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Inside Community ...... 2A Texting and driving ban enforced statewide Faith ...... 3A By NICK BROTHERS palities’ various laws on texting and using hand- ever, we document warn- Opinion ...... 4A HCN Managing Editor the issue. The law targets held cellular devices while ings, and we can check people who are on their driving in school zones. when they were issued.” Classifieds ...... 5A, 6A As authorities geared cellphones reading, writ- School bus operators also Supporters hope the up for the start of La- ing or sending a text mes- are prohibited from using new law will make roads Sports ...... 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B bor Day weekend, a new sage while driving, but cellphones while driving if safer. www.hillcountrynews.com statewide law banning doesn’t apply to stopped children are present. “One in five crashes texting and driving took vehicles. While it comes down to in Texas is caused by effect Friday, Violators will be officer discretion, some distracted driving,” said Sept. 1. charged with a misde- officers may offer a grace TxDOT Executive Direc- The new meanor offense. First- period for first time of- tor James Bass. “We are law signed by time offenders could be fenders for educating pleased the Texas Legis- Gov. Greg Abbott fined up to $99 or $200 drivers about the new law, lature recognizes the ex- last month will for a repeat offense. said Lt. Bobby Vernengo treme danger caused by set a statewide For those under 18 of Cedar Park Police. texting and driving. The Thank a Veteran and precedent over years of age, Texas law al- “It’s such a new law, new law sends a very clear Serviceman Every Day. local munici- ready bans all cell phone I would say the person message to Texans to put use while driving, includ- caught texting would be down their phones and A new law banning texting ing hands-free, except in getting a warning today focus on the road. We are and driving in Texas took ef- the case of emergencies. to make sure they under- hopeful this new law will fect Sept. 1. Violators can be Additionally, drivers are stand,” he said. “We want charged with a misdemeanor currently banned from to educate people. How- See TEXTING, pg. 7A fi ne of up to $99.

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A group of central Texans and about 800 pounds of pork, chicken, sausage, eggs and two big barbecue pit trucks to cook it all left for Seadrift, Texas Aug. 30. The plan was to provide di- saster relief and meals for any- one there who needed one. Robert and Bobby Hyden, of Leander, and John Solis, of Bertram, teamed up with their stocked barbecue pit trucks — “Bob’s Bar” and “John Beere” — and filled a trailer with two pallets of bottled water to pro- vide to local police and survi- vors devastated by Hurricane Harvey’s unprecedented floods. The group named the effort “Operation Seadrift, TX”. Photo by NICK BROTHERS Robert Hyden said he pre- Robert Hyden (left), John Solis (center) and Bobby Hyden (right) are taking their barbecue pit trucks to Seadrift, Texas, where they plan to cook and serve meals to first respond- dicted they will be able to share ers and survivors in the area, Wednesday, Aug. 30. about 800 meals. The plan was to provide barbecue plates, as As the two loaded up sup- relief efforts in the past. The southeast of Victoria, Texas, supplies, which could take as well as breakfast tacos, fruit, plies before heading out to the two drove out to Baton Rouge in right on the coast. It was among many as five days. granola bars and various snacks coast, Hyden said a woman at 2011 to help with the Mississip- some of the first few towns to “We have friends down there for children. the Leander H-E-B saw them fu- pi River floods. get hit by the storms. The town who say it’s so bad it’s like a “We’re going to feed anyone eling up their trucks and gener- “We love doing this kind of is without electricity and under warzone, that there’s nothing,” who’s left down there and will- ators and she offered to cover stuff,” Hyden said. “We can help a boil order, according to local he said. “Whatever the people ing to eat,” Hyden said. “We’re the rest of their cost — about these little bitty towns, they reports. The “Operation Sead- need, we’re going to try and get going to go down there and do $85. need help too.” rift, TX” group said they plan to down there and get whatever we our part.” The two have done similar Seadrift is about 33 miles stay until they run out of food can to them.” Correction First-time teacher strives at

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When most modern boasts that God is his Since most of the early Protestant Reformers were day Nazarenes and An- father. (2.12-16) glicans and Disciples of That’s clearly a proph- university men, they were very, very impressed with Christ learn about how ecy that points to Christ their Bible was so abrupt- Jesus. It’s like all the oth- FATHER WILCOXSON this long tradition of Jewish scholarship and with ly edited, they typically er scriptural prophecies FAITH COLUMNIST respond by saying some- that refer to our Lord the Jewish version of what we call the Old Tes- thing like this: “That’s and Master, but unless his year is the interesting history, but you have a version of 500th anniversary tament. So, Protestant leaders like Erasmus and those ten books must the Bible that has all 49 T of the Protestant “ not be necessary for our books in the Old Testa- Reformation, so over Martin Luther and John Calvin did something salvation. Otherwise, the ment, then you have nev- the last few months, I’ve Father, Son, and Holy er had the opportunity to been writing about some that no Christian had ever done before: They Spirit would have made read that passage. of the important conse- sure that those books All of which leads up quences of that event. started exclusively using the Jewish form of the stayed in the Old Testa- to a stunning irony: One And one of the biggest ment.” of the basic principles consequences of all is scriptures. And that’s how the Old Testament went But unless you’ve read of the Protestant Ref- the fact that Protestants those books, how could ormation is that folks have adopted a new ver- from 49 books to 39 books.” you possibly know that ought to be able to read sion of the Bible. they aren’t necessary for the Bible for themselves. Yes, you read that — Father AIDAN WILCOXSON your salvation? Let me However, because of correctly. If you are a just give you an example decisions made by the Presbyterian or an Epis- ‘hidden’. However, most you’ve never heard of ries, Jewish scholars con- of the sort of material early Protestant leaders, copalian or a Lutheran modern Protestant Bibles them before. After all, tinued to maintain those that is found in those ten for five centuries now, or a Methodist, if you no longer include these Numbers and Ecclesias- boundaries by working books. This is a passage their followers have attend a Bible Church or so-called ‘hidden’ books. tes and Colossians are hard to preserve and pro- that comes from The never had access to the a non-denominational In fact, most folks in the also Biblical books, but tect their particular text Wisdom of Solomon: complete Bible. congregation or a house Assemblies of God and those titles would also of the scriptures. For they reasoned un- Thankfully, in our fellowship, then you are the Churches of Christ sound more than a little Since most of the soundly, saying in them- day and age, it’s easy using a Bible that is actu- and the Southern Baptist odd, if you were hearing early Protestant Re- selves, “Let us lie in wait to track down those ally less than 500 years Convention aren’t aware them for the first time. formers were university for the righteous man ten books; in fact, all old—and, yeah, okay, that these books even So who made the men, they were very, because he is inconve- of them are available, in 21st century Amer- exist. decision to leave those very impressed with this nient to us and opposes for free, online. Howev- ica that sounds really Since this could very books out of the Bible? long tradition of Jewish our actions. He reproach- er, if you would like to ancient, but, remember: well be the first time Way back in the first scholarship and with the es us for sins against the talk about what all this Christianity has been that you’re hearing about century, the Jewish com- Jewish version of what law and accuses us of means for your life in around for two millen- these books, let me go munity made a formal we call the Old Testa- sins against our training. the Faith and for your nia now. But if you are a ahead and give you a decision about which ment. So, Protestant He professes to have relationship with the Charismatic or an Evan- run-down of those ten books were going to be leaders like Erasmus and knowledge of God and Most Holy Trinity, just gelical or a Pentecostal, titles: I Esdras, II Esdras, included in their scrip- Martin Luther and John calls himself a child of get in touch with me; I’ll then you are using a Tobit, Judith, a longer tures, and their list did Calvin did something the Lord. He became a be happy to visit with version of the Holy Scrip- version of Esther, I not include the ten books that no Christian had reproof to our thoughts; you. tures that’s only been Maccabees, II Maccabees, listed above. The Jewish ever done before: They the very sight of him is around for a quarter of III Maccabees, Wisdom leaders did that, in part, started exclusively using a burden to us because Father Aidan Wilcox- that time. of Solomon, Wisdom of because they wanted to the Jewish form of the his manner of life is son is the pastor of St Since you probably Sirach. And, sure, the clearly distinguish their scriptures. And that’s unlike that of others and John Orthodox parish find that hard to believe, names of those books community from the how the Old Testament his ways are strange… (www.theforerunner.org); I will pause for a moment sound a bit strange, Church, and then, over went from 49 books to He calls the last end of he can be reached at while you go get your but that’s just because the next fifteen centu- 39 books. the righteous happy and [email protected]. Bible or while you open the Scripture app on your phone. Got it? Okay. To All Interested Look at the Table of Con- Persons And Parties: tents: How many books CALVARY CHAPEL are listed in the first part LEANDER Redi-Mix, LLC, has applied to the Texas of your Bible, the part we We would love to see you! Commission on Environmental Quality call the Old Testament? SUNDAY MORNINGS • 10 AM WORSHIP & CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard The number that JOIN US AS WE STUDY VERSE BY you will see there is 39. VERSE THROUGH THE BIBLE Permit, Registration No. 148099, which But up until 1517, that Meeting at Winkley Elementary would authorize construction of a 2100 Pow Wow, Leander number would have calvaryleander.com • 512-298-9224 permanent concrete batch plant located been either 46 or 49, Aaron Eichelberger, Pastor at 2544 Hero Way, Leander, Williamson depending on whether County, Texas 78641. Additional you were reading the Old Testament in a Roman information concerning this application Catholic Bible or in an is contained in the public notice section Orthodox Bible. So what Hill Country News Biblical of this newspaper. happened to those ten Sacramental books in the Protestant Bible? Spirit-fi lled Church Directory NOTICE OF CONSTABLE’S SALE Well, they were dropped. In older ver- Meeting in our Under the authority and by virtue of a WRIT OF EXECUTION new church dated and issued on the 10th day of August, 2017 pursuant to sions of the Protestant THE CHRISTADELPHIANS the judgment of the Honorable 280th District Court of Harris Bible, those ten books 600-C Leander Dr., Leander 18900 FM 1431 County, State of Texas by the clerk of said courts as shown in were often included in Five miles west of the following schedule of cases, Cause Number 2008-11346: Bingham Construction, Inc., Plaintiff recovered a judgment Sunday School (all ages) ...... 10:00 a.m. Cedar Park and Leander a separate section; that on the 24th, day of June, 2008 against, Robert A. Bryan and collection eventually Memorial Service ...... 11:15 a.m. Tammie K. 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To me directed and delivered as Constable in Williamson County, I have seized and levied upon the following prop- erty on August 22, 2017 at 4:13 pm and will on the 1st Tuesday of October 2017, the same being October 3, 2017, at the Williamson County Courthouse Annex , 405 MLK in Georgetown, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all of the right, title, and interest of the said Defendants, Robert A. Bryan and Tammie K. Bryan, in the real property as described below in order to satisfy said judgment, interest, penalties, and costs. Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 1, Iron Oak, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Document No. 2016005007, Official Public Records in Williamson County, Texas. Which is an approximately 2.0300 acre lot. Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, redeem, the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law. ALL SALES SHALL BE BY CONSTABLE’S DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY CONSTABLE’S DEED. The Minimum Bid Is All Costs Of Suit And Sale. Published In: The Hill Country News, Williamson County, Texas September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017. SALE TO BE HELD October 3, 2017 Between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm. Terms: Cash, Cashiers Check, or Money Order. Additional Terms: Any Liens associated with property are to be assumed by highest bidder. Rick Coffman, Constable Precinct Two, Williamson County, Texas By: _/s/ Renee Harrell__ Deputy Constable, Renee Harrell #5210 THURSDAY OPPINIONINION HILL COUNTRY NEWS Page 4A • September 7, 2017 www.HillCountryNews.com Elected to represent

e believe support over the years. strongly That’s why we went W that elect- to unusual lengths to ed officials should be give the Congressman responsive to all of their plenty of opportunity to constituents, regardless respond to our calls and of party affiliation and requests for regardless of voting interview. history. On 15 separate We also believe that a occasions dating back to free press is vital to our early June, a representa- system of government, tive from this newspaper and that the media tried to reach Congress- serves a crucial role in man Carter through his holding our elected lead- office, to no avail. De- ers accountable to their spite speaking regularly constituents. with his staff, it eventu- In this week’s paper, ally became obvious that you’ll find a story about he was not interested in Congressman John R. responding Carter, U.S. Representa- to us. tive for the 31st Con- That led us to contact gressional District of a number of other local Texas. Carter’s district newspapers within the Flood-related suffering, relief includes Cedar Park, 31st Congressional Leander, Round Rock, District. Four of them and parts east and north reported the same expe- of here. rience, each noting that efforts grow in Harvey’s wake In the course of our Carter’s staff are friend- efforts to report on ly, but that it seems Abbott added some 10,000 Nation- The Texas Department of Insur- the various candidates apparent that he has no al Guard troops to help, bringing ance operates a toll-free consumer for that office for the intention of giving inter- the estimated total to 24,000. help line, 1-800-252-3439. upcoming primaries, views or responding to Those deployed forces, along with which was originally questions critical to his contingencies of first responders, Judge stops Senate Bill 4 intended to include a position on the issues ordinary citizens and every branch Chief U.S. District Judge Or- profile on Carter as the facing residents of the of the U.S. military, remain in the lando L. Garcia of San Antonio on incumbent candidate district. ED STERLING area, assisting in search and res- Aug. 30 forbade the State of Texas seeking re-election, We’ve reported the STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS cue efforts. from implementing Senate Bill 4, we ran into a bit of a story, including the com- Even after rains ended on Aug. controversial immigration reform roadblock attempting to ments of those critical of USTIN — Emergency relief 31, standing and running water legislation passed by the Texas reach the Congressman Carter’s lack of accessi- operations expanded and covered a huge region of Tex- lawmakers in May and signed into for comment. bility, as well as those A intensified last week as as, impeding efforts to restore law by Gov. Abbott in June. We learned that we supporting him, includ- floodwaters caused by Hurricane/ the power grid. Various officials SB 4, also known as the “sanc- were not alone in that ing the local Republican Tropical Storm Harvey-generated warned that Texans should be pre- tuary cities” and “show me your experience, and that Party chair. We don’t rains inundated and overwhelmed pared for a long recovery process. papers” bill, was scheduled to take many of his challengers make any judgement Harris County and dozens of other Recovery cost estimates already effect Sept. 1. In his 94-page ruling are basing their cam- about whether Carter stricken counties. stand at more than $150 billion. finding parts of the law unconsti- paigns largely upon has done a good job in While damage estimates contin- As a point of perspective, the Tex- tutional, Judge Garcia sided with their accusation that representing the 31st ue to increase, at least 45,000 peo- as Economic Stimulus Fund, widely plaintiffs in enjoining local and Congressman Carter has Congressional District. ple have moved to public shelters, referred to as the “rainy day fund,” state law enforcement agencies been isolated and unre- Just that, he and all more than 100,000 homes have is about $10.3 billion, according to from complying with, honoring or sponsive. We find that other elected representa- been destroyed and the death toll the state comptroller’s office. fulfilling any immigration detainer very concerning. tives, should be acces- is rising. request issued by U.S. Immigration We don’t undertake a sible and responsive to On Aug. 25, President Donald Storm claims to be paid and Customs Enforcement. news story critical of any their constituents. Trump declared a major disaster The Texas Department of Insur- Gov. Abbott decried the ruling, elected official lightly, Elected leaders exists in Texas. He ordered federal ance on Aug. 30 reassured Texas saying, “U.S. Supreme Court prece- especially here where should be willing to aid to supplement state and local policyholders that storm claims dent for laws similar to Texas’ law Congressman Carter has listen to the voices of all recovery efforts in affected areas. will be paid and that the agency are firmly on our side. This deci- received such strong of their constituents. Assistance may include grants will enforce state laws and policy sion will be appealed immediately for temporary housing and home provisions aggressively to pro- and I am confident Texas’ law will repairs, low-cost loans to cover un- tect victims of Hurricane Harvey be found constitutional and ulti- WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! insured property losses and other and the widespread flooding that mately be upheld.” Texas Attorney programs to help individuals and followed. General Ken Paxton’s reaction was Send Letters to the Editor to: [email protected] business owners recover from the “The claims filing process and in line with the governor’s state- effects of the disaster. deadlines aren’t changing Sep- ment. Hill Country News welcomes Let- and avoid endorsing or complain- Also, Trump said, federal tember 1,” the agency stated in On the other hand, State Rep. ters to the Editor (send to editor@ ing about a political candidate, or funding is available to the State of a news release. “House Bill 1774 Evelina Ortega, D-El Paso, wel- hillcountrynews.com). However, a specifi c commercial product or Texas and to eligible local govern- from the last regular session does comed the ruling, saying SB 4 “has please read the following guide- service. Letters with confusing or lines prior to submitting: unclear points, crude language or ments and certain nonprofit orga- not change how homeowners file already brought fear among our - Please limit letters to 350 words in poor taste will be rejected, as nizations on a cost-sharing basis a claim, deadlines to file claims, significant Latino population” and or less and include your name and will letters containing disrespect- for emergency work in designated or how insurers process claims. It “Texas should be promoting safety city of residence. ful comments regarding a group’s counties. More counties and addi- also does not apply to claims with and cooperation among of its res- - Reader letters should be original or individual’s ethnicity, gender, tional forms of assistance may be the Texas Windstorm Insurance idents and our local law enforce- to the Hill Country News. religion, culture, sexual orientation - While space does not usually al- or race. designated after the assessments Association or the National Flood ment, especially in times of crisis low us to print all letters received, - We cannot acknowledge the re- are fully completed, according to a Insurance Program.” as we are currently experiencing to increase the chances of a letter ceipt of all mail or supply reasons White House bulletin. Furthermore, property owners with Hurricane Harvey.” El Paso being used, please choose one top- why letters are not used. We reserve On Aug. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott with covered damages maintain County and the City of El Paso are ic and make your point succinctly. the right to edit all submissions for activated the entire 14,000-mem- the same rights to an insurance among many plaintiffs challenging - Please avoid long or multiple spelling, grammar or clarity at our quotes from books, newspaper or discretion, though we do not have ber Texas National Guard in claim whether they file their claim SB 4 in the case, titled City of El magazine articles, or biblical texts an obligation to do so. response to Harvey. On Aug. 31, before or after September 1. Cenizo et al. v. State

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Williamson County Judge Williamson County Commissioner, Pct. 2 LISD Superintendent Cedar Park City Manager Leander City Manager Dan A. Gattis Cynthia Long Dan Troxell, Ph.D. Brenda Eivens Kent Cagle [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (512) 943-1550 (512) 260-4280 (512) 570-0000 (512) 401-5010 (512) 528-2702

Travis County Judge Travis County Commissioner, Pct. 3 LISD Board President Cedar Park Mayor Leander Mayor Sarah Eckhardt Gerald Daugherty Will Streit Mayor Matt Powell Christopher Fielder [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (512) 854-9555 (512) 854-9333 (512) 570-0000 (512) 296-7110 (512) 528-2743

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HOUSE CLEANING TRANSPORTATION ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE FOR AS LITTLE AS $10.00/WEEK. 295. HAULING 750. AUTOMOBILES 259-4449 259-8889 Fax 300. SIDING 760. RVs, CAMPERS 310. MEDICAL SERVICES 770. MOTORCYCLES 780. AUTO SERVICE MERCHANDISE 790. TRUCKS 290 850 850 850 850 850 850 320. A/C, HEATING 800. MISC. AUTO HOUSE CLEANING HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED 330. APPLIANCES 340. BICYCLE EMPLOYMENT 350. BLDG. MATERIALS I AM MAID FOR YOU SURVTEX, LLC of 360. BOATS - MOTORS 850. HELP WANTED 30 years experience. DIETARY AIDES Employment Opportunity, Public Works, 365. COMPUTERS 860. WORK WANTED New Hope Cedar Park, TX is References available. NEEDED. Motivated Mechanic to help in maintaining and oper- 370. FLOOR COVERINGS Manor in Cedar Park seeking: 380. CLOTHING Call Michelle 512-259- and dependable FIELD ating the City’s vehicles and equipment in FINANCIAL 390. DIRT, GRAVEL 0891 or 512-844-0703. has both FULL-TIME PERSONNEL of all lev- good working condition. $21.11 per hour, 400. FOOD els. SENIOR SURVEY 900. BUSINESS OPPOR. and PART-TIME posi- depending upon experience, plus full ben- 410. FURNITURE tions available for TECHNICIANS, and 415. BLINDS efits. Details of duties, min qualifications, 410 Dietary Aides. Se SENIOR PARTY 420. LAWN, GARDEN LEGAL NOTICE CHIEFS experienced knowledge, skills, abilities & submission 430. MISC. FOR SALE FURNITURE habla Expañol. Call Direct Support Professional / Caregiver with a minimum of process available at http://www.leandertx. 950. LEGAL NOTICES 440. MUSIC INSTRUMENT Michelle Hawkins at 4 years working on 450. OFFICE EQUIPMENT 960. PUBLIC NOTICES With flexible schedules to accommodate full-time, gov/hr/jobs. EOE. 512-259-3999 or apply part-time, overnight, and part time weekend shifts. Boundary, ALTA/ JIM’S USED ACSM Survey, in person at 1623 W. 110 110 FURNITURE Looking for a job that directly impacts the lives of Topographic/ RECEPTIONIST/ DRIVERS CDL-A & 600 South Bell Blvd., New Hope Dr. EOE. others, this job is for you. Tree Survey and ADMIN. Full-time B: Company & Owner APPLIANCE APPLIANCE (HWY 183) Cedar Operators! **Local HOSPITALITY AIDES Some of the key responsibilities of a DSP include: Construction Staking Receptionist/§Admin REPAIR REPAIR Park, warehouse No experience necessary. projects. Preference Work ~ Home Daily** NEEDED. Looking for needed at Northwest #201, (behind Jardin will be given to can- End Dump, Super a FREE CNA class? Corona). Closed • Assisting with personal care tasks didates with TxDOT Austin Body Shop. Dump, Pneumatic Wednesdays. Work responsibly and • Teach independent daily living skills Benefits available. Tanker. Locations • Ensuring safety and well being experience or CST cer- 512-331-4455 reliably as a Hospitality tification. SURVTEX Contact Pat Sheridan Throughout Texas! Able www.jimsused Aide for New Hope Must be 21 years of age / HS Diploma offers competitive 512-789-9417. 682-701-9225. Appliance Repair furniture.com Manor and you will be GED / Have a clear driving record wages, paid vacation Pass a background check accepted into the next & sick leave, 401(K) 512-515-0001 and healthcare. Please Hill Country News is a proud member FREE CNA class we To apply for a positon, go to www.dscommunity.com Featuring: 710 send your resume to of Texas Press Association and offer. Rotating sched- click on the Career tab search the Bertram Area. Spring Dryer Vent Cleaning HOUSES FOR For assistance in applying call jason.parker@survtex. Cedar Park, Leander & Lago Vista from Wall Vent to Roof ule, every other week- Jeanie Gibson at 512-355-3184 com or fax to 512-249- RENT end off! Expected to 5040. Chambers of Commerce. maintain employment 140 140 at New Hope Manor BUILDING BUILDING after the class. No CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION experience neces- TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY sary. Apply in person Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain at 1623 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision INSURED RENTAL HOUSE IN Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration No. 148099 CEDAR PARK, lots of 78613 or call HR at trees, 3 beds, 2 baths, Kitchen & Bath 512-259-3999. EOE. Application. Redi-Mix, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Remodeling single story, in Cedar Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 148099, which would authorize construction of a permanent Park, Carriage Hills. FULL TIME DETAILER concrete batch plant located at 2544 Hero Way, Leander, Williamson County, Texas 78641. This link to an Countertops New Designer Bath 1750 sq. ft., $1450 per needed at Northwest month. 512-423-9292. Austin Body Shop. electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the Upgraded Fixtures Walk-in Shower Benefits Available. application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/ Tile Backsplash Soaker bathtub PUBLISHER’S Contact Pat Sheridan index.html?lat=30.59028&lng=-97.83666&zoom=13&type=r. The proposed facility will emit the following air NOTICE: 512-789-9417. contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate Designer Cabinets All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less. Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limi- HOLD MY HAND, BE FREE ESTIMATES tation or discrimination based on MY FRIEND. The resi- This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 14, 2017. The executive director has completed the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, dents at familial status or national origin, or New Hope administrative and technical reviews of the application and determined that the application meets all of the 512-777-2774 an intention or discrimination.” Fa- Manor in Cedar Park requirements of a standard permit authorized by 30 TAC § 116.611, which would establish the conditions milial status includes children under love nurses who have the age of 18 living with parents or under which the plant must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue the www.CedarParkHandyman.com legal custodians, pregnant women compassion for the and people securing custody of chil- registration because it meets all applicable rules. The application, executive director’s preliminary decision, dren under 18. elderly. Come join our This newspaper will not knowing- team! FT positions are and standard permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Austin GEPHART CUSTOM ly accept any advertising for real es- tate which is in violation of the law. available for RN/LVNs. regional office, and the Williamson County Clerk Office, 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, Texas, STONE AND BRICK. 190 Our readers are hereby informed Excellent pay and ben- beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available Drive ways, patios, LAWN & GARDEN that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal efits. Apply in person for public review at the TCEQ Austin Regional Office, 12100 Park 35 Circle Bldg A Rm 179, Austin, Texas. sidewalks, retain ing opportunity basis. To complain of walls, plant ers and discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1623 W. New Hope Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard permit. at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free Dr., Cedar Park, TX more. Stone, brick, CATHEYS telephone number for 78613 or call 512-259- block or con crete. Call TREE SERVICE the hearing impaired is Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting. 1-800-927-9275. 3999. EOE. See Contacts section. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the Darin, 512-259-6692 512-573-6187 Removal, trimming, application. The deadline to submit public comments or meeting requests is 30 days after newspaper or 512-554-6175. wood chipping, brush notice is published. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the CL HOWTON haul off. TCEQ’s jurisdiction to consider in the permit process. CONSTRUCTION www.CatheysTreeService. PUBLIC NOTICES See ad on front page com The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about for our list of services. the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that 512-296-4580 there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public Notice Public Hearings meeting is not a contested case hearing. If a public meeting is held, the deadline to submit public com- 150 The Lago Vista Planning and Zoning Commission will hold ments is extended to the end of the public meeting. a Public Hearing on September 28, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. in the ELECTRICAL The applicant or the executive Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 5803 Thunderbird St., Contested Case Hearing. You may request a contested case hearing. director may request that the application be directly referred to a contested case hearing after technical Lago Vista, Texas to receive citizen input on the following items review of the application. CedarParkElectric.com with possible action to be taken: The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 30 days Repair and installation after newspaper notice is published. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial specialist. 40 yrs. exp. in state district court. 17-1137-R-REZ: Recommendation of the Commission to If no hearing request is received within this 30 day period, no further TECL #30942. Call the City Council regarding a zoning change from Zone C-1C opportunity for hearing will be provided, and the executive director may approve the Johnny at 512-965- to Zone C-1A within Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table B to allow application. If a hearing request is received within the 30-day period, then the time period for 6789. a car storage facility with an apartment located at 21200 requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after the mailing of the executive

NEED AN Highland Lake Dr. (Highland Lakes Estates, Section 26, Lot director’s response to comments. No ELECTRICIAN? 26110). A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to job too small. Licensed request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actually reside in a permanent residence & insured. J. Patrick Consideration of a special exception from 17-1152-SP-E: within 440 yards of the proposed plant. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the Roberts, 512-775- Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table A to allow an increase in height following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, 7941. M.E. #6263, from 15’ to 27’, 2.5” for a proposed single family home T.E.C.L. #31285 daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and registration number; (3) the statement “[I/we] located at 3511 Constitution Dr. (Highland Lakes Estates, request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely Section 5, Lot 5009). ffected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general 185 public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how 17-1153-SP-E: Consideration of a special exception from MUSIC LESSONS Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table A to allow an increase in height you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, from 15’ to 23’, 2.5” for a proposed single family home one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and located at 20603 Falcon (Country Club Estates, Section 1, IN-HOME MUSIC physical address. The interests which the group or association seeks to protect must be identified. Guitar/ Lot 167). LESSONS - You may submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. Bass/ Drums - All See Contacts section. Ages, Levels & Styles. 17-1154-SP-E: Consideration of a special exception from Sky Zito studied at Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table A to allow an increase in height TCEQ Action. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the Berklee College of from 15’ to 24’, 2.5” for a proposed single family home comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The Music and has exten- located at 2903 Davis Cove (Highland Lake Estates, Section executive director’s decision on the application, and any response to comments, will be mailed to sive experience. www. 8, Lot 8100). all persons on the mailing list. If no timely contested case hearing requests are received, or if all hearing SkyZito.com requests are withdrawn, the executive director may issue final approval of the application. If all timely 17-1157-SP-E: Consideration of a special exception from hearing requests are not withdrawn, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table A to allow an increase in height will forward the application and requests to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled 190 from 15’ to 22’, 9.5” for a proposed single family home commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues LAWN & GARDEN located at 3601 Constitution Dr. (Highland Lake Estates, the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is Section 5, Lot 5010). granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact

CATHEYS LAWN and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. 17-1158-SP-E: Consideration of a special exception from Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction CARE - All Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table A to allow an increase in height to address in this proceeding. Landscaping Needs from 15’ to 17’ for a proposed single family home located - Mowing & Edging - at 3606 Rockefeller Cove (Highland Lake Estates, Section Mailing List. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive additional information on this specific Tree Removal - Tree 11, Lot 11025). application. See Contacts section. & Shrub Trimming For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ - Sod Installation - Information Available Online. The Lago Vista City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the 512-573-6187. www. October 19, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at link, enter the registration number at the top of this notice. CatheysLawnCare. City Hall, located at 5803 Thunderbird St., Lago Vista, Texas com to receive citizen input on the following with possible action to Contacts. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at be taken: www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ACCENT Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal LANDSCAPING 17-1137-R-REZ: Recommendation of the Commission to information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency’s record; this includes email Year round the City Council regarding a zoning change from Zone C-1C addresses. For more information about this application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ maintenance. to Zone C-1A within Ch. 14, Art. 14.200, Table B to allow Public Education Program toll free at 1 800 687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Tree trimming & Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. trees, shrubs, sod a car storage facility with an apartment located at 21200 & beds installed. Highland Lake Dr. (Highland Lakes Estates, Section 26, Lot Further information may also be obtained from Redi-Mix, LLC, 331 North Main Street, Euless, Texas 512-659-7200 26110). 76039-3636 or by calling Mr. Patrick Garrett, Environmental Manager at (214) 608-5342. accent6770@ sbcglobal.net All interested persons are invited to attend Notice Issuance Date: August 22, 2017 Page 6A • Hill Country News, Thursday, September 7, 2017 Nor th Shore News

EVENTS The Lago Vista and Jonestown Area Chamber of Commerce presents CALENDAR 15th Annual North Shore Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday Sponsorships and monthly at 10:30 a.m. Lago Vista Library, 20505 Dawn Dr. teams sign up now. Whole Pets Toenail Tuesday 512-267-7952 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 4-7:00 p.m., free cat/dog toenail clips [email protected] 7708 Lohman Ford Rd., Suite 102, Lago Vista

North Shore Cancer Support Group Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Lago Vista Library, 20505 Dawn Dr.

Lago Vista Lions Club Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday monthly at 6:00 p.m. K-Oaks Clubhouse, 7000 Bar-K Ranch Rd., Lago Vista

Point Venture Lions Club Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday monthly at 6:00 p.m. Point Venture Golf Club

Keep Lago Vista Beautiful Meets the second Wednesday monthly at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are at the Lago Vista Police Station October 6th • Lago Vista Golf Course North Shore Firewise Community Meeting Registration 8:00 am Shotgun Start 9:00 am Meets fourth Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Travis County ESD #1, 18300 Park Dr., Jonestown August Business of the Month North Shore Republicans Meeting Meets second Monday at 6:30 pm LVPOA Activity Center Boggy Ford @ American Dr., Lago Vista

Jonestown Community Library Adult Book Club Meets last Tuesday of each month 18649 FM 1431, Suite 10A, Jonestown Congratulations goes to Baylor Scott Trade Days at the Old Farm & White in Lago Vista for Business of Community Center the Month. Pictured left to right, Ian 1st Saturday monthly 3500 Lohman Ford Rd., Lago Vista Anderson LVN, Danielle Barton, Loren Fisher MD, Brandy Pagan LVN Old Farm Community Center Food Pantry and Darlene Noto. Every Saturday Noon – 4:00 p.m. 3500 Lohman Ford Road, Lago Vista

Jonestown Community Library Reading Club meets every Thursday at 10:30 am 18649 FM 1431, Suite 10A, Jonestown

Rolling Hills Community Church Cookin’ the Books Dinner Ribbon Cutting 5:00 – 7:00 pm September 8 6201 Lohman Ford Road, Lago Vista

Twilight Concerts Tuesday, Sep 12 at 7:30 to 9:30 pm Javier Chaparro and Salud Villa Antonia, off 1431 between Lago Vista & Jonestown

Lago Vista Country Western Cedar Park Regional Medical Center Couples Dance Club hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon Friday, September 15 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm Cutting for the Joint & Spine Center on Glen Collins & the Alibis Band August 1, 2017. K-Oaks Clubhouse, Lago Vista

Chamber Monthly Luncheon September 20, 11:30 am Speaker, Bridget Brandt Leander Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church 21900 FM 1431, Lago Vista Lago Vista POA Board Meeting New Members September 20, at 7:00 pm Bluebonnet Room, Activity Center 2601 American Dr., Lago Vista

Lago Vista Public Library Free Presentation on School Vaccines September 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am Attending the August Chamber Lun- 5803 Thunderbird St Ste 40, Lago Vista cheon are: President Luke Smith, Lago Vista Players presents Ambassador Stormy Johnson, new Side by Side Sondheim members, Todd Bush and Ashley September 28, 7:30 pm Performance September 29, 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre & Show Grawe with Th e Grille at Highland September 30, 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre & Show Lakes, new member, Andrew October 1, 2:00 pm Performance 7000 Bar-K Ranch Road, Lago Vista Bushard with Free Press Media Press, www.lvplayers.org Ambassadors Joyce Chong, Megan 15th Annual Chamber Challenge Davis and Ryan Ransom. Golf Tournament October 6, at Lago Vista Golf Course 8:00 am Registration, 9:00 am Shotgun Start 512-267-7952

Attention PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICES Private Non-Profit Schools within the The Williamson County ESD # 11 Leander Independent School District will hold a meeting at 06:00 PM on Action Requested: Contact your Local Education Agency NEED TO September 19, 2017 at 3003 Blue (LEA). Your Private Non-Profit School may be eligible to Ridge Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613 CITATION BY PUBLICATION receive educational services from certain Federal Programs PLACE A to consider adopting a proposed tax THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON such as the Title Programs under Every Student Succeeds Act LEGAL rate for tax year 2017. TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF and IDEA B for children with disabilities. Please contact the ANNA L. KOEHNEN, DECEASED, Cause No. 17-0654-CP4, Leander ISD Central Office for more details: The proposed tax rate is 0.100000 in County Court at Law #4 of Williamson County, 405 Martin NOTICE? per $100 of value. The proposed Kendra Shaffer, Call the Luther King Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626. Sr. Executive Director of Federal and State Programs tax rate would increase total taxes Phone: (512) 570-0306 HILL COUNTRY NEWS in Williamson County ESD # 11 by KRISTEN THOMPSON, Applicant in the above numbered and entitled estate, filed on the an Email: [email protected] 259-4449 6.524634 percent. 26th day of July, 2017 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218 APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP of the said estate and requests that the said Court determine who are the heirs Leander, TX 78641 and only heirs of the said ANNA L. KOEHNEN, DECEASED, and their respective shares and interest in such estate. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Leander Engineering Department, in accordance Said application may be heard at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on or after PUBLIC NOTICE with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b) the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from the The City of Leander Planning and Zoning Commission will meet (1), hereby gives notice of the City’s intent to revise the fl ood date of publication of this citation, at the Williamson County on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Pat Bryson hazard information, generally located between U.S. Highway Justice Center in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. Municipal Hall, 201 North Brushy, Leander, Texas, to hold a 183 and W. Broade Street. The fl ood hazard revisions are All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear public hearing to consider the following: being proposed as part of Conditional Letter of Map Revision before said Honorable Court on or before above mentioned AND (CLOMR) Case No. 17-06-3221R for a proposed project time and place by filing a written answer contesting such appli- along the North Fork of Brushy Creek. Pohl Partners, LLC. cation should they desire to do so. The City of Leander City Council will meet on Monday, October is proposing to remove approximately 2.33 acres of the tract 02, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 201 North If this citation is not served within 90 days after the date of its of land southwest of the U.S. Highway 183 and San Gabriel Brushy, Leander, Texas, to hold a public hearing to consider Parkway intersection out of the preliminary 100 year fl oodplain issuance, it shall be returned unserved. the following: so that future development is viable. Once the project has been Issued and given under my hand and seal of office at Conduct a Public Hearing and consider action regarding Zoning completed, a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) request will be Georgetown, Texas, this the 27th day of July, 2017. Case 17-TOD-Z-019 to amend the current zoning of PUD/TOD submitted that will, in part, revise the following fl ood hazards (Planned Unit Development/Transit Oriented Development) along the North Fork of Brushy Creek. Nancy E. Rister to PUD/TOD (Planned Unit Development/Transit Oriented 1. The fl oodway will be revised from U.S. Highway 183 to W. Williamson County Clerk Development) with the following base zoning districts: MF- Broade Street along the North Fork of Brushy Creek. The 405 MLK Street, Box 14 2-A (Multi-Family) and GC-2-A (General Commercial) on one fl oodway will increase within the revised area. Georgetown, TX 78626 (1) parcel of land approximately 21 acres ± in size, more 2. Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) will increase along the North particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District Fork of Brushy Creek. Parcel R481339; and generally located to the southeast of the 3. The SFHA will decrease along the North Fork of Brushy By: /s/ C. Dawson, Deputy intersection of East San Gabriel, Leander, Williamson County, Creek. Texas. Applicant/Agent: Robert J Stone III on behalf of Butler Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed Applicant’s Attorney: Joel S. Pace Family Shinoak LTD & J. Sam Winters, Trustee of Dorothy Winters Exempt Family Trustee. at the City of Leander at 200 West Willis, Leander, TX 78641. 1101 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Interested persons may call City of Leander Engineering at Bldg. K, Suite 125 Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager (512) 528-2766 for additional information from 8:00 am to 5:00 Austin, TX 78746 512-528-2750 pm Monday through Friday. Hill Country News, Thursday, September 7, 2017 • Page 7A

TEXTING, from pg. 1A help save lives and reduce “It’s a matter of the officer being injuries.” able to see someone texting clearly,” Part of the inspiration for the new Venengo said. “It can be challenging. law stems from statistics linking fa- Sometimes you can tell exactly what’s tal accidents to texting while driving. happening, or there’s sunlight in your According to the Texas Department eyes and there’s tinted windows and it of Transportation, 1 in 5 crashes in- can be difficult. But we will make sure volves driver distraction. Another we will enforce it.” study from Texas A&M found such As an alternative to texting, offi- bans save, on average, 19 deaths cials suggest using hands-free tech- per year and reduce crash-related nology, like Bluetooth headsets or hospitalizations. apps such as the iPhone’s Siri that Using a cellphone to report an reads text out loud. emergency while driving is allowed Last year, 109,658 traffic crashes under the law. Music and GPS apps in Texas involved distracted driving. are also allowed, but drivers with their Those crashes resulted in 455 deaths heads down looking at their phones and 3,087 serious injuries. will catch the attention of police, au- Texas is the 47th state to ban tex- Photo by NICK BROTHERS thorities said. ting and driving. Khione Stevenson, right, talks with one of her students in her 5th grade math class on the fi rst day of school at Rutledge Elementary School, Aug. 28. BUDGET, from pg. 1A TEACHER, from pg. 2A General Fund $191 million budget for that is currently under construction,” fiscal 2017-2018 allowing a 6.5 per- said Commissioner Cynthia Long. “I between classes tomorrow,” Stevenson matter most,” she said. “They won’t cent increase over last year’s adopted am grateful to have adopted a fiscally said, grinning. “And I want us to win.” care what I have to say until they know budget of $179 million. conservative budget that will improve With that, the students’ interest I care about them and I want them to The new budget funds the third public safety in Precinct Two.” surged with a new common goal to succeed.” and final year of a radio replace- The County will begin providing strive for. Stevenson’s approach to building re- ment plan at a cost of $1.9 million on-site sewage facility services start- lationships with students is part of how and 35 new full-time employees, in- ing Oct. 2. Seven employees currently ••• she landed the job. Beth Mohler, Rut- cluding six personnel in Emergen- with the program will transfer from ledge’s principal, said in their job inter- cy Medical Services, to staff a new Williamson County and Cities Health Stevenson, who describes herself as view Stevenson was able to clearly artic- EMS station in Cedar Park with one District employees to county employ- a “golden retriever who’s always excit- ulate how she connects with students. ambulance. ees with a total staff of eight. ed and doesn’t even know why,” was “She is able to describe how she con- County commissioners also set the A one percent cost of living in- initially pretty nervous about her first nects with a wide variety of learners and tax rate for 2017-2018. Two public crease was given to all employees not big day at Rutledge. While she had a few how she is able to help them find the hearings were held on the proposed on the Law Enforcement or Correc- years under her belt as a student teach- leaders within themselves,” Mohler said. tax rate of $0.47 per $100 of valua- tions pay charts. er and substitute while receiving her “Building those relationships is crucial tion on Aug. 15 and 22. The Commis- A three percent increase was given education at Texas A&M, still the main to all we do in education. I think (stu- sioners Court reduced the General to the merit pool for employees not first day jitter remained — what if they dents) will respond to her very well.” Fund tax rate by one cent to $0.25 per on the Law Enforcement or Correc- don’t like me? If there wasn’t already a challenge $100 valuation. tions pay charts. By policy, employ- “If they don’t like the environment to bonding with her students the first The Road and Bridge tax rate re- ees may receive no merit increase or and if I don’t, it will be a long year,” Ste- week, Stevenson plans to get her stu- mains at $.04, and the Debt Service as much as five percent in any given venson said. “I’ve just been thinking of dents excited about learning math. Un- tax rate remains $.1675. This equates year. No increase was given for elect- ways to be welcoming and approachable like a lot of English coursework, there’s to an overall county tax rate of $0.466 ed officials’ salaries. to build respect and show that I’m easy always a logical answer, and it’s some- per $100 valuation which is a one All Corrections and Law Enforce- going, but there are rules and expecta- thing she wants her students to know cent reduction from last year’s total ment officers will receive a step in- tions.” how to use in life, she said. tax rate. crease based on the tenure pay grade Stevenson, who graduated from As for her first day, while there was The Commissioners Court includ- step charts. The step increase is be- Rouse High School in 2013, spent her plenty of trepidation before school ed $10 million for the Long-Range tween 2 percent and 2.25. The aver- student teaching years in Bryan ISD, started, it quickly left as the students Transportation Plan corridor studies age total pay increase for officers in a Title I school district where at least started pouring in. with $7 million coming from the gen- these two grade charts will be greater 30 percent are at or below the poverty “I saw the first student, and I kinda eral fund and $3 million from Road than 5 percent. line. She said many students had behav- freaked out but then they all started and Bridge. It also includes roughly The county budget will be filed in ior problems, and traditional discipline coming in and then I forgot about be- $11 million for capital improvement the County Clerk’s Office in the Jus- wasn’t as effective and required a more ing scared and I just kind of went with projects. tice Center, 405 MLK, Georgetown and personal approach. The lessons she it,” Stevenson said in the aftermath of “A highlight of the recently adopt- is available at that office in person or learned there helped her understand her first day. “I’m really excited about ed budget is a fully-staffed ambu- can be viewed at www.wilco.org by se- the importance of building positive re- having my own little babies. I love them lance and command unit that will be lecting the Budget Office from the list lationships with students. already, and I’m excited to see how they located at Cedar Park Fire Station #5 of county departments. “The way I treat (my students) will grow throughout the year.” WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE

Th e Upper Brushy Creek WCID will hold a public hearing on a pro- 2% CASH BACK posed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on 09/15/2017 at 3:00 PM at 1850 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78681. Your individual taxes may Every Purchase. Every Time. increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other prop- erty and the tax rate that is adopted.

FOR the proposal: Jeff Sawyer, Robert Adams, Miguel Villarreal, Mike Freeman and Jeremiah D. Williams AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting: None ABSENT: None

Th e following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. No Annual Fee Last Year Th is Year Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.020000/$100 $0.020000/$100 Unlimited Cash Back Adopted Proposed $0 Balance Transfer Fee Diff erence in rates per $100 of value + $0.000000/$100 $0 Cash Advance Fee Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) + 0.00%

Average appraised value $263,261 $290,569

General exemptions available (excluding senior citizen’s or disabled Apply today at rbfcu.org person’s exemptions) $0 $21,749 Average taxable value $263,261 $268,820

Tax on average residence homestead $52.65 $53.76 Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) + $1.11 and percentage of increase (+/-) + 2.11%

NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION /rbfcu @rbfcu If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight per- cent, the qualifi ed voters of the district by petition may require that an election Federally insured by NCUA

be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate Subject to credit approval. Rates and terms subject to change; other restrictions may apply. to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code. Page 8A • Hill Country News, Thursday, September 7, 2017

CARTER, from pg. 1A

Following that call, com- servative Republican. Carter won ments on Carter’s Facebook reelection in 2016 with 57 per- page were mostly critical of the cent of the vote. proceeding. His Democrat opponent two Despite the intensity of the years ago, Mike Clark a geospa- attacks against him, and the tial engineer from Georgetown fact that Carter’s three current is running again in 2018. Also Democrat challengers have been running are two former military working around the clock for officers who may have some ap- months, the veteran legislator peal to the active duty military and former Williamson County and retired military families who judge has been noticeably inac- live in the Ft. Hood area. tive this year. On the ballot with Clark in the March 6, 2018 Democratic Pri- LACK OF VISIBLE mary will also be Kent Lester of CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY Cedar Park, a former U.S. Army While many of his veter- officer and former educator. Ad- an incumbent colleagues have ditionally, former U.S, Air Force built up multi-million dollar war officer Mary Jennings Hegar of chests in preparation for antic- Round Rock, an Afghanistan ipated hard campaigning in the War hero and author, is seeking 2018 off year elections, the John the Democratic nomination. Car- Carter for Congress Committee Photo (CC) American Federation of Government Employees ter is expected to have nominal had a relatively small $454,000 Congressman John R. Carter has offi ces in Temple, (pictured) and Round Rock within Texas’ 31st Congressional district. opposition in the GOP Primary cash on hand as of June 30, ac- from Mike Sweeney of George- cording to the Federal Elections district activity may signal that the left have had a history of ter said in the release. “Working town, who also ran in 2016. Commission. he intends to retire rather than disrupting events, so you can’t with local leaders, we ensured Whether Carter’s apparent That current cash balance in- contest the seat again,” said Mat- blame him if he does not want the expansion of FM 1431, High- lack of access will matter to the cludes $400,000 cash on hand thew Wilson, SMU political sci- to hold those kinds of public way 79, and I-35 in Salado. The voters is something that will be left over from his successful ence professor. events.” expansion of Highway 195 now decided in the 2018 election. But 2016 campaign. The Congress- However, Carter told the Fairbrother said he believes connects Georgetown to Killeen, his challengers have said they man’s campaign committee, Williamson County Republican Republicans will hold the seat providing critical access to Fort believe it shows a disrespect for which is located in Suite 304 at Women’s Club on Aug. 18 that come next November. Hood from Williamson County.” those who elected him, and it is 1717 N. I-35 in Round Rock — he “absolutely” intends to run. “The vitriol and lack of toler- The congressman’s statement central to their campaigns. And right next door to his district “If he does, in fact, choose to ance that is being heard is really also spoke to his efforts to im- others seem to be taking notice. congressional office in Suite 303 run for re-election, he would be troubling,” He said. “The 31st is prove higher education in the “I admire people who dedi- — has reported raising $343,000 the odds-on favorite to win,” Wil- a solid Republican seat and the 31st District. cate their life to public service,” this election cycle, but has spent son said. “The 31st District leans district as a whole is Republican.” News releases from Carter’s said Brian Cronin, a northwest $292,000 during the same peri- pretty heavily Republican, and office this year have followed a Austin businessman who lives od. President Trump’s popularity COMMUNICATIONS similar theme, touting appropri- in the 31st District. “Part of Carter’s time in the 31st Dis- has not sagged as badly in Texas A frequent criticism of Con- ations he has supported to get the job, however, is listening trict has been limited, in part as it has in some other parts of gressman Carter is that it is dif- funding for veterans, the mili- to their concerns, and fighting because of his official duties in the country. Also, minority and ficult to get his office to return tary and homeland security. He to address their needs as new Washington. In addition to the youth turnout tends to be lower calls from constituents, as well has also issued releases support- laws are written. By not return- periodic telephone town halls in midterm elections, providing as the media. The Hill Country ing the border wall with Mexico, ing calls, Congressman Carter he has conducted, the Congress- a boost for a conservative Re- News tried to contact the con- supporting a crackdown on ille- is taking the voters for granted man’s office rarely sends out publican like Carter.” gressman or his office in 15 sep- gal immigrants and praising the and dodging his duties as a U.S. newsletters, something done Williamson County Republi- arate calls from June 4 through U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Representative.” frequently in other congressio- can Chairman Bill Fairbrother August 30 to no reply. Climate Accord. Cedar Park Council mem- nal offices as a way of staying said all of the criticism and com- Congressman Carter’s office ber Heather Jefts, a Democrat, in touch with constituents. Me- ments about Carter’s apparent issued a written statement to the 14 YEARS IN OFFICE said, “As an elected official, I dia interviews are also rare, but district inactivity and the lack of newspaper last Thursday. Carter, who is the only con- am directly responsible and ac- Carter’s office does send out at town hall meetings with constit- “Central Texas is one of the gressman to ever serve the 31st countable to my constituents. I least a half dozen emailed news uents are overblown. fastest growing regions in the District, was first elected in 2002 expect the same level of engage- releases each month. “During the August recess, I country, and we have worked to serve the new district drawn ment and accountability from The pace of Carter’s activi- heard him speak to at least five hard to address the infrastruc- after the 2000 census. The dis- my higher elected officials as ty has caused some pundits to Republican meetings,” He said. ture needs and priorities of the trict covers northwest Austin, well. Elected officials need to wonder if he will seek reelection “He is also speaking to Cham- region. Investing in infrastruc- Round Rock and Georgetown be engaged with and work with in 2018. bers of Commerce and those ture connects our community and runs north to Belton and the the electorate in order to under- “Congressman Carter’s lim- kinds of non-partisan commu- to one another, while ensuring Ft. Hood area, which has become stand the issues directly affect- ited fundraising and lack of nity groups. This year, some on safety and peace of mind,” Car- a political strength for the con- ing those we serve.” Hill Country News Thursday www.HillCountryNews.com Sports September 7, 2017 • Page 1B This season’s story yet MAK to be told MAK ZACH SMITH Sports Editor

ATTACK t’s the phrase no ATTACK child wants to hear Itheir parents say, ‘I’m not mad, I’m disap- Senior quarterback eyes state pointed.’ It’s the phrase no child title in final high school season wants to hear their par- ents say: “I’m not mad, I’m disappointed.” ak Sexton picks up an 80-pound log That remark usually and runs around the cross country elicits a terrified and help- track at Cedar Park. He calls it a ‘yan- less feeling from the per- cy’ workout and it’s just one of things son it’s directed at. Like the Timberwolves do to build chem- there’s no way out. We’ve istry and get stronger. The senior all been there. Mquarterback has the chance to become the winningest M That was the feeling quarterback in Cedar Park history. He has a across most of the LISD 28-1 record as a starter after helping Tim- teams looking at the Week berwolves win the state title as a sopho- 1 scoreboard. Of the six more two seasons ago and taking them to games played, only Vista the third round last season. Ridge came away with a “I know the pressure should be win, a 20-14 win against there, but I’m just out here play- San Antonio Southwest in ing with my buddies like I have a game rescheduled due to been for seven years,” Sexton Hurricane Harvey. said. “I think we’re just play- Rouse fell at Manor ing as a family and playing to- 42-13, Glenn lost 37-27 gether. If you’re relaxed, you to North Lamar, Leander feel more comfortable and lost to Killeen Ellison 32- you’ll do your job better.” 14 Thursday night at Bible When the Timberwolves and Stadium, and Vandegrift Westlake wrapped up preparing had its second rally fall for the season with a scrimmage short in a 28-24 loss at last week, Sexton threw two in- Odessa Permian. terceptions and was slow to get Cedar Park lost 35-28 up after a tackle by a Westlake to Waco Midway in their defender. season opener for the first But you wouldn’t know it time since 2012, due to an by looking at him. uncharacteristic lapse in “His demeanor makes him their vaunted ‘Black Reign’ unique,” Cedar Park head defense with has been so coach Carl Abseck said. dominant over the last few “Looking at him and his seasons. face or his body language, Overwhelmingly, the you wouldn’t know if he feeling on the field after threw an interception or the game was one of dis- touchdown. He’s the same appointment. Head coach all the time and that leads Carl Abseck firmly told him to be successful because his team to remember how he doesn’t let the situation of the it felt to watch the other game affect his performance.” team celebrate on their home field as the Panthers See SEXTON, pg. 4B formed a giant kick line on the opposing sidelines. By ZACH SMITH | HCN Sports Editor Cedar Park quarterback

See SMITH, pg. 4B From pitcher to outfielder and back again

and moved back to the mound, minors, Loewen made his ma- Round Rock’s signing a two-year minor league jor-league debut in 2006 and contract as a reliever with the made 22 appearances for Balti- Adam Loewen Philadelphia Phillies. more with 19 starts and won six “To do what he’s done at the games in his first year in the big highest level tell you something leagues. wears many hats about the type of person and an He had a stress fracture in his athlete he is,” Express manager pitching elbow in 2007 and tried By ZACH SMITH Jason Wood said. “There were to rehab it. When he came back HCN Sports Editor times throughout his career he to spring training in 2008, he did had some trouble offensively, it again and spent a lot of time Adam Loewen remembers the but that didn’t take him away on the disabled list. He made first time he picked up a bat af- from the game because he had a just 13 major league appearanc- ter five years of pitching at the good arm.” es over the two seasons. professional level. He struck out The 33-year-old Canadian has With a new focus as a posi- looking at a curveball. been solid out of the Round Rock tion player, he signed a minor “I did that a lot,” he said. Photo by Andy Nietupski/Round Rock Express bullpen this season, boasting a league contract with the Toronto The left-handed reliever now Adam Loewen started his professional career as a pitcher but switched to outfielder 6-0 record and 4.15 ERA in 31 Blue Jays and spent spring train- with the Express has had three after five seasons. After another five seasons relearning how to play in the field, he went appearances. He has 39 strike- ing with the major league club professional baseball careers. back to the mound and signed with the Express this season. outs in 30.1 innings pitched and before joining the High-A Dune- He was the fourth overall pick has held opposing batter to a din Blue Jays to start 2009. of the Baltimore Orioles in 2002 bow injuries slowed his progress With no offers as a position .212 average. “I had to start from scratch,” and was the top prospect in their and in 2009, he decided to tran- player headed into the 2014 sea- After spending the first cou- organization for two seasons. El- sition to the outfield. son, he went back to his roots ple years of his career in the See LOEWEN, pg. 4B Page 2B • Hill Country News, Thursday, September 7, 2017

Thursday

Killeen Ellison 32 Leander 14 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F EHS 7 18 0 7 32 LHS 0 0 7 7 14

Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN Leander head coach Tim Smith on the sidelines of last Thursday’s game against Killeen Ellison.

Midway 35 Cedar Park 28 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F MHS 7 7 14 7 35 CPHS 6 6 0 16 28 Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN Westwood quarterback Will Jen- Saturday nings threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns in three quar- ters of action last Thursday. Westlake 35 College Station 28

Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Lehman 13 WHS 7 7 0 21 35 The Vandegrift Vipers played at Odessa’s historic Ratliff Stadium, home of ‘Friday Night Lights’ and the Permian Panthers last Friday. Westwood 63 CSHS 0 7 7 14 28 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F LHS 6 7 0 0 13 SA Southwest 14 Lake Travis 45 New Braunfels Caynon 14 Stony Point 42 WWHS 14 29 14 6 63 Vista Ridge 20 Converse Judson 65 Cedar Ridge 46 Killeen 21 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F SWHS 6 8 0 0 14 LTHS 10 22 6 7 45 CHS 0 0 7 7 14 SPHS 7 14 7 14 42 Bowie 44 VRHS 7 7 6 0 21 JHS 14 28 20 3 65 CRHS 7 12 20 7 46 KHS 7 14 0 0 21 Pflugerville 12 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Schertz Clemens 26 East View 36 BHS 28 10 6 0 44 Round Rock 17 Hays 48 PHS 0 0 0 12 12 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F CHS 10 0 9 7 26 EVHS 8 21 0 7 36 Friday RRHS 3 14 0 0 14 HHS 7 21 13 7 48

East View 36 McNeil 34 Ft. Worth Brewer 20 Hays 48 Austin 28 Georgetown 36 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F EVHS 8 21 0 7 36 MHS 14 0 6 14 34 BHS 0 6 0 14 20 HHS 7 21 13 7 48 AHS 7 7 0 14 28 GHS 7 14 13 0 36

Vandegrift 24 Smithson Valley 24 Rouse 13 Permian 28 Hendrickson 20 Manor 42 Photo by JIM PARKER Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Cedar Park wide receiver Aries VHS 0 7 14 3 24 SVHS 0 10 0 14 24 RHS 13 0 0 0 13 Vandegrift defensive end Oso Ifesinachukwuday wrestles down Perm- Ramos carries the ball against PHS 7 7 0 14 28 ian Panthers quarterback Steve Steen (25) in the backfield last Friday. HHS 7 0 6 7 20 MHS 7 0 28 7 42 Midway last Friday.

Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN Vandegrift sophomore setter Delaney Dilfer helped lift Vandegrift to a 3-0 sweep of LISD rival Cedar Park Top-ranked Rouse swept Cedar Creek 3-0 in front of a packed gym at Rouse High School last Wednesday. The last Tuesday. Vandegrift traveled to Bowie Tuesday and begins District 25-6A play at Lake Travis on Friday. Lady Raiders host Georgetown (Tue.) and East View (Fri.) this week in District 19-5A action. want the paper? we are expanding our delivery area in Cedar Park and Leander. Do you want to receive the Hill Country News at home? Even if you’re already receiving the newspaper at home, register to make sure your delivery continues!

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• 30+ years experience Flooring for every need! 8863 Anderson Mill Road, #102-104 | Austin, TX 78729 512-238-6190 [email protected] | www.mgfl oors.com Hill Country News, Thursday, September 7, 2017 • Page 3B THIS WEEK IN FOOTBALL By ZACH SMITH HCN Sports Editor Cedar Park lost at home for where we’re supposed to be on week. the first time since 2012, falling the field. We gave up a couple The Vipers’ defense swarmed Cedar Park coach Carl Ab- 35-28 to Waco Midway, while big plays in the passing game.” the ball, combining for 121 tack- seck or Vandegrift coach Drew Vandegrift traveled more than The Timberwolves’ offense les. Osorachukwu Ifesinachuk- Sanders are less concerned with 300 miles to Odessa and lost to did a good job in the fourth wu had 13 tackles, a team-high their team’s pre-district records. Permian 28-24 despite a fourth quarter coming back to force the three sacks and caused a fum- They’d rather focus on how their quarter rally. tie, but overall, it was a strug- ble. Jonathan Roth led the team team is improving or what holes “That’s why we designed the gle for them to maintain drives. with 19 tackles and Vandegrift need to be plugged. schedule the way we do,” Ab- They went three-and-out quite a recovered three fumbles. Both teams have deep playoff seck said. “You’ve got to find out bit in both halves, not giving the Cedar Park has dominated the expectations, but both squads where your strength and weak- defense enough time to catch its series, winning six of the seven opened the season with losses nesses are so you can fix them. breath. meetings, and last season’s 13-0 last week. The Timberwolves This gives us a chance to show Cedar Park at Vandegrift Vandegrift had moments of win marked the fewest points and Vipers continue their rivalry us what we’ve got to fix and Monroe Stadium, Austin brilliance as well in its opening scored by Cedar Park all season. Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Mon- grow together as a team.” Friday, 7:30 p.m. road loss, as new quarterback It was also the only time the Vi- roe Stadium. Cedar Park especially looked Justin Moore threw for 182 yards pers were shut out in 11 games. “I’m trying to learn some- out of sorts last Friday against another touchdown on its next and a pair of touchdowns and “It’s still a rivalry game,” thing about my team,” Sanders the Panthers. Their usually dev- drive to take a 16-point lead just Peyton Ausley had 125 receiving Sanders said. “Every time the said. “If you go 4-0, but you astating defense did come away four minutes into the second yards, caught a touchdown and Vandegrift and Cedar Park play, don’t play anyone that’s good, with a pair of turnovers but gave half. threw for a touchdown. it’s a game that people are inter- yeah the fans and boosters love up more than 250 rushing yards “Defensively, we caught our- The offensive struggle for ested in. The stands are packed. it, but we’re preparing for dis- and nearly 200 paling yards. selves out of position a bunch Vandegrift was on the ground. A Cedar Park has gotten the better trict and playoffs and that’s one Waco Midway recovered a of times, which led to big plays team that averaged 152.6 rush- of us, but we always give them a big group of games that allow us pooch kick to start the second for them,” Abseck said. “We’ve ing yards a game last season good game and we expect to do to figure out who we are.” half and scored and then added got to do a better job of being managed to total just 28 last the same this week.”

Cibolo Steele at Lake Travis Niceville (FL) at Westlake Temple at Round Rock Waco University at East View Cavalier Stadium, Converse Chaparral Stadium Dragon Stadium Birkelbach Field Friday, 7 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7;30 p.m.

The Cavaliers lost to Converse Judson Westlake was supposed to open the Round Rock’s offense had some strug- East View dropped its first game to in the opener live on FOX Sports South- new $70 million stadium in Katy, because gles in its season-opening 26-17 loss to Hays, while Waco University lost to Austin west. It was a shootout as the two teams of Hurricane Harvey, the Chaparrals Schertz Clemens on Friday. The Dragons’ LBJ. The Patriots scored 29 points in the combined for 110 points and more than opened the year with a 35-28 at College run-heavy offense mustered only 115 first half and fell off after the break, get- 1,000 yards of offense in the shootout. Station. The Eagles of Niceville, Florida rushing yards in the game. Temple had ting in the end zone just one time. With Lake Travis returns home to face Steele, lost in the first round of the playoffs last more than 500 yards of offense in its 35- a new focus on the defensive side of the which made it to the state finals last sea- year. They come to Austin on Friday night 31 win against Belton to open the season. ball, they allowed 403 yards of offense son. The Cavaliers beat the Knights 59-56 2-0 on the season, having outscored op- The Wildcats won 39-25 in Week 2 last against the Rebels. East View beat Waco on the road a year ago. ponents 97-20. year. University 35-28 for the third straight season a year ago.

Pflugerville at Leander Cedar Ridge at Waco Midway Killeen Ellison at Stony Point Bible Stadium Panther Stadium, Hewitt Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Buda Hays at Georgetown Birkelbach Field This will be a redemption game of The Cedar Ridge offense showed no Stony Point has already beaten one Thursday, 7 p.m. sorts for both Leander and Pflugerville af- signs of slowing down in it 46-14 win team from Killeen this season, so the ter limited success in their openers. The against New Braunfels Canyon to open Tigers will shift their focus to the other Georgetown and Hays enter Week two Lions lost 32-14 to Killeen Ellison and the the year. Waco Midway, which boasts team from the area when Ellison returns with 1-0 records for the second straight Panthers fell 44-12 against Austin Bow- five Division I commits, held on to upset to Central Texas for the second week in a season. The Eagles topped Fort Worth ie. The two teams have combined for 17 Cedar Park. The two high-octane offens- row. The Eagles beat Leander 32-14 in the Brewer, while the Rebels beat the other wins and no playoff appearances in the es are sure to create some Friday night first week of the season Thursday night GISD team in East View in Week 1. Both last three seasons. Pflugerville won 28-20 fireworks. The Raiders beat the Panthers at Bible Stadium. Ellison beat Stony Point teams scored more than 35 points in the last season. 52-3 last year. 45-34 in Killeen last season. opening game, so Week 2 could come down to wowing on defense. Georgetown won 40-17 last year, its fourth straight win in the series.

Dripping Springs at Vista Ridge McNeil at Harker Heights Westwood at Rouse Gupton Stadium Leo Buckley Stadium, Killeen Bible Stadium Cowboys vs. Giants Friday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AT&T Stadium, Arlington Sunday, 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC) Vista Ridge was the only LISD team to McNeil opened the year with an im- Rouse went on the road to Manor and win during Week 1, a 20-14 win against pressive win against Austin High in which lost 42-13 last week while Westwood blew San Antonio Southwest. Dripping Springs, the offense combined for nearly 400 out Lehman 63-13 in a dominant offen- meanwhile, had no trouble dispatching yards and the defense disrupted the Ma- sive effort. The Raiders will need better Texans vs. Jaguars Bastrop in its opener on Saturday, win- roons’ offense throughout the contest.. offensive production this week, while the NRG Stadium, Houston ning 55-21. The Tigers won 45-7 last year, Harker Heights ran for 303 yards in a 27- Warriors will look to build on last week’s Sunday, 12 p.m. (TV: CBS) snapping a streak of five straight wins by 21 win against Elgin to open the season performance. Westwood won 52-38 last the Rangers in the series. last week. year, its first win in the three-year series.

Texas vs. San Jose State TCU at Arkansas Texas State at Colorado Rice at UTEP DKR Memorial Stadium Razorback Stad., Fayettville Folsom Field, Boulder Sun Bowl, El Paso Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (TV: LHN) Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (TV: CBS) Saturday, 1 p.m. (TV: Pac 12) Saturday, 7 p.m.

Texas A&M vs. Nicholls St. Baylor vs. UTSA SMU vs. North Texas Houston at Arizona Kyle Field, College Station McLane Stadium, Waco Gerald J. Ford Stad., Dallas Arizona Stadium, Tucson Saturday, 6 p.m. (TV: ESPNU) Saturday, 7 p.m. (TV: FSN) Saturday, 6 p.m. (TV: ESPN3) Saturday, 9:30 p.m.

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SEXTON, from pg. 1B LOEWEN, from pg. 1B

Sexton had a career he said. “The hitting coaches looked at ERA. year last year, throw- me as a blank canvas. I hadn’t picked “I have to make some mental ad- ing for a school-re- up a bat in five years and it was instinct justments to be more consistent and cord 2,266 yards and at first. It took about two years before I thrown strikes,” Loewen said. “Because 18 touchdowns in 13 felt like I turned a corner.” I’m always changing and trying to get games. The only loss of Loewen earned his first call-up as an a job every year, I take a step back be- his career was to Manvel outfielder with the Blue Jays in 2011 cause I’m doing so many things differ- in the third round when and hit his first big league home run ent that it’s taking away from just going he had 415 yards and against the Orioles, his former team, up there and competing and pitching.” four touchdowns on a that same season. His pitching mechanics have changed career-high 55 passes. In 77 MLB appearances, he had a from his first stint as a pitcher to his This season looks .189 average with just one home run second. He almost throws sidearm this to be an even more fo- and four RBIs. His minor league batting time around. cused on the passing career numbers look a little better with Not many major league quality attack. With to two run- a .262 average to go along with 57 hom- pitcher has stepped in the batter’s ning backs gone via ers and 273 RBIs. box full time, but he said his time as graduation and three Loewen spent winter of 2014 playing an outfielder has helped him become of the top for receivers outfield and first base in Venezuela. a better pitcher because he’d able to returning, Sexton will When he got back and didn’t have a job, read swings better and see holes in the have the green light to he started thrown bullpen sessions on strike zone. let it fly. his own. When pro scouts turned up to The biggest thing both he and Wood “He’s talented and watch him throw, he didn’t throw very feel he needs to work on now is consis- Photo by ZACH SMITH hard working and his well and didn’t get any offers. tency. Both know he has the talent to teammates love him,” Mak Sexton and Cedar Park won a state title in 2015 and had a Then the Phillies called him out for place his pitches, it’s all about imple- 28-game winning streak snapped in the third round of the playoffs Abseck said. “I couldn’t against Manvel last season. Sexton can become the winningest quar- a look and he pitched well enough to menting the needed changes. ask for any other quar- terback in Cedar Park history with another solid year this season. earn a contract and he spent the 2015 “Left handed hitters don’t like to terback to lead our team season coming out of the bullpen in face him,” Wood said. “Now it’s all and we’re blessed to ing like this and it’s tru- overlooked. His perfor- High-A and Double-A. about execution. He’s willing to listen have him and it’s a big ly a family here and you mance will lead him to He returned to the big leagues as a and to learn even at the age he is. He advantage. The younger can tell in the way they have some opportuni- reliever with Philadelphia in 2015 and knows he has to get better with his quarterbacks have one coach us. They’re so per- ties at the second lev- moved to the Arizona Diamondbacks command. When he’s able to do that, of the best in the state sonal. We’re together el. It’ll all come around organization last year, making eight he will pitch at the major league level to learn from.” more than we’re at home and he’ll get what he appearances with one win and a 15.00 again.” The senior was quick and they are like father deserves.” to return the love on his figures to us.” Sexton will be the SMITH, from pg. 1B coaches. The Cedar Park Abseck said pres- first to say his fired and coaching tree is vast with sure is trying to do the teammates are the ones Mak Sexton probably Chris Ross now at Boise unexpected and Cedar who drive him and he’s said it best after just the State and local coaches Park and Sexton expect given them everything second loss of his three- Josh Mann at Rouse, Tim to be successful. The he has. He knows he year varsity career, “One Smith at Leander, and only pressure he puts on can’t have any regrets game does not define us.” Rob Schoenfeld at Glenn himself is his own and and wants to be remem- The combined record listing the Timberwolves meeting the already es- bered as the guy that last season of the LISD’s amongst their former tablished expectations did everything right and first-week opponents is employers. he has for himself and didn’t leave anything on 34-28 and they combined Abseck has been in the entire team. wthe table. for two playoff appearanc- charge of the Timber- College football is Another state title es. For example, Midway wolves for three seasons in Sexton’s future, he’s wouldn’t be a bad way to missed the playoffs but but has been on staff for just not sure where at go out, either. has five players bound for more than a decade. He this point. At 5 feet, 11 “Obviously, we ex- Division I college football. was the offensive coor- inches and under 200 pect nothing less than Vandegrift and Hays dinator when the team pounds, he’s smaller 16-0 and a state cham- were supposed to open the won the state title in than most prototypical pionship,” Sexton said. season against each other 2012 and has helped the college quarterbacks, “That bar was set two the last two years. When team make the postsea- but his high school re- years ago when we were Vipers head coach Drew son for 10 straight sea- cord shoed speak for sophomores and that’s Sanders had to scramble sons. itself. the level we expect every to find a replacement, he Photo by SCOTT W. COLEMAN “The coaching staff “Some people are year. Last year we didn’t could’ve scheduled a cup- Vandegrift’s Peyton Ausley is interfered with on a would-be touchdown stands out,” Sexton said. missing the boat on achieve it. We have the cake. Instead, he added pass in the end zone. Ausley had seven catches for 125 yards and a “Looking at a few other him right now,” Abseck motivation this year to one of the most historical- touchdown and threw for a score on a 59-yard double pass play in last programs, they’re noth- said. “He’s been way get there.” ly successful teams in the Friday’s season-opening loss at Odessa Permian. state in Permian. Playing the quality it to the state semifinals Sexton wasn’t going to 512-302-5555 teams that LISD did in the in 2014, the Vipers had be denied for the second www.atfcu.org first week of the season two losses close losses in score. With the fourth is not the norm for many district play. Rouse’s only quarter winding down, teams, and mistakes that trip to the state semifinals the senior called his own 300+ Free ATMs | Free Checking are bound to be made in came after four regular number and scored from the first week of a new season losses, including 12-yards out, diving into 24 Austin Metro Locations season are amplified due three in district play. the end zone to set up a to the talent of the team While the first game tying 2-point conversion. across the field. can, by all means, give a The talent that LISD Auto Loans Even in 2012 when the team confidence, losing it teams doesn’t always Timberwolves dropped is in no way a death sen- show up in a box score, their first two games and tence for the season. and while Sexton’s dive New, Used, and Refinance lost four times during the The Timberwolves in the fourth quarter ulti- regular season, they went fell behind 16 points to mately didn’t lead to a win, on to win the first state start the second half and it showed that Cedar Park championship in school fought their way back with has what it takes to make history. a pair of touchdowns and this season a successful 1 APR When Vandegrift made 2-point conversions. one.

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