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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVII No. 8
Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
25,000 gallons spill near FM 150 BY MOSES LEOS III
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Tigers stun Wildcats in last-second victory
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A referee watches as Dripping Springs’ Keith Mitchhart split two Wildcat defenders to hang on to a 15-yard pass from quarterback Reese Johnson to win the game for the Tigers with :04 seconds remaining on the clock against Angleton. The play started with :14 seconds in the game and the Tigers facing a fourth-down and six. See story on page 4.
LAGNIAPPE EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
Enjoy more than 100 lighted exhibits created by Wimberley businesses and organizations at this annual trail Nov. 26-Dec. 29. Roast a marshmallow at the Yule Log, listen to live music and meet Santa. Get details at emilyann.org
Lisa Avery at Wimberly library
The public is invited to join local author Lisa Avery at the Wimberley Village Library, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m., as she reads from her book of poetry, “Beautifully Naked. At Last,” which explores her powerful journey shifting fear to freedom. Her accessible yet challenging and hopeful words convey, through her journey, that all things are possible. Books will be available for sell and signing following the reading.
LAGNIAPPE, 8
Open space big factor in new development BY JONATHAN GONZALEZ
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After a year of development, the city of Dripping Springs moved forward with Phase 2 of the Headwaters development construction plan after the completion of Phase 1, which began in late 2015. The city recently approved a Planned Development District that regulates the type of development within the District. The Headwaters property includes more than 1,500 acres of undeveloped land, which the owner intends to develop as a “master-planned, mixed-use community that will include commercial and residential uses, together with open space and environmental preservation areas,” according to Rick Coneway, Dripping Springs directory of public works and development. Projects in the development area include a new Dripping Springs ISD campus and over 1,000 single-family homesites with 1,000 acres of open space from the 1,337-acre residential area. Also included will be 167 acres for a proposed Commercial/Open Space development located along U.S. Highway 290. “The City was first approached by the developer in 2004,” Coneway said. “The property changed hands a couple of times and development began again in earnest in 2014.” WFC Headwaters Owner VII, L.P. is the owner/developer of the property. Consultants engaged for the planning and design of the residential development were RVI and Doucet & Associates, Inc. The new owner/developer sought amendments to the original development agreement, which were approved after much discussion. The general contractor for construction of the public
Open Space (1,022.77 acres) Lots and Street Right-of-Ways (303.17 acres) Commercial (166.13 acres) Elementary School (1,588 acres) Fire/EMS (1.73 acres)
utilities, streets and drainage is C. C. Carlton Industries, Ltd. Wastewater collection and treatment will be on site and disposal will be by subsurface irrigation. “The developer created the Headwaters Municipal Utility District to provide water and wastewater services to the development among other statutory services provided by law … [since] this property is subject to the City’s regulations including zoning,” Coneway said. City staff, along with the city attorney and other officials, participated in the original negotiations for the development agreement and the subsequent amendments. The city’s Public Works and Development Department has reviewed and approved all of the proposed construction plans including inspection and acceptance of construction.
Headwaters fast facts 1,500 1,000 167 1,000 .33 1 1
acres total acres open space acres commercial/ open space single-family home sites acres per home site new DSISD elementary school campus new fire/EMS station
Negotiations are underway for amendments to the development agreement. Planning and design has already begun for development of the first phase of the commercial tract.
The city of Dripping Springs is investigating the unauthorized discharge of approximately 25,000 gallons of treated effluent that flowed from a city drip irrigation field to nearby property. Ginger Faught, Dripping Springs deputy city administrator, said the incident occurred in a field located in the 23000 block of FM 150 in Dripping Springs late Monday. She said the city was informed of the issue around 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.
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County votes split by IH 35 BY JEFF BARTON
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There’s a strong correlation between how you see the future of the country and where you live in a divided Hays County. Along the Interstate 35 corridor and, especially, in the voting precincts east of the highway or around the college in San Marcos, most people voted for Hillary Clinton for President, for a Democrat for Congress, and in favor of public safety bonds. Moving west and north of I-35, voters were more and more likely to support Donald Trump, a Republican for Congress, and – with a few exceptions – to vote against the county’s bond Proposition 1 for public safety. In far southeastern Hays, Precinct 414 runs along a major gateway entrance to San Marcos and the Texas State campus, along I-35 and up Hopkins past the football stadium along roads thick with college apartment housing and a few neighborhoods inhabited heavily by African-Americans and Latinos. Trump won just 21.6 percent of the vote there. It’s an area defined in part by where the San Marcos and Blanco rivers meet the black-land prairie. At the opposite end of Hays County, in the northwest corner, in the affluent, large-lot subdivisions tucked among the rugged hills of the Pedernales River, President-elect Trump won 61 percent of the vote – and won 60 and 62 percent in the adjoining precincts, his best showing except
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Dash away, dash away, out of my way Y ou’d never know by visiting stores or listening to the radio, but Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Y’all remember Thanksgiving, right? The day friends and family gather to stuff themselves of delicious vittles, watch some football, eat more turkey and pumpkin pie, and pass out on the sofa before 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, but I believe retailers think of Thanksgiving as a red-headed step-child to Father Christmas. I saw Christmas stuff in stores as I was searching for last-minute Halloween decorations. I’m sorry, but isn’t October a tad early to be promoting Christmas?
From the Crow’s Nest by Clint Younts
Since I am in a festive mood, I thought I’d give y’all a serving of my Thanksgiving Crow to get you in the spirit of this holiday. I normally write my Christmas poem in December, but I think Thanksgiving needs a little promoting. T’was the week before Thanksgiving, when driving my truck, I might just miss the holiday rush with a little luck. A Honey-do list was hung on the refrigerator door.
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For months, stores had Christmas décor stacked along the wall. Dash away, dash away, I don’t want to hear “Deck the Hall”.
As I turned on the radio, there arose such a clatter, I listened closely to hear what was the matter. And what to my waxy ears did I hear But that silly song about a red-nose reindeer! Say it ain’t so! It’s too early this year To be listening to songs of holiday cheer.
I might be a bit grumpy, but speaking for myself, It’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving and not the jolly old elf. My eyes may still twinkle, tho’ slightly puffy. My cheeks are a bit fuzzy, my nose quite stuffy. My droll little mouth smells of Old Crow, The stubble on my chin is white as snow. I have a broad face and an empty belly, That growls at the thought of peanut butter and jelly.
More Frosty, more Rudolph. More “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night”. Now playing on radios and in stores. That just ain’t right!
I spoke not word but went straight to work. We filled that shopping cart and paid the clerk. Then stomping the gas pedal with my boot, Out of the parking lot my truck did scoot. As I drove through traffic like a scared rabbit, I shouted to all, “It’s Thanksgiving, dagnabbit!
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Continued from pg. 1 for a smaller precinct on RR 12, heading west out of San Marcos between the county seat and Wimberley, where he won 66 percent. In between these extremes is a gradient that runs largely along a southeast-northwest axis: voters move from being skeptical of Donald Trump and supportive of county bonds in the southeast to supportive of Trump and skeptical of the bonds in the northwest. In the greater San Marcos area, even including Republican-leaning suburbs outside the city proper, Trump won just 36 percent of the vote, but the Prop 1 bond for a renovated jail and improved 9-1-1 system won 56 percent of the vote. In greater Dripping Springs-Driftwood, Trump won 60 percent of the vote but Proposition 1 managed a little less than 45 percent. Wimberley, another Republican stronghold, a little further to the south, gave Trump a little less – 58 percent – and Proposition 1 a little more – 51 percent. The 9-1-1 improvements were particularly important to Wimberley emergency responders who have been hit hard by flooding in the past few years. Moving north along the interstate corridor in eastern Hays County, Kyle area residents gave just 44 percent of their votes to Trump and split almost evenly on the Proposition 1 bond, with 49.6 percent supporting it. The biggest percentage votes for both Hillary Clinton and the public safety bond came mostly on the east side, in Old Town and in Plum Creek. Western neighborhoods in the Kyle area, like Hometown Kyle, Arroyo Ranch, and Precinct 225, which includes Mountain City-Meadow Woods as well as subdi-
We were headed back to the store once more. Maw wearing her flip-flops, me a John Deere cap, Wishin’ I was back home takin’ me a nap.
visions out FM 150 west, tended to give bigger margins to Trump and voted against Proposition 1. In northeast Hays County, Buda was divided. Voters in greater Buda gave 49 percent to both Trump and Proposition 1. Again, voters on the east side of I-35 were more likely to favor Clinton and Prop 1 than voters on the west side of Buda, where voters in Precinct 232 (Ruby Ranch, Oak Forrest, parts of Hays Country Oaks) voted 62 percent for Trump and just 44 percent for Proposition 1. County-wide Trump won 46.9 percent of the vote to 46 percent for Clinton. In the three Congressional districts that partition Hays County, Republicans won 47 percent of the vote compared to 46 percent for Democrats. Proposition 1 passed narrowly, with 51 percent in favor. So Hays County, like the nation, was divided on election day. There was a point of common ground, to some extent. The second county bond proposition, aimed at improving roads and sidewalks and attacking traffic congestion, won 54 percent of the vote and carried all four commissioner precincts in Hays County. Even with roads, however, some split in the county was evident. Proposition 2 carried every voting box in San Marcos, Buda, and east of Interstate 35. Despite winning some boxes to the west, the only voting precincts where Proposition 2 lost were west of Buda and on the west side of Kyle (very narrowly, 49 percent in three different boxes), farther out FM 150 west in Kyle (44 percent), and in three boxes in the Dripping Springs-Driftwood area, though even here the road bonds won between 45 and 50 percent.
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Locals prep for Small Biz Saturday BY MOSES LEOS III
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Small business is life for Wimberley resident and Dovetails owner Sheri Fowlie. Having grown up in a family that owned a small business in Maine, Fowlie believes small, local business is the “heartbeat of America.” As Small Business Saturday (SBS) approaches on Nov. 26, Fowlie and many others continue extol the virtues of shopping local. “I have so many loyal customers that shop locally, which is incredible,” Fowlie said. “People say, ‘I don’t’ want to go to big box stores because I don’t get waited on or they don’t suggest things.’ I think small businesses are part of America.” Sherrie Parks, Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce executive director, said the public is becoming
“I have so many loyal customers that shop locally, which is incredible ... People say, ‘I don’t’ want to go to big box stores because I don’t get waited on or they don’t suggest things.’ I think small businesses are part of America.” – Sheri Fowlie, owner of Dovetails of Wimberley
more aware of shopping local as opposed to larger, “big-box stores.” SBS was created in 2009 by the American Express company at the height of the recession, according to 2014 article in Forbes. The event, which takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, helps raise awareness for local businesses across the country. Parks said the event was a great promotional day to bring attention to shopping small. “They understand people who own small businesses are neighbors and friends and they
Obituary LINES Robert “Bob” Edward Lines, 71, of Dripping Springs, died peacefully in his home on November 16, 2016, surrounded by loved ones throughout his final hours. Bob was born in Richland, Georgia on March 29, 1945 to Wayne Everette Lines and Azlie Reinscheld, but grew up in Pleasantville, Ohio and considered that his hometown. He played football in high school and started working at Anchor Hocking Glass Company soon after. Bob met Zelma Lorraine Pierce and dated long distance until they married on April 24, 1964. To avoid being drafted, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 25, 1966 and served 21 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Superintendent. During his active duty in the Air Force, Bob was stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany for 4 years, moving to Homestead Air Force Base in Miami for 4 years, then to Lakenheath Air Force Base in England for another 4 years and chose Austin as his final tour of duty. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant while stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base in September 1987. Bob then worked as an aircraft re-fueler and maintenance technician until securing a position at the United States Post Office, where he worked as a mail processor/handler
for another 18 years, retiring again in March of 2007. Bob was a devoted husband and a wonderful father, spending a majority of his time with his wife, Lorraine and only child, Robin Deanne. While living overseas, the family took many vacations and trips, exploring the countries they were surrounded by including Austria, France, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom. He particularly liked visiting the castles in England. Travelling was always a passion for Bob and Lorraine, they bought several RVs and spent most of their time visiting the Army Corp of Engineer Parks located throughout the United States. They sold their home in South Austin to move into their RV while Bob still worked at the Post Office and finally settled in Dripping Springs in November 1998, where the family shared a nice piece of property that became the homestead where he came to rest this past week. Bob is preceded in death by his mother, Azlie Wolfe, his brother, “Mayor” Richie Lines and sister, Katherine Mason, all of Ohio and his loving wife, Zelma Lorraine Lines. Bob is survived by his only child, Robin Lines McAdams, of Dripping Springs. Many thanks and fond thoughts to Chad and all the nurses at Fresenius Medical Center, whom provided endless support and care for us while Bob was on home hemodialysis, which improved his quality of life and strengthened the bond with Robin for the past 2 1/2 years.
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want to support each other,” Parks said. This year, the chamber and the Dripping Springs Lions Club have partnered for the Hill Country Gift Tour, which will be held on SBS. Parks said social media has a “big impact” for small businesses and trying to raise awareness, whether through Facebook, Twitter or INstagram. Partnering social media advertising with other advertising avenues, such as newspaper advertising, helps solidify the need to shop local. “It solidifies in mind
the need to go by that store and see what’s new,” Parks said. Fowlie said one important aspect that may work for small businesses is knowing their customer bases and working to create an identity from that base. But Fowlie said she avoids trying to compete with the larger retail chains. By finding a specific identity, Fowlie
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believes small businesses can cater to local crowds. “We treat people like we would want to be and better when we go into a shop,” Fowlie said. “Because everyone is special and everyone is one of a kind.” Fowlie said she
cannot imagine America without small businesses. But she also understands that small businesses must also change with the times when necessary. Certain attributes, such as trying on an article of clothing, which cannot be done through online shopping, also helps small businesses, Fowlie said. Parks said small business has a niche to fill and that people appreciate a level of customer service they may not find at a larger store. “It’s not that a big box store is bad, but it comes down to customer service and relationship,” Parks said. “People appreciate the customer service and people they do business with.”
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Sports Third time’s the charm
Wimberley eliminates Sinton 21-14 BY MOSES LEOS III
Tied with Sinton 14-14, Wimberley quarterback Jo Jo Weeks steps into the end zone for a touchdown to give the Texans a 21-14 lead with 1:18 remaining in the fourth quarter. Weeks, who had 27 yards rushing, also scored on a 5-yard run and connected with Cade Stover for a touchdown. (photo by Wayland D. Clark, wfotos. com)
Family spirit brings together Tiger hoops team BY MOSES LEOS III
playing as a team and playing together.” Dripping Springs, which went 15-18 in 2015, Fostering cohesion is returns several players inwhat Dripping Springs cluding senior Nick Breen, head boys basketball Harley Preston and Cullen coach Craig Swannack Young. hopes can Breen result in was selected “They success for as second the Tigers in team all understand 2016. 25-5A last While year despite they’re here only two playing for one starters only half of return, district purpose and the Swannack slate due to said the that’s playing injury. Presteam, which ton, who is as a team blends the team junior varcaptain, and playing sity players improved with varsity “dramaticaltogether.” talent, has ly over the bought into summer,” –Craig Swannack, the concept Swannack Tiger head boys that family said. basketball is key. “(Pres“Mixing ton) had two groups together, it’s a great first half of the about having a family season but missed the environment and having second half due to injury,” us all pull forward in one Swannack said. “We’re direction and one unit,” happy to see them both Swannack said. “They on the floor and playing understand they’re here TIGER HOOPS, 5 for one purpose and that’s news@haysfreepress.com
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Revenge was a dish best served cold for the Wimberley Texans Friday at Edgewood ISD Stadium. A late touchdown scored in the waning minutes allowed Wimberley to claim a 21-14 win over a Sinton Pirates program that had ended Texan playoff hopes the last two seasons. With the win, Wimberley advances to play Cuero in the regional quarterfinals Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Heroes Stadium. “Anytime you advance in the playoffs, it’s special. We felt something extra this time,” Texan head coach Doug Warren said. “These guys were the thorn in our side for the last two years … there was a bit of that revenge factor that made it a little more sweet.” Defense was the focus as neither
“Anytime you advance in the playoffs, it’s special. We felt something extra this time ... These guys were the thorn in our side for the last two years … there was a bit of that revenge factor that made it a little more sweet.” –Doug Warren, Texas head coach
offense was able to generate momentum. Wimberley, led by quarterback JoJo Weeks and running back Thomas Carruthers, was limited by a stout Sinton defense. Warren said the coaching staff knew it was going to be a challenge running the ball as Sinton blitzed often and moved around frequently. But Weeks ran in a five yard first-quarter touchdown to tie the score at 7-7. Wimberley’s defense, however, was equally as stingy. Sinton, led by quarterback Colt Gorman, struggled against a Texan defense that forced two turnovers on downs. “All year long, it’s been the same thing with those guys. They keep hanging in there and giving us a chance to win
the ball game,” Warren said. “They pinned us back deep and we hung on and kept fighting.” Both offenses went dormant until the fourth quarter. Wimberley took control by focusing efforts through the air and by spreading the field. The Texans worked to exploit the Sinton secondary. Short passes were effective for Wimberley, which orchestrated a nine-play drive that featured five throwing plays. Warren said focusing on the pass game was essential as the Texans had several running backs battling injuries. They did so by running formations that featured five wide receivers. “It was a way to spread them out and make some quick throws,” Warren said. “And if they break a tackle, they can
go down the sideline.” Wimberley got the upper hand when Weeks tossed a touchdown pass that gave Wimberley a 14-7 lead with six minutes left in the game. Sinton responded right back less than a minute later. Gorman orchestrated a quick three-play drive, which culminated with him running a 5-yard touchdown run to tie the score at 14-14. Weeks and the Texan offense snuffed out the Pirates with a debilitating four-minute drive. Weeks closed the eight-play drive with a six-yard touchdown run that gave Wimberley a 21-14 lead they didn’t let go. “I thought I was going to be tackled,” Weeks said. “But I was falling, so I ran in and scored the touchdown. It was a great experience.” Wimberley now eyes a meeting with an unbeaten Cuero team in the third round. The chance to practice around the Thanksgiving holiday is what Warren and his team is most thankful for. “All you do is play football and eat with your brothers,” linebacker Ben Garza said. “There’s nothing greater than that.”
The miracle in San Marcos Tiger football moves on to next round BY MOSES LEOS III
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There was much prayer involved when Dripping Springs head coach Galen Zimmerman watched his Tigers face a season-defining crossroad in Saturday’s area round playoff game at Bobcat Stadium. Dripping Springs, which trailed 11-6 to the Angleton Wildcats, faced 4th down and 5 at the 15-yard-line with 14 seconds left in the game. The Tigers needed a miracle. And by God, they got it. A desperation heave flung by Tiger senior quarterback Reese Johnson floated into the hands of junior Keith Mitchhart. The go-ahead score, a 15-yard touchdown pass, allowed Dripping Springs to escape with a 12-11 win. For Mitchhart, the moment played out a fantasy many young football fans dream of. “That’s something every kid dreams about,” Mitchhart said. “Today, it came true. It’s so awesome.”
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Dripping Springs’ defense (l-r) Noah Orr, Brittan Howeth and Beau Collins (42) surrounded and then gang tackled Angleton’s Jason Williams. “Our defense was outstanding,” said Tigers’ Head Coach Galen Zimmerman after the 12-11 win. The Tigers’ defense kept Angleton from scoring when they stopped the Wildcats on two fourth-down occasions.
Guiding the Tigers was a defense that limited Angleton’s powerful Wing-T rushing attack to 207 yards. Angleton running back Tameric Williams rushed for a team high 94 yards, while Zekoma Hall gained 48 yards and a touchdown. Zimmerman said effort and passion were attributes the defense
used to stop Angleton, along with a “great week of practice.” Tiger senior defensive lineman McKenly O’Neal, who tallied 22 tackles, said the defense focused on Angleton’s three main run plays it ran consistently. “Our coaches called great plays,” O’Neal said. “Our linebackers did a phenominal job and
let the defensive lineman play up front, while the safeties and cornerbacks were there to keep them honest.” Angleton’s defense, however, was equally as miserly as it held Dripping Springs’ high-powered offense to a pedestrian 306 total yards.
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Education 48 Tigers named AP scholars SUBMITTED REPORT
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Characters on parade at Walnut Springs Elementary School Students and teachers at Walnut Springs Elementary dressed in costumes representing characters from books they have read recently for the school’s annual Literacy Parade.
Little Tigers learn skills at annual Colonial Fair Each year fifth-graders at Dripping Springs Elementary learn about colonial life in America and share with parents and classmates at the Colonial Fair. Each student researches and learns about a specific aspect of colonial times, such as bread-making, blacksmithing, cabin building and weaving. In photo, Ava Wiese shares what she has learned about “milk painting.”
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Continued from pg. 4 Tiger basketball again.” Also joining the group of returners is McKenly O’Neal, who will participate following the conclusion of the football season. “We have solid returners from last year,” he said. “We are excited to see what’s to come.” Swannack said ensuring everyone stays disciplined is also a critical attribute. But doing the “little things right all the time” is an equally important factor as well. Fundamentals to focus on include blocking out, making sound passes and taking easier shots, Swannack said. “We want to put good habits in place so they’re permanent before we get into the district schedule, before we look at the outcome of games,” Swannack said. District play will also be a change of pace for the
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Richard Milliron gets a good look at the basket for a two-point shot as Lehman’s Tracy Malrey defends the goal. The Tigers were outscored in the final period 20-14 but held on to win 67-54.
Tiger team as well. After six years of playing the likes of Cedar Park, Vista Ridge and Leander, the Tigers shift their district focus south to Alamo Heights, Boerne Champion and Kerrville Tivy. All three of the latter
teams reached the postseason in 2015. “I think we’re excited about this new district, but one of the concerns is we know the travel is going to be tough and the schedule is a challenge,” Swannack said.
The drip irrigation system that suffered an issue in the field was working on a full treatment cycle that spreads treated effluent to 40 zones, Faught said. It's believed only two irrigation zones were being dosed overnight. As a result, treated effluent pooled and saturated the ground, which then led to the effluent eventually leaving the site. The city is unsure at this time if the issue is a mechanical or operator error.
The effluent, which was treated effluent and had chlorine residual in it, flowed to a “couple of lots” in the Howard Ranch subdivision, Faught said. City officials contacted nearby property owners as soon as they became aware of the incident. Cleanup will not be required by TCEQ as the effluent was treated, Faught said. The city is following appropriate procedures and will continue to evaluate the situation, according to the release.
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Continued from pg. 1 According to a press release, the event was reported at the City’s South Regional Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal Facility. Upon notification, the city informed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which is working with the city’s treatment plant operator to determine the cause of the issue. There are no safety or public health risks associated with the event, according to the release.
Dripping Springs High School students performed extremely well on Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered in the spring of 2016, according to a report from the College Board. Of the total exams taken by DSHS students, 71.6 percent of tests received scores of 3, 4, or 5, which can earn credit at most colleges and universities. In 2016, 476 students took a total of 787 AP exams at Dripping Springs High School. In addition to AP opportunities offered at DSHS, many students take dual-enrollment that allow them to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. By the end of the 201415 school year, 100 juniors had earned 12 credit hours at ACC and 97 seniors had completed 24 credit hours. One hundred and twenty-six students from DSHS received recognition for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered last spring; some of those honored are current seniors and some are 2016 graduates. AP Scholar Awards are presented on several different levels based on average score on the exams and the
cumulative number of tests taken. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. For DSHS, many of those recognized are graduates from the Class of 2015, while others are now seniors or juniors. Dripping Springs High School had six National AP Scholars, which represents the highest level of recognition. The National AP Scholar Award means the students earned an average grade of 4 or higher on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more exams. Recipients were Class of 2016 members Hayden Anderson, Gabrielle Chavez, Ashni Clayton, Evan Gabrielsen, Thomas Shively and Cole Waldron. The AP Scholar with Distinction Award was earned by 50 DSHS students who scored an average of 3.5 or higher on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more tests. Dripping Springs High School had 22 students named AP Scholars with Honor, which means they received an average score of at least 3.25 on all exams, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more. A total of 48 DSHS students were honored as AP Scholars, a status that is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
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Businesses brace for new overtime rules BY MOSES LEOS III
According to the DOL, roughly 4.2 million workers will have overtime protection as a result of the updates. Approximately 56 percent of those employees, or 2.4 million, are women, according to the DOL website. In Texas, roughly 370,000 workers would be eligible for overtime protection as a result of the update, which will also affect nonprofit organizations. In addition, a mechanism was established for updating the salary threshold every three years to “ensure that they continue to provide useful and effective tests for exemption.” The DOL estimated employers will spend roughly $592.7 million to comply with the new rule, according to information on the Society for Human Resource website. The new rules, however, has led 21 states, including Texas, to file a lawsuit against the DOL, where they seek a preliminary and temporary injunction as they believe the new rules are unlawful. In addition, the U.S.
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Federal changes are on the horizon as updates to the standards regulating overtime pay are slated to go into effect Dec. 1. But concern is rising for some as the changes may in turn cause employers to cut employees in order to meet the new standard. On May 16, President Barack Obama announced publication of the Department of Labor’s “Final Rule” updating overtime regulations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor website. The regulations increase the salary threshold for most white-collar workers to be entitled for overtime pay from roughly $23,000 per year to $47,476 per year. The new salary level was set at the 40th percentile of earnings of full-time salaried workers in the “lowest-wage Census region,” which is the south. The total compensation requirement for highly compensated employees (HCE) was raised from $100,000 to $134,000.
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“I think it’s going to have to have a huge impact on small businesses ... They’re going to have to tighten the way they track employee hours.” – Sherrie Parks, Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce executive director
Chamber of Commerce, along with more than 50 business groups, filed a separate lawsuit challenging the DOL’s new rule. Sherrie Parks, Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce executive director, said one concern she had was small businesses not understanding the nuances of the changes. She said
small businesses will have to figure out which employees could be exempt or non-exempt and begin tracking hours. “I think it’s going to have to have a huge impact on small businesses,” Parks said. “They’re going to have to tighten the way they track employee hours.”
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ear Terese, I’m going to be listing my home over the holidays. A friend has told me to spruce up the exterior of my home, specifically my siding. Besides painting, what exterior treatments do you recommend? Mae
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Dear Dave, It can be awkward to explain to a seller that has loved a property why it may be useful to market it as a “tear down”. If the home needs a variety of major upgrades, electrical, plumbing, roofing, or foundation issues, renovations may cost more that the home is worth when evaluated against nearby comparable properties. Some neighborhoods become more valuable for their locations and they may have very old homes. Sometime buyers may prefer to build more contemporary homes in a prime location. Often these homes receive cash offers, which keeps bank appraisals, inspections, and repairs from becoming possible obstacles to overcome before closing. The location, land,
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Dear Mae, There are several items you can address on the exterior of your home to improve the appearance and protect your investment. Besides painting, if you have rock, stone, or brick, a good washing of dirt & bugs with a good scrub will help. Be careful if you use power washing, it can strip off paint and seep thru old windows. If you have siding, not brick or stone, you’ll want to be extra cautious and take good care of the exterior of the home. Keep foliage away from the home and make sure no plants are
Dear Terese, A friend told me my parent’s old home is a candidate for a “tear down”. Why would anyone want
and simply the fact that improvements such as electrical, wastewater, and water availability are in place will add value. It is important to research the zoning, historic preservation, and building codes for property to help a buyer make an informed decision. Tip of the day: For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. –Ralph Waldo Emerson Terese Peabody, Broker Associate, Stanberry & Associates GRI, CRS, ABR, SRES, CNE, GREEN, CLHMS 400 Hwy 290 W, B-101, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 terese@stanberry.com, www.tpeabody.com 512894-3488 office, 512-6997711 cell
She added businesses would have to make provisions for some employees if they can’t pay for overtime. The chamber, however, is working to help members and non-members alike prepare themselves for the change. She said the chamber is keeping in touch with attorneys who specialize in employment law and can help businesses. Earlier this month, an attorney from Jackson Lewis law firm spoke at the chamber luncheon and identified what specifics business owners should look at. “We have a couple of attorneys in our membership that can help,” Parks said. For Parks, awareness of the upcoming changes is important.“The less prepared you are, the more detrimental it’s going to be,” she said. J.R. Gonzales, Buda Area Chamber of Commerce Managing Director,
is concerned about the threshold increase, which he said was raised 113 percent “virtually overnight.” His concern extended to businesses that attempt to get employees exempt from the new overtime laws to the new standard. He said the result could cost companies money, which could lead to employers cutting hours, potentially turning full-time employees to part time. While he was hesitant to say the new law could place companies out of business, Gonzales said the burden falls upon businesses, especially small business owners. He said the new rule would affect the bottom line for some companies. “(Businesses) have to do more number crunching. Some businesses it may not affect that much, while others it may adversely affect them,” Gonzales said. “It may be two to three years before it stabilizes.”
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Tiger Football Continued from pg. 4
Hindering the Tigers were miscues that stunted momentum. The Tigers lost three fumbles, while also committing eight penalties for 82 yards. Johnson said the Angleton defense had “speed everywhere.” “We had some stuff working. It was more of they had a great defense and they had some great plays,” Johnson said. “We thought we would be able to get it, but they’re fast all the way around.” After a scoreless first quarter, Dripping Springs took the lead following a ten-yard rushing touchdown by Johnson, who finished with 108 rushing yards and 158 passing yards. But disaster struck on the ensuing point after touchdown attempt as an Angleton defender blocked the kick. Hall snagged the block and returned it for two points. Dripping Springs led 6-2 at halftime. The baseball-style score continued after Angleton tallied a fourth quarter field goal, which cut Drip-
ping Springs’ lead to 6-5. But a constant theme on the day was the grit of a Tiger defense that came up with a pair of critical goal line stands in the game that kept Angleton off the scoreboard. “All week long, we were prepared to bow our necks. We knew we were going to get in some tight situations on fourth down and we were going to hit them in the mouth,” O’Neal said. Angleton, however, kept fighting and delivered what many believed to be the decisive blow late in the fourth quarter. A lost Tiger fumble late in the game turned into a five play, 13-yard Wildcat scoring drive, which was capped off with a Hall one-yard touchdown run. Angleton led 11-6 but failed to score on a twopoint conversion. With three minutes left, Dripping Springs worked to orchestrate a final drive to get back in the game. They almost let the chance slip away. Facing 4th-down and 20 deep in Angleton territory, Johnson con-
verted by scrambling to avoid pressure before finding Mitchhart on an improbable play to keep the season alive. “I saw that he wasn’t open, but he had some space, so I threw it to him,” Johnson said. “I knew that he has some of the best hands on the team. He came down with it with a guy in his face.” From there, the rest is history. With the win, Dripping Springs advances to play Mission Veterans Memorial on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. It marks one of the first times a Dripping Springs football team has won 11 games in a season. For Zimmerman, the chance to play after Thanksgiving is moment the team relishes. The ability to watch his players come together as a team in the clutch was equally as meaningful. “What you call isn’t as important as having 11 kids on the field that believe in each other, make plays and don’t give up,” he said.
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This annual event will feature an old-fashioned holiday celebration on Mercer Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts booths, kids games and activities, a trackless train and pony rides, photos with Santa Claus and more. The annual Lighting of the Tree will be held at the Triangle at 6:15 p.m.
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Budafest proceeds are distributed to non-profits in and around Buda.
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Christmas carolers representing local churches and schools will serenade with heart-warming, traditional Christmas Carols at the tree lighting ceremony.
Nar Anon Family Group
Dripping Springs Nar Anon Family Group will meet beginning Dec. 6, at the DS United Methodist Church on Ranch Road 12 in the annex build-
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Sights and Sounds
Enjoy four full evenings of holiday festivities at San Marcos Plaza Park Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Highlights include carnival rides, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa, local school performances and a food court.
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