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News-Dispatch Volume XXXX No. 11
Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Sheriff ’s race a witches’ brew of intrigue BY ANITA MILLER AND CYNDY SLOVAK-BARTON
worked for the Texas State campus police department, and also Different perspectives serves as a Kyle city council member and, about law enforcement to complicate matters, responsibility and as a deputy constable to credibility are rising to a Republican the fore in the constable from Democratic Wimberley. primary race Haverda for county is himself sheriff. a former When the supervisor in chief aide to the the sheriff’s county judge, department Alex Villalobos, who formally announced for announced to VILLALOBOS sheriff earlier run for county this fall. Both sheriff this past Villalobos week, another Democrat already in the and Haverda are Kyle residents. Should race, Dickey Haverda, Villalobos be elected, posted video evidence he would become the that Villalobos is on the first Hispanic to hold the so-called “Brady list,” a seat of sheriff in Hays controversial list of law officers whose testimony County. Also in the race is might be considered Republican David suspect because of past misdeeds. SHERIFF’S RACE, 3 Villalobos formerly
Youth camp launches fundraising drive John Knox Ranch is located on 300 acres which encompasses the headwaters of Carpers Creek, grass savannahs and hardwood forests.
COURTESY PHOT OS
BY ANITA MILLER
of cabins, bathrooms and other facilities at John Knox A Presbyterian youth Ranch Camp in Fischer camp along the Blanco that were destroyed by the River that was damaged floods, as well as replenish in the floods of 2015 has the camp’s scholarship launched a fundraising fund and invest in “stradrive inspired by a pledge tegic planning and youth from an anonymous donor leadership.” to match all donations up The donor is a former to $400,000 that come in by camper motivated by the end of next year. memories of their time at “Light the Match,” as the the camp, as well as the campaign is being called, impact it had on their life. would fund the rebuilding John Knox Ranch is
located on 300 acres which encompasses the headwaters of Carpers Creek, grass Savannahs and hardwood forests. In addition to youth camp, the site houses year round cabin rentals, team-building activities, retreat hosting, church officer training, family reunions and weddings. Each summer, camp is held for students entering grades 2-12 as well as a day
camp for kids aged 4 to 8. Activities include swimming, archery, rappelling, rock climbing, arts and crafts, nature discovery, ropes challenge course, Bible study and spiritual formation, canoeing and more. Donations are accepted through the website, johknoxranch.org, and at John Knox Ranch, 1661 John Knox Road, Fischer, TX, 78623.
Six charged in San Marcos shooting death of Wimberley resident BY ANITA MILLER
A Kyle resident is among six people arrested in San Marcos Tuesday in connection with the death of Kevin Yankovoy of Wimberley. Angelo Quihuiz, 18, of Kyle is charged with capital murder by terroristic threat/other felony. John
Coronado, 18, of San Marcos faces the same charge. Three juveniles were also charged. AccordQUIHUIZ ing to a press release from the
San Marcos Police Department, officers located Yankovoy, 18, inside a Ford truck that had collided with others vehicles toward the rear of the Cedars apartment complex shortly after 11:30 p.m. Monday. He had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC).
There were also two other people in the car. Juan Ramires, 21, of Wimberley was treated at CTMC for a gunshot wound to the arm and then released from the hospital. Garrett Varner, 18, of Wimberley was uninjured. “Initial reports said there
SIX CHARGED IN DEATH, 6
Rabid possum marks 25th case in Hays this year BY ANITA MILLER
Hays County has a high, though mainly The rabid raccoon seasonal, population discovered in a front of bats and that is the yard in Dripping species most likely to Springs the week of turn up rabid in Texas, Thanksgiving was just though it also turns up one of 25 animals with regularly in skunks, foxthe disease found in the es, raccoons, dogs and county so far this year. cats and even coyotes. According to a report Rarely, it occurs in largfrom the State Departer mammals like cattle ment of Health Services, and horses. so far this year, 21 bats, Also called “hydroone skunk and three phobia” because the “others” from Hays disease makes swallowCounty have tested ing a substance like wapositive for the deadly ter painful, rabies can viral disease. occur in all mammals. Defined by the CenThe disease is particuters for Disease Control larly dangerous because rabies is a “fatal, but the virus has to travel preventable” disease to the brain before it transmitted primarily causes symptoms. That through the saliva of incubation period, the infected animals, as in a bite. RABID POSSUM, 2
LAGNIAPPE 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 are right on the screen making it easy for audience members 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 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, 512-8470575.
Free holiday musical coming to Kyle, Wimberley
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra and the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center will present A Merry Musical Holiday Radio Broadcast on Dec. 14 at 2 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, selections from the Trans Siberian Orchestra, the Hays CISD Honor Choir, Wimberley Dance Elite and more.
Winter’s Eve in Wimberley
The Wimberley Merchants Association invites you to an evening of shopping and entertainment on and around the square from 5 to 9 p.m. Santa will be on the square from 5 to 7 p.m.
Art Squared Art Market in San Marcos
Join the San Marcos Art League for a day of culture and fun at the Art Squared Arts Market! Art Squared Arts Market happens every second Saturday of the month, from March through December. This open air art market is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and features all handmade, original artwork shown by the artists. In addition to all the great art there is live music, free yoga or tai-chi, free kid arts and crafts, featured non-profit organizations, and a farmer’s market adjacent to the art market.