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PHOTO BY DAVID WHITE Above, Aaron Owens, shows off his first crop of hemp grown on his farmland in Dripping Springs. Below, one of his crew members, Paul Milman, helps in the trimming process before storing the product in bins.
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Dripping Springs produces first hemp crop since new law BY DAVID WHITE 2020 is going to be a year of firsts, including Texas’ first certified hemp crops. According to Illisa Nolan, executive director of the recently formed Texas Hemp Coalition, 5,500 acres have been set aside for hemp production in Texas just this year as a result of House Bill 1325 that allowed for the legal production of hemp in the state. For those wondering
what exactly hemp is, it is a low potency, non-psychoactive form of cannabis (marijuana) that has many industrial uses. The oils have medicinal and homeopathic uses, the stalks can be used to make textiles and building products, the seeds can be used for livestock feed and the list goes on. Just south of Dripping Springs on RR 12, Aaron Owens, owner of Tejas
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KPD looking for shooting suspect STAFF REPORT
Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old On Monday, Nov. 9 at male with apparent 7:37 p.m., Kyle police were gunshot wounds. He was dispatched to a call about transported to a nearby shots fired at the Oaks of hospital with serious Kyle, 200 Philomena Dr. injuries.
Witnesses said the shooter was a black male wearing a white tank top shirt, driving a 2015 or newer model dark colored — possibly charcoal color— Dodge Challenger.
Police said the incident appears have been a drug transaction. Anyone with information is asked to call 512268-3232 and ask to speak to a detective.
Local reps prefile bills in Lege BY SAHAR CHMAIS The 87th Legislative Session might be more challenging than years prior due to the financial setbacks of COVID-19, but State Senator Judith Zaffirini and Texas House Representative for District 45 Erin Zwiener are taking quick actions and pre-filed bills as early as possible. There are still a lot more bills to file according to Zwiener, but so far, she has pre-filed 10 bills and Zaffirini pre-filed 34.
KYLE – During last night’s meeting, the Kyle City Council set the runoff election date for the mayoral race for Tuesday, Dec. 8, to coordinate with other local runoff elections. Kyle election results were canvassed on Tuesday and outgoing council members were acknowledged, and new council members will be sworn in during the Nov. 17 meeting. The city council held a General Election on Nov. 3 for the purpose of electing three members to the Kyle City Council, each for three-year terms, specifically Mayor, City Council Place 2 and City Council Place 4.
“Because of the pandemic, my staff and I are working harder than ever,” Zaffirini said. “COVID-19 has exacerbated inequities that must be rectified. I pre-filed this legislation because I understand the urgency with which we must address these issues.” Among Zaffirini’s main focus are bills on the economic and health effects of COVID-19. Affordable healthcare has always been on Zaffirini’s agenda, but she believes it has become a more urgent issue during
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the pandemic. She filed Senate Joint Resolution 11 to extend Medicaid services to persons at or below 138% of the federal poverty level and Senate Bill 39, to prevent children from losing Medicaid due to paperwork issues. Zwiener said she looks forward to getting behind expansion of Medicaid, once again emphasizing the need during the pandemic. Senate Bill 32 also stems
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KYLE MAYOR:
• Travis Mitchell 5,795 or 37.59% • Linda Tenorio 5,831 or 37.82% • David Abdel 2,411 or 15.64% • Peter Parcher 1,379 or 8.95% The Mayoral runoff election will be between incumbent Travis Mitchell and challenger Linda Tenorio.
KYLE DISTRICT 2:
• Teresa “Tracy” Scheel 1,794 or 39.02% • Yvonne Flores-Cale 2,804 or 60.98%
KYLE DISTRICT 4:
• Ashlee Bradshaw 3,179 or 60.94% • Tim McHutchion 2,038 or 39.06%
Wimberley area man arrested for arson of vehicles STAFF REPORT
HAYS COUNTY – An investigation by the Hays County Fire Marshal and Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) led to the arrest of 32-year-old Kirill O. Belchenko of the unincorporated area of Hays County between Wimberley and San Marcos, on three counts of Felony 2 Arson. He was arrested Sept. 21, and booked into the Hays County Jail. Fire Marshal Nathan Mendenhall said the arson occurred in the 3400 block of RR 32 on
or around Sept.21 when Belchenko set fire to three vehicles belonging to his uncle. In his statement, Belchenko said he burned a blue classic truck, a yellow collectible car and a van. He then told his mother where to find the vehicles in the woods and said he also placed a pipe bomb on the property. Additionally, Belchenko told fire and law enforcement investigators that he set fire to a utility pole on the property. “We were able to
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Buda city council approves CARES funding for HCISD STAFF REPORT
will come from federal funds allocated to the BUDA – The Buda City city of Buda through the Council has adopted a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, resolution authorizing and Economic Security the city to provide the Act (CARES Act). Hays Consolidated Inde“I am very pleased pendent School District that the city of Buda (Hays CISD) with up is able to partner with to $50,000 in federal Hays CISD to ensure the funding for coronavirus safety of our children, related expenses. teachers and workers in As part of an interthe school district,” City local agreement with Hays CISD, the $50,000 CARES TO HCISD, 13
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Downtown Kyle revival in the works BY MEGAN WEHRING
KYLE — A downtown square with the hustle and bustle of new retail establishments and restaurants has been long overdue for the city of Kyle. The city council approved a $93,700 landscape design contract with Coleman and Associates for Mary Kyle Hartson Park and 104 S. Burleson on Nov. 4. Downtown areas in neighboring cities such as San Marcos attract visiting tourists and business openings. Council member Tracy Scheel said she hopes the revival of the city park will welcome new people and establishments to Kyle. “I think it’s important that we make our city square park our gold standard for our downtown area and our parks system,” Scheel said. “This park is part of our
history of Kyle. It will also help increase the foot traffic of the downtown corridor to help also increase the businesses in the downtown corridor.” Coleman and Associates has statewide experience in landscape design from Kyle Field in College Station to the downtown Austin Library, according to council member Dex Ellison. He also explained that he is confident that they are the best fit for the job. The downtown area in Kyle looks different compared to other cities due to surrounding residential property, yet council member Robert Rizo said the city can do better with the square park. “I see towns smaller than ours that have amazing small courthouses with beautiful landscaping around it,” Rizo told the city council. “I look forward to seeing families
Kyle City Council to have more user-friendly meetings soon BY MEGAN WEHRING KYLE — Kyle City Council approved an agreement with Swagit Productions, LLC, to provide the public with a more user-friendly platform for virtual city meetings. The city council currently uses NovusAGENDA where the public can view the agenda, recordings and any additional information of each meeting. However, the system has proven to have some prolonged issues. “The service is incrementally a little bit more than what we are paying for NovusAGENDA,” Jennifer Holm, city secretary, told the council. “We’ve had a lot of issues with NovusAGENDA over the last couple of years. Things where videos got swapped with other entities.” Residents will still be able to view city council and other meetings on Spectrum 10 when the new service is installed. Council member Tracy Scheel questioned if the service would fix any current sound or video quality issues. Holm did not have a definitive answer. “I know that on channel 10 we’ve had issues
with the picture being cropped on the TV and then having to crank up the TV to 100 to hear,” Scheel said. Virtual transparency and accessibility has played a major part this year since more people have elected to stay at home to access meetings. Council member Dex Ellison said a new platform can bring more innovation to the city while still providing residents the resources they need. “At the end of the day, this is a big part of our communication with our citizenry,” Ellison said. “As much as we can be leading edge, innovative and ahead of the game on that, I think that shined a bright light this year and how beneficial it was.” Searchability is one of the major selling points. Features of the services that will be implemented include a keyword search; this would allow both residents and staff to search keywords or topics within a video recording for easy access. According to Holm, the city is currently limited to using the minutes in NovusAGENDA to find what is discussed at each meeting. There is not an anticipated launch date for the service at this time.
“I look forward to seeing families out there enjoying shade, the beautiful landscape and it being a meeting place for the residents of Kyle. It’s a long time coming and I am glad we are getting there.” –Robert Rizo, Kyle council member
out there enjoying shade, the beautiful landscape and it being a meeting place for the residents of Kyle. It’s a long time coming and I am glad we are getting there.” While he agrees with the landscape design contract, Mayor Travis Mitchell ensures that the improvements will only be an effort to polish what is already in place. “I certainly don’t think it’s the council’s intent, certainly not my intent, to say that the downtown area is languishing from
the standpoint of walkability,” Mitchell said. “Our square is beautiful as is. This project that we have been undertaking now for several months is designed to amplify and build upon the historic nature of the square and the beauty within.” Kyle, along with Coleman and Associates, will need to work with the Texas Historical Commission for design review and negotiate any possible changes to comply with the preservation of historical items.
PHOTO BY SAHAR CHMAIS Council member Tracy Scheel said she hopes the revival of the city park will welcome new people and establishments to Kyle.
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Continued from pg. 1 from the coronavirus epidemic. This bill would provide up to $5,000 of student loan debt relief to frontline workers. “Our frontline workers have been heroes throughout the pandemic, and we owe them an enormous debt,” Zaffirini explained. “SB 32 is the very least we can do to acknowledge their efforts and sacrifice.” Zaffirini will also include more expansions to mental healthcare access for children under Senate Bill 51 and 52. More of her proposed bills will include college students; Senate Bill 33 and 34 will make public higher education and
community colleges tuition-free for qualifying Texans. Another student-focused bill is Senate Bill 35, which offers zero-interest on student loans that could be forgiven for students who earn their degrees in a timely manner and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Zwiener has also filed a bill to benefit university students in their voting journey. House Bill 160 would allow university students to use their student identification from a Texas institution to vote. She does not think this will pass, but she believes it is important to get the conversation going.
“Sometimes you file legislation to start conversation and bring people to the table,” Zwiener told the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch, “even if you don’t think the momentum is there yet. There’s a joke is it takes three sessions to pass a bill.” While Zwiener does not believe this bill will pass, she has hope that House Bill 48 will pass this session. This bill provides sexual harassment protections at workplaces with fewer than 15 employees. She explained that oftentimes in small work environments, victims of sexual harassment do not receive proper due
process, which is why she is adamant on proposing and moving this bill forward. House Bill 176 is another one that Zwiener feels optimistic about. The bill would allow local municipalities to enact ordinances around disposable containers such as plastic bags and beverage cans. Today, Zwiener added another bill that she feels might pass this session. House Bill 441 proposes to reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of cannabis from a Class B misdemeanor to a civil penalty. Legislative session convenes Jan. 12.
onset, he’s only concentrating on CBD oils and hemp flower because the infrastructure is not in place for all the other uses yet in Texas. Owens says he’s providing a “boutique” experience for CBD customers by growing high quality hemp organically and
extracting the oil with a patented process used by a company that he uses in Colorado. It’s an extraction that doesn’t use any chemical, unlike most processes that use ethanol or CO2, and it doesn’t damage any of the chemical elements in the plant. It costs a little more
than other mass produced CBD products, but it’s a difference discerning consumers will appreciate. Tejas Hemp products can be bought online at TejasHemp.com and at Trulevia, a dispensary that sells CBD products on Old Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs.
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Continued from pg. 1 Hemp just harvested two acres of the cash crop. He got interested in growing hemp when CBD became legal in Texas for medicinal purposes. CBD stands for cannabidiol and it is the second most prevalent active ingredients in cannabis after THC – Tetrahydrocanabinol – the psychoactive chemical that gets consumers high. Owens became inspired to pursue his place in the CBD/hemp market when he shared his product with a friend in the panhandle that made saddles. The saddle maker had Parkinsons and the CBD oil substantially relieved the symptoms of his disease. CBD oil, in addition to a pain reliever, can be used in lotions and sleeping/calming aids. While Owens would like to eventually grow for more industrial uses, he says right now, at the
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Public education is the great equalizer that preserves and makes possible a strong democracy. We need to do all we can to ensure there is no place for hate, racism or discrimination in Hays CISD.” –Dr. Eric Wright, Hays CISD Superintendent. Story on page 5.
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Missing Dad on Veterans Day Hip Czech by Cyndy Slovak-Barton
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y Dad died in February 2020. He decided he was no longer going to take his medicine, which was painfully extending his life; the end came quickly and peacefully with family around him. It’s been a tough 2020, so I am glad he went before all of the chaos of this year ensued. This is the first Veterans Day that my dad is not here physically, though I know he is picking on my Mom from above. He’s sending bees into her house to watch her run around and swat at them; he’s sending her butterflies to watch off her front porch. He’s also giving all of his six children tasks to do for her – fix up her flowerbeds, clean out his workshop, clean her house, take her dinner. He was a proud Veteran, even though he didn’t serve overseas. (He was about to be shipped out to Korea when he caught the measles. After that, they just kept him statewide.) He was a member of the mechanics pool and, man, was he a great mechanic. Dad could fix just about anything, and he passed that knowledge on to a lot of his children – whether boys or girls. We all knew how to change oil and sparkplugs, and when I challenged a mechanic and told that young man how to check for leaks in the hoses, he just smiled and nodded. My Dad always wore an American Legion hat, and he attended many, many fundraisers to help raise money for soldiers and veterans. He was proud of his grandson who did the Wounded Warrior challenge and raised funds for wounded soldiers. He said he would have liked to have been there, but, as he was confined to a wheelchair at the end, he just smiled. Like he always did. He would get angry if someone messed with his flag. But he also understood what the flag stood for – freedom to speak and do what you think is right. He said he didn’t agree with people kneeling during the national anthem, but he said that was their decision – and theirs alone. He grumbled about Democrats and Republicans alike, depending on the day and what a particular politician was saying. While he tended to vote Republican, he was so very proud of his Democratic son-inlaw who served as county commissioner here in Hays County. He split voting tickets all the time, because he felt that some people had better hearts than others. Dad would not have liked to live through this pandemic. He would have been disappointed in the actions taken by President Trump following Joe Biden’s election. He believed in the United States and thought that politicians, as they did earlier in this century, should step across the aisle and work with people of the other party. When I talked to him about working for Congressman J.J. Pickle in Washington D.C. and how the congressman expected his staff to find co-sponsors from across the aisle on any bill we presented, he would smile. Dad didn’t talk a whole lot. He listened, he showed his disapproval with a frown or a wag of his finger. But he smiled a lot – at his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was proud of the fact that, though he did not finish high school, multitudes of his grandchildren graduated from college. His displayed all of those college stickers – University of Texas, Southwest Texas, Texas State, Texas Tech, Baylor University, Tarleton University – on the back of his pickup truck. He sometimes would just sit outside, beside his truck, wearing his American Legion hat, and smile. I’m glad he left this world with a smile on his face, a kiss from my Mom, and his rosary wrapped around his fingers. I like to think that he is still smiling at us. Thanks, Dad, you wonderful old veteran.
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Flag more affirming than it used to be
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his is not fake news. Donald Trump does not run the country. You say he never did. You say the Constitution does. Ah, but he was prepared to show you differently. When he was impeached, Republicans in the U.S. Senate told him he could. All but one of them barely flexed an eyebrow over his illegal act of extorting a struggling nation to help him torpedo a campaign rival – that rival who just became president-elect. After those proceedings, Trump knew he could get away with anything. Oh, yes, Barack Obama was right: The fate of democracy itself was at stake in this election. Democracy won. This just in: Vladimir Putin has no more sway over U.S. foreign policy. Today, like Trump, Vlad paces his quarters, steaming at what our voters have done. Vlad would never let this happen in his election. Russia invested so much in destabilizing this nation. The good works of the 1,000-plusemployee Internet
designs to mess with American voters’ minds, particularly people of color. Trump gloated over the lower-thanby John expected Black turnout Young in 2016, rightly pointing out that a no-vote by Research Agency paid them was a vote for him. off in 2016. Now? Nyet. As his presidency So much invested seeped away it was in making Americans mostly Black votes that disbelieve in their provided the drip, drip, system. drip that took him down, Freedom. Many a in Detroit, in Milwaukee, Trump supporter has in Philly, in Pittsburgh, sent that word ringing in Atlanta, in Savannah. through hills and valleys. If ever an American But what does that word election had a fitting represent to them? For coda, it was provided too many, it represents there in those the freedom to stomp communities. around in camo, an AK Trump had trashed slung over the shoulder. voting by mail. We in Freedom from fear? Colorado who have been Don’t change the doing this for years knew subject. The camo crowd he spewed bilge. Now couldn’t care less if you voters in many more are a fearful person of states fully appreciate color, or an immigrant, the process. or if you are gay, or In the end it was maillesbian or transgender in votes – drip, drip, and fear for your rights. drip – that caused the GOP support wasn’t waters to swell around necessarily about and snuff a Trump freedom anyway. Look dictatorship. at the Republican Party Trump trashed platform. Basically it scientists and health says, “What Trump professionals – and says.” masks – amid the Now he’s bound for pandemic. Thursday and civilian life and the life Friday more of his inner of a criminal defendant. circle contracted COVID What does his party do along with thousands now? more Americans. Back to the Russians’ But Trump no longer
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is there to mess with our means of fighting this threat, no more so than he will be there to cause deeper divisions with him as the epicenter. My son, who has been bothered by the way the MAGA crowd has co-opted our national banner as it has flown from too-big pickup trucks with bulging gun racks, said the day the race was called that the American flag now meant something different to him, something far more affirming. The voters, the poll workers, the health-care workers and first responders, the postal workers, they are the stars in that blue field. Today the flag does not mean racism, sexism, anti-immigrant hatred and gun lust. Today it means less fear, less division, more tolerance, more thoughtfulness, more hope. Today the flag stands for America again. A greater America. This is not fake news. Longtime Texas newspaperman John Young now lives in Colorado. jyoungcolumn@gmail.com
Healing an ailing wrist
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he other day I noticed my wrist was hurting. I first thought it was the inevitable arthritis that comes with old age. Then I remembered that Goldie, my sixyear-old Catahoula mix puppy, was the reason for my ailing wrist. My dog is strong, and when she sees a rabbit or squirrel she wants to chase, she forgets I’m on the other end of the leash and takes me wherever she wants to go. Thus, I often end up with a sore wrist. Our country, of course, has much more than an ailing wrist because of the recent Presidential election. Even though
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we elected a man who talked about healing the soul of the nation as much as he did about the differences he had with the current White House occupant, it does not mean that healing will come about automatically. Trying to convince Goldie to go the way I want her to is made less difficult by the leash attached to her collar. She does not make it easy for me, which is why I will always have
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a sore wrist. By my constant cajoling and tugging I can convince her that my way is the right way. There is no place in a democracy for such strong-armed tactics, though many have tried. If we, as a country, go anywhere, we need to go together. Eventually. Throughout this messy election I kept saying, we are among the oldest and strongest democracies on the planet, and we couldn’t have pulled off a smoother, less timeconsuming election than this? All my wife, Janie, had to say was, “hanging chad.” She was, of course, referring
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to the 2000 election which hung on how one interprets ballots only partially punched, producing “hanging chads.” It is my hope that Trump will soon admit defeat, forgo the court challenges, and welcome the Bidens and Harrises into the White House as Obama did for him. And I may need to find some Epsom salts and warm water to soak my aching wrist. Mark W Stoub is an award-winning author of the upcoming memoir “A Vagabond Pastor: Lost and Learning to Love it.” mj.stoub@gmail.com
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Trudy’s Dripping Spring sold to Uchi sushi restaurant owner STAFF REPORT
Some locations of Trudy’s Mexican restaurants, which filed for bankruptcy over the summer, have been purchased by the Hargett Hunter Capital Management equity firm, the Austin Business Journal is reporting. The location on Lone Star Boulevard in Dripping Springs, that closed in 2019, was purchased by Daryl Kunik, owner of Central Austin Management Group and co-owner of the sushi restaurant Uchi, who bought the restaurant for $4.1 million, the Journal said, citing bankruptcy records. The property was sold by Trudy's affiliate Nofalia Inc. According
The Trudy’s Dripping Springs location that closed in 2019 was sold to Daryl Kunik, owner of Central Austin Management Group and co-owner of Uchi sushi restaurant for $4.1 million.
to attorney Steve Sather of Barron & Newburger PC, who represented Trudy's throughout the bankruptcy process. Sather said on Nov. 2 the deal had been finalized and the “money is in the bank.” The hope, he said, is that unsecured creditors of Trudy’s will get a portion of the proceeds. Central Austin Management Group is behind the development of restaurant projects such
as Uchi and sister restaurant Uchiko, the Emo's music venue in the East Riverside Drive area and creative office campus Springdale General in East Austin. Trudy’s has an Austin address at 13059 Four Star Blvd., though it has typically been referred to as the Dripping Springs location. It was most recently appraised for tax purposes at nearly $4.9 million, according to Hays Central Appraisal
District records. The site includes about 4.89 acres, according to bankruptcy documents, while the building has a usable area of 12,435 square feet, according to Hays CAD. But the site also has about 5,000 square feet of patio space. The Dripping Springs/ Southwest Austin location of Trudy's was a money pit for the TexMex restaurant chain. It was losing nearly $1 million a year before it shuttered and was blamed in bankruptcy documents, the Journal wrote, for putting Trudy's in a precarious financial position.
Shared-use sidewalk project now complete on Sawyer Ranch Road STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY – Dripping Springs, D&S Concrete Contractors and Volkert Engineering created a new 1.125-mile shared-use sidewalk on Sawyer Ranch Rd. to provide a safe walking, hiking and bikeway between the High Pointe Community, Sycamore Springs Elementary and Middle School and the Belterra Community. This is a 10-foot sidewalk that allows room for pedestrians and cyclists. This sidewalk is one way to provide safety for the community since the opening of the Sycamore Springs Elementary School in
2017. Approved by voters in the 2016 Road Bond, the project has been completed and is now available for use. Pct. 4 Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith created a virtual ribbon-cutting video to mark the occasion, which can be seen on the county’s YouTube channel. Smith said he is pleased about the completion of the shared-use pathway. “This sidewalk project enhances the access to and connectivity between these communities,” Smith said. “Kids can now more safely bike or walk to school.”
Public input sought on US 290 improvements at Nov. 12 meeting The Texas Department of Transportation will host a virtual public scoping meeting to gather input on proposed improvements on I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. The $4.9 billion improvement project, known as the I-35 Capital Express Central project, proposes adding two nontolled managed lanes in each direction along I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard, with additional flyovers at I-35 and US 290 East. The project also includes various operational and safety enhancements that would reconstruct ramps, bridges and intersections, improve frontage roads, enhance bicycle and pedestrian paths and
accommodate transit. The virtual public scoping meeting will be made available on mobility35openhouse.com beginning Nov. 12 through Dec. 12. Comments must be received by Dec. 12, to be included in the official record. The public may submit comments on the proposed improvements using any of the following methods: • Online: mobility35openhouse.com • Email: my35capex@ txdot.gov • Verbal comment by voicemail: (512) 651-2948 • Mail: I-35 Capital Express Central Project Team, 1608 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703 For easier access to
information on the entire I-35 Capital Express Program, including the Capital Express North and South projects, TxDOT has launched the My35CapEx. com website. This interactive website will provide visitors with up-to-date information to stay informed. It includes details on planned improvements, project maps, answers to frequently asked questions, public meeting materials and reports, and a sign-up form for customized email notifications and project updates. My35CapEx.com is information-rich and optimized for viewing on mobile devices. For inquiries, contact Diann.Hodges@txdot.gov or (512) 284-1425.
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District seeks members for Diversity Advisory Council STAFF REPORT
The new Hays CISD Diversity Advisory Council is forming and seeking members of the public to serve with the group. In June, Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced the creation of the council. “Words are important, but it is action that matters most,” Wright said. “This group will be a standing committee … representing the different voices from our district. They will advise us on important policy and operational recommendations and decisions from the perspective of equity, social justice, fair-
ness, understanding and respect. This new council is not the solution. It will not change hundreds of years of history overnight or by itself. And, it won’t have a global or national reach. It is, however, a start – a step our school district can take on this journey – something we can do right now, at home. Public education is the great equalizer that preserves and makes possible a strong democracy. We need to do all we can to ensure there is no place for hate, racism or discrimination in Hays CISD.” The council will initially consist of 50 members, including 33 campus and department representatives
The Council will support and advise the superintendent on the coordination and development of policies, programs, resources, and methods, which will increase maximum achievement for all students and staff in a multi-cultural, gender equitable environment that is safe for all stakeholders of the Hays CISD community.
and ten students selected by their respective campuses and departments, and seven members of the public (one parent each from elementary, middle, and high school; two com-
munity members; and two business members). The council will support and advise the superintendent on the coordination and development of policies, programs, resources and
methods, which will increase maximum achievement for all students and staff in a multi-cultural, gender equitable environment that is safe for all stakeholders of the Hays CISD community. Of particular focus will be systems and processes in the district that may be unfair or set up barriers for student success. “Our school district consists of nearly 21,000 students, twice as many parents, and some 3,000 employees. We are a rich tapestry of community with people who come from different life experiences, and who represent all colors, abilities,
genders, orientations, and creeds,” Wright said. “We, like all school districts and communities, are no strangers to past wrongs, but our hearts are pure and we remain steadfast in our desire to continue to bend the arc toward justice.” Members of the public interested in applying for one of the seats on the community should complete the online application questionnaire by noon on Friday, Nov. 13 at: www.hayscisd.net/ DAC. Campus and student members of the committee will select the members from the public from the applications received.
County hosts virtual open house for Hillside Terrace Improvements STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is planning for improvements to Hillside Terrace to improve mobility, safety and connectivity. The county invites the public to learn about and participate in a Virtual Open House for the Hillside Terrace Improvements project. The online open house, managed by contractor HNTB, will allow area residents and stakeholders to share
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input on the proposed widening of Hillside improvements to Hillside Terrace with 5’ shoulTerrace, which include: ders from Old Goforth • Reconstruction and Road to FM 2001, widening of Hillside • Intersection improveTerrace as a three-lane ments to Hillside Terroadway with a continrace at IH-35 and Old uous center turn lane Goforth Road, and and shoulders from IH- • Improvements to 35 to Old Goforth Road, Old Goforth Road to • Reconstructing and improve connectivity
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from Buda to Hillside Terrace. “Hillside Terrace is an important roadway in Hays County,” Hays County Commissioner, Pct. 2, Mark Jones said. “Reconstructing and widening the road will provide a safe and effective connection that will meet the needs of the growing community.” Virtual Open House materials are available on the project webpage and
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Wimberley Market Days is back with strong sense of community pride BY SAHAR CHMAIS
WIMBERLEY — Secluded on 20 acres of shaded oaks is one of the largest outdoor markets in the Texas Hill Country, Wimberley Market Days. “We serve” has continued to be the motto of the Wimberley Lions Club, chartered in 1969, in organizing the market that gives back to the community. “It’s all about the community,” Bobby Burris, President of the Wimberley Lions Club said. “There's civic pride in our club, real patriotism in our club. I appreciate the comradery and the community that is found.” Challenging times of the pandemic have hit many, yet the Wimberley Lions did not lose heart. After months of cancelled events, Wimberley Market Days opened its doors once again on Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 to kick off the holiday season. “We usually have 10 months of the year that we have Market Days,” Burris said. “We were down for six months because of COVID. That really is a change for how we do things. It really is our biggest fundraiser for our club.” Proceeds from booth rentals, concession stands, parking lots and hauling go to Wimberley Lions grants that support local programs and nonprofits. The Lions support several community efforts including Chamber of Commerce, Wimberley EMS, Crisis Bread Basket and Friends of the Wimberley Library. Frank Curtis, third Vice President of the Lions, said the grants are also investments in the youth
Over the years, the Wimberley Lions Club has contributed over $4 million to the community to support thousands of people and hundreds of organizations.
of Wimberley. “Our money has historically gone to scholarships for graduating seniors,” Curtis said. “We’ve sent kids overseas during the summer for a cultural exchange program where they meet fellow students all over the world.” Market Days is more than shopping in Wimberley; It’s an experience. Tourists visit from all over with their families to see what the excitement is about, Burris explained. “It becomes almost a tradition for many of the tourists and the families that come to visit not only the market, but also the shops and stores down on the square,” Burris said. “They get to know Wimberley by coming and the whole business community really profits from all of those tourists being there.” While the market typically hosts about 500 booths with 200 volunteers, there were only about 350 booths and less than 50 volunteers due to safety regulations on Nov. 7. Mandatory face shields or face masks and six-foot social distancing were required. Hand sanitizing stations were also implemented for vendors and attendees to maintain necessary precautions throughout the market. Despite all the emotional stress, the pandemic has taught families to spend time
together with every chance they get because there are only so many hours in each day. “There’s so many that come into Wimberley,” Curtis told the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch. “We are noticing this year that a lot of people were coming for the first time to Market Days. We think that’s related to being cooped up with the virus, people are ready to get out and try something new.” The Wimberley Lions are hopeful to have the next Market Days on Dec. 5, dependent on the mayor’s approval.
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Police Blotter The following is a tally of all calls made to law enforcement within Hays County between Oct 30th - Nov 5th, 2020.
Below is a sample of events reported by law enforcement from Oct 30th - Nov 5th, 2020. The location is where the event was reported or responded to and may not necessarily be where the event occured.
911 Investigation ................................................................................103 Accident ................................................................................................32 Accident Fleet.........................................................................................2 Accident Hit and Run .............................................................................9 ACO Abandoned Animal ........................................................................2 ACO Barking ...........................................................................................2 ACO Bite Case ........................................................................................6 ACO Cruelty Neglect ..............................................................................5 ACO Deceased Animal ...........................................................................2 ACO Follow Up .......................................................................................8 ACO Information Call..............................................................................6 ACO Injured / Sick ................................................................................22 ACO Loose Livestock ...........................................................................16 ACO Other...............................................................................................2 ACO Stray .............................................................................................10 ACO Unrestrained Animal ......................................................................8 ACO Vicious Animal ...............................................................................7 ACO Wildlife............................................................................................4 Alarm Bank .............................................................................................1 Alarm Business .....................................................................................30 Alarm Residental ..................................................................................38 Alcohol Violation .....................................................................................1 Assault .................................................................................................52 Assist EMS/Fire ....................................................................................20 Assist Outside Agency .........................................................................14 BMV.........................................................................................................7 Burglary Building ....................................................................................1 Burglary Residence ................................................................................1 Cancell Without Assignment..................................................................1 Child Safety Incident ..............................................................................1 Citizen Assist/Service Call ...................................................................58 Civil Matter..............................................................................................7 Code Compliance ...................................................................................1 Community Contact .............................................................................34 CPS Referral ...........................................................................................7 Damaged Property .................................................................................4 Death Investigation ................................................................................7 Drug Offences.........................................................................................1 Forgery/Fraud .......................................................................................16 Harassment/Stalking ............................................................................15 Identity Theft...........................................................................................5 Illegal Dumping .......................................................................................1 Inpersonating ..........................................................................................2 Information............................................................................................31 Law Enforcement ...................................................................................8 Lost / Found Property ............................................................................1 Mental Health .......................................................................................10 Missing Person/Runaway ......................................................................7 Noise Complaint ...................................................................................43 Other .....................................................................................................13 Patrol/Premise Check ........................................................................309 Reckless Driving ...................................................................................42 Recovery Stolen Property ......................................................................3 Supplement/Follow Up.........................................................................57 Suspicious Activity ...............................................................................62 Theft/Stolen ..........................................................................................21 Threat ......................................................................................................9 Traffic/Roadway....................................................................................45 Traffic Stop..........................................................................................445 Tresspassing ...........................................................................................7 Violation of Order....................................................................................1 Warrent Service ......................................................................................5 Weapon .................................................................................................14
Date/Time 10/30/2020 6:10 10/30/2020 9:12 10/30/2020 12:36 10/30/2020 15:29 10/30/2020 16:07 10/30/2020 21:24 10/30/2020 11:50 10/30/2020 15:12 10/30/2020 21:31 10/30/2020 22:30 10/30/2020 23:10 10/30/2020 10:12 10/31/2020 8:44 10/31/2020 10:48 10/31/2020 15:23 10/31/2020 17:40 10/31/2020 17:54 10/31/2020 0:29 10/31/2020 0:37 10/31/2020 5:58 10/31/2020 11:37 10/31/2020 11:42 10/31/2020 15:06 10/31/2020 8:06 10/31/2020 18:05 10/31/2020 21:49 11/1/2020 1:06 11/1/2020 1:29 11/1/2020 17:59 11/1/2020 20:17 11/1/2020 0:04 11/1/2020 0:20 11/1/2020 0:22 11/1/2020 0:28 11/1/2020 0:47 11/1/2020 0:57 11/1/2020 1:44 11/1/2020 1:58 11/1/2020 3:38 11/1/2020 8:45 11/1/2020 12:18 11/1/2020 12:45 11/1/2020 15:09 11/1/2020 16:10 11/1/2020 16:47 11/1/2020 18:59 11/1/2020 23:27 11/1/2020 14:15 11/1/2020 14:35 11/1/2020 20:20 11/2/2020 12:00 11/2/2020 15:55 11/2/2020 18:35 11/2/2020 19:42 11/2/2020 20:14 11/3/2020 1:05 11/2/2020 9:15 11/2/2020 10:19 11/2/2020 11:05 11/2/2020 13:13 11/2/2020 16:27 11/2/2020 18:00 11/2/2020 22:06 11/2/2020 0:56 11/3/2020 1:43 11/2/2020 8:12 11/2/2020 8:34 11/2/2020 10:35 11/2/2020 14:17 11/2/2020 17:56 11/4/2020 11:54 11/4/2020 13:00 11/4/2020 15:09 11/4/2020 16:41 11/4/2020 16:58 11/4/2020 21:05 11/4/2020 11:37 11/4/2020 12:48 11/4/2020 13:10 11/4/2020 14:29 11/4/2020 17:11 11/4/2020 17:11 11/4/2020 18:02 11/5/2020 15:01
Type Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Harassment Harassment Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Harassment Harassment Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Harassment Harassment Harassment Harassment Harassment Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Accident Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Assault Accident
Location SANDSTONE TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 CABELAS DR/IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 W RR 150/RR 12, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 N FM 1626/RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 N FM 1626, BUDA, TX 78610 0, TX 198 SB KATIE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 LANGE RD a , WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 FISCHER STORE RD, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 FRIENDSHIP RD, KYLE, TX 78640 SAVANNAH CIR, KYLE, TX 78640 CRESTMONT LN, KYLE, TX 78640 S OLD STAGECOACH RD, KYLE, TX 78640 RR 1826/CRYSTAL HILL DR, AUSTIN, TX 78737 SPANISH TRL/EAGLE BROOK LN W RR 150 100, KYLE, TX 78640 E US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 SUNRISE DR, KYLE, TX 78640 HIGH RD, KYLE, TX 78640 SOUTHPOINT DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 ALPINE TRL, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 SUNRISE DR, KYLE, TX 78640 BLACK CAP RUN, BUDA, TX 78610 GOFORTH RD, KYLE, TX 78640 SATTERWHITE RD, BUDA, TX 78610 JACK RABBIT LN, BUDA, TX 78610 WHATABURGER 123 WINDY HILL RD/PALOMINO RD, KYLE, TX 78640 E US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 MATHIAS LN A, KYLE, TX 78640 HIGH RD, KYLE, TX 78640 ANDESITE TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 SAVANNAH CIR, KYLE, TX 78640 CABELAS DR 936, BUDA, TX 78610 NAUTICAL LOOP, KYLE, TX 78640 NANDINA DR, BUDA, TX 78610 ROYSTON RD, BUDA, TX 78610 LEADTREE LOOP, BUDA, TX 78610 VERMILION MARBLE TRL, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 12, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 HEB WIMBERLEY 12 S OLD BASTROP HWY, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 ROCKWOOD DR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 FOUNDERS RDG, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 SANTA FE RUN, KYLE, TX 78640 IH 35, BUDA, TX 78610 HEB BUDA 35 CLIMBING WAY, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 ALPINE TRL, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 PRAIRIE WIND DR, KYLE, TX 78640 RR 12, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 E US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 FM 2001, BUDA, TX 78610 HUGO RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 JERRYS LN, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 12/W US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 RR 1826/KINNIKINIK LOOP, AUSTIN, TX 78737 RR 1826/BARSANA RD, AUSTIN, TX 78737 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, BUDA, TX 78610 SHETLAND LN, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 FRESNO SPGS, BUDA, TX 78610 HY RD, BUDA, TX 78610 WAYSIDE DR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 W FITZHUGH RD, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 SANTA FE RUN, KYLE, TX 78640 TOBIN DR, BUDA, TX 78610 BOXCAR PATH, KYLE, TX 78640 HIGHLAND RD, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 W EL CAMINO REAL, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 RR 12, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 S STAGECOACH TRL, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 INDUSTRIAL WAY DR, BUDA, TX 78610 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610 HUNTER RD/CENTERPOINT RD, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 CAMINO REAL, KYLE, TX 78640 RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 W US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 DS GROCERY N FM 1626, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 967, BUDA, TX 78610 E US 290, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 TRANQUILITY MTN, BUDA, TX 78610 GREENFIELD RD, KYLE, TX 78640 RR 967 buda, BUDA, TX 78610 RR 967 buda, BUDA, TX 78610 SPANISH OAK TRL, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 MAIN ST, BUDA, TX 78610
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Paul Crume, the Mark Twain of Texas “Big D,” a popular fixture on the front page of the Dallas Morning News for nearly a quarter of century, appeared in print for the last time on Nov. 13, 1975. One winter night in 1952, Paul Crume came home from work and announced to his wife Marion, “They’ve asked me to start writing a new column.” “They” were his bosses at the Dallas newspaper, where he had worked for the past 16 years. “What kind?” was the first question that came to mind. Her husband thought for a moment before answering, “They’re not exactly sure, but they want something that will add a personal touch to the front page.” A couple of weeks later on Feb. 17, 1952, the 500word feature chock-full of wit, wisdom and homespun philosophy began winning the hearts and minds of a loyal legion of readers. The Morning News got what it asked for and so much more with “Big D.” Six-year-old Paul Crume left Arkansas in a covered wagon (no kidding!) with his mother, father and six siblings
road for one day.” Since Lariat had no Texas schools, the bright student rode the bus to FarHistory well, the Parmer County by Bartee Haile seat, for his education. Although college was out of the question for his in 1918. They passed cash-strapped parents, through the Lone Star he refused to give up on State in a yearlong search his dream of attending for greener pastures bethe University of Texas in fore finally settling down faraway Austin. on a small farm in the Crume washed dishes Texas Panhandle. at night and weekends to The closest community pay for his tuition, books was Lariat, a dusty hamand living expenses. Aflet of a hundred hardy ter his sophomore year at souls 84 miles northwest UT, college life got a little of Lubbock. Crume would easier with the help of share his fond memories several instructors, who of growing up “in the recognized the potential suburbs of Lariat” and of the promising student. enjoyed bringing to life Two renowned prothe colorful characters of fessors took the eager his childhood. beaver from the PanhanIn one of his Laridle under their respective at-themed columns, he wings: J. Frank Dobie, the reminisced about the famous folklorist, and daily mail delivery by the historian Walter Prescott Santa Fe Railroad. The Webb, author of the passenger train never classics The Texas Rangcame to a complete stop ers and The Great Plains. but slowed down just Both instilled in Crume long enough for the mail an appreciation for the bag to be “heaved into largely ignored history the nearby cotton field.” and culture of Texas and “That was all for the the American Southwest. day,” Crume wrote. “And Webb went a step furthat was good. After all ther by selecting Crume that excitement, we had as his student grader and had about all we could assistant. The modest take of the Santa Fe Railcompensation from the
two positions eased the financial pressure on the struggling undergraduate and allowed him to think more about his future than where his next meal and rent money were coming from. As graduation loomed in the spring of 1936, Professor Webb inquired about Crume’s post-college plans. He was troubled by his prize pupil’s answer that he had his heart set on finding entry-level employment with a New York City newspaper. The last thing Walter Prescott Webb wanted to see was his protege letting his gift go to waste in the Big Apple. However, rather than try to change Crume’s mind, he took the indirect approach of suggesting that he stop by the Dallas Morning News on his way east. Crume never suspected a thing that hot afternoon in June 1936, when he walked into the offices of the Big D daily and asked to see the editor. Webb had called ahead and advised vice-president Ted Dealey, “Sign him up, if you can. Talk him out of going to New York. We need his talent in Texas.” Dealey stuck to the script
Brown Santa asking elves to get off the shelf for toy drive STAFF REPORT
Alternatively, toys can also be picked up from the residence or business of donors if convenient. Money contributions in the form of a check or money order made payable to “Hays County Brown Santa” can be mailed to: Hays County Brown Santa P.O. Box 1475 San Marcos, TX 78667 Payments can also be made on Venmo or the Square. Go to the Hays County Brown Santa Facebook page to make the donation on the site. All toys will be wrapped on Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon and on Dec. 14 & 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Children are welcome to help out. Social distancing and masks will be required. This year, families seeking assistance will need to pick up their food and toys on a designated day, time and location. When signing up, they will be given that information. In the past, deputies and helpers delivered the toys and food directly to the family’s homes. Those interested in assisting in the Brown Santa program or making a cash donation may contact Lt. Dennis Gutierrez at 512-393-7877.
But that has been on a weekly schedule not the daily demand Crume had to satisfy. He turned in 8,000 installments of “Big D” right on time though usually with only seconds to spare, a truly remarkable record. Paul Crume kept on writing until three days before his death from cancer in November 1975. Death was the subject of his last “Big D,” an understandable choice since he could probably hear the Grim Reaper knocking on the door. Bartee welcomes your comments and questions at barteehaile@gmail.com or P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393 and invites you to visit barteehaile.com.
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and ended a lengthy conversation with the words: “Go to work tomorrow.” And that was what Paul Crume did. Except for four years military service in World War II, he spent his entire career with The Morning News. He took the idea of a six-days-a-week, frontpage column and made it a must-read at breakfast tables not only in Dallas but across the Lone Star State. Growing up in Dallas in the Fifties and Sixties, I too from a young age looked forward to my daily dose of “Big D” in my morning paper. As I close in on 2,000 columns of my own, I take pride in having never missed – knock on wood! – a deadline.
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PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM Dripping Springs’ Shel Hudson (3) picks off one of his two pass interceptions off of Lehman quarterback Joey Guajardo last Friday night at Tiger Stadium. Payton Howe (5) helps defend on the play for the Tigers.
Tigers tame Lobos 57-7 BY SEAN ALLEN
fensive back Shel Hudson captured the first interDRIPPING SPRINGS ception of the season, – Entering the game, setting up Lawyer to score Dripping Springs Tiger on an 8-yard jet sweep. junior wide receiver Noah The Tigers remained Lawyer had only two reefficient with two scores ceptions on the season. on back-to-back drives to By the end of the first increase their lead to 48-0 half Friday, he more than at halftime. eclipsed those numbers The Lobos slowed the when he hauled in a trio Tigers to start the second of scores that helped the half and took advantage Tigers notch a 57-7 win thereafter. Freshman wide over the Lehman Lobos. receiver Kyree Payton The Lobo (2-4) offense helped breath life into had no answer for Driphis team, catching a pass ping Springs' (5-1) defrom junior quarterback fense in the first half and Joey Guajardo on a 38managed just 62 yards of yard reception to help total offense. narrow the deficit to 48-7. The Tigers, on the other Less than two minutes hand, scored and scored later, the Tigers added to quickly to bring the team their lead via a 26-yard up by two scores on first touchdown pass from quarter touchdown passes Novosad to Alford. Tiger from sophomore quarter- senior kicker Coleman back Austin Novosad to Chapman powered in a Lawyer and senior wide 46-yard field goal to end receiver Cameron O'Bathe scoring at 57-7. nan. Dripping Springs Novosad led the way then capitalized on a by going 20 of 24 passLobo fumble when junior ing for 312 yards and a running back Preston Alcareer high six touchford punched in a 4-yard downs. Lawyer hauled in touchdown run. a career-high five recepNot to be outdone by tions for 134 yards with his teammates, junior de- two touchdowns and an
DISTRICT 12-5A, DIVISION I STANDINGS
Dripping Springs 3-0 Johnson 3-0 SA Harlandale 1-1 Seguin 1-1 NB Canyon 1-1 SA Veterans Memorial 1-2 SA McCollum 0-2 Lehman 0-3
additional score on the ground. Alford ran for 103 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown along with scoring on a reception. Lobo quarterback Joey Guajardo completed 2 of 10 passes for 20 yards and an interception. Dripping Springs' Nov. 12 contest against San Antonio Veterans Memorial was cancelled after the latter school shuttered its football program for two weeks due to a positive COVID-19 case. The Tigers are scheduled to return to action Nov. 20 against San Antonio Harlandale. Lehman returns home in search of its first district win against the Canyon Cougars (5-1, 2-1) on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Hays beats Eagles in 3
All around strong play Friday made the difference for the Hays High volleyball team as it scored a straight set win over the Akins Eagles on senior night at Bales Gym. Hays’ victory ended a two-game skid for the team and was the program’s third win in its last ten games. Hays closed its home schedule Tuesday against Austin High and completes the 2020 season on the road at Lake Travis Friday. Above, an Akins Eagle’s kill attempt met a quick end when senior middle blocker and University of Missouri commit Trista Strasser (right) delivered a block in the first set of Friday’s district tilt at Bales Gym.
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contention at 41-35 with under a minute to play. BUDA – Thirteen Wright went 29 of 49 Westlake 3-0 fourth quarter points for 425 yards and five Lake Travis 3-0 Thursday, paired with touchdowns with one Bowie 2-1 critical defensive stands interception. in the final minutes, The Maroons quickly Hays 3-2 pushed the Hays High seized momentum by Austin 3-2 football team to a thrillsuccessfully securing Del Valle 1-2 ing 41-35 win over the an onside kick and had Akins 0-4 Austin Maroons. one last chance with less San Marcos 0-4 The victory pushed than 30 seconds for a the program a win closer game-winning drive. tum. to a potential playoff But Hays’ defense Hill capitalized with berth with two more disstood firm in the final trict contests remaining. a 26-yard touchdown seconds to escape with Both teams went toe- run to give Hays a 41-28 the victory. lead after a missed extra to-toe in a slugfest that Hays running back point. featured four ties and Quincy Jackson rushed Hill went 12 of 19 two lead changes. Hays for 81 yards on eight and Austin were knotted for 178 yards and three carries and a touchtouchdowns passing and down, with senior wide up at 14-14 at halftime rushed for 106 yards on and remained tied 28receiver Michael Boudo12 carries and a touch28 at the end of three in rushing for 46 yards down. Hays senior wide quarters. on eight carries with Hays gained the upper receiver Bryant Lewis a score. Wide receiver caught seven passes for hand with a go-ahead Cory Vester caught one 103 yards and a touch18-yard fourth quarter pass for 45 yards and a down. touchdown pass from touchdown and senior Austin High, howsenior quarterback Duwide receiver Will Agnew ever, didn’t back down rand Hill to senior wide caught two passes for 27 and quickly responded receiver Will Agnew, yards and a score. which pushed the team’s in less than a minute’s After a bye next week, time. lead to 35-28. Hays travels to play at A six-yard touchdown Del Valle Nov. 20. The Defense played a pivpass thrown by senior otal role on the ensuing Hays football team quarterback and Unidrive as Hays forced returns home Nov. 27 versity of Texas at Austin when it hosts Bowie at Austin into a turnover commit Charles Wright on downs, halting the 7:30 p.m. for the regular pushed Austin back into season finale. team’s offense momen-
Johnson, Dripping Springs awarded forfeits after positive COVID cases STAFF REPORT
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Tigers beat Patriots in 3
The Dripping Springs Tiger volleyball team hosted Veterans Memorial Patriots from San Antonio. The Tigers beat their competition in three straight sets: 25-9, 25-18 and 25-16. The Tigers’ current record for the year is 13-5. Above, DSHS junior Annabelle Crowder (19) and sophomore Natalie Arnold (15) make a block against Veterans Memorial in the 2nd set of the match on Friday night.
Multiple reports of positive COVID-19 cases at a pair of San Antonio-area high schools last week led 12-5A, Division I officials to award the Johnson Jaguars and Dripping Springs Tigers two more forfeit wins. On Nov. 4, Johnson High officials announced their contest against San Antonio Veterans Memorial, which had been set for Nov. 6, was cancelled after the latter campus reported a positive COVID-19 case. As a result, the Veterans Memorial football program will quarantine for a two-week period. Dripping Springs High, which was scheduled to
play Veterans Memorial Nov. 13, was awarded a forfeit win as well. Roughly a day later, on Nov. 5, officials with Harlandale ISD announced Harlandale High's football team will quarantine for a threeweek period after a positive COVID-19 case was reported on that campus. According to a Harlandale ISD press release, the quarantine is being conducted as a precaution and all Harlandale High junior varsity and varsity football games will be suspended until Nov. 20. Harlandale will forfeit its Nov. 13 contest against Johnson and Nov. 20 game against Dripping Springs.
"The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our main priority and we will continue to follow our COVID-19 safety procedures and monitor exposure risks," per the HISD press release. Both Dripping Springs and Johnson will have three of their four district victories come as a result of forfeits. It is unknown at this time if either school will schedule additional games prior to their next scheduled contests. The Tigers’ and Jaguars’ next scheduled contest will be against each other on Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Bob Shelton Stadium.
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Wimberley Texans football team crushes Polar Bears 80-0 STAFF REPORT
169 rushing yards and scored five of WimberDominance in nearly ley's 11 total scores. every phase of the game Six Texans recorded at helped the Wimberley least one carry in the Texans Friday punish game with Moses Wray the Austin Achieve Polar rushing for a team high Bears in an 80-0 demo89 yards on six carlition. ries and a score, while Wimberley's victory Jack Boyle rushed for marks the second time 31 yards and a score. this season the proRushing touchdowns gram has eclipsed the were also scored by 80-point mark in a con- running backs Wyatt test and is the second Franchione, Cameron most points scored in Cayce and Kerrick Lai. program history. Earlier Texan quarterback this season, Wimberley Matthew Tippie went 6 tallied 88 points in a win for 6 for 114 yards and over Manor New Tech. three passing touchProviding a beacon downs. was the Texan ground Special teams proved game which amassed special for the Texans
as Wimberley finished the game with a blocked punt, a blocked field goal and a 56-yard punt return by Josh Prado, who also recorded an interception. Equally strong was the Texan defense which had a 21-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Lai and a 22-yard interception return for a score by Franchione. Wimberley closes the regular season with a 8-3 record as it heads into the 2020 4A, Division II postseason. The Texans begin the playoffs Friday when they travel to play at Smithville at 7:30 p.m.
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Swimmers prepare for district competition at Lobo-hosted meet
It was a sea of blue at the YMCA Moody Natatorium Friday as the Lehman Lobos hosted their second swim meet of the year against competition from Comal ISD. Lehman hosted a tri-meet with Smithson Valley High and Canyon Lake High. The Lobos join all swim programs in preparing for their respective district meets, which will be held in January 2021.
OBITUARIES KLINGEMANN Daniel Eugene Klingemann, 85, died peacefully on Nov. 2 at his home in Buda, Texas. He was born on July 8, 1935 in Austin and was raised a proud
South Austinite. He joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and retired a Chief Master Sergeant in 1973 and served his country in the Vietnam War. He married Peggy Ingram in 1953 and together, they were parents to four children. Dan lived a full and traveled life and married
the absolute love of his life, Patsy Wilson Bryant, in 1985. Their union joined seven children together and was full of love and joy. He loved his family fiercely and made life a humorous journey to all who knew him. His love, humor, kisses and hugs will be greatly missed.
Dan is survived by his wife Patsy, his brother Charles Klingemann (Tina), his children Kim Klingemann Case, Larry Klingemann (Karen), Mike Klingemann and Kelly Klingemann Hughes (Greg), Lara Bryant Campbell (Wallace), Dan Bryant (Jennifer), Paul Bryant (Ellen), 17
Food for families in need available STAFF REPORT
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and you know what that means! Hays County Food Bank is getting ready to hand out holiday meal boxes packed with frozen turkey and pantry staples that can be prepared into a home-cooked holiday feast. It’s been a strange year, but that doesn’t mean celebrating safely around a holiday dinner isn’t possible. The food bank is preparing for its 14th annual Turkeys Tackling Hunger Holiday Meal Box Program, but with safety precautions to ensure
social distancing. The food bank team will be equipped with facemasks, gloves, sanitizer and practice as much safe social distancing as possible to hand out holiday meal boxes to households in need. Meal boxes will be placed into vehicle trunks and truck beds when possible or on top of the vehicle’s hood for the client to place in their vehicle when volunteers are a safe distance away. Every distribution will take place outside and move as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Buda Turkey Trot is another annual tradition
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in Hays County. While the race has been modified for 2020, individuals can still participate. Racers can choose to race virtually or in-person on Thanksgiving morning. They have safety precautions in place and there will be multiple start times. Part of your race fee will be donated to the food bank to help tackle hunger here. To learn more or sign up, visit budaturkeytrot.com. For those wanting more information about Turkeys Tackling Hunger and the holiday meal box program, call (512) 392-8300 or email info@ haysfoodbank.org.
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First Baptist Church-Buda 104 San Marcos St., Buda
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First Baptist Church-Kyle 300 W. Center St., Kyle Hays Hills Baptist Church 1401 FM 1626, Buda
Manchaca Baptist Church Lowden Lane & FM 1626 Immanuel Baptist Church 4000 E. FM 150, 4 miles east of Kyle Center Union Baptist Church Goforth Rd., Buda Primera Mision Bautista Mexicana Kyle Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W. CATHOLIC Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1100 Main Street, Buda
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In 2019, Hays County Food Bank and its 20+ partner agencies distributed over 1 million pounds of food to food insecure households. On average, 2,555 individuals were provided food assistance each week. These recipients were senior citizens, children, and many others facing economic challenges. “Food insecurity” refers to the availability of food and one’s access to it. Hays County Food Bank is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the public to perform its mission.
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his aunt Evelyn Plowman, numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews and countless friends. A memorial service was held on Nov.7 at the First Baptist Church in Buda, presided by Pastor Buddy Johnson. A reception followed at the fellowship
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JERROLD SMITH PETERS, Deceased, were issued on October 20, 2020, in Docket No. 20-0303P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hays County, Texas, to: CAROLYN PETERS. The residence of the Independent Executrix is in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, CAROLYN PETERS, Independent Executrix. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o CAROLYN PETERS, Independent Executrix P.O. Box 175 San Marcos, Texas 78667 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Address claims in care of CAROLYN PETERS, Independent Executrix. DATED the 11th day of November, 2020. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: FRANCESCA SCANIO STACEY State Bar No. 24077299 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396-2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 E-Mail: scanios@scaniolaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR CAROLYN PETERS
PROPOSED FLOOD HAZARD DETERMINATIONS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Hays County, Texas, Case No. 20-06-1997P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or
comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www. floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/ BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HAYS CAUSE: 18-2234
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 22nd District Court of HAYS County, Texas September 28,2020, in cause numbered 18-2234, styled Hometown Kyle Homeowners Association, Inc. versus Marshall A. Carrell And Julia R. Carrell on a judgment rendered against versus Marshall A. Carrell And Julia R. Carrell; I did on October 19, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., levy upon as the property of Michael Morales the following described real property:
LOT 28 BLOCK “E”, OF HOMETOWN KYLE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12, PAGE 111, PLAT RECORDS OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS AND KNOWN LOCALLY AS 136 CATALPA COVE KYLE, TEXAS 78640. On December 1, 2020, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Hays County, at the South Door, 712 Stagecoach Trail of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of San Marcos, Texas, I will sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the right, title and interest of Marshall A. Carrell And Julia R. Carrell in and to the real property described above. Dated at Kyle, Hays County, Texas, October 19, 2020. Michael Torres Constable, Pct. 2 Hays County, Texas 5458 FM 2770 Kyle, Texas 78640 by Patrick Chasse, Deputy Notice to Bidders: You are buying whatever interest, if any, the Debtor has in the property. Purchase of the Debtor’s interest in the property may not extinguish any liens or security interests held by other persons. There are no warranties, express or implied, regarding the property being sold, including but not limited to warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Notice to Judgment Debtor: If there is any property, real or personal, you want to point out for levy in lieu of the above described property, you must contact this office immediately.
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NOTICE OF DISTRICT PETITION TCEQ INTERNAL CONTROL NO. D-07302020-050 PETITION. M/I Homes of Austin, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company and Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Buda Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Hays County (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 168.883 acres located within Hays, Texas; and (4) all of the land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits of Buda. By Ordinance No. 2020-12, passed and adopted on June 2, 2020 the Buda, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code §54.016. The territory to be included in the proposed District is set forth in a metes and bounds description designated as Exhibit “A” and is depicted in the vicinity map designated as Exhibit “B,” both of which are attached to this document. The petition further states that is the proposed district will design, construct, acquire, maintain, extend, finance, and issue bonds for : (1) a water works and sanitary sewer system for domestic and commercial purposes; (2) works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the District, and to control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters; (3) such other additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises as are consistent with all of the purposes for which the District is created and; (4) the design, acquisition, construction, financing, and issuance of bonds for roads and improvements in aid of roads. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $32,053,148. However, the financial analysis in the application was based on $40,220,000 ($22,760,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $17,460,000 for roads). CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the Petitioners and the TCEQ lnternal Control Number; (3) the statement “I/we request a contested case hearing”; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your prorperty relative to the proposed District’s boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. INFORMATION. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public lnterest Counsel, MC-103, at the same address. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our web site http://www.tceq.texas.gov/. Issued: October 23, 2020 See Exhibits A&B, next page
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PUBLIC NOTICES, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 15.819 acres of property located at along S. Old Stagecoach Road, Kyle, TX 78640. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1527-PC.
NOTICE OF RULES Reunion Ranch Water Control and Improvement District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas (the “District”) has adopted Rules the Regulations Governing Water and Sanitary Sewer Facilities, Service Lines, Connections, Erosion Control and District Property (the “Rules”) governing the design, installation and inspection of all connections and taps made to the District’s water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system, the limitations of the flow of waste into the sanitary sewer system, protection of all facilities which are part of the District’s waterworks and sanitary sewer system, and the enforcement of these
Rules. The foregoing Rules of the District provide for penalties for violations. The Rules, pursuant to Texas Water Code §49.004, impose the following civil penalties for breach of any rule or regulation of the District: The violator shall pay the District twice the costs the District has sustained due to the violation up to $10,000.00. A penalty is in addition to any other penalty provided by the laws of this State and may be enforced by complaints filed in the appropriate court of jurisdiction in the county in which the District’s principal office or meeting place is located. Under Section 51.128 of the Texas Water Code, rules adopted by the District are recognized by the courts in the same manner as penal ordinances of a city, which may be enforced under Texas Local Government Code §54.012. If the District prevails in any suit to enforce the Rules, it may, in the same action, recover any reasonable fees for attorneys, expert witnesses and other costs incurred by the District before the court. The amount of the attorneys’ fees shall be fixed by the court. Such civil penalties shall be in addition to any other
remedy or penalty provided by state law, including a civil action for injunctive or other relief. A customer found in violation of the Rules shall be liable to the District for all expenses borne by the District including laboratory fees, legal fees, engineering fees and other costs incurred by the District in establishing the violation and resolving the cause of the violation. A customer found in violation of these Rules who causes or contributes to a violation by the District’s Sanitary Sewer Collection System of effluent parameters shall be liable to the District for all expenses or penalties borne by the District, including legal and engineering fees related to any lawsuit filed by federal, state or local authorities regarding violations by the District of effluent parameters applicable to the District’s Sanitary Sewer Collection System. In connection with violations of Erosion Control (Article X of the Rules), failure to adhere to such Erosion Control requirements will subject the violator to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first violation and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for the second and subsequent violations
per lot per day to be paid by the builder, developer, corporation or other entity or individual who violates such Rules, to be paid to the District. In addition, the District may also impose the cost of replacement of District property or the cost associated with trash removal plus a 15% administrative fee for violations of the Erosion Control requirements. Pursuant to Texas Water Code §51.241, a person who violates the Rules commits a criminal offense classified by statute as a Class C Misdemeanor and is subject to criminal prosecution. Any violations of the Rules may be reported to local authorities and/or prosecutors. Persons prosecuted for violation of the Rules shall also be subject to any additional federal, state and local criminal and penal provisions. Each method of enforcing the Rules is cumulative of the others, and the exercise of any rights hereunder shall not divest the District of any other rights of enforcement or remedies. Nothing in the Rules shall be construed as a waiver of the District’s right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of the Rules, and to seek all remedies and
damages as allowed by law. Other violations of the Rules may result in termination of services. The full text of the Rules is on file in the principal office of the District, c/o Willatt & Flickinger, PLLC, 12912 Hill Country Boulevard, Ste. F-232, Austin, Texas 78738, Phone: (512) 476-6604, where it may be read by any interested person. Persons who want a copy may contact that office.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL “Hays CISD is Requesting Proposals for RFP #12102001VL Medical Safety Supplies and Equipment. Proposals will be accepted until 12-11-2020 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Specifications are available in the HCISD Purchasing Office (512-2682141 ext. 45092) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proposal responses must be submitted on the Public Purchasing website https://www.publicpurchase. com/by the date and time indicated above. Late Bids will be returned unopened. The HCISD Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive
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.)
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SPECIAL ELECTION BOND ELECTION RESULTS:
Proposition G, that would amend the City Charter to grant the City Council authority to make non-substantive revisions to the City Charter for numbering, spelling, grammar, cross-references and punctuation without obtaining separate approval of the voters in a Charter amendment election, passed with 65.78% or 9,845 votes. For more information, go to CityofKyle.com/ElectionResults.
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and to conform annexation and disannexation procedures to state law, passed A special election was with 74.68% or 11,385 votes. held for Proposition A and Proposition D, that Proposition B. Both Prop A would amend the City and Prop B passed. Charter to provide that Proposition A, which the election precincts for sought approval for the city elections are those issuance of $37 million in established by ordinance general obligation bonds or state law and to provide to fund the design, conthat City Hall may be one struction and equipping of of the polling places during a new Public Safety Center city elections, passed with that would be located on 89.35% or 13,933 votes. Marketplace Avenue at Proposition E, that Kohler’s Crossing, passed would amend the City with 55.49% or 9,225 votes. Charter to authorize the Proposition B, which City Council to call elecsought approval for the tions on ballot propositions issuance of $10 million in that are nonbinding in general obligation bonds to nature when the council wishes to obtain an inforfund property acquisition, mal indication of the city’s planning, designing, developing, constructing, im- voters on an issue, passed with 69.82% or 10,402 votes. proving, and equipping of Proposition F, that a Regional Sportsplex and would amend the City Festival Grounds as well as improvements to the Plum Charter to provide that police department procedures Creek recreational trail and policies will be subject east of I-35 and improvements to Gregg-Clarke Park to review and modification by the City Council, including construction of skatepark and amenities at to require the Police Chief to provide the City CounAsh Pavilion, passed with cil with an annual report 56.23% or 9,190 votes. about police department operations, and to provide SPECIAL CHARTER for the City Council to AMENDMENT ELECTION establish a committee with RESULTS: oversight over standard A special election was operating policies and stratheld to vote on Home Rule egies, data sharing and use Charter Amendments. All of resources of the police passed. department for the purpose Proposition C, that of promoting public safety, would amend the City transparency and crime reCharter to require consent duction through communito annexation of land by the ty policing models, passed city as required by state law with 76.90% or 12,031 votes.
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Manager Kenneth Williams said. “This is a difficult time for all of us. Using a portion of the city of Buda’s CARES Act funding for education comes naturally in resolving the challenges we all face in dealing with Covid-19. The Buda City Council, administration and staff are proud to help in this small way.” School districts across the region have faced increased costs this year due to COVID-19. Hays CISD serves more than 20,000 students, including students in Buda. “We have always enjoyed a strong partnership with the city of Buda. That friendship and cooperation is more important than ever as we work together to navigate the uncertainty and added expenses related to the
COVID pandemic,” Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright said. “I am grateful for the contribution the city is making. The money will allow us to continue to keep our students and teachers safe. I like to say to my school district family that we are stronger together. That sentiment extends to our city partners as well. The impact of this pandemic is far reaching and entrenched. It’s larger than any one entity and I am proud to be on a team that includes the city of Buda.” Hays CISD will need to provide documentation of expenses to the city no later than Nov. 30. This will ensure that the city is able to comply with its grant requirements through the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
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Continued from pg. 1 secure information from Kirill Belchenko, along with his mother and stepfather, that led to the issuance of three arrest warrants for arson of a vehicle,” Mendenhall said. “There was also physical evidence at the scene that was collected and sent to the state crime lab for analysis.” In the probable cause affidavit seeking an arrest warrant, Mendenhall said, “Belchenko’s behavior poses a clear hazard to the safety of the citizens in the
area and to area property owners.” Mendenhall credits Hays County Deputy Fire Marshals and HCSO deputies with collecting the evidence and statements from Belchenko that aided in securing the three arrest warrants. “Investigations of this nature can take time and legwork to get it right,” Mendenhall said. “I’m grateful to the investigative team for their diligence in securing this arrest.”
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Rural Texas struggles with digital divide If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of dying. In its first report to the Texas Legislature, the Governor’s Broadband Development Council called for the creation of a state broadband plan and a state broadband office. Texas is one of six states without a plan for enhancing broadband access. The pandemic has highlighted the need for broadband connectivity and emphasized it is a critical issue for the state’s rural and unserved areas, according to the report. Almost 1 million Texans do not have access to broadband at home, and rural Texans represent about 90 percent of that number. The report is spotlighted in a panel discussion I moderated for the Texas Tribune as part of its virtual symposium on “The Future of Rural Texas.” All of the free sessions will be broadcast at noon Nov. 9-13 at texastribune.org, and recordings also will be available.
Harris, also served as a panelist. She is Texas Capitol program director for Connected Nation, a Highlights nonprofit that has been by Chris Cobler mapping broadband availability to make the need clear. The lack of broadband “The reason that is so access “is particularly important is a lot of fedproblematic for those eral funding is based off who need to attend of whether you show up school virtually, visit a as your community bedoctor online or work re- ing served or unserved,” motely, either due to the Harris said. COVID-19 pandemic or Panelist Charlie other factors,” the report Cano, CEO of Etex noted. Telephone Cooperative Panelist Annette Guti- near Longview, said his errez, executive direccompany has successfultor of the Rio Grande ly pivoted to providing Council of Governments, broadband via fiber caencouraged rural Texans bling but still has about to band together in their 50 percent of its market towns and regions to ad- yet to connect. Federvocate for broadband ac- al and state incentives cess of at least 25 mbps need to keep encouragspeed. Public-private ing the rural buildout, he partnerships are critical said. for success, she said. The question is wheth“I like to think of myer this can occur stateself as an optimistic per- wide quickly enough to son, and so with COVID help rural Texas, which the silver lining in all of has suffered from steep this is that we have to population declines for do better, we have to be the past 70 years. A bibetter prepared,” Gutier- partisan group of 88 lawrez said. makers recently wrote to A member of the govGov. Greg Abbott to urge ernor’s council, Jennifer him to act immediately
to address the problem. Cano said he moved from Austin to a small town to raise his family because “I love the emotional connection you get with a small-town community.” He wants the solutions to focus on small-town providers like his that are invested in their communities. “There already are some providers that are doing a really good job ...,” Cano said. “They just need some additional help.” Other topics for the “The Future of Rural Texas” sessions: rural Texas and the 87th Legislature; rural public education; rural higher education; rural health care; building a strong economy; preserving natural resources; and the view from rural Texas.
President Trump defeated Joe Biden in Texas by 6 percentage points, which was less than his 9-point victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016. Mitt Romney won Texas by 16 points in 2012. Predictions of a stronger Democratic showing in the state proved to be mostly off the mark. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn easily defeated M.J. Hegar, state Republicans held on to their solid majority in both houses of the state Legislature, and GOP incumbents in Congress held all their seats. Voter turnout topped 66 percent, the best showing in Texas since 1992’s presidential race, when George H. Bush and Ross Perot attracted intense interest and brought 72 percent of
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DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas – Members of Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals are rolling up their sleeves and priming their paint brushes to help Red Arena with a “wild” new look featuring jungle animals. Built of wood, these animal shapes will serve as interactive stations where riders can engage their physical therapy skills by throwing beanbags into their mouths or tossing rings around their tails. Agents will bring the animals to life by painting the precut figures with bright, colorful paint. The group will also donate $500 to Red Arena’s programs which provide multiple equine therapies for those with disabilities. “Red Arena does so much for children and adults in our community,” said Edith Austin, chair of the Charitable Giving Committee. “We are honored to be able to give back and support their efforts.” According to Red Arena CEO and Founder Jennifer Young, the generosity of groups like the real estate company enables the nonprofit to provide low cost or free services for dozens
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