DECEMBER 23, 2020 CHRISTMAS!
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Students to vote on new mascot in January BY MEGAN WEHRING
HAYS CISD — After the selection process was on hold for a few months, the new mascot for Hays High School will be selected by
students when they return to school in January, following the winter break. Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright said the new mascot selection is slated for on or before Feb. 1, 2021,
to plan for all potential spending costs. “The students will be making that decision between Jan. 4 and Feb. 1,” Wright said. “We can order new band uniforms, ath-
letic uniforms and replace logos at the school.” The ‘Rebel’ is out as the mascot of Hays High School due to controversial connotations. The process to find a new one was
tractions for the Hays High School football playoffs. The estimated cost for the new mascot and rebranding of Hays High School is $800,000, according to Wright.
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COVID longhaulers
STAFF REPORT
‘It’s not in your mind’ BY SAHAR CHMAIS It started off as a mild COVID-19 infection – night sweats but no fever, joint aches, pressure on the sinuses and a loss of smell. Kris Allison, a 44-year-old pole vaulting coach who has taught local athletes from Hays, Dripping Springs and Wimberley ISDs and throughout the nation, thought that after 10 days of unpleasant symptoms he had defeated the virus. He got back 85% to 90% of his health, but after a month, his health began to decline. Allison got infected in July and five months later, he is still feeling long-haul symptoms of COVID-19. “As weeks and months rolled over, I felt bad,” Allison explained his symptoms, “body aches all over, random pain in my joints and my knuckles. Then I did some research and learned about long haulers. Then saw the term brain fog and thought ‘wow, there’s the name.’ When I would
originally delayed to focus on opening in-person school back in September. Wright also explained the district also wanted to hold off on replacing the mascot to prevent any dis-
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Kris Allison shows a vaulter a problem on her takeoff at the Carl Lewis Invitational Track Meet at the University of Houston. Allison has taught vaulters from throughout Hays County – and throughout the nation.
“As weeks and months rolled over, I felt bad, body aches all over, random pain in my joints and my knuckles. Then I did some research and learned about long haulers. Then saw the term brain fog and thought ‘wow, there’s the name.’ When I would start a task I could not get organized, felt like I was chasing my tail.”
universities have been studying long haulers and creating groups for them, but that is not an accessible option for everyone. There is some difficulty in understanding these side effects of the virus, but Dr. Jack Bissett, an infectious disease specialist at Ascension Seton, spoke about what he knows and what people should be aware of. –Kris Allison, pole vaulting coach who contracted COVID-19 First of all, Bissett wants people to understart a task I could not get finish anything, left him stand the limitations organized, felt like I was feeling confused, tired of what we know about chasing my tail.” and with little motivation. COVID-19, let alone the Allison has Attention It is unknown how long-hauler phenomeDeficit Disorder (ADD) many people become non. People crave quick which he has been treatlong haulers, or what answers in this fast-paced ing, but having brain fog factors yield these society, but the virus is made him feel far worse. symptoms. Some peofairly new with much to He said it made him inef- ple, like Allison, are be uncovered, Bissett ficient and unproductive; generally healthy with said. he could only squeeze out no morbidity issues and Keeping this in mind, a few hours of work in his still get long-haul sympBissett then divulged day. Brain fog made it dif- toms. So far, the factors ficult for Allison to start or are mysterious. Some LONG HAULERS, 7
DSISD bond projects near completion STAFF REPORT Remaining projects from the 2018 bond program for the Dripping Springs Independent School district are moving ahead. The latest of the projects includes the expansion/ renovation of the Transportation Center, construction of new Walnut Springs Elementary, renovations to Dripping Springs Middle School, construction of new elementary school on Darden Hill Road, and conversion of the old WSE campus to an Administra-
The latest of the projects includes the expansion/renovation of the Transportation Center, construction of new Walnut Springs Elementary, renovations to Dripping Springs Middle School, construction of new elementary school on Darden Hill Road, and conversion of the old WSE campus to an Administration Building. tion Building. The Transportation Center project, which included expansion of shop and
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15-year-old dyslexic author creates book box.
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renovations to office and meeting space, is approxi-
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Trevino’s family members, but pulled a gun A 15-year-old boy during the transaction. is being held for the Trevino was reportedly shooting death of a shot when he tried to 19-year-old graduate of intervene. The susHays High School. pect was taken to the Kyle police found the Hays County Juvenile body of Christopher Tre- Detention Center and vino inside a residence faces charges including on Dusky Thrush Drive murder, aggravated around 1:50 a.m. Satur- assault with a deadly day when responding to weapon, tampering a call of shots fired. with evidence, deadly The suspect had fled conduct, unlawful carry but was later located at of a weapon and iIllegal an apartment complex. discharge of a firearm. Police said the Hays CISD spokessuspect had gone to man Tim Savoy said the the residence to buy marijuana from one of KYLE HOMICIDE, 6
Buda creating incentives for conservation BY SAHAR CHMAIS Buda wants to give its residents incentives to conserve water, and the council took a look at options at its last meeting. Blake Neffendorf, Buda’s water resource coordinator, presented council at its last meeting with a breakdown of the city’s water supply, costs and potential incentive programs. Water from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer is the cheapest supply the city can secure because it does not take a lot of infrastructure to deliver and it does not require a lot of treatment. The city pays the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District 17 cents per 1,000 gallons. However, with the city’s growing population, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer water supply is no longer enough. Other viable water sources are through Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA), Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) which
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“As you use less water, think of it as using Edwards Aquifer water first,” Nefferndorf told the council, “and as you’re using more it’s those additional sources that we have to bring in to provide you with that additional water.” – Blake Neffendorf, Buda’s water resource coordinator
purchases its water from Carrizo Springs in eastern Caldwell County. ARWA and the Carrizo water supplies are not
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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • December 23, 2020
Kyle approves request for smaller front yards, larger backyards BY MEGAN WEHRING
KYLE — Smaller front yards in some lots in Kyle might just get approval. At its last regular meeting, the Kyle City Council approved a request to allow 32 out of the 138 residential lots in the Brooks Ranch Subdivision to have smaller front yards in compensation for larger backyards. The 47-acre tract is located directly behind and southwest of the homes on Mather in Plum Creek and West FM 150. According to the city of Kyle’s subdivision regulations, a portion of these backyards will furnish a drainage or utility
The Kyle City Council approved a request to allow 32 out of the 138 residential lots in the Brooks Ranch Subdivision to have smaller front yards in compensation for larger backyards.
easement which can’t be hindered by sheds, playgrounds or other items. For single-story homes, this gives the backyards about a seven-foot depth. “A seven-foot backyard is nothing to give those future homeowners a place to finally unwind, especially as we’ve seen during COVID,” council member Robert Rizo said. “We need some
outdoor space to give them something in their backyard, a little solitude and their kids can come out to run and be away from the computer and everything else.” The city council’s approval of the request would ultimately reduce the front yard building setback by no more than four feet and it will move the homes closer to the
street, allowing for the additional backyard space. While the front yard reduction would decrease the size of the driveway by no more than four feet, Mayor Travis Mitchell said there would still be room for residents to park. “I’ve had a lot of complaints, and personally I feel the same way, that you have to have a certain amount of driveway in order for it to make sense,” Mitchell said. “If you don’t give them their driveway, they just park on the street which defeats the purpose of a driveway in the first place.”
Roundabout should help traffic flow BY MEGAN WEHRING KYLE – A roundabout is expected to help traffic flow at the new Casetta Ranch subdivision. Community concerns about city construction work were addressed at the Kyle City Council meeting on Dec. 15 when the city manager presented an update on the roundabout construction at Bunton Lane and Goforth Road. “This is a project that occurred because of the development from Casetta Ranch,” city manager Scott Sellers told the city council. “But the city was also requesting better traffic flow especially in light of the additional traffic volume that we will be experiencing in that area.” The construction is intended to provide a solution to the existing limited intersection, which is expected to have more vehicles traveling in and out with the new Casetta
The construction is intended to provide a solution to the existing limited intersection, which is expected to have more vehicles traveling in and out with the new Casetta Ranch Subdivision. The project is approximately 70% complete with the east and west movement expected to be open by the end of year. Ranch Subdivision. The project is approximately 70% complete with the east and west movement expected to be open by the end of year. “Several transportation projects in the area were pushing traffic onto Bebee Road and were really adding more volume of cars to the Bebee/Dacy intersection,” Sellers said. “We were able to identify and acquire a portable traffic or construction signal. We were able to go out to monitor that multiple times.”
Beginning on Dec. 11, Kyle Police officers were stationed to assist with traffic control on Goforth Road, Bebee Road and Dacy Lane. Officers were present Monday through Friday through Dec. 18, when school was released for the holiday break; traffic will continue to be monitored. Residents who live in the area will be mostly affected by the construction, council member Michael Tobias said, but they should be aware that the city is working on a
solution. “I want to thank all of the residents and citizens in that area, especially the neighborhood of Kensington Trails, and all of the other neighborhoods off Goforth,” Tobias said. “I understand your frustration about this and the inconvenience that it is applying to each and every single one of you. Just know that we are doing our best to resolve this issue.” Mayor Travis Mitchell said there needs to be more frequent communication between city staff and the city council when it comes to capital improvement (CIP) and road projects. “There’s a dissonance between what we think is about to happen as a council, what we are projecting to the community is about to happen and what actually happens when these projects get detoured and rerouted in a way that nobody is expecting,” Mitchell said.
City of Kyle park improvements top 2021 wish list BY ANITA MILLER
by Kinder Morgan through an agreement KYLE – Mayor Travis the energy company Mitchell sees green in reached with the city the New Year. Green regarding its Permian as in the $10 million Highway Pipeline), parks bond approved constructing the by voters in Novemlong-planned Heroes ber; green as in how Memorial Park and the landscapes will ap- Central Park at Uppear as residents flock town. to enjoy them in the Next year could wake of much-needed also see upgrades to investment. the trail system on “With the passage the east side of town, of Prop B, as well as the construction of three other cash-fund- a new skate park at ed and planned park Gregg-Clarke Park upgrades, the city has and designing and its hands full,” Mitch- constructing a new ell told the Hays Free regional sportsplex Press/NewsDispatch. and festival grounds His resolution for on the north end of 2021, he said, “is to see town. these parks projects “There is much through to fruition.” work ahead, and I look The specific plans forward to working include upgrading with staff and counthe landscaping on cil to shepherd these the downtown square projects into reality,” (also partially funded Mitchell said.
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being used yet, but will be available in 2023. Accessing these water sources becomes incrementally more expensive because they require more infrastructure to deliver the water. Plus, these water sources require more treatment than Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer water. Costs to get water from other suppliers can cost up to $5 per 1,000 gallons. Buda water users have to pay a base rate of $13/ month, no matter how much water they use. In addition to the base, water customers also pay $3.50 per thousand gallons for the first 6,000 gallons. If a household uses more, the rate per thousand gallons increases. This plan is in place to encourage conservation, explained Neffendorf. “As you use less water, think of it as using Edwards Aquifer water first,” Nefferndorf told the council, “and as you’re using more it’s those additional sources that we have to bring in to provide you with that additional water.” This explanation was used to create a visual, but it does not mean the resident is using Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer water until they reach a certain limit. On average during the winter months, a household uses slightly less than 5,000 gallons. These are the basic water needs and costs residents about $30 a month, including the $13 base fee and the cost of water per thouand gallons. Neffendorf went over many options on how Buda can further give residents incentives to reduce water consumption. “We don’t want to negatively affect people using water for basic needs,” Nef-
“Until I moved to Central Texas. I had no idea how blessed I had been living in so many other places where there was so much water and where the problems were not nearly as complex.” –Terry Cummings, Buda council member
fendorf said, “and we want to keep it as low as possible. There are other ways we can potentially help out some customers in need.” Buda already participates in a program that creates payment plans for struggling residents until they can get back on their feet. Some other suggestions include creating a seasonal charge rate, where gallons in the summer cost more than in the winter. There is also budget billing, where the city averages out a bill over the course of the year, but Neffendorf does not think this option will do much for conservation. Other programs can help senior citizens and veterans. Another suggestion is to round up monthly bills; if someone pays $70.25, it will round up to $71 so the extra can be allocated to customers in need of assistance. Some conservation rebate ideas could also be used as incentives. These include reintroducing the rain barrel program, incentivizing grass removal, installing ultra-high efficiency toilets and more. Mayor Lee Urbanovsky said he is interested in doing a flat rate program. If the city wants everyone to use 6,000 gallons, then they can set that amount at a flat rate of $30 a month. These numbers are just a quick example he came up with. The idea is to incentivize
people to use Edwards Aquifer water instead of going to other sources. Other members agreed that this might be an avenue to explore, but there will be more conversations to come about this complicated issue. “Until I moved to central Texas,” said Council Member Terry Cummings, “I had no idea how blessed I had been living in so many other places where there was so much water and where the problems were not nearly as complex.”
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Christmas Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • December 23, 2020
Dear Santa,
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’Twas the night Crow’s Nest
Carpenter Hill Elementary kids practiced their letter writing skills by applying for jobs as elves in Santa’s workshop. Here’s what some of them had to say. Dear Santa, I would like to be hired as an elf. I would be a great sled navigator, scout elf and maker elf, I am hard working, cooperative and caring. I am an expert at geography, so if you need help navigating the reindeer I am your guy! I know where all 206 countries are. If we get lost I can identify them by their flags. I love a great adventure. If you use me as a scout elf I could teach my family’s kids a lot about math and science. I would hold up signs saying stuff like “3.14159 this Pi followed by 264343 circumference over diameter” Or hide the remote so the dad can not watch sports instead of educational videos, I learned a lot from my own scout elf, Dash. He has shown me how to be a good scout elf. I know I need to be silent and stay still for at 14 hours. From January to November I could be used as a builder elf. I think there is a shortage of good mant and science toys. You could put me in the STEM toy building department. We could build stuff like; LEGO math, base ten blocks, Number blocks toys, snap circuits, human body squishies, chemistry sets, microscopes, and solar system models. I would be a good elf because I am creative, smart, and a hard worker, I hope you hire me! Sincerely, Brady Dear Santa, You should hire me as a elf because I’m helpful, nice and I love Christmas. I make cookies every Christmas, and my family loves them. A great imagination is one of my skills. I have some awesome toy making idea. I’m funny, so no one will be bored working with me. I have some good reasons why you should hire me as a elf. Love, Aster Dear Santa, I want to be a elf. I know how to wrap presents and help people. I am athletic. If you need help I am there for you. I have 2 good hands to help everyone and everything I want to be is a elf. Please. I know how to help everyone. From Easton
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Dear Santa Claus, I found out that you were hiring a new elf this year. I think I would make great elf because I am a good artist. I could give free paintings to all the kids in the world if their on the good list. I am also a really really good engineer. But the most of all I’m really good at loving everyone. PS I would also love to see Mrs. Claus. From Weston
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a beer to be found, my thirst needing to be doused. My stocking was hung on a rusty old nail, In hopes St. Nicholas would bring me Pale Ale. The grandchildren were all home, nestled in bed, While visions of Lone Stars danced in my head.
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Dear Santa, Please hire me I have some reasons why you should. I love to make things so I think I would be good at making toys. I also will h stay focused by Hanna and II won’t stop until I’m smile. done. I also Another reason is I put am generous people before myself. I don’t and I have never be on the mind at all. I love seeing naughty list please hire me the smiles on little children Santa. when they receive their ugly Thank you Christmas sweaters You Cody want it, you got it. Merry Christmas! (consider hiring Dear Santa, me He Hee) I really want to be a elf. Love, Karis I am really good at lots of things. I am insanely creative Dear Santa, and I have built lot’s of stuff. I heard you were hiring I would also be a great some new elves and I think elf because I can stay up I would be a good one working on toys intel 10 PM. because…I am energetic so I grew up with a family that I would be good at making makes a lot of stuff so that toys. I am also generous means I am really good at and love making things to carving. That’s it. Love you give like home made cards Santa I really hope I git hired. and trinkets. I am also By. mischievous. So I would Love Linden make a great elf on the shelf by TPing the Christmas tree. Dear Santa, I think I would make a good Becoming an elf sounds elf. Do you? tough, but I’ll power though Love, Kambrie anything you put in my way. (Christmas is my favorite Dear Santa, holiday. What’s not to like?) I heard you are hiring and There ’s music, baked goods, I kind of want to be an elf. the fires, the smell of a pine One reason I think I would be tree, anything! My second a good elf is because I am reason is I am sweet. I love loving because I am always seeing little children maybe doing nice stuff for other my age getting presents people like making pinatas they want and seeing people for people. I am very creative because I love to create stuff like the vending machine I am working on right now. The last reason is I never give up like when I was trying to learn a song on the panio. I kept trying and I finally did it. I hope this letter makes its way to you safely. Love, Samantha Dear Santa, I think I would make a great elf. I heard you needed help training the reindeer so I could do that. I’m a leader and will do whatever it takes get the reindeer flying fast! I’m tough too, so if one the reindeer kicks me on accident or something like that I’ll be okay! Last I’m creative so if the reindeer didn’t like the way I trained them I could make thing a little more interesting. Sincerely, Timothy Dear Santa, I think I could be a great
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elf. I am hard working in school and at my house. I always try my dest. I am also a kind and loving person so I will be kind to Santa ant the other elves. I am creative. I have a big mind filled with imagination. I also love to bild. So that is why I think I will be a great elf. Love, Eliza Dear Santa, I heard there’s a job to a elf. I’ll tell you 3 reasons I should be an elf! First I’m very, very creative because I can make snow flakes to decorate the Christmas tree. Second I’m FUNNY! I bet I could make the grumpiest people laugh so hard they would make yellow snow Last I’m open hearted because I care about other people and I love love love making people smile. Santa now you know everything about me when you hire I’m up for the job so please please pick me. Love, Dylan Dear Santa, It is me Eden. I heard you were looking for elves! I think I would be prfect for the Job because I want to be a inventer when I grow up so making toys will plinty of practis. I’m also creative and imaginitiv so I can think of toys to make. I also love animals! So I can help with the reindeer! I’m also smart and study hard in school so if theres elf school I will be ready! When ever your ready to pick a elf just remember me. Love, Eden Dear Santa, I heard you were hiring new elves! I’m TOTALLTY going to try out! I think the first reason I should be hired is because I’m mostly respectful and muture. I try to be respectful by listening to people and being kind to them too. I’m mature by not going totally insane but still be positive. Oh I’m also SUPER hyperactive! I’m also pretty bright at Christmas time! Another reason I should be elf is because I (HEART) Christmas!! I care for my scout elf friend Candy Cane! I’m sure you know her. My last reason is I’m hard working! I don’t clean my room all the time but I am hard working! Will I guess I still have some more reasons. One more reason is that I’m atletic and artistic! I also (heart) Music. Even though I’m a human I think you’r “magic” can fix that. If I ever turn into an elf I want my name to be “Holly” or “Noel”. Now that you know almost everything about me I’m ready to be hired! Please please please pick me! Love, Lydia
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With me in my ‘kerchief, coverin’ my mouth and nose I drove to Stripes as fast as my old truck goes. When I pulled up to store, there arose such a clatter, I jumped out of my truck to see what was the matter. Out by the door, a fella was cussin’, “I ain’t wearin’ no mask”, he was fussin’. I stepped up to him, nose to nose, And said, “You’re why all the bars are closed.” He stormed off, cursing some more, While I pulled up my mask and entered the store. When what to my blood-shot eyes did appear, But a smiling old guy, the store manager. A lively old fella, been there for years. Thanked me and offered me free beers. Such a nice guy, kinda short and thick, With a white beard, looking like St. Nick. More rapid than eagles, my choices came, As he listed the beers by their names: “Got Coors, got Bud. Got Busch and Michelob Or Dos Equis, or Pacifico. Corona or Modelo.” To the beer aisle, cases stacked against the wall. “That one and that one. I love them all! So up to the counter my shopping cart flew, Some longnecks, and even some craft brew. As I turned around, the manager I did see Dressed in red coming towards me. He looked like a peddler, holding a sack “Here’s some Slim Jims to go with that six-pack.” His eyes, how they twinkled. “Dimples?” you might ask. I’m sorry. Can’t tell. He’s wearing a mask. He was chubby and plump, a jolly old elf. I’m betting he is a beer drinker himself. And laying a finger aside his nose, With a little push, his mask slightly rose. I sprang to my Chevy, to my friend I gave a wave. Thanked him again for the all gifts he gave. I heard him exclaim as I drove out of sight, You stay safe and have a good night! Merry Christmas, y’all!
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Hays stuns Johnson to reach regional semifinals STAFF REPORT
BUDA – A late fourth quarter touchdown by running back Chris Bruce Friday catapulted the Hays High football team to a thrilling 35-31 area round comeback win over the San Antonio Johnson Jaguars at Bob Shelton Stadium. With the victory, Hays advances to play San Antonio Taft in the regional semifinals Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. at Bob Shelton Stadium. Hays (9-3) trailed 21-7 early in the second frame when Hays senior quarterback Durand Hill tossed an eight-yard touchdown pass to Michael Boudoin, cutting the Johnson lead to 21-14 at halftime. However, Johnson quickly swiped momentum to start the third quarter via a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by wide receiver Caanan Fairley. Johnson led 28-14 before Hays battled right back for 14 unanswered points to draw even. Boudoin kickstarted the rally with a 46-yard touchdown run, followed by a 13-yard touchdown pass from Hill to wide receiver Will Agnew. Hays and Johnson were tied at 28-28 after three quarters. Johnson temporarily broke the stalemate with a 24-yard field goal by kicker Easton Watne, which gave the Jaguars a 31-28 lead. Hays countered with a drive that culminated in a hard-fought 18-yard touchdown run by Bruce, who broke through a stiff Jaguar defensive line and carried multiple Johnson players with him into the end zone. Bruce’s score gave Hays a 35-31 lead
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State-ranked Manvel ousts Tigers in area STAFF REPORT
went 12 of 34 for 214 yards with a touchdown BRYAN – Struggles and two interceptions. in halting the stateBut Manvel recapranked Manvel Mavertured momentum with icks Friday brought the a 14-point barrage to Dripping Springs Tigers’ take a 24-14 lead in the 2020 football campaign third frame. to a close. Dripping Springs Fourteen unancountered with a oneswered Manvel points yard touchdown run by in the final 12-plus Alford, which trimmed minutes of the game al- the Manvel lead to lowed the Mavericks to 24-21. score a 38-21 win over But Manvel sped Dripping Springs at away down the stretch Merrill Green Stadium. with a pair of touchDripping Springs downs to close the snagged an early 7-3 game. first quarter lead when Manvel quarterback quarterback Austin Gabriel Larry went 12 of Novosad tossed an 1819 for 181 yards and two yard touchdown pass to touchdowns through wide receiver Cameron the air Friday. MeanO’Banan. while, the Tiger defense After a Manvel score, struggled to contain Dripping Springs Maverick running backs countered with a fiveJordon Vaughn and yard touchdown run by De’Monte Seymour running back Preston who combined for 272 Alford to take a 14-10 of Manvel’s 384 rushlead. ing yards and a trio of Alford rushed for 126 scores. yards on 21 carries and Manvel outgunned two touchdowns in the Dripping Springs 498game while Novosad 353 yards in the game.
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Johnson faced fourth down and ten with 1:09 remaining in the fourth quarter when Hays’ Will Agnew intercepted this pass intended for Shane Johnson to seal the 35-31 victory over the Jaguars.
with minutes to go. Johnson’s last gasp at a comeback fell short when Agnew snagged an interception in the game’s waning moments to seal the victory. Hays’ Hill went 12 of 15 for 182 yards and two
touchdown passing and rushed for 70 yards on 15 carries with a score. Boudoin rushed for 107 yards on nine carries and a touchdown and caught three passes for 65 yards with one touchdown receiving. Agnew caught
three passes for 38 yards and the score. Meanwhile, Hays’ defense limited Johnson backup quarterback Spencer Hawthorn to 202 yards on 15 of 30 passing and one touchdown with one interception.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT MOORE South Texas Surf Select U14G consists of back row: Damaris Cisneros, Rylee Haplin, Jennovi Diederich, Isabel Templeman, Cameron Thames (Wimberley), Annalise Martinez (San Marcos), Lauren Thomas, Yesenia Cisneros; front row: Angela Chairez (Co-Captain), Anabella Escobar, Audrey Castaneda (Kyle), Emily Morales, Taylor Pattee (Co-Captain - Buda), Ally Juarez (San Marcos), Julianna Parayno, Dylan Watson (Wimberley). Not pictured are: Laina Kolos (Victoria), Naomi Mercado (Kyle), and Ellie Seracen (Fredericksburg).
U14G Surf are runners up in Best of the Best CTX Surf Soccer Club joined it's Texas partner clubs this past weekend in Round Rock, teaming up with El Paso Surf and San Antonio Surf to form what's known as the "Best of the Best of Surf.” Surf is a National club with El Paso, CTX and San Antonio forming the South Texas Surf Select Program that placed 7 teams in the Round Rock Open this weekend. These Regional and National programs are added value to all Surf players as these teams train and play games concurrent with the typical youth club soccer year round calendar.
Forza(Austin). U16B were tournament champions with wins over Royal FC, Lone Star and E2 Prodigy. U16G were semi-finalist and lost by a narrow margin in penalty kicks. U18G were group champions and runner-up after losing narrowly in overtime in the championship game.
CTX SURF PLAYERS WHO MADE THE "BEST OF THE BEST" REGIONAL AND STATE SURF TEAMS:
U14G - Taylor Pattee(Buda), Dylan Watson(Wimberley), Laina Kolos(Victoria), Ellie Sarecen(Fredericksburg), NOTABLE RESULTS: Audrey Castaneda(Kyle), U14G finished runner Cameron Thames(Wimup in the elite girls brack- berley), Naomi Mercaet losing twice to the #1 do(Kyle), Ally Juarez(San team in the state 2-0 and Marcos) and Annalise 1-0. This team had major Martinez(San Marcos). wins over North Texas #1, U14B - Angel GoFC Dallas and North Texas mez(Kyle), Evan Mo#2, Texas Spirit as well as rales(Kyle), Adain Hicka decisive 4-1 win over
ey(Buda) and Dimitri Cooper(Kyle) U16G - Isabella Franchione(Wimberley), Haley Lopez(Kyle) and Kendra Jensen(San Marcos) U16B - Daniel Meza(Kyle) and Joel Meza(Kyle) U18G - Courtney
Alexander(Kyle), Delaney Alexander(Kyle), Lily Torres(Kyle) and Hannah Loya(Kyle) U18B - Alan Gomez(Kyle), Shawn Bell(Canyon Lake), Alejandro Gracia(Spain/Canyon Lake), Danny Jenkins(Victoria) and Joshua Nelson(Canyon Lake)
Hays band performs Moving Forward at state A season-long quest to take on Texas’ best came to fruition for Hays Bands Dec. 15 during a scintillating performance at the UIL 6A Open Class State Marching Contest held at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The performance marked the culmination of a memorable 2020 season that included reaching state for the first time in 11 years – the band’s first at the 6A level – and its eighth trip in program history. The Hays’ band, led by head band director John Rauschuber, performed its 2020 program “Moving Forward,” which is dedicated to the Hays senior class of 2021. Joining the band were a handful of parents, family and supporters who made the trek to San Antonio to cheer on the band during its show, as well as many well-wishers who offered support during an early morning send off. Hays completed its 2020 season with a 17th place finish at State.
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1,000-plus families fed through Kyle’s final food drive of 2020 BY MEGAN WEHRING
that the city of Kyle has taken a proactive apKYLE – The city of Kyle, proach to helping those in partnering with the Central need by partnering with Texas Food Bank, served the Central Texas Food 1,038 households, or 4,505 Bank to bring our mass individuals, through the fi- food distribution events to nal mass food distribution the city,” said Paul Gaither, event of 2020 at Lehman marketing and communiHigh School. cations director for Central “I think that it’s great Texas Food Bank.
The pandemic has caused even more individuals and families to be at risk of hunger, Gaither explained. “We’ve seen unprecedented demand for our services since the pandemic began,” Gaither told the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch. “Feeding
America estimates that 560,000 people in our 21-county service area face hunger, up from 400,000 pre-pandemic.” Central Texas Food Bank has worked with the city of Kyle for months to provide mass food distributions and will continue giving back once the new year comes,
according to Gaither. “It’s going to take a long time for all the businesses to reopen and the jobs to come back,” Gaither said. “We view this as a marathon, not a sprint, and we’re here to help as long as it takes.” Members of the community can access food
through the food bank’s network of local partner food pantries and Mobile Food Pantry distributions on the CentralTexasFoodBank.org website. There’s also a “Food Now” button online where an address or ZIP code can help locate the nearest food distribution.
15-year-old dyslexic author creates book box for kids BY SAHAR CHMAIS
“From experience, it’s hard to overcome dyslexia It takes a lot of effort. So seeing all the kids I can help inspires me to keep going and motivates me to see these kids keep pushing. One little girl [eight years old], said she thinks I am the best mentor. We read together and she has a connection to me. It’s really great to see these things and that I’ve had an impact on one kid, if not many others.”
her idea a reality. There are plenty of books to “Everybody is a genius, give out, but the box also but if you judge a fish by accepts donated books. its ability to climb a tree, The book box is just it will live its whole life one of the ways Veronica believing it is stupid,” is trying to give back to written by Lynda Mullaly the kids who struggle Hunt. with reading. She has This quote comes become a volunteer at from Veronica Lopez’s Reading Heroes where favorite book, “Fish in a she mentors younger Tree”. And much like this kids. quote, dyslexia has not “From experience, stopped the 15-year-old it’s hard to overcome from being an author and dyslexia,” Veronica said. philanthropist; on the “It takes a lot of effort. So contrary, it propelled her seeing all the kids I can early career and longtime help inspires me to keep love for books. going and motivates me –Veronica Lopez, teenage author Veronica found a to see these kids keep reading. Over the sumVeronica came up with pushing. One little girl connection with “Fish in mertime, Veronica felt this idea because she a Tree’s” main character (eight years old), said she her reading skills would saw two needs. The first because this is the first thinks I am the best mendecline because she was was that some kids need time someone has extor. We read together and longer than two weeks to she has a connection to pressed what it truly feels not reading the way she would in school. So she finish a book due to some me. It’s really great to see like to be dyslexic. joined a group, Reading reading disabilities, but “In the book, when these things and that I’ve Heroes, in her summer libraries have a two-week had an impact on one she tries to read, words lending policy before are floating off the page,” camp. Through that kid, if not many others.” renewing in-person. The Veronica said, describing group, Veronica made Veronica is trying second issue facing some to reach a larger niche the feeling. “It’s like read- many connections and became a philanthropist. kids was access to the ing a foreign language. audience now so she can In order to help other library; either it is too far continue helping more When I try to read some kids with a similar strug- from their home or they things look opposite of kids. She wrote a book for gle, Veronica came up cannot go to the library what they are. When I young kids, kindergarten with an idea for a book whenever they want. am trying to spell I get through second grade, box when her Girl Scout While Veronica built b and d mixed up. My who have trouble readmind comprehends it but troop asked for members the book box with the ing. The book is about to create a self-sustainhelp of her father and others see it differently. a cat trying to get to the her sister’s boyfriend, the moon and is written in And when you’re trying to ing project. The box is books came from another English and Spanish, read, everything distracts placed at Barton Middle School and kids can pick source. Laura Younts, a you, it’s hard to concenfor kids who are learnup books in the box and Reading Heroes sponsor trate.” ing English as a second take their time reading at Barton Middle School, language. But Veronica did the books. helped Veronica make not want to give up on Younts said she will
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Veronica Lopez displays a book box used at Barton Middle School.
help Veronica by publishing it online. There is an audio version to help kids keep up with the words as well. Veronica and her mom, Cindy Gray, hope they can get the book pub-
lished. The goal does not end there; Veronica wants to make it into a series, with the second book showing the cat’s experience on the moon and the third book about how the cat gets back home.
Blizzard welcomes 2nd Cavalry to Fort Belknap On Dec. 27, 1856, a howling blizzard greeted the famed 2nd Cavalry upon its arrival at Fort Belknap, and by morning many of the horse soldiers’ mounts had frozen to death in the subzero weather. Fort Belknap was established six summers earlier, as the northern link in the chain of frontier defense extending from the Rio Grande to the Red River. William Goldsmith Belknap, the brevet brigadier general who picked the site at present-day Newcastle in Young County, named the outpost in his own honor. The commander of Fort Graham questioned Belknap’s judgment in a report to their mutual superiors. “I could discover nothing to recommend the place,” wrote Capt. H.H. Sibley, future leader of the ill-fated Confederate invasion of New Mexico. “The site selected and the whole region for twelve miles around is most arid and unproductive.” Belknap refused to reconsider his choice, despite the admitted lack of water. However, during his absence in November 1850, Capt. C.L. Stevenson moved the fort two miles to a bluff overlooking the Brazos. Belknap’s sudden death on the trail spared the stubborn founder the embarrassment of having been second-guessed by his second-in-command. Even by the primitive standards of the day, Fort Belknap was an inhospitable eyesore. An officer said flatly he would not leave his horse overnight in the enlisted men’s quarters, and the post physician complained the infirmary provided practically no shelter from the wind, rain and cold. Drinking, the scourge of lonely soldiers, took the usual toll at Fort Belknap. Besides the two recorded murders resulting from
parties repeatedly ravaged isolated farms and hamTexas lets in northwestern Texas throughout 1858. Striking History with impunity along the by Bartee Haile sparsely settled frontier, they scampered back across the Red River well drunken brawls, alcoholahead of pursuing patrols. ism was rampant in the The rules of the game ranks. A proposal to restrict were finally changed in late consumption to the post 1858. Four companies of premises brought this crit- the 2nd Cavalry from Fort icism from an officer: “I do Belknap supported by 125 not believe that increasing red allies led by Lawrence the facilities for drunkenSullivan Ross, future governess will prove a remedy nor and president of Texas for it, or that furnishing A&M, surprised a large men with intoxicating band of Comanches deep beverages or allowing them inside the Indian Territory. to get it daily and regularThe raiders were routed ly will induce temperate with the loss of 56 warriors habits.” and more than 300 ponies. The arrival in December As the threat from the 1856 of the elite 2nd CavSouth Plains tribes diminalry gave the obscure post ished, civilization caught much-needed luster. The up with the western ring of renowned regiment would army installations. Roads contribute an astounding connected Fort Belknap 17 generals, including Rob- and the town that shared ert E. Lee, to the Civil War, its name with every point and the colonel in charge on the compass, and the during the detachment’s thriving locale earned a stay was none other than stop on the Southern OverAlbert Sidney Johnston, land Mail route. the revered Texan destined The War Between the for death at the Battle of States brought this progShiloh. ress to a screeching halt. In In the spring of 1858, the anticipation of the sec2nd Cavalry hit the saddle tional strife, Fort Belknap in response to a massawas shut down in February cre in Jack County. Ten 1859 and not reactivated members of two pioneer until April 1867. families were slain by reneAfter eight years of negades, who were long gone glect, “desolation reigned by the time the bluecoats supreme” according to the reached the scene of the poetic impressions of the crime. derelict written by a troopFrom their federally pro- er. “Sand, sand everywhere. tected sanctuaries in the Dead buffalo lying on the Indian Territory, raiding parade ground, a few an-
cient rats and bats looked on us with an evil eye for disturbing their repose, and my first night’s rest in the old commissary was broken by visions of old infantry sentinels stalking ghost-like on their beats and the wind howling through the broken roof.” Critical shortages of fresh water and manpower reduced Fort Belknap’s
new lease on life to a mere five months. The nearby Brazos River had turned salty and “tasted like brine from a pork barrel.” The two springs and a well, which had quenched the thirst of the previous garrisons, had gone almost completely dry. The unprecedented concentration of hostile Indians, an estimated 5,000
on the northwestern frontier, in the end sealed the fort’s fate. Belknap closed for good in September 1867, and the barebones complement of 194 officers and men joined their comrades at Fort Griffin. I want to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas! You deserve it after the kind of year we’ve had.
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Santa letters from Christine Smith’s second grade class at Fuentes Elementary Dear santa, How ae you doing? For Christmas I would like a toy, a barbie and a PS5. Love Santa, Love Christmas Love, Kamary Dear Santa, Last year I gave you smething healthy. This year what do you want? For Christmzas I would lik a lot of Pokeman Plushies, amoung us toy, Heelies, and soccer supplies. Love analie Dear Samta. Are you ready for Christmas? I hope you like my cookies. For Cjristmas I would like a jagoogitsoo, a fortnite toy, a squishy rainbow, a squishy cupcake. Love, Sage Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I want for christmas I want to shop. BBA food, clothes, 51 Lazr toy robot bog. I hope you have a good time at the North pole. And Merry Christmas, Koveb Dear Santa, Want I want some makeup I want lego blocks. Love, Alaina Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I would like a ninj suite, legos, crdz craft remote control car. Love Mavericy
Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the elves real? For Christmsns I would like a Dragonball Bunck bed and pillow. And a skate board and a computer and a few fish. Love, Cash Dear Santa Does Mrs Claus go around helping deliver presents? For christmas I would like a hover board, 10 Pack of flimy purple and black. Helies/ and baseball equipment. Love, Alayna Dear Santa, How are you? Did you eat the cookies Last December? And I would like an Among us toys and an Amoung us costume and Have I been good? Love, Major Hi Santa, I would like Legos I also want a calendar. Love, Quinn Dear Santa, How do your reindeer Fly/ I would like asome pokemon cards, super smash bro’s for nintendo switch, a watch and to top it off some Hatchaimls limited edditin. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Kellan
Dear Santa, What do your reinndeer eat? For Chtistmas I want train toys, Wooddolls and a Rocking horse. Was I good? I hope so! Love, Benny
Dear Santa How are you doing? I want a mirror for Christmas. Love Ashlyn
money. I have tried to be very good. Love, Caden
Dear Santa, How do you get in with no cheney I want a ninentdo switch A bog toy for my dog and a toy soldier Merry christmas Love, Kasen
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Dear Santa, How are the elves? Have I been good? For Christmas I would like, a table, dog,a cat, and a barbie house.
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Love Danna Dear Santa, How are you doing? I bet you and the elves have been very busy for Christmas. I want a camera #2. Love, Cailynn Dear Santa How are you doing? I bet you loved the cookies 1 year ago. For Christmas I want $100, an iphone 12, a black fortnite hoodie and $200 for my mom. Love, Gage Dear Santa, How is Jimmy doing? I bet you and the elves have been very busy. For Chrismas I would like a poolm phone, bike, new supplies, paper, snow, your hat and
Dear Santa How you doing? I how bet you ard the elvs have toy be busy. For Christmas want Trinity Madiscndollo. LoveMark
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Continued from pg. 1 electrical service including switch gear will be replaced over winter break. For Elementary #5, foundations and tilt walls are complete, and structural steel and roof decking is being finished. Current work includes interior metal stud walls, AC ductwork, and electrical/plumbing/ mechanical rough-in work. Both elementary projects are on schedule and on budget. The architect is beginning the programming and design phase of the project to convert the current Walnut Springs Elementary into a new Administration Building once the campus is vacated. The Bond Advisory Committee presented its semi-annual report to the DSISD Board of Trustees on Dec. 14. Additional information is available on the 2018 Bond web page.
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mately 70 percent complete and substantial completion is expected at the end of January. Current work includes interior finishes, windows, paint, tile, and lighting. The new Walnut Springs Elementary is being constructed on the Peabody Place side of the Dripping Springs Middle School campus. The school is approximately 30 percent complete and current work includes the continued pouring of concrete tilt walls in various parts of the building, as well as structural steel work. The site and utility work is mostly complete. An agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is being worked on for a traffic light at Tiger Lane and U.S. Highway 290. While most of the renovations at DSMS are scheduled for summer, the main
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district learned of Trevino’s death Monday morning. “Anytime there is a loss of life of such a young person, it is a tragedy. It is particularly heartbreaking when it happens during the holiday season,” the district said in a statement. Savoy said the district will assist law enforcement if requested, and that despite the winter break, counseling is available to students through the district’s app or by visiting
www.hayscisd.net/hopeline. “Anyone with information regarding the crime should contact the Kyle Police Department. Hays High School and the district are keeping Christopher’s family in our hearts and in our prayers,” he said. No other information about the suspect will be released because he is a juvenile. Trevino graduated from Hays High School in 2019.
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some of the information known so far about long-haul symptoms. “It doesn’t really seem to have any obvious correlations, at least so far,” Bissett said. “There have been people who got it and you can predict they would have a long recovery. But we have had patients who have never been hospitalized who have fatigue and body aches.” In some patients, symptoms can linger for two or three months and then they heal, but in others, it can take upwards of nine months, Bissett said. But there is another mystery in long haulers. Are they long haulers because of an inflammatory reaction, or have they had so much downtime that it has affected their ability to function at their normal level? “If I were to go home and lay down on the couch and stay there for 10 days, I would feel really weak and lethargic,” Bissett said. “I would feel really weak when I got up off my couch and started trying to do things. It would take me some time to recover my baseline strength.” Some patients have more downtime than 10 days due to the severity of their illness, which will make it even more difficult to get back to their original health. This does not mean that all patients who have long-haul symptoms have them due to the downtime, Bissett clarified. The immune system is a very complicated part of the human anatomy, so much so that not even the same family members have the same responses to illness. Patients who have long-haul symptoms have some sort of ongoing inflammatory response that is left over from the virus, and that is what triggers these symptoms, Bissett said. “There are some times when our immune system is supposed to help us, and it
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The immune system is a very complicated part of the human anatomy, so much so that not even the same family members have the same responses to illness.
Jennifer, who asked to only go by her first name and hails from western Hays County, has undergone a similar course as Allison. Her symptoms began in September and she is still struggling to find a solution. There is no answer on when she will get better. All Jennifer knows is that she is in pain and that it has taken away her ability to work. Jennifer’s pain slightly differs from Allison’s. Their symptoms were all the same, except Jennifer began experiencing usually does, but there severe pains in her leg are some times when and hip, irregular blood it over reacts and does pressure and intense more than we need it itching on the back of to,” Bissett told the Hays her head. The fatigue, Free Press/News-DisJennifer said, is worse patch. “That can lead to than what one would some of these chronic experience with monoinflammatory synnucleosis or the flu. dromes where people Both patients said just feel ill. It’s their own what is helping them immune system that’s get through this is the sort of wound up and support of their family. can’t turn itself off.” In Jennifer’s case, People are left wonshe found the help and dering which is it – an support she needed inflammatory response from her mother, who is or being worn out. And also helping care for her there is no test that can children. Allison found answer this question. the help and support Bissett suggests that needed from his wife, long haulers try to be who has been by him as active as they can and their children every and they should try to step of the way. do things even though Their advice on the it may feel uncomfortmatter is not to take this able or unpleasant. This virus lightly. It was difincludes physical and ficult for Allison to find mental stimulation, advice on how to aid perhaps that will help those with these lingerpatients find their way ing symptoms because out of the brain fog. so little is known. All “The longer you lay he could advise people in bed, the weaker you who are in this situation get,” Bissett simply said. is to find a supportive “Even though you may person to help them not feel like doing anythrough this period, and thing, doing something to know that they are is better than nothing. not making this pain up Try to move and try – it is very real. to have your brain do “Unfortunately there’s something.” more that’s unknown Allison was using this than is actually known advice. Even through his and we have to aclong journey of recovery, knowledge that and be he continued pushing honest with our patients through the physical about that,” Bissett said. and mental pain. He “We’re working on it, even began taking all but the truth is it’s a real sorts of vitamin supsyndrome. You’re not plements to regain his losing your mind, you’re health. After months of not crazy and we’re this pain, Allison said he going to keep working is beginning to get into a on it until we have a better place. solution.”
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Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch • December 23, 2020
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Public access to Legislature up in the air When the Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 12, a key question is how the public will have access to their lawmakers during the pandemic. State Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton to issue an opinion about whether the Capitol building must be open during the legislative session. Further, should legislators be required to be in person during any debate and vote? During the pandemic, many local and state elected bodies have switched to virtual meetings. The state Legislature, which meets in odd years, has been out of session this year. The Capitol building has been closed since mid-March, but the Texas State Preservation Board reopened the Capitol grounds last week. Briscoe also asks of the attorney general, “Does the Legislature, any other Texas elected official, or any state agency have the power to close the Capitol to the public? If so, under what circumstances?”
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An attorney general opinion does not carry the weight of law. Meanwhile, leaders in the Texas House and Senate are working on their rules of engagement.
MORE COVID-19 VACCINES ON THE WAY More than 1,100 providers in 185 Texas counties will receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the second week of distribution, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will deliver 460,500 doses of the vaccine manufactured by Moderna and 159,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to continue to vaccinate front-line health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities. “Adding the Moderna
vaccine will dramatically increase the amount of vaccine that can go to rural areas and smaller providers because it ships in smaller quantities and can be stored longer at regular refrigerator temperatures,” DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt said in a statement. “Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are safe and effective – both can confer protection against COVID-19, regardless of which vaccine you receive.” The Moderna vaccine began shipping Sunday and is arriving this week in Texas at providers such as hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, emergency medical service providers, pharmacies, local health departments, health centers and other clinics. For a list of providers, go to dhs.texas.gov. In the first week of distribution, 110 hospitals in 34 counties received more than 224,000 doses of COVID-19. By the end of the month, more than 1 million vaccines will be distributed to a variety of
providers, Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference. “It is a historic week in the Lone Star State as the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrive in our communities,” Abbott said.
its headquarters to Austin in 2006, according to its website. The company has more than 3,200 employees globally and about 320,000 customers in 190 countries. In a Dec. 14 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, SoCYBERATTACK BLOWS BACK larWinds said it was unable to predict the financial ON SOLARWINDS An Austin company is at damages the company would suffer. In the days afthe center of an investigater the attack was reported, tion into a cyberattack on SolarWind’s stock prices fell multiple federal agencies. more than 15%. Various news sources have reported the hackers, THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER backed by a foreign govChristmas came early ernment, stole information for two Texas institutions of from multiple agencies, higher learning. including the Commerce Philanthropist MacKand Treasury departments enzie Scott, ex-wife of and Homeland Security. The cyber spies are thought Amazon owner Jeff Bezos, announced she was giving to have gotten access by $50 million to Prairie View tampering with updates A&M University near released by Austin-based Houston and $40 million to SolarWinds, which provides networking software. Texas A&M International University in Laredo. The Since first being reporttwo gifts are the largest in ed Dec. 13 by Reuters, the the history of both univerfederal investigation has sities. expanded beyond the The money is part SolarWinds breach. SolarWinds was founded of more than $4 billion in Tulsa in 1999 and moved in donations Scott has
made during the past four months to 384 organizations across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. “This pandemic has been a wrecking ball in the lives of Americans already struggling,” Scott wrote in a Medium post. “Economic losses and health outcomes alike have been worse for women, for people of color and for people living in poverty. Meanwhile, it has substantially increased the wealth of billionaires.” Ruth J. Simmons, Prairie View president, called the unrestricted gift transformative. “I was stunned and, for a time, speechless,” Simmons said in a statement. “At first I thought I had surely misheard the amount, and I asked them to repeat it; they clarified that it would be ‘$50, five zero, million.’” Chris Cobler is a board member and past president of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. He welcomes email at ccobler@texaspress.com.
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To all persons interested in the Estate of Charles Martin Turner, Deceased, Cause No. 20-0378-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS EMPLOYMENT TESTAMENTARY in this estate on the 20th day of November, 2020, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Charles Martin Turner, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to Public Notice Public Notice this Application should they desireHearing to do so. To ensure its Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public consideration, you or your NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL must fileTO any objecNOTICE IS HEREBYattorney GIVEN ALL tion, intervention, or response INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or the abovenoted date The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing The City of Kyle shall before hold a public hearing and time. Landscape Workers, Drivers, on Opportunities a request byInclude: DDR DB Kyle LP Applicant’s Attorney: on CDL a request by Kyle Mortgage Investors, Anna Martinez Boling Wash Technicians, Labor more. to rezone (Z-20-0069) to rezone Mechanics, approximately 19.5Positions LLC and (Z-20-0067) approximately 1301 S. Old Stagecoach acres of land from Retail Service District Road (42.3-acres) & 57-acres of land from R-1-2 Kyle, TX 78640 ‘RS’ to Multi-Family Residential-3 ‘R-3-3’ RS (15-acres) to PUD (R-1-A, 54-acres) & 877-629-5353 for property located at 5492 Kyle Center Given under my at hand and (RS, 3.3-acres) for property located 1821 the seal of said Court at the ofDrive, in Hays County, Texas. W. RR 150, in Hays County, Texas. fice of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the *Certain 17th day of December, 2020. positions The Planning and Zoning Commission may The Planning and ZoningElaine Commission H. Cárdenas may County Council Clerk, Hays County, recommend, and the City Council may recommend, and the City may
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LEGAL NOTICE
An application has been made for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off Premise Permit for 7-Eleven Beverage Company Inc., Texas Corporation, d/b/a 7-Eleven Convenience Store #41708H, located at 1309 Main St., Buda, Hays County, TX. 78610. Said application made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. 7-Eleven Beverage Company Inc. officers are: Arthur Rubinett - President; Rankin Gasaway – Director/VP/Secretary; David Seltzer – VP/ Treasurer; Robert Schwerin – Director/VP; Scott HintzDirector; Karen CramVP; Alicia Notice of Public Hearing Howell- VP/ Controller; Brian Smith- VP; Kyle NOT I CE I S HE R E BY GI VE N TO AL L Johnson- VP.
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INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:
The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to initiate Notice of Public Hearing annexation proceedings at the request of Clayton Properties Group, Inc.todba Brohn Homes to that: extend Notice is hereby Given all interested persons, the boundary of said city to include approximately The City of Kyle, Texas, proposes to initiate annexation 29.8 acres of land located south of Lehman High proceedings at the request of Clayton Properties Group, School west of Casetta Ranch Subdivision. Inc. dbaand Brohn Homes to extend the boundary of said city to include approximately 29.8 acres of land located
A public hearing will be held by of theCasetta Kyle City south of Lehman High School and west Council on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Ranch Subdivision. in the Kyle City Hall Council Chambers, 100 W. A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council Center St., 78640; Spectrum 10; https:// on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Kyle www.cityofkyle//kyletv/kyle-10-live, for all City Hall Council Chambers, 100 W. Center St., 78640; persons interested in the proposed annexation. Spectrum 10; https://www.cityofkyle//kyletv/kyle-10- At said place all suchinpersons shallannexhave the live, time for alland persons interested the proposed right and heard. Ofpersons all saidshall matters ation. to Atappear said time andbe place all such have and things, all persons in said the matters things and and the right to appear and be interested heard. Of all matters herein mentioned, will notice. things, all persons interested in thetake things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice.
Public23, Notice Published on December 2020 Published on December 23, 2020
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Kyle shall hold a public hearing on a request by Jimmy and Diana Owen (Z-20-0066) to assign original zoning to approximately 1.4 acres of land from Agriculture ‘AG’ to Retail Service District ‘RS’ for property located at 101 Sunflower Circle, in Hays County, Texas. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider, assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive.
A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Notice 12, of Public Tuesday, January 2021Hearing at 6:30 P.M.
A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Notice 12, of Public Tuesday, January 2021Hearing at 6:30 P.M.
A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Notice 12, of Public Tuesday, January 2021Hearing at 6:30 P.M.
A hearing willa public be held byonthe Kyle Thepublic City of Kyle shall hold hearing a request by DDR DB Kyleon LP (Z-20-0069) to rezone approxiCity Council Tuesday, January 19, 2021 mately acres of land from Retail Service District at 7:0019.5 P.M.
A hearing willa be held by on thea Kyle Thepublic City of Kyle shall hold public hearing request by Kyle Mortgage Investors, LLC (Z-20-0067) City Council on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to rezone approximately 57-acres of land from R-1-2 at 7:00 P.M. (42.3-acres) & RS (15-acres) to PUD (R-1-A, 54-acres)
A hearing willa be held by on thea Kyle Thepublic City of Kyle shall hold public hearing requestCouncil by Jimmyon andTuesday, Diana OwenJanuary (Z-20-0066) City 19,to2021 assign original zoning to approximately 1.4 acres of at 7:00 P.M. land from Agriculture ‘AG’ to Retail Service District
The Planning and at Zoning Commission may recommend, taking place https:// and the City Council may consider, assigning any zoning www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10district which is equivalent or more restrictive. live. thebeCOVID-19 disaster A publicShould hearing will held by the Planning and be Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at repealed between the date of this notice 6:30 P.M. and the date of the public hearing, the A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council location be19,at2021 Kyle City Hall, 100 on Tuesday,will January at 7:00 P.M. W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640. This is planned as a virtual meeting taking place at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live. Please check the agenda for the proper Should the COVID-19 disaster be repealed between the location. date of this notice and the date of the public hearing,
Hays County, Texas. as a virtual meeting This is planned The Planning and at Zoning Commission may taking place https:// recommend, and the City Council may consider, www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or more restrictive. live. Should the COVID-19 disaster be A public hearing will be held the Planning andnotice Zoning repealed between thebydate of this Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. and the date of the public hearing, the A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council location be19,at2021 Kyle City on Tuesday, will January at 7:00 P.M.Hall, 100 W. Kyle, TX 78640. ThisCenter is plannedStreet, as a virtual meeting taking place at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live. Please check the agenda for the proper Should the COVID-19 disaster be repealed between the location. date of this notice and the date of the public hearing,
Agent: Jeffrey Howard Owner: Kyle Mortgage Investors, LLC McLean and Howard Agent: Jeffrey Howard McLean Howard (512) and 328-2008
Agent: David Glover Owner: Jimmy and Diana Owen SanGlover Marcos Real Estate Co. Agent: David San Marcos Real Estate Co. (512) 757-1717
Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that:
‘RS’ to Multi-Family Residential-3 ‘R-3-3’ for property located at 5492 Kyle Center Drive, in Hays County, This Texas. is planned as a virtual meeting
taking place https:// The Planning and at Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider, assigning any zoning www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10district which is equivalent or more restrictive. live. Should the COVID-19 disaster be A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning repealed the date of this notice Commission between on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. and the date of the public hearing, the A public hearing will be held by the Kyle City Council on Tuesday, will January at 7:00 P.M.Hall, 100 location be19,at2021 Kyle City ThisCenter is plannedStreet, as a virtual meetingTX taking place W. Kyle, 78640. at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live. Please check the agenda for the proper Should the COVID-19 disaster be repealed between the location. date of this notice and the date of the public hearing, the location will be at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640. Please check the agenda for the proper Owner: location. DDR DB Kyle LP
Agent: Robert O’Farrell Owner: DDR DB Kyle LP CSW Development LLC Agent: Robert O’Farrell CSW Development LLC (512) 368-7025 (512) 368-7025
Publication Date: December 23, 202023, 2020 Publication Date: December Z-20-0069 Z-20-0069
Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that:
& (RS, 3.3-acres) for property located at 1821 W. RR 150, inis Hays County, Texas. This planned as a virtual meeting
the location will be at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640. Please check the agenda for Owner: Mortgage Investors, LLC the proper Kyle location.
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Publication Date: December 23, 2020 Publication Date: December 23, 2020 Z-20-0067 Z-20-0067
Notice is hereby Given to all interested persons, that:
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(512) 757-1717
Publication Date: December 23, 202023, 2020 Publication Date: December Z-20-0066 Z-20-0066
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A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby Given will to all interested A public hearing be held persons, by thethat: Kyle City Council on Tuesday, 2021 The City of Kyle shall hold a publicJanuary hearing on19, a request by 7:00 1400 E. FM 150, LLC (Z-20-0068) to assign original at P.M. zoning to approximately 5.87 acres of land from Agriculture ‘AG’ to Retail Service District ‘RS’ for property located This as aCounty, virtual meeting at 1400is E.planned RR 150, in Hays Texas.
taking place https:// The Planning and at Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may consider, www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10assigning any zoning district which is equivalent or live. Should the COVID-19 disaster be more restrictive. repealed between thebydate of thisandnotice A public hearing will be held the Planning Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. and the date of the public hearing, the A public hearing by the KyleHall, City Council location willwill bebeatheld Kyle City 100 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640. This is planned as a virtual meeting taking place Please check the agenda for the proper at https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live. Should the COVID-19 disaster be repealed between the location. date of this notice and the date of the public hearing, the location will be at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center
Street, Kyle, TX 78640. Owner: 1400 E. FMPlease 150,check LLCthe agenda for the proper location. Najib Wehbe Owner: 1400 E. FM 150, LLC Agent: Glen Coleman Najib Wehbe South Llano Strategies Agent: Glen Coleman South Llano Strategies (512) 407-9357 (512) 407-9357
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Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held January 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction. com. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Safe-nSound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. DENISE JIMENEZ 10X20 NC – Buffet, Dresser, Night Stand, Queen Bed, Dining Room Table and Chairs, Lamps, Boxes, Totes, Misc. Household Items.
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Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have some miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenants. JEFFREY ROWLEY: Van Seat, luggage, decor JEFFREY ROWLEY: Purses, clothing, decor, trunks NOE GARCIA: sports, bikes, appliances, tools, weights, art URIEL HERNANDEZ: auto parts, hardware supplies
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PATRICIA M. CARR, Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2020, in Docket No. 20-0064-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: ANNE ELIZABETH CARR FELAN. The residence of the Independent Executrix is in Benton, Saline County, Arkan-
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit with a Food and Beverage Certificate by CBOCS Texas LLC d/b/a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #595 located at 550 Old San Antonio Rd, Buda, Hays County, TX 78610. Officers and Manager of said limited liability company are Jeffrey M. Wilson, President/Treasurer/ Manager and Richard M. Wolfson, Secretary.
sas. Address claims in care of the representative, ANNE ELIZABETH CARR FELAN, Independent Executrix. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: ANNE ELIZABETH CARR FELAN, Independent Executrix 127 N. Martin Street Benton, Arkansas 72015 The Independent Executrix has appointed SARA CARR to be Resident Agent to accept service of process in all actions or proceedings with respect to the Estate. Claims may, therefore, also be sent to: c/o SARA CARR, Resident Agent ANNE ELIZABETH CARR FELAN, Independent Executrix 7959 State Park Road Lockhart, Texas 78644 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. DATED the 23rd day of December, 2020. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: FRANCESCA SCANIO STACEY 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396-2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 E-Mail: scanios@scaniolaw. com State Bar No. 24077299 Attorneys for Anne Elizabeth Carr Felan
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit with a Food and Beverage Certificate by CBOCS Texas LLC d/b/a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #228 located at 4321 S IH 35, San Marcos, Hays County, TX 78666. Officers and Manager of said limited liability company are Jeffrey M. Wilson, President/Treasurer/Manager and Richard M. Wolfson, Secretary.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE OF TEXAS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KYLE WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021, AND, DURING SUCH MEETING, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE OF TEXAS, LLC, D/B/A ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE, A FRANCHISE TO PROVIDE NON-EMERGENCY AND ROLLOVER EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS; PROVIDING AN AGREEMENT PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS, TERMS, AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF THE NON- EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND MAKING SUCH OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED HERETO. THIS IS PLANNED AS A VIRTUAL MEETING TAKING PLACE AT HTTPS://WWW. CITYOFKYLE.COM/KYLETV/KYLE-10-LIVE. SHOULD THE COVID-19 DISASTER BE REPEALED BETWEEN THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE AND THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, THE LOCATION WILL BE AT KYLE CITY HALL, 100 W. CENTER STREET, KYLE, TX 78640. PLEASE CHECK THE AGENDA FOR THE PROPER LOCATION. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO SEC. 11.02 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS, WHICH REQUIRES THAT NO FRANCHISE OR PERMIT SHALL BE PASSED EXECPT ON TWO READINGS HELD AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING FOR WHICH TEN (10) DAYS NOTICE IS GIVEN. AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE GRANTING THE FRANCHISE. JENNIFER VETRANO CITY SECRETARY CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS DECEMBER 21ST, 2020
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