JULY 19, 2017 SAFETY FIRST
CONCUSSIONS
Officials advise caution as heat-related deaths increase.
Education, tech lead to decrease in concussions
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Buda seeks $14.5M water pipeline loan BY SAMANTHA SMITH A 20-year low interest loan totaling just over $14.5 million is how Buda plans to pay for its share of a planned pipeline that would help fulfill the city’s water needs. The Buda City Council unanimously approved seeking funding assis-
tance from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program to continue with phase 1B of the Alliance Regional Water Authority’s (ARWA) pipeline. ARWA, previously known as the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency (HCPUA), projects the pipeline project to be completed by 2023.
Graham Moore, executive director of ARWA, said Phase 1B project will include construction of wells, raw water pipelines, treated transmission pipe-
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lines and pump stations. “Phase 1B will allow us to produce, treat and delivery our permitted Carrizo water to each of our sponsors, tying into
the Phase 1A infrastructure that is currently in planning.” Buda city leaders moved forward with financing after Jennifer
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Four potential roundabout/ traffic signals Potential roundabout/ traffic signal
The pipeline project is projected to cost $213.4 million, divided among all involved entities, including Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Canyon Creek RWA.
POTENTIAL BYPASS STUDY AREA
Curve smoothing Shoulder widening
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The FM 150 Character Plan covers FM 150 from Arroyo Ranch Road west of Kyle to RM 12 in Dripping Springs and focuses on changes and upgrades to the area regarding widening shoulders on roads and creating bypasses and cross sections.
County finalizes FM 150 character plan BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY
Residents of Hays County met with K Friese employees during an open meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Dripping Springs High School to voice their opinions and concerns as the FM 150 Character
Plan nears completion. Residents spoke with various employees of K Friese on potential development in their area. K Friese representatives were assigned to various maps that marked key sections of the corridor for residents to review. The FM 150 Char-
acter Plan covers FM 150 from Arroyo Ranch Road outside Kyle to RM 12 in Dripping Springs and focuses on changes and upgrades to the area regarding widening shoulder on roads and creating bypasses and cross sections. This is a separate effort from
the FM 150 alignment study by the county that was being conducted to study and develop a possible alignment for FM 150 from Arroyo Ranch Road heading southeast to near I-35 and Yarrington Rd before being passed on to TxDOT for further devel-
opment. The document was designed by K Friese and Associates, a civil engineering consulting service that was hired by Hays County. The plan was designed to allow citizens to work
FM 150 PLAN, 2A
Kyle parking ordinances to change soon Parking ordinances as presented to council don’t necessarily reflect the needs of residents. That was the word from several speakers at the Kyle City Council meeting Tuesday. A new parking ordi-
Residents noted that many streets in Kyle are narrow and the new rule would leave residents without proper means to park.
nance was approved on the second reading by a vote of 6-1, with Daphne Tenorio in opposition. Several residents
voiced frustrations, saying that the parking ordinance didn’t reflect the needs of Kyle. “We need a parking
ordinance, we do. But the ordinance needs to be written pertaining to their town,” said Kyle resident Lila Knight.
COMING UP Community Collection Day
Don’t dump those tires, bring them July 22 and dispose of properly. Details on what can be dropped off, where & when, see page 2B.
Dive-in Movie
Get your feet wet at the July 28 showing of “Moana” at Kyle’s city pool. The pool will close and pool staff will begin handing out admission tickets at 7 p.m. The pool gates will reopen at 8 p.m. and only admit those 230 people with admission tickets. All regular pool rules apply to all attending. The pool will close 30 minutes after conclusion of the movie.
TIRE FACTS
Rates increasing for tire recycling. – Page 1D
INDEX
BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY
The ordinance, presented to council by Assistant City Manager James Earp, was created to assist emergency vehicles and to help mitigate possible parking fines. The ordinance as presented drew the ire of
PARKING RULES, 2A
Registration open for 2017 National Night Out National Night Out is a countrywide event that brings together neighborhoods and the law enforcement members that serve them. National Night Out is held the second weekend in October in Hays County, but those interested in organizing an event for their neighborhood are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Neighborhoods throughout the community host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, parades and more. Buda registration: Contact Brittany Tate at (512) 312-1001 or btate@ ci.buda.tx.us. Kyle registration: Contact Jacob Luria at (512) 2680859 or jluria@cityofkyle.com
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ALLIANCE WATER, 4A
EPA OKs Dripping Springs discharge permit STAFF REPORT
Potential roundabout/ traffic signal
Shoulder widening
Douglas, Buda financial advisor, presented a trio of financing options for the future project, which is projected to cost $213.4 million, divided among all involved entities, including Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Canyon Creek RWA.
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Citing resolution of environmental concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew its interim objection to Dripping Springs’ proposed wastewater discharge permit. The EPA determined the city’s proposal successfully meets the environmental governing body’s rigorous standards. In December 2016, the EPA filed the interim letter of objection citing six issues with the proposal. The letter stated it
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Former employee in custody for Carl’s Jr. robbery BY TIMOTHY STUCKEY Giancarlo Arman Perez, 18, of Kyle was arrested on July 12 as a suspect of an aggravated robbery that took place at Carl’s Jr. on July 11. PEREZ Perez, a former employee of Carl’s Jr., allegedly approached the building and knocked on the glass door before being let in by an employee of the restaurant. Perez then allegedly brandished a silver revolver and stated that he “had to do this” and began walking around the es-
CARL’S JR ROBBERY, 2A