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Songwriters Festival strikes a chord in Drippin’ Springs The strains of Americana, Bluegrass and more hit Mercer Street in Buda for the 4th annual Dripping Springs Songwriter’s Fesrtival, which took place this past weekend. Over 40 performers played across six stages in the downtown Dripping Springs area. A packed house listens intently as Jefferson Clay, Wes Collins, Paul Renna and Mike P. Ryan perform on stage at Hudson’s on Mercer during Saturday’s Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival. Inset, Cari Ray takes the stage during the final day of the threeday Dripping Springs Songwriter’s Festival. Her musical styles ran the gamut of traditional American music with a little helping of blues. See more photos online at HaysNewsDispatch.com.
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The Hays County Commissioners Court is moving forward with the development of County Roadway and State Highway Systems projects identified in the November 2016 bond referendum. Progress has already begun for a handful of Hays County projects, including safety improvements on U.S. 290 in Dripping Springs at Holder Lane and Trautwein Road. Officials have also begun with design and construction of a shared-use path between Belterra Drive and Cool Spring Way along Sawer Ranch Road in Dripping Springs. In the Wimberley area,
DRIPPING SPRINGS
HAYS COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
1. FM 621 - Safety improvements from CR 266 (Old Bastrop Highway) to Crystal River Parkway. 2. FM 3237 - Safety improvements from Hays City Store (intersection of FM 150 and FM 3237) to RM 12 (similar to 1826 work previously accomplished along FM 2325 between Jacob’s Well Road and Wimberley and along RR 12 1626 967 between San Marcos and the Junction at RR 12/ 150 5 RM 32 intersection). 12 BUDA 4 3. FM 2001 - Extension, safety improvements, and realignment of 2325 existing roadway beginning at White 3 2 Wing Trail and terminating at SH 3237 150 7 2770 21, to include the incorporation of portions of Graef and Rhode roads into the State Highway 8 System. WIMBERLEY KYLE 4. FM 967 - Safety improvements from I-35 to the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. 5. FM 967 - Safety improvements at Buda 32 counSportsplex Drive, Hays CISD third high school, 21 12 ty offiand Oak Forest Drive intersections. SAN MARCOS cials have 6. US 290 - Safety improvements at the Trautwein also begun Road and Holder Lane intersections. the process for 1 7. FM 3237 and RM 12 - Intersection improvements at improvements Winters Mill Parkway. 9 along FM 3237 from 8. FM 150 - Design of realignment of FM 150 from west of the intersection of FM Arroyo Ranch Road to I-35 (at Yarrington Road). 9. FM 110 - Design of an overpass at the intersection of FM 110 ROAD WORK, 2 and SH 123. 290
Transportation services get a boost with federal grant money BY SAMANTHA SMITH Progress in mobility across Central Texas was made earlier this year when the Texas Department of Transportation allocated $20.8 million in federal grants to improve transportation services for rural populations in Texas. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) was one of the recipients of a portion of the total grant money allowing it to supplement its rural transit fleet with
Dana Platt, community services director, said currently CARTS transports more than 300,000 passengers annually in a 7,200 square mile, ninecounty area around Austin. 20 new buses. CARTS serves the non-urbanized areas of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties and the San Marcos urbanized areas. Routes within CARTS include
those to the Wimberley area. Dana Platt, community services director with CARTS, said the additional 20 buses brings the organization’s fleet to more than 100. The 20 new buses
will be added to the fleet as Country Buses, which is a flex service providing rides locally to anyone who makes a reservation in advance. Platt said the Country Bus is ideal for seniors, disabled individuals or anyone else requiring special assistance for curb-tocurb transportation throughout the CARTS district. CARTS also has its medical transportation buses, the Interurban Coach, Metro Connector, Municipal Bus,
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Earlier this week, Baylor Scott and White announced the grand opening of its newest primary care clinic. Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Austin Southwest opened its doors Oct. 16, to serve Oak Hill and Dripping Springs residents. The 4,200 square-foot clinic provides services including family medicine, on-site X-ray and laboratory services. The Austin Southwest clinic will help build on the quality medical care the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state is providing in the area through its four medical centers and more than 20 clinics spanning Travis, Hays and Williamson counties. Recently, Baylor Scott and White constructed a new clinic in Kyle near the Hays CISD performing arts center. “We are excited to have the opportunity to provide care for Oak Hill and Dripping Springs residents with this new primary care clinic that’s close to home,” said Chris Kriczky, director, clinic operations, Baylor Scott & White – Austin / Round Rock Region. “Patients receiving medical care when and where they need it remains at the forefront of our minds as we’re selecting and planning new clinic sites.”
LAGNIAPPE Tiger Theater presents ‘Much Ado’
Dripping Springs High School will present William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” Oct. 27-30 in the DSHS Auditorium. The theater department has built an entirely new playhouse within the frame of the DSHS auditorium stage, bringing the audience closer to the production. The show features a talented company of actors and technicians in a classic 16th Century comedy. Curtain times on Friday, Saturday and Monday will be 7:30 p.m.; there also will be a 2:00 p.m. show on Sunday, Oct. 29. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and may be purchased in advance on the www.dshstheatre.com homepage or at the door.
St. Martin de Porres Fall Festival
On Sunday, Oct. 29, join St. Martin de Porres Parish for its annual
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
No more hummers, but the chilis are hot
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BY JERRY HALL
t seems a little early to me, but it appears my hummingbirds have departed for points south. I’ll leave my sugar-water feeders up a few more days, but I’m afraid these little flying jewels are long gone. I hope you are having better luck and that some of you will even have hummers over the winter. I also have my sunflower seed feeders up and am attracting mostly titmice and Carolina chickadees, but you nev-
er know when goldfinches will start arriving, so I also have a thistle seed feeder hanging. I am told certain birds are much more dominant at feeders than are others. Most dominant are wild turkeys, which is not surprising since they are such big birds. Also dominant are crows, jays, woodpeckers and blackbirds. Less dominant are doves, buntings and grosbeaks. On a completely different subject, I can report I have a good crop of chile pequin peppers
in a pot on my back deck. Bright orange, and about the size of BBs, these little rascals pack quite a punch. I rate them hotter than jalapenos, but not as fiery as Trinidad or ghost peppers. I have a proposition for readers of my column. For the first ten folks who send me a stamped, self-addressed envelope, I will send you three of my little hot peppers. Send the envelope to Jerry Hall, 750 Cypress Creek Lane, Wimberley, TX and I’ll get the peppers off ASAP.
If you act quickly, you may get a chance to receive some of Jerry’s chili pequins. Be careful though – they have an unexpectedly spicy bite. (photo by Jerry Hall)
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National Intercity services and Commuter routes. Platt said medical transportation services offered by CARTS is the result of a partnership with Logisticare Solutions, LLC which arranges free transportation for eligible persons in the CARTS district through the Texas Health and Human Services call centers. The Interurban Coach is a regional intercity route providing connections between Austin and several area cities, including San Marcos. CARTS also offers Interurban Coach services to Texas State University in San Marcos. Platt said CARTS is a public agency established by state law under the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation. It is governed by a board of local elected officials made up of one commissioner from each county served and a representative from the San Marcos City Council.
Funding for CARTS comes from a combination of federal, state and local funds, as well as contract revenues. Funding for the organization comes from a combination of federal, state and local funds, as well as contract revenues. “The federal funds originate with the Federal Transit Administration and the state funds with the Texas Department of Transportation and the local funds are requested from each locale in which we operate services,” Platt said. Platt said anyone can ride a CARTS bus, not just the elderly and disabled, even though
customers over the age of 65 and persons with disabilities are eligible to pay half-fares. Platt said currently CARTS transports more than 300,000 passengers annually in a 7,200 square mile, nine-county area surrounding Austin. The additional vehicles mark a huge stride in the history of CARTS, which began in 1979. It’s the longest serving public transit agency in the region for the last 39 years. Platt said the grant funds were also used to create a Vehicle Maintenance Center (VMC) where all CARTS buses can be serviced or repaired in-house. The complex is located on a 14-acre site near the Bastrop and Travis County lines. “We are now in Phase 2 construction of the Lee Dildy Operations Complex which includes the CARTS headquarters and administration offices as well as paint and body shop,” Platt said.
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150 to Ranch Road 12. “We’re as eager as our residents are to get these projects underway and help get ahead of the tremendous growth we’re experiencing,” said Precinct 2 Commissioner Mark Jones. “Design and management are first steps prior to the actual construction of these mobility and safety projects.” Voters approved $131.4 million for road improvements throughout the county. This past summer, the county sold $25 million in bonds to fund the first phase of project design, rightof-way acquisition, and construction, at an interest rate of 3.43 percent. The figure came below the originally estimated 4 percent. Hays County’s bond advisor noted there was a lot of interest in purchasing Hays County bonds from both previous and new investors due to its AA bond rating, operating performance and economic growth outlook. Additionally, multiple projects are in progress on the County road system, including: • Dacy Lane - Program management, right-of-way acquisition, and surveying in preparation for future realignment and safety
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improvements. • Low Water Crossings – Multiple projects in Precincts 1, 2, and 4, including crossings on Bunton Lane, Cotton Gin Road, Turnersville Road, Grist Mill Road, Chaparral Road, Sycamore Creek Road and Bear Creek Pass. • Fischer Store Road - Safety improvements at the FM 2325 intersection. • Lime Kiln Road - Design of two bridge class structures to replace existing low-water crossings between Post Road and Hilliard Road on Sink Creek and the San Marcos River. • Sawyer Ranch Road Design and construction of a shared-use pathway between Belterra Drive and Cool Spring Way.
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Tigers spread awareness of the dangers of dating violence BY MOSES LEOS III
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ripping Springs High student Addie Villas understands the circumstances surrounding dating violence can often go unnoticed. Through the student-led Domestic Violence Advisory Board, Villas and other Dripping Springs ISD students hope to shed more light on a problem they say is all too prevalent in today’s society. That’s why awareness took center stage Saturday as the DVAB held its inaugural self-defense class at Dripping Springs High. Villas said the board wanted to show facts regarding dating violence, but also show students how to protect themselves as well. Tori Listoe, who is also part of the board and is a Dripping Springs High junior, said the board sought ways to promote October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An opportunity arose last spring when Listoe, who is close to obtaining her black belt, enlisted the help of her karate instructors to help teach a self-defense course. “We wanted to teach basic self-defense for men, women and children to get away from dangerous situations,” Listoe said. The two-hour course
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A handful of Dripping Springs ISD students and parents take in a self defense demonstration from a pair of instructors in Saturday’s self-defense class at Dripping Springs High.
also centered on the danger signs of dating violence, primarily for high school students. Villas said high school dating violence happens “more often than you think,” and involves emotional and physical abuse. She added many victims may not realize dating violence is taking place, and often it goes unchecked. For some victims, the shame of coming out and
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Camp Lucy at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 15. Camp Lucy’s very talented chef, florists, event planners, and designers will provide creative ideas for a successful holiday season. Tours of Camp Lucy offered. Lunch reservations required. Contact womenofds@ gmail.com.
acknowledging they are victims of dating violence is also a factor. Villas said one of the biggest red flags takes place when a victim is constantly checked upon by a significant other, or if the significant other is frequently jealous and is selfish with the victim. Other issues include a drastic change in mood or behavior. Listoe said statistics regarding high school
dating violence is “uncomfortably high.” According to loveandrespect.org, nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a partner in a single year. Roughly one in three adolescents are victims of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. “Anything we can do as a school and a team to lower those rates, it doesn’t just benefit us as a board…it benefits everyone,” Listoe said. Villas said education is one of the primary ways the board tries to address dating violence. The board, which partners with the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center, regulary hears stories from victims of domestic violence. Villas said the experience, while hard to listen to, is also needed to help curb the problem. “There needs to be more education on this subject,” Villas said. Sydney Morriss, treasurer on the DVAB and Dripping Springs High sophomore, said Saturday’s awareness event can give hope to “a lot of people.” “It shows there is support. There are people who are helping to stop this from becoming a problem that’s prevalent in our world,” Morriss said.
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Healthy parks, healthy people
After taking a break over the summer, the city of Dripping Springs’ Healthy Parks, Healthy People program will reconvene in November with a mountain bike event for all ages. The second annual Mountain Bike Mash Up and Swap Meet, organized by the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team in partnership with the city of Dripping Springs will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5. The event will be held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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On Friday, Nov. 3, all Texans are invited to fly the Texas flag at your home or business to honor Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas who brought more than 1200 American colonists to Texas.
DRT Founders Day
On Monday, Nov.r 6, DRT and SRT and CRT members are invited to fly their Texas flags at your home or business to honor Betty Ballinger and Hally Perry for organizing a Republic of Texas daughters organization. Sponsored by the Moon-McGehee Chapter, Daughters of The Republic of Texas, in keeping with our dedication to the preservation and education of Texas History.
Empty Bowls Project
Come select your favorite bowls and enjoy delicious soups while listening to local musicians at this annual event in Dripping Springs . This family event benefits the Dripping Springs Helping Hands, which provides food for the less fortunate families in the community. The 20th annual event will be held Sunday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. See more at www.facebook.com/ DrippingSpringsEmptyBowlProject.
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Tiger XC sprints to state meet BY MOSES LEOS III For the fourth straight year in a row, Dripping Springs’ girls cross country team will contend for a state championship. On Monday, the Tiger girls cross country team secured its spot at the UIL State cross country meet by taking second place at the UIL Region IV championships in Corpus Christi.
Tiger senior Izzy Guerrero took home a podium finish by taking 12th place in the individual standings. Maddie Livingston and junior Aubrie Caldwell both finished in the top 25 out of 190 athletes. Dripping Springs finished 31 points behind district rival Boerne Champion, which took home the Region IV championship. Not to be outdone, the
Tiger boys cross country team also punched its inaugural ticket to state by taking home third place at the regional championships. The Tigers finished one point behind Mercedes for second place. Dripping Springs junior Bobby Holt finished in 5th place and ran the course in under 16 minutes. Tiger Caleb Lopez finished right behind in 9th place.
Tiger results from Region IV cross country meet GIRLS
BOYS
Izzy Guerrero
19:55.80
Bobby Holt
15:59.10
Maddie Livingston
20:22.80
Caleb Lopez
16:21.90
Aubrie Caldwell
20:27.90
Bryce Kalsu
16:50.20
Madeline McCraw
20:27.90
Polo Lopez
16:57.50
Danielle Schroeder
21:15.80
John Babiak
17:03.80
Emeline Arnold
21:28.40
Nathan Clark
17:34.00
Caroline Russey
21:31.90
Grant O’Neil
17:57.00
Tigers blast Champion 60-21 for 7-0 record BY REED GRAFF
The Dripping Springs Tigers proved Friday it’s not always how you start, but how you finish. Scoring 47 unanswered points to close the game lifted the Tigers (7-0, 3-0) to a comefrom-behind 60-21 win over the Boerne Champion Chargers (3-4, 1-3). The victory keeps Dripping Springs unbeaten with three games left in the season. At the center of Dripping Springs’ success was the one-two combination of senior quarterback Trevor Greenman and junior wide receiver Johnny Hoyle. Greenman scored seven total touchdowns and amassed 478 total yards of offense on the night. Four of Greenman’s scores went to Hoyle, who broke his own school record for most touchdown receptions in a game. Early on, Dripping Springs found success on the defensive side, as it forced two turnovers on Champion’s first two drives. Dripping Springs’ defense secured four turnovers in the contest. However, Champion, guided by the play of quarterback Davis Brin, closed the first quarter with a 14-13 advantage. The Chargers expanded its lead to 21-13 in the second frame with an 8-yard touchdown run from senior Nick De Los Santos. From there, Dripping Springs’ offense slammed on the accelerator and never looked back. Greenman responded by finding Hoyle for a 30-yard touchdown pass. A successful two-point conversion tied the game at 21-21. The Tigers tallied 21 additional points to close the first half, which was aided by a pair of Champion turnovers. Greenman notched a trio of touchdown passes to Hoyle, wide receiver Parker Alford and wide receiver Curtis Raymond during the ensuing barrage. Greenman, who threw for 294 yards and six scores in the first half, lauded the plethora of weapons around him as the catalyst for success.
PHOTO BY ALBERT SANCHEZ
Dripping Springs High senior Graceyn Tippens wallops a kill attempt over a Boerne Champion Charger player Friday.
Lady Tigers KO Champion in three sets BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Dripping Springs Tigers senior wide receiver Curt Raymond secures the ball over Boerne Champion Charger junior defensive back Austin Cooper Friday at Tiger Stadium.
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“It felt good, but I can’t take all the credit. I’ve got a lot of weapons out there. I couldn’t have done it by myself,” Greenman said. Galen Zimmerman, Dripping Springs head football coach, was not surprised by his quarterback’s play. “He has been good for us all year. He did a great job of taking his time and delivering the ball to those guys,” Zimmerman said. “We are fortunate to have him.” Dripping Springs continued its onslaught
in the second half. A short touchdown run by Jake Cox pushed the Tiger lead to 49-21. A 38-yard field goal by junior Nathan Koch gave Dripping Springs a 52-21 advantage. Greenman saved his best play for last. During the final drive of the game, Greenman chased down an errant snap and maneuvered away from Champion defenders before lofting a throw to Hoyle for a touchdown. “I ran back, got it (the ball), picked it up, and me and Johnny have this thing where I am always looking for him,” Greenman said. “We’ve connected like that probably two or three times this year, so we have a little connection there.” Zimmerman lauded his players for maintaining the intensity to keep
their record unblemished. “We feel very fortunate. Anytime you win on Friday night, it’s a great feeling,” Zimmerman said. “We want to make sure that it doesn’t get old, and be excited to win, especially against such a good opponent.” Cox finished the game with 58 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. Hoyle caught five total catches for 1t83 yards and four scores. Alford had four receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown. On the defensive end, senior linebacker Will Masters recorded a team-high ten tackles. Senior Ricardo Montoya finished with a fumble recovery, while Brittan Howeth and Reed Beverly each secured an intereption.
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The Dripping Springs Tigers remained unbeaten in district play after cruising past the Boerne Champion Chargers 2521, 25-22, 25-11 Friday at Tiger Gym. As a team, Dripping Springs recorded 44 kills against Champion, which is competing with Kerrville Tivy and Seguin for the final playoff spots in 26-5A. “You know the objective [for Champion] is to try and win a match, steal it from us, and it kind of secures second (place),” Dripping Springs head coach Michael Kane said. “This is a team that we could absolutely see in the regional quarterfinals, so we took them seriously.” The first two sets of the match were hard fought between both teams, with the Tigers ultimately pushing through with narrow outcomes. “They played us really tough in the first two sets, felt like we let up a little bit on a couple of plays,” said Kane. “We gave up some runs of four in the first set, and a run of five in the second, which is unlike our characteristic of us lately, which enabled them to stay in the match.”
“This is a team that we could absolutely see in the regional quarterfinals, so we took them seriously.” – Michael Kane, Dripping Springs head coach
Dripping Springs found its groove in the third set with a convincing 25-11 win. Senior Graceyn Tippens led the Tigers with 16 on the night. Senior Ava Pritchard, who is a Clemson commitment, also contributed six kills and two blocks in the match. “We know what we are going to get from Graceyn,” Kane said. “Graceyn is obviously a D-1 commit and probably the most valuable player in the district in my opinion.” Dripping Springs juniors Madison Certain and Bailey Hill were also important players in the Tigers game plan against the Chargers. Hill had seven Kills, while Cer-
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Auctioneer’s Note: The Smiths’ have sold their ranch and cattle in order to downsize. We will be auctioning their surplus items and equipment. The auction will have 2 rings. Lots of pasture parking. Everything must be removed by Nov 3rd. Lots to see and many boxes have yet to be gone thru and will be added up to the auctiondate. Visit our website for pictures at www.chuppsauction.com or follow us on Facebook for updates. Directions: 21002 S 4210 Road • Claremore, OK 74019 Directions: From the toll booth gate in Claremore, take Hwy 20 East 5.5 miles to 4210 Road. Turn south (right) on 4210 Rd for 1.8 miles. Road dead ends into property. From Pryor, at the Jct of Hwy 69 and Hwy 20, take Hwy 20 West for 9 mi to 4210 Road. Turn south (left) on 4210 Road for 1.8 miles. Road dead ends into property. Look for auction signs. Terms: Cash – Credit Cards – Check with Proper ID – OK Sales Tax Applies unless exemption is shown. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ADVERTISING.
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Services available for silent victims of family violence BY MELISSA G. RODRIGUEZ,
HCWC Director of Community Partnerships
R
ecently, Texas Council on Family Violence published its annual “Honoring Texas Women” 2016 report documenting the stories of the 146 women in Texas killed by their intimate partners. The report includes one woman from our two county service area in Kyle and is listed as follows: “Erin Wright, 39 KYLE | MARCH 26, 2016 James Keen, 49, shot and killed his girlfriend Erin in the front yard of their home. Three of Erin’s children were inside the home; they fled to a neighbor’s house for help. Authorities arrested and charged Keen with murder. Keen has a history of family violence. Erin is survived by four children.” Her children are among the thousands of children who live in homes where family violence has robbed them from what most of us take for granted – their sense of safety, comfort and nurturing in their
Children feel torn between both parents, often blaming themselves and bearing the responsibility of wanting to keep their families together. Who wouldn’t want their family to heal and remain intact?
own homes. These are all things they are not only entitled to but should cause the rest of us to take pause and reflect on what the loss of this basic need will ultimately lead to. Children who live in homes where family violence is part of their everyday lives have higher risks of many unintended consequences such as behavior problems at school, truancy, different forms of addiction and running away from home. Additional consequences include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and PTSD, among others. They live in fear not only for themselves but for their parent; they fear for the victim parent’s safety but also fear the abusive parent getting in trouble.
Children feel torn between both parents, often blaming themselves and bearing the responsibility of wanting to keep their families together. Who wouldn’t want their family to heal and remain intact? The stress of living in this environment can also lead to physical and health issues that often remain undiagnosed and untreated. There are many adults who grew up in these homes who now list a plethora of health and mental health issues as a result of having grown up in these complicated situations. In general, society’s response in trying to deal with these situations has been highly misguided, often blaming the victim for staying in the abusive home and while the safety of children is paramount, the solution
Tiger Volleyball: KO Champion Continued from pg. 4
tain added six kills in the match. Tigers sophomore Avery Kalsu led the team in assists with 24, while also contributing 6 kills of her own. “I thought we did a really good job of distributing the ball, and we got some great swings from Bailey Hill on the right side and Avery Kalsu on the right side,” Kane said. “Maddy Certain had some really good swings from the outside.” Boerne Champion
senior Georgia Inman was the bright spot for the Chargers with nine kills, four digs and a pair of aces in the match. With one game remaining before playoffs, Kane wants the Tigers to remain focused and consistent like they have been in the second half of district play. “I think for us mentality wise is staying the course and making sure that we are consistent from start to finish and
not giving up as I mentioned before,” Kane said. “We gave up a little bit of two big of runs late in the first and second set, we eliminated that in the third. But the truth of the matter is we have stayed away from that in probably the last eight or nine matches and that’s something we’ve got to make sure if we are going to make a deep run in the playoffs we got to not allow teams to score runs and points on us.”
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isn’t always an easy one. Victims are much more likely to be murdered while leaving or after having left their abuser. Many stay for the children, feeling that two parents are better than one, but many leave because of the children fearing their safety. And while we could explore further explanations, there is only one that rarely gets mentioned but is truly the only way to end violence. The abuser is who is making the choice to abuse so only they can make the choice to not abuse. The responsibility lays with that person and as a community, we must shift that accountability to that individual and stop blaming victims. If you or someone you know is living in an abusive home, we
are here to help. The answer for many is early intervention and support for survivors of family violence and their children. HCWC provides assistance to survivors (inclusive of all genders) by offering individual counseling, personal and/or legal advocacy, emergency shelter (for those in need of safe housing) and support groups for themselves and also for their children. All of our programs have trained children’s counselors who work with children by providing traditional talk therapy or play therapy for children who need more specialized care. For more information about services, please call HCWC at (512) 3963404 or visit www.hcwc. org . You can also visit
our educational website www.StopTheHurt.org for more education on abuse issues and resources. This article is part four of a five-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. 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Locally, the HaysCaldwell Women’s Center has been serving victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse since 1978. Last year, HCWC served 1,872 victims of abuse (face-to-face) from Hays and Caldwell Counties. 1,050 of those were victims of domestic violence.
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