October 28, 2020 News-Dispatch

OCTOBER 28, 2020 SCAM ALERT

DISCHARGE

Sheriff’s Office warns of virtual kidnapping scam.

City, developers fight over effluent discharge rights.

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Arrest made in Kinder Morgan finalizes reroute through Hays County arson and death

BY ANITA MILLER

HAYS COUNTY — The route of Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline is about 99 percent mechanically complete through the Texas Hill Country and is on track to be carrying natural gas from West Texas to near Houston early next year.

Company VP Allen Fore told the Hays Free Press/News Dispatch that

The route was amended to avoid any crossing of the Blanco River and Fore said the four-mile reroute added two miles to the PHP’s estimated 430mile length.

the negotiations with landowners concerning a slight reroute of the pipeline’s path in order to avoid the Blanco River are now complete and

involved nine landowners and 11 parcels of land.

The route was amended to avoid any crossing of the Blanco River and Fore said the four-mile reroute

added two miles to the PHP’s estimated 430-mile length.

The company said in August that it would re-reoute part of the path to avoid drilling under the river. On March 28, as the first of two initially planned river crossings was initiated, the contractor’s crew hit and ruptured a karst feature, sending

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investigation STAFF REPORT

A juvenile suspect was detained Oct. 21, on a “Directive to Apprehend warrant for Murder” by the Hays County Sheriff’s office regarding the May 15 arson and death investgation in Elliott Ranch.

The juvenile was transported to the juvenile detention center.

The investigation centers around the May 15 arson and death

investigation at the 400 block of West Overlook Mountain in Elliott Ranch west of Buda. The sheriff’s office was called in to help with the investgation by the Hays County Fire Marshall.

Through the course of the investigation it was learned that the victim, Janie Rebecca Loredo Zapata, 48, had been murdered.

No further information is availble at this time.

Name of suspect in officer-involved shooting released

BY ANITA MILLER

Pile up on Hwy 21

PHOTO BY ANITA MILER

A pile up involving at least four vehicles, two being 18-wheelers and one dump truck, occurred Monday morning near Hwy 21 and Cotton Gin Road. A nearby observer said that collissions at that location are frequent. There was a fatal accident in that location on Feb. 17 also involving a dump truck.

Kyle mayor blasts attorney on open meetings allegations

BY ANITA MILLER

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell blasted a local attorney’s allegation that the city council violated the Texas Open Meetings Act over the summer, characterizing the whole matter a “non story.”

Attorney Chevo Pastrano urged the council and Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau last week to look into whether the law was violated by a council vote in August to change the name of a

During the meeting when Mitchell officially suggested the name change and it received unanimous approval from council members, there had not been a public hearing noted to accompany the agenda item.

portion of FM 150 West from Rebel Drive to Fajita Drive.

The roadway had been named for the mascot of Hays High School.

Mitchell’s suggestion that the change be made came

on the heels of the Hays CISD’s decision to change the mascot, something that is still on the horizon. “Fajita Drive,” he reasoned, would honor Sonny Falcon, widely acknowledged as the in-

ventor of the popular dish made from a cut of meat that many cooks previously discarded and was first sold in Kyle.

Council voted unanimously to approve the change in August.

Mitchell said Pastrano is notorious for using legal intimidation.

“This is a non-story about a unanimous vote that was well covered in the media and was ultimately reversed by coun-

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DSISD school board accepts superintendent’s resignation

BY SAHAR CHMAIS

take person leave to Todd Washburn, Dripattend ping Springs Independent to family School District superinten- health matdent, resigned his position, ters. effective at the end of the “Over Fall 2020 semester. Board the past 11 members accepted his res- months,” ignation during a school Washburn WASHBURN board meeting on Monday said, “I night. have given Until the end of the my heart and soul to honor semester, Washburn will this responsibility. Like

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many of you, family health circumstances during the pandemic have caused me to pause and re-evaluate my professional and personal priorities.”

Washburn’s resignation comes from a place of personal choice. Although he has dedicated 30 years to education, Washburn did not say what he will

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and weaving in and out of traffic in the The driver of a vehicle northbound lanes of who was shot Interstate 35 on by authorities Monday, Oct. 19 earlier this week near Buda. after refusing to The vehicle pull over for a fled when the traffic stop has deputy that been identified spotted it atas 43-year-old tempted a traffic Richard Pollock stop. Officers of San Antonio. used unnamed The Hays means to disCounty Sheriff’s POLLOCK able it on South Office said he Loop 4 near Inwas behind the wheel of terstate Drive just south an unidentified vehicle spotted speeding NAME RELEASED, 6

KPD releases name of pedestrian killed by train STAFF REPORT KYLE – The Kyle Police Department has released the name of the man killed in the pedestrian-train incident at the Opal Lane railroad crossing on Friday, Oct. 23.

He was identified as Kyle resident JP

Burchett, age 36. Hays County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Beth Smith responded to the scene of the accident and pronounced Burchett dead.

This investigation is ongoing and Kyle Police say no more information can be released at this time.

Kyle enters Stage 2 drought restrictions KYLE – Kyle water customers and residents are advised that Stage 2 mandatory water use management rules are in effect as of Thursday, Oct. 22.

The city made the decision to move into stage 2 of the drought plan to rehabilitate the Kohlers Crossing elevated storage tank, which

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The city of Kyle’s Drought Plan is governed by city Ordinance 569 which issues guidelines for when and how residents can water and irrigate lawns as well as wash automobiles.

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NEWS

County adds employees to pretrial bond program

BY ANITA MILLER Hays County Commissioners last week voted to add a third officer to oversee pre-trial inmates released from custody and equipped with ankle monitors.

The need is clear, according to Lisa Pacheco of Hays County’s Adult Probation Office. The number of defendants in the county’s pre-trial bond program has soared, from 59 when the program was created in 2016 to 334 in September.

That is an increase of 440 percent.

She said the need for an additional officer came up from the county’s subcommittee on criminal justice.

“We have many new positions where everyone is working hard to reduce inmate population” in the county jail. The county is trying to reduce inmate population to save millions of dollars being paid to outsource inmates elsewhere. The new county positions, Pacheco said, included adding an additional bond officer last year and attorneys to represent indigent inmates. “Everyone is coming together to meet

The number of defendants in the county’s pre-trial bond program has soared, from 59 when the program was created in 2016 to 334 in September. That is an increase of 440 percent. the same goal," she told the court.

County Judge Ruben Becerra noted that in March of this year, a summit brought together stakeholders with “everyone who touches” the criminal justice system.

“Everyone showed a deep willingness to step up in a way you just described,” he told Pacheco. “These are the fruits of the labor of those passionate people.”

“There is no one cog that will make that wheel turn,” he said. “No office is an island. This is a myriad of elected officials working for the greater good.”

Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones added that non-elected officials have been working on the issue as well.

Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe said she was “shocked at how quickly” the number of defendants in the

program rose. “I think an additional officer will help us identify those inmates who are eligible” for the program. “I appreciate the court’s work during the budget process.”

Becerra asked how the county might develop a “more robust process” where “no one falls through the cracks and allow the process to keep things moving along“ in a way that is most universally beneficial.

Pacheco said that as the system works now, defendents have to pay for a portion of the ankle monitor service.

She said that supervision is particularly important when there are victims involved and that supervision needs to be available around the clock “and right now that’s not available.”

Pct. 3 Commissioner Lon Shell said the current workload is a lot for three officers to manage.

Sheriff ’s office reports virtual kidnapping scam In this age of constant connections through cell phones, social media and the like, the same lines of communication that keep us all in touch can facilitate those with bad intentions.

But even as things have changed, some stay the same, and primary among them is knowing that our loved ones are safe.

That’s why the latest scam to prompt a warning from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office hits so painfully close to home.

First reported locally on Next Door, the scam involves a “virtual kidnapping” portrayed as real.

The HCSO says they have taken “several” calls recently from grief-stricken families who have been victimized.

“It typically begins with a phone call saying your family member is being held captive. The caller may allege your daughter has been kidnapped and you hear a female screaming in the background. Another variant of the fraud has a family member being held because he/she caused an auto accident, is injured, and won't be allowed to go to the hospital until damages are paid. Callers

will typically provide the victim with specific instructions to ensure a safe return of the family member.,” the HCSO warns.

“You may be ordered to stay on the line until the money is wired. The caller may claim not to have received the money and may demand more payment,” the agency said in a news release.

to the victim directly.

Ask, "How do I know my loved one is OK?” • If the callers don't let you speak to the victim, ask them to describe the victim or describe the vehicle the victim drives, if applicable.

• Listen carefully to the voice of the kidnapped victim if he/she speaks.

• Attempt to call, text, or contact the alleged The HCSO relayed tips victim via social media. from the FBI on what to Request that the victim do if you are contacted: call back from his or • Look for Incoming calls her cell phone. * While from an outside area staying on the line with code, sometimes from the alleged kidnappers, Puerto Rico or Mexico try to call the alleged with area codes such kidnap victim from as (787), (939), and another phone.

(856). (Calls do not • To buy time, repeat the come from the alleged caller's request and tell kidnapped victim's them you are writing phone. Callers go to down the demand, or great lengths to keep tell the caller you need you on the phone. Calladditional time to meet ers prevent you from their demands. calling or locating the • Don't directly challenge "kidnapped" victim) or argue with the caller.

• Ransom money is only Keep your voice low accepted via wire transand steady. fer service. If you re• At the earliest opporceive a phone call from tunity, notify your local someone who demands police department. To payment of a ransom help prevent this scam, for a kidnapped victim, check privacy settings the following should be on social media acconsidered: counts, and revisit the • Try to slow the situation information you publidown. Request to speak cize on those accounts.

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Opinion

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We always said we wanted to take in all the factors including where we’re going to, not just what we’re going away from.”

–Allen Fore, Kinder Morgan Vice President. Story on page 1.

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COLUMN

Keep traditions

Take me home ...

Tutta’s Take

Jerry Jeff Walker March 16, 1942 - October 23, 2020

by Wynette “Tutta” Barton

When I was a child, my older brother told me stories about tarantulas living under beds and rocks that tasted like candy.

When I believed him (as I always did), he’d howl with laughter and tell me how gullible I was. In a fit of fury, I’d call him a liar.

My mother was quick to intervene. “We don’t call people liars,” she’d say sternly.

That’s how seriously the word was taken.

“Liar” was the worst insult that could be hurled.

That attitude wasn’t exclusive to my mother. Hammurabi’s Code, chiseled into stone almost 4000 years ago, declared that giving false testimony warranted having both eyes poked out. That would give reason enough to watch words carefully, but there’s something beyond that fear, something inherent, that causes most people to speak truthfully.

It has thus come as a surprise to discover that the current President of the U.S. has little regard for truth. Does he know the difference between truth and untruth?

Does he care? Does he think everyone operates in this manner? No one can guess what he might say next.

In 2017, immediately after being sworn in as president, he announced that the ceremony was attended by the biggest crowd in inauguration history. He persisted with the story until someone produced aerial photos proving otherwise. Caught in a corner, he said he had included the TV audience in his statement. No one believed that. What did it matter?

Then came a waterfall of statements manufactured from thin air. Figures, figment and events fell from his lips and into his twitters in half-sentences as he chirped on and on. Attacks on anyone disagreeing with him were immediate, vicious and childish, complete with name-calling usually given up by the eighth grade.

Who is this man? There always are different political viewpoints, but flat-out lying? That’s been left to dictatorships and broken down republics.

Our president is charged with holding us all together, showing equal respect for all cities, areas and people. No disparaging remarks about states that lean toward the opposing party; no withholding of our common funds as punishment; no using the White House for personal gain; no making up “facts” from thin air, otherwise known as lying.

Even if our traditions sometimes seem a little outdated, they provide stability, something to count on when high winds blow. They are the things that give proof through the night that the flag is still there.

One of those traditions is our expectation of truth from our leaders, and we also expect truth from ourselves. Yeah, I know.

That’s naïve; and it’s also the thing that distinguishes America. We’re not required to pretend that nonsense makes sense, and when we tire of nonsense, we throw it out with the person that brought it in. I’d just as soon keep that tradition around for awhile longer.

All of us standing in line to vote have a big decision to make. The long lines are a hopeful sign – no matter how the votes fall. Yesterday I drove around the block twice just for the joy of seeing people spilling out the door and down the sidewalk, masked up and patiently waiting to cast their ballots.

I wish Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Ben Franklin and their cohorts could see what they created. They worked, argued and struggled over every word in the Constitution, and not one of them was totally satisfied with the end result.

For those who like to wrap themselves in the American flag, fine; but true patriotism is about voting – rain or shine, convenient or not. Many of us will be up late Tuesday night watching the returns come in, and when it’s over, the winner wins.

Period. That’s another tradition, and high emotions or not, we can keep it intact. We can. We must. George, John, Thomas and Ben are counting on us.

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Let ‘er rip

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don’t know how much longer y’all are gonna be reading my column. As much as I enjoy writing this cerebral compilation of prophetic prose, I have stumbled into a new career that will undoubtedly earn me a boatload of money. And after watching several episodes of Shark Tank, I don’t know if I will have time to sit out on my deck, sipping cold beer and pondering over topics for future columns.

I recently heard on the radio that a pair of Gucci jeans with grass stains are selling for pert near $900, and stained bib overalls are fetching well over $1,000. I don’t know much about this Gucci fella, but I personally have a closet full of stained Wrangler jeans. Some pants have grass stains on the knees while others have stains from grass that has been chemically altered in the rumen of a Hereford cow. I have one pair of Wranglers with purple stains from squished persimmons and berries off cedar trees, and there are some pants sporting stains that will require DNA testing to determine the source and authenticity.

I see lots of people, mostly

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womenfolk, who wear jeans that look like they were tossed in the washer with a spool of barbed wire. Their britches have more holes than the golf course a cross-eyed drunk is playing on. And, you know what’s crazy?

These folks, most of ‘em educated and employed, bought those raggedy jeans with holes already in them. Oh, they weren’t bought at a yard sale or thrift store but at some fancy retail store. And here’s the kicker: Those ripped up jeans cost more than new, intact jeans at Tractor Supply.

So, this Gucci fella, an Italian fashion designer, has discovered Americans with more money than brains will buy anything with his name printed on it. I don’t know who started this fad of ripped britches, but Gucci is making a fortune on wealthy Americans who want to look poor.

Back when I was a kid, if I

got a hole in the knees of my pants, my mother would iron a patch over the rip. And I’m sure all my jeans had stains of some sort. Plus, my mom would buy jeans about a foot too long so I wouldn’t outgrow ‘em. Yep, in all my school pictures, I was wearing rolled-up faded jeans with a dark blue knee patch.

As I got older and bought my own clothes, I made sure they were well-made and had the proper fit. Since I was all done with my growth spurts, my jeans would last a year or two, depending on how often I got snagged by barbed wire or mesquite branches. Most of my jeans have a small rip, often accompanied by a blood stain, but not once have I been approached by some gal who says, “I like your jeans. Are they Gucci?”

So, here’s what I’m thinking.

I already have about a dozen pairs of jeans, most with holes and assorted stains. If some Italian designer who doesn’t know the difference between barbed wire and a coat hangar can sell his britches for $900, then I should get at least $600 for mine. If I were to buy a new pair of Wranglers for $20, put ‘em on

and go wrestle some steer and mend some fences, those jeans should increase in value with every hole and grass stain. And I could smear some axle grease on them for an extra $10.

Yep, you’ll be seeing my jeans in all the fancy big city boutiques. I reckon I could write my name on them like Gucci does with a Sharpie, and I won’t wash off the manure. That way folks will know they’re buying authentic western wear and not some knock-off brand. Yup, I’ll be a millionaire in no time.

I am a bit concerned that I won’t have time to sit and ponder out on the Crow’s Nest since I’ll be too busy counting all my money. I kinda enjoy sitting around doing nothing but drinking beer, and being a successful fashion designer might put a damper on my current lifestyle. Hmm? Maybe you will see a few more columns after all.

We’re all sure that Clint Younts will be storing all of his extra money in his mattress. Not that it’s going to be enough to make that mattress lumpy. crowsnest78610@gmail.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SUPPORTING PROP A If you’re like me, then you grew up swimming each summer at Five Mile Dam, Blue Hole and the Blanco River. What would our childhood have looked like without these natural treasures? As a longtime resident and former mayor of Kyle, I don’t think it’s an understatement to say that it’s our duty to protect these outdoor spaces for the next generation. That’s why the Parks & Open Space Bond (Hays County’s Proposition A) that is on the ballot this election season couldn’t have come at a better time.

As our beautiful, rural countryside in Hays County becomes an ever more popular destination for new families, we need to be investing in the creation of new park spaces and trails, as well as protecting our water quality. Our regional population is expected to keep growing exponentially, which is why we should all support this parks initiative that will fund 15 different projects throughout Hays County, and which, thanks to efforts by the Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Commission and the Hays County Commissioners Court, will not raise our current county tax rate.

Kyle residents will especially benefit from the bond: One project proposed will help fund a regional sports complex and city park space, including 21 acres of competition soccer fields, and 39

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acres of open space and practice fields, all within the city of Kyle.

The same project will also fund connectivity measures, like walking and biking trails, which will eventually connect Kyle to the Violet Crown trail that will run throughout Hays County. This is just one of over a dozen projects that Kyle residents and people from all over Hays County will be able to enjoy for years to come. It’s time to vote YES on Proposition A. Lucy Johnson San Marcos formerly of Kyle

PREVENTING A TRAGEDY At about 2:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Thursday, October 22nd, a Dripping Springs citizen spotted a disabled vehicle stopped in the high-speed lane of U.S. Highway 290 West, with the driver and a passenger still sitting in the vehicle, near the intersection with Headwaters Blvd. Westbound autos were having to swerve or suddenly stop to avoid a collision.

Seconds later, the citizen was able to flag down a motorcycle patrolman about a mile further west to report the tragedy-in-waiting.

The patrolman went immediately to the scene, using his flashing emergency lights to alert other drivers. Two regular patrol SUVs also quickly arrived and traffic was stopped on Hwy. 290 in both directions. All three police authorities were from the Precinct

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4 Hays County Constable’s office in Dripping Springs. While the motorcycle patrolman held the traffic at bay, the two Deputy Constables proceeded to PUSH the disabled vehicle BY HAND across the highway and into a nearby driveway. By the quick actions of these three Constable officials, a major collision and possible loss of life was averted.

These individuals were later identified as Patrolman Charles Williams, and Deputy Constables

Jeff Wilkins and Blaine Hamilton.

The incident was probably one of many our County authorities are routinely asked to perform that may not make the news, but our residents should be extremely grateful for their availability and services.

(P.S.: As info, I was a witness to all of the above, and was able to flag down the motorcycle patrolman.)

Buddy Park Dripping Springs

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NEWS

Hays County makes voting history As of Sunday, Oct. 25, Hays County made history.

With voting, that is.

Effective Sunday close of voting, Hays County was reporting 75,519 residents had already voted. That includes in person and mailed in ballots.

But adding in Monday’s 3,518 more voters, the good news just keeps on coming. Hays County residents are taking elections seriously. (Tuesday numbers were not yet available as of press time.)

Those numbers mean that 79,037 people had voted – in person and by mail – as of polls closing Monday, Oct. 26.

When you look at total registered voters of 152,674 in Hays County, that means 51.18% of registered

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voters have already voted.

In comparison to the last presidential election in 2016, total votes cast in the General Election was 72,164, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Total registered voters in 2016 in Hays County was 121,326, meaning 59.48% of registered voters took the time to go out and vote. (Hays County’s election website shows in 2016 73,589 votes of 116,501 voters, a 63.17% turnout.)

Friday is the last day to vote early, with Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Voters no longer have to vote only at their designated precinct office, even on Election Day. Any open polling place can be used.

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Stage 2 Drought Continued from pg. 1

During Stage 2, Kyle residents may water (irrigate): • By handheld hose, or handheld bucket at any time during the day or night.

• By a hose and sprinkler, a soaker hose or drip irrigation from midnight to 10 a.m. on their designated outdoor water use day. and again from 8 pm to midnight on the same day.

• By permanently installed automatic irrigation system from 12 Midnight to 10 a.m. on their designated outdoor water use day.

• Washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, or other vehicle or mobile equipment: • Only on customer’s designated water use day.

• Only from midnight to 10 a.m. and again from 7 p.m. to midnight on designated day(s).

• Washing must be done with a handheld bucket or handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.

Items and actions, which are prohibited during Stage 2 of drought management: • Using automatic fill valve to add water to an outdoor swimming or wading pool or pond.

• Charity car washes.

• Washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, streets, patios or other paved areas except to alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard.

At all times our drought management plan: • Requires customers to repair leaks, broken lines, watering fixtures, and to ensure that irrigation systems are operated in a manner which reduces waste.

• Prohibits run-off from property line to a distance of 50 feet or more • Prohibits allowing water to pond in a

street or parking lot to a depth in excess of 0.25” • Prohibits watering or irrigating landscape between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Mandatory Irrigation Schedule: • Residential OddNumbered Addresses: Wednesday and/or Saturday • Residential EvenNumbered Addresses: Thursday and/or

Sunday • Commercial & MultiFamily: Tuesday and/or Friday As outlined in the City ordinance 569, Sections 5 and 12, failure to comply with this ordinance can result in a fine of up to $2,000 and not less than $50 per violation.

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City, developers fight over effluent discharge rights

BY ANITA MILLER Big changes are coming along the San Marcos River downstream from the city. FM 110, initially envisioned as an eastern loop around San Marcos, is now going in between Staples Road and SH 80, with the San Marcos River bridge currently under construction. When finished, the new road will stretch from SH 123 north to Yarrington Road near Kyle, where it will join Interstate 35. As it does, it will open up a lot of previously inaccessible acreage.

Much of the newly-accessible land on the Guadalupe County side of the river will be put to industrial use. North of SH 80 in the city of San Marcos ETJ, Heavy Industrial zoning already exists on land annexed in 2018 before the SMART (San Marcos, Air, Rail and Truck) Terminal failed to materialize after a dispute with Martindale delayed plans

Tract, a narrow strip of land stretching from the river south to Staples Road. It was most recently used to graze cattle and has changed hands numerous times over the years. It was annexed by San Marcos in 2008 at the request of its owner at the time.

That annexation is being fought by the developers and a lawsuit which involves the cities of Martindale and San Marcos, was filed April 2018 in district court of Guadalupe County. A special called virtual meeting of the San Marcos City Council will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday to consider settlement negotiations and other pending claims.

PHOTO BY DAVID BYLEY Should the property Supports along the San Marcos River await the construction of the FM 110 bridge. be taken out of the San Marcos ETJ, per the lawand the premier tenant will eventually bring near the San Marcos River suit, local developers are pulled out. thousands of homes, and and its tributaries. considering how effluent But industry is not all all but one of the projects The Mayan, a new would be treated. that’s in store for the area. are outside the city limits development, will evenThe Mayan’s current A handful of planned and wastewater infratually have 1,600 housing owners along with nearby residential developments structure — though very units on the old Hillert developers are reticent

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about the cost of tying into the San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant. Nearby developments include River Bend Ranch (2,070 living unit equivalents), Riley’s Point (2,070 LUEs) and Fleming Farms (329 LUEs).

Instead of tying into the treatment plant, the developers expressed interest in having their own “package plants,” small water treatment facilities that would be allowed much less stringent standards in their effluent, which they would be able to discharge into any nearby body of water.

The San Marcos City Council is looking at available options, and held a work meeting analyzing residential construction in its ETJ and the availability and effectiveness of financial incentives including creation of public improvement districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Reinvest-

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Continued from pg. 1 cil,” Mitchell said in an email after Pastrano’s call for an investigation. “Mr. Pestrano (sic) is notorious for using legal intimidation to bully elected officials into submission or to smear their name during an election season.”

“He’s been doing it all over Hays County this past year, attacking his enemies and defending his allies,” Mitchell said. “He will doctor information, as he has done already, to spin a story into something it’s not. He also protects politicians who do his bidding. Whatever you print, he wins, because his objective is not to uncover truth but to get his name in the paper at the ex-

Continued from pg. 1 pense of those he considers to be an enemy.”

Pastrano, however, wants the investigation to proceed, as he said he found evidence that council members discussed the action well ahead of its mention in the council meeting.

Pastrano asked for volumes of documents and winnowed down the more than 1,500 he received to mere dozens.

“Throughout July, preparations were being made for the name change with the acknowledgement that the change would be to Fajita Drive,” Pastrano wrote in urging the council and DA to act.

“By late July into August

before the ‘open meeting,’ the mayor was defending the name change to ‘Fajita Drive.’”

The district attorney said that, while he is “aware that an accusation has been made to law enforcement,” his office “will not be conducting a separate investigation ….

I can’t make any further comment on the status of the complaint.”

Pastrano has continually pushed for the investigation, adding that he found that the ordering of signs with the new name had been discussed, right Burnet down to the details inCounty cluding design and price.

During the August meeting Mitchell official-

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ly suggested the name change and it received unanimous approval from council members. There was not a public hearing noted on the agenda regarding the name change.

Not long after the intial vote, Mitchell told the Hays Free Press/News Dispatch he had considered “Sonny Falcon Drive” but didn’t think many people would understand the significance of Falcon as the inventor of the dish.

After public outcry, the council voted, again unanimously, to rescind the change. Pending action by the school district the roadway will be called FM 150 West.

of the Buda city limits.

“Once the vehicle was stopped, the driver displayed a handgun and officers fired upon the suspect, striking him,” the HCSO said in a news release. “The suspect was transported and treated at an area hospital.”

In an update on Friday, Oct. 23, the HCSO said Pollock was released from the hospital Tuesday, Oct. 20 and transferred to Hays County Jail.

He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony, as well as evading arrest with a motor vehicle, a

third degree felony, and unlawfully carrying a weapon, a Class A Misdemeanor. The news release did not specify what type of firearm Pollock possessed and whether he fired any shots. It also did not say which or how many officers fired their weapons.

Pollock had no prior arrests in Hays County.

He is being held under bonds totaling $115,000 set by Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Andrew Cable.

The HCSO, citing the ongoing investigation, said no more information will be released at the present time.

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Fore said the rest of the route was unaffected and the re-routing was complete in about four weeks.

He said all of the pipe is now in the ground and the remaining work above ground consists of restoration efforts like planting grass and fencing.

Fore also said that the decision to reroute didn’t necessarily have to do with involvement by specific canddiates and elected officials.

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level.” He said factors involved in the decision to reroute took those interactions into consideration as well as the company’s own analysis of the situation.

“We always said we wanted to take in all the factors including where we’re going to, not just what we’re going away from,” Fore said.

He said the new route has met with approval from regulatory agencies including U.S. Fish & Wildlife, which oversees issues related to endangered species.

The pipeline had met with intense public opposition since company officials first began approaching Hill Country landowners for right-ofway in the fall of 2018, in a coalition that included an unlikely partnership of property rights advocates

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The dispute launched a handful of lawsuits that focused on issues including the fact that, because the pipeline is considered infrastructure, the builders of pipeline are free to use the power of eminent domain. Kinder Morgan settled some legal actions with landowners in Blanco County who had complained the company’s initial offers were too low.

Other legal actions targeted the federal Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. Also because of its classification as infrastructure, the only state agency that needed the project’s approval was the Texas Railroad Commission, which does not consider environmental damage as part of its permitting process.

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NEWS AROUND THE STATE: Amazon goes big in Texas Amazon delivered good economic news, announcing plans for a 700,000-square-foot distribution center and warehouse in Waco.

Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials heralded the plan to bring up to 1,000 workers to Central Texas at a starting wage of $15 an hour. The online retailing giant previously announced other expansions in Texas, including Forney, Pflugerville and Richmond.

Two other companies also announced plans last week to move to the Lone Star State: • The nation’s largest provider of dredging services is moving its headquarters from Chicago to Houston. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. announced it was making the move to be closer to major regional projects.

The company, which had annual revenues of $711 million in 2019, has more than 1,000 employees globally.

The company has been based in Chicago for more than 100 years.

“The relocation stems in part from changing industry dynamics as the dredging market has shifted from Northern Illinois and the Great Lakes to work along the Gulf Coast and in the northeast and southeast coastal regions,” according to the company.

• A manufacturing firm is moving from Southern California to Round Rock, bringing 150 jobs. The company, Saleen Performance Parts, is a U.S.based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive performance and restyling parts.

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song “Mr. Bojangles,” which the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hit big with in 1971. Born in New York, Walker spent most of his life in Austin and is credited with being a godfather of the city’s live music scene.

“Other than Willie, Jerry Jeff is the most important musician to happen to Austin, Texas, I would have to say,” Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson told the Austin American Statesman. “He really brought that folk singer/songwriter form to its height in Texas. And for that, he’ll be eternal, because there’s all these kids today that write songs in that mode.”

Going hog wild

Texas likes to be No. 1 on many lists, but not this one: The state ranks at the top for the largest population of wild pigs.

More than 2.5 million feral swine roam the state, plaguing farmers and ranchers, according to recent research reported by the Texas Farm Bureau. The invasive species has been found in all of Texas’ 254 counties, except for El Paso. The pig population has exploded to more than 6 million throughout the country, primarily in southern states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“More control tools are needed, and research is underway to determine which methods are effective and environmentally safe,” the Texas Farm Bureau reported. “Texas farmers and ranchers are hopeful new strategies will get to the root of the wild pig problem, and soon.”

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Aquifer district declares Stage 2 Alarm Drought Water users pulling water from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District were recently notified that they are under Stage II Alarm Drought regulations.

The warning went into effect Oct. 8, after the board of directors voted on the matter at its regular meeting.

The declaration of drought is based on readings from various wells in the region.

The Lovelady Monitor Well passed below its respective drought trigger in late September. Only one of the two drought stage triggers needs to be reached for a drought declaration to be made.

The district acknowledges that indoor use may be heightened in some cases due to COVID-19 responses, however it is still a shared duty to reduce all non-essential water use during drought.

The last groundwater drought declaration commenced on July 12, 2018 and ended on Oct. 11, 2018. Recharge in late 2018 and early 2019 associated with above-average rainfall helped maintain water levels in area aquifers until recently.

Since July of 2019, both flow at Barton Springs

and the water level at the Lovelady monitor well have been declining. As of early April 2020, both have been hovering near trigger levels.

Recent rainfall has not generated enough runoff to sustain creek flow in the creeks and rivers that recharge the aquifers.

Declaration of Stage II Alarm Drought requires all district permittees to implement mandatory measures specified in their User Drought Contingency Plans (UDCPs) to meet monthly pumpage reduction requirements.

• 20% for Edwards Historical and Conditional Class A permittees, • 50% for Edwards Conditional Class B permittees, • 100% for Edwards Conditional Class C and Class D permittees, and • 20% for Trinity and Alluvial/Austin Chalk Historical permittees End-user customers served by water utilities on groundwater wells are required to comply with their utility’s water use restrictions for this drought stage. Generally, restricting outdoor water use, including limiting landscape irrigation, pool filling and refilling, and non-essential

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Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Oct 15th-Oct 22nd, 2020.

Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Oct 15th-22nd, 2020. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.

911 Investigation ................................................................................124 Accident ................................................................................................55 Accdent Fleet .........................................................................................3 Accident Hit and Run ...........................................................................10 ACO Barking ...........................................................................................1 ACO Bite Case ........................................................................................5 ACO Cruelty Neglect ..............................................................................7 ACO Deceased Animal ...........................................................................2 ACO Follow Up .....................................................................................14 ACO Information Call..............................................................................4 ACO Injured / Sick ................................................................................19 ACO Loose Livestock ...........................................................................20 ACO Other...............................................................................................5 ACO Stray .............................................................................................23 ACO Unrestrained Animal ......................................................................6 ACO Vicious Animal ...............................................................................6 ACO Wildlife..........................................................................................10 Alarm Business .....................................................................................43 Alarm Residental ..................................................................................27 Alcohol Violation .....................................................................................2 Assault .................................................................................................37 Assist EMS/Fire ....................................................................................20 Assist Outside Agency .........................................................................19 BMV.........................................................................................................8 Business/Industrial Contact...................................................................1 Citizen Assist/Service Call ...................................................................66 Civil Matter............................................................................................18 Code Compliance ...................................................................................2 Community Contact .............................................................................29 CPS Referral ...........................................................................................4 Crime Prevention ....................................................................................1 Damaged Property .................................................................................8 Death Investigation ................................................................................7 Drug Offences.........................................................................................1 Forgery/Fraud .......................................................................................22 Harassment/Stalking ..............................................................................9 Identity Theft...........................................................................................3 Information............................................................................................26 Kidnapping/Unlawful Restraint ..............................................................2 Law Enforcement ...................................................................................3 Lost / Found Property ............................................................................1 Mental Health .......................................................................................17 Missing Person/Runaway ......................................................................5 Noise Complaint ...................................................................................27 Other .......................................................................................................7 Patrol/Premise Check ........................................................................313 Reckless Driving ...................................................................................49 Recovery Stolen Property ......................................................................2 Sex Offender Registry ............................................................................1 Solicitation ..............................................................................................2 Supplement/Follow Up.........................................................................52 Suspicious Activity ...............................................................................57 Theft/Stolen ..........................................................................................23 Threat ......................................................................................................5 Traffic/Roadway....................................................................................45 Traffic Stop..........................................................................................564 Tresspassing .........................................................................................22 Violation of Order....................................................................................3 Warrent Service ......................................................................................3 Weapon .................................................................................................10

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Location RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 MARY ST, BUDA, TX 78610 VISTA GARDENS DR, BUDA, TX 78610 BAYOU BND, BUDA, TX 78610 AIRPORT HIGHWAY 21, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 DARRYL DR, BUDA, TX 78610 COLE SPRINGS RD, BUDA, TX 78610 COLE SPRINGS RD, BUDA, TX 78610 FM 2001, BUDA, TX 78610 BLACK CAP RUN, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 LARIAT LN, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 ROBERT S LIGHT BLVD, BUDA, TX 78610 ROBERT S LIGHT BLVD, BUDA, TX 78610 N FM 1626, BUDA, TX 78610 TRINITY HILLS DR 4109, AUSTIN, TX 78737 DAYS END RD, WIMBERLEY, TX OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 TIMBERIDGE DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 ROBERT S LIGHT BLVD 1207, BUDA, TX 78610 JOANNE LOOP A, BUDA, TX 78610 SHADOW CREEK BLVD, BUDA, TX 78610 WIMBERLEY SQ G, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 OVERPASS RD 1006, BUDA, TX 78610 CLAUDIA DR, BUDA, TX 78610 CLAUDIA DR, BUDA, TX 78610 PRAIRIE AVE, BUDA, TX 78610 TX 220 SB RR 12, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 BONNIE DR, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 OAK MEADOWS, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 12/W FITZHUGH RD, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 SH 80/MILITARY DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 W US 290/SAWYER RANCH RD, AUSTIN, TX 78737 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 SAC N PAC KYLE LOOP 4 TX 221 SB RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 S ROB SHELTON BLVD, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 HEB BUDA 35 N OLD BASTROP HWY SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 HARDIN LOOP/N FM 1626, BUDA, TX 78610 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 CABELAS BARTON CREEK DR DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 FM 2001/HILLSIDE TER, BUDA, TX 78610 SADDLERIDGE DR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 CRYSTAL CITY CRK, BUDA, TX 78610 QUAIL CV, KYLE, TX 78640 QUAIL CV, KYLE, TX 78640 SANDSTONE TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 BENNER, KYLE, TX 78640 COMMONS RD, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 COMMONS RD, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 S CANYONWOOD DR, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 RR 3237/RR 3237, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 LEHMAN RD/BUNTON CREEK RD, KYLE, TX 78640 JACK C HAYS TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 S OLD BASTROP HWY, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 W US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 E US 290/RR 12, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620

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STAFF REPORT SAN MARCOS – Fourteen unanswered third quarter points made the difference for the Hays High football team Friday as they rolled to a 35-7 district road win over the rival San Marcos Rattlers.

Defense ruled the majority of the first half as both teams struggled to gain ground. Hays drew first blood on a four-yard first quarter touchdown run by senior wide receiver Michael Boudoin, which gave Hays a slim 6-0 lead at intermission.

But Hays (3-2, 2-1) broke open the flood gates in the third frame when its offense, predicated on the ground game, found its footing.

A 34-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Durand Hill, followed several minutes later by a 19-yard touchdown pass from Hill to Boudoin rapidly pushed Hays’ lead to 21-0.

Meanwhile, Hays’ defense reigned supreme as it limited San Marcos’ ground attack to 182 yards. Hays High’s defense also kept San Marcos’ offense from extending drives as well.

The Rattlers went 7 of 16 on third downs and were 2 for 4 on fourth downs.

That included a critical first half goal line stand by the Hays defense that kept San Marcos scoreless at the time.

After San Marcos countered with a late third quarter touchdown, Hays responded with 14 more unanswered points in the final frame. That included an 8-yard touchdown pass from Hill to Boudoin and an 8-yard touchdown run by backup quarterback Grayson Winter.

Hill went 5 of 8 for 54 yards and two touch-

SAN ANTONIO – A 24 point second quarter Harlandale Indian blitz sunk the Lehman Lobos Friday as they fell 32-7 in their District 12-5A, Division I opener at Harlandale Memorial Stadium.

Lehman (2-2, 0-1) took an early 7-0 first quarter lead when quarterback Joey Guajardo tossed a 37-yard touchdown pass to Tanner Johnson.

But Harlandale countered right back in the second frame by scoring the next 24 straight points, highlighted by touchdowns on a punt return, interception return and a run that each went for 40 or more yards.

Harlandale led 24-7 at halftime and padded its lead with a 62-yard touchdown run by running back Joseph Rodriguez.

Guajardo went 8 of

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

San Marcos Rattler running back Kanui Guidry (8) can’t escape the clutches of Hays High linebacker Jake Lopez, who caught the runner in mid-air for a spectacular tackle Friday.

downs passing, while also rushing for 66 yards on seven carries and a score. Boudoin rushed for 59 yards and a score and caught four passes for 53 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

Hays’ running back Josh Rodriguez carried the ball 10 times for 66 yards and a touchdown.

Rattler running back

Kanui Guidry rushed for 105 yards on 22 carries while San Marcos quarterback Isaiah DeLeon ran the ball 16 times for 56 yards.

Hays continues district play Oct. 30 when it travels to play at Westlake. Hays returns home Thursday, Nov. 5 when it hosts Austin High at Bob Shelton Stadium.

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

Hays volleyball sweeps Cards STAFF REPORT

Eleven kills from junior Joselyn Roberson Friday aided the Hays volleyball team in a 25-12, 25-10, 25-10 win over the Del Valle Cardinals, snapping the program's two game skid.

Backing up Roberson was senior Trista Strasser who scored seven kills, along with sophomore Madi Disu's seven kills in the contest. Senior Madison Hammond finished the match with 18 assists and junior Lyla Jones had nine.

Serve success equally paid dividends for Hays on the offensive side.

Hays scored 12 total aces in the match with senior Brooke Sheely leading the team with four.

Sheely also led the team with 12 digs on the defensive end.

Hays (3-5, 6-7) had lost its past two district contests heading into Friday's match against Del Valle. Overall, Hays had dropped five of its last six games prior

DISTRICT 125A, DIVISION I STANDINGS

Dripping Springs 1-0 Johnson 1-0 San Antonio Harlandale 1-0 Seguin 1-0 Lehman 0-1 Veterans Memorial 0-1 New Braunfels Canyon 0-1 San Antonio McCollum 0-1

21 for 105 yards passing and a touchdown and two interceptions.

Lobo running back Nick Martinez ran the ball 19 times for 46 yards, while Johnson caught two passes for 48 yards and a score.

Lehman returns home Oct. 30 when it playa host to the Johnson Jaguars at Bob Shelton Stadium in the first varsity level meeting between the two programs.

Jag football awarded district victory after COVID cancellation STAFF REPORT

that campus to resume Nov. 5.

Reports of a positive "The safety and well COVID-19 case at San being of our students Antonio McCollum and staff is our main High last week caused priority and we will officials at that school continue to follow to shutter its football our COVID-19 safety program until early procedures and monNovember. itor exposure risks," As a result, Johnson, according to a HarlanDripping Springs and dale ISD statement.

New Braunfels Canyon, Johnson High, which the three 12-5A, Diviis playing in its first sion I programs Mcfull varsity season, was Collum was slated to slated to host Mcplay over the next three Collum Oct. 23 in its weeks, were all award- district opener, while ed forfeit victories, per Dripping Springs is multiple reports. scheduled to play McAccording to a HarCollum Oct. 30. landale ISD statement, Johnson returns to football contests at action Friday when all levels at McCollum it hosts Lehman in High were suspended the first meeting until at least Nov. 4 as a between those two precautionary measure rival programs. It is after an individual unknown at this time at the school tested if Dripping Springs positive for COVID-19. will schedule anothOfficials at Harlandale er opponent for Oct. ISD, which McCollum 30. The Tiger football High is a part of, expect team is scheduled to football practices at host Lehman Nov. 6.

Jag, Lobo V-ballers struggle in district STAFF REPORT PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Hays High outside hitter Joselyn Roberson (2) collects a serve as head coach Ashley Davis watches during the team’s Sept.

25 match against Bastrop. Roberson’s 11 kills Friday led Hays to a straight set win over Del Valle.

to the win over the Cardinals .

Hays continues the second round of district play when it travels to

Bowie Oct. 30, followed by an away match at Westlake Nov. 3. Hays returns home to play Akins Nov. 6.

DISTRICT 26-6A STANDINGS Lake Travis 7-0 Austin 6-2 San Marcos 3-1 Westlake 5-2 Bowie 4-4 Hays 3-5 Akins 1-7 Del Valle 0-8

District struggles continued for both the Lehman Lobos and Johnson Jaguars volleyball teams last week after the two combined for five total losses, all against opponents in the top half of the 26-5A standings.

Johnson High (4-11, 3-7), currently on a

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Linda made friends easily and those close Linto her described her as da Lou caring, sweet and com(Horne) passionate with a great Hinkle, age sense of humor. She 71, died enjoyed making people late in the laugh. She loved animals night on and would have taken in Saturday, every stray if possible. She October 17, 2020. She was never without one or was born and raised in more pets. She enjoyed Austin but lived in several a good game of pool, a different areas throughout day of garage sales, and her lifetime. Her favorite watching movies. Her place she ever lived was cards, handwritten letters Germany and she would and phone calls will be have loved to go back and missed dearly. visit, but never had the Linda was preceded opportunity. in death by her parents, Linda was an only Joseph Wilford and child and the apple of her Mabry Ellen Horne. She father’s eye. Growing up, is survived by her three she and her parents loved children and their spousgoing to the coast and es: Edward Morris (Niki), spending time with family. Lynn Galvan (David), and She learned to play piano Chris Romine (Leah); nine and was a good student grandchildren, one greatin school. She attended grandson, her longtime Pease Elementary School, companion Malcolm RoFulmore Middle School, mine, their devoted kitty, and Travis High School and many other friends where she graduated in and family.

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REYNOLDS On October 11, 2020 Catherine Mary Reynolds died peacefully with her family by her side to be with her Lord.

She was preceded by her father and mother John Augustine and Maude Victoria McGale, her three sisters Patricia, Maureen and Bridgette, her son Patrick and by her adoring husband Glenn W. Reynolds.

A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was a person you could never forget in the broadest sense, a woman of startling charisma, grace and dignity.

She blessed this world and those who knew her with 98 years of love and service to her family, to her friends, her community, to her country and to the entire free world.

She lived a full life and was a such an inspiration and light to everyone whom she met and knew.

She was passionate about gardening, cooking and sewing. She always kept an immaculate house.

She was passionate about life, period. But was most passionate about teaching and seeing the change in the lives of the students that she really touched.

She is survived by her two children Michael and Colleen, nine adoring grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren Funeral at Pennington Funeral Home.

THOMPSON Our lovely Sharon Ann Thompson died on October 23, 2020 after a several month battle with cancer. She was born to Edmund and Mildred (Huck) Mueller on Oct. 13, 1948 in Cuero. Sharon graduated from Nord-

heim High School in 1967 and attended Nixon-Clay Business College in Austin.

She worked for many years as a secretary and in office supervisory positions. In each setting she was the nonanxious presence to whom others could turn for a listening ear.

She married Jeff Thompson in December of 1979. She was always Jeff’s mainstay as he served Lutheran congregations as their pastor in Nordheim, Runge, Fredericksburg, Robstown, Cuero and Wimberley.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, by her brother Gary, and by her brother-in-law Bill Fronek.

Sharon is survived by her husband Jeff of Kyle, children Barbara Rath (Stephen) of Cuero, Bruce Nickell (Julie ) of Humble, Brian Nickell (Leah) of Seguin, Brent Nickell (Leah) of Leander, Jennifer Boylan (Sean) of Kyle and Christopher Thompson (Angela) of San Antonio, two sisters, Sandra Fronek of Thorndale and Lerna Hansel (David) of Montgomery, one sister-in-law, Nancy

Mueller of Watauga, grandchildren Christen Spivey (Josh) of College Station, Cody Rath of Cuero, David Nickell of Humble and Jessica Nickell of Humble, Tristan Nickell and Elizabeth Nickell of Leander, Ethne Ferrell of Kyle, and Sam Boylan of Kyle, and by great-grandchildren Taryn Spivey and Levi Spivey of College Station. She is also survived by a niece and four nephews.

Visitation and funeral were held Tuesday in Yorktown, with graveside service at Nordheim Cemetery. There will be a memorial service via ZOOM sometime in the near future.

Memorials can be sent to Living Word Lutheran Church, P.O Box 412, Buda, Texas 78410; to Hospice Austin, 4197 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78759 (hospiceaustin. org); or to Nordheim ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 153, Nordheim, Texas 78141.

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The River Bend Ranch project, which will hug CR 266, is planned for the Baugh Ranch in far southeast Hays County.

Although the San Marcos River Retreat is just across the river, landowner Tom Goynes is unsure if he even has the legal standing to be a party in a contested case hearing on the application for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit.

Goynes hand-delivered a letter requesting a hearing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on March 3, and asks that if the permit is grant, provisions be added to treat effluent

to a level so that is can be used to water lawns, fight fires and used in toilets.

For legal standing TCEQ requires a party to be within a mile downstream of the discharge point. In the case of River Bend Ranch, the receiving creek runs for more than a mile before entering the river.

Further downstream, the Cherryville development would have up to 30,000 homes and is seeking a permit to discharge into a creek that enters the San Marcos River at Fentress. Those in opposition are asking that the plants treat effluent to the same or stricter standards as the city of San Marcos.

The San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF) has joined the Cherryville fight. SMRF Executive Director Virginia Parker Condie said their main

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“We hope the city of San Marcos will actually win out,” Goynes said.

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He said in addition to his own request for a hearing, San Marcos has also asked for one but TCEQ has as yet made no ruling.

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torpedo-shaped sphere cruised the night sky over the West Texas town of Levelland on Nov. 2, 1957, while on the ground mysterious “eggs of light” blocked the roads.

The reexamination of the so-called “Roswell Incident” in the 1990’s revived interest in Unidentified Flying Objects. Although nothing in the Lone Star past can compete with the controversial claim that a flying saucer crashed in the New Mexico desert 73 years ago, Texas history is full of out-of-this-world sightings.

Farmworkers at Bonham filed one of the earliest reports on record in 1873.

Stupefied laborers swore they saw an enormous “serpentine object” float overheard in broad daylight.

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An oblong, propeller-powered craft supposedly churned against the wind over Sacramento on Nov. 19, 1896. The next day a similar airship mystified Oakland, where onlookers said they heard voices, laughter and Christmas carols.

During the wacky weeks that followed, flying cigars and cylinders were spotted over Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis and countless other communities. In April 1897, an entire fleet of UFO’s caused a high-altitude traffic jam over metropolitan Chicago.

A former congressman had a Kansas encounter of the much-too-close kind.

As an airship hovered 30 feet off the ground, six odd-looking creatures were plainly visible inside a transparent undercarriage. The shaken ex-lawmaker said, “I don’t know whether they were angels, devils or what.”

Popular speculation picked up by the press hinted the astonishing contraptions were the secret creations of Thomas Edison, proof of the public’s boundless confidence in the inventive genius. But Edison indignantly denied any involvement and dismissed the strange phenomena as an elaborate fraud.

Meanwhile, a Dallas daily reported the crash of a spaceship at the Wise County hamlet of Aurora. According to a local correspondent named S.E. Hayden, the craft collided with a windmill and exploded killing the lone alien occupant. The blast “scattered debris over several acres of ground” but enough remained of the intergalactic guest “to show he was not an inhabitant of this world.”

“T.J. Weems, the U.S. Signal Service officer at this place and an authority on astronomy, gave it as his opinion that the pilot was a native of the planet Mars.”

The tall tale concluded with the announcement that the deceased would be given a Christian burial by the compassionate earthlings of Aurora.

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frenzy after the Second World War, the “Lubbock Lights” focused media attention on the Panhandle. Streaking across the heavens on a crystal clear night in November 1951, the blue lights were observed and photographed by numerous eyewitnesses, including my own mother who fearing ridicule kept quiet about the experience for 50 years. Unable to chalk off four Texas Tech professors and an Atomic Energy Commission representative as crackpots, the Air Force blamed the light show on migratory birds.

Never at a loss for downto-earth explanations, government investigators deduced the glowing “eggs” that materialized on highways outside Levelland in 1957 were simply ball lightning. To motorists, whose

engines died when they drove too close to the eerie orbs, the official verdict was more far-fetched than the bizarre incident itself.

The forgotten story of the Martian mishap in North Texas was discovered in 1973 by a bored newspaperman. UFO enthusiasts descended upon tiny Aurora in search of evidence of the ancient accident but failed to find a single fragment of the shattered spacecraft.

The last straw for residents, who had politely put up with the eccentric invasion, was a request from a team of Oklahoma UFO hunters to exhume a body in the cemetery. The grave robbers were sent packing, and a guard was posted at the burial ground.

In the aftermath of this carnival-like furor, a Wise County writer proved that

Hayden, the Gay Nineties chronicler, was just pulling posterity’s leg. The windmill never existed, the astronomy expert was actually a blacksmith and cemetery records showed no alien internment. Elderly Aurorans would have remembered the crash landing, yet everyone agreed nothing unusual happened in April 1897.

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do next. He said that he hopes for the best for the community.

“I want this transition to take place as smoothly as possible,” Washburn wrote.

“I believe that making this transition promptly is the right thing for the school district and my family.”

Brett Springston will become the interim superintendent in Washburn’s place. Springston will remain until the district hires someone to fill the position permanently. He was voted in unanimously for the temporary position

and will begin work later this week.

Springston brings with him 36 years of experience in education, of which he spent seven years as superintendent for two districts.

In his time as an educator, Springston has been an interim superintendent for two school districts.

“As a passionate advocate for children, Brett Springston is familiar with interim superintendent positions and understands the importance of supporting school districts during times of

transition,” said DSISD Board President Carrie Kroll. “A skilled leader, Mr. Springston spent 11 years in superintendent-level roles in Brownsville ISD where he oversaw 7,300 employees and a budget of $496 million, and opened five new campuses. He is well aware of the challenges facing public education during the COVID pandemic and has the skill set necessary to guide DSISD during this unprecedented time. We are pleased to welcome him to the Tiger family.”

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Tigers beat New Braunfels 48-21

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Preston Alford, a junior, steps into the end zone for a touchdown. Alford (30 carries for 219 yards) scored 3 touchdowns in the first quarter, another in the third quarter and a final touchdown in the fourth quarter in the Tigers 48-21 win over New Braunfels Canyon.

Senior Cameron O’Banan breaks away from a Canyon defender for a 27-yard gain and a first down. O’Banan had 8 receptions from quarterback Austin Novosad, with one for a touchdown, totaling 166 yards in the win.

Valentino Bacelis (55) blocks to provide ample time for sophomore quarterback Austin Novosad to look for a receiver. Novosad completed 14 of 24 passes for 254 yards with 3 touchdowns.

This touchdown reception by Noah Lawyer was called back due to a penalty but quarterback Austin Novosad later found Lawyer in the end zone again for a 21-yard touchdown.

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Left. senior Rhyan Masur (3) receives a serve from Canyon Lake as teammates look on.

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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III Lehman Lobo setter Leah Lara (13) sets up to block an Akins Eagle player's pass in the team's Sept. 18 match at the Lobo Den.

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five match losing streak, was swept by, Boerne Champion, state-ranked Dripping Springs and Alamo Heights. But even with recent struggles, Johnson remains in the thick of the playoff chase with only a handful of games left.

The Jaguars are three games behind Kerrville

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AUCTION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Buda City Council will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. concerning the proposed zoning map amendment from F4H and F3H (From Districts 4H and 3H) to PD (Planned Development) for A0005 S V R Eggleston Survey, Hays County, TX, being +/- 6.56 acres and addressed as 767 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610 (Z 20-03).

The hearing will be held in the Council Chamber at Buda City Hall 405 E. Loop St. Building 100, Buda, TX 78610.

Please consult the city of Buda website for meeting details The agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Comments regarding the projects can be sent directly to comments@ci.buda.tx.us and will be read into the record. Please reference the project number when making comments.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 52.62 acres of property located at along Old Stagecoach Road, Kyle, TX 78640.

Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150.

Tracking number: PLN-1566.

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on November 17th, 2020 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Lea Acres, Lot 35, Replat

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to City of Buda Charter, Article III, Section 3.11 (D). Ordinances, that the Buda City Council, at its regular meeting on October 20, 2020, adopted an ordinance granting to Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC), its successors and assigns, a transmission and distribution electric utility franchise for a five year term commencing on the effective date; containing various terms and conditions with regard to the grant of such franchise; containing a severability clause; providing for the repeal of any and all kinds of ordinances, regulations, rules, or policies that are in conflict with this ordinance; providing for publication; and, providing for an effective date.

By: Mayor George Haehn.

Attest: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk. (full text is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, TX, during

business hours and on www. ci.buda.tx.us.)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Michael Blumenthal, Deceased, were issued on October 16, 2020, in Cause No. 20-0284-P, pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Hays County, Texas, to: Claudía María Jiménez Gallo.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: David Glickler Attorney at Law 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 DATED the 21st day of October, 2020. /s/ David Glickler David Glickler Attorney for Claudía María Jiménez Gallo State Bar No.: 00787549 John A. Hall & Associates, P.C. 130 Hall Professional Center Kyle, TX 78640 Telephone: (512) 268-6425 Facsimile: (512) 268-5404 E-mail: glick@ johnhalllawfirm.com

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 11.46 acres of property along South Old Stagecoach Road, Kyle, TX. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Project Number PLN-1572-PC.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF TODD ALEXANDER MYERS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of TODD ALEXANDER MYERS, Deceased, were issued on September 30, 2020 in Cause No. 20-0273-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County, Texas to the estate’s personal representative: RONNIE TIMOTHY MYERS. Claims may be presented and it is hereby instructed that claims be addressed to: RONNIE TIMOTHY MYERS, Independent Executor of the Estate of TODD ALEXANDER MYERS, Deceased, 9609 Derecho Bend, Austin, Texas 78737. All persons having claims against the Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law.

By: /s/ Andrea V. Comsudi

Andrea V. Comsudi Attorney for the Independent Executor of the Estate of TODD ALEXANDER MYERS, Deceased 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 330 Austin, Texas 78731

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

TO: DAMIEN GUTIERREZ, Defendant in the hereinafter referenced cause: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney.

You are commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiffs Original Petition & Request for Disclosure on or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of 20 days from the date of issuance of this Citation, in the County Court At Law No. 1 in Hays County, Texas at 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste 2292, San Marcos, TX 78666. The case is Cause No. 19-1065-C, styled Lisa Marie De Los Santos et al. v. Damien Gutierrez. The Petition was filed on July 29, 2019. The attorney for the Plaintiffs is Sean B. Swords, Wenholz I Dow P.C., 9433 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 1-200, Austin, Texas 78733, p: (512) 478-2211. The nature of the suit is as follows: Defendant Damien Gutierrez was negligent in the operation of a motor vehicle. On or around April 7, 2018, Plaintiffs were travelling southbound in the 1600 block of Highway 80.

Defendant, travelling northbound on Highway 80, crossed into Plaintiffs oncoming lane and struck the back of Plaintiffs’ driver’s side. Defendant then jumped over the guardrail and came to rest approximately fifty (50) feet off the roadway.

Plaintiffs suffered property damage as well as substantial personal injuries requiring medical attention.

If you fail to file an answer, judgment by default may be rendered for the relief demanded in the petition. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday following the expiration of 20 days from the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you.

Applicant’s Attorney: Sean B. Swords 9433 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 1-200 Austin, Texas 78733 512-478-2211 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 8th day of October 2020.

Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666

By Jennifer Grantham, Deputy

CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY REQUEST FOR BIDS #111320B – OVER THE STREET TRIMMING DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 AT 5 P.M.

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The City of Mountain City, Texas (located on Hwy 2770 next to Hays High School) is soliciting sealed bids for a city-wide tree trimming over streets. All bids are to be made out to the City of Mountain City, and sent to the attention of City Administrator Tiffany Curnutt via mail to 101 Mountain City Dr, Mountain City, TX 78610, or by email at tiffany. mountaincity@gmail.com, or by hand delivery. Emailed bids will be placed in an envelope.

All bids must be in writing and received on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2020. No verbal bids or amendments will be accepted. Any bids received after 5 pm on November 13, 2020 will not be considered. The City of Mountain City hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in consideration for award.

Firm prices must be bid and the vendor's signature on the bid constitutes an offer to perform the services in full for the price specified in the bid. The bid shall specify the approximate amount of time required to complete the work in full. The bidder must be prepared to prove that bidder has at least $150,000 of liability insurance and $200,000 of liability insurance for each vehicle. Bidder must be an approved Texas Oak Wilt Arborist and provide proof as such.

The bid shall include labor and any necessary materials for a city-wide trimming and limb removal. The bid shall state that it includes removal of all tree limbs and branches that are trimmed by the bidder and that all Oak trees will be trimmed and sealed in accordance of Oak Wilt trimming guidelines in an effort to prevent the spread of oak wilt. Limbs less than 14.5ft from the street, unless flagged with green tape or otherwise noted, should be included in the trimming. No consideration will be given if the bid fails to meet or exceed these requirements. City-wide means trimming trees with limbs overhanging the street throughout Mountain City including the following streets: Ash Drive, Cedar Drive, Hemlock Drive, Jack C. Hays Trail cul-de-sac, Juniper Drive, Live Oak Court, Live Oak Drive, Maple Drive, Mountain City Drive, Pecan Drive, Pin Oak Court, Pin Oak Drive, and Poplar Drive.

The City of Mountain City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to negotiate changes, additions, or deletions. The City reserves the right to accept the bid which it deems to be in the City’s best interest and will not necessarily be bound to accept the lowest bid. All bids will be opened in public at the City Hall of Mountain City, 101 Mountain City Drive, on November 13, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. All bids will be reviewed to verify compliance with all bid requirements. The winning bidder will be contacted via email or phone no later than Monday, November 16 at 9 a.m. Insurance coverage will be required and proof of such submitted prior to executing a purchase order. A bidder who cannot produce the specified proof of insurance may be disqualified. A purchase order will be executed, and the bidder must sign the purchase order prior to starting work.

Work should commence at the selected contractors convenience, after a purchase order has been signed and be completed no later than December 18, 2020 at 5pm. The vendor's signature on the bid and the purchase order constitutes an offer to perform all the services solicited in this request. Bidder will be paid the amount specified in the purchase order by City of Mountain City after bidder has successfully completed all work.

If you have questions please contact City Administrator Tiffany Curnutt at tiffany. mountaincity@gmail.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Uhland received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Water Improvements Project. A public hearing has been called for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at the City Hall, 15 N. Old Spanish Trail, Uhland, TX to review the program performance of the activities completed under this grant which will include an explanation of the actual

use of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funds and invite comments.

La Ciudad de Uhland recibió una subvención del Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (TxCDBG) del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para un Proyecto de Mejoras al Agua. Se ha convocado una audiencia pública para las 6:00 p.m. el miércoles 4 de noviembre de 2020 en el Ayuntamiento, 15 N. Old

Spanish Trail, Uhland, TX para revisar el desempeño del programa de las actividades completadas bajo esta subvención, que incluirá una explicación del uso real de la Subvención Global para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas Programe fondos e invite comentarios.

For further information or assistance contact Karen Gallaher at (512) 398-7399.

Para obtener más información o asistencia, póngase en contacto con Karen Gallaher at (512) 398-7399.

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2. Conceptual Design: Documentation shall consist of a conceptual design, perspective sketches, electronic modeling or combinations of these media.

The City of Kyle is soliciting proposals from qualified firms who specialize in design/build of commercial buildings specifically for suburban downtowns. This proposal is for a design/build bid which should include: site planning, conceptual design services, landscaping and participation in the construction phase of 104 S. Burleson, a parcel owned by the City of Kyle on the downtown square.

II. Project Description

The Project will consist of a three-story building and any necessary auxiliary structures that should all be award winning caliber. While the budget is established, the City does not desire to maximize square footage and build a budget building, but rather that the project emphasize design over budget, even if that means less square footage on the site for greater aesthetics overall.

III. Scope of Services

A. It is the intention of the City of Kyle to proceed with a scope of work for the proposed Commercial building that will include, but not be limited to: • Site Planning • Conceptual Designs • Computer-aided drafting and drawings • Project Cost Estimations • Attendance of Public Meetings • Participate in Design-Build process with construction contractor • The City’s Engineer or Designee will serve as the City’s Representative for the purposes of satisfying the Design Build statute.

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Site planning will include typical site development planning, to include parking consideration and planning utilizing existing shared parking spaces as well as limited onsite parking.

The design services scope of work consists of furnishing complete conceptual design services for the proposed Commercial building, including colored exterior renderings, and inside furnishings, fixtures and equipment. During this phase, it is also expected that conceptual designs of the elevations will be developed and provided to the City for feedback. It is expected that more than one design may need to be considered, as there is not a definitive idea of what the structure needs to look like other than ‘amazing’. Time is of importance though, so design will need to occur very quickly and lean.

The owner will provide the services of a qualified Landscape Architect as a member of the design team in developing the landscape design for this project. This professional services contract will be

The proposer shall maintain a project schedule that will meet the City’s project timeline with planned construction start date prior to February 2021.

The proposer shall submit documentation at the following project development milestones for review and approval by the Kyle City Council: 1. Site Planning: Documents shall consist of diagrams and graphic presentations containing design objectives, space requirements, space relationships, flexibility and expandability, site and landscaping requirements and a construction cost estimate.

The City of Kyle is the fastest growing community in Hays County. Kyle is located along Interstate 35, between Austin and San Antonio. The city is home to several parks, outdoor swimming pool, public library, historic town square and the Plum Creek watershed bisecting the town from west to east. The current population is estimated at over 50,000.

The City’s expectation is that the Commercial building will closely resemble the proposed design attached and (the ‘Design Standards’): • Heavily emphasize design, aesthetics, quality of finishes and establish a high level of place.

• Design a space and facility that excites the senses, draws attention and is practical in Texas heat.

• Will consist of a three (3) story design.

• Include first floor accommodations for a restaurant in the design.

• Second floor office space.

• Third floor event space with a covered outdoor component (think small wedding venue).

• Begin construction prior to February, 2021.

• Abide by existing City codes, building codes and fire codes as adopted.

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handled separately, and directly by the owner.

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I. Community and Project Background

All potential respondents are encouraged to read this Request for Proposal thoroughly. The successful proposal shall include a Scope of Consultant Services, which will become an attachment to the final agreement.

Submittal of the requirements and conditions established herein for submittal and evaluation of said proposal.

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All submittals must be digital in common file formats such as MS Office, PDF, JPEG, etc. Any drawings prepared using computer-aided drafting (AutoCad) shall be delivered in a format readable outside of AutoCad. A compressed schedule and timeline can be jointly determined by the proposer and the City of Kyle but must guarantee construction commencement prior to Feb 2021.

Assemble and review existing plans, surveys, utilities connections and other information available for the Project site.

IV. Submission Requirements A. Letter of Intent

Please submit a brief letter of intent to include a description of the services you will provide and all other relevant information.

B. Statement of Qualifications

The Proposer must exhibit expertise in developing multi-floor, multi tenant, commercial buildings or similar projects. A minimum of experience with three such projects, preferably of comparable size, is recommended. A summary of qualifications should include key personnel and any subcontracted professional consultants proposed to be used. Provide a detailed organizational chart with identified roles and responsibilities. Identify the key contact and/ or project manager. The following areas of expertise are considered essential, and all design teams are expected to address the following areas of specialty: • Award winning building design • Award winning landscape design • Design Build project experience • Cost of construction estimation experience

C. Project Examples

The Consultant must submit a minimum of three examples of previous projects with similar scopes of services. Include the name, complete address, phone, e-mail address and contact person for the client; name and address of the project; scope of services provided; start date and completion date.

A conceptual design of the building’s elevation must be included to show the vision the team brings. This concept is non-binding but failure to include it could result in rejection of the statement of qualifications.

D. Approach

Describe your firm’s process, planning methodology and approach for the Project. Indicate how your process and approach will accomplish the Project scope. Please state relationships with other firms concerning this Project.

E. Submittal Format

All submittals must be submitted electronically. Email attachments are preferred but for proposals larger than 10 MB, providing a file transfer service (like a dedicated FTP, or using Dropbox) is acceptable. Timestamps for compliance with the bid deadline will be the time the email is received and all necessary files, links etc are included. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

F. Insurance Requirements

The Proposer agrees to obtain and keep in force during the term of the contract professional liability insurance covering the loss arising out of or related in any manner to the errors, omissions or negligent acts of Proposer, its employees, agents, architects, engineers and/or individual contractors in a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Said professional liability insurance is to be kept in force for the term of the contract for this Project. The proof of said insurance shall be filed with

the City of Kyle prior to commencement of work.

G. Additional Information

Include any additional information you feel will assist us in the evaluation of your firm’s qualification. It is important you emphasize the specialties and strengths of your firm. Please state why your firm should be selected.

H. Submission Deadline, Presentation Dates and Contract Approval

Deadline for proposals is 12 noon, Thursday, November 12, 2020. The Proposals shall be submitted via email with the proposal attached or with a FTP (or other acceptable file transfer service) embedded link. Proposals will be reviewed for final selection.

Immediately following the selection a contract will be negotiated with expectation that design will begin immediately after award on or before December 17, and be complete in time for construction to begin before February 1, 2021. Demolition and other site work is considered sufficient to meet this requirement.

Proposals shall be submitted as follows: VIA Email to James R. Earp, CPM below.

I. Contact Information and Dedicated Q&A For questions or additional information related to this proposal, please contact: James R Earp, CPM Assistant City Manager City of Kyle (512) 262-1010 (Office) jrearp@cityofkyle.com

V. Selection Criteria, Proposal Invitation & Acceptance After the Request for Proposal submission deadline, the City Staff and Council Task Force will review the submitted information, select and invite firms to participate in an interview. Selected candidates shall be prepared to make a 15-30 minute presentation regarding their proposal and answer related questions. Each interview will last no longer than one hour.

Following these procedures, the procurements process for the identified services will be based on the following factors, but not limited to the following: The proposals will be weighed heavily on the aesthetics of past projects submitted by the design team and on the ability to deliver the project start date before November 2020. Other areas of evaluation will include: team experience, technical competency and past experience.

SOQ/Design Team Experience Technical Competency

70% 20% 10%

The contract will be awarded to the most responsible firm whose proposal will be, on an overall basis, most advantageous to the City of Kyle. Qualifications, experience, and performance factors will be considered as elements of a responsible proposal at the sole discretion of the City of Kyle. The City of Kyle selection decision is not subject to recourse action. The City of Kyle reserves the right to accept proposals in whole or in part, and to reject any and/or all proposals, and negotiate separately or solicit new proposals to better serve its interests. This Request for Proposal does not commit the City of Kyle to award a contract or to pay for any costs incurred by successful or unsuccessful consultants or their firms during the proposal preparation, submittal or review.

VII. Award of Contract

Kyle City Council will award the final contract at a meeting anticipated to be on or before December 17th, 2020.

VIII. Terms and Conditions

This Request for Proposal does not commit the City of Kyle, Texas to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals to the requests, or to procure or contract service or supplies. The City of Kyle reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in part or in its entirety the Request for Proposals, if it is in the best interest of the City of Kyle, Texas. The City may require the selected candidate to participate in negotiations, and to permit such price, technical or other revisions of their revisions of their proposals as may result from negotiations.

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