DECEMBER 11, 2019 REALIGNED
SETON DELIVERS
UIL rule allows Lehman High to move down to 5A.
Seton Hays cuts ribbon on new maternity unit, upping their capacity.
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Kyle council to look at downtown bar hours The clock may soon run out on 2 a.m. bar closings in Kyle. The Kyle City Council, at its Dec. 3 meeting, voted to direct Police Chief Jeff Barnett to ask the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission (TABC) to do an investigation of bars in
the downtown area and report back with recommendations. The issue was raised by new Mayor Pro Tem Rick Koch and it was based, he said, on complaints about people hanging around after hours and the presence of beer cans, bottles and other litter downtown. “I’ve started paying
“I’ve started paying attention to downtown, noticing late hours and that we’re starting to get an element around Kyle that’s not exactly what we wanted.” –Rick Koch, Kyle Mayor Pro Tem
attention to downtown, noticing late hours and
Kyle man among six charged in death of Wimberley local
that’s not exactly what we wanted.” In particular, he said, he had observed confrontations with police officers and raised the question of people driving drunk after leaving the area. Koch asked Barnett if officers question those they interact with about where they had been drinking.
Barnett said that question was a “routine question we ask as part of the process — where have you been, did you have any alcohol, how long ago was that.” Barnett said though he doesn’t have numbers to back it up, his officers encounter more
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BY ANITA MILLER
According to a press release from the San A Kyle resident is Marcos Police Departamong six people ment, officers located arrested in San Yankovoy, 18, Marcos Tuesday inside a Ford in connection truck that had with the death collided with of Kevin Yankoothers vehicles voy of Wimbertoward the rear ley. of the Cedars Angelo Quiapartment huiz, 18, of Kyle complex shortly is charged with after 11:30 p.m. capital murder Monday. He had QUIHUIZ by terroristic been shot multhreat/other tiple times and felony. John Coronado, was pronounced dead 18, of San Marcos faces at Central Texas Medical the same charge. Three Center (CTMC). juveniles were also charged. SIX CHARGED IN DEATH, 11
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that we’re starting to get an element around Kyle
Kyle Christmas Tree Lighting
PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
Sheriff’s race a witch’s brew of intrigue
Hays CISD choirs each had a chance to perform at the Kyle Tree Lighting last Wednesday in City Square Park. Above are members of the Hays Honor Choir which is composed of vocalists from elementary and secondary schools across the district. And Santa was there too.
BY ANITA MILLER AND past week, another CYNDY SLOVAK-BARTON Democrat already
in the race, Dickey Haverda, posted Different perspectives about law video evidence that Villalobos is on enforcement the so-called responsibility “Brady list,” a and credibility controversial are rising to list of law the fore in the officers whose Democratic testimony primary race might be for county considered sheriff. suspect When the because of past chief aide to VILLALOBOS misdeeds. the county Villalobos judge, Alex formerly worked for Villalobos, formally announced to run SHERIFF’S RACE, 12 for county sheriff this
Buda approves new tree ordinance Applications for development or redevelopment must include a Tree Preservation Plan that shows the topography, the location of protected, signature and heritage trees and other criteria.
BY ANITA MILLER
The Buda City Council, on a unanimous vote, approved the city’s application for Tree City USA status and also amended the city’s development code at its Dec. 3 meeting. The city’s draft Tree Preservation, Mitigation and Care ordinance was previously said to meet the criteria for certification. The council’s action makes it all but certain.
Key points of the tree ordinance are that it maintains tree mitigation requirements, prohibits trimming oak trees except as authorized by
COMING UP Wimberley Players to screen holiday film series The Wimberley Players are hosting a holiday film festival. “The Muppets Christmas Carol” will screen at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.; then on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. the feature will
be a sing-a-long version of White Christmas. Words appear on the screen making it easy for audience member to participate. The film series concludes on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. with “Mamma Mia!” Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available at each showing, as will beer and wine. All showings are $10 for adults and $5 for
NEW WHEELS
Buda auto shop donates van to Brightside organization.
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children 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult and everyone must have their own seat. Tickets are available at www.wimberleyplayer. org, 512-847-0575.
Free holiday musical coming to Kyle, Wimberley The Starlight Symphony Orchestra
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as the staff authority on trees in public spaces and establishes the Parks Commission as the Tree Advisory Board, establishes tree planting and care standards and identifies nuisance trees as those that are dead or dying, obstruct traffic signs and an arborist, and requires safe passage of people tree protection when and vehicles or threaten construction occurs in the public health, safety and area of the roots. welfare. It also designates the city’s director of planning BUDA TREE ORDINANCE, 11
and the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center will present A Merry Musical Holiday Radio Broadcast on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle; and on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at Wimberley Baptist Church, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley. The free performance will feature selections from Leroy Anderson and favorite carols, selection from the Trans Siberian Orchestra, the Hays CISD Honor Choir, Wimberley Dance Elite and more.
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Shadow Creek Holiday Bazaar
The annual Holiday Bazaar will be at the Shadow Creek community Park/pool starting at 2 p.m. There will be a mix of local vendors/creators to help you get your last minute holiday shopping done. Santa will stop by with a special guest and photo opps before the Santa ride which begins at 6 p.m.