When and where to cast your vote
Champion ends Tiger win streak
Get to know your Sheriff candidates
page 6
page 4
page 7
News-Dispatch Volume XXXVII No. 3
Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982
75¢
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Single victim wreck ends in fatality BY MOSES LEOS III
news@haysfreepress.com
PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
Coming together at Songwriters Fest
Whether you vote red or blue this November, a pair of Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival patrons with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump masks made sure passersby got a good laugh Saturday on Mercer Street. Music, however, was the focus for many this past weekend as the third annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival took over downtown Dripping Springs. See photos from the third annual festival online at HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.
LAGNIAPPE Free Health Screenings
Wesley Nurse Rachel Kemper, through the charitable efforts of the Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. will be at the Dripping Springs Community Library on the third Thursday of each month to provide free medical blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and educational services. The event is held the third Thursday of every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Preserving the Harvest
On Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in the Dripping Springs Community Library meeting room, see guest Hays County Master Gardener Marilyn McCray for this free talk on preserving the harvest. McCray is also a contributor to Edible Austin and Austin Woman Magazine.
LAGNIAPPE, 8
Discharge permit opposition continues BY MOSES LEOS III
news@haysfreepress.com
As a public hearing on the city of Dripping Springs’ wastewater treatment system draft permit looms, several local environmental groups opposing the plan are looking to the city of Austin for help. Earlier this month, six local environmental groups submitted a letter to the Austin City Council urging them to negotiate with the city of Dripping Springs to lessen the amount of discharge into Walnut Springs, which is a tributary of Onion Creek. In addition, the letter also asked the city of Austin to be a party in a contested case hearing on the city’s permit. “We appreciate the COA’s intention in negotiations with DS is to lessen water quality impact,” Angela Richter, interim director of the Save Barton Creek Association wrote in the letter. “However, we ask that the city not settle with DS for anything less than zero direct discharge.” In the letter, Richter said if a settlement is reached between Austin and Dripping Springs that allows more discharge than what was permitted for the Water Control Improvement District No.1 in Belterra, it could “set a new precedent whereby other development in Hays County will likely also try to discharge effluent directly into our creeks.” In Oct. 2015, the city applied with the TCEQ for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit for a new wastewater treatment plant, which has a capacity of 995,000 gallons per day, with any potential discharge going into Walnut Springs. The permit created a firestorm of opposition from area entities and environmental groups, including the BSEACD and the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Concerns were the potential recharge of the Trinity Aquifer by surface water, possibly from Onion Creek. Tesst have not determined whether surface water from Onion Creek recharges the aquifer. In August, the city an-
Last week, the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society became the latest entity to oppose the draft permit, with the society urging members to attend the Nov. 10 public hearing on the matter at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
nounced an agreement with Howard Ranch, which would receive 300,000 gallons per day of treated effluent for irrigation. The amount increased the total of committed beneficial reuse to appxoimately 600,000 gallons per day of the 995,000. Ginger Faught, Dripping Springs deputy city administrator, confirmed in an emailed response the city has had a “number of meetings and discussions” with the city of Austin, with discussions continuing. “The settlement discussions, however, are subject to a confidentiality agreement so that all parties may have a free and open dialogue in a settlement context. Therefore, we cannot comment on our specific discussions with the City,” Faught said in her email. While the city of Dripping Springs is seeking the permit, Faught said the city’s intent is to maximize reuse and minimize any discharge. She said the permit is a means to an end, and that wastewater reuse is critical for the “long-term sustainability of our community, and we believe, would ease the pressure on groundwater not being used for irrigation.” Faught said the city has in-place contracts for reuse and are negotiatiing additional
contracts and “making plans” for more reuse on government-owned property. She said the city has not yet completed all contracts that will use the full capacity of the proposed permit. Faught added the city is “well on our way and we are in active negotiations with entities that should get us to the full capacity.” “We would much prefer to spend limited resources on infrastructure construction that will assist us in achieving our goal of 100% reuse rather than fighting groups that assume we have some hidden agenda,” Faught said. The city estimates it would take eight years before Dripping Springs generates 600,000 gallons per day of treated effluent. “Although we believe we may have enough 210 (beneficial) reuse land identified for the full amount within the next year, the fact is that we will not be able to provide enough treated effluent for many years to meet the existing demand,” Faught said.Last month, TCEQ released the draft permit for the city’s new plant and determined that existing water quality uses “will not be impared by this permit action,” according to a city press release. But concern and opposition continues to grow from area groups. Last week, the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society became the latest entity to oppose the draft permit, with the society urging members to attend the Nov. 10 public hearing on the matter at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. According to a Save Barton Creek Association press release, approximately 870 comments have been submitted to the TCEQ regarding the city’s permit. Sarah Faust, a member of Protect our Water, said in a statement there is concern the permit could affect domestic wells downstream of the city’s proposed discharge point. “A direct discharge would forever alter the water quality of the creek and the wildlife habitat it provides,” Faust said in her statement. Lynn Fitchner contributed to this article
One man was killed in a single vehicle accident Tuesday after his motorcycle traveled off of Ranch Road 12 south of Dripping Springs. Authorities have identified James C. Caudle, 55, as the victim in the single vehicle accident, Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Robbie Barrera said.
FATALITY, 2
Future plan set for Drip’ BY JONATHAN GONZALEZ news@haysfreepress.com
With the implementation of an updated Comprehensive Plan, the city of Dripping Springs is looking toward its future. Chris Holtkamp, a consultant with Holtkamp Planning, provided the council with a brief overview of the updated plan Oct. 11, which showed both short-term and long-term goals for the community.
PLAN, 5
Town center in the works in Dripping Springs BY JONATHAN GONZALEZ news@haysfreepress.com
Possible development of a new Dripping Springs Town Center is in the works, as the presentation for possible projects for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) will hit the Dripping Springs City Council dais this week. The town center would be a shared space between city administration, Dripping Springs ISD administration, and potentially, the Dripping Springs Community Library. The site for the project is slated to go on land that’s owned by both the city and DSISD. “At this point, the concept for the Town Center is
TOWN CENTER, 2
Page 2
News-Dispatch
NewsDispatch PHONE: 512-268-7862 FAX: 512-268-0262
PUBLISHER Cyndy Slovak-Barton csb@haysfreepress.com EDITOR Moses Leos III moses@haysfreepress. com REPORTER Samantha Smith news@haysfreepress. com PRODUCTION David White Christine Thorpe ADVERTISING/MARKETING Tracy Mack tracy@haysfreepress.com Pam Patino ads@haysnewsdispatch. com Jim Darby ads@haysfreepress.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Wayland Clark PROOFREADER Jane Kirkham CIRCULATION MANAGER/ LEGAL NOTICES David White paper@haysnewsdispatch. com News-Dispatch (USPS 011 - 401) is published weekly except for the weeks following July 4 and Christmas by Barton
99-year sentence after eighth DWI STAFF REPORT A 99-year prison sentence was handed to a San Marcos man Thursday after a Hays County jury found him guilty of his eighth DWI conviction. Jose Marin, 64, was found guilty of felony DWI Monday, which stemmed from his arrest on Jan. 17, 2015, for DWI, which was a violation of his parole from a prior conviction. The jury of nine men and three women delib-
Subscription price: $32 local, $45 county, $56 out of state. Periodicals Postage paid at Driftwood, TX. Email paper@haysnewsdispatch. com for subscriptions and address changes. POSTMASTER: send address changes to NewsDispatch, PO Box 339, Buda, TX 78610
LETTERS GUIDELINES We welcome locally written letters to the editor on timely topics of community interest. We ask that you keep them to about 350 words in length and that you not indulge in personal attacks on private individuals. Letters may be edited for brevity and clarity. All letters should be signed by the author and include a daytime phone number where the author can be contacted for verification. Letter writers are limited to one letter per month. Letters can be emailed to csb@ haysfreepress.com.
erated for three hours Oct. 11 before rendering its guilty verdict, according to a Hays County press release. The state during the punishMARIN ment phase presented evidence of Marin’s seven previous DWI convictions. Marin had been con-
victed of DWI in 1983, 1984 and in 1986 , when he was sentenced at the time to 33 months in prison. He was then convicted of DWI again in 1990, where he was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by convictions in 1991 and twice in 1998. It was in that year when Marin was sentenced to 10 years and 25 years in prison in separate cases that were three months apart. He was released from prison in 2003 and on pa-
role when he was arrested for DWI in January 2015. According to the release, Marin was stopped by former Hays County Deputy and current San Marcos Police officer Ben Tureaud, who observed Marin weaving and driving 75 miles per hour in a 45 mile-per-hour zone. Prior to the conclusion of the punishment phase, lead prosecutor Jennifer Stalbaum urged jurors to consider that “after having been to prison three times previously, that serving the remainder
of his life in prison was the only way to prevent further drunk driving by (Marin),” according to the release. “In responding to the defense’s admonition to jurors that they would need to render a decision which would allow them to sleep at night, Stalbaum showed the jurors a series of mug shots of Marin from each of his arrests and asked the jurors to send Marin to prison so that ‘we can all sleep at night,’” according to the release.
No change for HOT rate in Wimberley BY JONATHAN GONZALEZ news@haysfreepress.com
After a year of being implemented, Wimberley’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT) rate, which was set at five percent in October 2015, will remain the same despite calls for lowering the tax last week. Debate over the HOT rate followed heated discussion over the first round of funding proposals brought forth to the council by the HOT Committee. During the discussion, council members were hard-pressed to make decisions that in turn led to disagreement among members of the community gathered at the council meeting. “This is not what we set out to do.” said Councilwoman Sally Trapp, who led the discussion for lowering the rate. “Look at the divisive environment created from these funds.” With over $200,000 of HOT funds collected over the past year, members of the council
Publications, Inc., 113 W. Center St., Kyle, TX 78640.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
“This is not what we set out to do ... Look at the divisive environment created from these funds.” –Sally Trapp, Wimberley city council member
felt the tax had done its job. An informal recommendation from HOT Committee Chairman Tomas Palm to lower the rate to zero percent also swayed a few members to reconsider the tax rate. “It doesn’t make sense to keep collecting money just to collect it.” Councilman Craig Fore said, echoing Trapp’s comments. “We did what we were supposed to.” However, other members of the council disagreed. Originally, the HOT came about following the lack of funds available to help promote Wimberley after the May 2015 floods. Council members who opposed
lowering the tax cited the event as a reason to keep the current tax rate. “If we were to have another event like the flood, we need a reserve to draw from to help promote Wimberley,” Councilman Gary Barchfeld stated. Mayor Mac McCullough concurred, saying, “We don’t have enough experience to make that sort of decision presently... Let the clock run more.” Trapp continued to press towards lowering the rate. “There’s no need to kill the tax, but adjust it.” she said. “It’s in the power of the council to lower the tax rate, but we can always come back and raise it again, if need be.”
Fatality: Single vehicle accident
from pg. 3
PERMANENT HAIR LOSS AFT ER CH EMO TH ERAPY
A widely used chemotherapy drug, TAXOTERE®, used to treat breast or other cancer, has been linked to permanent hair loss. A safer chemo for your hair was available. If you suffered permanent hair loss after chemo, call us now. You may be entitled to significant compensation. No fees or costs until your case is settled or won. We practice law only in Arizona, but associate with lawyers throughout the U.S.
GOLDBERG & OSBORNE 1-800-THE-EAGLE ( 1-800-843-3245 )
915 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013
®
Continued from pg. 1
Caudle’s next of kin has been notified, Barrera said. The accident occurred at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday on Ranch Road 12 roughly 1.5 miles south of Dripping Springs. According to a DPS accident report, a 2004 Honda motorcycle, operated by Caudle, was traveling southbound on Ranch Road 12 when the driver “failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off of the roadway.”
Texas Crossword Solution,
www.1800theeagle.com
ay 7 Dek n e e Op a W
s
According to a DPS accident report, a 2004 Honda motorcycle, operated by Caudle, was traveling southbound on Ranch Road 12 when the driver “failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off of the roadway.” Barrera said Caudle was wearing a helmet, but due to the crash, didn’t survive his injuries.
This story is developing. Updates can be found online at www. haysnewsdispatch.com
WE BUY OIL, GAS, & MINERAL RIGHTS
Both non-producing and producing
Town Center: In the works for Dripping Continued from pg. 1
in its infancy,” said Ginger Faught, Dripping Springs Deputy City Administrator. “It’s only the seed of an idea.” Matt Lewis, planner for Simple City Design, a firm based out of Austin, will be tasked with finding the scope of what the creation of a TIRZ could like in Dripping Springs. A TIRZ provides local city governments in Texas alternative methods for subsidizing improvement projects through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). With the creation of a TIRZ, future property tax revenues are diverted in potential development projects, like the Town Center, without raising property taxes. In order for a TIRZ to be created, the city must follow three primary steps. “He’s done work out in San Marcos, which
Steps a city may take to create a TIRZ
Property owners proposing the TIRZ must own more than 50% of the land, and a petition must be brought forth to the city for the creation of the TIRZ. The assessed values on the property are then frozen, while local taxing authorities negotiate how much of the tax increment they will donate to the project. The city decides whether or not to move forward by legally establishing a governing board for the TIRZ, who then come up with a plan, budget, and timeline for the TIRZ.
is why we approached him.” Faught said. “He’ll make his presentation, and give us a rendering of how this TIRZ would function.” Lewis formerly worked for the cities of Austin and San Marcos as the Assistant Director and Director of Development Services, respectively. Aside from the Town Center, other projects
being discussed for the TIRZ would improve transportation around Dripping Springs High School and Walnut Springs Elementary, as well as improvements to Ranch Road 12 and Highway 290. More information on the concept of a town center can be found in next week’s NewsDispatch.
including Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI)
Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation.
CALL TODAY: 806.620.1422
LOBO MINERALS, LLC PO Box 1800 • Lubbock, TX 79408-1800
LoboMineralsLLC@gmail.com
CLASSIC COUNTRY & HONKYTONK HALLOWEEN PARTY ALL SHOWS START AT NOON EACH DAY Oct. 20th, 21st & 22nd
Canton Civic Center•Down Town•Canton, TX FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL OR TEXT 903-245-6300
Thursday, October 20, 2016
www.HaysNewsDispatch.com
Page 3
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks, from the Friends Foundation
D
ear Editor, The entire Board of Directors of The Friends Foundation would like to express our sincere thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and all those who attended our 23rd annual BBQ and fundraising event on Thursday, October 13th at the Salt Lick Pavilion. It would be impossible to continue our work without the support we receive each year from businesses and the community in our fundraising efforts to help improve the quality of life for the elderly in the greater Dripping Springs area. All monies raised will help to support The Friends Foundation’s programs such as: Our Daily Bread – a hot meal delivery program for the homebound; Phillps Lifeline – providing medic
alert devices for summoning help in an emergency; Financial Assistance – providing low income qualifying elderly the necessary funds for dire needs, and other worthy programs beneficial to seniors. We would also like to recognize and thank the good people of Hill Country Care Nursing and Rehab and the Bluebonnet Auxiliary, who have worked tirelessly beside us as partners in support of The Friends Foundation’s goals. “Doing good deeds to meet the elderly’s needs.” ™ The Friends Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information visit www.thefriendsfoundation.org Sincerely, The Board of Directors of The Friends Foundation:
PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
Annual BBQ rakes in funds
With a fancy hat on, Wayland Clark models a shadow box filled with arrowheads that was auctioned off during the 23rd annual Friends Foundation benefit fundraiser at the Salt Lick Pavilion on Oct. 13. Hundreds of patrons took to Driftwood last week for the Friends Foundation’s fundraiser, which helps to improve the quality of life for elderly in the greater Dripping Springs area. Barbecue for the dinner was provided by the Salt Lick, while the Hot Texas Swing Band provided entertainment. Austin radio personality and Dripping Springs resident Bama Brown was the master of ceremonies during the event. See photos from the annual barbecue online at HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.
Co-parenting Texas safely after Crossword an abusive relationship
BY MICHELE QUINTIN
news@haysfreepress.com
The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center knows that survivors of domestic violence face many challenges even after leaving the abusive relationship. One of the most difficult can be sharing custody of children with their abuser. Shared custody can provide a way for the abuser to perpetuate the abuse against the victim by using drop-offs/pickups and joint custodial decisions as a means to harass, threaten or further abuse the survivor. Additionally, the survivor may worry about the children’s safety while they are in the abuser’s custody. These concerns are very valid, as abusive behavior often escalates once the survivor leaves the relationship. It is not possible for a survivor to control or alter the abuser’s behavior. However, there are steps the survivor can take to manage conflict. Those tips include the survivor seeking support for themselves and their children. Another is to disengage with the abuser. While it can be difficult, doing so could create a healthy buffer between the abuser that benefits the survivor and their children. Documenting phone calls, meetings, missed visitations or safety concerns regarding visitations is a helpful tip, along with creating a safety plan with children. Survivors should also avoid criticizing the other parent, as it’s harmful to children to hear parents speak badly about the other. A survivor is never responsible for the abuser’s behavior, nor can any of us control the behavior of another. However, there are always steps survivors can take to reduce risks and increase safety for everyone in the family. For more information on services, or to find out how you can help, contact the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center at (512) 396-HELP
CO-PARENTING, 5
sponsored by...
News-Dispatch Like us on Facebook
Providing you with news for Dripping Springs, Wimberley and surrounding communities
Take these steps when co-parenting SEEK SUPPORT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN
At HCWC, we offer many confidential, free services for survivors of abuse, including adult & child counseling, financial and legal advocacy, and emergency shelter. We also recommend reaching out to your network of safe friends and family for support.
DISENGAGE WITH THE ABUSIVE EX
This can be very difficult to do, especially when the abuser is deliberately pushing buttons. However, by doing so, you create a healthy buffer between you and your ex that will benefit both yourself and your children. For example, if the other parent is creating conflict during custody exchange, you might choose to meet in a neutral, public place.
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING
Write down details of phone calls, meetings, missed visitations, safety concerns regarding visitation, etc. Consider limiting your conversations with the other parent to email or other written, verifiable forms of communication. Share your documentation with your attorney.
AVOID CRITICIZING THE OTHER PARENT
It is harmful to children to hear either parent speak badly of the other as a person, although we can and should say that the abusive behavior is wrong. Focus the conversation on validating your child’s feelings and providing tools for dealing with challenging situations related to the abuse and separation.
MAKE A SAFETY PLAN WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Make sure children know how to call 911, have both parents’ names, phone numbers, and addresses memorized. Talk about what to do in an emergency, when adults fight, or other unsafe situations.
See Solution, pg. 2
Worship in a church of your choice
Call 512-268-7862 to join the church directory today.
Sunset Canyon Baptist Church 8:45 AM
Sunday Morning
11:00 AM
Sunday Worship
5:45 PM
Wednesday Meal
6:30 PM
Wed TouchPoint
A Family of Faith...
SCBC Preschool Children Ministries Youth Ministries Family Ministries
www.sunsetcanyonchurch.org
(512) 894-0480
4000 E. HWY 290
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Mass Schedule
Rev. Charlie
Spanish Mass Sunday: 1:30 p.m.
corner of RR 12 & Post Oak in Dripping Springs
Garza, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m. Located at the Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
512-858-5667
www.stmartindp.org
Page 4
News-Dispatch
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Sports
Texans fend off Yellow Jackets 35-16 BY LOGAN MCCULLOUGH
news@haysfreepress.com
With injuries to key members of their offense, the Wimberley Texans turned to defensive specialist Thomas Carruthers to bolster their backfield and secure a 35-16 win over the Llano Yellow Jackets Friday at Texan Stadium The defensive end ended the night with 167 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. What made the statistics even more astounding was the fact that 153 of his yards and two of his touchdowns came on a combined three rushing attempts. Carruthers entered the game with eight carries and 52 total rushing yards. “We all know he can do a great job, but since he does play a lot of defense, we kind of just roll him in there, and he might not always get as many carries as these other guys get,” Wimberley head coach Doug Warren said. “But tonight man, why not give it to that guy? Every time he touched it something great happened.” When asked about this dominant performance, Carruthers said that he actually considers himself a defender at heart. He then lauded the play of his teammates in the win. “My line was blocking really well for me,” Carruthers said. “It helps
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Llano’s Mason Greenwood (3), who scored two Yellow Jackets’ touchdowns, finds no way to run from the grasp of Wimberley defenders Addonis Raborn (6) and Trey Manning on this play. The Texans shut out Llano in the first half and won the 4A District 13 game 35-16.
a lot when I have a big ol’ hole to run in. So they helped a lot.” Other key offensive contributors include wide receiver Colby Crowder and junior quarterback Jordan Weeks
who both rushed for a touchdown. Texan center Eddie Warner reciprocated the gratitude, complimenting Carruthers’ work ethic on and off the field, but wanted it to be clear
that he’s a very important piece of the Texans defense. “We need him on defense for sure,” Warner said. “But, when we get him into our ace package and he’s able to cut it up
like he did tonight, it does make our job easier.” While Carruthers’ play highlighted the night, the Wimberley defense equally stepped up to the task. If not for two untimely
fumbles by the offense, the Texan defense was poised for a shutout. The Texans secondary completely shut down Llano’s passing game, forcing them to become a one dimensional team. Llano’s quarterback Ben Wailing completed one pass for longer than ten yards on the day. Llano, which fell into an early deficit, struggled to make a comeback. “Defense all year long has been lights out,” Warren said. “We knew Llano was going to be a big physical team and try to run it downhill on us and we knew it was gonna pose us some problems at times, but give credit to the defense. They never break, they just hang in there and keep fighting.” After Carruthers’ performance, one would think it would alter the Texans’ game plan going into their most competitive game. Warren, however, preferred to stick with the process that’s gotten them to where they are. With that being said, the coach doesn’t fail to realize the weapons he has at his disposal. “I’m not real smart sometimes, but I also know when to give the ball to a guy that’s hot,” Warren said. The Wimberley Texans are back in action Friday as they take on their undefeated rivals, the Navarro Panthers. Game time is set for 7:30 in Navarro.
Tiger win streak ends with loss to Champion BY KERRY BARBOZA Special from the Boerne Star
District heavyweights Dripping Springs and Boerne Champion slugged it out Friday night at Boerne ISD Stadium in a battle of 26-5A unbeatens. The game went back and forth until the end when the Chargers delivered the final blow with two fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure a 45-40 victory over the Tigers. Dripping Springs overcame a hot start by the Chargers, who went up 14-0 in the first 2:07 of the contest thanks to a quick-strike TD on their first drive and a fumble recovery on the ensuing kickoff. The Tigers got on the board in the middle of the first quarter on a Teo Brinckmann one-yard run to slice the lead in half at 14-7. After a Chargers field goal pushed their lead to 17-7, Dripping Springs scored again, this time on a 9-play, 54-yard drive capped by a Reese Johnson 11-yard run to make it 17-14 after a
at 28-24 and scored their next possession and the fourth straight touchChargers marched down down of the game. the field on a time-conJust before halftime, suming drive that ate the Chargers booted 5:15 off the clock before a 23-yard field goal to they punched it in to pad make it a one-point game their lead. at the break, Another 28-27. Two failed twomore field point try left goals by Champion Champion up by 11 at The Tiger take on in the third 45-34 with Alamo Heights at quarter gave only 2:48 left home Oct. 21 at them back in the game. 7:30 p.m. the lead at The 33-28, but it Tigers didn’t was a shortgo down lived lead. without a fight and put The Tigers pulled together an impressive ahead on their next drive, drive that covered 82 capped by Johnson’s yards and only took 1:30 third touchdown run of off the clock. John Hoyle the night. A two-yard hauled in a 36-yard pass plunge by Johnson gave from Johnson and the the Tigers a 34-33 edge Charger lead was down after a failed two-point to 45-40 with 1:14 on the conversion with 1:01 left clock. in the third. Dripping Springs went At this point there had for two to try and make it been four lead changes in a 3-point game but didn’t the game but there was convert. They also tried still one more to come in an onside kick that the the fourth quarter. Chargers recovered. The Chargers scored Dripping Springs still on their first drive of the had two timeouts and fourth to retake the lead. used them, but the CharThey went for two and gers were able to come didn’t convert, leaving up with a key first down the score at 39-34. on a 3rd and 3 to run out Champion forced the the clock and secure the Tigers to punt on their win.
Next up
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Dripping Springs’ Reed Beverly sprints along the Lockhart sideline at last week’s game after catching a pass from quarterback Reese Johnson who completed 10 of 15 passes, with no interceptions, for 188 yards.
Blake Phipps point after touchdown. Champion answered with a 62-yard bomb on its first play from scrimmage after the Johnson TD that put them ahead 24-14. Dripping Springs
responded with touchdowns on its next two possessions to pull ahead. Johnson found the end zone again on the Tigers’ next drive on a six-yard scamper and Dripping Springs was down by three at 24-21.
After forcing the Chargers to punt, Dripping Springs took the lead with time winding down in the first half. Johnson connected with Reed Beverly on a seven-yard touchdown pass and the Tigers held their first lead
Is your business scoring with customers?
Texas hometown friendly bank
Reach thousands of potential customers in the News-Dispatch sports section every week.
401 E. Hwy 290W. P.O. Box 1243 Dripping Springs, TX 78620
We can help with the game plan.
Call (512) 268-7862 or email ads@haysnewsdispatch.com for more information.
512-858-5159
Thursday, October 20, 2016
www.HaysNewsDispatch.com
Education
Page 5
You Are Invited!!!
TRUNK
OR
4-7 PM
TREAT
Saturday, October 29th
COURTESY PHOTO
‘Noises Off ’ on at Tiger theater SUBMITTED REPORT
Dripping Springs High School’s production of a Tony Award winning play will be hitting the stage later this month. “Noises Off,” a comedy originally written by English playwright Michael Frayn, will run Oct. 27-30 at DSHS. The play features Dripping Springs seniors Trinity Adams, Cameron Adkins, Madison Kemper, and
Jaxson Thornton. It also features juniors Grayson Ruiz, Logan Dundon, and Nathan Dahill; and sophomores Kenzie Olsen and Griffin McKitrick. Understudies for the cast are Cassandra Martin and Ross Linecum. Senior Olivia Fletcher is the production stage manager, leading a full technical crew. All performances are at the DSISD Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
Primary Objectives for the Comprehensive Plan 1. DEVELOPMENT/GROWTH MANAGEMENT
a. Highlights includes the expansion of business/ professional services, updating development/ building ordinances, supporting expanded broadband internet access
2. LIVABILITY/QUALITY OF LIFE
a. Highlights include development of a plan for the Triangle Property; improving road, drainage, and lighting along Old Fitzhugh Rd; Implementing a Facilities and Trails Plan
3. INFRASTRUCTURE
a. Highlights include revising the Wastewater Development Policy, making Improvements to unsafe intersections, and ensuring a long-term water supply.
4. CONTINUING GOALS FROM 2010 PLAN
a. Consolidating a potential future site for DSISD, Hays County, and others b. Development of community water quality and drainage plans c. Explore options for increased law enforcement presence
Co-Parenting Continued from pg. 3
(4357). Another way you can be proactive in taking a stand against domestic violence is to consider getting involved in your community. HCWC is always seeking community volunteers to help provide support to victims of abuse. To learn details on volunteer opportunities, please sign up for our next volunteer orientation to be held Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5-6 p.m. To reserve your spot, please call HCWC at (512) 396-3404 or visit www. hcwc.org This article is part
two of a four-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we hope to educate our community on this very serious issue. Last year, HCWC served 1,872 victims of abuse (face-to-face) from Hays and Caldwell County. 376 of those were child witnesses of domestic violence served in our non-residential children’s program. Michele Quintin is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Nonresident Children’s Counselor
Advertise in the News-Dispatch and get the eyes of Hays County on your business. See your business in your local community newspaper by advertising in the NewsDispatch, covering Dripping Springs, Wimberley and western Hays County.
Email Pam at ads@haysnewsdispatch.com or call 512-268-7862 to start advertising today.
Check us out online at www.HaysNewsDispatch.com
Thursday, Oct. 27 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 2:00 p.m. Tickets and info at www.dshstheatre.com
Continued from pg. 1
conducted in order to produce a map of potential developments for Dripping Springs. “The map produced has no regulatory authority, but provides the city with a vision for future growth that can be changed along the way,” said Holtkamp. In the end, the Steering Committee provides the council with four primary objectives, including development and growth management, quality of life, and infrastructure and continuing goals from the 2010 plan. The plan will continue to be updated until a final set of objectives is accepted. As the plan is in its
Shop Local • Advertise Local!
DON’T MISS A SHOW
Plan
“People come to live in Dripping Springs because it provides them a small-town environment with access to city life.” Holtkamp said about the quality of life in Dripping Springs. “We want to keep that same feel overall for residents, but attract business.” The city is focusing on areas of economic development in the city to match the rapid level of growth over the last five years. They want to accomplish that without taking away from the city’s attractiveness. Holtkamp and members of the Steering Committee conducted a survey of over 1,600 residents to gauge what the public wanted. “Many people rejected the idea of additional developments,” said Holtkamp. “But we told them, if you want business in the area, you’ll need to be able to accommodate for growth, which includes housing.” Also on the list of concerns were expanded traffic, wastewater, retail/ restaurant expansion, supporting local businesses, and trail and park facilities. Focus groups were also conducted on these areas of concern in order to collect data. The data was taken to a town hall meeting, where fifty participants voted on the order of importance when it came to the city’s potential objectives. A Future Land Use Workshop was then
A Parade of Costumes Across the Stage Pumpkin Carving Contest (bring your carved pumpkin to enter) Pie Eating Contest (Special Event for 3rd-5th grades), the Bounce Houses, for n u F ntire Big Inflatable Slide, Live Music, e ily! Gaga Ball, Games, Candy, Face Painting, fam SpinArt, Frito Pie
initial stages, there’s room for changes to be made as it is a “living document,” Holtkamp said.
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS RETURN TO HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE DEER CREEK OF WIMBERLEY HAS BEEN
30 YEARS. OFFERING SCENIC VIEWS OF THE HILL COUNTRY AND OF OUR SERENE ENCLOSED COURTYARD.
ESTABLISHED FOR OVER
• HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE • INPATIENT SHORT TERM REHABILITATION • IV/PICC LINE MANAGEMENT • LONG TERM CARE • LYMPHEDEMA • NEURO REHABILITATION • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY • ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION • OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION • PHYSICAL THERAPY • RESPITE • SPEECH THERAPY • STATE-OF-THE-ART MODALITIES • TRACHEOSTOMIES • VITAL STIM - DIATHERMY • WOUND CARE
DEER CREEK OF WIMBERLEY
555 R ANCH ROAD 3237 • WIMBERLEY, TX FACILITY (512) 847-5540 • FAX (512) 847-0419
Page 6
News-Dispatch
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Capitol Chevrolet Your Home Town Connection For a Friendly and Professional Experience
Alan Jones Sales Manager 512-445-1223 ajones@capitolchevy.com
512-444-8888 6200 South IH 35 Exit Wm. Cannon www.capitolchevy.com
Chevrolet - An AmeriCAn revolution
Election Day Polling Sites
Early voting schedule and locations MONDAY, OCT. 24 TO WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Texas State University LBJ Student Center 700 Student Center Drive San Marcos, TX 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Texas State University LBJ Student Center 700 Student Center Drive San Marcos, TX 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28
Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Belterra Welcome Center 151 Trinity Hills Dr. Austin, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 30 Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Belterra Welcome Center 151 Trinity Hills Dr. Austin, TX 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 31
Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
DRIPPING SPRINGS Pct. 440
Henly Baptist Church (200 Henly Loop)
Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pct. 441
Dripping Springs Church of Christ (470 Old Hwy 290 West)
TUESDAY, NOV. 1 TO FRIDAY, NOV. 4
Pct. 444 Sunset Canyon Baptist Church (4000 E Hwy 290)
Government Center Conference Room 712 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pct. 449
AUSTIN
Hays County Health Department 401 A Broadway St. San Marcos, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pct. 442 Friendship Creekside Fellowship (14455 FM 1826) Pct. 443 Belterra Welcome Center (151 Trinity Hills Dr.)
Hays County Precinct 4 office 195 Roger Hanks Parkway Dripping Springs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WIMBERLEY
Hays County Precinct 2 office 5458 FM 2770 @ Crystal Meadows Drive Kyle, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pct. 333 Wimberley Community Center (14068 Ranch Road 12) Pct. 335 Cypress Creek Church (211 Stillwater)
Wimberley Community Center 14068 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pct. 337
Buda City Hall 121 N. Main St. Buda, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Central Garage, LLC
Dirt
Dirt Cheap Loam • Topsoil • Sand • Gravel • Roadbase • Asphalt Millings • Granite • Compost Mix
Tractor Work Available
Complete Auto Repair
1 20 Hwy 290 W Mon-Fri, 8-5:30 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Danny Hubbard
Service Directory
Book your Service Directory Ad today. BE SEEN! Reach thousands of potential customers for $25 a week in the News-Dispatch Service Directory. (13 week minimum) Call 512-268-7862 or email tracy@haysfreepress.com
www.rick-rob.com
robinnds@aol.com
Locksmith
ALC
Locksmiths
Auto - Home - Business
Est. 1985 • License B11969
512-443-3444 lockmedic@aol.com
Pool Service
• Flooring • Painting • Remodels • Carpentry Serving Hays County and surrounding areas • Trim Work • Special Design • Free Estimate • Doors & Windows • References Available • Handyman Service Jim ‘Blu’ Cooke, 512-781-2911 • Decks & Railings steelhorseconstructors@gmail.com • Soffitt & Facia • Hardi Siding • Honey-dos
DANIEL
STONE & LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES -We DeliverGRASS: St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Tifway CHOPPED ROCK DRYSTACK MULCH
PATIO ROCK GRAVEL SAND
12015 Hwy 290 W Cedar Valley, Austin
M-F 8-5 Sat. 9-3
FLAGSTONE RIVER ROCK LOAM
512-288-8488
ALEX PAINTING & DRYWALL
• INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING • ACOUSTIC CEILING TEXTURE REMOVAL • WALLPAPER REMOVAL
• TAPE, FLOAT & TEXTURE • CARPENTRY & POWER WASHING • DECK STAIN & FENCES
One Time & Weekly Cleanings Drain & Cleans Pressure Washing Full Service Repairs HIGH TIDE Pool Replastering POOL SERVICE
512-965-3465
• FULLY INSURED, FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • EXCELLENT REFERENCES UPON REQUEST • 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
L ENTIA RESID ING WWW.ALEXPAINTINGAUSTIN.COM PAINT
512-470-3953
Tree Service
Over 10 years of experience Keith Miller, owner
FREE ESTIMATES HIGHTIDEPOOLSERVICE@YAHOO.COM HIGHTIDEPOOLSERVICE.COM
Landscaping
Painting
O
HURRY!
Rick-Rob Trucking 512- 858-7952
A
(512) 894-4114 or (512) 858-4252
Specializing in Country Driveways
Home Repair
VFW Post 6441 Hall (401 Jacobs Well, Veterans Park off Ranch Road 12)
Find your precinct number on your voter registration card or online at www.VoteTexas.gov.
Service Directory Automotive
DSISD Administration Office (510 W Mercer St.)
Lees Trees 30+ years in the Hill Country
Firewood • Pruning • Removal • Chipping Planting • Cedar Posts • Bulk Mulch Free Assessments & Estimates • Insured
Marcus Lees Affordable Oak Wilt Treatment (512) 858-4018 by TTH Inc. TDA #270421 leestrees@vownet.net (512) 921-4661
Schedule ball moss treatment for March
Window Treatments Beautiful Blinds, Shades, Draperies & Shutters Custom window treatments at affordable prices!
Graber, Hunter Douglas, Norman & more. Low prices with lifetime guarantees and fast professional installation.
Call 512-847-8970
for free consultation & price quote.
www.MadeinTheShadeofwimberley.com
Thursday, October 20, 2016
www.HaysNewsDispatch.com
Page 7
Know your candidates
Hays County Sheriff
The News-Dispatch asked Hays County Sheriff candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. See full questionnaires online at www. HaysNewsDispatch.com
1. What prompted you to seek election/ reelection? 2. What do you bring to the table that your opponent doesn’t? 3. What are the three biggest issues the HCSO currently faces?
4. Has the HCSO effectively managed crime in the last decade? 5. If elected, what will you do to keep in contact with your constituents? 6. What is one issue not being talked about in this race that should be?
Gary Cutler (incumbent) 1. Working with the staff of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, I have accomplished many goals in the six years I have been your Sheriff. While the Sheriff’s Office has evolved, I still have more to do. I will continue to address the key areas of infrastructure, technology and available resources to ensure the safety of the Citizens of Hays County. I look forward to serving all of you as your Sheriff for the next four years. 2. As your elected Sheriff of Hays County I can tell you that I am the only qualified candidate for Sheriff. I have over forty years of law enforcement experience that has led me to be honest, fair and transparent. I am the only candidate that has experience in operating a jail and I have a proven record of high integrity. I believe that I have raised the bar at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and if reelected, I will continue to raise the bar and provide an excellent quality of service that the citizens of Hays County expect and deserve. 3. The three biggest issues facing the HCSO are: • Overpopulated and Aging (28-year old) Jail: We are managing inmate population by outsourcing inmates to as many as seven additional county jails as well as funding costly infrastructure repairs.
Rodrigo Amaya
• Mental Health Calls: Mental health is becoming an epidemic. To address this growing phenomena, we are collaborating with local law enforcement agencies to form a counCUTLER ty-wide task force to introduce intermediary programs in lieu of incarceration. • Traffic Issues: The rapid growth in Hays County has overwhelmed the current infrastructure which has contributed to increased traffic concerns and accidents. 4. As a resident of Hays County for over 25 years, I can honestly say that I have always felt safe. During my tenure as Sheriff, I have strived to provide the level of service that the citizens of Hays County deserve. Over the past six years, I have implemented programs using modern technology to locate fugitives, recover stolen property, and manage registered sex offenders to keep the citizens safe. 5. I will continue to keep in contact with my constituents in several different ways. I enjoy and will continue to attend
community events which allow me the opportunity to interact with the citizens I serve. With today’s technology, I am easily accessible through social media as well as my door always being open to the citizens that I serve. I would also like to encourage all of my constituents to attend my Citizens Academy that provides an overview of every facet of the Sheriff’s Office and is a great opportunity to meet the men and women in our agency. 6. Experience of either candidate has not been discussed. The Citizens of Hays County deserve to know not only the experience that both candidates bring to the table, but they also deserve to know how the candidates’ experience is relevant to the position of Sheriff. I feel this very important topic has been overlooked. 7. Keeping pace with the fastest growing county in Texas presents many dynamic challenges for me and my staff. While the HCSO has experienced growth, continued expansion of the Sheriff’s Office is inevitable. My job as your Sheriff is to balance the increases we need to continue the highest level of service while maintaining a fiscally conservative approach. 8. I enjoying watching reruns of “Friends” with my wife because it is good relaxing humor.
1. After hearing from many citizens of their concerns about issues with our current Sheriff Gary Cutler of facts and circumstances which present a serious doubt of his integrity and concern for self-interest and not for Hays County inspired me to get involved. I am running to replace our current Sheriff’s methods of operation from cover-ups, corruption, and citizen bullying. To a Sheriff who is for all citizens, regardless of race, color, sex, religion and diversity. 2. a. Transparency to the public. b. Availability of myself or my Chief to all of the public. c. Officer accountability d. Fortitude These are some of the things I will bring with me that are essential to the daily functions of the Office that are not there at this time. 3. a. The truth about these Propositions that are currently being proposed. Who is really benefiting from them? b. Why can’t Sheriff Cutler “really” fill the vacancies within the Sheriff’s Office? c. Disaster preparedness, availability issues and diversity training to better officer and citizen relationship and trust. 4. NO. According to what Sheriff Cutler is reporting, crime rate is dropping like a rock? When I travel Hays County talking to the citizens I get a completely different story. Crime is alive and well here with no sufficient county wide patrol, no sufficient narcotics or interdiction force.
Home sales don’t need to offer extra incentives
D
ear Terese, We are considering offering an incentive to potential buyers for our listing, such as a car. Would you think this is a good idea? Nancy Dear Nancy, As interesting as it might sound, this is not something I would recommend. Some buyers might assume the home is overpriced by the value of the car. Although “buy this house, get something free”, sounds logical to some, most states ban incentives to entice someone to buy a particular property. The state statues can be confusing. What I would really suggest to you is to price your property competitively for the local market. If you are already currently listed, a price reduction will get the attention of buyers & their agents. Allowances for decorating, home warranties, or new flooring is also
TexSCAN Week of October 16, 2016 Help wanted
Earn $500 A daY: lincoln Heritage life Insurance wants agents-leads, no Cold Calls-Commissions paid daily-agency training-life license Requires. Call 1-877-713-6020
lIfe aleRt
Life Alert. 24/7. One press of a button sends help faSt! Medical, fire, Burglar.even if you can’t reach a phone! fRee Brochure. Call 800464-6126
Rv paRk fOR Sale
M o u n t a i n RV P a r k f o r S a l e approximately 100 Rv Sites partially complete. 1 Mile west of HwY 48 on Ski Run Road.Ruidoso, nM 88355 Call 1-575-258-5050.
SawMIll fOR Sale
SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 Make & Save MOneY with your own bandmillCut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! fRee Info/dvd: www. norwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 ext.300n
MedICaRe devICe
GOT KNEE PAIN? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a pain-relieving brace - little or nO cost to you. Medicare patients Call Health Hotline now! 1-800-518-0173
Dear Terese by Terese Peabody
an option. If you stick to the fundamentals such as competitive pricing and broker tours to get traffic through your home, the sale should follow. Dear Terese, I will be closing on our home we are selling by the end of the month. However, I have not received any indication of the amount of cash I will be receiving at closing. How do I determine how much cash will be in my bank at the end of the closing so I can start planning our next new home purchase? Darby Dear Darby, One of the items we routinely prepare for sellers is an estimated
SCHOOl/tRaInInG AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get faa certification. approved for military benefits. financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call aviation Institute of Maintenance 1-800-475-4102
Help wanted
Entry Level Heavy equipment Operator Career. Get trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. 1-866-362-6497
Help wantede Assessment Administrators – Part-time, temporary position to proctor assessments in schools for the national assessment of educational progress. Must be available January 30th-March 10, 2017. paid training, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving, and weekly paychecks. to apply go to www. westat.com/CaReeRS select “Search field Data Collection Jobs.” Search for your state, find the naep assessment administrator position, and select the “apply to job” button. for more information email naeprecruit@westat.com or call 1-888-237-8036. weStat/eOe NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. we urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the texas attorney General at 1-800-621-0508 or the federal trade Commission at 1-877-ftC-Help. the ftC
7. Has the HCSO grown alongside the county it serves to keep people safe? 8. What is your favorite TV show and why?
5. I will be in contact with all of Hays County regardless of citizen’s political party affiliation. I strongly support the Open Door Policy and Availability. I will be a full time Sheriff. When I am elected the politics goes away and my job as sworn is to protect and serve all of Hays County. AMAYA 6. The real and true reasons about needing a new jail and not needing a new jail. The need of 106.4 million for Proposition 1 bonds, the real and true reasons are not being made available to the public. We are being asked to buy items that don’t truly benefit the Hays County citizens. 7. NO. Despite Sheriff Cutler’s statement of record high employee morale, I am aware of a large portion of employees suffering extremely low morale and seeking employment elsewhere to escape a very hostile and unpleasant work environment. The threat of being terminated for non support of a political nature. An unhappy Sheriff’s Department looses the veteran officer’s and provides a poor negative interaction with the public it serves. 8. The History Channel. Because I have always enjoyed learning of our past and to ensure a more positive future.
Destination Education Renovation
“Net Sheet”. For sellers, this sheet will estimate all closing costs that the seller will be responsible for. Typical closing costs include payoff amounts of current loans, taxes that will be due up to the sales date, title policy fees, attorney fees, escrow fees, tax certificates, and possible a home warranty policy. The title company will supply the agent, sellers, and buyers a completed settlement statement as the closing date approaches and all fees have been determined. That way, the buyers will know exactly what cash amount is required at closing, and you as the seller, will know exactly what to expect in fund proceeds from the sale of the property. Tip of the day: When did you last evaluate the tasks you do every day against what’s most important to you? –Sam Parker
as low as
HOMe BuSIneSS
OPPORTUNITY TO GET paId daIlY, Great Home Business, Please call 1-832-225-5005 first. ask about $100 cash referral! keith 1-541-668-5355, fred 1-469-909-6624, fredcornell@ legalshieldassociate.com, legalShield, Independent associate
leGalS
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BenefItS. unable to work? denied benefits? we Can Help! wIn or pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & associates at 1-800-755-0168 to start your application today!
Dripping Springs Branch 1040 Rob Shelton Blvd. (Across from H-E-B)
Run Your ad In texSCan! Statewide ad .................$550 239 Newspapers, 617,408 Circulation
north Region Only .....$250 69 Newspapers, 165,558 Circulation
South Region Only ....$250 85 Newspapers, 267,744 Circulation
west Region Only ......$250 85 Newspapers, 184,106 Circulation
to Order: Call this newspaper direct, or call texas press Service at 1-800-749-4793 today!
website is www.ftc.gov/bizop
Extend your advertising reach with TexSCAN, your Statewide Classified Ad Network.
Apply Today — rbfcu.org
512- 833-3300 | 1- 800 -580 -3300 Loans subject to credit approval. Rates and terms subject to change without notice. The specific rate will depend on your credit rating and term. Home Equity Loans are available only on property in Texas. As a safeguard, a 12-day cooling-off period is required by Texas law before Home Equity Loans may be closed. There is also a three-day right of rescission after closing before the funds may be disbursed. Minimum loan amount is $5,000. Borrower will be responsible for certain closing costs, if required, such as title insurance, appraisal fee and survey costs. Hazard insurance is required. Consult a financial or tax advisor concerning your specific situation. NMLS# 583215
Page 8
News-Dispatch
Grant-funded pavilion opens at Charro Park STAFF REPORT
Construction on a pavilion at Charro Ranch Park, aided by a $19,148 communinity development grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative, was completed earlier this month. According to city press release, the pavilion was built by local company Driftwood Builders and funded by the grant and the City of Dripping Springs. The 20-by-20 foot pavilion features builtin benches and offers visitors a place to sit and rest or picnic in the shade. Organizations and schools will also be able to use the pavilion for outdoor educational purposes and other recreational activities. The improvements add to what has become a popular stop for visitors wanting to enjoy nature at
Thursday, October 20, 2016
RESIDENTIAL REDUCED 721 Beauchamp new construction, 4/2.5/3 2849± SF custom home in Henly
$498,900
FARM & RANCH SOLD 3669 RR 3232, Tract 2 – 27.445 acres SOLD 3669 RR 3232 Tract 1 – 40 acres SOLD 101 Acres, Middle Creek Ranch with barn and well, Hwy 290 W, Johnson City
$302,000 $490,000 $1,075,000
COMMERCIAL FOR SALE
COURTESY PHOTO
This pavilion at Charro Ranch Park was funded with a nearly $20,000 community development grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative
this 64-acre park located along west FM 150. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently added Charro Ranch Park to its list of Great Texas Wildlife Trails. “We appreciate and are grateful to LCRA and the Pedernales
Electric Cooperative, for having partnered with the City to make the pavilion a reality,” Mayor Todd Purcell said in a statement. “As a result of their support, our citizens and visitors can enjoy the pavilion for years to come.”
14001 Hwy 290W, 20 acres of Prime Commercial Development 133 Glosson Ranch Road 1.29± acres with Hwy 290 W visibility in Dripping Springs PENDING 505 Old Fitzhugh Rd, 7.38 Acres in Dripping Springs Historical District NEW Lot 2, Hwy 290W @ McGregor Lane, 4.94 acre corner lot w/ Hwy 290 frontage 419 3rd Street on the Blanco Square, 3172 SF building, currently leased as restaurant 610 W Hwy 290, 1.278 acres of prime hwy frontage w/city sewer in Dripping Springs property REDUCED 1425 Hwy 290W, zoned CS, 3464 SF office building next to City Park land PENDING 750 290W, .71 acres of prime commercial property, great DS location 27010 RR 12, 2.67 acres, water/electric/septic in place, zoned CS
$3,500,000 $175,000 $1,054,416 $699,000 $475,000 $862,880 $520,000 $398,000 $465,220
CS 2.97 Acres off 290W in Dripping Springs behind Prosperity Bank PENDING 4200 Hwy 290E, 5 acres unrestricted outside DS ETJ PENDING Corner lot w/building, Hwy 290W @ 101 Creek Rd across from Pioneer Bank
$395,000 $895,000 $350,000
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE NEW Centerlake Business Park, Building 100B, 1640 SF 10811 Spring Valley Rd, Ground lease in Austin on .52 Ac @ Intersection of 290W LEASED 1005 W HWY 290, 1110 SF Commercial Bldg with HWY 290 Frontage 252 Frog Pond Lane, Bldg A 5,000 SF Warehouse with 2 Offices and 2 Restrooms 252 Frog Pond Lane, Bldg B 7,500 SF Warehouse with 2 Offices and 2 Restrooms 252 Frog Pond Lane, Bldg C 10,000 SF Warehouse with 2 Offices and 2 Restrooms LEASED Centerlake Business Park, Building 200, 1660 SF
$2500/mo $1,665/mo $4,750/mo $7,125/mo $9,500/mo
LEASED Centerlake Business Park, Building 500A, 1680 SF LEASED Centerlake Business Park, Building 500B, 3020 SF
Lagniappe
Continued from pg. 1
Holiday Marketplace
The Show
The City of Drippings Springs and the Artists Alliance of the Hill Country will host“The Show” at Dripping Springs Ranch Park this weekend, Oct. 22-23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Over 60 juried artists will display their work while local musicians perform throughout the event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event, while admission and parking are free. For more info, visit www.TheShowSpotlight. com.
Get into the holiday spirit by shopping at the Dripping Springs Women’s Club Holiday Marketplace on Wednesday, November 16 from 1-7 pm at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. More than 40 vendors will be selling hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, and unique gifts for everyone on your list. A portion of the $3 admission goes towards DS Women’s Club scholarship fund for female seniors.
Trunk or Treat
All are invited to the Sunset Canyon Baptist Church Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4-7 p.m. This fun event will feature a parade of costumes , pumpkin carving contest (bring your carved pumpkin to enter), pie eating contest (for 3rd5th grades), bounce houses, a big inflatable slide, live music, gaga ball, games, candy, face painting and more. Know a free community event for Lagniappe? Email subsmissions to christine@ haysfreepress.com.
www.stanberry.com 512.894.3488
See your ad here! Market to your community by advertising in the News-Dispatch.
Call (512) 268-7862 or email ads@ haysnewsdispatch.com to start your ad today.
More locations, less wait time. That’s the best kind of emergency care. At St. David’s our goal is simple. To be the best. Which means delivering care based on your needs. Your life is our passion. And that passion drives our purpose. Because you deserve the best.
Emergency Care
The Best Is Here.
16-SDM-1448 Hays Free Press.indd 1
10/4/16 11:38 AM