News-Dispatch November 7, 2019

Housing assistance for flood victims

Wimberley Texans clinch playoff berth

Tigers claim 4th straight district crown

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Wimberley struggles to negotiate sewer easements

BY CAMELIA JUAREZ

The Wimberley City Council was struggling last week with the placement of easements for its new wastewater system.

They had imposed a deadline of today.

The council didn’t take any action at its Oct. 31 meeting, even though

the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has said that without an easement crossing Cypress Creek, the city will have a “dead project.”

“When I see the words ‘dead project’ in all caps, bolded, underlined and in quotation marks. I’m a little concerned and I got a ‘must’ on here,” said

If the easements are not secured, the project could be saved by running a wastewater line under the Cypress Creek bridge, the council was told.

Place four City Council member Gary Barchfeld as he read a letter relating to a meeting between

the TWDB and council members Rebecca Minnick and Christine Bene and City Administrator

Shawn Cox. Minnick said TWDB manager Dain Larson was the source of the “dead project” language.

If the easements are not secured, the project could be saved by running a wastewater line under the Cypress Creek bridge, the council was told.

Despite the setback, Cox said the city’s goal is to have the wastewater system up and running

by June of 2020.

“I’m still anticipating that in six months, June, we will be firing on all cylinders to have this done. If we can get the engineering done in a timely manner,” Cox said.

WVWA in support of Jacob’s Well zone

BY ANITA MILLER

PHOTO COURTESY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD

DEA delivers positive decision-making message Students at both Dripping Springs Middle School and Sycamore Springs Middle School received a Red Ribbon Week visit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. National Guard on Friday. The visit included a helicopter landing at each campus and a presentation on positive decision-making. #IamDSISD

Coalition claims success with improving safety on U.S. 290, speed limit reductions in store

BY ANITA MILLER

light, she said, should be going up by the end of A group intending to the year. improve safety along “The coalition started U.S. 290 near Dripping a little less than a year Springs is claiming some ago,” she said, and grew success – though they say to include Pct. 4 Commore work still needs to missioner Walt Smith, be done.

Constable Ron Hood and Sarah Kline, president State Rep. Erin Zwiener. of the 290 Safety CoaliShe said Hood was tion and Texas Freedom instrumental in calling Drivers, said negotiations attention to the dangers with elected represenalong the highway. “A tatives and the Texas lot of people speed and Department of Transthere’s a lot of reckless portation (TxDOT) have driving. We had Ron The above graphic shows where six fatalities have occured on Hwy 290 in Dripping Springs Hood do a presentation resulted in a planned since 2010. speed limit reduction on the dangers." on the highway from 60 Kline said she spoke Dripping Springs city between Trautwein and “Right now it (Trautmph to 55 from Nutto the commissioners limit. Additionally, she Nutty Brown Road with wein) is a steep hill. At ty Brown Road to the court during its budget said, another constable is the 60 mph speed limit. first, TxDOT was saying process “about the need to be added for enforceKline said the new they were not able to for more enforcement” ment and a traffic light speed limit signs will install the light, “but and the commissioners will be installed at the be going up soon, and because of so much sup- and County Judge Ruben highway’s intersection TxDOT has said it will port and pressure from Becerra responded.” I with Traitwein. install a temporary light the community they said spoke when they did the Between 2010 and at Trautwein and Hwy. they would install a tem- budget and they budget2019, there were six 290 until the former can porary light until Trautfatalities on Hwy. 290 be leveled. wein is leveled.” That SAFETY COALITION, 2

LAGNIAPPE County offices closed for Veterans Day

Hays County Offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, to observe Veterans Day. The San Marcos Municipal Court in the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos will also be closed. County Parks will be open regular

hours. All offices will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12, at their regular times.

Commissioners Court will not be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, so that new livestreaming equipment can be installed in the Commissioners Courtroom.

Veterans Day Fair Saturday

Join the Wimberley VFW Post 6441 in honoring veterans and their

families with a Veterans Day Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Veterans service and assistance organizations will be present to assist veterans, family members and survivors, and veterans and their families will be provided with a free barbecue lunch (a $5 donation for non-veterans).

Music and other entertainment will be provided at the post on Jacob’s Well Road.

The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) adopted one new rule intended to protect Jacob’s Well at its Oct. 30 meeting but delayed a vote on other measures that are supported by the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA).

The district’s board will meet again at 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Dripping Springs City Hall, at which time more votes are expected.

Approved on Oct. 30 was an amendment to district rule that addressed unforeseen circumstances.

It concerns “any unpredictable or uncontrollable event such as additional demand for fire control, loss caused by a water line break, additional flushing

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County begins staffing elections commission

BY ANITA MILLER The Hays County Commissioners Court has approved some appointments to its Community Elections Commission Tuesday and laid out a roadmap for others to be brought on board.

The votes on Oct. 29 came months after the idea of the commission was initially launched.

In an effort to achieve diversity, the commission will include individuals to represent municipalities, school districts, the League of Women Voters, political parties and Texas State University as well as representatives of rural areas and the disabled.

Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones nominated Sandra Tenorio, a former mayor of Kyle and the Buda City Council, to be the representative for rural areas. Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe nominated Sam Tobar to represent the disabled, noting that Tobar is also a veteran.

County Judge Ruben Becerra nominated Arthur Taylor and Linda Tenorio as his two picks.

Others are expected to

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Housing assistance Police Blotter is available for post-flood damage

The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3, 2019.

BY CAMELIA JUAREZ The federal government has granted more than a million dollars to help residents of Wimberley repair homes damaged in the 2015 floods.

Residents who qualify will complete a survey, an application, and upon approval an inspector will assess the home damage and then the city will pay for renovations, said Erin Thompson, a representative from Langford Community Management Services.

“We really want to help get the money to the residents. The stories that I have been hearing are tear-jerking and so awful,” Thompson said.

The deadline to apply for assistance with outstanding home damage is Dec 20.

To qualify, the applicant must be a resident of Wimberley, lived in the home at the time of the flood and must have a certain income based on a priority scale said Thompson.

Several documents are needed for the application process. Below is a brief list of requirements.

• Proof of Identity: State of Texas Drivers License, U.S Passport etc • Proof of ownership: Valid deed or 2015 property taxes • Proof of primary residence: 2015 property taxes that show homestead exemption • Proof of income: 2018 tax return for all household members 18 years of age or older • Proof of storm impact: Copy of FEMA award letter • Proof of current property taxes: proof of payment plan • Proof of child support: must be current on all child support payments Once all the applicable documents are received, a damage assessment will be done by an inspector.

The possible renovations could include fixing a garage, new flooring, complete reconstruction, elevation construction to prevent future flooding or a total buyout.

For more information on eligibility or assistance with applications, contact Thompson at erin@ lcmsinc.com or call 512452-0432.

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ed” the extra constable to assign to the area, as well as an motorcycle and a vehicle. The last is important, she said, “because we want the officer to be able to do enforcement rain or shine.”

The group is still trying to get more done regarding distracted driving, which Kline said is causing more accidents than drunk driving.

“Distracted driving is a really interesting problem,” she said, in part because of the way Texas law is written. Though it’s against the law to text and drive, she noted that it’s perfectly legal for people to check their phones for directions,

something she described as a “loophole.”

“We need to make Texas a ‘hands free’ state,” she said, adding that her group is encouraging the passage of legislation when the Texas Legislature convenes again.

“We want to bring awareness and we want to make it so officers can enforce” the law. Currently, officers are prohibited from looking at a driver’s phone to see what it was being used for. “We want to make it so victims are able to get justice,” she said.

For more on the group and its mission, visit texasfreedomdrivers.com and 290safety.com.

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Inj to Child/Eld/Disabled......................................... 1 Civil Matter............................................................... 8 Information............................................................. 23 Compliance Check.................................................. 8 Property- Lost/Found/Imp...................................... 6 Sex Offender Registry............................................. 6 Civil Process Service............................................... 5 Alarm Business...................................................... 46 Alarm Residential.................................................. 32 Alarm Panic.............................................................. 3 Animal Calls......................................................... 105 Field Euthanasia.................................................... 10 Loose Livestock.................................................... 11 Assault Aggravated................................................. 1 Assault..................................................................... 4 Sexual Assault......................................................... 1 Assist EMS............................................................. 11 Assist Fire Dept....................................................... 6 Assist Outside Agency.......................................... 15 Burglary Building..................................................... 5 Burglary Habitation................................................. 2 Burglary Vehicle..................................................... 20 Criminal Mischief..................................................... 4 Illegal Dumping........................................................ 3 Enviromental Crime................................................. 1 Fireworks................................................................. 1 Death Investigation................................................. 3 Disturbance Noise................................................. 23 Disturbance Physical Fight..................................... 9 Disturbance Verbal................................................ 26 Child Custody.......................................................... 2 Violation of Order.................................................... 1 Narcotics/Information............................................. 2

Drug Paraphernalia................................................. 1 MIP Tobacco............................................................ 1 Public Intoxication................................................... 1 Fraud...................................................................... 10 Credit/Debit Abuse.................................................. 6 Counterfeiting.......................................................... 1 Harassment.............................................................. 9 Threat....................................................................... 5 Indecent Exposure.................................................. 1 Sex Offences........................................................... 1 Mental Health Invest............................................... 8 Mental Health Transport.......................................... 1 Canine Search......................................................... 2 Canine Training........................................................ 1 Runaway.................................................................. 2 Viol City Ordinance.................................................. 1 Viol County Ordinance............................................ 1 Drone Deployment.................................................. 1 SRP Drill................................................................... 3 Missing Person........................................................ 2 Public Assist............................................................ 8 Community Contact.............................................. 20 Disabled Vehicle.................................................... 25 Foot Patrol............................................................... 4 Close Patrol......................................................... 130 Parental Discipline Assist........................................ 2 Flagged Down......................................................... 4 Welfare Concern.................................................... 33 Suicidal Person...................................................... 16 Investigation............................................................ 8 Supplement........................................................... 69 Suspicious Circumstances................................... 30 Extradition................................................................ 1

Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Oct. 28 through Nov. 3, 2019. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.

Agency Activity Date HCSO Inj to Child/Eld/Disabled 10/28/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/28/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 10/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/28/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/28/2019 HCSO Dangerous Drugs 10/28/2019 HCSO Indecent Exposure 10/28/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/28/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/28/2019 BPD Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/28/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/28/2019 HCSO Alarm - Panic 10/29/2019 HCSO Sexual Assault 10/29/2019 HCSO Counterfeiting 10/29/2019 BPD Suicidal Person 10/29/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 HCSO Theft 10/29/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/29/2019 BPD Alarm - Panic 10/30/2019 HCSO Assault 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/30/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Sex Offenses 10/30/2019 BPD Theft 10/30/2019 BPD Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Theft 10/30/2019 HCSO Vehicle Theft 10/30/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/30/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/30/2019 BPD Assault 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 10/31/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 10/31/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 10/31/2019 HCSO Theft 10/31/2019 HCSO Theft 10/31/2019 HCSO Theft 10/31/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 BPD Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 10/31/2019 BPD Deadly Conduct 10/31/2019 BPD Alarm - Panic 11/01/2019 BPD Assault 11/01/2019 HCSO Burglary - Building 11/01/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/01/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/02/2019 HCSO Drug Paraphernalia 11/01/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 11/01/2019 BPD Theft 11/01/2019 HCSO Theft 11/01/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/01/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/01/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 11/02/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 11/02/2019 BPD Burglary - Vehicle 11/02/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 11/02/2019 HCSO Death Investigation 11/02/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/02/2019 HCSO Suicidal Person 11/02/2019 BPD Theft 11/02/2019 HCSO Theft 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/02/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/03/2019 HCSO Assault - Aggravated 11/03/2019 HCSO Assault 11/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Habitation 11/03/2019 HCSO Burglary - Vehicle 11/03/2019 HCSO Disturbance - Phys/Fight 11/03/2019 HCSO Accident - Major/Injury 11/03/2019

Time 11:36:58 18:27:54 12:35:22 16:25:13 21:49:26 22:16:51 9:23:12 12:58:37 19:36:53 19:54:52 18:48:56 8:47:16 12:55:37 17:03:39 8:50:47 6:28:42 18:26:17 22:03:48 17:37:07 9:34:24 19:23:53 11:07:33 13:41:25 15:38:02 16:25:35 16:33:11 17:15:17 10:29:19 16:11:10 17:30:27 19:45:53 22:04:47 8:37:59 8:18:34 9:11:09 6:14:01 6:20:41 6:30:21 6:48:52 7:29:25 8:07:34 9:26:37 10:10:41 2:59:32 9:00:38 14:32:19 16:26:09 8:00:12 9:08:39 20:07:17 7:13:53 7:37:23 12:22:32 18:08:17 9:06:55 7:39:37 7:51:38 8:14:20 13:05:59 14:33:22 16:15:18 16:19:31 19:57:50 18:52:51 14:10:02 18:04:24 23:31:00 9:12:53 17:22:44 19:37:34 20:27:50 22:05:45 21:10:56 18:18:11 15:07:15 7:52:35 15:32:48 3:37:38 9:54:24 11:00:59 12:32:08 18:06:17 15:14:46 16:39:35 0:04:43 2:47:15 15:27:23 13:15:27 22:34:15 7:53:05 13:26:27 19:18:00 19:29:09 12:56:56 20:05:40 11:35:26 22:12:37 22:12:57 0:11:34 12:38:39 21:22:02 12:48:57 10:31:05 18:02:24 11:10:08

Location Summit Dr Kyle Mathias Ln Kyle Raccoon Run Buda Mathias Ln Kyle Seton Hays ER Kyle Belterra Springs Apartments Austin Hays High School Buda Dollar General of Wimberley Whole Pets Market Dripping Springs Pine Arbol Pass Buda Walmart of Buda Hays High School Buda Hays Country Acres MHP Dripping Springs Aspen Dr/Palisade Dr Austin Bebee Rd Kyle Park Place Storage S FM 1626/Jack C Hays Trl Buda Natchez Dr Buda Panorama Dr Dripping Springs O’reilly Auto Parts of Dripping Springs Cabelas Dr Buda Carrington Oaks Fire Cracker Dr Buda Springs At Sunfield Fire Cracker Dr Buda Springs At Sunfield Maeves Way Austin Denise Cv Austin Monarch Ln Austin S Old Bastrop Hwy San Marcos Shale Cir Buda Reliance Dr/FM 2001 Buda Ted Burger Rd/W Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs 21461 W RR 150 Driftwood 3620 Hwy 123 San Marcos 15610 IH 35 Buda St Davids ER 1060 Old San Antonio Rd Buda Elementary W US 290 Austin Deer Lake Est Wimberley Fire Cracker Dr Buda Springs At Sunfield Mary Elise Way Austin Fire Cracker Dr Buda Fire Cracker Dr Buda Springs At Sunfield Fire Cracker Dr Buda Springs At Sunfield Fire Cracker Dr Buda Springs At Sunfield Emma Loop Austin Jayne Cv Austin Longcope Loop San Marcos Skyview Ter Kyle Walmart of Buda Fresno Spgs Buda Rocky Ridge Trl Austin W US 290 Dripping Springs Shirley Dr Buda Raccoon Run Buda Main St Buda Pizza Hut of Buda Fitzhugh Rd/Trail Driver Austin Exit 217 SB Buda Fitzhugh Baptist Church Austin Suttles Ave San Marcos James St San Marcos Reimer Ave San Marcos Turkey Hollow Cir San Marcos Nopal Ln Buda Jayne Cv Austin Reimer Ave San Marcos Emma Loop Austin High Rd Kyle Trail Driver Austin Razzmatazz Trl Buda River Hills Dr San Marcos 720 Old San Antonio Rd Buda Reliance Dr/FM 2001 Buda W RR 150/Quail Meadow Dr Kyle FM 2001/Hwy 183 2715 block N FM 1626 Manchaca Wincliff Dr Buda IH 35 Fr Buda Dollar Tile Royston rd Buda Speedy Stop W US 290 Dripping Springs Triple S Feed RR 12 Wimberley Plaza Del Sol Joanne Loop Buda Danforth Jr High School Wimberley San Marcos Regency MHP Cimarron Park Loop Tex Star Chripractor Buda Littleton Dr Austin Windy Hill Rd/FM 2001 Buda Goforth Rd/FM 2001 Kyle S Old Bastrop Hwy/Redwood Rd San Marcos RR 3237/Winters Mill Pkwy Wimberley 251 Limestone Ln Driftwood Silverado Crossing Apartments Buda Old San Antonio Rd Buda Jaliscos Trails At Buda Ranch Apts Cross Ln Kyle Mountain Laurel Way Austin Twisted Crk Kyle Walmart of Buda Clear Digital Media Dripping Springs Kai Vista Dr/Niederwald Strasse Kyle RR 32/RR 12 San Marcos RR 32/RR 12 San Marcos Windy Hill Rd/FM 2001 Buda Buda Ranch Apts Tuscany Park Apartments Buda Mercedes Ln Kyle Jasper Trl Buda FM 2001 Buda Flite Acres Rd Wimberley Corral Theatre

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The “Iron Jawed Angels” were portrayed by actresses (l-r) Julia Ormond (Inez Millholland), Frances O’Connor (Lucy Burns), Hilary Swank (Alice Paul) and Anjelica Huston (Carrie Chapman).

Scenes from Halloween

League of Women Voters celebrates centennial of suffrage SUBMITTED REPORT Celebrate the 100 years since women gained the right to vote at the League of Women Voters of Hays County’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration. The program includes a special screening of Iron Jawed Angels, the story of suffragettes and suffragists. The celebration will occur from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Wimberley Playhouse.

Besides the film, a few of the Texas suffragists who struggled to gain the right to vote will be brought to life through brief readings.

These remarkable women have fascinating though mostly little-known stories.

The so-called “Iron Jawed Angels” were a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), who put their lives on the line to fight for American women's right to vote.

Other notable women who take a far more conventional approach, including Carrie Chapman Catt (brilliantly played by Anjelica Huston), take part in the ultimately successful struggle for women's right to vote.

Interestingly, Wimberley resident Larry Catt is related to Carrie Chapman Catt. During his childhood however, his parents and grandparents refused to

Students in the Dripping Springs ISD’s Child Development Center celebrated Halloween by visiting the Central Office for some trick or treating.

Groundwater: Rule change made Continued from pg. 1

required to clear a water line following a break or repair, a tank control malfunction due to power outage or system malfunction, that prevents a permittee from achieving a required pumping curtailment.”

Rules 15 and 16 are still to be voted on.

Rule 15 would establish a Jacob’s Well Groundwater Management Zone (JWGMZ) and set rules governing non-exempt wells within it. Those rules include keeping records on how much water is produced and submitting monthly reports, not aggregating the well under a single permit with any other located outside the JWGMZ and not amending the permit to increase the annual production total.

Additionally, Rule 15 precludes drilling into or producing groundwater from the Middle Trinity, though new non-exempt wells would be allowed in the Lower Trinity; and all non-exempt wells must be constructed with casing and grouting. The rule allows for replacement wells so long as they

Besides the film, a few of the Texas suffragists who struggled to gain the right to vote will be brought to life through brief readings. talk about Carrie Chapman Catt and the family connection and only in the current generations have they embraced the relationship.

To purchase tickets, visit www.wimberleyplayers. org, click on TICKETS in the top menu, and select the event. Signing up or logging in is required to complete your transaction online. Tickets can also be ordered by phone by calling the box office at 512-847-0575. Seating is general admission. The price is $27.

Ticket sales will benefit the LWV of Hays County.

Wine and other food and beverages will be available at the concession window and will benefit the Players.

You are invited to dress in the spirit of the times (the WWI era). A centennial celebration is a rare event.

Don't miss your chance to celebrate while supporting the work of the League in Hays County.

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The WVWA noted that an attorney for Electro Purification (EP), the Houston-based business that is one of the corporate water exporters, “has submitted comments in opposition to the GMZ rules that will protect Jacob’s Well and Pleasant Valley Springs.” are within 50 feet of a well that has been abandoned or plugged. Replacement wells would be subject to the same rules as the original wells.

Finally, Rule 15 mandates curtailments of pumping in times of drought.

Rule 16 involved a Regional Recharge Study Zone which would encompass a “specific geographic area overlying the Trinity Aquifer and located wholly within the boundaries of the district.”

“The study will monitor recharge, discharge, spring flow, water quality and aquifer levels” between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2025 and would

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be funded by sources including “fees, grants, gifts and collected penalties,” the rule reads. Additionally, any wells drilled after Nov. 1, 2019 must comply with permit requirements as well as be limited to 10 acre feet of production annually and shall be constructed with casing and grout.

The WVWA “fully supports” Rule 15, “as we see that it is essential for maintaining the health of Jacob’s Well, Cypress Creek and the Blanco River,” the organization says. “As our ‘little slice of heaven’ continues to grow, we need to start taking measures and precautions to help ensure that our ground and surface

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be named later.

Broadly, the commission, which is expected to hold its first meeting in late November or early December, will contain one representative from each of the county’s four school districts (Hays, San Marcos, Dripping Springs and Wimberley) one from each of the county’s municipalities (San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Mountain City, Uhland, Hays City, Niederwald and Woodcreek), one each nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, one each from Texas State Democrats and Republicans and one nominated by the League of Women Voters. Each commissioner also gets to appoint two representatives, and Elections Administrator Jennifer Anderson will act as technical advisor to the group. No elected officials will be included.

Pct. 4 Commissioner Walt Smith floated the idea of imposing a two-year term limit on commission members, after which they could be reappointed by the court.

He also said members should be made aware that “there’s an expecta-

tion that you’re going to do this for at least a year or at least two years. I don’t want to be appointing someone each year.”

Among other duties, the commission would designate Voting Centers and determine if the initial locations to be used in the Nov. 5 election are worth staffing in the future. As part of a discussion of when the group would meet, Anderson noted that a meeting in late November or early December would allow members to gauge what voting centers were used more heavily than others, data that will be useful in future elections. They would meet again after elections in May of 2020.

Though the mood of the court seemed to be to get the commission staffed quickly, it was also discussed that municipalities may not have yet made their decisions on appointments.

Smith proposed asking municipalities, school districts and others to have their nominees in by Nov. 15 so the court can finalize everything during their scheduled meeting Nov. 19.

“I’d like to get them all face to face sooner rather than later,” Becerra said.

waters are protected and conserved.”

The WVWA also supports Rule 16’s study, which will establish a Groundwater Availability Model over the course of the next five years.

“With the threat of over-pumping our aquifers, as proposed by corporate interests competing for their water to export from our area increases, it is extremely important that our concerned citizens attend the HTGCD hearing on these proposed rules to create a groundwater management zone to protect the spring flow around Jacob’s Well.”

The organization also supports the drought curtailments “that require cutbacks on production volumes, not permitted volumes.”

The WVWA noted that an attorney for Electro Purification (EP), the Houston-based business that is one of the corporate water exporters, “has submitted comments in opposition to the GMZ rules that will protect Jacob’s Well and Pleasant Valley Springs.”

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Washburn named Tigers tame Northeast 42-8, sole finalist to claim 4th straight district crown head DSISD

BY MOSES LEOS III

STAFF REPORTS

ing Washburn, who has served in public The field of candieducation 29 years as a dates for the position of teacher, coach, assistant Superintendent of the principal, principal, exDripping Springs ISD ecutive director of sechas been narondary curricrowed to one. ulum, assistant Todd Washsuperintendent burn, a resident and associate of Dripping superintenSprings who dent. is currentThe board ly associate followed a superintendent lengthy process for Curriculum, in determining Instruction and the lone finalist.

Assessment in In August, the WASHBURN the Eanes ISD, board hired was named the Texas Associsole finalist by trustees ation of School Boards at their Oct. 30 meeting. (TASB) Executive Search By law, the board Services to direct the must now wait 21 days before officially hirSUPERINTENDENT, 6

For the fourth straight year, the Dripping Springs Tigers football team is the district champion.

By virtue of a lopsided 42-8 win over the Austin Northeast Raiders Nov. 1, Dripping Springs (8-1, 6-0) secured the outright 12-5A, Division I title and the district’s top seed heading into Friday’s regular season finale.

Dripping Springs utilized an explosive offense to quickly take control of the contest over the Raiders. Leading the way was quarterback Preston Alford who went 4 of 5 for 128 yards passing and a pair of touchdowns, as well as 18 yards rushing on six carries and a score, all culled within the first frame. Both of Alford’s touchdowns were thrown to wide receiver Cameron O’Banan who finished with two catches for 78 yards.

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DISTRICT 12-5A, DIVISION I STANDINGS Dripping Springs 6-0 Seguin 5-1 LBJ 5-1 McCallum 3-3 Northeast 2-4 Travis 2-4 Crockett 1-5 Austin Navarro 0-6

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DSISD Trustees Mary Jane Hetrick with Kim Bird.

Dripping Springs Tiger running back Curtis Cox (12) steps out of a tackle attempt from a Seguin Matador player during the team’s Oct. 25 contest at Tiger Stadium.

Dripping Springs built a 21-0 lead after one quarter, which was then followed by 14 more unanswered points in the second frame.

O’Banan, who subbed in for Alford as quarterback, tossed a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Carter King, followed by a seven-yard touchdown pass from O’Banan to wide receiver Zach

Tjelmeland.

Dripping Springs added a third quarter touchdown run from Ryan Kimball before the Raiders responded back with a score and a twopoint conversion in the fourth frame.

While under center, O’Banan went 6 of 9 for 50 yards and two passing touchdowns, while running back Tyler Herron

led the team with 55 rush yards on seven carries.

On the defensive side, Dripping Springs limited Northeast to 213 total yards on 46 plays. Dripping Springs out-gained Northeast 414-213 in total yards.

Dripping Springs will vie for an unblemished district crown Friday when it hosts Crockett for its senior night.

Wimberley Texans clinch playoff berth with 48-27 win over Llano

DSISD Trustee Barbara Stroud with Mark Jacob and Ramiro Martinez.

DSISD Trustee Carrie Kroll with Kristen Pavelka.

BY SHANE SCHOLWINSKI Five total touchdowns from senior quarterback Cooper McCollum Friday, along with three turnovers by the Texan defense, anchored a 48-27 Wimberley home win over the Llano Yellowjackets.

The Texans took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to lengthy touchdown runs from Wimberley’s stable of running backs. Sophomore Juan Olmedo opened with a 73-yard touchdown run on the Texans’ opening possession, followed by a 26-yard catch-and-run touchdown from sophomore Moses Wray on a screen pass by McCollum later in the quarter.

Llano answered back in the second quarter with 21 straight points on three touchdown passes from quarterback Braxton Vickers. Vickers hit receiver Case Kuykendall on a 14-yard score, and then had back-to-back deep completions of 57-

DSISD Trustee Marisa Grijalva with Griselda Vasquez.

DSISD Trustee Joanna Day with Sarah Martinez.

DSISD Trustee Shannon O’Connor with Rhonda Slusser and Shireen Ordway.

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Wimberley Texans Cooper McCollum (4), Colby Weigman (72), Zach Starr (76) and Colin Kincaid look to the sideline for the play call during Friday’s game at Texan Stadium.

and 93-yard touchdowns to wide receiver Quincy Prince to take a 21-14 lead.

McCollum then marched the Texan of-

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Dripping Springs ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the DSISD – Network Refresh / Wireless & DSHS New Addition Network (CSP 18-19-002). Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Coordinator CTSBO, Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, and must be received by 2:00 P.M. (CST) on January 14, 2020.

There will be a voluntary pre-proposal meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019, at 8:00 A.M. (CST) at Dripping Springs Administration Building 3, Room 301 – DSISD 510 W. Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Immediately following will be site visits. Attendance is highly recommended.

The CSP package may be obtained at the District’s website at www.dsisdtx.us Dripping Springs Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the proposals received, and will accept the response(s) determined in the best interests of the District.

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Dripping Springs ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the DSISD – New ES #5 Fiber (CSP 1920-003). Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Coordinator CTSBO, Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, and must be received by 2:00 P.M. (CST) on January 14, 2020.

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CSP 19-20-001 DSISD – INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER Dripping Springs ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the DSISD – Internet Service Provider (CSP 19-20-001). Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Coordinator CTSBO, Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, and must be received by 2:00 P.M. (CST) on January 7, 2020.

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Superintendent: Lone finalist named for DSISD Continued from pg. 4

search. TASB consultants met with staff and community groups to discuss leadership qualities of the new superintendent.

An online survey also was used to gather input from all stakeholders.

After receiving and reviewing 77 applications, the board selected seven applicants for initial interviews before four applicants were invited back for second interviews. With the second round of interviews completed, the Board conducted reference and background checks and did a reference visit with Washburn’s colleagues in Eanes ISD. The Board is scheduled to vote to hire Washburn on Nov. 21.

“I would like to commend Dripping Springs ISD trustees for their hard work and dedication to this process, and the time away from their families that was required to successfully complete this superintendent search,” said DSISD Board President Carrie Kroll.

“I am honored and

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Wide Receiver Christian Marshall catches a 42-yard strike before being brought down by the Llano defense

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tossed a 42-yard strike to receiver Christian Marshall to give the Texans a 28-21 lead just before halftime.

Wimberley’s offense kept rolling in the second half by scoring three more touchdowns. McCollum threw his fourth touchdown of the game on a 3-yard pass to tight end Colby Boyle in the third quarter, and also scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper in the fourth frame. Wray tallied his second touchdown of the game on a bruising 13-

yard run.

While the Texan defense gave up a handful of explosive plays to Llano’s offense, they were able to counter punch with critical sacks and interceptions. Wimberley’s defensive line had four sacks in the contest, while cornerback Jaxon Watts had one interception and Olmedo finished with two takeaways.

With the win, Wimberley improves to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in District 13-4A and also helped them secure a playoff berth.

humbled by the opportunity to become the next superintendent of Dripping Springs ISD,” Washburn said. “I look forward to building relationships with the students, staff, parents and community members as we continue to provide a personal and exceptional education for every learner. These are exciting times for the district and the city of Dripping Springs, as we continue to partner, grow and shape the future of our students and our community.”

Washburn has been in his current position at Eanes since 2016. Prior to that, he served one year as assistant superintendent.

He has led EISD initiatives such as implementing a District of Innovation plan and a district-level teacher appraisal system, and facilitating a district inclusive culture committee. He assisted in the launch of innovative programs such as the Westlake High School Business Incubator and the WHS

culinary program, the Epicure Academy. Washburn’s guidance was critical in the passing of Eanes ISD’s tax ratification election in 2017 and an $80 million bond in 2019.

From 1995-2015, Washburn was at Leander ISD, moving up the ranks to the position of executive director of Secondary Education.

During his leadership in Leander ISD, the district opened multiple new schools and navigated the district through a population growth from 10,000 to 36,000 students. After joining the district as a middle school teacher and coach, Washburn became an assistant principal, then opened Running Brushy Middle School as the school’s first principal in 2000. He moved into the principal position at Leander High School in 2003 and led that campus for four years before assuming duties at the district level in 2007.

Washburn, who start-

ed his career as a teacher and coach in Fabens ISD, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University. He went on to earn his master’s degree in educational administration and his superintendent’s certification from Southwest Texas State University.

Washburn grew up in northeast Ohio and graduated from Rootstown High School. He and his wife, Beth – also an educator – moved to El Paso, Texas, in 1990 and then to Leander in 1995. In June 2016, they relocated to the Dripping Springs community.

They have two sons: TJ, who attends Texas A&M University, and Zachary, who attends Texas State University.

Washburn is slated to succeed former DSISD superintendent Bruce Gearing, who is now superintendent of Leander ISD. Dr. Nola Wellman has served as the Dripping Springs ISD’s interim superintendent since the start of the school year.

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