NOVEMBER 4, 2020
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Vol. 41 • No. 6
Biden campaign bus surrounded by ‘Trump Train’ in Hays County BY SAHAR CHMAIS
Republicans and Democrats are in agreement on one thing this election; they want people to vote and practice their rights. That might be the closest thing to an agreement residents get from the
Serving Hays County, TX
Local Election Results 2020 These are preliminary results as of midnight Nov. 3.
HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF’S RACE Gary Cutler (R) Alex Villalobos (D)
Two of the Biden rallies in Texas were cancelled due to Trump supporters following them.
Marcos Police Department stated that the Biden-Harris bus called SMPD to request police escort through San Marcos. Three police officers two parties, because they incident that occurred Fri- responded, but due to still do not agree on what day on I-35 between San excess traffic caused by an occurred during the Biden Marcos and Kyle. bus and Trump campaign To backtrack, the San TRUMP TRAIN, 12
A symbol of inspiration
Votes % 53,451 50.97% 51,423 49.03%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 45 Erin Zwiener (D) Carrie Isaac (R)
Votes % 55,279 52.29% 50,440 47.71%
JUDGE 453RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT David Junkin (R) Sherri Tibbe (D)
Votes % 49,547 47.66% 54,407 52.34%
JUDGE COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW NO. 3 Tacie Zelhert (R) Millie Thompson (D)
Votes % 50,347 48.62% 53,199 51.38%
HAYS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR Jenifer O’Kane (R) Daphne Tenorio (D)
Votes % 52,809 50.70% 51,345 49.30%
HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3
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City of Buda gets a gift
The city of Buda and the Inspired Minds Art Center (IMAC) were recently presented with a gift in the form of a sculpture by lifetime Buda artist, Steven Harris. The sculpture was dedicated to Buda for the city’s support of the arts and artists in the Buda Community. It was also dedicated to IMAC for providing the community an avenue to the arts and an opportunity to experience the creative process. Named Elysian, the sculpture is constructed of welded steel, cement and ceramic and represents a symbol of inspiration for artists of all ages. Elysian was officially dedicated during the inaugural Plein Air Fest in historic downtown Buda and accepted by the city council in September.
Active COVID-19 case counts adjusted after internal review HAYS COUNTY – The active COVID-19 case counts for Hays County will look a little different in the update for Oct. 28 and moving forward, according to the epidemiology team at the Hays County Local Health Department. Following a weeklong internal review of the number of COVID
Epidemiologist Eric Schneider said there are several reasons for the need to make these edits, including new statewide reporting protocols, shifts in how data is shared with local health departments and human error.
cases, the team found active case counts that were incorrect. While
the change that will be reflected in the update impacts all areas of the
Wimberley Market Days is back this Saturday
Iconic gift shop closing after 42 years of serving San Marcos and surrounding areas.
Eliseo Galarza (R) David Peterson (D)
Votes % 8,450 31.21% 18,625 68.79%
HAYS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PCT. 2 Steve Avalos (R) Michael Torres (D)
Votes % 10,206 44.51% 12,726 55.49%
HAYS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PCT. 3 Don Montague (R) Cynthia Millonzi (D)
Votes % 7,329 64.40% 4,052 35.60%
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Shooting death of juvenile at Kyle Poco Loco investigated STAFF REPORT
The Wimberley Lions Club is pleased to announce that Wimberley Market Day will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Wimberley from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wimberley Lions Field. Come out and shop for those one-of-a-kind items, plants and holiday decor. Hundreds of vendors are expected to show their unique items. Several concession stands and drink stations will be open. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face masks are mandatory and social distancing will be observed. Wimberley Lions look forward to seeing you there!
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county, the cities of San Marcos and Kyle will see more changes. “Our data review showed San Marcos has 29 active cases just in the past 21 days, yet we received reports about 117 new COVID-19 cases in October,” Epidemiologist Eric Schneider
Votes % 12,660 52.04% 11,666 47.96%
HAYS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PCT. 1
COVID COUNT, 7
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Lon A. Shell (R) Lisa Prewitt (D)
County authorities are investigating the murder of a juvenile who was fatally shot on Monday, Nov. 2 at a mercado in east Kyle. The victim, whose name was not released because of his age, was dropped off at an area hospital with a gunshot wound, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release prepared by Deputy Mark Andrews.
He was later pronounced dead. Deputies had responded at around 9:39 p.m. to a report of shots fired in the area of the Poco Loco convenience store at 728 High Road, after which an investigation into an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was launched. “This is an ongoing investigation and no other information is available at this time,” the press release
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said.”Updates will be sent as they become available. “ If you have information regarding this investigation, contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8466 or you can submit your information on-line to Tip Line P3tips. com as well as submit a tip on the new Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.