - Supervisión del Ciudad de Kyle debe ser enmendada: Departamento de Policía

¿Deberá enmendarse la sección 7.06 del artículo VII, de la Carta constitutiva de la ciudad para que disponga que: los procedimientos y Shall Article I, Section 1.07, and Article II, las normas del departamento de policía estarán Section 2.01, of the City Charter be amended to sujetos a revisión y modificación por parte del require consent to annexation of land by the City Concejo municipal, el Jefe de Policía deberá as required by state law and to conform annexproporcionarle al Concejo Municipal un ation and disannexation procedures to state law? informe anual sobre las operaciones del deparAnticipated Fiscal Impact: It is estimated there tamento de policía, y que el Concejo municipal deberá establecer un comité que supervisará would be no financial impact on the City of las normas, operaciones y estrategias esKyle should Proposition C pass. tándares del cuerpo policial, el intercambio de datos y el uso de los recursos del departamento Enmienda a la Carta constitutiva de la de policía con el fin de promover la seguridad Ciudad de Kyle, Propuesta C – Anexión pública, la transparencia y una reducción de la ¿Deberán enmendarse las secciones 1.07 del delincuencia fomentando el uso de modelos de artículo 1, y 2.01 del artículo II de la Carta con- policía comunitaria? stitutiva de la Ciudad de forma que requiera la Impacto fiscal previsto: Se estima que la aprobación de los dueños de las propiedades a anexarse o separarse de la Ciudad tal como ex- aprobación de la Propuesta F no impactará ige la ley estatal y para ajustar los procedimien- las finanzas de la ciudad de Kyle. tos de anexión y separación a la ley estatal? City of Kyle, Charter Amendment, Impacto fiscal previsto: Se estima que la Proposition G - Non- Substantive aprobación de la Propuesta C no impactará las Shall Section 13.11 (Non-substantive Revisions) finanzas de la ciudad de Kyle. of the City Charter be added to grant the City Council authority to make non-substantive City of Kyle, Charter Amendment, revisions to the City Charter for numbering, Proposition D - Election Precincts spelling, grammar, cross-references, and punctuand Polling Places ation without obtaining separate approval of the Shall Article V, Section 5.06 of the City Char- voters in a Charter amendment election? ter be amended to provide that the election Anticipated Fiscal Impact: It is estimated precincts for City elections are those established by ordinance or state law and to provide there would be no financial impact on the that City Hall may be one of the polling places City of Kyle should Proposition G pass. during City elections? Enmienda de la Carta de la Ciudad de Kyle, Anticipated Fiscal Impact: It is estimated there Prop. G - Cambios no sustantivos would be no financial impact on the City of ¿Deberá añadirse una sección 13.11 (ReviKyle should Proposition D pass. siones no sustantivas) a la Carta constitutiva de la ciudad que le otorga al Concejo municipal Enmienda de la Carta constitutiva de la autoridad de realizar cambios no sustantivos la Ciudad de Kyle, Prop. D - Distritos a la misma, como cambios de numeración, Electorales y centros de votación ortografía, gramática, referencias cruzadas y ¿Deberá enmendarse la sección 5.06 del puntuación sin tener que obtener la aprobación artículo V, de la Carta constitutiva de la ciudad de los votantes por medio de unos comicios? para disponer que los distritos electorales para las elecciones municipales sean los establecidos Impacto fiscal previsto: Se estima que la por ordenanza o ley estatal y que el Ayuntamien- aprobación de la Propuesta G no impactará las finanzas de la ciudad de Kyle. to pueda ser uno de los centros de votación? City of Kyle, Charter Amendment, Proposition C - Annexation

Impacto fiscal previsto: Se estima que la aprobación de la Propuesta D no impactará las finanzas de la ciudad de Kyle. City of Kyle, Charter Amendment, Proposition E - Council- Initiated Non-Binding Ballot Propositions

• Exhibit A – Substantive City Charter Amendments Substantive Text Changes on next page • (Anexo A – Enmiendas de la Carta de la Ciudad Sustantiva Cambios de Texto Sustantivos en la página siguiente)

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para boletas de votación Shall Article VI, Section 6.15 (Non-binding Ballot Propositions) be added to the City Charter adelantada por correo deberán enviarse a:) to authorize the City Council to call elections on Jennifer Anderson ballot propositions that are non-binding in nature Early Voting Clerk when the council wishes to obtain an informal Secretario de Votación Temprana 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012 indication of the city's voters on an issue? Address (Dirección) Anticipated Fiscal Impact: It is estimated there San Marcos, Tx 78666-5999 would be no financial impact on the City of City (Ciudad) Zip Code (Codigo Postal) Kyle should Proposition E pass. Enmienda de la Carta constitutiva de la Ciudad de Kyle, Prop. E Prpropuesta no vinculantes

¿Deberá enmendarse la Carta constitutiva de la ciudad añadiéndole la sección 6.15 al artículo VI, (propuestas de votación no vinculantes) que autoriza al Concejo municipal a convocar elecciones sobre propuestas de votación que no

Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: October 23rd, 2020. (Las solicitudes para boletas de votación adelantada por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el: Octubre 23, 2020) Issued this the 5th day of October, 2020.

On Election Day a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below: (El día de las elecciones, los votantes podrán votar en cualquiera de las ubicaciones nombradas abajo:) Day and Hours of Operation (Día y Horas Hábiles) Tuesday, November 3rd 7 AM - 7 PM Martes, 3 de Noviembre 7 AM - 7 PM Location of Election Day Polling Places: (Ubicación de los lugares de votación del día de las elecciones) • • • • • • • • • • • •

HCISD Admin. Arnold Trans. Building - 3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle Kyle City Hall - 100 W. Center Street, Kyle Live Oak Academy High School - 4820 Jack C. Hays Trail, Kyle Hays County Government Center - 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Northwest Conference Rooms, San Marcos Hays County Transportation – Yarrington Building - 2171 Yarrington Road, San Marcos Live Oak Health Partners (formerly County Health Department) - 401 Broadway Street #C, San Marcos Texas State University Performing Arts Center - 405 Moon Street, San Marcos Buda City Hall 405 East Loop Street, Building 100, Buda Dripping Springs Ranch Park - 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs Hays County Precinct 4 Office - 195 Roger Hanks Parkway, Dripping Springs Scudder Primary School - 400 Green Acres Drive, Wimberley Wimberley Community Center - 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley

For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below and the locations listed in Exhibit B: (Para el voto anticipado, un elector puede votar en cualquiera de los lugares enumerados a continuación y los lugares en Anexo B:) Days and Hours of Operation (Días y Horas Hábiles) Tuesday, October 13th - October 16th 10 AM - 7 PM Martes, 13 de octubre - Viernes, 16 de octubre 10 AM - 7 PM Saturday October 17th 7 AM - 7 PM Sábado 17 de octubre 7 AM - 7 PM Sunday October 18th 1 PM - 6 PM Domingo 18 de octubre 1 PM - 6 PM Monday October 19th - Friday October 23 10 AM - 7 PM Lunes 19 de Octubre - Viernes 23 de Octubre 10 AM - 7 PM Saturday, October 24th 7 AM — 7 PM Sábado, 24 de octubre 7 AM — 7 PM Sunday October 25th 1 PM — 6 PM Domingo 25 de octubre 1 PM — 6 PM Monday, October 26th — Friday, October 30th 7 AM — 7 PM Lunes, 26 de octubre — Viernes 30 de octubre 7 AM — 7 PM Locations for Early Voting Polling Places (Ubicaciones para los lugares de votación temprana) KYLE • Chapa Middle School - 3311 Dacy Lane • HCISD Admin – Arnold Transportation Building (formerly the bus barn) 21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Road • Hays County Precinct 2 Office - 5458 FM 2770 • Kyle City Hall - 100 West Center Street • Live Oak Academy High School - 4820 Jack C. Hays Trail • Tobias Elementary School - 1005 FM 150 • Wallace Middle School - 1500 West Center Street UHLAND • Uhland Elementary School - 2331 High Road SAN MARCOS • Calvary Baptist Church - 1906 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road • Centro Cultural Hispano - 211 Lee Street • Dunbar Center - 801 Martin Luther King Drive • First Baptist Church San Marcos - 325 West McCarty Lane • Hays County Government Center - 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Northwest Conference Rooms • Hays County Transportation – Yarrington Building - 2171 Yarrington Road • Live Oak Health Partners (formerly County Health Department) - 401 Broadway Street #C • Promiseland Church - 1650 Lime Kiln Road • San Marcos Activity Center - 501 East Hopkins Street • San Marcos Fire Station #5 - 100 Carlson Circle • San Marcos Housing Authority/CM Allen Homes - 820 Sturgeon Drive, San Marcos • Sinai Pentecostal Church - 208 Laredo Street • South Hays Fire Station #12 - 8301 Ranch Road 12 • Stone Brook Seniors Community - 300 South Stagecoach Trail • Texas State University Performing Arts Center - 405 Moon Street BUDA • Buda City Hall - 405 East Loop Street, Building 100 • Buda Elementary Upper Campus - 300 San Marcos Street • Hays Hills Baptist Church - 1401 North FM 1626 • McCormick Middle School - 5700 Dacy Lane • Southern Hills Church of Christ - 3740 FM 967 DRIPPING SPRINGS • Dripping Springs Ranch Park - 1042 Event Center Drive • Hays County Precinct 4 Office - 195 Roger Hanks Parkway AUSTIN • Belterra Centre - 151 [688] Trinity Hills Drive • North Hays County Fire/Rescue Station #2 – Driftwood Battalion - 15850 FM 1826 WIMBERLEY • Cypress Creek Church - 211 Stillwater • Scudder Primary School - 400 Green Acres Drive • VFW Post #6441 - 401 Jacobs Well Road • Wimberley Community Center - 14068 Ranch Road 12

Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • October 14, 2020 CONTINUED CONTINUEDFROM FROMPREVIOUS PREVIOUSPAGE PAGE EXHIBIT EXHIBITAA Article I. Incorporation, Article I. Incorporation,Form Formof of Government Governmentand andPowers Powersof ofthe theCity City Sec. Sec.1.07. 1.07.––Annexation Annexationand andDisannexDisannexation. ation. The Thecouncil councilmay mayby byordinance ordinanceunilaterally unilaterally annex annexorordisannex disannexany anyland, land,property propertyor or territory territoryupon uponits itsown owninitiative, initiative,or orupon uponaa petition petitionsubmitted submittedby byaamajority majorityof ofthe thevoters voters residing residingwithin withinthe theterritory territorybeing beingannexed annexed orordisannexed, disannexed,upon uponpetition petitionby bythe theowners owners ofofproperty, property,ororupon uponaapetition petitionsigned signedby byaa majority majorityofofthe theproperty propertyowners ownersininaaplatted platted subdivision, subdivision,as asauthorized authorizedby byapplicable applicable law. law.The Thecouncil councilmay maydisannex disannexor orrelease release extraterritorial extraterritorialjurisdiction jurisdictionwhen whenininthe thebest best interest interestofofthe thecity. city.The Theprocedure procedurefor forthe the establishment, establishment,modification modificationor orextension extensionof of the thecity cityboundaries, boundaries,and andthe theannexation annexationor or disannexation disannexationof ofterritory, territory,will willbe beapplied applied ininaamanner mannerconsistent consistentwith withapplicable applicable State Statelaw. law.Absent Absentprocedures proceduresbeing beingesestablished tablishedby byState Statelaw, law,prior priorto toexercising exercising said saidrights rightstotoannex annexor ordisannex disannexterritory, territory, one onepublic publichearing hearingwill willbe beheld heldat atleast least ten ten(10) (10)but butnot notmore morethan thantwenty twenty(20) (20) days daysafter afternotice noticeof ofsuch suchpublic publichearings hearings are arepublished publishedin inaanewspaper newspaperof ofgeneral general circulation circulationthroughout throughoutthe thecity. city.AdditionAdditionally, ally,notices noticeswill willappear appearin inany anyofficial official means meansofofpublic publicdissemination disseminationestablished established by bythe theCity CityCouncil. Council.The Theprocedure procedurefor forthe the establishment, establishment,modification modificationor orextension extensionof of the thecity cityboundaries, boundaries,and andthe theannexation annexationor or disannexation disannexationof ofterritory, territory,may maynot notbe beinconinconsistent sistentwith withany anyapplicable applicablerequirements requirementsand and limitations limitationsestablished establishedby bystate statelaw; law;provided provided that thatabsent absentprocedures proceduresbeing beingestablished established by bystate statelaw lawthe theaction actionmay maybe betaken takenby by ordinance ordinanceadopted adoptedafter aftertwo twopublic publichearings hearings are areheld heldatatleast leastten ten(10) (10)but butnot notmore morethan than twenty twenty(20) (20)days daysafter afternotice noticeof ofsuch suchpublic public hearings hearingsare arepublished publishedininaanewspaper newspaperof of general generalcirculation circulationininthe thecity. city.Upon Uponfinal final passage passageofofan anordinance, ordinance,fixing, fixing,establishing establishing orormodifying modifyingthe theboundaries boundariesof ofthe thecity, city,or or annexing annexingorordisannexing disannexingany anyproperty propertyby byany any method methodprescribed prescribedherein, herein,the theboundaries boundaries ofofthe thecity cityshall shallbe beso soextended extendedor ormodified modified asasprovided providedininsuch suchordinance. ordinance.Upon Uponan an ordinance ordinanceannexing annexingproperty propertyinto intothe thecity, city, the theterritory territorydescribed describedininthe theordinance ordinanceshall shall become becomeaapart partof ofthe thecity, city,and andthe thesaid saidland land and andits itsresidents residentsand andfuture futureresidents residentsshall shallbe be bound boundby bythe theacts, acts,ordinances, ordinances,codes, codes,resoluresolutions tionsand andregulations regulationsof ofthe thecity. city. Article ArticleII. II. Boundaries Boundariesof ofthe theCity City

Sec. Sec.2.01. 2.01.––Boundaries. Boundaries.

The Theboundaries boundariesand andlimits limitsof ofthe thecity cityshall, shall, until untilchanged changedininthe themanner mannerherein hereinprovidprovided, ed,be bethe thesame sameas ashave haveheretofore heretoforebeen been established establishedand andas asexisted existedon onthe thedate dateof ofthe the adoption adoptionofofthis thischarter. charter.The Theboundaries boundariesand and territorial territoriallimits limitsof ofthe thecity citymay mayfrom fromtime time tototime timeby byordinance ordinancebe befixed, fixed,decreased, decreased, modified modifiedororextended, extended,and andproperty propertymay maybe be annexed annexedinto intothe thecity cityor ordisannexed disannexedfrom fromthe the city, city,with withororwithout withoutthe theconsent consentof ofany anyvoter voter anylandowner landownerininthe theaffected affectedas asauthoauthoororofofany rizedby bystate statelaw lawand andthe theCity CityCharter. Charter. rized Seealso alsoSection Section1.07. 1.07. See ArticleV. V. Elections Elections Article

Sec.5.06. 5.06.--Polling PollingPlaces. Places. Sec.

Thecouncil councilshall shallestablish establishone oneor ormore moreelecelecThe tionprecincts precinctsand andprovide providepolling pollingplaces placesas as tion necessaryfor forcity cityelections. elections.Until Untilestablished established necessary otherwiseby byordinance ordinanceor orrequired requiredotherotherotherwise wiseby bystate statelaw, law,the theentire entirecity cityshall shallbe beone one wise electionprecinct precinctand andthe thecity cityhall hallor orthe thecity city election pollingplace placefor forall all hallannex annexshall shallbe bethe theaapolling hall cityelections. elections. city ArticleVI. VI.Initiative, Initiative,Referendum Referendum Article andRecall Recall and

Sec.6.15. 6.15.--Non-binding Non-bindingballot ballotproposiproposiSec. tions. tions.

Thecouncil councilisisauthorized authorizedto tocall callelections elections The onballot ballotpropositions propositionsthat thatare arenon-bindnon-bindon ingininnature naturewhen whenthe thecouncil councilwishes wishesto to ing obtainan aninformal informalindication indicationof ofthe theposiposiobtain tionofofthe thecity's city'svoters voterson onan anissue. issue. The The tion ordinancecalling callingan anelection electionunder underthis this ordinance sectionmust mustbe beapproved approvedby bythe theaffirmaaffirmasection tivevote voteofofatatleast leastsix sixmembers membersof ofcouncil. council. tive Thefollowing followingshall shallapply applyto toelections electionson on The non-bindingballot ballotpropositions: propositions: non-binding (1)The Theballots ballotsmust mustclearly clearlylabel labeleach each (1) propositionas asnon-binding non-bindingin inthe the proposition headingofofthe theproposition. proposition. heading (2)The Theballot ballotcannot cannotcontain containan anindication indication (2) theeffect effectthat thatapproval approvalor ordisapdisapofofthe provalofofaaproposition propositionwill willhave haveon on proval theposition positionof ofthe thecity citycouncil councilon onany any the issue. issue. (3)The Theballot ballotlanguage languagemay maynot notcontain contain (3) morethan thanone onesubject. subject. more (4)Each Eachproposition propositionmust mustavoid avoidincluding including (4) multiplecomponents componentswhich whichare arenot not multiple compatiblyinterrelated. interrelated. compatibly (5)The Theordinance ordinancecalling callingthe theelection electionand and (5) theordinance ordinancedeclaring declaringthe theresult result the theelection electionmust mustboth bothcontain containaa ofofthe clearstatement statementthat thatthe thenon-binding non-binding clear propositionsare arenot notbinding bindingon onthe the propositions citycouncil. council. city (6)The Thecity citycouncil councilshall shallnot notplace placeaa (6) non-bindingproposition propositionon onaaballot ballotas as non-binding substituteor oralternative alternativefor foraabinding binding aasubstitute propositionthe thecouncil councilisisobligated obligatedto to proposition placeon onthe thesame sameballot. ballot. place ArticleVII. VII. Administrative AdministrativeServices Services Article Sec.7.06. 7.06.––Police PoliceDepartment. Department. Sec.

(a) There Thereshall shallbe beaapolice policedepartment departmenttoto (a) preserveorder orderand andprotect protectthe theresidents residents preserve andproperty. property.The Thechief chiefof ofpolice policeshall shall and beresponsible responsiblefor forthe theadministration administrationof of be thepolice policedepartment departmentand andshall shallevaluate evaluate the andsupervise supervisethe thedepartment departmentand andall all and itsemployees. employees.All Allsuch suchevaluations evaluationsand and its actionsshall shallbe besubject subjecttotoreview reviewand and actions modificationby bythe thecity citymanager. manager. Police Police modification departmentprocedures proceduresand andpolicies policies department shallbe besubject subjectto toreview reviewand andmodifimodifishall cationby bythe theCity CityCouncil. Council. cation (b)The TheCity Cityof ofKyle KylePolice PoliceDepartment Department (b) shall collaborate with a committee shall collaborate with a committee establishedby bythe theCity CityCouncil Councilto tohave have established

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concejo peticiones peticiones de de destitución destitución concejo de de Kyle. Kyle. (b) (b) El El Departamento Departamento de de Policía Policía de de Kyle Kyle Sección 6.15. – Propuestas no vinculantes Sección 6.15. – Propuestas no vinculantes deberá deberá colaborar colaborar con con el el comité comité de de supervisión Al Alconcejo concejo municipal municipal se se le le autoriza autoriza convocar convocar supervisión que que el el concejo concejo nombrará nombrará para elecciones elecciones sobre sobre propuestas propuestas que que no no son son de de para guiar guiar el el desarrollo desarrollo de de las las normas normas y estrategias a seguirse en cuanto naturaleza vinculante cuando desea obtener naturaleza vinculante cuando desea obtener y estrategias a seguirse en cuanto aa sus sus operaciones, una una indicación indicación informal informal de de la la opinión opinión de de los los operaciones, la la divulgación divulgación oportuna oportuna de votantes votantes de de la la ciudad ciudad sobre sobre un un tema. tema. Toda Toda de datos datos yy el el uso uso de de recursos recursos que que tienen tienen como ordenanza ordenanza que que convoque convoque comicios comicios con con este este como su su fin: fin: (1) (1) proteger proteger toda toda persona, persona, negocio fin findeberá deberá ser ser aprobada aprobada por por un un mínimo mínimo de de negocio yy propiedad propiedad ubicada ubicada dentro dentro de de la seis seis concejales. concejales. Las Las papeletas papeletas electorales electorales que que la ciudad, ciudad, (2) (2) promover promover la la transparencia transparencia del contienen contienen propuestas propuestas no no vinculantes: vinculantes: del departamento departamento ante ante la la comunidad comunidad lo lo cual incluirá los esfuerzos (1) deberán indicar en forma clara, en el (1) deberán indicar en forma clara, en el cual incluirá los esfuerzos de de compartir compartir información título, título, que que la la propuesta propuesta es es de de carácter carácter información que que deberán deberán realizarse realizarse por no no vinculante; vinculante; por lo lo menos menos una una vez vez cada cada trimestre, trimestre, como (2) (2) no no deberán deberán dar dar indicación indicación alguna alguna del del como por por ejemplo ejemplo ruedas ruedas de de prensa, prensa, publicaciones efecto efecto que que su su aprobación aprobación oo rechazo rechazo publicaciones informativas informativas yy el el uso uso de pudiera pudiera tener tener en en las las decisiones decisiones del del de las las redes redes sociales sociales yy (3) (3) fomentar fomentar la la cooperación concejo concejo sobre sobre el el tema; tema; cooperación con con los los residentes residentes por por medio medio de (3) (3) no no deberán deberán abarcar abarcar más más de de un un tema tema aa de programas programas de de capacitación, capacitación, esfueresfuerzos la la vez. vez. zos educativos educativos yy la la implementación implementación del del modelo Además, Además, modelo de de policía policía comunitaria comunitaria más más la la colaboración (4) (4) se se deberá deberá evitar evitar propuestas propuestas que que incluyincluycolaboración positiva positiva con con la la comunidad comunidad para en en distintos distintos puntos puntos no no directamente directamente para así así reducir reducir la la delincuencia. delincuencia. Cada Cada relacionados año, relacionados con con un un mismo mismo tema; tema; año, el el Jefe Jefe de de policía policía oo su su representante representante (5) deberá (5) tanto tanto la la ordenanza ordenanza que que convoca convoca las las deberá proporcionarle proporcionarle al al concejo concejo un un elecciones amplio Article ArticleXIII. XIII.General General Provision Provision elecciones como como la la formaliza formaliza los los resulresulamplio yy detallado detallado informe informe sobre sobre el el funfuntados de la votación deberán contener cionamiento del departamento, las tasas tados de la votación deberán contener cionamiento del departamento, las tasas Sec. Sec.13.11. 13.11.––Non-substantive Non-substantive Revisions. Revisions. el de el texto texto de de la la propuesta propuesta no no vinculante vinculante yy de delincuencia, delincuencia, las las iniciativas iniciativas realizadas realizadas deberán (1) The City Council may, without en (1) The City Council may, without apapdeberán recalcar recalcar su su carácter carácter no no vincuvincuen el el campo campo de de la la capacitación capacitación de de perperlante; proval sonal provalof ofthe thevoters, voters,adopt adopt an an ordiordilante; sonal yy cualquier cualquier otro otro detalle detalle que que se se le le (6) nance haya nancethat thatmakes makesthe thefollowing following types types (6) el el concejo concejo no no deberá deberá incluir incluir en en la la haya solicitado. solicitado. Se Se ordena ordena que que el el concejo concejo misma of promulgue ofrevisions revisionsto tothis thisCharter: Charter: misma papeleta papeleta electoral electoral una una propuespropuespromulgue una una ordenanza ordenanza que que ponga ponga en en ta (A) efecto (A)Correcting Correctingnumbering numbering errors, errors, and and ta no no vinculante vinculante como como alternativa alternativa oo efecto lo lo aquí aquí descrito. descrito. sustituta renumbering renumberingsections sectionsto to correct correct numnumsustituta aa una una propuesta propuesta que que aparte aparte de bering Artículo XIII. Disposiciones generales beringerrors; errors;and and de ser ser vinculante vinculante tiene tiene que que someterse someterse aa votación (B) (B)Correcting Correctingerrors errorsin in spelling, spelling, votación pública. pública. Sección 13.11. – Revisiones no sustanciales grammar, grammar,cross-references cross-references and and puncpuncArtículo (1) tuation. tuation. Artículo VII. VII. Servicios Servicios administrativos administrativos (1) Al concejo municipal se le autoriza promulgar ordenanzas que modifican la (2) (2) AArevision revisionadopted adoptedunder underthis this section section Sección Sección 7.06. 7.06. –– Departamento Departamento de de policía policía carta constitutiva de la ciudad, sin necesiisisnot notintended intendedto toand andisis not not to to be be dad de someterlas a la aprobación de los interpreted (a) Deberá Deberá establecerse establecerse un un departamento departamento interpretedas asmaking makingany any substantive substantive (a) de votantes, siempre y cuando: change de policía policía cuya cuya responsabilidad responsabilidad será será changein inany anyCharter Charterprovision. provision. Any Any mantener (A) olo corrija errores de numeración revision mantener el el orden orden público público yy proteger proteger aa revisionadopted adoptedunder underthis this section section los de secciones y que luego ajuste la that los residentes residentes yy las las propiedades propiedades ubicadas ubicadas thatchanges changesthe thesubstantive substantive meaning meaning dentro numeración de las secciones a la corof dentro de de la la ciudad. ciudad. Será Será la la responsabiliresponsabiliofthe theCharter Chartershall shallbe bevoid. void. dad rección y dad del del jefe jefe de de policía policía administrar, administrar, evalevaluar (B) solo corrija la puntuación, gramátiANEXO ANEXOAA uar yy supervisar supervisar tanto tanto al al departamento departamento de de policía como aa todos sus empleados. El ca, la forma de deletrear una palabra o policía como todos sus empleados. El Incorporación, Incorporación,tipo tipode degobierno gobierno yy gerente administrativo del ayuntamienreferencia cruzadas. gerente administrativo del ayuntamienfacultades facultadesque queejercerá ejerceráel elayuntamiento ayuntamiento (2) to to cuenta cuenta con con la la autoridad autoridad de de analizar analizar (2) Ninguna revisión aprobada acatando a esta sección deberá ser ni se interpretará yy modificar SECCIÓN SECCIÓN1.07. 1.07.––Anexión Anexiónyy separación separación de de modificar toda toda evaluación evaluación yy medida medida como un cambio sustancial a lo dispuesto tomada territorio. territorio. tomada por por el el jefe jefe de de policía. policía. Pero Pero en la carta constitutiva. Si, valiéndose la autoridad de revisar yy modificar la autoridad de revisar modificar Acatándose Acatándoseaalo loque quedispone dispone la la ley, ley, el el de esta sección, se aprobase un cambio las las normas normas yy los los procedimientos procedimientos del del concejo concejocuenta cuentacon conlalaautoridad autoridad de de anexar anexar sustancial, éste será inválido. Departamento de policía la ejercerá el Departamento de policía la ejercerá el ooseparar, separar,en enforma formaunilateral, unilateral, cualquier cualquier terreno, terreno,propiedad propiedadooterritorio, territorio, ya ya sea sea por por propia propiainiciativa iniciativaooaaraíz raízde deuna una petición petición Vote Center Locations for Early Voting and Election Day 2020 presentada presentadapor: por:lalamayoría mayoríade de los los votantes votantes que November General Election queradican radicandentro dentrodel delterritorio territorio que que se se anexará anexaráooseparará, separará,los losdueños dueños de de la la propiepropieEarly Voting (Votación anticipada): October 13th, 2020 — October 30th, 2020 dad dadoolalamayoría mayoríade delos lospropietarios propietarios cuyos cuyos 10 AM — 7 PM Tuesday, October 13th — Friday, October 16th Saturday, terrenos terrenosforman formanparte partede deun unfraccionamiento fraccionamiento 7 AM — 7 PM October 17th planificado. planificado.Si Sielelconcejo concejodetermina determina que que la la 1 PM — 6 PM Sunday, October 18th mejor mejorforma formade deproteger protegerlos losintereses intereses de de la la th rd 10 AM — 7 PM Monday, October 19 — Friday, October 23 Saturday, ciudad ciudades esseparar separaroorenunciar renunciar al al ejercicio ejercicio de de 7 AM — 7 PM October 24th competencia competenciaextraterritorial extraterritorialsobre sobre cualquier cualquier th 1 PM — 6 PM Sunday, October 25 propiedad, propiedad,éste éstecontará contarácon conla la autoridad autoridad de de hacerlo. hacerlo.Los Losprocedimientos procedimientos aa seguirse seguirse 7 AM — 7 PM Monday, October 26th — Friday, October 30th para paraestablecer, establecer,modificar modificaroo ampliar ampliarlos los Election Day (Dia de elección): límites límitesterritoriales territorialesdel delayuntamiento, ayuntamiento, 7 AM — 7 PM November 3rd, 2020 Tuesday, November 3rd inclusive inclusivelos losde deanexar anexarooseparar separaralgún algún territorio, territorio,tienen tienenque queconcordar concordarcon con los los Jennifer Anderson, Elections Administrator: (512) 393-7310 requerimientos requerimientosyylas laslimitaciones limitaciones impuesimpuesEarly Election San Marcos tas taspor porlas lasleyes leyesestatales. estatales.Si Si las las leyes leyes esesVoting Day tatales tatalesno noestablecen establecenalgún algúnprocedimienprocedimienCalvary Baptist Church 1906 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road ‫ط‬ to,antes antesde deejercerse ejercerseelelderecho derecho aa anexar anexar to, separaralgún algúnterritorio, territorio,se se deberá deberá celeceleooseparar Centro Cultural Hispano 211 Lee Street ‫ط‬ braruna unaaudiencia audienciapública públicapor porlo lo menos menos brar (10)diez diezdías díasantes antespero perono nomás más de de 20 20 (10) Dunbar Center 801 Martin Luther King Drive ‫ط‬ (veinte)días díasantes antesde dehaberse haberse publicado publicado (veinte) First Baptist Church San Marcos 325 West McCarty Lane ‫ط‬ enun unperiódico periódicode decirculación circulación general general de de en laciudad ciudadelelaviso avisoconvocando convocando dicha dicha auaula 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Northwest Hays County Government Center ‫ط‬ ‫ط‬ diencia.Dicho Dichoaviso avisotambién también se se publicará publicará Conference Rooms diencia. entodo todomedio medioautorizado autorizadopor porel el concejo concejo Hays County Transportation — en 2171 Yarrington Road ‫ط‬ ‫ط‬ Yarrington Building parala lapublicación publicaciónde deavisos avisos oficiales. oficiales. Los Los para Live Oak Health Partners procedimientosaaseguirse seguirsepara para establecer, establecer, procedimientos 401 Broadway Street #C ‫ط‬ ‫ط‬ (formerly County Health Department) modificarooampliar ampliarlos loslímites límites territoriales territoriales modificar Promiseland Church 1650 Lime Kiln Road ‫ط‬ delayuntamiento ayuntamientoyylalaanexión anexión oo separación separación del deterritorios, territorios,tienen tienenque queconcordar concordar con con los los de San Marcos Activity Center 501 East Hopkins Street ‫ط‬ requerimientosyylas laslimitaciones limitaciones impuesimpuesrequerimientos taspor porlas lasleyes leyesestatales; estatales;pero pero sisi las las leyes leyes tas San Marcos Fire Station #5 100 Carlson Circle ‫ط‬ estatalesno noestablecen establecenalgún algún procedimiento procedimiento estatales San Marcos Housing Authority/ concejopodrá podráactuar actuarpor pormedio medio de de una una elelconcejo 820 Sturgeon Drive, San Marcos ‫ط‬ CM Allen Homes ordenanzaque quese sedeberá deberápromulgar promulgar tras tras ordenanza Sinai Pentecostal Church 208 Laredo Street celebrarsedos dosaudiencias audienciaspúblicas públicas con con por por ‫ط‬ celebrarse losmenos menos10 10de dedías díasde deanterioridad anterioridad pero pero no no los South Hays Fire Station #12 8301 Ranch Road 12 ‫ط‬ másde de20 20días díasantes antesde dehaberse haberse publicado publicado más enun unperiódico periódicode decirculación circulación general general en en la la en Stone Brook Seniors Community 300 South Stagecoach Trail ‫ط‬ ciudadelelaviso avisopúblico públicoconvocando convocando dichas dichas ciudad Texas State University audiencias. Siempre Siempreyycuando cuando concuerde concuerde audiencias. 405 Moon Street ‫ط‬ ‫ط‬ Performing Arts Center conlos losprocedimientos procedimientosaquí aquíestablecidos, establecidos, con aprobarseuna unaordenanza ordenanzaque que establece establece oo alalaprobarse Buda modificalos loslímites límitesterritoriales territoriales de de la la ciudad ciudad modifica queanexe anexeoosepare separealgún algúnterritorio, territorio, los los ooque Buda City Hall 405 East Loop Street, Building 100 ‫ط‬ ‫ط‬ límitesfronterizos fronterizosde delalaciudad ciudad se se modifimodifilímites carán de forma que cumplan con lo aprobaBuda Elementary Upper Campus 300 San Marcos Street carán de forma que cumplan con lo aproba‫ط‬ do.Si Silalaordenanza ordenanzaanexa anexaalgún algún territorio, territorio, do. Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 North FM 1626 ‫ط‬ éstepasará pasaráaaformar formarparte partede dela la ciudad ciudad yy éste tantolos losterrenos terrenoscomo comolas laspersonas personas que que tanto McCormick Middle School 5700 Dacy Lane ‫ط‬ radicanooradicarán radicaránen enellos ellosse se someterán someterán aa radican lasacciones, acciones,ordenanzas, ordenanzas,códigos, códigos, resoluresolulas Southern Hills Church of Christ 3740 FM 967 ‫ط‬ cionesyyreglamentos reglamentosde delalaciudad ciudad de de Kyle. Kyle. ciones oversight oversightover overthe thedevelopment development of of standard standardoperating operatingpolicies policies and and stratstrategies, egies,providing providingtimely timelydata data sharing, sharing, and anddeploying deployingresources resources that that aim aim to: to: (1) (1)protect protectall allcitizens, citizens,businesses, businesses, and and property propertywithin withinthe theCity; City; (2) (2) propromote motetransparency transparencywithin within the the police police department departmentto tothe thecommunity, community, to to also also include includedata datasharing sharingcommunication communication in inthe theforms formsof: of:in inperson person briefings, briefings, news newspublications, publications,and andsocial social media media on on aaquarterly quarterlybasis; basis;and and(3) (3) reduce reduce crime crime by byincreasing increasingpositive positivecommunity community engagement engagementand andpromoting promoting cooperacooperation tionwith withall allcitizens citizensthrough through training, training, education, education,and andcommunity community policing policing models. models. 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Lobos rally for 26-20 win over Dragons STAFF REPORT

ons Friday. Lehman (2-1) trailed SAN ANTONIO – Six20-10 at halftime before teen unanswered points bouncing right back in tallied in the final two the third quarter. frames paved the way for A four-yard toucha thrilling come-fromdown run by running behind 26-20 Lehman back Robert Vasquez Lobos win over the San helped the Lobos cut the Antonio Southwest Drag- Dragon lead to 20-17. A

33-yard touchdown run by running back Nick Martinez several minutes later pushed the Lobos ahead at 23-20 following a missed twopoint attempt. The Lobos gained extra separation in the fourth quarter via a

26-yard field goal from Marshall Dukett, which pushed the Lobos’ lead to 26-20. Lehman’s success was predicated by a balanced offensive attack on the night. The Lobos finished with 395 total yards, 199 of those gained on the

ground and 196 yards gained through the air. Lobo quarterback Joey Guajardo went 16 of 22 for 196 yards passing while also rushing for 31 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. Martinez rushed for 92 yards on 12 carries and a

touchdown and Vasquez finished with seven carries for 30 yards and a score. After an Oct. 16 bye week, Lehman returns to action when the Lobos travel to play at San Antonio Harlandale Oct. 23 to start district play.

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Hays CISD makes a splash at new facility

For the first time in Hays CISD history, all three swim teams from each of the district’s high schools competed under its home roof. On Friday, Hays High, Lehman High and Johnson High’s swim teams competed in a tri-meet held at the YMCA Moody Natatorium in Buda. The facility, completed in 2019, was made possible via a partnership between Hays CISD and the YMCA of Austin. PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM

A Karley Sledge(hammer) kill gave the Lady Tigers a 22-21 lead in the second set and put visiting Alamo Heights back on its heels when Dripping Springs won it 25-20, but the Mules didn’t stay there. After losing the first set 19-25, the Lady Tigers fought back winning the second and third set 25-20, 25-23, but Heights wouldn’t quit and won 25-21, and 15-9 in the final set for a 3-2 win.

Tigers fall to Mules, 2-3 STAFF REPORT

Not even 17 kills from Dripping Springs sophomore Mackenzie Plante kept the Dripping Springs Tigers Friday from succumbing to the Alamo Heights Mules in five grueling sets at Tiger Gym. The contest between the two powerhouse programs, now district foes, was their first meeting since they battled for the Region IV, 5A crown in November 2019, which was won by Alamo Heights. Dripping Springs (7-3, 3-2), ranked No. 9 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association 5A state poll,

claimed a 25-23 victory in the third frame, which gave the Tigers a 2-1 match advantage. But Alamo Heights won set four and carried momentum to capture the fifth set and the match. Backing up Plante was Tiger junior Madi Lund’s 11 kills, while senior Morgan Van de Walle finished with 33 total assists. Tiger senior Nicole Herbert led the team with 16 digs while the Tigers collected 13 total blocks in the match. Despite the defeat, Dripping Springs sandwiched its loss to Alamo Heights with a pair of critical district wins. Dripping

DISTRICT 26-5A STANDINGS

New Braunfels Canyon 6-0 Alamo Heights 4-1 Kerrville Tivy 3-1 Dripping Springs 3-2 Johnson 3-3 Lehman 1-3 Boerne Champion 0-3 Seguin 0-3 SA Veterans Memorial 0-4

Springs swept Boerne Champion Oct. 2, then swept San Antonio Veterans Memorial on Oct. 10. Dripping Springs travels to play at Sequin Oct. 16, then hosts Kerrvile Tivy Oct. 20.

Jaguar volleyball powers past Lobos in three sets STAFF REPORT

against each other at the varsity level in a tightly While it took more than contested match. 140 total points to settle Junior Jag Jenna Hanthe score Oct. 6, the Johnnon led the team with son Jaguars volleyball team eight kills and sophomore secured its first ever varsity Mackenzie Behl tallied six level victory over a fellow kills. Sophomore Lauren Hays CISD opponent. Tietz finished with a game By virtue of a straight set high 11 assists while Mackhome sweep over Lehman, enzie Hilsenbeck had 10 Johnson earned its first assists. victory over the Lobos in Johnson followed the their first ever meeting win with an Oct. 9 victory

over Sequin, the team’s third straight in a row, before falling in straight sets to Kerrville Tivy Saturday. The Jaguars host stateranked New Braunfels Canyon Friday. Lehman dropped a straight set decision to Canyon Friday before falling in straight sets to Boerne Champion Saturday. The Lobos travel to play at Alamo Heights Oct. 16.

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touchdowns. Tiger running back Parker Alford rushed for 172 yards on 13 carries and a trio of scores. However, Lockhart woke up its explosive offense and went toe-totoe with Dripping Springs, cutting the Tiger lead to 62-34 early in the fourth

quarter. A 55-yard touchdown pass from Novosad to O’Banan, along with a 48-yard touchdown run by Miller late in the fourth frame put the game away. On defense, Tiger Sean Chapman led the way with five total tackles and

four assists. Dripping Springs kicker Coleman Chapman was a perfect 11 for 11 on extra points in the game. Dripping Springs returns to action Oct. 23 when they host New Braunfels Canyon to open district play.

Wimberley Texans crush Manor New Tech STAFF REPORT MANOR – Eleven touchdowns, three field goals and a safety. That's how the Wimberley Texans Friday accumulated one of the highest single-game point totals in school history as they punished the Manor New Tech Titans in an eye-popping 88-0 district opening win. Wimberley (6-1, 1-0) exacted nearly all of its damage in the first half by scoring a school record 68 points in the first two frames. Texan quarterback Matthew Tippie led the team by going 8 for 10 for 220 yards and three touchdowns passing. Behind Tippie was a Texan run game that rushed for 294 yards on 24 carries, led by Juan Ol-

and a touchdown. DISTRICT 14-4A, Equally powerful was DIVISION II STANDINGS

Wimberley's defense which shuttered New Tech, playing in its third full season at the varsity level, to less than 200 total yards in the game. In addition, Texans Cole Schroeder, Nova Rankin and John Boyle each recorded a fumble return medo who rushed for 79 for a touchdown in the yards on four carries and contest. Wimberley retwo scores. Texan Moses corded 23 of its 88 points Wray carried the ball on the defensive side. eight times for 77 yards Special teams also and a touchdown. Eight played a key role as Texan players recorded at Texan kicker Jack Bruner least a carry in the game was a perfect 11 for 11 on with six of those players point after touchdowns rushing for 30 yards or and hit all three of his more. field goal attempts in the Wimberley wide regame. ceiver Ty Pruett finished Wimberley returns with 130 yards on four home Oct. 16 when it catches and a touchdown hosts Austin Eastside and Jaxson Watts caught Memorial at Texan Stathe ball twice for 74 yards dium. Geronimo Navarro 2-0 Wimberley 1-0 Austin Achieve 0-0 Eastside Memorial 0-1 Manor New Tech 0-2 San Antonio YMLA 0-0

Hays VB drops two straight After notching a district opening win two weeks ago, the Hays volleyball team is now on a three-game skid, including a pair of hardnosed losses last week. Hays (4-5, 1-3) dropped a heartbreaking five set decision to Bowie Oct. 6 in a match

where Hays led 2-1, but was unable to close the door. That was followed with a straight set loss to state-ranked Westlake Oct. 9. Following a Oct. 16 road contest at Austin High, Hays returns home Oct. 20 to play Lake Travis.

DISTRICT 26-6A STANDINGS Lake Travis 4-0 Westlake 3-1 San Marcos 3-1 Austin 2-2 Bowie 2-2 Hays 1-3 Akins 1-3 Del Valle 0-4

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SEEDLING

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Imagine you are a child whose parent does not come home one day. Bad as that is, it happens for a variety of reasons. But imagine that reason is because the parent is in jail and likely bound for prison. Immediately, your household is run by a single parent even if it wasn’t before. Immediately, your family’s income takes a big hit. Immediately, your academic success is jeopardized. Soon if not immediately, you realize the separation is lengthy, and perhaps begin to blame yourself, as often happens with divorce. Maybe, you never really recover physically or emotionally. Finally, how do you manage that alone, much less in the midst of a pandemic, when grandparents and other extended family members are unavailable? That’s the fertile ground upon which the Seedling Foundation has grown. For 15 years, Seedling has been matching children of incarcerated parents with adult mentors in Central Texas school districts including Hays CISD. Currently the program is meeting the needs of students at three Hays elementaries and one middle school, all located in Kyle. Along with the parent who winds up on the

wrong side of the law, their children “endure the punishment,” explained Seedling Executive Director Dan Leal. “Abrupt separation impacts children,” he said. “Kids are not prepared.” Mentors meet with children for an hour once a week, “usually over lunch so it doesn’t interrupt family life,” Leal explains. In this age of COVID-19 the meetings are virtual. Qualifications for mentors, who are currently being sought to address a growing need, are simple. “Be a good listener. Talk about activities you mutually enjoy.” Leal said volunteer mentors undergo training, and then are matched according to mutual interests like sports, music or reading.” They don’t talk about the parent’s incarceration unless the child bring it up, Leal says. “Enjoyable things over time build relationships. The child may open up over time.” Though the average length of mentorship is about two years, there are incentives for more

lengthy pairings. “Seedling’s goal is to keep the student with the same adult until they graduate,” explained Charlotte Winkelmann, director of Guidance and Counseling for the school district and a person instrumental in identifying which student are in need of help The program also raises money for scholarships, she said. Short of full tuition, the scholarships an supply necessary things like books for the college bound. “If a student is in the program, no matter what age or grade, they can apply for a scholarship.” Both Leal and Winkelmann noted that students with a parent behind bars feel a sense of abandonment on top of confusion. “They don’t really understand. They love their parent and don’t really understand why they’ve been taken away. Sometimes families keep the truth hidden in an attempt to protect them,” Leal said. Like most else in life, the coronavirus only makes things worse. Kids

may not know if their parent is health or, in the case of a parent in prison, “they don’t even know sometimes if their parent is alive for extended periods of time,” he noted. Leal stressed that while commitment is crucial, mentors don’t need to have a lot of special skills, just a desire to help the child. “You need to show up each week. You need to be able to care. We don’t want people to think that they have to be problem solvers. Just show up and listen, care and abide by our goals.” It’s often a mutually beneficial relationship, something that’s been proven multiple times over the foundation’s nine-year association with the district. Leal said at the present time, students in the program are 68 percent Hispanic and 19 percent African American. Many others identify as multi-racial. Those interested in becoming a mentor can fill out an online application at seedlingmentors.org.

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The sad story of San Jacinto hero Sherman

he daughter of a long dead and all but forgotten hero of the Texas Revolution unveiled a statue of her tragic father at a Galveston intersection on Oct. 20, 1938. San Jacinto should have ensured him success and immortality, but Sidney Sherman knew only pain and disappointment. The most powerful politician of his day ruined his reputation, and three suspicious fires left a promising career in ashes. Yet his public ordeal paled in comparison to the private anguish of burying four children and a wife. Sherman proudly admired the fruit of four years labor since leaving New York City in 1831. Nevertheless, the Cincinnati businessman was willing to risk everything to fight for freedom in a foreign land. On March 6, 1836, Sherman and 50 volunteers from Ohio and Kentucky reached Gonzales, where reinforcements were supposed to be ready for an Alamo rescue mission. Finding no relief column waiting, the stunned officer refused to lead his men into certain annihilation. Five days later, Gen. Sam Houston showed up and forged the chain of command that included Sherman as lieutenant colonel. When confirmation came that night of the massacre in San Antonio, the general gave the order for a full-scale retreat that Sherman and many others found hard to swallow. At the Colorado River, the outspoken newcomer pleaded for permission to cross the tributary and surprise a Mexican force twice the size of his own contingent. Harsh words were exchanged after Houston pulled rank and insisted Sherman continue the withdrawal. Word of the slaughter at Goliad sapped the already anemic morale of the rebels and set mutinous tongues to wagging. Sherman was the popular choice of the dispirited soldiers to replace their do-nothing general, a fact duly noted by Houston who would always despise his would-be successor as a back-stabbing traitor. As the two sides jockeyed for position the day before the climax at San Jacinto, Sherman proposed a preemptive strike against Santa Anna’s cannon. A rancorous debate ended with Houston giving his reluctant approval, and the recently promoted colonel assembling a squad for the daring dash. Coming under heavy fire from the Mexican lines, the horseback commandos pulled up short of their objective. “What are they about?” shouted Houston. “I ordered a reconnoiter only!” Sherman accused his superior of reneging on promised support, a charge the latter denied to his dying day. While Sam Houston scaled the political heights after the Revolution, twice serving as president of the Republic

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as well as senator and governor, Sherman suffered a personal apocalypse. In May 1852, an arsonist burned to the ground the sawmill that supplied his troubled railroad with crossties. The mysterious incident was only the beginning of a strange series of calamities. Within the year, Sherman’s 18-month-old child died unexpectedly, and a second blaze destroyed the family home at Harrisburg. Sending his kin out of state, the head of the family took shelter in his railway office until that structure too went up in smoke. At age 51, when he should have been looking forward to a secure retirement, Sherman started over from scratch as a hotel proprietor in Galveston. But his problems were far from over. In his farewell address to the U.S. Senate in 1859, Houston launched into a scathing tirade against every enemy he had ever made. During this blistering attack, he produced a letter purportedly written by Sherman’s adjutant accusing him of cowardice at the Battle of San Jacinto. Dazed by the patently false allegation, Sherman countered with his own clear recollection and testimonials from several eyewitnesses. But, as far as most Texans were concerned, irreparable damage had been done. If Sam said Sherman was yellow, then yellow he was. Only in Galveston did Sherman remain above reproach. In early 1861, he was asked to direct the defense of the island in the event of a northern invasion, a responsibility he relinquished that August to the incoming Confederate commander. He sold his hotel and moved his family to the mainland. At the Battle of Galveston, when the Rebs freed the city from Union occupation, Lt. Sidney A. Sherman, his 19 year old namesake, was among the gray-clad casualties. Tragedy stalked poor old Sherman into his twilight years. The last of his sons perished in 1863 followed a few months later by his invalid wife. The yellow fever epidemic of 1867 claimed the husbands of two daughters, and in 1872 he lost a fourth child. Finally, in August 1873, death came calling for Sidney Sherman, the sole surviving San Jacinto officer. In solemn tribute the Galveston News urged, “Let Texans follow this patriot to his grave and moisten the ashes of glory with the sweet tears of gratitude.” Bartee welcomes your comments and questions at barteehaile@gmail. com or P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393 and invites you to visit barteehaile.com.

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Faulkner graduates management school

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Larry Wayne Ihlenfeldt of Mountain City, Texas died October 1, 2020. He was a decorated Viet Nam veteran who served in the Army’s 1st Calvary Division of the original helicopter pilots to serve in combat. His love of flying was handed down from his pilot father who served in the U.S. Air Force in World War II and Korea. After discharge from the army, due to injuries received when his helicopter was shot down in Viet Nam, Larry returned home and served the remainder of his life in service to others as a pilot flying food and supplies into war torn third world countries and as a medical helicopter pilot for several hospitals. His love of all forms of life was evident in all he accomplished in his life. He was always ready and willing to help anyone at any time. His sense of humor could brighten any situation. Larry was an excep-

MONTAGUE Reba Howard Montague, 75, of Kyle, died on September, 30, 2020 in New Braunfels. Reba was born in Corpus Christi to Edwin and Virginia Howard on Dec. 5, 1944. From there the family moved to Kyle. She went to school at Kyle Elementary School, Kyle High School, and graduated from Southwest Texas State University. She married J.F. Montague in November 1965 in Kyle. She worked as a computer programmer for the federal government for 35 years. She was a beloved caregiver to many family members and always thought of others’ needs before her own. Reba is preceded in death by her father Edwin Howard and mother Virginia Cosper Howard. Reba is survived by her first husband JF

Montague, their daughter Mary Montague Nelson, her son-in-law Barry Nelson and her grandson Beau Montague Nelson. She is also survived by her second husband Johnny McKenzie, his daughter Kerry Jones, her husband Mark Jones and their children Clayton, Kayla and McKenzie. Memorials may be given to Mary Nelson, P.O. Box 2240, San Marcos, Texas, 78667 and will be used towards the sponsorship of several children whom Reba faithfully sponsored in Guatemala.

Lt. Joe Faulkner recently graduated from the Leadership Command College as part of Class 87 of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT). Module 1, focusing on leadership, is taught at the Center for Executive

David Johnson was born January 14, 1959 and died October 8, 2020 after a long illness. He is survived by his girlfriend Diana Chartier, brothers Rick, Harold and Jerry Johnson and their spouses; children Crystal Johnson, David Johnson, Brandi Soliz and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Profiles in volunteerism: Vincent Lecca leads a life of service BY SAHAR CHMAIS

Vincent Lecca, a man who leads a life with a schedule built for three people, has expanded his passion for fishing into his love for volunteerism. His calm demeanor and smooth voice perfectly pair with what he has chosen to dedicate so much of his life to – fishing. The grand effect he has had on the Hays community is what made Lecca a perfect candidate to recognize during the Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the conversation, Lecca counted how many volunteer opportunities he partakes in, and in all honesty, it is difficult to keep track; he would randomly sprinkle in his experience from another volunteer job, forgetting he had not spoken of it beforehand. But there were a few things Lecca has done with his volunteer work that really stuck. Some things span from volunteering with Texas State University veteran students, where he taught veterans fly fishing and making ties, a motion that has in some cases helped soothe PTSD effects. Then, there is his volunteer work with Texas Parks

and Wildlife, which he started over a decade ago and opened up even more opportunities to be out in nature, near bodies of water to teach fishing to families and children. But perhaps one of the most impactful deeds was creating a competitive fishing group, assembled from several schools in South Austin and Hays County, called 5th Day Anglers. Not only does this group create an outlet for the students to fish and be outdoors, but building that skill can help them get college scholarships to universities that have fishing teams, like the University of Texas or Texas A&M University. “It was a brain child, this whole 5th Day Angler deal,” Lecca said. “My wife tagged me on a Facebook post where a high school student wanted to start a fishing group but didn’t know what to do. My wife knew I had affiliations with Texas Parks and Wildlife and other places like Cabela’s, so she thought I could help get the kids equipment they may need. Here we are, two years later running a championship.” Outside of fishing, but not too far off, Lecca was

rectly. He even notes the importance of representation of diversity in both the East and West side of Buda and wants to ensure projects are being done equitably. But of course, Lecca, an exemplary resident who was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in Buda for his active role in the city, also has a separate life from parks and fishing. He works as a pharmaceutical industry employee. His Hispanic background is a mishmash of Puerto Rican, from his father’s side, and Italian, from his mother’s side. “I was brought up in the Puerto Rican atmosphere,” reminisced Lecca on his time as a young child in New York, “we had all the good food, danced Salsa and Merengue.” That music and culture was brought with Lecca from his time in New York and into Texas -- he has not let go of that aspect in his life. To enrich his community with the musical culture, Lecca uses his knowledge of being a DJ, which he acquired back from his university days, and DJs events for Hays County CISD and even the fireworks events. He finds this to be a great

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Volunteer Vincent Lecca enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for fishing and music, among other things. Lecca was recently recognized for his work with children, families and veterans as he was honored during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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way to share his Hispanic culture with the rest of his community. “This is a chance to showcase the Hispanic heritage, which is a huge part of the city of Buda,” Lecca accurately pointed out because Hays County has a nearly 40% Hispanic population. “There are a lot of Hispanic Americans living in Buda.” Through the Buda Alliance Club, he is able to further expand the Hispanic culture. For example, the Wiener Dog Races in Buda usually see about 15,000 visitors, many from out-of-state. During that weekend, Lecca is in charge of entertainment and usually invites high school mariachi bands to perform. Lecca is constantly working on expanding his work in the community and even getting his culture out there, but he hopes that others join into these opportunities. “Not everybody thinks, ‘how can I be involved,’” Lecca said. “But you can make a difference, you can be involved. For me, it’s being out there and showing other Hispanic members of the community they can make a difference and they can participate.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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LEGAL NOTICE

An application has been made for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off Premise Permit for 7-Eleven Beverage Company Inc., Texas Corporation, d/b/a 7-Eleven Convenience Store #41670H, located at 1103 Highway 80, San Marcos, Hays County, TX. 78666. Said application made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. 7-Eleven Beverage Company Inc. officers: Arthur Rubinett - President; Rankin Gasaway - Director/ VP/Secretary; David Seltzer - VP/Treasurer; Robert Schwerin - Director/VP; Scott Hintz- Director; Karen Cram - VP; Alicia Howell - VP/ Controller; Brian Smith - VP; and Kyle Johnson - VP.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit (MB) by Laura’s Eats & Treats LLC d.b.a. Lala’s, located at 108 S. Front Street, Kyle, Hays County, Texas. Owner, Laura Chabarria. LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by ZIDEN LLC dba Shell Food Mart, to be located at 200 HWY 290 West, Dripping Springs (Hays County), Texas 78620. The Principals of said Company are ASIF DHUKKA, Managing Member; SHABANA DHUKA, Managing Member; ZAHARA MOMIN, Managing Member.

CITY OF BUDA • BUDA, TX RFP 21-001 Grant Writing and Management Services ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals, pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 252, will be received for Grant Writing and Management Services by the City of Buda, 405 E. Loop Street, Buda, Texas until 2:00 PM local time on November 2, 2020. Immediately thereafter, the bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Multi-Purpose Room 1034 within Buda City Hall located at 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas. The City of Buda seeks written proposals from qualified firms to assist in the application preparation and overall grant management required by the City for the implementation of a capital improvement project(s) for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Programs, Texas Water Development Board Grant Programs, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Grant Programs, and other state and federal grant programs. The management consultant or firm to be hired is to provide contract-related management services to the City. It is the intent of the City of Buda to select a single consultant to accomplish all the services outlined in this Request for Proposals. The Issuing Office for this Solicitation is the City of Buda - Finance Department, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas 78610, Attn: Rosemary Esparza, Purchasing Manager; purchasing@ci.buda.tx.us. Prospective Proposers may examine the Bid Documents at the Issuing Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Website as described below. Proposal documents may be viewed and accessed online through the Procurement Website as described at http://ci.buda.tx.us/137/Purchasing. The City of Buda has partnered with BidNet as part of the Texas Purchasing Group and posts bid opportunities to this site. The documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents includes the right for Bidders to print documents for their sole use, provided they pay all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances. All official notifications, addenda, and other documents will be offered only through the Procurement Website. The Procurement Website may be updated periodically with Addenda, meeting summaries, reports, or other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on October 27th, 2020 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Rolling Oaks, Section Four Subdivision, Replat of Lot 7.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Buda City Council will have a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council chamber at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Bldg. 100. Buda TX, 78610, regarding a Specific Use Permit request for Restaurant or Cafeteria, with Curb or Drive-Thru Service, and Bank or Financial Institution, in the Form District 4H (F4H) zoning district for +/- 3.068 acres, being lots 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B and 7B, of the Replat of Lot 2A, CVS Buda Subdivision, City of Buda, TX, located at the southwest corner of FM 967 and FM 1626.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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 2nd day of October, 2020. Elaine H. Cárdenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

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CITY OF BUDA Buda, TX RFP 20-008 Bond Election Facilitation Services ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals, pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 252, will be received for Bond Election Facilitation Services by the City of Buda, 405 E. Loop Street, Buda, Texas until 2:00 PM local time on October 22, 2020. Immediately thereafter, the bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Multi-Purpose Room 1034 within Buda City Hall located at 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas. The City of Buda seeks written proposals from qualified firms to provide pre-bond facilitation and processing services for a possible Municipal General Obligation Bond Election slated for November 2021. The Scope of Work includes facilitation of discussions with a bond advisory commission, analysis of potential capital projects, solicitation of public feedback, and presentations to elected and appointed governing bodies of the City of Buda. It is the intent of the City of Buda to select a single consultant to accomplish all the services outlined in this Request for Proposals. The Issuing Office for this Solicitation is the City of Buda - Finance Department, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas 78610, Attn: Rosemary Esparza, Purchasing Manager; purchasing@ci.buda.tx.us. Prospective Proposers may examine the Bid Documents at the Issuing Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Website as described below. Proposal documents may be viewed and accessed online through the Procurement Website as described at http://ci.buda.tx.us/137/Purchasing. The City of Buda has partnered with BidNet as part of the Texas Purchasing Group and posts bid opportunities to this site. The documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents includes the right for Bidders to print documents for their sole use, provided they pay all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances. All official notifications, addenda, and other documents will be offered only through the Procurement Website. The Procurement Website may be updated periodically with Addenda, meeting summaries, reports, or other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project.

INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Electronic Bids addressed to North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2 , Attention Meghan Skornia, President, Board of Directors, will be electronically received, until 10 a.m. Local Time, Friday November 6, 2020, and then publicly opened and read at LandDev Consulting, LLC, 4201 W Parmer Lane, Suite C-100, Austin, Texas 78727 for “PLUM CREEK REGIONAL DETENTION – DRAINAGE FACILITIES for North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Hays County, Texas” Due to the pandemic and Federal guidelines, bids will be opened and read aloud over a teleconference hosted by LandDev Consulting, LLC. Bidders may call into the bid opening through the following phone number: (512) 900-8904, (User Pin: 4607) Scope of Work of the Contract includes the following: Drainage improvements include the construction of approximately 6,300 LF of homogenous earthen dam embankment, 0’ to 12’ in height, with concrete overflow weir. Additional drainage improvements include the construction of approximately 7,575 LF of earthen channel. Water improvements include the lowering of approximately 130 LF of 12” Waterline. An additive bid alternate for additional grading improvements includes excavation and embankment of onsite dirt. Bids received after the closing time will not be considered. An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 3:00p.m. Local Time. The teleconference will be conducted through the following link: join.me/landdevatx. If contractors choose to call-in instead of using the link above, please utilize the call-in number and meeting ID noted below: +1.720.650.5050 Conference ID: 411-683-201 # Attendance by each prospective bidder or its representative at the pre-bid conference is OPTIONAL. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified or cashier’s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount Bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the Bonds on the forms provided, and provide the required insurance certificates within seven (7) days after the date Contract Documents are received by the Contractor. If a certified or cashier’s check is provided, the successful bidder shall deliver, at the bid opening address, the original certified or cashier’s check within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of the bid opening. Copies of the bidding documents may be reviewed and obtained from www. civcastusa.com. There is NO charge to view or download documents. Bidder must submit its Bid and bid securities in compliance with Owner’s Order Adopting Section 49.2731 Electronic Bidding Rules and all Bids and bid securities must be submitted through www.civcastusa.com. search: Plum Creek Regional Detention – Drainage Facilities. Bidder must register on this website in order to submit a Bid and bid security and there is no charge to submit Bids and bid securities on this website. By submitting a Bid, Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the Contract Documents may be accepted, executed or agreed to through the use of an Electronic Signature, as defined by and in accordance with Owner’s Electronic Signature Rules for Construction Contracts. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except time of submitting a Bid. The Successful Bidder, if any, will be the responsible Bidder which in the Board’s judgment will be most advantageous to the District and result in the best and most economical completion of the Project. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this Bid and/or Contract and the Contractor agrees that the Contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter. NORTH HAYS COUNY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2

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PUBLIC NOTICES THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS

To all persons interested in the Estate of Barry Thomas Stephens, Deceased, Cause No. 20-0285-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 3rd day of September, 2020, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Barry Thomas Stephens, 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 often (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the above-noted date and time. Applicant’s Attorney: Fay Cliett Gillham 516 West Hopkins Street, Suite A San Marcos, Texas 78666 512-392-3300

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Buda City Council will have a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council chamber at Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Bldg. 100. Buda TX, 78610, for deliberation and possible action on proposed amendments to the City of Buda Unified Development Code (UDC), Subsection 2.09.12. Lighting (Z 20-08).

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION COUNTY COURT AT LAW 1 HAYS COUNTY, TX CAUSE NO.19-1065-C

TO: DAMIEN GUTIERREZ, Defendant in the hereinafter referenced cause: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You are commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiffs Original Petition & Request for Disclosure on or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of 20 days from the date of issuance of this Citation, in the County Court At Law No. 1 in Hays County, Texas at 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste 2292, San Marcos, TX 78666. The case is Cause No. 19-1065-C, styled Lisa Marie De Los Santos et al. v. Damien Gutierrez. The Petition was filed on July 29, 2019. The attorney for the Plaintiffs is Sean B. Swords, Wenholz I Dow P.C., 9433 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 1-200, Austin, Texas 78733, p: (512) 478-2211. The nature of the suit is as follows: Defendant Damien Gutierrez was negligent in the operation of a motor vehicle. On or around April 7, 2018, Plaintiffs were travelling southbound in the 1600 block of Highway 80. Defendant, travelling northbound on Highway 80, crossed into Plaintiffs oncoming lane and struck the back of Plaintiffs’ driver’s side. Defendant then jumped over the guardrail and came to rest approximately fifty (50) feet off the roadway. Plaintiffs suffered property damage as well as substantial personal injuries requiring medical attention. If you fail to file an answer, judgment by default may be rendered for the relief demanded in the petition. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday following the expiration of 20 days from the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you.

Applicant’s Attorney: Sean B. Swords 9433 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 1-200 Austin, Texas 78733 512-478-2211 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 8th day of October 2020. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Jennifer Grantham, Deputy

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE: 16-0950

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 428th District Court of HAYS County, Texas, August 20, 2020, in cause numbered 16-0950, styled KENSINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION OF HOMEOWNERS, INC. versus Marcial Diaz Reyes on a judgment rendered against Marcial Diaz Reyes; I did on September 22, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., levy upon as the property of Marcial Diaz Reyes the following described real property: KENSINGTON TRAILS SEC 3B, BLOCK A, LOT 10. CURRENTLY KNOWN AS 325 NOTTINGHAM LOOP, KYLE, TEXAS 78640. On November 3, 2020, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of Marcial Diaz Reyes in and to the real property described above. Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, September 22, 2020. Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640 by Patrick Chasse, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor’s interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited

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CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

South Regional Water Reclamation Facilities A virtual public hearing is being held on November 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM to discuss the City of Dripping Springs proposed project to expand the South Regional Water Reclamation Facilities (East Interceptor, South Collector, and Force Main) south of Dripping Springs, Texas. In observance of COVID-19 social distancing measures, this meeting will be held via Zoom. One of the purposes of this meeting is to discuss the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to it. The total estimated cost of the project is $19,000,000. The estimated monthly sewer bill for a typical resident is currently $50.00. A user rate increase and/ or a connection fee/tax/surcharge/other fee will be not be required to finance this project. An application for financial assistance for the project has been filed with the Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas, 78711-3231. An Environmental Information Document for the project has been prepared and will be available for public review on the City of Dripping Springs Public Notices at www.cityofdrippingsprings. com/page/city.notices 30 days following the date of this notice. Written comments on the proposed project may be sent to 1507 South IH 35, Austin, Texas, 78741 or to the Texas Water Development Board (Project #73819).

ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY

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vehicles 24 hours a day with a one hours notice . Must show proof of ownership with a valid state or federally issued photo id. Charges on vehicle are $24,585.45 valid through midnight tonight (10/13/2020). We were authorized by Buda Police Department to tow vehicle due to a collision located at IH 35 southbound proper at exit 219 in Buda TX . If you have any further questions please contact us.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The city of Creedmoor will hold a public hearing at 7:15 October 22, 2020 at 12513 FM 1625, Creedmoor Tx. To consider the re-zoning from Ag/Residential to Light Industrial at the address of 4104 FM1327 Creedmoor Texas 78610. ABS 24 Del Valle S acre 27.561 Belonging to Craig Harris Robert Wilhite Administrator

Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Oct 2nd -Oct 8th, 2020.

Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Oct 2nd - 8th, 2020. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.

911 Investigation ................................................................................113 Accident ................................................................................................48 Accident Fleet.........................................................................................3 Accident Hit and Run ...........................................................................13 ACO Abandoned Animal ........................................................................2 ACO Barking ...........................................................................................1 ACO Bite Case ........................................................................................3 ACO Cruelty Neglect ..............................................................................2 ACO Deceased Animal ...........................................................................2 ACO Follow Up .....................................................................................13 ACO Information Call............................................................................10 ACO Injured / Sick ..................................................................................8 ACO Loose Livestock ...........................................................................22 ACO Other...............................................................................................3 ACO Stray .............................................................................................23 ACO Unrestrained Animal ......................................................................5 ACO Vicious Animal ...............................................................................5 ACO Wildlife............................................................................................6 Alarm Business .....................................................................................38 Alarm Residental ..................................................................................24 Alcohol Violation .....................................................................................2 Assault .................................................................................................37 Assist EMS/Fire ......................................................................................9 Assist Outside Agency .........................................................................20 BMV.........................................................................................................9 Burglary Building ....................................................................................4 Burglary Residence ................................................................................1 Business/Industrial Contact...................................................................4 Citizen Assist/Service Call ...................................................................81 Civil Matter............................................................................................19 Code Compliance ...................................................................................8 Community Contact .............................................................................43 CPS Referral ...........................................................................................1 Damaged Property ...............................................................................11 Death Investigation ................................................................................8 Drug Offences.........................................................................................3 Forgery/Fraud .......................................................................................14 Game/Hunting/Poaching........................................................................1 Harassment/Stalking ..............................................................................8 Identity Theft.........................................................................................10 Indecent Exposure .................................................................................1 Information............................................................................................24 Law Enforcement ...................................................................................6 Lost / Found Property ............................................................................5 Mental Health .......................................................................................19 Missing Person/Runaway ......................................................................4 Noise Complaint ...................................................................................44 Other .......................................................................................................7 Patrol/Premise Check ........................................................................317 Reckless Driving ...................................................................................44 Recovery Stolen Property ......................................................................2 Solicitation ..............................................................................................1 Supplement/Follow Up.........................................................................70 Suspicious Activity ...............................................................................98 Test ..........................................................................................................2 Theft/Stolen ..........................................................................................20 Threat ......................................................................................................5 Traffic/Roadway..................................................................................143 Traffic Stop..........................................................................................594 Tresspassing .........................................................................................13 Violation of Order....................................................................................3 Warrent Service ......................................................................................3 Weapon .................................................................................................11

Date/Time 10/2/2020 10:32 10/2/2020 13:59 10/2/2020 13:59 10/2/2020 14:21 10/2/2020 14:32 10/2/2020 16:28 10/2/2020 16:37 10/2/2020 16:43 10/2/2020 17:16 10/2/2020 17:24 10/2/2020 17:43 10/2/2020 20:04 10/2/2020 9:50 10/2/2020 12:07 10/2/2020 13:43 10/2/2020 15:03 10/2/2020 19:33 10/2/2020 19:36 10/2/2020 10:10 10/2/2020 8:24 10/2/2020 10:03 10/2/2020 22:40 10/3/2020 1:07 10/3/2020 11:44 10/3/2020 12:20 10/3/2020 12:26 10/3/2020 9:59 10/3/2020 10:08 10/3/2020 13:10 10/3/2020 13:21 10/3/2020 21:07 10/4/2020 0:47 10/4/2020 4:38 10/4/2020 7:37 10/4/2020 9:32 10/4/2020 9:32 10/4/2020 10:40 10/4/2020 12:07 10/4/2020 13:05 10/4/2020 14:54 10/4/2020 16:01 10/4/2020 1:13 10/4/2020 1:13 10/4/2020 4:51 10/4/2020 5:24 10/4/2020 16:35 10/4/2020 17:11 10/4/2020 17:16 10/4/2020 22:27 10/4/2020 22:35 10/5/2020 3:31 10/5/2020 10:05 10/5/2020 12:37 10/5/2020 17:20 10/5/2020 17:20 10/5/2020 17:32 10/5/2020 20:41 10/5/2020 20:41 10/5/2020 11:35 10/5/2020 13:41 10/5/2020 14:58 10/5/2020 17:33 10/5/2020 20:06 10/5/2020 20:43 10/5/2020 20:31 10/5/2020 19:37 10/6/2020 7:32 10/6/2020 19:41 10/6/2020 12:00 10/6/2020 18:58 10/6/2020 19:12 10/6/2020 21:23 10/7/2020 3:11 10/6/2020 19:56 10/7/2020 7:08 10/7/2020 14:22 10/7/2020 15:08 10/7/2020 17:20 10/7/2020 20:06 10/8/2020 0:26 10/7/2020 7:20 10/7/2020 14:20 10/7/2020 15:50 10/7/2020 18:39 10/7/2020 21:11

Type Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Drug Offenses Harassment Harassment Harassment Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Threat Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault

Location WINDY HILL RD, KYLE, TX 78640 0, TX 219 SB 0, TX 219 SB 0, TX 198 SB RR 12, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 E US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 DACY LN, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 OVERPASS RD/E GOFORTH ST, BUDA, TX 78610 0, TX 221 SB W RR 150/WOODS LOOP, DRIFTWOOD, TX 78619 S FM 1626/RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 PAINTBRUSH, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 DANDY DR, BUDA, TX 78610 OVERPASS RD 503, BUDA, TX 78610 RHODES LN, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 OWL HOLLOW RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 POMPEY SPRINGS CT, BUDA, TX 78610 QUARTER AVE, BUDA, TX 78610 CINDER CV, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 PORTULACA CT, DRIFTWOOD, TX 78619 EXIT SB PIT STOP TRCE/MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 W US 290, AUSTIN, TX 78737 W US 290/RR 165, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 GREEN PASTURES DR, KYLE, TX 78640 FLATHEAD DR 16204, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 HILMAR LN, KYLE, TX 78640 IH 35 FRONTAGE RD Front Desk, BUDA, TX 78610 JOSEPH DR, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST/OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 HIGH RD, KYLE, TX 78640 BLUEBONNET WAY/SUMMIT DR, KYLE, TX 78640 0, TX 220 SB 0, TX 220 SB S OLD BASTROP HWY, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 N SAN MARCOS ST, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 RR 12, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 MAIN ST/ASH ST, BUDA, TX 78610 HOT SPRING VLY, BUDA, TX 78610 LONE MAN MOUNTAIN RD, DRIFTWOOD, TX 78619 LONE MAN MOUNTAIN RD, DRIFTWOOD, TX 78619 TRAVERTINE TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 FIRETHORN DR, BUDA, TX 78610 LIPPE LN/SCHUBERT LN, KYLE, TX 78640 NORTHPOINT DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 GREEN ACRES DR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 TEAL LN, KYLE, TX 78640 ORCHARD HILL TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 CROMWELL DR 5107, KYLE, TX 78640 RR 12, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 CABELAS DR/IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 12, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 RR 12, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 SH 80/MILITARY DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 IH 35 EXIT 221 SB IH 35 EXIT 221 SB IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 0, TX 219 SB PAINTBRUSH, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 MORNINGWOOD DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 RR 2325, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 DAYS END RD, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 UHLAND RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 RACHELS CANYON DR, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 POST RD/LIME KILN RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 E US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 TWISTED OAKS LN, BUDA, TX 78610 UHLAND RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 POMPEY SPRINGS CT, BUDA, TX 78610 IH 35 211, BUDA, TX 78610 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 SH 45/IH 35 RR 12, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 W US 290/BELTERRA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 CODY LN, KYLE, TX 78640 SHADOW CREEK BLVD, KYLE, TX 78640 BEBEE RD/GOFORTH RD, KYLE, TX 78640 TREETOP WAY, BUDA, TX 78610 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 HOT SPRING VLY, BUDA, TX 78610 SUNNY RIDGE DR, KYLE, TX 78640 HIGH RD/CRESTHILL CSWY, KYLE, TX 78640

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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • October 14, 2020

College Board honors 20 DSHS students STAFF REPORT

EVELYN SCHEIDER, JAKOB ZERTUCHE & LUCAS HOLLOWAY

HHS Speech, Debate team starts semester with success The Hays Speech and Debate team is enjoying success early in the 2020-2021 competition season. While the Covid-19 pandemic has halted in-person tournaments, technological advances have made it possible for students from across the nation to compete using an online service. Though school has not yet been in session a full month, this weekend marked the fourth weekend of tournaments, with students competing at Westlake High School and Yale University.

WINNERS INCLUDE: Westlake TFA Tournament • Evelyn Schneider, Lucas Holloway & Jakob Zertuche – World Schools Debate – 1st Place Yale University Tournament • Cameron Roberts – Extemporaneous Speaking – Quarterfinalist • Evan Ricke - Extem-

CAMERON ROBERTS

DREW COOK

SOFIA SANDOVAL

poraneous Speaking Octafinalist San Antonio Fall Open • Bella Estrada – 3rd Place – Lincoln Douglas Debate • Victor Falcon – 4th Place – International Extemporaneous Speaking • Jordan Warren – 6th Place – Humorous Interpretation • Austin Wilson – 5th Place – Lincoln Douglas Debate LaVernia TFA Tournament • Alena Hernandez – 4th Place - Humorous Interpretation

• Krystal Cortez – 6th Place - Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking • Drew Cook – 2nd Place – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking • Drew Cook – 1st Place – Student Congress • Evan Ricke – 3rd Place – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking • Sophia Sandoval – 1st Place – Informative Speaking • Stephanie Murray – 3rd Place – Informative Speaking • Clare Holland – 4th Place – Informative Speaking • Evan Ricke – 5th

Place – Informative Speaking • Jakob Zertuche – 6th Place – Informative Speaking • Clare Holland – 4th Place – Original Oratory Hendrickson/Pflugerville TFA Swing Tournament • Drew Cook – 2nd Place – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking • Evan Ricke – 5th Place - Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking • Cameron Roberts – 1st Place – Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking

Twenty Dripping Springs High School students have been recognized as College Board National Recognition Program Scholars. This honor was available to high school seniors who scored in the top 2.5% of PSAT/NMSQT tests and identified as one or more of the following: African American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, or attend school in a rural area, or are from a small town. Students who have

been honored are: Gabrielle Avena, Aidan Bailey, Makayla Banton, Dylan Bao, Jasmine Bisett, Helena Bjeletich, Natalie Chavez, Avery Davis, Jake Fields, Caroline Gamble, Jackson Kaiser, Kaylee Longo, Thomas Olvera, Tyler Papp, Jack Perry, Jadon Putman, Gabriel Rey, Isabella Sites, Clara Smartt, and Talon Thayer. Previously announced by the College Board were DSHS National Merit semifinalist Mitchell Bockelman and 11 students selected as Commended Scholars.

Two seats up on DSISD board Early voting for the general election that includes two seats on the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees began on Tuesday and continues through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Four candidates are running for two positions

on the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees. They are (in ballot order): Ron Jones, Barbara Stroud, Lori Broughton and Stephanie Holtzendorf. Dripping Springs trustees do not represent “places.” The top two vote-getters on Nov. 3, 2020, will be elected.

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