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STAR POWER Tye Preston Memorial Library observatory events bring the heavens to Canyon Lake. — LIVING, 1C

ABOVE: A steel beam is carefully lowered into place by a crane during the Feb. 15, 2013, “topping out” ceremony for Resolute Health. BELOW: Lead tech Gabriel Rodriguez prepares items needed for a heart catheterization while working May 10, 2013, in the Catheterization Laboratory at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels’ Cardiovascular Center.

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Health care providers keep pace with growth UNITED THEY STAND The youths making up Team United certainly have talent — and plenty of medals, trophies and victories to their name. — SPORTS, 1B

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s Comal County and the New Braunfels area continue to grow, more and more pressure is put on things like infrastructure and job creation — and that pressure extends to public health. According to U.S. Census Bureau Data, in 2000 the population in New Braunfels was 36,494. The city had just one hospital then — McKenna Memorial Hospital. The hospital had 123 staffed beds that year, according to

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information provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. “Licensed beds” refers to how many beds a hospital has a license to operate but “staffed beds” refers See CARE, page 9A

City council will meet Monday to consider funding vaccinations at the local animal shelter in the wake of a distemper outbreak last fall that led to the euthanization of more than 75 percent of the faNot just dogs cility’s dogs. The vacci- ■ Under the pronations are ex- posed contract amendment, the city pected to cost would also pay $7 the city approx- to vaccinate each imately $15,000 qualifying healthy per year, de- and adoptable cat impounded at the pending on the shelter. Shelter number of ani- officials said the mals vaccinated. distemper outbreak, The shelter, which resulted in the deaths of about 165 located at 3353 dogs, also claimed M o r n i n g s i d e cats with its feline Drive, is oper- counterpart, panleuated by the Hu- kopenia. mane Society of the New Braunfels Area, which contracts — for $200,000 in fiscal 201415 — with the city to provide stray animal impoundment and other animal care services. Up for consideration is a contract amendment under which the city would agree to pay the Humane Society a preventive vaccination service fee of $15 for each qualifying healthy and adoptable dog vaccinated at the shelter, with an additional 2 percent increase in preventive vaccination costs per year. The animals would be vaccinated upon arrival at the shelter. In return, the Humane Society would agree to do such things as work toward further reducing euthanasia, promote enhanced animal See COUNCIL, page 6A

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Folkfest returns to New Braunfels By Molly Block The Herald-Zeitung

Children at the annual Folkfest event on Saturday afternoon got a small taste of what New Braunfels was like when the first German settlers came to the area in the 1840s. Folkfest is the yearly “Family Heritage Festival” sponsored by the Heritage Society of New Braunfels on the grounds of Heritage Village. The event will continue today from noon until 5 p.m. Admission will be $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12 years and free for kids

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Country singer Ned Miller is 90. Actress Jane Withers is 89. Rock singer John Kay (Steppenwolf) is 71. Actor Ed O’Neill is 69. Talk show host David Letterman is 68. Author Scott Turow is 66. Singer David Cassidy is 65. Rhythm-andblues singer JD Nicholas (The Commodores) is 63. Singer Pat Travers is 61. Country singer Vince Gill is 58. Actress Suzzanne Douglas is 58. Country singer Deryl Dodd is 51. Folk-pop singer

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Today is Sunday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2015. There are 263 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Warm Springs, Georgia, at age 63; he was succeeded by Vice President Harry S. Truman. On this date: In 1606, England’s King James I decreed the design of the original Union Flag, which combined the flags of England and Scotland. In 1861, the American Civil War began as Confederate forces opened fire on Fort

ABOVE: David Norcott, Ronald Barnes and Van Williams finish the second annual Get Your Limb On walk-a-thon on Saturday. BELOW: Altheia Haynes and her husband, John, attend the second annual Get Your Limb On walk-a-thon on Saturday at Landa Park.

Staying limber Walk-a-thon supports, encourages amputees

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Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) is 51. Actress Alicia Coppola is 47. Actress Shannen Doherty is 44. Actress Marley Shelton is 41. Actress Sarah Jane Morris is 38.

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Sumter in South Carolina. In 1955, the Salk vaccine against polio was declared safe and effective. In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man to fly in space, orbiting the earth once before making a safe landing. In 1963, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama, charged with contempt of court and parading without a permit. (During his time behind bars, King wrote his “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”) In 1981, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off from Cape Canaveral on its first test flight.

Michael Scudder, a Vietnam veteran and amputee, believes there were many reasons to celebrate on Saturday morning during the second annual “Get Your Limb On” walk-a-thon. The local amputee support group, registered with Amputee Coalition of America, has made tremendous strides already this year. The nine-member group, which has only been in existence for a little over a year, has finally been able to register as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Saturday morning’s Get Your Limb On event was a fundraiser to raise money for the local nonprofit group and future projects. Get Your Limb On, sponsored by the group Ritchie Limb and Brace, lasted from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Landa Park in New Braunfels. Participants began walking around 10:30 a.m., with a lunch served

around 11:30. Tickets were sold for handmade quilts and a silent auction took place later in the afternoon. Several war veterans and double amputees attended and purposefully walked every lap around Landa Park. David Ritchie, the owner of Ritchie Limb and Brace,

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The New Braunfels Public Library is looking to expand to a new branch — only this one will be on wheels. The New Braunfels Public Library Foundation has been hard at work raising funds for the bookmobile that they are hoping to purchase and start modifying soon. A bookmobile takes books and materials to children and seniors who might otherwise not be able to visit the main library facility and procure these items. Most of the services available at the library will be included in the bookmobile, such as reader’s advisory services, computers, entertainment resources, classes, job search assistance and other programs. The NBPLF needs to raise a total of $230,000 to purchase and modify the vehicle. The City of New Braunfels will cover the annual operating costs, and the existing library staff will man the vehicle. The foundation has its eyes on a vehicle that includes a 3,000-book capacity, custom book carts, solar panels, LED lighting, Wi-Fi, skylights, an Americans with Disabilities Act lift and an electric awning for creating usable, covered and shaded outdoor space. Library director Gretchen Pruett typed up a list of reasons a bookmobile is right for New Braunfels. Some of the points included: • “The (NBPL) has identified a need to ensure quality library services to the outer edges of the city limits and

into the (extraterritorial jurisdiction) of the city on a weekly basis throughout the year. Current library infrastructure and city growth make this increasingly difficult.” • “The bookmobile would add special programming and outreach during the summer months in support of the library summer reading programs.” • “The primary focus of the bookmobile outreach is children — birth through h i g h school — and senior citizens, especially those living in nursing homes or senior living facilities. These two groups have limited transportation to the library facility in our community but are traditionally heavy library users.” • “New Braunfels experienced a 17.3 percent growth in population from 2008 to 2012 and it shows no signs of slowing down. The growth is primarily experienced in the southern parts of town, especially the southeastern area, which averages a distance of five miles from the current library facility. A trip to the library can take 20 minutes each way now and longer during the summer months.” • Bookmobiles delay the need for an additional library branch and “continue to be an effective library service model for fast growth communities in Texas.” • “The body of existing research demonstrates the critical importance that the early development of sum-

mer reading habits can play in providing the foundation for later success.” Pruett also wrote, “A bookmobile will help to keep New Braunfels a great place to work and live.” NBPLF board member Amy Lohse said the library has outgrown its current facility. “The library has outgrown (its current) space. Circulation is so over the top they actually have to hold some back. They’re bulging at the seams,” Lohse said. She said the library is a “zero growth” library, so everytime a new book goes on the shelf another needs to come off. “So the (bookmobile) is a mobile unit that would allow for travel throughout the town. It would also allow for circulation to be customized for where they’re going. If they’re going to a preschool or daycare they can customize it to that audience,” she said. “They can issue library cards from the bookmobile, they can take in your book and they can also get your book (from the library),” she said. Lohse said the flexibility of the bookmobile allows for individuals to check out a book from the bookmobile and return it at the library or vice versa. For more information on the foundation, visit www. nbplf.org. For question or to inquire about how to donate, email info@nbplf. org or call the foundation at (830) 221-4322.

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To get involved ... On April 15, 25 percent of sales at Great American Cookies of New Braunfels/ Marble Slab Creamery will go to the NBPLF bookmobile campaign. From 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be the celebrity scoop at Marble Slab, where people like Mayor Barron Casteel and Judge Rose Zamora will scoop ice cream for customers benefiting the bookmobile initiative. There will also be events at the library that day. Starting at 9:30 a.m. there will be story time for children that will center on bookmobiles. The NBPLF works to secure funding for things that tax dollars and the city cannot cover. Past projects the foundation has made possible include The Children’s Room renovation, The Corner with vintage soda shop booths, wall murals and teen literature and a Starbucks coffee kiosk, to name a few. The two annual fundraisers the NBPLF traditionally holds are the Stay at Home Book Ball and the Book and Author Luncheon. The former is an event where donors are asked to stay in their own homes, read a good book and send a check in gratitude for not having to dress up and attend one more gala. The latter is an event featuring some the state’s most noted writers and their latest books — this year slated for May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for this event are $45 and tables are $450. They can purchased at the library. There will be a raffle at the luncheon that Lohse said includes some pretty big items.

Continued from page 2A said the objective of the group and the walk-a-thon is to offer support and encouragement to those who have been affected by amputation. “When I first started my businesses in Seguin, I always wanted to start a support group,” Ritchie said. “We’re a little more than a year old now. I recognized that a lot of people who are amputees don’t know what to do or who to turn to. We’re trying to get folks to maintain their activity level. Movement can save lives, and when people lose a limb — they can become sedentary.” The weekly support group meetings provide a place for sharing experiences, asking and answering questions and discussing the resources available for emotional and personal healing. Anyone facing amputation or has already had an amputation of any kind is welcome to attend. “These guys are so inspirational — they’re awesome,” Ritchie said. “You actually go through a grieving process when you lose a limb, which most people don’t know.” Scudder, president of the Get Your Limb On amputee group and participant of the walk, lost a limb in 2012. In addition to wanting to give back, Scudder also counsels new members of the group who might have just lost a limb. His message to them is simple: There is still hope. “I always answer the question of what it will be like after it happens,” Scudder said. “Well for me, some things are different, but I can still get up, walk, shop and put food in the bird feeder. We support each other though. Some days, life comes over all of us. When you have an extra thing to worry about, it’s nice to have someone to call and talk to.” For more information about Ritchie Limb and Brace or how to support the Get Your Limb On organization, visit www.rlandb.com or call (830) 433-9188.

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Sometimes you change the rules

Sometimes, when you follow the rules, you end up with a bad result. That’s what happened Friday in the Herald-Zeitung’s coverage of the ongoing murder trial. A number of readers took issue with the fact that a 16-year-old student who testified in open court was named in Friday’s article — arguing naming her would make her more likely to face ridicule and attacks from classmates. Some were confused about the rules when it comes to releasing the names of juveniles. There are no laws on the books, but almost every news outlet follows basic standards. You don’t name juvenile criminal defendants. You don’t name the victims of sexual crimes. When covering an open court proceeding, you use the name of the witness, and in the case of juveniles, the age. There’s not an expectation of privacy for witnesses, and if you look at coverage from other media outlets of this trial — or any others — you’ll find that policy followed over and over again. Name, age, quote. That’s the rule. That’s what news outlets do. That’s what we did. We followed the rules. However, part of understanding the rules is knowing when to break them. When to shift them. When to realize that standard operating procedure will do more harm than good. And on that front we failed. This was one of those times when setting aside the rules would have benefited everyone involved — at no cost to the article or our coverage of the trial. Let’s be clear. This trial is a public event. Anyone can attend, and every piece of information is public — that includes who testified and what was said. No secrecy was violated. And within seconds of court ending for the day, social networks and text messages lit up cell phones across the area. If there are high school kids, or their parents, who plan to lash out, they wouldn’t turn to the newspaper to find their targets. They wouldn’t have to. But we had an opportunity to minimize the impact on the juveniles testifying, or at the very least not add to it. We failed to take that opportunity. Instead we were comfortable and focused on following the rules. We should have taken a step back, realized the very unique circumstances surrounding this case, and decided to change the rules as we report this story. For the rest of the trial we will do that, refraining from naming any other juvenile witnesses. Setting aside the standards and practices of our profession is not something done lightly — or without discussion and serious consideration — but in this case we feel like it’s the right decision. It would have been better for one area teen if we had managed to reach it a day earlier.

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Kudos to Pat Clifton (Opinion, April 9) on his insightful and instructive letter about the Veramendi Project and apocalyptic potential therein. Has anyone, New Braunfels City Council especially, given any real thought to the impact this humongous development will have on New Braunfels in general, and the northwest side in particular? I’m not sure they can see beyond the dollar signs from the economic impact. However, overcrowded roads, sewers, potable water, traffic increase, auto pollution, noise, crowds at stores, etc., etc. are seemingly unconsidered or ill-considered effects of this project, too. The prospect of 5,000 new residences, holding an average of 2.8 people each, is mind-boggling. And these homes and apartments will

your neighbors and pound on the lectern and demand they explain what they are thinking! It’s your lifestyle and community that are at risk here. Go to www.veramenditx.com and compare the footprint of this project with the entire footprint of New Braunfels, There are plat maps there so you can see for yourself the size of this thing. As Mr. Clifton said: “It is HUGE.” Consider: what if Veramendi’s developer goes bankrupt at some point? Who will finish the project? Do the New Braunfels taxpayers want to be “on the hook” for that kind of financial debacle? Roads, water, utilities, sewer, waste treatment facilities and all other infrastructure should be built out before the first house or commercial building is started. In lieu of that requirement, money (including inflation

‘Apocalypse’ puts it mildly CALVIN ELLIOTT Guest columnist Calvin Elliott is a Spring Branch resident.

be built on less than 2,500 acres, including the commercial sites, two schools, open space, roads, etc. I can only imagine the housing density this will mean. Mr. Clifton correctly describes this scenario as an “apocalypse.” If I was a New Braunfels resident, I would be demanding that City Council slow down and think this through about the shortand long-term. You know, really think it through. Go to a City Council meeting with a bunch of

factors) should be put into a trust to pay for infrastructure as needed. This up-front funding is expensive, I’m sure. So the developer better have very “deep pockets.” What about the roads serving this new community? Namely, Loop 337, Hwy. 46, FM 306 and IH 35. These should all be widened, expanded and ready to go before the first construction trucks roll into the undeveloped site. Roads always seem to come last! They need to come first for a change to minimize the inconvenience to the residents of the area, shoppers, school buses, and others just using the roads to get somewhere. Does anyone in NB want to fight this construction log-jamb for 10 to 15 years with the inadequate roads we have now? I don’t. Apocalypse, indeed!

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What began as a trickle has become a stream that could become a cleansing torrent. Criticisms of the overcriminalization of American life might catalyze an appreciation of the toll the administrative state is taking on the criminal justice system, and liberty generally. In 2007, professor Tim Wu of Columbia Law School recounted a game played by some prosecutors. One would name a famous person — “say, Mother Teresa or John Lennon” — and other prosecutors would try to imagine “a plausible crime for which to

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indict him or her,” usually a felony plucked from “the incredibly broad yet obscure crimes that populate the U.S. Code like a kind of jurisprudential minefield.” Did the person make “false pretenses on the high seas”?

Is he guilty of “injuring a mailbag”? In 2009, Harvey Silverglate’s book “Three Felonies a Day” demonstrated how almost any American could be unwittingly guilty of various crimes between breakfast and bedtime. Silverglate, a defense lawyer and civil libertarian, demonstrated the dangers posed by the intersection of prosecutorial ingenuity with the expansion of the regulatory state. In 2013, Glenn Harlan Reynolds, University of Tennessee law professor and creator of Instapundit, published in the Columbia

Law Review “Ham Sandwich Nation: Due Process When Everything is a Crime.” Given the axiom that a competent prosecutor can persuade a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich, and given the proliferation of criminal statutes and regulations backed by criminal penalties, what becomes of the mens rea principle that people deserve criminal punishment only if they engage in conduct that is inherently wrong or that they know to be illegal? Now comes “Rethinking Presumed Knowledge of the See WILL, page 5A

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VOICES Texas pre-K too important to wait

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THE FIRST AMENDMENT Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

At the start of the current legislative session, new Gov. Greg Abbott named expanded Pre-Kindergarten as the first of five matters he designated as emergencies. Emergency status gives the Legislature permission to go ahead and fast-track a bill during the first 60 days of the 140-day session. It also makes it pretty clear that the governor considers it a priority. Abbott also told a business group several weeks ago that he’d veto a spending bill without a tax cut for business. Thankfully, he didn’t put a dollar amount on it — and hasn’t publicly given any indication what that number might be. Also, the governor hasn’t yet publicly commented on the rush-to-cut-taxes Senate bill, driven by new Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, that calls for $4.6 billion in various tax cuts. That bill passed over the objection of some senators, who say the Legislature would be wiser to assess its needs for things like transportation, water, education, and infrastructure repair before slashing taxes. And the House, under Republican Speaker Joe Straus, says that while it will cut taxes, it will carefully assess the state’s needs before doing so. On the House’s move to aim well before shooting, Straus praised Appropriations Chairman John Otto, R-Dayton, and the House for the 141-5 passage of HB 1, the House’s spending bill,

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just before the Easter Break. After Easter, Straus put out a press release bragging on the House’s bill. Under the heading of Fiscal Discipline, Straus said the House’s two-year budget “increases spending by 3.8 percent, or less than 2 percent per year. It leaves $8.4 billion unspent, which will allow the House to provide meaningful tax relief. The budget also does not touch the $11 billion projected balance of our state’s Rainy Day Fund.” The governor’s Pre-K expansion bill, H.B 4, carried by Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Houston, would provide just an estimated $130 million for expanding pre-K. Republican state Rep. Marsha Farney of Georgetown and Democratic state Rep. Eric Johnson of Dallas have introduced HB 1100 as an incentive for local school districts to offer full-day pre-K. Johnson, in a statement, said research “shows that full-day pre-K is one of the best investments we can make in education. It can cut the achievement gap for children in poverty in

half and will reduce future spending on remedial education, special education and the criminal justice system.” Johnson applauds the governor for emphasizing pre-K, but says the dollar amount is nowhere near enough to meet the need. He’s trying to convince the governor to raise his administration’s sights. State lawmakers in 2011 cut out about $200 million in grants to help school districts expand from half-day to full-day pre-K programs. In 2013, they restored just $30 million. About half of Texas school districts fund all-day programs, says a study in 2014 by Children at Risk, an education research and advocacy group. The $130 million under H.B. 4 would provide just an additional $640 per student to the $3,650 the state already spends for half-day pre-K for eligible students — those from low-income, non-English-speaking or military families, Johnson said Expanding it to fullday should add an additional $3,650, Johnson said. He says that the approximately $300 million it would cost amounts to just 14 percent of the additional dollars the House has earmarked for education, or just 8 percent of a $4 billion tax cut. In the Dream Big category, Rep. Yvonne Davis, D-Dallas, has gotten $1.6 billion in extra funding for pre-K into the appropriation bill recently passed by

the House. But, she points out, it is going into Article XI, which is commonly referred to around the Legislature as the “wish list.” That’s because most of the items on it will be funded only if the lawmakers come up with the additional money, which most consider unlikely. While she appreciates the fact that House members put it in there, “I’m not naïve enough to think it’s a commitment.”

Voter Registration On-Line – Make Sense? Bruce Elfant, the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector and voter registrar, is plugging for bills that would add on-line voter registration to the current paper system. Qualifying requires a driver’s license or state identification card issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. “Twenty-four states — red and blue states, large and small states — offer online voter registration, which has proven more secure, cost-effective, accurate and easier for voters than Texas’ current paper system,” Elfant wrote in a recent column in The Austin American-Statesman. HB 76 and SB 385 have bi-partisan support to do just that, Elfant says. It could make registrations more secure, simpler, and save voters — and taxpayers — tens of thousands of dollars.

WILL Continued from page 4A Law in the Regulatory Age” (Tennessee Law Review) by Michael Cottone, a federal judicial clerk. Cottone warns that as the mens rea requirement withers when the quantity and complexity of laws increase, the doctrine of ignorantia legis neminem excusat — ignorance of the law does not excuse — becomes problematic. There are an estimated 4,500 federal criminal statutes — and innumerable regulations backed by criminal penalties that include incarceration. Even if none of these were arcane, which many are, their sheer number would mean that Americans would not have clear notice of what behavior is proscribed or prescribed. The presumption of knowledge of the law is refuted by the mere fact that estimates of the number of federal statutes vary by hundreds. If you are sent to prison for excavating arrowheads on federal land without a permit, your cellmate might have accidentally driven his snowmobile onto land protected by the Wilderness Act. Rather than implicating fundamental moral values, many regulatory offenses derive their moral significance, such as it is, from their relation to the promotion of some governmental goal. The presumption of knowledge of the law is, Cottone argues, useful as an incentive for citizens to

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become informed of their legal duties. Complete elimination of the presumption would be a perverse incentive to remain in an ignorance that might immunize a person from culpability. But “there can be no moral obligation to do something impossible, such as know every criminal law,” let alone all the even more numerous -perhaps tens of thousands — regulations with criminal sanctions. The morality of law, Cottone argues, requires laws to be, among other things, publicized, understandable and not subject to constant changes. Otherwise everyone would have to be a talented lawyer, “a result hardly feasible or even desirable.” Overcriminalization, says professor Reynolds, deepens the dangers of “a dynamic in which those charged with crimes have a lot at risk, while those doing the charging have very little ‘skin in the game.’” With a vast menu of crimes from which to choose, prosecutors can “overcharge” a target, presenting him or her with the choice between capitulation-through-plea-bargain or a trial with a potentially severe sentence. Given the principle — which itself should be reconsidered — of prosecutorial immunity, we have a criminal justice system with too many opportunities for generating defendants, too few inhibitions on prosecutors, and ongoing corrosion of the rule and morality of law. Congress, the ultimate cause of all this, has work to undo.

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COUNCIL Continued from page 1A adoptions, notify the city within 24 hours of any disease outbreaks and allow city inspectors to conduct periodic inspections of the shelter. The proposed contract amendment follows an October 2014 joint workshop between Humane Society representatives, city council and the city’s Animal Services Advisory Board, which advises council on matters relating to animal care services. The workshop, a response to the distemper outbreak, included topics ranging from disease prevention to the shelter’s standards, practices and operations. During the session, the Humane Society asked the city to help with vaccination funding. They asked the city to pay for the first set of vaccinations while the Humane Society would fund the second set of vaccinations, which comes 14 days later. Under the proposed contract amendment, the city would also pay $7 to vaccinate each qualifying healthy and adoptable cat impounded at the shelter. Shelter officials said the distemper outbreak, which resulted in the deaths of about 165 dogs,

Mom & Me Run & Roll scheduled for May 9 The second annual Mom & Me Run & Roll for Noonan Syndrome will take place at 9 a.m. May 9 at ResoluteFit, 555 Creekside Crossing, in New Braunfels. Noonan syndrome, a genetic condition with wide-ranging symptoms including congenital heart defects and learning problems, is thought to affect hundreds of thousands in the United States alone, yet few people seem to know about it. Lack of awareness makes it difficult for many with the condition to get treatment or even a proper diagnosis. “The Second Annual Mom & Me Run & Roll 5k for Noonan Syndrome” is seeking to change that. Slated to run Mother’s Day weekend, race director Stacie Borrero describes it as “fun for the whole family and a great way to spend time with the mom in your life, while raising awareness for the most common rare syndrome that you have never heard of.”

also claimed cats with its feline counterpart, panleukopenia. The outbreak, which caused shelter leadership to virtually close up shop, was over by October, when the shelter introduced new protocols for housing and handling animals, including vaccinating all animals on intake.

Other agenda items Council will meet 6 p.m. Monday in its chambers at City Hall, 424 S. Castell Ave. Other agenda items include: • With the summer tourism season nearing, council will consider two tubing-related expenditures: An estimated $153,655 to Pristine Texas Rivers Inc. for underwater and above-water river litter removal services for the coming year; and an estimated $25,000-plus to Precision Dynamics Corp. for outfitter wristbands, which are used to track River Management Fees paid by outfitters’ customers. • Approval of the submission of a grant application to American Library Association for $10,000 for the “Latino Americans: 500 Years of Histo-

ry” program to be offered at the city-owned Westside Community Center. The application seeks the funding for a series of six programs related to the history of Latino Americans. The series would include scholar-led film discussions, collecting of oral histories, story-telling performances, films, a genealogy research class and a class on collecting and digitizing historical genealogy information. Each series will be based on the history of Latino-Americans and their relation to our local community and serves to foster involvement by Latino community members. The grant would pay for all expenses related to the program, such as guest speakers, program materials and advertisements. It would also include funding for the project director to attend the annual American Library Association conference to participate in a best-practices discussion regarding the program. • The second and final reading of an ordinance that would prohibit oversized vehicles from using Fredericksburg Road from Landa Street to Ohio Avenue and Ohio Avenue from Fredericksburg Road

to North Walnut Avenue will also be considered by council. The route is being used as a detour for a major road construction project on Walnut Avenue. • Installation of speed humps on Divine Way between North Ranch Estates and South Walnut Avenue will also be considered for approval. Citizens submitted a request for the speed humps for Divine Way, a collector road that provides direct access to residences and sees traffic volumes of over 1,000 vehicles per day. • Consideration of a $432,940 contract with Byrne Construction Services for services related to the expansion of the city-owned campus of the Central Texas Technology Center at New Braunfels Regional Airport. City voters in 2013 OK’d $4 million toward the $6.3 million expansion project. Additional funding is coming

from the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation (4B), the Seguin 4A Corporation and a federal Economic Development Agency grant. The project would effectively double the center’s size and add capacity to enroll additional students. The school provides services to area schools and regional industries. • The appointment of two associate Municipal Court judges will be considered. Under consideration are Tom Clark, a local defense attorney and Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1; and Stephanie Strange Bascon, who is in private practice in civil litigations and previously performed criminal defense services for a private law firm. The two would join Wade Arledge, now the sole associate judge, and Municipal Court Judge Rose Zamora as the ju-

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Special meeting Council will also hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday in its chambers at which the National Research Center will make a presentation on the results and major conclusions of a survey of New Braunfels citizens conducted on behalf of the city government in 2014. The survey was designed to assess community needs, measure city services performance and assist city officials in longrange strategic planning. It also included questions about residents’ usage of services and quality-of-life issues.

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OBITUARIES Celestina Villarreal Zamora Celestina Villarreal Zamora, a native resident of New Braunfels, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born on April 6, 1922 to Martin and Trinidad Villarreal. Celestina is survived by her sister, Maria Villarreal, daughter, Mary Gonzales and husband, John, son, Ismael Zamora and wife, Chris, son Oscar Zamora, and wife Esther, son, Manuel Zamora, Jr., and wife, Elena. Grandchildren, Tina Tschoepe and husband, Bryan, Jeff Gonzales and wife, Claudia, Andria Gonzales, Tommy Zamora and wife, Heather, Raul Vela and wife, Carol, Richard Vela and wife, Lani, Bryan Zamora, Cory Zamora and wife, Mirandah, Casey Zamora and wife, Sarah. Great Grandchildren, Timothy and Maryn Tschoepe, Nicholas Gonzales, Trey and Ryan Vela, Avery and Easton Zamora, Casten Zamora, and Kayla Zamora. She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Zamora, Sr., brothers, Reyes, Francisco and Julian Villarreal, and sisters Eloisa Silva and Isidora Ybarra. In lieu of flowers, the Zamora family would like donations to be sent

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TUESDAY, April 14 n MATA, Celia G. Visitation, noon, Zoeller Funeral Home. Memorial service, 7 p.m., Zoeller Funeral Home. n ZAMORA, Celestina Villarreal. Funeral Mass, 9:30 a.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Entombment to follow.

Celia G. Mata Celia G. Mata passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2015.She was born in New Braunfels, Texas on December 20, 1930. Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Mata; parents, Manual Gutierrez and Rosa De Luna; brothers , Erasmo and Lupe; daughter, Beverly Rios; grandsons, Johnny Mendoza and Michael Martinez. She is survived by her sons, Jorge Mata and Fernando Mendoza; daughters, Susana Fuentes, Diana Rause, Grace Deleon, Caroline Cantu; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Zoeller Funeral home on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 12 noon un-

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MONDAY, April 13 n ZAMORA, Celestina Villarreal. Visitation, 5-9 p.m., Zoeller Funeral Home.

to Hope Hospice in New Braunfels, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The family would also like to thank Erwin and Gloria Tschoepe and Jk Minton and The Country Church in Marion for their continued prayer and support. Visitation will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home on Monday, April 13, 2015 from 5:00-9:00pm with the Vigil Service/ Rosary begining at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 9:30am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. There will be no procession from funeral home. Entombment will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Mausaleum.

Donella Dee Doyle Bruton Donella Dee Doyle Bruton went to be with our Lord and Savior on the 8th of April, 2015. She had fought a long courageous battle with Breast Cancer for 6 years. Donella was born November 19, 1954 in Houston TX., and grew up in Deer Park, TX. After High School she moved to San Marcos, TX. She graduated from Southwest Texas University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and was an exceptional Artist. Donella was preceded in death by her parents, Julia & Henry Doyle of Deer Park, TX., and her beloved Andy, a Golden Retriever/Husky breed who was always by her side. She is survived by one sister, Diane Parish Floyd of Friendswood, TX.; one Nephew, Bret Floyd of Pearland, TX.; two Nieces, Kandy Blossman and Dawn Allen; one Stepson, Johnathan Schend; and Godchildren Pam House, Teri House, Laura

til 9:00pm. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Zoeller Funeral Home. Services will conclude at funeral home.

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House and Christopher Tyrone. Donella had a great love of animals and lived to love and care for them. She was also very involved with the Sunshine Kids organization and loved to bring a smile to the many faces of children fighting cancer. She was loved by many friends and family and will be truly missed by them all. Psalms 23. In lieu of flowers or assistance please make donations to Sunshine Kids in memory of Donella. Celebration of Life Date & Location TBD.

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ward at the St. Mary’s Hall in the church. Her cremated remains will then be taken to Decatur, Illinois for burial. In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made in Marcella’s name to the Sts. Peter & Paul Youth Ministry Program, 386 N. Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

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Robert Kirkland, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who built a national chain of home decor stores and donated $100 million to found the Discovery Park of America education center and tourist attraction in northwest Tennessee, has died at age 77. Kirkland’s son, Chris, told The Associated Press that his father died Saturday morning from complications stemming from kidney failure. Kirkland was born in Newberry, South Carolina, but he lived in Union City for much of his life. Kirkland grew up the son of retailers who owned and operated a Ben Franklin five and dime store. In 1966, he and cousin Carl Kirkland founded the Kirkland’s home decor stores, which expanded into a chain of more than 300 locations in 35 states. The cousins also founded CBK Ltd, which shipped gift and

AUSTIN — The staff of Rep. Molly White, who has proposed prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages, told a gay rights activist not to expect a meeting with the lawmaker. The Temple Daily Telegram reports that White’s staff told Frank Carlson of Equality Texas, the state’s largest gayrights organization, to “drop off your literature and leave.” White’s chief of staff, Hannah Bell, told Carlson that speaking to White about gay rights “would be a waste of time.” The first-year Republican lawmaker has also proposed legislation that would allow businesses to cite religious beAssociated Press liefs as grounds for denying goods or services. White instructed staff during a Muslim rally in Austin in January to ask Muslims visiting her office to “renounce Islamic terrorist groups and publicly announce allegiance to America and our laws.”

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Marcella B. Nesnidal Marcella B. Nesnidal, 84, of New Braunfels, passed away on January 17, 2015 at her home in New Braunfels. Born on September 12, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sophie Ristau. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe J. Nesnidal. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 4:00pm. A reception for family and friends will be held immediately after-

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home decor items to customers around the world from a distribution center in Union City, population 11,000. By the late 1990s, Robert Kirkland and his wife, Jenny, had sold their business holdings and began to concentrate on philanthropic efforts through the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation.

SAN ANTONIO — A former Texas district judge accused of soliciting and taking bribes from a San Antonio lawyer is expected to appear in court Monday to plead guilty. U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez has set a plea and rearraignment hearing for Angus McGinty, who stepped down from the 114th District Court bench amid an FBI investigation into graft. McGinty is accused of seeking and taking bribes from lawyer Alberto Acevedo Jr. from January through September of last year. A 15-county federal corruption inducement was reduced to five counts after the main prosecution witness was slain. Acevedo pleaded guilty March 17 to giving McGinty gifts and payments totaling more than $6,600. Acevedo remains free on bond pending sentencing and faces up to 10 years in prison.

UTEP wins $5M grant to study H2O supply EL PASO — The University of Texas at El Paso has won a $4.9 million grant to lead a study of how to do more with less water. The El Paso Times reports that the university will use the money to investigate the impacts of climate change in the Rio Grande Basin. UTEP was among six recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, tasked with inventing ways to manage competing demands for decreasing water supplies. UTEP’s Center for Environmental Research director William Hargrove says that growth in the arid border region of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez is already straining supplies. The plan calls for researchers to test possible solutions in the third year of the project and implement solutions in the fourth year.

Aycock talks school finance overhaul plan AUSTIN — House Public Education Committee Chairman Jimmie Don Aycock unveiled a formidable $3 billion plan to fix the way Texas pays for schools, which has been dogged by three decades of legal battles. The plan de-emphasizes the “Robin Hood” system, where school districts in wealthy parts of the state share property tax revenue with those in poorer areas. Aycock says he can muscle the plan through the House, but it may stall in the Senate. There, education leaders are far more focused on a major school voucher plan giving parents public funding to pull students out of struggling public schools and send them to private alternatives.

Criminal complaint filed on Paxton AUSTIN — Prosecutors in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s home county have turned a criminal complaint involving his admitted securities violations over to the Texas Rangers. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis’ announcement came amid criticism that his office had slow-played a possible investigation. Paxton was fined $1,000 by the Texas State Securities Board last year for being paid for investment advising without registering. A criminal complaint in the matter was filed by Texans for Public Justice, a left-leaning watchdog group that filed the complaint that got ex-Gov. Rick Perry indicted on abuse-of-power charges.

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Bill on filming officers dropped AUSTIN (AP)

A Texas state representative said he is dropping a proposed bill that would limit bloggers from filming within 25 feet of police activity, amid a public outcry over a South Carolina police shooting of a black man that was filmed by a man standing nearby. Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas, said that he will not seek a public hearing for his bill, which would have made it illegal for a person to film within 25 feet of police activity, or within 100 feet if the person carried a handgun, the Dallas Morning News reported. Traditional news media would have been exempted from the misdemeanor charge. Villalba said the bill was initially proposed by the Dallas Police Association and the Texas Municipal Association. “We thought when we wrote our bill that we were making it safe not only for the police officers by that buffer zone, but also for those individuals that are seeking to keep law enforcement accountable to give them a safe zone to film,” Villalba said. As news of Villalba’s bill spread, so did the opposition, which he said came from “far-left civil libertarians to our far-right people who believe that we were somehow limiting First Amendment rights,” and included the state’s biggest police union, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas. “It’s just not needed,” said CLEA executive director Charley Wilkison.

Battle on budget continues AUSTIN (AP)

Battle lines are being drawn in the looming budget war between the Texas Senate and House — and a key source of conflict is simple enough for even non-accountants to understand. The upper chamber wants billions of dollars in property tax cuts that would save the average household around $200 a year. The lower one is backing the first sales tax reduction in state history. The House plan would cost billions too and save taxpayers a little less, about $172 annually for the average family of four. But it would benefit everyone, not just homeowners. Republicans control both the House and Senate, but the tax cut discord got testy in a hurry. After House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dennis Bonnen unveiled his chamber’s plan, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who oversees the Senate, noted that Gov. Greg Abbott wants meaty property tax cuts. Patrick called the House plan “out of step with Texans, my office and the governor.”

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1995, but then took off. In 2005 the county population was 92,244 and there were 53 primary care physicians for a ratio of 1,740. By 2013 there were 81 primary care physicians serving 120,406 county residents. That ratio is 1,486 residents per physician, a ratio that is comparable to the 1985 number. “The more our county grows the more potential health issues we may have,” said Gwen Mills, director of Comal County Public Health (CCPH). “We definitely know that the more people we have, Herald-Zeitung file photo the more families we have, Ashley Erben wraps her newborn son Conor in a blanket at Resolute Health on June 25, 2014. Conor the more kids we have, was born June 24, the hospital’s opening day. the more vaccinations we need to do. There’s just pansion and add addiWesson said when physicians in the county, more education to do to tional services. Christus first came to New that number has contin- get that out to our famiFor instance, Wesson Braunfels they expressed ued to grow, too, accord- lies so they are aware of said CSRH-NB start- an interest in investing in ing to data provided by different health risks and ed offering open-heart the community because of the DSHS. what they need to do to In 1975, when the take care of those risks.” surgeries that McKenna the high growth. — which previously op“That’s why we’ve in- county’s population was According to its weberated the hospital — did vested millions of dollars 30,293, there were just 12 site, CCPH’s vision is not. Since 2010 they have in adding new technology primary care physicians. simple: a safe and healthy performed more than and new services to this That is one physician for Comal County. The team 650 open-heart surgeries. community so people can every 2,524 Comal Coun- “delivers public health-foEmergency room visits get their care here close to ty residents. Just 10 years cused services such as also continue to grow. home. That’s all because later there were 30 prima- immunizations, epidemi“We have about 45,000 we’re one of the fast- ry care physicians for a ology and surveillance, ER visits a year, so ER vol- est-growing communities population of 45,098 — or emergency preparedness, ume continues to grow — if not the fastest-grow- a ratio of 1,503 residents education and some clinic because a lot of people ing community — on the for each physician. That services.” CCPH also posts reare using ER as their pri- (Interstate 35) corridor,” number dipped slightly by mary care physician these he said. days,” Wesson said. “PeoChristus has also exple used to have to leave pressed interest in exthis community to get panding into the proposed health care. They don’t Veramendi project area. have to leave it anymore,” The agreement would inhe said. “Many services clude up to 50 acres. “We’ve got plans for a that weren’t offered in this community back as far as future campus out there,” 2008 are now offered here. Wesson said. “That’s a People can stay close to goal of ours in the future. home and we get positive We expect the services comments from people all that we provide in this the time about the ability community to continto stay in the community ue to grow, so we’ll need and not have to drive into the capacity in the years the city and get high-qual- to come to be able to exity care here close to pand,” he said. home,” he said. As for primary care

portable illness numbers on its website and investigates diseases. “When we do those investigations, we’re determining if the client actually has that disease or probable disease,” Mills said. “We’re also looking at who has come in contact with that person and (whether) we need to get ahold of those other people and educate them and tell them what they need to do to protect themselves,” she said. “It’s a vital part of our health department along with education,” she said. Mills said these initiatives only become tougher as the population continues to grow. “We see more or different diseases. We see more cases. There’s more people — they’re out and about and around people. They may have a disease and not have all the symptoms of it, yet, so they’re not at home feeling bad, but they’re out and about and they may be spreading those things,” she said. “It is really important for us to make sure that we have information and we get it out to people in the county so they know how to take better care of themselves.”

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FOLKFEST Continued from page 1A All proceeds will benefit the Heritage Village and their historic preservation projects. Kathy Nichols, executive director of the Heritage Society of New Braunfels, believes Saturday brought a good crowd to Folkfest — considering the cloudy and overcast weather. “Things have been good so far,” Nichols said. “We were worried the weather might hold things down, but it turned out fine. People have been showing up, there’s good food from New Braunfels Smokehouse and craft beer. The kids have definitely been thrilled today.” Some of the more popular activities enjoyed by the kiddos were kite making, the Native Plant Society plant sale, pioneer children lemonade party, clothes washing, the teepee and the clay play. Several of the adults participated in the openhearth cooking, sausage stuffing, broom making, the antiques and collectibles sale, woodcarving and the sauerkraut and wine demonstration. Victor Summers, owner of Summer Fish Studios in Spring Branch, attend Folkfest for the first time on Saturday. Summers and his wife create handmade kitchen utensils from recycled and Texas native woods. “We started out making little things, and now we’ve mushroomed into making other things as well,” Summers said. “We don’t throw anything away either. We’ve got spoons for sale, and little ‘bacon turners.’ I’m just interested to see how the crowd responds to handmade, wooden tools.” Bill Moldz and his wife Diane were in charge of the sauerkraut and wine demonstration. Bill, who learned how to make homemade wine from his dad, had some wine on display that was more than 23 years old. “The Germans used to make their wine from leftover fruits,” Moldz said. “They sometimes blended all the fruit together. They used to use a wild mustang grape, but you can’t find those anymore because people have mowed them down.” Moldz has attended Folkfest for the last 11 years or so because he enjoys watching people reconnect with history. “I like it when people get interested in things they grew up with,” Moldz said. “That’s what most of this event is all about.” For more information about Folkfest, which is held at 1370 Church Hill Drive in New Braunfels, visit www.nbheritagevillage.com or call (830) 6296504.

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Funeral held for SC man shot by officer By Bruce Smith and Phillip Lucas

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The death of a black man shot in the back while fleeing a white police officer was the act of a racist cop, a minister told hundreds who gathered Saturday for the funeral of Walter Scott. “All of us have seen the video,” the Rev. George Hamilton, the minister at W.O.R.D. Ministries Christian Center, told an overflow congregation. “There is no doubt in my

mind and I feel that Walter’s death was motivated by racial prejudice.” Authorities have not said whether race was a factor in the shooting. Scott was a father of four and Coast Guard veteran whose death sparked outrage as another instance of a white law officer fatally shooting an unarmed black man under questionable circumstances. The shooting last weekend in North Charleston was captured on a dramatic

cellphone camera video by a man who was walking past. About 450 people including U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., the two black members of South Carolina’s congressional delegation, gathered in the sanctuary of the church where Scott had worshipped. About 200 more people waited outside beneath the portico of the church or under umbrellas in the

rain because the sanctuary had reached capacity. Hamilton called Michael Slager — the officer involved in the shooting and who has been charged with murder and fired — a disgrace to the North Charleston Police Department. “This particular cop was a racist. You don’t Tase a man and then shoot,” the minister said. But he added “we will not indict the entire law enforcement community for the act of

one racist.” Hamilton said that the Scott family could take comfort in the fact that Slager was captured on the video, was charged and will face justice. Scott was remembered as a gentle soul and a bornagain Christian. “He was not perfect,” the minister said, adding that nobody is. The two-hour service included spirituals and remembrances of the 50-year-old Scott.

Those who waited outside were able to enter at the end of the service and file by Scott’s open casket covered in an American flag and surrounded with sprays of flowers. Scott’s family arrived in a fleet of three black limousines followed by several other vehicles. Dozens who were waiting outside held up their cellphones trying to capture the scene as Scott’s casket was unloaded from the hearse and wheeled inside.

Obama, Castro meet in historic face-to-face talks PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP)

President Barack Obama and Cuba’s Raul Castro sat down together Saturday in the first formal meeting of the two country’s leaders in a half-century, pledging to reach for the kind of peaceful relationship that has eluded their nations for generations. In a small conference room in a Panama City convention center, the two sat side by side in a bid to inject fresh momentum into their months-old effort to restore diplomatic ties. Reflecting on the historic nature of the meeting, Obama said he felt it was time to try something new and to engage with both Cuba’s government and its people. “What we have both concluded is that we can disagree with a spirit of respect and civility,” Obama said. “And over time, it is possible for us to turn the page and develop a new

2 charged in beach sex assault PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP)

Two college students have been charged with sexually attacking a woman on a crowded Florida beach filled with spring break revelers who apparently did nothing to stop it, authorities said. Delonte’ Martistee, 22, and Ryan Austin Calhoun, 23, were arrested Friday and charged with sexual battery by multiple perpetrators, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. The Panama City News Herald reports both men are students at Troy University in Alabama. The attack, recorded on a cellphone video, happened sometime March 10-12 in Panama City, Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen said at a news conference. Authorities learned of the assault when police in Troy, Alabama, discovered the video while investigating a shooting. McKeithen described the recording as the “most disgusting, sickening thing” he had ever seen. Several men can be seen surrounding an incapacitated woman on a beach chair. “This is happening in broad daylight with hundreds of people seeing and hearing what is happening, and they are more concerned about spilling their beer than somebody being raped,” he said. The sheriff said he expected investigators will make additional arrests.

relationship between our two countries.” Castro, for his part, said he agreed with everything Obama had said — a stunning statement in and of itself for the Cuban leader. But he added the caveat that they had “agreed to disagee” at times. Castro said he had told the Americans that Cuba was willing to discuss issues such as human rights and freedom of the press, maintaining that “everything can be on the table.” “We are disposed to talk about everything — with patience,” Castro said in Spanish. “Some things we will agree with, and others

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Kinder Ranch students put their best feet forward Kinder Ranch Elementary School’s fourth annual “Race at the Ranch” took place on March 28. This exciting event, sponsored by the Kinder Ranch PTA, was comprised of a 5K run/walk, a 1 mile fun run and a Health and Activity Fair. It was held at the Kinder Ranch campus and the 5K took racers through the beautiful Kinder Ranch community. Approximately 400 runners and walkers took part in the event. At the Health and Activity Fair, there were many different businesses from the community that focus

on physical activity and healthy lifestyles giving both demonstrations and information to attendees. There was also a basket silent auction with baskets donated by Kinder Ranch classrooms and the community. The race continues the Comal ISD FIT health initiative. Comal FIT challenges the district’s students and staff to live healthier lifestyles through exercise and healthy eating. “The Race at the Ranch is becoming one of our most popular Kinder Ranch community events of the year,” said principal

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Team United has won multiple tournament championships in New Braunfels and San Antonio over the last year. Since late January, the team has taken home trophies in multiple tournaments, including this weekend’s 3-0 stretch in south San Antonio at Dwight Middle School. In the championship game, Team United beat the Fredericksburg Pride, 32-9, going on an 18-0 run to start the game.

Area youth basketball team taking Texas by storm By Cameron Irvine The Herald-Zeitung

eam United might not have Candace Parker or Maya Moore. But when this team steps on the court, all they do is dominate. The dominance continued Saturday at Dwight Middle School in south San Antonio, where Team United captured the Battle of the All-Stars II 4th/5th-grade girls’ division. “We’ve got a great support group,” said coach Rene Ortega. “It’s fun. The first couple of games we were struggling. They just know how to work together as a team and adjust.” The difference between Team United and other competitors is the youth. Team United has

just two fifth-graders but also has two third-graders and a second-grader playing against older competition. They’re not just bench-warmers either. Third-graders LA Sneed and Debi Hernandez and second-grader Madisyn Ortega, who will be participating in a national free-throw shooting competition this week, all contributed significant minutes during the team’s undefeated run at Dwight. Team United won 34-15, 37-9 and 32-9 in the Championship Game against the Fredericksburg Pride, outscoring the Pride 18-0 in the first quarter. “There was so many good See UNITED, page 6B

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The Astrodome celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday with a celebration among the locals. Pat Turner describes his friend Joe’s experiences at the Dome, along with his memories of the Dome’s opening in 1965.

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Smithson Valley’s Leah Schroeder (4) helped the Rangers survive the postseason longer than any other 25-6A team in 2015.

30 local athletes litter 25-6A All-District teams By Cameron Irvine The Herald-Zeitung

With the Smithson Valley girls’ 1-0 loss to San Antonio Reagan last week, the District 25-6A soccer season for both boys and girls came to a close. San Antonio Reagan’s girls bounced both Canyon and Smithson Valley, while the Rattler boys but the Cougars out. Even though no postseason runs resulted in state titles, there was some stellar soccer played this season, with five of the six 25-6A local teams making the playoffs. The 25-6A coaches have announced the All-District teams, which includes 30 local athletes. First, on the girls’ side, Smithson Valley’s Gabby Rodriguez was named Forward of the Year, Annika Fields was named Defender of the Year and Canyon’s Sydney Huntsinger took home Goalkeeper of the Year honors. New Braunfels placed three on the first team: Forwards Sara Gribbon and Brooke Hanson and midfielder Rebekah Kensing. Canyon’s Brooke Windham (defender) and Gaby Medrano (midfielder) landed on the top squad, while the Rangers placed two more there: Midfield-

ers Brooke Cousins and Leah Whitaker. The second team included Canyon’s Michaela Baron (D) and Taylor Trefger (MF), New Braunfels’ Lainey Kelley (D) and Reyna Garcia (MF) and Smithson Valley’s Libby Schroeder (D), Natalie Kutac (goalkeeper), Kristina Richter (MF) and Kaitlyn Bumgarner (MF). Bumgarner was the only freshman to make an All-District team. For the boys, the Rangers earned the most first-team spots of the three area squads with three. Elijah Thompson (D), Andrew Beard (F) and Brett Lindsey (F) earned the honors. The Rangers also placed two on the second team: Gage Heinz (MF) and Dalton Reid (MF). For Canyon, goalkeeper Collin Brandenburg’s efforts earned him a first team spot along with teammate Ritt Givens (MF). The Cougars’ Joel Citron (D) and Austin Spier (F) made the second team. For New Braunfels, which did not make the postseason, forward Patrick O’Brien made the first team while defender Rafa Dominguez and midfielder Jacob Zapata got on the second team.

Gallardo wins home debut for Rangers over Astros By Schuyler Dixon The Associated Press

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Yovani Gallardo won his home debut for his hometown team, pitching into the sixth inning for the Texas Rangers in a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Adrian Beltre circled the bases on a triple and an error for the game’s first run, and Elvis Andrus had a two-run single when Texas scored three more unearned runs in the fifth inning after the second of three errors by Houston. Gallardo (1-1), who lost at Oakland on opening day, struck out seven in 5 2-3 innings in his first appearance at Globe Life Park, just a few miles from where he grew up in Fort Worth. The right-hander was part of an offseason trade with Milwaukee. Marwin Gonzalez homered in his first at-bat of the season for Houston. Roberto Hernandez (0-

1) allowed five hits and five runs — but just one earned — while walking four in 4 2-3 innings in his debut for Houston. The 10-year veteran righthander made the team after going to spring training with a minor league deal. Beltre’s first-inning triple was helped by right fielder George Springer, who allowed the ball skip past him when he tried to play a carom off the wall barehanded. The play seemed over when Gonzalez saw Beltre off the bag and tried to surprise him, but he threw wildly past Luis Valbuena, letting Beltre to trot home. Beltre, who also doubled, had two hits along with Mitch Moreland and Carlos Peguero, making his Texas debut after getting promoted from Triple-A Round Rock.

Joe left a message Thursday night. The friend from Houston said, “Call back as soon as you can. I have exciting news.” My first thought before returning the call was to wonder what could possibly have Joe so pumped? It couldn’t have been about his favorite team, the Astros, who came close to becoming the season’s first no-hitter until Joe Lowrie bailed them out with a solo home run in the ninth during the 5-1 loss to Cleveland. Joe takes every loss hard, which makes you wonder how he has survived all these years. The only way to find out was to call. “That was close to being a no-hitter today,” was the way to break the ice. “I wasn’t worried,” Joe said. “No team has ever thrown a no-hitter against the Astros in Houston.” He paused a second and asked, “Do you know what today is? “Thursday,” was the reply. It was right, but not the answer for Joe’s Jeopardy question. “Today is the 50th anniversary of the Astrodome,” he said proudly. “And I was there.” Joe, who was in attendance for the Dome’s opener in 1965, wasn’t referring to that historical moment. He was actually there for the Astrodome’s 50th birthday. Although the Astrodome has been inactive more than 10 years, it was re-opened for a birthday celebration, and Joe, who was one of the first in line (so he says), was relishing it all in. His return to a place that had given him so many memories clashed somewhat with those same memories — the place looked nothing like it did many years ago. Talk about your fixer-upper. Most of the colored seats were missing. The Astroturf, the artificial surface that made its debut in 1966, was gone. There was a patch of dirt near what

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appeared to be second base. A musty smell lingered in the air, but that was OK with Joe. He had returned. Turns out, Joe was not alone. Reports say more than 25,000 people were on hand for the celebration, which was a larger crowd than the 22,593 who showed up at Minute Maid Park for the Astros-Indians game. In addition to the fans on hand, there were Harris County officials and former Astros and Oilers, including popular outfielder Jose Cruz. There was music, memorabilia, Dome Dogs and a cake in the shape of the Astrodome. Joe was in heaven. After all, the Dome brought so many special moments. It staged six no-hitters, two All-Star games and two National League playoffs. It had the amazing scoreboard that erupted with fireworks, pistols shooting and played “The Eyes of Texas” every time the Astros belted a home run or won. It brought tons of cheers, especially when Mike Scott pitched his no-no while helping the Astros clinch the National League West Division in 1986. It also brought its share of heartbreak, such as the playoff losses to Philadelphia (1980) and the New York Mets (1986). There were also the Luv Ya Blue Days with Earl Campbell rambling down the field and coach Bum Phillips watching from the sidelines. It was the home of Houston

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Cougars’ football and Houston Livestock and Rodeo. It hosted concerts, a Billy Graham Crusade, auto racing, bloodless bullfights and the famous UH-UCLA contest that supposedly brought college basketball to life. For Joe, it began with the opener when the 16-year-old walked into what he termed “Paradise.” He was in awe of the roof more than 200-feet above, the scoreboard that seemed longer than Old Spanish Trail, with the cushion seats and tons of air-conditioning. That was a much more comfortable atmosphere that the humid nights at nearby Colt Stadium — at the Dome, he didn’t have to worry about rain or giant mosquitoes taking him away. The exhibition game between the Astros and New York Yankees was a great way to begin. Mickey hit the first one out, and Nellie Fox’s single gave Houston a 2-1 walk-off win. Now, Joe, like many others, hopes the Dome Days don’t turn into “Paradise Lost.” Being there for the recent festivities was their way of campaigning for the Astrodome’s future. The word demolishing is a sore subject, but seems to be a way some want to go. There has been talk about making it into an indoor park with a museum and shops. After what they saw this past Thursday, many Harris County officials realize the Astrodome means a great deal to many people. Still, it all comes down to the almighty tax dollar. Hopefully, Harris County will do the right thing. After all, the Astrodome is a landmark for not only Houston, but the universe. It changed the sports world in many ways and was dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World during its heyday. Joe and the other Dome lovers believe it needs to be treated like one.

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Spieth sets another Masters record Mickelson five strokes back; Woods 10 back, tied for fifth entering final round And then it all changed Saturday in two holes. Out of nowhere, Spieth made a double bogey. Spieth Ahead of him, former U.S. Open champion Justin Rose poured in a 20-foot birdie. In the worst spot he had been all week, Spieth ended 30 minutes of chaos with a bold shot that saved his par, set another Masters scoring record and gave

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Jordan Spieth seized control of the Masters with a performance not seen since another 21-yearold, Tiger Woods, first blazed his way around Augusta National. He made four birdies in five holes on the back nine to stretch his lead to seven shots. Standing on the 17th tee, he already was on the same score — 18-under par — that only Woods had ever reached in the Masters.

the 21-year-old Texan a fourshot lead over Rose going into the final round. On a day of charges and cheers for the biggest names in golf — Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson — Spieth now gets to return and do this all over again. “We’ve got a long way to go,” Spieth said after his 2-under 70. It might have felt even longer without one last display of his exquisite short game. Spieth put his approach on the 18th into the

Jimmie Johnson gets 5th Sprint Cup win at Texas By Stephen H. Hawkins The Associated Press

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Jimmie Johnson led 128 laps to get his fifth career NASCAR Sprint Cup victory at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Johnson also won in November at Texas, where all four of his previous wins had been in fall races. Kevin Harvick, the series points leader who has already won twice this season, finished second. The runner-up finish for Harvick comes after he finished eighth in Martinsville in the last Cup race two weeks ago. That ended his run of eight consecutive races finishing first or second, the longest such stretch since Richard Petty did it 11 times in a row in 1975. “I’m not disappointed at all, racing for wins is what we’re here to do,” said Harvick, who led 96 of the 334 laps but is without a win in 25 Texas starts. “Nothing

gallery, right of the green, behind a bunker with the green below and running away from him. He took the high-risk option that offered his best chance to save par — a flop shot off a tight lie — and pulled it off to perfection. Spieth saved par from 10 feet to stay at 16-under 200, breaking by one the 54-hole record held by Woods (1997) and Raymond Floyd (1976). “That just took some guts,” Spieth said. “And having been in this scenario, or having been in

NY beats Magic despite 8 2nd-quarter points By Kyle Hightower The Associated Press

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The New York Knicks and Orlando Magic have had trouble winning games this season. In their latest matchup, they had an equally tough time scoring points. Cole Aldrich had a career-high 19 points and New York beat Orlando 80-79 on Saturday night in a game that had the lowest-scoring quarter in NBA history.

at all to hang your head about.” This was the fifth time in Johnson’s last seven starts at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked track Johnson that he led at least 100 laps. This is fourth win in the span that also includes a runner-up finish in the spring race three years ago. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is Johnson’s teammate at Hendrick Motorsports, was third to give Chevrolet a sweep of the top three spots in the first Sprint Cup night race this season. Team Penske rounded out the top five, with defending race winner Joey Logano finishing fourth and Brad Keselowski fifth. Jeff Gordon, who in his last full season, is the only driver who has started all 29 Sprint Cup races at Texas since the track opened in 1997. He finished seventh after starting 12th.

The teams combined to score only 15 points in the second quarter, breaking the mark of 18. The previous NBA low was accomplished three times, the last by Utah and Detroit on March 13, 2005. Aldrich also had 14 rebounds to help the Knicks win for the second time in 13 games. Tim

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Injured New York Mets closer Jenrry Mejia was suspended for 80 games Saturday, the fourth player in 16 days banned under the major league drug program following a positive test for the steroid Stanozolol. Minnesota pitcher Ervin Santana, Seattle pitcher David Rollins and Atlanta pitcher Ar-

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Asked Saturday whether the Major League Baseball Players Association was worried there was a connection to the four positive tests for Stanozolol, union spokesman Greg Bouris said: “We are always concerned when there’s a positive test, regardless of the substance.” Mejia will lose $1,134,426 of his $2,595,000 salary because of the suspension.

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Hardaway Jr. added 13 points, including a late 3-pointer that proved to the winner. “A win is a win,” Hardaway said. “We knew we only had three games left including this one and we just want to make use of all three.” Victor Oladipo had 21 points to lead a Magic team that has lost two straight and dropped their final home game of the season. Tobias Harris added 15 points.

Mets’ Mejia banned 80 games for positive drug test

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contention enough, having been on tour for a few years, I felt comfortable enough playing that full flop. If you caught me a yearand-a-half ago, I probably never would have played that shot in that scenario. “Seeing any putts go in on 18 is nice,” he said. “I would like to have maybe a couple of them” on Sunday. Considering the shrinking size of his lead and the caliber of players behind him, Spieth might need them.

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Canyon High student-athlete Jordyn Smith gives CHS STAR athlete Trenton Graham his medal after he completed a wheelchair race on April 5 as CHS cheerleaders Kelsey Keene (left) and Rachel Carroll (right) look on. Once again, Comal ISD’s STAR athletes helped kick off the Cougar Relays.

Comal ISD STAR athletes kick off Cougar Relays From staff reports

The Comal ISD STAR (Specialized Training in Athletics and Recreation) athletes continued their tradition of opening the Cougar Relays at the Canyon High track and field meet on April 2 by running several races, including a 100-meter dash, 50-meter dash and wheelchair races. Every STAR athlete who participated earned a medal. “It’s something we greatly anticipate every year,” said Glenn Gamez, Canyon head track coach. “I can’t think of a bet-

ter way to start the Cougar Relays.” Terry Werchan, head of Comal ISD’s STAR Sports Program, agreed. “It’s an event that kicks off our track STAR season,” Werchan said. “It’s something all the athletes really enjoy and look forward to.” The STAR athletes will cap off their track and field season on April 27, when middle and high school students from all three feeder-patterns – Smithson Valley, Canyon, and Canyon Lake – will compete at an event at Smithson Valley High.

QB Manziel released from rehab By Tom Withers

The Associated Press

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Johnny Manziel has taken the first steps in his comeback. The popular Browns quarterback was released from a rehab facility Saturday after more than 10 weeks, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner from Texas A&M entered the undisclosed clinic, which specializes in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, on Jan. 28 for treatment of an unspecified problem. Manziel is expected to participate in Cleveland’s offseason workouts beginning April 20, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of privacy issues. Manziel had been allowed to leave for short periods over the past month and visited a hospital earlier in the week as part of his treatment program. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and coach Mike Pettine have publicly

pledged their support of Manziel, emphasizing that his personal Manziel recovery comes ahead of football. Pettine visited Manziel while he was in rehab and reported he was making good progress. “Football, it’s a back seat,” Pettine said at the owners meetings last month in Phoenix. “For his football life to get it where it needs to be, he needs to get the personal life where it needs to be. This takes precedence, so however long of time he needs, the football will be there when he gets out.” Manziel’s release was first reported by ESPN. The team remains optimistic about Manziel, who was drafted with the No. 22 overall pick in last year’s NFL draft. Manziel spent most of his rookie season backing up Brian Hoyer before playing poorly in two starts. Manziel joined the

Browns with a reputation as a party boy, and he didn’t do anything to refute that image when he was photographed in nightclubs before he even went to training camp with Cleveland. The Browns insisted they weren’t going to micro-manage any of their players, and throughout the season Pettine said Manziel was working hard and taking the necessary steps to become a better player. But after his poor onfield performance — he was injured in his second start — Manziel acknowledged he should have taken his job more seriously and vowed to come back for his second season more prepared and focused. “I did grow up and then I took a step back,” he said after last season. “It is the same story with me. We’re taking one step forward and then two steps back.” Manziel showed he was serious when he checked himself into the facility, a decision met with approval by the Browns.

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The Lady Panthers from Sts. Peter and Paul in New Braunfels, a team made up of many current Team United players, went 16-0 and captured the Peewee 2 city championship for the CYO League last month.

UNITED Continued from page 1B things about this tournament,” said Kayla Malone, whose hustle and rebounding made a big difference in the final game of the day. “We all cooperated. We all shot and had a lot of assists.” Most of these athletes are Cougarettes in training, likely to attend high school at Canyon when they get older. The majority of the team will be at Churchill Middle School over the next couple of years. This wasn’t United’s first rodeo. The team’s won six tournament titles just in the last three months and are playing middle school girls in some tournaments for the best competition. In their 32-9 victory over Fredericksburg, it didn’t take long to observe their was some talent in the gym. Krishawn Lee’s ability to dribble out of double teams was exceptional. When rebounders like Malone and Emery Black got their hands on the ball, the girls kept the ball high, not allowing their smaller competition to get their paws on the rock. Hernandez — the shortest and smallest girl on the team — could dribble in between the legs with ease, even though she didn’t have a lot of space to operate with. Sneed and Hernandez handled the ball most of the day, rarely with any distress. Defensively as a whole, Team United

swarmed to the ball all day, forcing poor passes, bad shots and offenses out of rhythm. Ortega teaches the aggressiveness, and it’s one part of the game United hangs its hat on. “I always tell them, ‘You’ve got five fouls,’” Ortega said. “Try to use some of them. With our team, you can sub someone out, and it won’t hurt us. We can make the adjustments because we’ve got 6-7 girls who can get the job done. “(Hernandez) is like a little bulldog. She has a lot of heart, probably the most on the team — she’s so small so she has to.” The girls have taken home so many medals, so many trophies that the girls have started winning them on a rotational basis. “We use teamwork, and we pass the ball,” said Keanna Black. “We all share the trophies too. This one’s (Malone’s), the next one — if we win — will be mine.” There’s no egos here. Keanna’s favorite moment of the tournament was that she finally made a lay-up. The team clearly has fun playing together, and that’s all that matters. It’s a lot of fun to win. It’s more fun to do it with friends, united. The group, which also includes Sage Grunwalk, Maddie Oberholtzer, Mindy Conger, Haylee Ranft and Chayse Goetz, will compete in national competition in Dallas in July.

Providence beats Boston for NCAA hockey title By Jimmy Golen The Associated Press

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Boston University goalie Matt O’Connor gave up a tying own goal in the third period, then Brandon Tanev scored with 6:17 left and Providence beat the Terriers

4-3 on Saturday night for its first NCAA hockey title. It was the third straight year that the NCAA has crowned a first-time champion in hockey. BU was seeking its sixth championship in a virtual home game when O’Connor

easily gloved a puck that was lofted in by Kyle McKenzie from the red line. But he then lost track of the puck, dropping it and allowing it to fall underneath him. He slid backward to protect the net and wound up knocking it in with 8:36 to play.

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The core of spiral galaxy M106 glows brightly in radio waves and X-rays where twin jets have been found running the length of the galaxy. M106, also designated NGC 4258, is a relatively close 23.5 million light years away, spans 60 thousand light years across and can be seen with a small telescope towards the constellation of the Hunting Dogs (Canes Venatici).

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Library observatory brings the universe right to Canyon Lake

W By Molly Block The Herald-Zeitung

ith an observatory where folks can view the magnificence and beauty of the night sky, Tye Preston Memorial Library in Canyon Lake has become much more than your average reading room.

The library serves the informational, recreational and educational needs of community and seasonal visitors. Through their various resources, programs and services, they reach out to young children, students, families, senior citizens and the entire community. According to the mission statement of the library, TPML is a safe and inviting place to visit — a place where minds expand and imaginations soar, a place where books are only the beginning. Astronomy nights — or star parties — are special occasions held at the BrownSmith Observatory, located behind the library. The events always take place later

in the evening once the sun goes down and the stars come out, and are supported by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club. Roxanna Deane, TPML director, said the observatory was discovered not long after the library opened. “This building (the library) was built in October 2010,” Deane said. “We saw that there was an observatory across the street that was no longer being used, so we asked Raven Star Outdoor Education if we could move it to the library. They agreed to let us have it on loan, so in May 2011 — we moved it

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Members of New Braunfels Astronomy Club and guests attend a star party at Tye Preston Memorial Library. The first star party was held in 2011, and the program continues to attract attention.

Jeffersonian principles would serve candidates well

MIKE FITSKO Columnist Mike Fitsko is a retired educator, freelance writer and motivational speaker.

“The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time” — Thomas Jefferson Please promise not to disclose this fact to my wife, but one of the main reasons I’ve never forgotten our wedding anniversary, which happens to be today, is that it falls just one day prior to the birth-

day of my all-time favorite president and founding father — Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson, born April 13, 1743, was a President, politician, inventor, author, educator, lawyer, architect and philosopher as well as a father, grandfather and a great-grandfather who organized rac-

es for children across the lawn of his home at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. He loved books and reading and writing. In fact researchers tell us that it was Jefferson who re-stocked the Library of Congress with as many as 6,487 books after the British had burnt all

the books in the Congressional library during the war of 1812. He loved to write letters — real letters — not emails, texts or tweets and it’s been estimated that he penned as many as 20,000 letters during his lifetime. As an inventor, he designed a rotating bookcase that could showcase

five books all at once something like having five Windows open on your computer. It’s believed he also invented the swivel chair and introduced French fries to Americans at a time when many colonials believed potatoes were poisonous. Inscribed on his See FITSKO, page 4C Member FDIC www.1cb.com

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to sing part of any song that Career Café shows off your voice. There will When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. also be a movement portion to Where: Gruene Grind Café, the audition, so wear clothes 2348 Gruene Lake Drive AARP Tax-Aide and shoes you can move in easContact: (830) 626-6334 When: Through April 15; ily. Main parts exist for 5 men Monday and Wednesday noon and 5 women ages 25-45 plus Hill Country Tea Party to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday a large ensemble cast with supWhen: 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. porting roles. The part of Millie Where: Comal County Senior Where: McKenna Events has been cast. If you can’t make Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Center the audition times, call (830) Contact: (830) 964-5995 You should know: Free tax 620-4848 for an appointment to return preparation with electronaudition at a different time. Captain James Jack ic filing. Volunteer counselors, Chapter, DAR trained in cooperation with the Geronimo VFW Sunday When: 9 a.m. IRS, are prepared to assist in Country Dance Where: New Braunfels ISD filing tax forms. Taxpayers with When: 3-6:30 p.m. April 12 Education Center, 430 W. Mill complex tax returns are advised Where: Geronimo VFW, 6808 N St. to seek paid tax assistance. Hwy 123, Geronimo Contact: (830) 609-3772 Please bring Social Security Contact: (830) 305-8829 or identification for yourself and (830) 305-5478 Art and Creative Expression all dependents, picture ID, You should know: Charles & all documents needed to file When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the Fabulous Four Band from your return, including forms Where: River City Advocacy, Round Top will be playing clasindicating income, taxes paid/ 145 Landa St. sic country dance music — $8 withheld and health insurance Contact: (830) 643-0200 donation. information. Anxiety Support Group Senior Single Travelers Making God Laugh, a When: 10 a.m. When: 12:30 p.m. Comedy of Planners Where: River City Advocacy, Where: Mamacita’s, 505 S. I-35 When: Fridays and Saturdays 145 Landa St. Contact: RSVP required to (830) at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Contact: (830) 643-0200 620-5641 or (830) 620-0122 through April 26 Where: Circle Arts Theatre, Substance Abuse Support Serenity and Hope Landa Park Group for Parents Al-Anon You should know: Tickets may When: 11 a.m. When: 5 p.m. be purchased at The Crossing Where: River City Advocacy, Where: Gruene United downtown, online at www.cir145 Landa St. Methodist Church, Common cleartstheatre.org or by calling Contact: (830) 643-0200 Street at FM 306 (830) 837-6172. Men’s Support Group Fundancers Darkness to Light, Stewards When: Noon When: 7-9 p.m. of Children Training Where: River City Advocacy, Where: Community Center When: 10 a.m.-noon April 18, 145 Landa St. North, 3501 Morning Drive, 26 Contact: (830) 643-0200 Cibolo Where: 1168 Pride Drive Contact: Susan White, (830) LGBT Support Group Al-Anon 626.2543 ext. 200 or cacWhen: 6 p.m. When: 5 p.m. ccswhite@yahoo.com Where: River City Advocacy, Where: 2365 Huber Road, You should know: This training 145 Landa St. Seguin will teach you 5 steps to preContact: (830) 643-0200 Contact: (830) 379-4773 venting child abuse. Domestic Violence Sunday Country Dance Support Group When: 3-6:30 p.m.; kitchen When: 5-6 p.m. opens at 2 p.m. Where: Geronimo VFW, 6808 N. Where: Crisis Center of Comal Hwy 123 County, 1547 E. Common St. Folkfest Contact: (830) 305-9903 or Contact: (830) 620-7520 When: Today (830) 379-9260 Where: Museum of Texas AA Meetings at 24 Club Handmade Furniture, 1370 AA Meetings at 24 Club When: Noon, 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Church Hill Drive When: 11 a.m., Noon, 5:30 p.m., Where: 1142 Eikel Contact: Kathy Nichols, muse8 p.m. Contact: (830) 625-0057 um@nbheritagevillage.com or Where: 1142 Eikel (830) 629-6504 Contact: (830) 625-0057 Senior Strength Exercise Class You should know: Folkfest is an annual “Family Heritage When: 9:15-10:15 a.m., 10:30Festival” sponsored by the 11:30 a.m. Museum of Texas Handmade Where: Comal County Senior Furniture. Will feature living hisCitizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. tory re-enactments, pioneer craft Howard Payne University Contact: (830) 629-4547 demonstrations, free furniture School of Music “A Joyful museum tours, children’s activi- Heart” Concert Basic and Protective Parenting ties, musical entertainment and When: 5-6 p.m. When: 7:30-9:00 p.m. Monday, delicious food. All proceeds benWhere: Seguin Elks Lodge, April 13 efit the museum and its historic 1331 C.H. Matthies Jr. Drive Where: Brauntex preservation projects. The historContact: (830) 372-5980 Contact: www.hputx.edu/newic Kindermasken Parade dating braunfelsconcert for ticket inforback to the founding of New Narcotics Anonymous mation or (830) 629-2366 Braunfels is held in conjunction When: 7 p.m. with this event. This children’s Friends for the Preservation Where: Salvation Army, 617 S. costumed walking parade is of Historic Landa Park Business 35. open to all participants. Contact: (855) 864-2262 When: 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 Books & Boots author event Al-Anon Where: Landa Haus, 360 When: 2-5 p.m. Aquatic Circle When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Bulverde/Spring Branch Contact: Bob Wolf, (713) Where: St. John’s Episcopal Library 628-1831 or www.friendsforlanChurch, 312 S. Guenther Ave. You should know: Friends of the dapark.org Contact: (830) 620-1450 Library event will feature Texas authors Jan Jarboe Russell, S.C. Fraternal Order of Eagles New Braunfels Donor Room Gwynn, Miles Arceneaux and Aux. 2999 Fun Night When: Monday through Chef Adan Medrano. Tickets When: 4 p.m. Saturday are $50 per person, $30 of it Where: 257 E. South St. Where: 651 N. Business 35, is tax deductible, and include Contact: (830) 629-1252 Suite 830, MarketPlace Center author presentations and book Contact: (830) 625-5401 sales, heavy appetizers, adult You should know: Donate beverages and dessert, a silent New Braunfels City Council blood from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 auction and raffle. When: 6 p.m. p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Contact: (830) 438-4864 for Where: City Council Chambers, Friday; 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. more information. 424 S. Castell Ave. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.You should know: Agendas 3 p.m. Saturday. Auditions for Thoroughly posted at nbtexas.org Modern Millie Gemischter Chor Harmonie New Braunfels Wurst Sew-ers Where: Circle Arts Theatre in When: 7-8:30 p.m. Landa Park When: 1:15 p.m. Where: Eden Hill Chapel, 631 When: 7 p.m. April 12, 13 Where: Church of Nazarene, You should know: The show will Lakeview Blvd. 210 W. Klein Road run July 10-Aug. 2. Be prepared Contact: (830) 625-8937 Contact: (830) 620-0675

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Knights of Columbus No. 4183 Bingo When: 5 p.m. Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 111 Landa St. Contact: (830) 629-7673

Guadalupe County Chapter, Native Plant Society When: 6:30 p.m. Where: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 606 S. Center St., Marion Contact: (830) 303-4712

Friends of the Library Bookstore When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 627-7824

General Support Group When: 10 a.m. Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200 Women’s Group When: Noon Where: River City Advocacy, 145 Landa St. Contact: (830) 643-0200

Comal County Aggie Moms Club When: 6: 30 p.m. Where: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 386 N. Castell Ave. (St. Ann’s Hall) Contact: (830) 708-3161

Baby Rhyme Time When: 9:30 a.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300

Water Aerobics When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Comal County Senior Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (210) 846-4366

Marine Corps League Teufelshunde of Texas Detachment When: 7:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 7110, 600 Peace Ave. Contact: (830) 214-0059

Toddler Time When: 10:30 a.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300 Paws to Read When: 3-5 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300 You should know: Read to a therapy dog. Sign up for a reading slot ahead of time.

GriefShare When: 6-8 p.m. Where: First United Methodist, 572 W. San Antonio St. Contact: (830) 625-4513 GriefShare When: 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. Where: Oakwood Baptist Church, 2154 Loop 337 Contact: Oakwood Counseling Center, (830) 627-7006.

Al-Anon When: 7 p.m. Where: 2365 Huber Road, Seguin Contact: (830) 379-4773 AA Meetings at 24 Club When: Noon, 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Where: 1142 Eikel Contact: (830) 625-0057 Family Storytime When: 9:30 a.m. Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 Common St. Contact: (830) 221-4300

Celebrate Recovery When: 7-9:30 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Kids New Braunfels Community Toddler Time Club, 169 S. Hickory Chorale Rehearsals When: 10:30 a.m. Contact: (210) 845-4060 or (830) When: 7-9 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Public 305-5400 Where: Faith United Church of Library, 700 Common St. Christ, 2551 S. Loop 337 Contact: (830) 221-4300 Contact: Linda, (830) 660-2254 Barbershop Harmony Society You should know: If you love to sing, come join the chorale When: 7 p.m. as it prepares for its spring Where: Protestant Church, Skat Spieler concert “Stars and Stripes 172 W Coll St. When: 12:30-4 p.m. Forever,” over 15 songs of Contact: (830) 624-0511 Where: Comal County Senior America. Citizens Center GED Testing in Spanish Contact: (210) 846-4366  Triple Play Card Players and English You should know: Last week’s When: 1 p.m. When: 4:45 p.m. winners were Noland Koepp, Where: Comal County Senior Where: 102 School St., first; Arlen Leeder, second; and Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa Converse Dennis Hermes, third. St. Contact: (210) 619-0352 Contact: Betty, (210) 601-8352 Tablet Workshop Griefshare Support Group When: 2 p.m. Get Healthy Comal County When: 9-11 a.m., 6-8 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Public When: 2 p.m. Where: Oakwood Baptist Library, 700 E. Common St. Where: Naturally, 494 N. Church, 2154 Loop 337 N. Contact: (830) 221-4300 Seguin Ave Contact: (830) 627-7006 Contact: (830) 624-8644 Grief Support Group Parents Helping Parents When: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Zumba Gold When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Rio Terra Retirement When: 9-10 a.m. Where: Villa Serena Community, 2294 E. Common Where: Comal County Senior Apartments, 109 Rosa Parks St. Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa Drive Contact: (830) 221-4800 St. Contact: (830) 629-4547 Women’s Support Group New Braunfels Breakfast Lions When: 1-2 p.m. When: 6:45-7:45 a.m. Chair Yoga Where: Villa Serena Where: Town Hall Meeting When: 10-11 a.m. Apartments, 109 Rosa Parks Room in The Pinnacle, 631 Where: Comal County Senior Drive Lakeview Blvd. Citizens’ Center, 655 Landa St. Contact: (830) 837-2195 Contact: (830) 629-4547 Precious Life Crisis Services Classes and Workshops New Braunfels Photographic Sexaholics Anonymous Society When: 4-6 p.m. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Precious Life Crisis When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Call for New Braunfels Center, 1420 N. Austin St., Where: Call number for location location Seguin and program information. Contact: (830) 372-5980 Contact: (210) 541-1299 Contact: (830) 625-2560 or Mbrinker27@gmail.com New Braunfels Skat Spieler Two Rivers Communicators Masonic Lodge No. 1109 When: 6:30 p.m. When: 12:15 p.m. Where: New Braunfels Elks When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Sertinos Café, 1659 Lodge 2279, 353 S. Seguin Where: Lodge, 1353 Wald Road I-35 St. Contact: (830) 660-7655 Contact: (830) 899-7045

Tuesday

Comal County Genealogical Society When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Emmie Seele Faust Meeting Room, 410 W. Coll St. Contact: (830) 625-8937

Domestic Violence Support Group When: 6-7 p.m. Where: Crisis Center of Comal County, 1547 E. Common St. Contact: (830) 620-7520

Meditation/Book Review When: 10 a.m. Where: Unity Church of Practical Christianity, 408 Gruene Road Contact: (830) 608-9515

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at the Herald-Zeitung’s Unsung Heroes Ceremony recognizing:

In Memory of Dr. Pete Forney

Charlene Goree

Sami Devillier

Friday, April 24 Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs.

Jane Miller

Paul Ericksen

Debbie Gray

Clay McElroy

Wesley and Carolyn Alsobrooks

and

Visit www.hopehospice.net for more information. Or call (830) 358-5205. Hope Hospice. Comal County’s ONLY Since 1984.

Stephen Hanz

Citizen of the Year Opal Umpierre

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Fighting weeds and adding color Q. What can we do now to control the weeds in the landscape? A. It is too late to prevent the cool-weather weeds, such as bedstraw, beggars lice, thistle, henbit, rescue grass and annual bluegrass, with a pre-emergent herbicide. Next year apply on Sept. 1. It is also too late to kill the weeds with contact herbicides, such as glyphosate or 2-4D products. The cool-weather weeds are trying to produce seed and are declining quickly as the temperatures increase. The best control tactic now is to cut them down or pull them up. A lawn mower or string mower is the recommended control. Q. Why cover tomato

STARS Continued from page 1C The first star party held by the library was on Oct. 22, 2011, and an amazing 120 people showed up for the program. With a Celestron 11inch automated telescope, folks were able to see stars, planets, galaxies, nebulas and much more. Since then, star parties have continued and progressed at the library into a fun, informative night at the library that the whole family can enjoy together. Members of the New Braunfels Astronomy Club, a group of people who are passionately interested in astronomy, always put on a small presentation before the star

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CALVIN FINCH Guest columnist Calvin Finch is a Ph.D., horticulturist and director of Texas A&M Water Conservation and Technology Center.

cages with translucent agricultural fabric? What is it supposed to accomplish? A. The fabric works in several ways. If you wrap it completely around and over the cage, it prevents thrips and other disease-carrying insects from party to give visitors basic information about space, the size of the planets and what they might see in the night sky. Then, everyone takes a short walk up a dirt pathway to the observatory to being their cosmic adventure. “I just want people to share the same passion and see what they see,” Deane said. “They can use the telescope we have, or they can bring their own. We usually have about four to six people out there with telescopes. The club really carries the load with the outreach, and the library is blessed with the observatory. So it’s really a partnership.” Ron Frisk, a member of the New Braunfels Astronomy Club, believes

reaching the plant. The fabric also protects the plant from the wind, which has really caused problems this spring. Fast-growing tomato plants are susceptible to wind damage. The fabric also provides some cold protection. Put the fabric in place as soon as you plant the tomato. It can be removed when the fruit begins to set. Q. Why are live oak suckers light yellow this spring? Does it mean the parent tree is in trouble? A. A number of shrubs, trees and even grasses respond to weather changes by beginning to grow. The yellow is new growth and indicates a temporary iron shortage. There isn’t

enough feeder root growth in the cool soils to take up iron fast enough. The roots will catch up. The parent tree is fine. Q. What flowers can we plant for summer color? A. In the sun plant zinnias, purslane, portulaca and vinca. If you plant vinca, seek out the Cora variety. It is disease resistant. In the shade, consider begonias and pentas. Coleus and caladiums aren’t flowers but they supply color with their foliage. They are shade-loving plants. For questions about horticulture, water conservation and the environment, email Calvin Finch at Calvin.finch@tamu.edu.

their mission as a program is to teach astronomy at all different age levels. “Astronomy nights are multigenerational,” Frisk said. “With this program, a five-year-old might see Jupiter and say, ‘wow,’ and so does the grandmother. So it’s really shared experiences. I’ve also told people that seeing Saturn is like your first kiss — you never forget it. People ooh and aw all the time. It’s really cool.” Although the star parties — which synchronize with moon cycles — are normally planned a year in advance, the weather cannot be predicted. If the sky happens to be cloudy during a scheduled event, the presentation will still go on as planned.

“We want people to learn what’s out there,” Frisk said. “Most of the time, they have no idea until we tell them. A lot of what we’re looking at are light years away and by the time we actually see it, they don’t even exist anymore.” Mick Homer, a member of the New Braunfels

Wartime affected us all, and that includes the crews working at big astronomy observatories throughout the U.S. and worldwide. StarDate magazine, from the University of Texas and McDonald Observatory, offers a six-page report on “Astronomy and the Second World War,” by science journalist Bruce Dorminey. “Last year,” he tells readers, “saw events around the world commemorating the 75th anniversary of the start of World War II.” “As we honor all who worked toward the Allied victory, we should include the work of astronomers who made significant contributions. Observatories cut back on their scientific observations to use their astronomical knowledge to generate sea and air almanacs for navigation, telescopes for tanks, periscopes for submarines, and wide-field aerial reconnaissance cameras. “And their war-required technology contributed to civilian astronomy in the years after the war.” Dorminey details contributions to the war effort made by many institutions. “The University of Chicago’s

Yerkes Observatory soon found itself in the thick of it, due in part to the attitude of Otto Struve, its director.” Struve “also worked out an arrangement with the University of Texas to operate its new McDonald Observatory, and became the observatory’s first director.” He established a workshop “to design everything from aerial cameras to anti-tank telescopes to improved submarine periscope systems that could detect and identify enemy ships. The shop even made projection systems for in-flight training.” TONIGHT’S SKY: As darkness arrives, the bright planet Venus will be low in the sky to our west, with Taurus’ bright star cluster, the Pleiades, just 3 degrees to its right.

Astronomy Club, believes Canyon Lake is a certainly an extraordinary place to view the night sky through a telescope. “We have the lake here, and we’re about halfway between New Braunfels and San Antonio,” Homer said. “It’s a special place. There’s always a surprise though when you come

— you never know what you’ll see.” The next star party will be held at the library from 8:30-10 p.m. on May 9. For more information about Astronomy Night at Tye Preston Memorial Library, located at 16311 South Access Road in Canyon Lake, call (830) 964-3744.

LARRY PRATT Columnist Larry Pratt is a member of the New Braunfels Astronomy Club.

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Every November, Wurstfest draws tens of thousands of festival-goers to its dedicated grounds in scenic Landa Park. The 10-day event, which celebrated its 54th year in 2014, is known throughout Texas and across the globe as a haven for delicious food, joyous dancing to over 40 bands, and of course, a wide spectrum of German and Texas beers.

A big idea incorporates small breweries Wurstfest 2014 introduced an exciting and wildly popular new addition to the festivities in the form of a beer garden specifically dedicated to craft beers. Dozens of small breweries from throughout Texas, and a few lucky labels from other states, had taps featured at this specialty venue. The assembled beer fans couldn’t

FITSKO Continued from page 1C gravestone as per his explicit instructions is the following: Here was Buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence Of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom and Father of the University of Virginia Nothing more — no mention of the American presidency, the Louisiana Purchase which nearly doubled the size of the United States — just three things he wished to be remembered for — independence, religious freedom and education. Perhaps today’s presi-

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Preparations keep festival organizers hopping The Wurstfest Association was so impressed by the overwhelmingly positive response to their new craft beer garden that they decided to keep the barrel rolling. Plans were drawn up to introduce a brand new festival devoted entirely to craft beer and homebrewers. Working quickly, the event committee set to the daunting task of hunting down the finest Texas microbrews and hammering out a line up of stellar musical acts.

Homebrewers compete for the spotlight

The overall champion of the homebrewing competition will have the honor of having their recipe replicated by a professional brewThe good times roll master and the beverage on Saturday, May 9 will be made available as a The inaugural Wurst- special draft at the 55th anfest Craft Beer Festival is a nual Wurstfest Festival in one-day event which will November.

dential candidates might want to keep those tenants in mind as they pursue the office. I’ve visited Monticello, home of our third president, on that magnificent mountaintop many, many times and once I purchased a wooden plaque that hangs above my desk. It’s Jefferson’s “10 Rules to Live By” and although he compiled them almost two centuries ago, they are still as relevant today, perhaps even more than they were in Jefferson’s time: • Never put off to tomorrow what you can do today • Never trouble another with what you can do yourself • Never spend your money before you have it

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Oak wilt in Comal County Experts advise against pruning trees in spring If the bluebonnet is the icon of spring in the Hill Country, the live oak tree is the regions’ crowning glory. Perhaps the most highly prized landscape tree in the state, a mature live oak, with wide-spread canopy, arching branches and yearround greenery, adds value to real estate, shade to parks and charm to scenic roads. What many residents

some that one does willingly • How much pain the evils cost us that never happened • Take things always by the smooth handle • When angry count to ten before you speak — if very

of Comal County do not know is that their prized live oaks, along with all the oak cousins, are in danger. Oak wilt, one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, has been confirmed in several locations in the county including within the city limits of New Braunfels. Other locations include the Cranes Mill area of Canyon Lake; the Natural Bridge Cav-

angry, count to one hundred In one of America’s greatest ironic and indeed patriotic coincidences, Thomas Jefferson along with our second president John Adams, died on July 4, 1826 exactly 50 years to the day after the famous

erns area; Garden Ridge, and the far western area of the county on Blanco Road. The dreaded disease has even been identified in Landa Park, although it has been treated successfully. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the most effective way to manage the disease is to prevent it. See OAK, page 6C

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Today’s Horoscope Put your skills on the line. The more you take on this year, the better off you will be. Idle time will lead to doubts or indecision. Stay focused on your goals, and use any means necessary to improve your financial picture. Partnerships will lead to success. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Make sure you accurately communicate what you have to offer before you enter into a joint venture. Don’t assume the other party has your best interest at heart. Do some thorough research before taking the plunge. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Spend time with the young people in your life. You can be a positive role model if you treat them with respect and listen to their ideas without being judgmental. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Reconsider your medical, financial or contractual options. Look over documents and make needed amendments. Romance is on the horizon. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can’t ignore hurt feelings by overspending or overindulging. If you are uncertain about a situation, do a little soul-searching and consider your motives and choices. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your thoughts and feelings hidden until you feel comfortable enough to discuss them. You have plenty to gain via an ironclad plan and careful strategy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Self-improvement projects take time and energy. Thinking that you could enhance your appearance via a product that promises the impossible is foolish. A proper diet and regular exercise are the best ways to success. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Face facts and do your best to cut ties with people who are constantly upsetting or depressing you. Surround yourself with positive, upbeat people who are on your wavelength. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A joint venture will turn sour if you aren’t on the same page as your partner. Be clear about your expectations before a misunderstanding occurs. It’s better to be safe than sorry. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You have the compassion necessary to help someone less fortunate. Align yourself with an agency or organization that will utilize your skills. Your service will make a difference. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Emotional outbursts will develop if you are pushy. Give others a chance to make decisions without your interference. If you give someone leeway, you’ll get what you want in the end. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you want to discover the truth, go on a fact-finding mission. Don’t make a decision until you understand the ramifications. Not everyone will have your best interests at heart. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Fundraising events will bring you into contact with people who share your ideals and principles. Get in touch with your community representatives to determine how you can help.

Tomorrow’s Horoscope You’ll tend to be ahead of your time this year. Give others a chance to catch up, and be prepared to express your ideas explicitly if you want others to participate in your plans. Your vision must be crystal clear if you want assistance. Believe in yourself. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The most important relationships are often the ones that get taken for granted. If you have been neglecting someone, make amends and vow to be more attentive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can avoid tension in the workplace if you stick to your own duties. Don’t get drawn into debates with colleagues or superiors if you want to get ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone will have a profound impact on your life and future. Learn more about a hobby or service that intrigues you by surfing the Internet or visiting the library. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Pay attention to what your friends, family and colleagues want and need. Patience will be required when dealing with elders. Turn a negative into a positive by learning from someone’s valuable experience. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Certain people will be extra sensitive today. Diplomacy and tact will ensure that everything goes smoothly. Keep personal matters under your hat. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your commitment and determination will ensure recognition and reward. With your skills and drive, you will achieve success and the position you have been working toward. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Children will have a positive effect on your day. Love is on the rise. Turn your focus to romance if you want to improve your personal life. Pampering yourself will ease your stress. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Make positive changes that will make you feel good about your future. A new location or vocation should be considered. Avoid sharing your personal problems with friends or family members. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You are getting restless and are in need of a change. Get involved in a group or gathering that will provide you with a creative outlet that stimulates your senses. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Opportunities for advancement are imminent. Show your versatility and commitment if you want to impress people who have the power to make a difference in your future. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t compromise your standards by telling people what you think they want to hear. You will earn more respect by being truthful, even if others disagree with your opinions. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Business, financial or governmental dealings will be troublesome. Keep all your records up to date and close at hand in case of a dispute. Minor health issues will escalate if not dealt with promptly. © 2015 United Feature Syndicate Inc.

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wildflower populations. “More and more, visitors are reporting this spring is a much better wildflower season than they’ve seen in years,” said Paul Hendrix, the assistant park superintendent at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. Hendrix said LBJ has

seen an abundance of Texas bluebonnets along the park trails, with a good mix of Indian paintbrush and Engelmann daisy. More than 90 Texas State Parks present some of the best and safest places to view and photograph nature’s bounty of wildflowers and blooming shrubs and

trees. In Central Texas state parks, visitors can expect to see bluebonnets, Engelmann daisies, beeblossoms, Carolina woollywhites, blue-eyed grass, Texas yellowstars, Dakota vervain, Drummond’s skullcaps, four-nerved daisies and plateau bladderpods.

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gnat-sized beetle feeds on the fungal mat, it inadvertently picks up fungal spores. If the beetle is attracted to a fresh wound on another tree and the spores get knocked off, that tree becomes infected. Because live oak trees connect with each other through massive underground root systems, one infected tree can destroy an entire grove over a period of time. “We cannot control fungal formation in red oaks. We cannot and should not try to control sap-feeding beetles. The only thing we can control is when we prune our oaks,” said Edmonson. If you must prune at any time of year, immediately apply paint to the wound. Any paint will suffice. The important point is to do it within moments of cutting the tree. “Immediately painting the wound prevents the potentially spore-carrying sap beetle from finding that particular wound,” said Edmonson. The wounded tree exudes a clear liquid with an

aroma that is irresistible to the invisible beetle. The paint seals the cut, preventing the liquid and aroma from escaping. Waiting even a few minutes to paint the cut may be too late. “Some things you can’t control, a storm may cause a limb to break, but the majority of oak wilt is spread by people not taking proper care,” said Wiemers. “The less you trim the better.” The state forest service encourages utility companies, municipalities and businesses who hire treepruning crews to participate in the free training they offer. “We partner with employers to provide information,” said Edmonson. “I am surprised there is

not more oak wilt in Comal County,” he said, citing the number of people moving into the area and the amount of development. The goal is to prevent the devastation that has already occurred in counties west of Comal: Gillespie, Kerrville, Bandera, Hays, Travis, Blanco. “It’s quite a shock,” said Wiemers, citing a recent drive through oak wilt ravaged areas. “If you love trees, it will be the saddest trip you ever took.” On the bright side, the spread of oak wilt can be managed. “I think we can have minimal loss if people take care of things, trim properly and at the proper time of year,” said Wiemers.

Texas State Parks have gone Technicolor this spring; rolling waves of bright blue, deep red and rich yellow blanket Texas’ hills and plains. Texas is blessed with more than 5,000 species of wildflowers, and this spring has seen a proliferation of

Continued from page 4C “The biggest cause of spreading oak wilt is man and equipment,” said Christ Wiemers, head of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Comal County. Ironically, spring, the season that urges gardeners to grab their pruning tools, is the most damaging season possible for pruning oaks of any kind. “Right now, do not prune your oak trees,” said Robert Edmonson with the Texas A&M Forest Service. “Do not prune any oak February through June. All oaks can get oak wilt.” The red oak, however, plays a key role in spreading the disease. It is extremely susceptible and seldom survives oak wilt, dying within weeks of being infected with the fungus certocystis fagacearum. The fungus forms a mat beneath the bark; the fungal mat can be recognized by its distinctive fruity aroma. When a sap-feeding,

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ABOVE: Brent Price uses a large format heat press to make a jersey at Black Star Athletics on Wednesday. BELOW: The Texas Bombers are among Black Star Athletics’ clients. Price expects the company to have produced about 10,000 jerseys by the end of the year.

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ast November, Brent Price finally became fed up with the customer service the Texas Bombers were receiving from their jersey manufacturer. The orders were often late, and the company’s representatives were unhelpful. Price took matters into his own hands. Black Star Athletics opened up shop last November and is already projecting $250,000 in gross sales for the year. For an

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Like countless others, I read Benjamin Graham’s book “The Intelligent Investor” when I was young. It totally changed how I looked at investing. Graham’s book was more than theory. He gave directions — actual formulas — investors could use to find cheap stocks. The formulas were simple and they made sense. This appealed to me, as I had no idea what I was doing. But something became clear once I started putting his formulas to use. None of them worked. Graham advocated purchasing stocks trading for less than their net working assets — basically cash in the bank minus all debts. This sounded great, but no stocks actually trade that cheaply anymore — other than, say, a Chinese pharmaceutical company accused of accounting fraud, or a shell company run out of a garage in Toledo.

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Chamber’s 18th Youth Leadership class preparing to graduate The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce has announced that 34 area high school sophomores and juniors will complete the requirements of the Youth Leadership New Braunfels program this week. They will be honored as the 18th graduating class of the program at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at Seekatz Opera House. Tickets for the ceremony are available at www.LeadInNewBraunfels.com. The purpose of the Youth

Leadership New Braunfels program is to train students in leadership techniques and community awareness so they become familiar with current issues, community resources, opportunities and other factors influencing the direction of their community’s future. The class has met monthly since September and will participate in the final class session on Tuesday, April 14, followed by the graduation ceremony on Thursday. The program began in September with a reception

and retreat to introduce the participants to Youth Leadership New Braunfels and each other, as well as involve the class in leadership and team building exercises. The following seven school-day sessions covered topics such as leadership skills, tourism, history, arts, city government, the justice system, health care, business and economic development, education and even included a trip to the Texas State Capitol to see

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Dear Dave, We have two girls in competitive gymnastics, and it’s costing $12,000 to $15,000 a year at a professional gym to do all this. My wife and I both work, and we make about $115,000 a year, but virtually all of her income goes toward Syndicated columnist Dave paying the gymnastics bill. We’re also trying to get out Ramsey is a financial analyst, of debt and get better con- lecturer and best-selling author trol of our money at the Bi-coastal is for the birds! same time. Should we focus Dear Dave, more on our finances right My husband and I have now? — Jim been living bicoastal since last October. He found a great job with great pay in Dear Jim, If I were in your shoes, Charlottesville, Virginia, afI’d be asking myself why ter graduation, and we both the kids are in gymnas- agreed he couldn’t pass it tics. Unless you guys are up. I’m still in Portland, trying to send them to the Oregon, with a good marOlympics — and they’re keting job making $50,000 actually good enough to a year. We’re trying to get reach that level — teaching out of debt. If I join him them things like discipline now, I won’t have a job and and to master their bodies we won’t pay off our debt through physical training as quickly. But being apart can be done at a local am- is so difficult. Should I go ateur level. And at a much ahead and make the move lower cost. now? My son played ice hock— Danielle ey in local leagues for years when he was growing up. Dear Danielle, We did it as a family thing, If he’s making great monand he had lots of fun and ey, and you guys can make it we all made great new on one salary while you look friends. He even played for another job, then I’d say some in high school, too, go for it. There are things in but he wasn’t NHL mate- life that are more important rial or anything like that. It than money, getting out of didn’t change his life that debt in a certain amount of he didn’t play on a traveltime, or a particular job. ing team or with profesHave you talked to your sional trainers, so we had company about the posto ask ourselves, “What will it matter when he’s 30 years sibility of doing your job remotely? If that’s not posold?” You make good money, sible, maybe you could so that’s not really the big do some consulting on a issue. If you guys made remote basis. Even if you $50,000 or less, I’d be yell- weren’t a traditional eming at you. But with your in- ployee, they might float come, the gymnastics thing some projects your way. Talk to them about these probably isn’t going to slow you down too much when ideas, and start shopping for it comes to getting your fi- a position in Charlottesville. nancial house in order. In It’s a university communiother words, it’s a parental ty, if I remember correctly, thing. Ask yourself why so there are probably lots of you’re investing so heavily opportunities in your field. Go be with your husband, in this, and what the goal is when they’re adults. I think Danielle. You guys have that will help you make the been apart way too long already! smart decision. — Dave — Dave

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Chamber’s upcoming events for the week The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce has announced the following events for the coming week: • Retirees Are Progressive (RAP) Council Meeting, Wednesday, April 15,

ber of Commerce and its Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association and has graduated more than 500 students. The program is open to 10th and 11th grade students who have at least a “B” average at New Braunfels High School, Canyon High School or a private high

9 a.m., Honors Hall, 390 S. Seguin Ave., (830) 625-2385 • Ribbon Cutting: Forever Dancewear LLC, Wednesday, April 15, 4:30 p.m., 283 S Union Ave., (512) 7577846 • Business-Education

school within the NBISD or CISD attendance zones. Interested participants submit applications and references to the chamber and final participants are chosen anonymously by the Youth Leadership New Braunfels Selection Committee. The committee’s goal is to se-

Partnership Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 16, 7:30 a.m., Honors Hall, 390 S. Seguin Ave., (830) 625-2385 • Ribbon Cutting: Western Textures, Thursday, April 16, 11:30 a.m., 332

lect a diverse group of students who demonstrate leadership potential and are motivated, creative and interested in developing leadership skills and a sense of community. Tuition for the program is $150. The graduation ceremony on April 16 will included a buffet

Landa St., New Braunfels, (830) 302-7785 • Youth Leadership New Braunfels Graduation, Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m., Seekatz Opera House, 265 West San Antonio St., (830) 625-2385

dinner, video presentation of the class year, words from class members, awards presentations and a keynote address by Johnny Polk, Director of Camps at T Bar M Camps. Tickets are $22 each and can be purchased at www.LeadInNewBraunfels. com.

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BLACK STAR Continued from page 1E Olympic softball organization — of which his daughter is a player. Black Star became the solution for the Bombers’ problems with bad quality and service. Since then it has grown extensively. Black Star has made shirts and jerseys for groups ranging from Canyon Middle School’s golf team, the University of Texas at San Antonio softball team’s military appreciation jerseys, Wolf Pack dart team and American Dodgers dodgeball team. “We didn’t fathom it would grow like this, but it just took off,” Price said. The process Black Star uses to make the jerseys is called sublimation and starts with the design. Price said they have their own graphic artist who can create creative designs or customers are welcome to come up with their own. “They’re all customized to whatever your mind can dream of. I can take whatever photo pictures, graphic design, we can do whatever you want on there,” Price said. The image is loaded in a software program on a computer then printed on industrial printers using a special dye. The proof is then trimmed and placed on top of a piece of lightweight, dry-fit fabric. Both pieces are laid under a hot press — called a large format heat press — which presses the dye into the fabric. “A lot of things have been done in the past where things are silk-screened on or a piece of vinyl is pressed on,” Price said. “(Sublimation) is actually taking the

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Brent Price, owner and operator of Black Star Athletics, holds one of the jerseys made by his sports apparel business.

ink and pressing it inside the fabric. There’s never any fading, peeling, cracking. Like silk-screened is all used by paint and on hot summer days it kind of sticks to you, it’s heavy. This is the new technology — it’s a lightweight shirt and you’re using the material. You’re not adding any weight to it,” he said. Once the dye is sublimated into the pieces of fabric, they are cut and sewn together. Black Star specializes in jerseys, but also does tees and embroidered hats and they are hoping to go into pants soon, too — specifically yoga and capri pants.

“Nike has been doing them, but you go to Dick’s Sporting Goods and they’re $150. For us to do those yoga pants or capri pants — it’s a three-piece sew. You just take the two legs and the crotch area and sew them together,” Price said. He said he is hoping to do sublimated yoga pants at half the cost of Nike. “It’s probably next to nothing to make. (Nike’s) mark-up is like, ‘Wow,’” he said. As for jerseys, the going rate is about $45 a piece. There are bulk discounts, too, for organizations like the Bombers who order 2,000 jerseys.

Black Star has eight employees and two sales representatives. Price said he tries to pay a better wage than what high schoolers might find at other part-time jobs. “There’s something to be said about valuing your employees,” he said, adding that he is currently looking for two seamstresses. With a growing company and a small number of employees, Price does have to sacrifice some of his weekends and holidays. A post on the Black Star’s Facebook page on Easter Sunday said, “Happy Easter to everyone from Black Star Athletics. We have had a very productive day here

getting the Texas Bombers fast-pitch teams their third and fourth sets of jerseys ready.” Naturally, Black Star is located near New Braunfels’ historic textile mill. But Price said they are quickly outgrowing the building they share with the Texas Bombers and are looking to double or even triple in size. He also said he plans to stick to his values: paying higher than minimum wage and not outsourcing the manufacturing of the shirts in order to keep that “Made in the U.S.A.” logo on them. Black Star is introducing an interactive website before the summer but is on

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Facebook where some of their completed jerseys and designs can be found. “The sky is the limit as to what we can do. We can do whatever you want,” Price said of their designs. He said customer service is the biggest thing for the company, though. “That is the biggest thing for me: commitment and customer service,” he said. Black Star Athletics is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. It is located at 757 Porter St. For more information or to inquire about placing an order, contact Price at brent@ blackstarathletics.com or call (830) 837-5391.

District. The mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent is as follows: Comal County Election Officer, Attention: Early Voting Clerk, 178 East Mill Street, Suite 101, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. For the use of those voters who are entitled by law to vote early by mail, the early voting clerk shall provide each voter with a ballot with instructions to mark the ballot indicating his or her vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the Proposition.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to designate the early voting ballot

NOTICE OF ELECTION

board and other officers required to conduct early voting for the Election. GENERAL ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES Mandatory Statement of Information.

GENERAL ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES

STATE OF TEXAS § (a) to Section 3.009, Texas Election Code: (i) the proposition language that STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTIES OF COMAL, BEXAR, § onPursuant will appear the ballot is set forth in Section 4 of this Election Order, (ii) the purposes for COUNTIES OF COMAL, BEXAR, § GUADALUPE, HAYS, AND KENDALL which the § bonds are to be authorized are set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (iii) the GUADALUPE, HAYS, AND KENDALL § COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT § COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT principal§amount of bonds to be authorized is set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (iv) if

the issuance of bonds is authorized by voters, taxes sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the annual principal of and interest on the bonds and the costs of any credit agreements TO ALL THE DULY QUALIFIED, RESIDENT ELECTORS OF THE COMAL may be imposed, as set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (v) bonds authorized pursuant to INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: TO ALL THE DULY QUALIFIED, RESIDENT this Election Order may be issued OF to mature overCOMAL not to exceed 40 years from their date of ELECTORS THE issuance and bearing interest at the rate or rates (not to exceed 15%), as authorized by law and INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held within and throughout the determined by the Board, (vi) as of the beginning of the District’s current fiscal year, the COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (the “District”) on May 9, 2015, pursuant to aggregate amount of outstanding principal of the District’s debt obligations was $482,493,425, and in accordance with an Order of Election (the “Order”), passed and approved by the Board of and the will aggregate amountwithin of outstanding interest on the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election be held and throughout theDistrict’s debt obligations was Trustees of the District on February 26, 2015. $392,460,980, and (vii) the District’s ad valorem debt service tax rate as of the date of adoption COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTof(the “District”) May 9, 2015, this Election Order ison $0.35 per $100 of taxablepursuant property. to Pursuant to the Order, a general election shall be held on May 9, 2015 (“Election Day”), and in accordance with an Order of Election (the “Order”), passed and approved by the Board of for the purpose of electing separately by position three (3) Trustees for said District, to-wit: a (b) Based upon market conditions as of the date of this Election Order, the maximum Trustees District 26,Trustee 2015.to school Trustee to Position Number One (1) of for the a term of three on (3) February years; a school net effective interest rate for any series of the bonds is estimated to be 5.50%. Such estimated Position Number Two (2) for a term of three (3) years; and a school Trustee to Position Number maximum interest rate is provided as a matter of information, but is not a limitation on the Five (5) for a term of three (3) years. The Pursuant hours duringto which polling aplaces are to election be open interest at which the bonds, or any(“Election series thereof,Day”), may be sold. In addition, the estimate thethe Order, general shall berate held on May 9, 2015 on Election Day, the voting precincts and polling places for the Election, and the dates, times and contained in this subsection (b) is (i) based on certain assumptions (including assumptions for appearance the purpose of electing separately byhereto. positionconcerning three (3) Trustees for said District, to-wit: a locations for early voting by personal are described in Attachment A attached prevailing market and economic conditions at the time(s) of issuance of the bonds) school Trustee to Position Number One (1) for aandterm offrom three (3) years; school Trustee to advisor, (ii) subject to change derived projections obtaineda from the District’s financial Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: to the extent actual facts, circumstances and conditions prevailing at the time that the bonds Position Number Two (2) for a term of three (3) years; and that a school Trustee to Position Number are issued differ from such assumptions and projections, (iii) provided solely in satisfaction of Five County (5) forElections a termOfficer of three (3) years. The hours during whichofthe polling are toCode, be open Comal the requirements Section 3.009, places Texas Election and for no other purpose, without any Attention: EarlyDay, Votingthe Clerkvoting precincts and polling places assurancefor thatthe suchElection, projections and will be (iv) not intended to give rise to a contract on Election therealized, dates,and times and 178 East Mill Street, Suite 101 withdescribed voters or limitinthe authority of theABoard to issuehereto. bonds in accordance with the Proposition locations for early voting by personal appearance are Attachment attached New Braunfels, Texas 78130 submitted by this Election Order. Applications for ballot by mail must be received no for later ballot than theby close of business on Applications mail shall be April 30, 2015.

mailed to: PASSED AND APPROVED February 26, 2015. 4

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SCHOOL BUILDING BONDSComal STATE OF TEXAS COUNTIES OF COMAL, BEXAR, GUADALUPE, HAYS, AND KENDALL COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

§ § § §

HOU:3530795.1 County Elections Officer Attention: Early Voting Clerk 178 East Mill Street, Suite 101 New Braunfels, Texas 78130

TO ALL THE DULY QUALIFIED, RESIDENT ELECTORS OF COMAL Applications for ballot by mail must be INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:

April 30, 2015.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held within and throughout the COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (the “District”) on May 9, 2015, pursuant and in accordance with the following excerpts from the Order Calling School Building Bond Election passed and approved by the Board of Trustees of the Comal Independent School District on February 26, 2015:

ATTEST:

received no later than the close of business on /s/ Amy Freund Secretary, Board of Trustees Comal Independent School District ATTACHMENT “A”

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IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT: Call of Election; Date; Eligible Electors; and Hours. An election (the “Election”) shall be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 (“Election Day”), which is seventy-one (71) or more days from the date of the adoption of this order (the “Election Order”), within and throughout the territory of the District at which all resident, qualified electors of the District shall be entitled to vote. The Board hereby finds that holding the Election on such date is in the public interest. The hours during which the polling places are to be open on Election Day shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

COMAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (SEAL) To the registered voters of Comal ISD: Voting precincts for the Election shall correspond to the boundaries and territory of each Single-Member District. The below listed Election Day polling locations for each such precinct will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and are located at the following addresses: LOCATIONS FOR ELECTION DAY VOTING:

Voting Precincts; Polling Places; Election Officers. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Election Day precincts established for the purpose of holding the Election and the polling places designated for the Election precincts shall be as shown in Attachment A to this Election Order. The precinct judges and alternate judges for the Election shall be appointed in accordance with the Texas Election Code (the “Election Code”). HOU:3530795.1

In the event that the Superintendent, or his designee, shall determine from time to time that (a) a polling place hereafter designated shall become unavailable or unsuitable for such use, or it would be in the District’s best interests to relocate such polling place, or (b) a presiding judge or alternate presiding judge hereafter designated shall become unqualified or unavailable, the Superintendent, or his designee, is hereby authorized to designate and appoint in writing a substitute polling place, presiding judge or alternate presiding judge, and correct or modify the attachment to this Election Order, giving such notice as is required by the Election Code and as deemed sufficient. Proposition. At the Election there shall be submitted to the resident, qualified electors of the District the following proposition (the “Proposition”): PROPOSITION Shall the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Comal Independent School District (the “District”) be authorized to issue bonds of the District, in one or more series or installments, in the amount of $147,389,971 for the construction, acquisition and equipment of school buildings in the District (including the 2 HOU:3530795.1 rehabilitation, renovation, expansion and improvement thereof) and the purchase of the necessary sites for school buildings, which bonds shall mature, bear interest and be issued and sold in accordance with law at the time of issuance; and shall the Board be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the District sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the costs of any credit agreements (including credit agreements executed or authorized in anticipation of, in relation to, or in connection with the bonds), all as authorized by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America? Ballots. The ballots shall conform to the requirements of the Election Code and shall have written or printed thereon the following: OFFICIAL BALLOT PROPOSITION [ ] FOR

[ ] AGAINST

) ) ) ) ) )

The issuance of $147,389,971 school building bonds for the construction, acquisition and equipment of school buildings in the district (including the rehabilitation, renovation, expansion and improvement thereof) and the purchase of the necessary sites for school buildings, and levying of the tax in payment thereof

Voting. Electronic voting machines may be used in holding and conducting the Election on Election Day; provided, however, in the event the use of such electronic voting machines is not practicable, the Election may be conducted on Election Day by the use of paper ballots (except as otherwise provided in this section). Electronic voting machines or paper ballots may be used for early voting by personal appearance (except as otherwise provided in this section). As required by the Election Code, the District shall provide at least one accessible voting system in each polling place used in the Election. Such voting system shall comply with Texas and federal laws establishing the requirement for voting systems that permit voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot. Paper ballots may be used for early voting by mail. Each voter desiring to vote in favor of the Proposition shall mark the ballot indicating “FOR” the Proposition, and each voter desiring to vote against the Proposition shall mark the ballot indicating “AGAINST” the Proposition. Voting shall be in accordance with the Election Code. Early Voting. Early voting, both by personal appearance and by mail, will be conducted in accordance with the Election Code and shall be conducted at the locations, on the dates and at the times as shown in Attachment A. Early 3voting by personal appearance shall begin on HOU:3530795.1 Monday, April 27, 2015 and end on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Board hereby appoints the Administrator as the regular early voting clerk for the District. The mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent is as follows: Comal County Election Officer, Attention: Early Voting Clerk, 178 East Mill Street, Suite 101, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. For the use of those voters who are entitled by law to vote early by mail, the early voting clerk shall provide each voter with a ballot with instructions to mark the ballot indicating his or her vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the Proposition. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to designate the early voting ballot board and other officers required to conduct early voting for the Election. Mandatory Statement of Information. (a) Pursuant to Section 3.009, Texas Election Code: (i) the proposition language that will appear on the ballot is set forth in Section 4 of this Election Order, (ii) the purposes for which the bonds are to be authorized are set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (iii) the principal amount of bonds to be authorized is set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (iv) if the issuance of bonds is authorized by voters, taxes sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the annual principal of and interest on the bonds and the costs of any credit agreements may be imposed, as set forth in Section 3 of this Election Order, (v) bonds authorized pursuant to this Election Order may be issued to mature over not to exceed 40 years from their date of issuance and bearing interest at the rate or rates (not to exceed 15%), as authorized by law and

/s/ David Drastata President, Board of Trustees Comal Independent School District

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Single Member District 1 Clear Spring Elementary 550 Avery Parkway New Braunfels, TX 78130 Single Member District 2 Faith United Church 970 N. Loop 337 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Single Member District 3 Rebecca Creek Elementary 125 Quest Ave. Spring Branch, TX 78070 Single Member District 4 Smithson Valley Middle 6101 FM 311 Spring Branch, TX 78070 S-1 District 5 Single Member Bulverde City Hall 30360 Cougar Bend Bulverde, TX 78163 Single Member District 6 M.H. Specht Elementary 25815 Overlook Parkway San Antonio, TX 78260 Single Member District 7 Garden Ridge City Hall 9400 Municipal Parkway Garden Ridge, TX 78266

LOCATIONS FOR EARLY VOTING:Attachment A HOU:3530795.1

Bulverde City Hall April 27, April 29, 30, May 1 & 4: 8am to 5pm 30360 Cougar Bend April 28 & May 5: 7am to 7pm Bulverde, TX 78163 Garden Ridge City Hall April 27, 28, 29, May 1 & 5: 8am to 5pm 9400 Municipal Parkway April 30 & May 4: 7am to 7pm Garden Ridge, TX 78266 City of New Braunfels April 27, 28, 30, May 1 & 5: 8am to 5pm (Comal County Elections Office) April 29 & May 4: 7am to 7pm 178 E. Mill Street, Suite 101 May 2: 9am to 1pm New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Comal ISD Main Early Voting Location) April 27 & May 1: 8am to 5pm April 28, 29, 30, May 4 & 5: 7am to 7pm May 2: 9am to 1pm Bill Brown Elementary Indian Springs Elementary 20410 Hwy 46 West 25751 Wilderness Oak Spring Branch, TX 78070 San Antonio, TX 78261 Comal ISD Support Services Rebecca Creek Elementary Administration Bldg. 125 Quest Ave. 1404 IH 35 North Spring Branch, TX 78070 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Church Hill Middle Smithson Valley Middle 1275 N. Business 35 6101 FM 311 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Spring Branch, TX 78070 Clear Spring Elementary M.H. Specht Elementary 550 Avery Parkway 25815 Overlook Parkway New Braunfels, TX 78130 San Antonio, TX 78260 Kinder Ranch Elementary Timberwood Park Elementary 2035 Kinder Parkway 26715 S. Glenrose San Antonio, TX 78260 San Antonio, TX 78260 Hoffmann Lane Elementary 4600 FM 306 New Braunfels, TX 78132 HOU:3530795.1

Attachment A

La Junta nombra por este medio al Administrador como el secretario regular de votación adelantada para el Distrito. La dirección postal a la cual se pueden enviar las solicitudes para boletas y las boletas votadas por correo es como sigue: Comal County Election Officer, Attention: Early Voting Clerk, 178 East Mill Street, Suite 101, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN

AVISO DE

ELECCIÓN GENERAL PARA FIDEICOMISARIOS

ELECCIÓN GENERAL ESTADO DE TEXAS CONDADOS DE COMAL, BEXAR, GUADALUPE, HAYS, Y KENDALL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL

Para el uso de aquellos votantes quienes están facultados la ley para votar 12, adelantado, herald -zeitung .com | por Sunday, April 2015| el secretario de votación adelantada deberá proporcionar a cada votante con una boleta con instrucciones de marcar la boleta indicando el voto de él o ella “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” ELECCIÓN de la Propuesta.

El Administrador está autorizado y dirigido por este medio a designar la Junta de boletas de votación adelantada y otros oficiales requeridos para llevar a cabo la votación adelantada para PARA FIDEICOMISARIOS la Elección.

§ § § §

Declaración de Información Obligatoria (a)

Según la Sección 3.009, Código de Elección de Texas: (i) el lenguaje de la

propuesta que aparecerá § en la boleta está enunciado en la Sección 4 de esta Orden de la Elección, ESTADO DE TEXAS (ii) los propósitos para los cuales los bonos deben ser autorizados están enunciados en la Sección CONDADOS DE COMAL, BEXAR, 3 de esta Orden de la § Elección, (iii) el monto principal de los bonos a ser autorizado está A TODOS LOS RESIDENTES, ELECTORES DEBIDAMENTE CUALIFICADOS GUADALUPE, HAYS, Y KENDALLenunciado en la Sección§ 3 de esta Orden de la Elección, (iv) si la emisión de los bonos es DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL: autorizada por los votantes, impuestos suficientes, sin límite en cuanto a tasa o monto, para pagar DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL § el principal anual de e interés sobre los bonos y los costos de cualesquiera acuerdos de crédito

SE DÁ AVISO POR ESTE MEDIO que una elección se llevará a cabo dentro de y a pueden ser impuesto, como está enunciado en la Sección 3 de esta Orden de la Elección, (v) través del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL (el “Distrito”) el 9 de Mayo, bonos autorizados según esta Orden de la Elección pueden ser emitidos a madurar no excediendo de 2015, según y de acuerdo con una Orden de la Elección (la “Orden”), pasada y aprobada por 40 años desde la fecha de su emisión y dando interés a la tasa o tasas (no excediendo 15%), TODOS DEBIDAMENTE CUALIFICADOS la Junta Directiva Fiduciaria del Distrito elA 26 de Febrero, de LOS 2015. RESIDENTES, ELECTORES como está autorizado por la ley y determinado por la Junta, (vi) desde el principio del año fiscal corriente del Distrito, el monto total del principal en circulación de las obligaciones de deuda del DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL: Según la Orden, una elección general deberá llevarse a cabo el 9 de Mayo, de 2015 (“Día Distrito fué de $482,493,425 y el monto total de interés en circulación de las obligaciones de de la Elección”), para el propósito de elegir separadamente por la posición tres (3) deuda del Distrito fué de $392,460,980 y (vii) la tasa de impuesto ad valorem del servicio de la Fideicomisarios para tal Distrito, a saber: SE un Fideicomisario escolar a la Posición Uno que deuda Distrito a la de adopción de esta Orden dede la Elección DÁ AVISO POR ESTE Número MEDIO una del elección sefecha llevará a cabo dentro y a es de $0.35 por cada $100 (1) por un término de tres (3) años; un Fideicomisario escolar a la Posición Número Dos (2) por de propiedad gravable. través del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL (el “Distrito”) el 9 de Mayo, un término de tres (3) años; y un Fideicomisario escolar a la Posición Número Cinco (5) por un término de 3 (3) años. El horario el cual los sitios cabina electoral dedurante 2015, según y dede acuerdo conestarán una abiertos Ordenende la Elección (la “Orden”), pasada del y aprobada por de esta Orden de la Elección, (b) Basado sobre las condiciones mercado a la fecha el Día de la Elección, los distritos de votación y los sitios de cabina electoral para la Elección, y la tasa máxima de interés neta efectiva por cualquier serie de bonos se estima ser de 5.50%. Tal la Junta Directiva Fiduciaria del Distrito el 26 de Febrero, de 2015. las fechas, horario y ubicaciones para la votación adelantada en persona están descriptos en el tasa máxima de interés es proporcionada como una cuestión de información, pero no es una Anexo A adjunto a esto. limitación sobre la tasa de interés a la cual4los bonos, o cualquiera series de los mismos, pueden HOU:3533817.1 venderse. Además el estimado sub-sección Según la Orden, una elección general deberá llevarse a cabo el 9 decontenido Mayo,endeesta2015 (“Día (b) es (i) basado en ciertos Solicitudes para boletas por correo deben enviarse a: supuestos (incluyendo supuestos concernientes a las condiciones predominantes del mercado y de la Elección”), para el propósito de elegir separadamente posición tres (3) económicas al tiempo de la por emisiónlade los bonos) y derivadas de las proyecciones obtenidas del Comal County Elections Officer asesor financieroescolar del Distrito, sujeto a cambio en la medida Fideicomisarios para tal Distrito, a saber: un Fideicomisario a la(ii)Posición Número Uno en que los hechos actuales, Attention: Early Voting Clerk circunstancias y condiciones predominantes al tiempo que los bonos son emitidos difieren de (1)Eastpor término de tres (3) años; un Fideicomisario escolar a la Posición Número Dos (2) por 178 Millun Street, Suite 101 tales supuestos y proyecciones, (iii) proporcionado únicamente en satisfacción de los requisitos New unBraunfels, términoTexas de 78130 tres (3) años; y un Fideicomisario escolar a la Posición porotro unpropósito, sin ninguna garantía de la Sección 3.009, Código deNúmero Elección deCinco Texas, y(5) no para que sitios tales proyecciones se realizarán, y (iv) no pretende dar lugaren a un contrato con los votantes o término de 3 (3) años. El horario durante el cual los de cabina electoral estarán abiertos Solicitudes para boletas por correo deben recibirse no más tarde que al cierre de negocios limitar la autoridad de la Junta a emitir bonos de acuerdo con la Propuesta sometida por esta el Día de la Elección, los distritos de votación y los sitios de cabina electoral para la Elección, y el 30 de Abril, de 2015. Orden de la Elección.

las fechas, horario y ubicaciones para la votación adelantada en persona están descriptos en el PASADA Y APROBADA el 26 de Febrero, de 2015. Anexo A adjunto a esto.

ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL PARA BONOS DE EDIFICIOS ESCOLARES ESTADO DE TEXAS CONDADOS DE COMAL, BEXAR, Solicitudes GUADALUPE, HAYS, Y KENDALL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL

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1 A TODOS LOS RESIDENTES, ELECTORES DEBIDAMENTE CUALIFICADOS Attention: Early HOU:3533817.1 DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL:

través del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL (el “Distrito”) el 9 de Mayo, /s/ Amy Freund de 2015, según y de acuerdo los siguientes extractos de la Orden Llamando a Elección de Bonos Secretaria, Junta Directiva Fiduciaria Solicitudes para boletas por correo deben recibirse no más tarde que al cierre de Edificios Escolares pasada y aprobada por la Junta Directiva Fiduciaria del Distrito Escolar Distrito Escolar Independiente de Comal Independiente de Comal el 26 deelFebrero, 2015. de 2015. 30 dedeAbril, ES, POR CONSIGUIENTE, ORDENADO POR LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA FIDUCIARIA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL QUE: Llamada a Elección; Fecha; Electores Elegibles; y Horario: Una elección (la “Elección”) se llevará a cabo el Sábado, 9 de Mayo, de 2015 (“Día de la Elección”), lo cual es setenta y ún (71) o más días desde la fecha de la adopción de ésta orden, (la “Orden de la Elección”) dentro de y a través del territorio del Distrito en la cual todo residente, electores cualificados del Distrito tendrán derecho a votar. La Junta encuentra por este medio que mantener la Elección en tal fecha es en el interés público. El horario durante el cual estarán abiertos los sitios de cabina electoral en el Día de la Elección será desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m.

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ANEXO “A” A LA ORDEN DE ELECCIÓN DE BONOS DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE COMAL

A los votantes registrados del Comal ISD: Recintos de Votación para la Elección corresponderán a los límites y territorio de cada Single-Member del Distrito. La lista de abajo de ubicaciones de sitios de cabina electoral del Día de la Elección para cada tal recinto estará abierto desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m., y están ubicadas en las siguientes direcciones: UBICACIONES PARA VOTACIÓN EN EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN:

Distritos de Votación; Sitios de Cabina Electoral; Oficiales de la Elección. Excepto a HOU:3533817.1 como está estipulado de otra manera en este documento, los recintos del Día de la Elección establecidos con el propósito de mantener la Elección y los sitios de cabina electoral designados para los recintos de la Elección serán como se muestra en el Anexo A a esta Orden de la Elección. Los jueces de distrito y jueces alternos para la Elección serán nombrados de acuerdo con el Código de Elección de Texas (el “Código de Elección”). En el evento que el Superintendente o su designado, determinase de tiempo en tiempo que (a) un sitio de cabina electoral de aquí en más designado no esté disponible o sea inadecuado para tal uso, o que sería en los mejores intereses del Distrito reubicar tal sitio de cabina electoral, o (b) un juez supervisor o juez supervisor alterno de aquí en más designado no estuviese cualificado o disponible, el Superintendente o su designado está autorizado por éste medio a designar y nombrar por escrito un sitio sustituto de cabina electoral, juez supervisor o juez supervisor alterno, y corregir o modificar el Anexo a esta Orden de la Elección, dando tal aviso como es requerido por el Código de Elección y como se estime suficiente.

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Propuesta. En la Elección se someterá a los residentes, electores cualificados del Distrito la siguiente propuesta (la “Propuesta”): 2 PROPUESTA

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Deberá la Junta Directiva Fiduciaria (la “Junta”) del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Comal (el “Distrito”) ser autorizada a emitir bonos del Distrito, en una o más series o emisiones, en la cantidad de $147,389,971 para la construcción, adquisición y equipo de edificios escolares en el Distrito, (incluyendo la rehabilitación, renovación, expansión y mejora de los mismos) y la compra de los sitios necesarios para edificios escolares, cuyos bonos deberán madurar, dar interés y ser emitidos y vendidos de acuerdo con la ley al tiempo de su emisión; y deberá la Junta ser autorizada a recaudar y prendar, y causar a ser evaluados y recaudados, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre el valor de toda propiedad gravable en el Distrito suficiente, sin límite en cuanto a tasa o monto, para pagar el principal de e interés sobre los bonos, y los costos de cualesquiera acuerdos de crédito (incluyendo acuerdos de crédito ejecutados o autorizados en anticipación de, en relación a, o en conexión con los bonos), todo como está autorizado por la Constitución y leyes del Estado de Texas y de los Estados Unidos de América? Boletas de Votación. Las boletas deberán adaptarse a los requerimientos del Código de Elección y deberán tener escrito o impreso en ellas lo siguiente: BOLETA DE VOTACIÓN OFICIAL PROPUESTA [ ] A FAVOR

[ ] EN CONTRA

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La emission de $147,389,971 de bonos de edificios escolares para la construcción, adquisición y equipo de edificios escolares en el distrito (incluyendo la rehabilitación, renovación, expansión y mejora de los mismos) y la compra de los sitios necesarios para edificios escolares, y la recaudación del impuesto en pago de los mismos

Votación. Máquinas electrónicas de votación pueden usarse en mantener y llevar a cabo la Elección en el Día de la Elección; siempre y cuando, sin embargo, en el evento que el uso de tales máquinas electrónicas de votación no sea práctico, la Elección puede llevarse a cabo en el Día de la Elección por el uso de boletas de papel (excepto a como está de otra manera estipulado en esta sección). Máquinas electrónicas de votación o boletas de papel pueden usarse para la votación adelantada en persona (excepto a como está de otra manera estipulado en esta sección). Como es requerido por el Código de Elección, el Distrito deberá proporcionar por lo menos un sistema de votación accesible en cada sitio de cabina electoral usado en la Elección. Tal sistema de votación deberá cumplir con las leyes de Texas y federales las cuales establecen los requisitos para los sistemas de votación que permiten a los votantes con minusvalías físicas a emitir un voto secreto. Boletas de papel pueden usarse para la votación adelantada por correo. 3 Cada votante que desee votar a favor de la Propuesta deberá marcar la boleta indicando HOU:3533817.1 “A FAVOR” de la Propuesta, y cada votante que desee votar en contra de la Propuesta deberá marcar la boleta indicando “EN CONTRA” de la Propuesta. La Votación será de acuerdo con el Código de Elección.

Para el uso de aquellos votantes quienes están facultados por la ley para votar adelantado, el secretario de votación adelantada deberá proporcionar a cada votante con una boleta con instrucciones de marcar la boleta indicando el voto de él o ella “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” de la Propuesta. El Administrador está autorizado y dirigido por este medio a designar la Junta de boletas de votación adelantada y otros oficiales requeridos para llevar a cabo la votación adelantada para la Elección. Declaración de Información Obligatoria

Single Member District 1 Primaria de Clear Spring 550 Avery Parkway New Braunfels, TX 78130 Single Member District 2 5 Iglesia de Faith United 970 N. Loop 337 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Single Member District 3 Primaria de Rebecca Creek 125 Quest Ave. Spring Branch, TX 78070 Single Member District 4 Preparatoria de Secundaria de Smithson Valley 6101 FM 311 Spring S-1Branch, TX 78070 Single Member District 5 Ayuntamiento de Bulverde 30360 Cougar Bend Bulverde, TX 78163 Single Member District 6 Primaria de M.H. Specht 25815 Overlook Parkway San Antonio, TX 78260 Single Member District 7 Ayuntamiento de Garden Ridge 9400 Municipal Parkway Garden Ridge, TX 78266

Anexo A UBICACIONES PARA VOTACIÓN ADELANTADA: HOU:3533817.1

Ayuntamiento de Bulverde Abril 27, Abril 29, 30, Mayo 1 y 4: 8am hasta 5pm 30360 Cougar Bend Abril 28 y Mayo 5: 7am hasta 7pm Bulverde, TX 78163 Ayuntamiento de Garden Ridge Abril 27, 28, 29, Mayo 1 y 5: 8am hasta 5pm 9400 Municipal Parkway Abril 30 y Mayo 4: 7am hasta 7pm Garden Ridge, TX 78266 Ciudad de New Braunfels Abril 27, 28, 30, Mayo 1 y 5: 8am hasta 5pm (Oficina de Elección del Condado Abril 29 y Mayo 4: 7am hasta 7pm de Comal ) Mayo 2: 9am hasta 1pm 178 E. Mill Street, Suite 101 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Comal ISD Ubicación Principal de Votación Adelantada) Abril 27 y Mayo 1: 8am hasta 5pm Abril 28, 29, 30, Mayo 4 y 5: 7am hasta 7pm Mayo 2: 9am hasta 1pm

Votación adelantada. Votación adelantada, ambas en persona y por correo, se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con el Código de Elección y se conducirá en las localizaciones, en las fechas y horario como lo muestra el Anexo A. Votación adelantada en persona comenzará el Lunes, 27 de Abril, de 2015 y concluirá el Martes, 5 de Mayo, de 2015. La Junta nombra por este medio al Administrador como el secretario regular de votación adelantada para el Distrito. La dirección postal a la cual se pueden enviar las solicitudes para boletas y las boletas votadas por correo es como sigue: Comal County Election Officer, Attention: Early Voting Clerk, 178 East Mill Street, Suite 101, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

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Primaria de Bill Brown 20410 Hwy 46 West Spring Branch, TX 78070

Primaria de Indian Springs 25751 Wilderness Oak San Antonio, TX 78261

Servicios de Apoyo Comal ISD Edificio de la Administración 1404 IH 35 North New Braunfels, TX 78130

Primaria de Rebecca Creek 125 Quest Ave. Spring Branch, TX 78070

Preparatoria de Secundaria de Church Hill 1275 N. Business 35 New Braunfels, TX 78130

Preparatoria Secundaria de Smithson Valley 6101 FM 311 Spring Branch, TX 78070

Primaria de Clear Spring 550 Avery Parkway New Braunfels, TX 78130

Primaria de M.H. Specht 25815 Overlook Parkway San Antonio, TX 78260

Primaria de Kinder Ranch 2035 Kinder Parkway San Antonio, TX 78260 Primaria de Hoffmann Lane 4600 FM 306 New Braunfels, TX 78132

Primaria de Timberwood Park 26715 S. Glenrose San Antonio, TX 78260

Anexo A

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FOOL Continued from page 1E No thanks. One of Graham’s criteria suggested that defensive investors should avoid stocks trading for more than 1.5 times book value. Following this rule in recent years would have led an investor to own almost nothing but banks and insurance stocks. In no world is this possibly OK. “The Intelligent Investor” is one of the greatest investing books of all time. But I don’t know a single person who has invested successfully implementing Graham’s formulas exactly as they’re printed. The book is chock-full of wisdom -- more than any other investment book ever published. But as a how-to guide, success is elusive. This bothered me for years. Then, a year ago, I had lunch with Wall Street journalist Jason Zweig, who explained what was happening. Graham was as practical as he was brilliant. This is probably because in addition to being an academic, he was an actual money manager, running what we’d now call a hedge fund. He had no desire to stick with antiquated strategies that other investors had caught on to and become too competitive, rendering them less effective. “In each revised edition of ‘The Intelligent Investor,’” Zweig once wrote, “Graham discarded the formulas he presented in the previous edition and replaced them with new ones, declaring, in a sense, ‘that those do not work any more, or they do not work as well as they used to; these are the formulas that seem to work better now.’” The most recent edition of “The Intelligent Investor” was published 42 years ago. Who knows what Graham’s strategies would look like today if he were alive to update them? The cornerstones of successful investing are timeless. Patience, contrarian thinking and tax efficiency will be as important 50 years from now as they were 50 years ago. But among specific investing strategies, things change. Every strategy to outperform the market must be based on the logic of “The market disagrees with me today, but it will agree with me in the future, and when it does, share prices will rise, and I’ll profit.” But what investors believe today, and what they’re likely to believe tomorrow, changes. Since the prevalence of data, social norms and company disclosures change over time, what worked in one era might not work in another. As an investor, you have to adapt. Just before his death in 1976, Graham was asked whether detailed analysis of individual stocks -- the kind of stuff he became famous for -- was still a strategy he believed in. He answered: “In general, no. I am no longer an advocate of elaborate techniques of security analysis in order to find superior value opportunities. This was a rewarding activity, say, 40 years ago, when our textbook ‘Graham and Dodd’ was first published; but the situation has changed a great deal since then.” What he believed, he continued, was buying a

portfolio of stocks based on a few criteria — maybe low P/E ratios, or high dividend yields. But what matters — and what so many overlook when studying Graham — was that he changed his mind. He adapted. In his great book “Investing,” Robert Hagstrom compares financial markets to biological evolution. There’s a tendency to think of markets as established and rigid — a set of numbers that get jumbled around. But they’re not. Markets evolve over time. Successful strategies are selected, while those that are no longer effective — usually because investors gain access to better information than they had before — get pushed out. Hagstrom looked at the last 100 years and found that four popular investing strategies have come and gone: “In the 1930s and 1940s, the discount-to-hardbook-value strategy ... was dominant. After World War II and into the 1950s, the second major strategy that dominated finance was the dividend model ... By the 1960s ... investors exchanged stocks paying high dividends for companies expected to grow earnings. By the 1980s, a fourth strategy took over. Investors began to favor cash-flow models over earnings models. Today ... it appears that a fifth strategy is emerging: cash return on invested capital.” If you don’t know that markets have evolved and some strategies are no longer valid, you’ll end up making terrible decisions. “If you are still picking stocks using a discount-tohard-book-value model or relying on dividend models to tell you when the stock market is over- or undervalued, it is unlikely you have enjoyed even average investment returns,” Hagstrom writes. There is no reason to expect this strategy will lead to outperformance because so few investors pay atten-

tion to it anymore. Even if you find stocks trading at a discount to book value, there’s no reason to believe that anyone else will agree with you ... later. So many investors today put tremendous faith in investing metrics showing, say, that this stock is overvalued, or that the overall market is undervalued. They back it up with a century’s worth of historical data, showing how well the metric has worked in the past. I often wonder: Have things changed? Have so many people caught onto popular metrics that they’re less effective than they were in the past? Should we, like Graham, be constantly tinkering with our metrics, discarding what’s unlikely to work anymore? The S&P 500 did not in-

clude financial stocks until 1976; today, financials make up 16 percent of the index. Technology stocks were virtually nonexistent 50 years ago. Today, they’re almost one-fifth of the index. Accounting rules have changed over time. So have disclosures, auditing and market liquidity. IRAs and 401(k)s — which hold trillions of dollars — didn’t exist until 40 years ago. Comparing today’s market to the past isn’t apples to apples. There’s a mocking statement that “it’s different this time” are the four most costly words in investing. And sure, investors fall for some of the same traps again and again. But for many things, it’s always different this time. Things change. So should you.

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An online rush replaced the traditional overnight queues outside Apple stores Friday as the iconic tech company began taking orders and letting shoppers get their hands on its much-vaunted smartwatch for the first time. Eager customers placed online orders for the Apple Watch as soon as Apple’s website began accepting them, shortly after midnight Pacific Time. Within half an hour, the company appeared to sell out the initial batch of watches that were available for the first official day of shipping on April 24. By midmorning, Apple’s website was showing the earliest ship-

ping date for many watch models would be in June or later. Demand was difficult to gauge, since Apple hasn’t said how many watches were available for shipping in the first wave on April 24. And in contrast with earlier releases of new Apple products, there were no big lines of shoppers waiting all night outside the company’s retail stores. That’s because Apple encouraged customers to make appointments for a 15-minute opportunity to try on different models — which are priced starting at $349 and go up to $17,000 for a luxury edition — while specially trained employees explained their features.

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