D.S. accepts Scenic City award
Tiger VB stays perfect in district
Empty Bowls fighting food insecurity
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News-Dispatch Volume XXXX No. 3
Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982
Search is still on for DSISD head SUBMITTED REPORT The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees is in the midst of a search for a permanent superintendent for the district. Nearly 80 candidates expressed interest in the position and the board carefully reviewed the pool before selecting seven for interviews, which occurred the week of Oct. 7. A second round of interviews will occur the week of Oct. 21. The process is being led by TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) Executive Search Services. “We were pleased to see
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County eyes access for El Rancho Cima Hays County officials have their eyes on making public a portion of El Rancho Cima, the 2,382acre former Boy Scout ranch along the Blanco River in Hays and Comal counties, between Wimberley and Fischer. However, public access will be controlled with restrictions similar to those in effect at Jacob’s Well. Visitors would be required to reserve passes for four-hour swimming windows and a park ranger would accompany visitors for the entire visit, county officials announced during a public meeting Oct. 9. The proposals and planning for El Rancho Cima are in the early stages and more public comment will become available, Natural Resources Coordinator Alexandra Thompson said. The park capacity would be between 60 to 80 people. Visitors would be required to make reservations for either an early swim time of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or an afternoon time of 2 to 6 p.m. Passes would cost $10 per a visitor. “The long-term plan is for the property to be available to the public, limiting the number of visitors at one time via a reservation system,” Thompson said. The Blanco River would be available to the public during swim seasons of May through Sept. 30. Upon arrival, visitors would park in an existing parking lot and be escorted by a park ranger. County officials are uncertain if an additional parking spaces will needed.
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PHOTO BY DALE ROBERSON
Stone Carver Phillip Hoggatt with one of his many sculptures on his property on Bell Springs Road west of Dripping Springs.
Rocks to Remember BY DALE ROBERSON
Rocks are the bane of most property owners on the west side of the Balcones Fault. To Phillip Hoggatt, stone, especially limestone, is the crux of his art and living. Hoggatt, who with his wife Michelle, is co-owner of Carved Stone, Inc. He spends his days making beautiful and meaningful art from stone. They have owned their shop on 9-1/2 acres on Bell Springs Road west of Dripping Springs since 1997. Their new office/show room is testament to Phillip’s artisanship. Shelves are filled with bookends, paperweights, cardholders, lamps and other items of beautiful carved art pieces. Much of the stone he uses for his creations and commissions comes from historic uses, which he repurposes.
Much of the stone that stone carver Phillip Hoggatt uses for his creations and commissions, comes from historic uses, which he repurposes.
granite. Probably the most notable grave marker Hoggatt has designed and built is that of former U.S. Congressman and famous Texas Attorney General Jim Maddox. Shortly after Maddox’s death, Hoggatt was selling carved stone “I bought the limethe Capitol in an aucpieces in a booth at stone from the front tion, but when the state Founders Day in Dripsteps of the State Capfailed to get bids on ping Springs. Maddox itol when it was refurthe stone from the rear was a resideny of the bished,” he said. steps, they gave it to Dripping Springs area. Although the capitol him just to get disposal. Maddox’s widow Marta building is made mostly That load also included approached Hoggatt of pink granite quarried quite a bit of granite and asked if he would near Marble Falls, the that had been replaced. build a monument for steps were limestone Since he rarely works her late husband. from near Austin. with granite, he gave Jim Maddox was “The limestone wears most of it to his friend known as “The People’s away after years of use,” and fellow stone mason Lawyer.” How could he Hoggatt said. Mike Bond. refuse? The steps were Even though he works Hoggatt designed replaced with more mostly in limestone, he the 12-foot monument limestone. Hoggatt said doesn’t believe it suitand constructed it of they, too, will wear away able for all stonework. limestone, quartz and with use after time. If re“It’s soft and won’t granite. placed with granite the last forever like granite Designing and consteps would last nearly or marble,” he said. For structing the obelisk forever, he said. that reason Hoggatt said was not necessarily the He purchased the he believes gravestones steps from the front of should be made of STONE CARVER, 8
LAGNIAPPE Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
The festival is free and takes place on six stages at six venues: Barber Shop Bar, Acopon Brewing Co., Mazama Coffee Co., Hudson’s on Mercer, The Sidecar Tasting Room and Milton’s The public is invited to the annual Dripping Lodging, all within easy walking distance of Springs Songwriters Festival Oct. 18-20, 2019 each other in the quaint Dripping Springs to enjoy three exciting Downtown Historic days of phenomenal District. You won’t want singer/songwriter to miss a single note. showcases. Forty-five songwriters from across the United States and around the world will be there up-close and personal. Enjoy this chance to see, hear and get to know some very talented performers This year’s festival who have a deep love of will be held Saturday the art of songwriting.
38th annual Wimberley Gospel Music Festival
at the Wimberley VFW Post #6441 on Jacobs Well Road. The festival will be dedicated to Jan Hoyt. She and her husband, Pastor Jerry Hoyt, put their heart and soul into the festival at the Cowboys for Jesus Church in Fischer for the last 12 years. For many years, Jan endured a courageous challenge with cancer. During those times, she remained optimistic and upbeat, always with a smile on her face. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering. Entertainers will be coming from across the state, some who have played the festival in prior
years such as Clifton Jansky, Song of Glory, Cowboys for Jesus, Dee Vickery, Blue Creek Bluegrass and Hearts of Grace and some new to the festival this year including Tim Marshall and Jackie Cox. Wimberley’s own Darrell Ayres, Tom Christopher and Jim Henderson will be in the lineup. Sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary, admission is free; there is a $5 parking fee. Creekside Cookers will be providing lunch and dinner and the VFW Auxiliary will have their concession stand open. Festival hours are 11a.m.- 9 p.m. For information, call 512847-5162.
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Public input south for US 290 study BY CAMELIA JUAREZ The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public comment to help its feasibility study for the future of US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs. During an open house event Oct. 10, local residents and business owners expressed their concerns of traffic accidents in the area, inconvenient roads that are hurting local business and roads that increase police and EMS response times. TxDOT Pubic Involvement Officer Alex Navarro said community input is prioritized and highly encouraged to help engineers make the roads safer and adaptable. “Anyone who lives, works or travels in this area will notice the traffic. We are noticing that growth will not stop, so we are really trying to come up with a suggestion on how to connect these different areas. We want to improve safety and mobility to accommodate the continuous growth,” Navarro said. Local business owner and resident of the area Senora Lee said the current roads make it difficult to access her property and business. Her daily inconvenience is also a threat to the health of her neighbor, who frequently needs emergency medical assistance. “We live in an area that we have to drive two and a half miles, then do a turn around to access our property and businesses. If you had to call EMS, they would have to go all the way down then turn around to get to elderly people. My neigh-
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branch of the National Women’s Political Caucus. The Hays County Wom- The organizations are en’s Political Caucus has multi-partisan and focus endorsed two local candi- on increasing women’s dates running for offices political power base. The in Buda and Woodcreek. Hays County Caucus is Winning the support the largest chapter in of the HCWPC are Terry Texas. Cummings for Buda City The organization strives Council District C and to increase women’s parChrys Grummert for ticipation in the political Woodcreek City Council. process and to identify, Candidates are asked recruit, train and support to submit responses to progressive feminist canquestionnaires seeking didates for election and their views on a variety of appointment to public issues and local concerns. office. The HCWPC’s Political The HCWPC supports Action Committee reviews equality for all women; the responses and invites equal rights for all indithose who qualify to speak viduals regardless of race, and answer questions age, gender, religion, ethfrom members. nic origin, ability, sexual The 2019 elections will orientation or immigrabe held on Tuesday, Nov. tion status; reproductive 5, with early voting from freedom and health care Oct. 21-Nov. 1 at countyservices; quality depenwide polling places. dent care; and the eradiFounded in 1973, the cation of violence, poverty Hays County Women’s and discrimination on any Political Caucus is a local basis.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS Below, Dripping Springs leaders accepting the award for Platinum Scenic City at the recent Texas Municipal League’s annual conference in San Antonio, are: Mary Clary, Planning Assistant; Michelle Fischer, City Administrator; Bill Foulds, Mayor Pro Tem; Todd Purcell, Mayor; Sarah Tober, Executive Director, Scenic Texas; Sarah Cole, Building Official/Utility Coordinator; Ginger Faught, Deputy City Administrator.
Dripping Springs earns Platinum Scenic City Certification Award STAFF REPORT
The city of Dripping Springs officially accepted its award as a Platinum Scenic City during the Texas Municipal League’s Annual Conference, held last week in San Antonio. The platinum award is the highest recognition through the Scenic City Certification Program,
a program of Scenic Texas and its 17 partner organizations. The Scenic City Certification Program recognizes cities for their demonstrated commitment to high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and spaces. The Scenic City Cer-
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Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Oct. 3 and Oct. 9, 2019. Civil Matter.................................................................. 10 Information.................................................................... 9 Compliance Check........................................................ 5 Sex Offender Registry................................................... 1 Property- Lost/Found/Imp............................................ 2 Alarm Business........................................................... 42 Alarm Residential........................................................ 46 Alarm Panic................................................................... 1 Animal Calls................................................................. 96 Field Euthanasia............................................................ 1 Loose Livestock.......................................................... 44 Sexual Assault – Child.................................................. 2 Sexual Assault............................................................... 1 Assault – Aggravated.................................................... 2 Assault........................................................................... 8 Assist EMS.................................................................. 20 Assist Fire Dept............................................................. 2 Assist Outside Agency................................................ 17 Burglary Building........................................................... 3 Burglary Habitation....................................................... 2 Burglary Vehicle........................................................... 19 Criminal Mischief......................................................... 14 Enviromental Crime....................................................... 2 Illegal Dumping............................................................. 5 Disorderly Conduct....................................................... 1 Death Investigation....................................................... 2 Disturbance Noise....................................................... 15 Disturbance Physical Fight......................................... 13 Disturbance Verbal...................................................... 15 Child Custody............................................................... 9 Violation of Order.......................................................... 3 Narcotics/Information................................................... 3 MIP Tobacco................................................................. 1 Drug Paraphernalia....................................................... 1 Fraud............................................................................. 2 Credit/Debit Abuse........................................................ 4 Harassment................................................................. 18 Threat............................................................................ 6 Mental Health Invest................................................... 12 Mental Health Transport................................................ 5 Canine Training.............................................................. 1 Canine Search............................................................... 4 Drone Deployment........................................................ 1 Viol City Ordinance........................................................ 1
Missing Person.............................................................. 5 Runaway........................................................................ 3 Public Assist................................................................ 16 Community Contact.................................................... 28 Disabled Vehicle.......................................................... 21 Foot Patrol..................................................................... 2 Close Patrol............................................................... 138 Parental Discipline Assist.............................................. 4 Flagged Down............................................................... 2 Unsecured/Open Building............................................. 1 Welfare Concern.......................................................... 30 Suicidal Person............................................................. 9 Investigation.................................................................. 7 Supplement................................................................. 72 Suspicious Circumstances......................................... 22 Suspicious Person...................................................... 21 Suspicious Vehicle...................................................... 29 Wanted Person.............................................................. 5 Indentity Theft............................................................... 7 Theft............................................................................ 19 Unauth use Vehicle....................................................... 3 Vehicle Theft.................................................................. 6 Recovery Stolen Vehicle............................................... 4 Accident Minor............................................................ 26 Accident Hit and Run.................................................. 10 Accident Major/Injury.................................................. 25 Accident Fleet............................................................... 1 Abandoned/Stored Vehicle........................................... 9 Traffic Control/Direction.............................................. 15 Directed/Area Enforce................................................. 30 Traffic Hazard.............................................................. 39 Attempt to Locate....................................................... 73 Parking Enforcement..................................................... 2 Traffic Stop................................................................ 426 Trespassing/Unwanted............................................... 16 911 Abandoned/Open............................................... 210 Structure Fire................................................................. 1 Deadly Conduct............................................................ 1 911 Aban/Misdial/Open................................................ 1 911 Hang Up................................................................. 1 Discharge Firearm......................................................... 4 Sick Person................................................................... 1 Police Incoming Call..................................................... 2 Private Tow/Repo.......................................................... 4
Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Sept. 19 through Sept. 25, 2019. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured. Agency Activity Date HCSO Assault 10/03/2019 HCSO Assault 10/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/03/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/03/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/03/2019 BPD Theft 10/03/2019 HCSO Theft 10/03/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/03/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/04/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/04/2019 HCSO Harassment 10/04/2019 HCSO Harassment 10/04/2019 BPD Missing Person 10/04/2019 HCSO Missing Person 10/04/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/04/2019 BPD Theft 10/04/2019 HCSO Theft 10/04/2019 HCSO Theft 10/04/2019 HCSO Theft 10/04/2019 HCSO Theft 10/04/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/04/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/04/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/04/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/04/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/05/2019 BPD Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/05/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/05/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/05/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/05/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/05/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/06/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/05/2019 BPD Theft 10/05/2019 BPD Theft 10/05/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/05/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/05/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/05/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/05/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/06/2019 HCSO Alarm - Panic 10/06/2019 HCSO Sexual Assault - Child 10/06/2019 HCSO Assault - Aggravated 10/07/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/06/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/06/2019 BPD Vehicle Theft 10/06/2019 BPD Vehicle Theft 10/07/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/06/2019 HCSO Assault 10/07/2019 HCSO Assault 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Building 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/07/2019 HCSO Missing Person 10/07/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/07/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/07/2019 BPD Theft 10/07/2019 BPD Theft 10/07/2019 HCSO Theft 10/07/2019 HCSO Theft 10/07/2019 BPD Vehicle Theft 10/07/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/07/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/08/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/07/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/07/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/07/2019 HCSO Assault - Aggravated 10/09/2019 HCSO Assault 10/08/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 10/08/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 10/08/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 10/08/2019 BPD Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/08/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/08/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/08/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/08/2019 HCSO Theft 10/08/2019 HCSO Theft 10/08/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/08/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/08/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/08/2019 HCSO Sexual Assault - Child 10/09/2019 HCSO Assault 10/09/2019 HCSO Assault 10/09/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 10/09/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/09/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 10/10/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/10/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/09/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/09/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/09/2019 BPD Suicidal Person 10/09/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/09/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/09/2019 HCSO Theft 10/09/2019 HCSO Theft 10/09/2019 HCSO Theft 10/09/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/10/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/09/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/09/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/09/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/09/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/09/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/10/2019 HCSO Deadly Conduct 10/09/2019
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Location Chapa Middle School Kyle Lehmann High School Kyle Woodcreek Dr Wimberley Janzet Dr Kyle Six Pines Rd San Marcos Fischer Store Rd Wimberley Americas Auto Auction Buda W Summit Dr Wimberley Camino Real Elementary Kyle Camino Real Maxwell Teal Ln Kyle Hurlbut Rd Dripping Springs Panorama Dr Dripping Springs Kai Vista Dr Kyle HEB of Buda Joe Robinson Dr Kyle Longcope Loop San Marcos Walmart of Buda Sawyer Ranch Rd/W US 290 Dripping Springs Satsuma Dr Buda Thornless Cir Buda Wimberley Market Days Kai Vista Dr Kyle Oxbow Trl/RR 967 Buda Cabelas Dr/IH 35 Fr Buda S FM 1626 Buda Bucks Backyard N FM 1626/Lakewood Dr Buda 1278 Cabelas Dr Buda Carrington Oaks Dripping Springs Animal Hospital Daniel Boone Dr Austin Creek House Wedding Venue Dripping Springs Texas Old Town Kyle Creek House Wedding Venue Dripping Springs Buda Fire Department Station 32 Walmart of Buda Walmart of Buda Merritt Hill Country Senior Village Dripping Springs S FM 1626/RR 967 Buda 24511 block RR 12 Dripping Springs 6181 W Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs EXIT 215 SB Kyle W Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs Railyard Dr Kyle Niederwald Strasse Kyle 6000 W RR 150 B TDO Cabinets Kates Cv Buda Fender Dr Kyle Cabelas Dr Buda Carrington Oaks Maribel 900 block Windy Hills Rd Buda Belterra Springs Apartments Austin Chapa Middle School Kyle Madisons Way Buda Lear Ave Buda Kates Cv Buda Carolyns Way Buda Maribel Ave Buda Mckennas Cv Buda Clarence Ct Buda Lear Ave Buda Kates Cv Buda Giancarlos Ln Buda Cullen Blvd Buda Walmart of Buda Wimberley High School on Carney Wimberley High School on Carney Circle Dr Buda Walmart of Buda IH 35 Fr Buda Wallace Middle School Kyle Buckaroo Cir Wimberley Cullen Blvd Buda Royston Rd/IH 35 Fr Buda EXIT 219 SB Buda E RR 150/Camino Real Kyle N Rob Shelton Blvd/E US 290 Dripping Springs 721 block Santa Fe Run Kyle Cody Ln Kyle Simon Middle School Kyle Meyers Rd Buda Love Dr Buda Willow Creek Cir San Marcos Enchanted Woods Trl Buda Cody Ln Kyle 392 block Creek Rd Dripping Springs Old Ranch Road 12 San Marcos Carney Ln Wimberley Dripping Springs High School Fischer Cove Dr/Fischer Store Rd Wimberley EXIT 215 NB Kyle EXIT 215 NB RR 12/W RR 150 Dripping Springs Sycamore Springs Middle School Austin Stillwater JP 3 Office Wimberley Willis Way San Marcos Marsh Ln Buda Mcdonalds Of Buda N Cedar St Buda Vermilion Marble Trl Buda Fire Cracker Dr Springs At Sunfield Buda Willis Way San Marcos Cypress Rd Kyle Talley Loop Buda Twin Oaks Trl Dripping Springs Cody Ln Kyle Old West Trl Buda RR 12 Wimberley Westland Ridge Rd Dripping Springs Vermilion Marble Trl Buda Lovelady Ln/Sh 123 San Marcos 6400 block RR 12 San Marcos St Stephens Episcopal Church/School Wimberley Frog Pond Ln Dripping Springs Mockingbird St/FM 2001 Buda EXIT 210 SB Kyle EXIT 210 SB 1540 Satterwhite Rd Buda Docs Drive In Theater
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On the ballot
A rundown of the 10 proposed Constitutional amendments STAFF REPORT Texans will decide 10 amendments to the Texas Constitution on Nov. 5, and ahead of the election, the League of Women Voters is presenting arguments both for and against each.
Empty Bowls Project fighting food insecurity BY CAMELIA JUAREZ
to 3 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and At least $60,000 is Event Center locals can expected to be donated enjoy a meal and live muto fight food insecurity in sic to help provide food Dripping Springs, thanks for those who can’t afford the Empty Bowl Project in good nutrition. partnership with Helping Last year Helping Hands. Hands provided more For the 22nd year, the than 175,000 pounds of Empty Bowl fundraiser food for people. will bring the community Helping Hands event together to donate $25 organizer June Baumoel and choose their one of said she is excited that a kind artisan bowl, fill it there will be 17 potters with soup from more than providing 1,200 bowls for 30 local restaurants. the event. On Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. “Guests coming to the
Empty Bowls Project in Dripping Springs will have one of the most unique collections of bowls than in prior years. Our generous potters come from all over the Hill Country,” Baumoel said. To volunteer or learn more about Dripping Springs Helping Hands, visit www.helpinghands-drippingsprings. org and https://www. facebook.com/DrippingSpringsEmptyBowlProject/.
Becerra forms Hays County Complete Count Committee BY ANITA MILLER
The 2020 Census is technically still months away, but Hays County is gearing up to do a better job of making sure every resident is counted. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announced Oct. 9 the formation of the Hays County Complete Count Committee, designed to be an umbrella for similar committees formed by the county’s municipalities as well as Texas State University. “In an effort to ensure that all of Hays County is accounted for … and using the guidelines provided by the U.S. Census, I, as the highest elected official in Hays County, hereby form the Hays County Complete Count Committee,” Becerra posted on social media. “Our biggest goal is to give people an opportunity to participate,” he said by phone Oct. 10 from Galveston, where he was attending a conference. “We have many groups interested, some are already forming. We want to make sure we’re not duplicating efforts and that we’re doing things efficiently.” It’s a bigger task in Hays County than some other places because there are areas of the county that have not always been accurately represented in the Constitutionally-man-
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“People who show up a little early will get to unpack and then a park ranger will bring the group to the swimming area,” Thompson said. Access points to the river would be constructed in a way that would preserve the vegetation surrounding the river, and would make entry into the river easier and safer. Hiking trails are under consideration. However, hiking would not be allowed during the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler mating season, which is March through late August. Pavilions would be available to rent for $20. Each pavilion has a picnic table and shade surrounded by open space and secluded by trees.
“In an effort to ensure that all of Hays County is accounted for … and using the guidelines provided by the U.S. Census, I, as the highest elected official in Hays County, hereby form the Hays County Complete Count Committee.” –Ruben Becerra, in a post on social media
dated national head count. “Hays County has been identified as an undercounted, hard-to-count area along the corridor and areas to the east of Interstate 35,” he said. “The federal government is telling us we have not historically done a good job,” he said, adding that historically, those areas, including Dripping Springs, participated at a rate less than 80 percent. Becerra said he considers that an “opportunity to unite us as best I can to make sure we have everyone counted.” Undercounts result in fewer federal funds because they are allocated on the basis of the number of residents. To help get everyone included, he said municipalities and Texas State are in the process of applying for grants. “It’s important for us to synchronize and be on the same page,” he said.
Becerra said the application for a grant from the Hogg Foundation specifically asks if the county judge has formed a Complete Count Committee. Although he had just posted the notification a day prior, Becerra said he’s already had some meetings and has heard from many people, elected officials and others, who want to be a part of the group. “We have replied to everyone so we can create the first meeting in the very near future.” The point of the census, he said, is to capture a moment in time. “If you freeze time at this moment, where are you? That’s the goal. We want to help create good paths of communication so people can have clear expectations, clear roadmaps and attainable goals so we can all work together for the greater good.” The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years.
local governments will make the call, and that despite predetermined damage categories, extensive reappraisals might still be necessary.
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Proposition 4 would enact a Constitutional ban on establishing a PROPOSITION 1 state income tax. Proposition 1 proposes Those in favor note adding elected municipal that most Texans do not judges to the list of public want a state income officials who may hold tax, and that the estabmore than one office at lishment of one would a time. dampen the state’s lowCurrently, officials that tax, pro-growth stance are allowed to hold multi- and fewer people would ple offices include county move here if one were commissioner, justice of enacted. the peace, notary public Those opposed say the and postmaster. amendment is unnecesArguments for passary since the Constitusage of the amendment tion prevents one being include that filling some established without a positions would be easier statewide referendum, for smaller municipalithat revenue from an ties if municipal judges income tax could reduce could serve more than the tax burden on busione community; and that nesses and that without a it would make it easier state income tax, properfor authorities to obtain ty and sales taxes would search warrants and continue to rise. streamline other proceedings. PROPOSITION 5 Arguments against Proposition 5 would include the possibility of a judge being elected in a dedicate sales taxes on community he or she was sporting goods go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife not familiar with, along Department and the with the fact the Texas Texas Historical CommisConstitution already permits a person elected sion. Those in favor of the in one municipality to be amendment point to the appointed in another. fact that many parks and historic sites are badly PROPOSITION 2 in need of maintenance; Proposition 2 would and the money would alallow the Texas Water low for more preservation Development Board and the development of (TWDB) to issue general new parks. obligation bonds for the Those opposed generEconomically Distressed ally don’t want any funds Area Program (EDAP). dedicated to a specific Not to exceed $200 purpose, which elimimillion, the bonds would nates budget flexibility. help develop water supply and sewer projects. PROPOSITION 6 Those in favor of the Proposition 6 would amendment argue that benefit cancer research, access to clean water increasing the maximum should not be determined by socioeconomic bond amount for the Cancer Prevention and factors and that bonds Research Institute of would provide a better Texas (CPRIT) from $3 source of funding than billion to $6 billion. stressing local general Proponents of the funds. amendment say the Those opposed point move would ensure Texas to the economic impact, continues its investment noting that it would cost in cancer research and $3,375,000 through 2021 and that the issue should note that current funding for CPRIT, which has crebe addressed locally, not ated jobs and generated through the state. other economic activity, expires in 2021. PROPOSITION 3 Opponents note Proposition 3 would CPRIT’s history of misauthorize the Legislature managing funds and say to give temporary propit could cost the governerty tax exemptions in ment $12.5 million in areas where the governor general revenue funds. has issued a disaster declaration. Exemptions PROPOSITION 7 would range from 15 to Proposition 7 would 100 percent, depending increase from $300 on the amount of property damage the taxpayer million to $600 million the amount the Genreceived. Local governeral Land Office could ments would decide whether to adopt the ex- annually distribute to the Available School Fund. emption and determine The fund gets its money how long it would last. from the management, Those in favor say sale and leasing of more the amendment would than 13 million acres of provide a quicker way land for the Permanent of delivering relief and School Fund. that it would be easier Those in favor argue and more affordable for the amendment will local governments than the current reassessment improve funding for Texas’ public schools, process. Those against it say it’s which would reduce their dependence on local not guaranteed to help as many as it could, since property taxes.
Those opposed point to a history of questionable investments at the expense of public education funding and argue the amendment could skew distributions from the Permanent School Fund.
PROPOSITION 8 Proposition 8 would establish a Flood Infrastructure Fund outside of general revenue though a one-time fund transfer from the state’s “rainy day” fund. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) would distribute the funds as loans or grant to establish a regional approach to flood infrastructure. Those in favor point to disasters such as Hurricane Harvey, and note that the fund would eliminate the need for local governments to come up with matching funds because it would supply that part needed to match federal money. Those opposed say local governments could default on a TWDB loan and that flood control has historically not been the role of state government.
PROPOSITION 9 Proposition 9 concerns exempting precious metals held in the state’s precious metals depository from taxation. Those who want to see it passed say the exemption would bring Texas in line with other states that do not tax precious metals, and would allow the Texas facility to join COMEX, the leading marketplace for precious metals. Those who do not favor the amendment say it’s unnecessary since counties do not enforce the property tax on precious metals and that it gives preference through a tax break for precious metals over other investment options.
PROPOSITION 10 Proposition 10 would allow law enforcement animals, on retirement, to go live with their former handler or other caretakers to adopt them without paying a fee. Those for the move say it would assure the well-being of retired law enforcement animals and make it easier for former handlers to adopt. Those against it say it may reduce state income in that the auction of a law enforcement animal would raise money, and there could be problems if a handler decides to retire before the animal’s retirement. Early voting begins Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 1. Polls are open on Nov. 5, election day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This election marks the first time Hays County voters may cast ballots at any Voting Center instead of being required to report to the precinct in which they reside.
“These pavilions are mitigation was approved very spacious and wide. It by the voters in a 2016 gives people a lot of room transportation bond. not only for their group and picnic area, but they have enough space to play flag football or Frisbee. The next pavilion would be 30 feet away or farther,” Thompson said. Currently, El Rancho Call 512-268-7862 to join the church directory today. Cima is in the early stages of development and as master planning and negotiations with the Nature Conservancy proceed, a timeline will also be 8:45 AM Sunday Morning developed. As the project 11:00 AM Sunday Worship progresses, there will be 5:45 PM Wednesday Meal Rev. Justin Mass Schedule other opportunities for 6:30 PM Wed TouchPoint Nguyen, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m. input, either in CommisLocated at the Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m. sioners Court meetings or SCBC Preschool corner of RR 12 & Post Oak in Spanish Mass in meetings organized by Children Ministries Dripping Springs Sunday: 1:30 p.m. the Precinct 3 CommisYouth Ministries www.sunsetcanyonchurch.org sioner Lon Shell. Family Ministries (512) 894-0480 4000 E. HWY 290 512-858-5667 www.stmartindp.org Some funding being utilized for environmental
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HCSO taking traffic complaints while awaiting full staffing BY ANITA MILLER
When the Hays County Sheriff’s Office took to social media to publicize a new email address for traffic complaints, they expected to get reports of speeders and the like. Instead, motorists took the opportunity to complain about things county law enforcement has nothing to do with. “One guy wanted us to change the timing of the traffic lights on 290. He was tired of stopping at all the red lights,” recalled Lt. Dennis Gutierrez. That prompted a clarification. “The Sheriff’s Office does not play any role in design
or implementation of traffic control devices,” the more recent post reads. The HCSO went on to list a url for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the agency that does have a say in such matters. The department is still accepting complaints through the special email (traffic-concerns@ co.hays.tx.us). They have also clarified which types of complaints the HCSO can actually address. The county has jurisdiction over roads that are not within an incorporated/ city boundary, that do not have a designation like FM (Farm to Marker), RR (Ranch Road), RM (Ranch to Market), LP
(Loop), IH (Interstate Highway) or SH (State Highway), is not privately maintained, and is in a subdivision that has met county road standards. Underlying the outreach for more public input, however, is a lack of available manpower on the part of the department – something Gutierrez said is on the cusp of turning around as the training pipeline is about to deliver a dozen new deputies. “What’s happening now, is for the first time ever we have maxed out,” Gutierrez said. Deputies previously assigned to traffic have been moved to patrol. Patrol deputies are the department’s
front line when it comes to answering calls and writing reports. Some deputies even had to be pulled from specialty units like Mental Health at a time when concerns over those issues are at the forefront of much public discussion. “We’re now finding with our academies, people are coming off training and we are slowly taking back those slots” and returning specialty officers to their former positions. Gutierrez admitted that a Facebook post seeming to blame the media for the lack of applicants was badly worded. The post read that the HCSO, “along with
most law enforcement agencies in the U.S., saw a drastic decline in law enforcement applicants. Whether you attribute this to the negative media coverage of law enforcement in general, or to the improving economy, this lack of qualified law enforcement applicants created challenges for agencies across the nation.” “It should have said all the publicity about law enforcement shootings, beatings throughout the nation,” he said, shifting the focus to reporting about “what’s happening in law enforcement.” Even though things are looking up in terms
of staffing, Gutierrez said the department also has a lot of personnel nearing retirement. “A lot of guys are eligible to retire in the next two or three years. If they all leave at the same time it could revert back … We’re keeping our fingers crossed and keep training people.” Still, he added, because of the required training, “every time somebody quits, it’s six months before we can replace them.” Residents with concerns about traffic control devices and other issues within the purview of TxDOT should use this link: https://www.txdot. gov/contact-us/form. html"id=
Education DSISD Trustee Mary Jane Hetrick elected to TASB board of directors SUBMITTED REPORT
Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees member Mary Jane Hetrick has been elected to a one-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) HETRICK Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 13, Position B. Now in her second term on the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees, Dr. Hetrick is a 2017 Leadership TASB graduate and Master Trustee. Her professional experience includes working as the women’s sports information director for UTPA, scholarship coordinator for the University of Texas at Brownsville, and an adjunct professor for AUM and Troy University. In 2014, she founded Foundation Logic, LLC, a nonprofit consulting business. She received a bach-
elor’s in business administration from the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA, now UT-Rio Grande Valley). Hetrick continued her education at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), earning a master of public administration and certificate in nonprofit management, then earning a doctorate in public administration and public policy from Auburn University. Active in her community, Hetrick has served on the Dripping Springs Education Foundation Board, the Foster Village Board, building and visioning committees for her church, and is a founding board member of Patriots’ Hall, for veterans in the greater Dripping Springs area. TASB is a nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve public school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.4 million public school students.
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Continued from pg. 2 tification Program, is a nationally recognized one-of-a-kind model, developed to provide communities with a comprehensive set of standards and evaluations for the design and development of public roadways and spaces. Any Texas city may apply to the Scenic City Certification Program for an objective review of its existing municipal infrastructure ordinances as they relate to the model standards. Twenty-one Texas cities have been recognized as 2019 Certified Scenic City award recipients and only five earned the platinum level, Dripping Springs being one of the five. Assessment is pointsbased, and every city applicant receives a detailed, scored evaluation that identifies both strengths and areas for improvement. Official certification is earned by cities that score points in the upper range and meet threshold standards for landscaping, tree planting, and sign regulation. According to Mayor Todd Purcell, “Dripping Springs becoming certified as a Platinum Scenic City is a great honor for our city. And knowing that we attained this level, through all the growth over the past few
Twenty-one Texas cities have been recognized as 2019 Certified Scenic City award recipients and only five earned the platinum level, Dripping Springs being one of the five. years, is a testament to both our citizens and city leaders. We could not have achieved this honor if it wasn’t for our standards and integrity when it comes to our streetscapes, lighting and signage requirements, and the care of our parks, trails and open spaces. I’m very proud of this award.” The Scenic City certification is not new for Dripping Springs. The city was previously awarded Scenic City certification in 2014 at the gold level. The additional points earned in the scoring, that elevated the city’s ranking this year, are due to amendments to the city’s code of ordinances over the past few years. Dripping Springs’ Scenic City certification is for five years.
Tiger Freshman Retreat
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On Oct. 9, Dripping Springs High School held the annual “Freshman Retreat,” a day of learning about the Tiger Nation and bonding for the Class of 2023. The event, planned by upperclassmen, included many activities at stations such as kickball, guest speakers, games and CPR awareness.
Alpacas visit JWE classrooms SUBMITTED REPORT It’s hard to top an alpaca in the classroom. Nonetheless, Jacob’s Well Elementary students exploring possibilities for their future were excited to receive firsthand information on some really good careers on Friday, Oct. 11, at their 3rd Annual Career Day. A police officer, a chef, a judge and yes, an alpaca farmer were among the special visitors for the day. “I was competing with an ER Doctor, banker, police officer and canine unit so I wasn’t sure if I would be interesting enough for the students, but it turns out they really did seem to enjoy it,” said Jenny Thompson, Tierra Prometida, Alpaca Ranch manager, who brought along two alpacas. “I really enjoyed it and was very impressed with the questions and
the perfectly behaved students. Great kids,” she added. The goal is to bring in as many professionals as possible, who passionately pursue their careers, so that it is as fun as it is informational for students. “Each year the kids just love it. It has been a very valuable experience for them and has helped us address college and career readiness even at the elementary level,” said Sarah Hernandez, JWE counselor. On this fun day, students had an opportunity to hear from these guests about their job and the training necessary to launch their career. Even at a young age, students begin to set goals and think about their future. “Our hopes are that kids start understanding that school, learning, and goal setting matter
PHOTO COURTESY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD Jenny Thompson of Tierra Prometida and her alpacas were just a few of the visitors that spoke at Jacob’s Well Elementary School Career Day.
so that they can do whatever it is they dream of doing one day,” said Andrea Pope, Jacob’s Well Elementary School principal. The JWE students
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Sports Tigers late touchdown takes down LBJ 17-14 BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
AUSTIN – A go-ahead touchdown pass from quarterback Cameron O’Banan to wide receiver Andres Flores Perry in the final seconds Friday helped the Dripping Springs Tiger football team escape with a thrilling 17-14 win over the LBJ Jaguars. The moment encapsulated a high-energy, physical contest between both clubs that at times had the feeling of a postseason contest. “It was just a stopand-release play and he just got on top of him,” O’Banan said on the game-winning pass. “I just threw it up and it was like slow motion man, just like the movies.”
DISTRICT 12-5A, DIVISION I STANDINGS Dripping Springs 3-0 Seguin 3-0 LBJ 2-1 Crockett 1-2 Travis 1-2 McCallum 1-2 Reagan 1-2 Lanier 0-3
A fourth down stop by the Tiger defense with 33 seconds remaining gave the offense one last opportunity to score. A facemask penalty on LBJ, followed by two completions to the sideline, set up the game-winning touchdown. “We just tried to take a shot there at the end on a little double move, and he (O’Banan) slid up in the
pocket,” Dripping Springs head coach Galen Zimmerman said. “There was little bit of pressure but we did a great job of protecting him because it takes a little while, and you know he put it on the money and Andres made a great catch.” Before the late-game fireworks, both squads locked horns in a defensive battle. After a 45-yard field goal by Tigers kicker Desi De la Cruz in the first quarter, neither team scored a touchdown until the final minutes before halftime. The Jaguars capitalized on a fourth-and-goal opportunity and scored on 1-yard quarterback scramble by Hunter Scott to take a 7-3 lead. O’Ba-
nan entered the game at quarterback for the Tigers and led the team on an eight-play, 63 yard touchdown drive in under two minutes. A 1-yard pass to receiver Shel Hudson allowed Dripping Springs to retake a 10-7 lead just seconds before halftime. LBJ sprinted out of the gates on the opening possession in the third quarter as they marched down the field and scored on 9-yard run up the middle by running back Sean Fresch. LBJ led 14-10. However, the Tiger defense shut down LBJ’s offense and kept the Jaguars off the scoreboard for the rest of the game. “They played from start to finish, they played great,” Zimmerman said about the Tigers defense.
“That offense right there, to hold them to two touchdowns was phenomenal.” For Dripping Springs, O’Banan finished the game 13-of-22 passing for 102 yards and two touchdowns, and also added 29 yards receiving on four catches in the first half. Perry led the team in receiving with 40 yards on two catches and one touchdown, while Hudson had five catches for 26 yards and score. LBJ’s Fresch finished the game with 30 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown. Scott had five rushes for 26 yards and one score, and completed 5-of-18 passes for 86 yards. With the win, Dripping Springs remains unbeaten
in district play and stays tied with Seguin atop the 12-5A, Division I standings with four games left. “I think it gives us confidence that we can (win),” Zimmerman said. “I mean their (LBJ) defensive line is unbelievable. They’ve got speed, but they are a physical team. So for us to be able to come out of this one, on their field, with a win against a team like that, I think it gives us confidence that we can play with a lot of people.” The Tigers will look to stay undefeated as they travel to play the Juan Navarro Vikings (1-5, 0-3) Friday at 7:30 p.m. Dripping Springs returns home to play Seguin Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.
Texans shut out Eastside Memorial BY MOSES LEOS III
PHOTO BY NICK MORRIS Tiger volleyballers Karley Sledge, Madi Lund, Kylar Raymond and Lauren Pyka enjoy a quick celebration between plays.
Tigers stay perfect in district with win over Crockett BY AMANDA LATTIMER
DISTRICT 25-5A STANDINGS
bined 11 aces in the match; sophomore Clara Martin The Dripping Springs leading the team with four. Dripping Springs 9-0 Tigers volleyball team On the defensive side, McCallum 8-1 remained unbeaten in disKalsu led the team with LBJ 6-3 trict play Friday after they nine digs with Nicole Herdispatched the Crockett bert behind her with eight. Lockhart 4-4 Cougars in straight sets at Kalsu said maintaining Crockett 2-5 Tiger Gym. the same intensity is key Travis 1-5 The Tiger offense finas they near the end of the Reagan 1-7 ished with 39 total kills in regular season. Lanier 0-6 the match. Senior Mack“The season has been enzie Murray took the lead going really good. In my all with nine kills in the game, four years of high school, The onslaught continued while Avery Kalsu was this is for sure the best as the Tigers outran the right behind Murray with team that I have been a eight kills. Kylar Raymond Cougars in the second set part of, which has been re25-14, followed by a 25-12 ally cool,” said Kalsu. “And finished with seven kills third frame. total in the game. in district we have been Five Dripping Springs Dripping Springs domplaying really well and replayers also recorded a com- ally steady which has kept inated the first set 25-8.
our level of intensity up.” Herbert cited a strong chemistry on the court as reason for their consistent play during district. “Being on the team this year I think we really dialed in to focus on making minimal errors and focusing on first ball side out,” Herbert said. “Overall we have bonded really well by staying focused in the game and we have really gotten good this year.” The Tigers continue district play Friday on the road at LBJ. Dripping Springs returns home Oct. 22 when they host Lockhart at 6:30 p.m.
An early explosion of offense paved the way for the Wimberley Texans to throttle the Eastside Memorial Panthers 51-0 in their Oct. 10 district opener at Nelson Field. Wimberley (5-1, 1-0) quickly jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter advantage highlighted by a pair of touchdowns from quarterback Cooper McCollum and a score by Juan Olmedo Barraco. The onslaught continued into the second frame as Wimberley tacked on 16 more points that included a safety. With second and third string players on the field, the Texans added two more scores in the final 24 minutes of play. McCollum went 6 of 9 for 102 yards and two touchdowns passing and two rushes for 22 yards before he was pulled at halftime. Running back Cole Schroeder led
DISTRICT 13-4A, DIVISION II STANDINGS
Wimberley 1-0 Geronimo Navarro 1-0 Bandera 1-0 Cuero 0-1 Eastside Memorial 0-1 Llano 0-1
the team with 61 rush yards on five carries, while Barraco finished with 53 yards rushing on four carries and a score. Running back Blake Mullinix ran for 56 yards and a touchdown. Texan running back Cole Marshall caught three passes for 65 yards and a score. On defense, Wimberley held Eastside Memorial (0-6, 0-1) to -35 total yards in the game. Texan defensive lineman Manny Esquina led the team with three tackles. Wimberley hosts unbeaten Bandera for homecoming Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Texan Stadium.
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Long-range facility planning committee being formed for Dripping Springs ISD SUBMITTED REPORT
The Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee (LRFPC) will begin meeting in November to plan for the next 5-10 years of student growth in Dripping Springs ISD. The LRFPC serves a critical need for the future of the district, as important decisions are made over the next year to ensure that Dripping Springs ISD continues to serve all students with an outstanding education. Applications were accepted for membership
in the LRFPC from the end of September until Oct. 11. Those who attended meetings and served in this capacity last year were invited to apply as well. Committee members will be involved in the planning process, and will be expected to commit to attendance at all meetings. In order to create a balanced committee, the membership selection process will consider factors such as role in the district (parent, staff, community) and geographic location
of residence. The current plan for the LRFPC is to meet once each month from November through May – including a second meeting in January – for
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The City of Dripping Springs is accepting applications for the following positions. The application and full job descriptions are available on the Employment page at www. cityofdrippingsprings.com or at 511 Mercer Street. Call City Hall at (512) 858-4725 or email Jennifer Schwan at jschwan@cityofdrippingsprings.com for more information. FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK Assist City Treasurer in accounting tasks including billing, receivables, and maintaining files and accounting documentation in accordance with City policy and accepted accounting practices. PART-TIME RECORDS MANAGEMENT CLERK Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating storage and maintenance of City records; provide support and/or training to employees and departments regarding records management policies, procedures, changes in laws and compliance with records management program; provide public access to records and record retrieval service to the Council, staff, and general public. FULL-TIME WWTP MAINTENANCE WORKER Provide overall maintenance to City properties, facilities, and structures; performs a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks involving the maintenance and repair of facilities, including water reclamation and recreation facilities and equipment. FULL-TIME GIS ANALYST/PLANNER Manage complex data and mapping work in the City and ETJ, including data collection, creation, and maintenance, producing accurate maps and other representations of data for public use, and ensuring data accuracy and resolving data conflicts. Plan and coordinate meetings, workshops, and other events, research trends and emerging issues on program activities, and develop presentations and communication materials for staff.
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The board has considered input received from various stakeholder groups through face-to-face meetings and an online survey about what leadership qualities should be sought in a new superintendent. This input also is helping to form interview questions. The goal is to be prepared to announce a lone finalist on Oct. 30. In fact, the October regular
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Superintendent Search such a tremendous list of candidates put their hats into the ring for consideration,” said Board president Carrie Kroll. “This high level of interest reaffirms how well perceived DSISD is throughout the state. Board members are confident we can find an exceptional, visionary educator and leader who will be the right fit for Dripping Springs ISD.”
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Phillip Hoggatt carved the headstone above to commemorate Natalie Bateman who was a WAC during World War II who designed the home on the property purchased by the Hoggatts.
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hardest part of the job, though. The State Cemetery director liked it and approved but getting the huge pieces of stone to their place in the cemetery was another problem. Paths to Maddox’s final resting place were narrow and could not be damaged. After two failed attempts “we had to go to plan C,” Hoggatt said. He hired a specialty moving company to do the job. Each piece of the marker was lifted with a high-lift (tall fork lift), the path was covered with pieces of plywood for the machine to drive over to the grave. Hoggatt has designed another gravestone that means a lot to him and Michelle for another reason. In fact, it resides, not in a graveyard, but on the grounds of Carved Stone. The marker is not for a famous person, but one whose memory became a fascination for Hoggatt. Natalie Bateman was a WAC during World War II and designed barracks for the military. Following her service, she designed and built homes and other buildings. One she built herself was her home near Dripping Springs. It was on the property later purchased by the Hoggatts.
In fact, they built their first office/showroom on the foundation of that house which had burned. Bateman had been deceased for some time. However, occasionally Phillip and Michelle would hear the door open and find nobody there. The occurrence happened more than once each time the door opened, apparently by itself, it was announced by a loop of bells attached to the doorknob. That aroused Phillip’s curiosity. He began to research Ms. Bateman and found her biography on Ancestry.com. then reached out to her niece to learn more. “I asked where she was buried,” Hoggatt said, thinking he might visit the grave and put a monument there if needed. “She’s not buried,” the niece said, leaving Phillip perplexed. “She donated her body to science,” he was told. That left him thinking maybe Bateman’s spirit might want some remembrance. So he got epitaphs from two of the late landowner’s nieces and fashioned a granite marker with a rather copious statement. It was placed in front of the former home of their aunt. The Hoggatts invited
the nieces to a dedication. They attended. Following the service one of them gave Hoggatt a check. When he later opened it, he found it was “rather generous.” Later he received a similar check from the other niece. “The door never opened alone after that,” Hoggatt said General Maddox was not the only famous politician benefiting from Carved Stone’s work. The late Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock had Hoggatt make 32 pieces as gifts to the senators who served under him. Bullock bought some 60 pieces from Carved Stone during his life. Other limestone from famous Texas monuments Hoggatt has purchased and fashioned into art included that from the San Jacinto Monument. Some of the stone he has collected was used as part of the new Buda City Hall complex. Local fame is not all attributed to Carved Stone. A photo of a “Star of Texas” piece was used in a national Chevrolet commercial. No one knows better www. than Phillip and Michelle Hoggatt that all rock is not a pain in the dirt.
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