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By RICHARD LEGGITT assailed the torney, Shawn Dick, reopened the justice was served. The Cedar shopping Community Reporter handling of Kel- investigation into the Kelley case Park Police Department, which ley’s 2014 con- in May after expressing concerns was the target of extensive criti- By RICHARD LEGGITT Was Greg Kelley, a 19-year-old viction by pros- about the way the case had been cism during the hearing, has de- Community Reporter former Leander High School foot- ecutors, police handled. clined to comment. ball player, wrongly convicted of and even the de- “My commitment is to restore “Since this is an open and Friday through Sun- sexually assaulting a 4-year-old fense attorney. Kelley the public’s faith and trust in our ongoing criminal justice pro- day, Texas parents doing boy at an in-home day care center Kelley was criminal justice system,” Dick said cess, we will not be making any back to school shopping in Cedar Park? convicted in in his statement at the hearing Fri- statements until the matter is for their children will State District Judge Donna 2014 and sentenced to 25 years day. “I can’t do that by defending fully resolved,” said Tara Long, get a break on their sales King will rule on that question in prison. Now 22, Kelley has been a prosecution like Mr. Kelley’s.” the spokeswoman for the police taxes. later this month, but a string of serving his sentence at Huntsville Law enforcement and the department. The office of the Texas witnesses at a three-day hearing prison for three years. Current prosecutors originally involved Comptroller will imple- in Williamson County last week Williamson County District At- in the case have maintained that See KELLEY, pg. 9 ment a Sales Tax Holiday this weekend which ex- empts a long list of items from state sales taxes. Proposed From Friday, Aug. 11 through Aug. 13 sales taxes on most clothing, foot- kennel wear, school supplies and backpacks priced below withdraws $100 will be exempt from sales taxes. The exemption will save Texans $8 on ev- application ery $100 they spend, according to the Comptrol- TRYING FOR TOLL Following an ler’s office. The Texas Legislature opposing petition, set the dates for this year’s sales tax holiday. Pet Paradise All sales of selected items seeks new site made during the holiday period will qualify for By NICK BROTHERS HCN Managing Editor the exemption including items sold online and by mail. Shoppers can also Officials for Pet Para- take advantage of the dise, a luxury dog kennel sales tax holiday by using Bill calls for halt of 183 North projects planned for east Whit- layaway. estone Blvd., have with- Among the items select- until free access roads along 183A built drawn their application ed to be exempt are most for a special use permit school supplies and a long following an opposition list of clothing items that petition from neighboring cost less than $100. Also By NICK BROTHERS landowners. exempted are adult and HCN Managing Editor All four of the sur- baby diapers. Sports shoes rounding landowners and and sports equipment are A proposed Texas House bill many nearby homeown- not exempt. is calling to stop several 183 ers signed a petition to the For a complete list, North toll road projects until Cedar Park City Council parents can go to www. free access roads are constructed against approving a spe- comptroller.texas.gov. alongside the toll road in Cedar cial use permit for board- Park. ing kennels to the planned The bill, filed by Rep. Tony Pet Paradise site at 2200 E. Inside Dale (R-Cedar Park), was heard in Whitestone Blvd. the House Committee on Trans- The group of commu- Community ...... 2A portation Aug. 3. House Bill 361 nity members who signed Schools ...... 3A follows a recent proposal from the petition expressed the Central Texas Regional Mo- concerns about continu- Opinion ...... 4A bility Authority to construct ous, loud dog barking express toll lanes on 183 to by- from the kennel’s outdoor Sports ...... 5A Photo by NICK BROTHERS pass frequent traffic bottlenecks play areas and the amount A proposed Texas House bill calls for halting several CTRMA projects for 183 North Faith ...... 6A between SH 45, 183 North and until free public access roads are constructed alongside 183A, one of the most expensive of dogs that could be stay- Mopac, between The Arboretum toll roads in the area. ing at the kennel. Classifieds ...... 7A and Lakeline Mall. According to Texas Lo- If the bill were to pass, several criticizing the accuracy of the toll plaints from my constituents that cal Government Code, if a Back to School ...... 1-6B projects including the 183 North TxTag service — he once joked there are no free access lanes ad- proposed change to a reg- www.hillcountrynews.com project and planned flyovers at on Twitter his skeet shooting was jacent to 183A from Avery Ranch ulation or boundary is pro- Hwy. 290 Toll, Phase 3 of Toll more accurate than TxTag. Blvd to RM 1431,” Dale said. “The tested in accordance with 183A and SH 130 would be put In a letter sent to the CTRMA, toll on that segment is the high- the subsection, a superma- on hold. Dale specifically mentioned the est priced toll on the CTRMA sys- jority vote by the local While the bill will not be on cost of the toll road space be- tem... Too many constituents feel governing body — in this Gov. Greg Abbott’s list for the tween Avery Ranch Blvd. and that CTRMA is taking advantage case City Council — has to special session, it will likely be RM 1431, which does not have of them and overcharging this take effect, or at least a 6-1 considered by the committee free access roads. TxTag users segment of road.” vote. The protest requires before the next Texas legislative are subject to $1.49 and $1.97 Dale said many drivers try to a petition with a verified Thank a Veteran and session in 2019. for pay by mail at the Park Street avoid the often congested US 183 20 percent of neighboring Serviceman Every Day. The bill is a result of when the bridge, the most expensive sec- and high tolls on 183A by driv- land owners to qualify. CTRMA wrote to Dale to endorse tion of toll roads in the system. ing through neighborhoods. It’s The city notified the and prioritize the 183 North ex- Dale said some of his constitu- another factor some people have Pet Paradise officials of press tollway project. Dale re- ents pay as much as $162 in tolls complained about. this rule, and they then sponded to the request with fil- a month. ing HB 361. Dale has a history of “I consistently hear com- See TOLL, pg. 10 See WITHDRAW, pg. 10

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By NICK BROTHERS tem could handle on July 4th,” said Tim HCN Managing Editor Scott, Cedar Park’s director of informa- Free WiFi is now available to patrons tion services. “We talked with some citi- of Cedar Park’s Elizabeth Milburn Park, zens who used it and they loved it.” officials said. City officials are evaluating future Following the city council’s ex- sites and city parks to expand the ser- pressed interest in offering public WiFi vice as they review the data from the in city parks, the city agreed to partner Milburn pilot program, Scott said. with Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable), who offered to run a pilot pro- HOW IT WORKS gram free of charge to install and test While Spectrum Internet customers the system. After the City Council ap- can receive unlimited WiFi access in proved Spectrum’s designs and system Milburn Park, guest users are only al- proposals, the city entered into a three- lowed a free hour per day before being year agreement with Spectrum to test changed $2.95 an hour for additional the program. access. The first test run for the wireless When searching for WiFi at Milburn, system was during the city’s annual three network IDs will appear, TWCWI- July Fourth Celebration at Milburn Park, FI, TWC WIFI Passpoint and Cable WIFI. located at 1905 Sun Chase Boulevard. Once connected to any of the networks, During the event, there were 1,856 con- users are instructed to select “Visitor Photo by NICK BROTHERS nections made to the wireless system, Access,” where they will be prompted according to a Cedar Park press release. to enter their email address, street ad- Free public WiFi is now available at Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park. As many as 487 devices were using dress and ZIP code. the WiFi by 8 p.m. during the event, and There are ten access points installed “We wanted to offer (Cedar Park res- videos of their kids playing in the park officials report around 40 connections throughout the park. This includes two idents) the added benefit to connect as well as the various games and stuff daily, according to the press release. access points in the pool area and eight to wireless and get a faster speed than hosted there. There’s also the option for “We wanted to take into account scattered throughout the park to pro- their cellular speed,” Scott said. “This those who want to come out during the and test the capacity of what the sys- vide coverage. will allow park visitors to better upload nice days and get some work done.” ART • MUSIC • BIRDS CCalendaralendar

Saturday, August 19, 2017 AUGUST 10 AUGUST 19 4:30-10pm • Downtown Jonestown Free festival for all ages! Cedar Park City Council will meet Leander’s Movies in the Park fea- Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at City Council tures the PG-rated “A Dog’s Pur- Nature-themed vendors, local food, kids’ area with games and Chambers, 450 Cypress Creek pose” August 19, beginning at dusk activities. Watch the evening return of the beautiful migratory birds – Road, Building 4. Meetings are at Benbrook Ranch Park, 1100 the Chimney Swifts – on their way to their downtown cistern home. open to the public. Halsey Dr., Leander. Bring your Enjoy Live Music By: lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner. Concessions will also be 4:30-5:15 p.m. Devin Jake AUGUST 11 available. 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Bluebonnets 6:45-7:45 p.m. Tomar and the FCs Cedar Park Library hosts the third Leander Old Town Summer Nights is annual Mini-Con, Aug. 11, 5 p.m. a concert series, small town shop- 9:00-10:00 p.m. The Flyin’ A’s to 9 p.m., 550 Discovery Blvd. ping and dining experience, farmers Mini-Con is a celebration of all market and car show. Admission is For more information, call 512-267-3243 things great and geeky and is open free. Enjoy this summer event Aug. or email us at [email protected]. to all ages. It features crafts, table- 19, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on North Or check out our website: www.SwiftFest-Jonestown.com top games, a classic arcade game Brushy Street. Directions: Swift Fest is located at downtown Platinum room, cosplay contest and local Jonestown just minutes northwest of Austin Sponsors: vendors. Visit www.cedarparktexas. AUGUST 20 on Hwy. 1431. This event is sponsored by the gov/libraryevents for more details. City of Jonestown, the Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Dive-In Movie series features Robin Bledsoe Pool is open daily, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday Find Them” on Aug. 11, at Rob- 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays 1 p.m. to in Bledsoe Pool, 601 S. Bagdad 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday Road, Leander. Free open swim 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 601 S. Bagdad starts at 8 p.m.; the movie starts at Road, Leander. 8:45 p.m. Visit leandertx.gov or call (512) 528-9909 for more. Cedar Park pools are open every day until Aug. 20. Veterans Memo- rial Pool, 2525 W. New Hope Dr., AUGUST 12 is open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 Support local farmers and vendors p.m. Sunday. Buttercup Pool, 411 by visiting around 70 booths at the Twin Oak Trail, and Milburn Pool, Farmers Market in the Lakeline Mall 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., are open 1 parking lot Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sat- p.m. urday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Austin Ice Cream Festival is a sum- The Water Playscape at Robin Bled- mer celebration featuring live mu- soe Park is open daily, 9 a.m. to 8 sic, frozen treats, eating contests p.m., 601 S. Bagdad Road, Lean- and children’s activities, Saturday, der. Admission is free. Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Prekindergarten Registration Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jessse E. AUGUST 24 Segovia St., Austin. Visit austinice- Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. creamfestival.com for more details. Cedar Park City Council will meet Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at City Council Bagdad Block House Creek Faubion Giddens Grandview Hills AUGUST 13 Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Chambers, 450 Cypress Creek 800 Deercreek Ln. 401 Creek Run 1209 Cypress Creek Rd. 1500 Timberwood Dr. 12024 Vista Parke Dr. Road, Building 4. Meetings are Leander 78641 Leander 78641 Cedar Park 78613 Cedar Park 78613 Austin 78726 open to the public. (512) 570 - 5900 (512) 570 - 7600 (512) 570 - 7500 (512) 570 - 5600 (512) 570 - 6800 Learn the basics of how to play chess, or just meet with other chess Parents may register their child for PreK on Aug. 5 at the ﬁ ve locations above or at ANY elementary campus fans to play a few games at the AUGUST 25 (even if they are zoned to attend another LISD campus) starting on July 31. Kids’ Chess Open Play on Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedar Park “Worlds for four-year-olds!” Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd. The Adult Knitting Club meets every Eligibility requirements and more information: http://bit.ly/LISDPreK | (512) 570-0000 Friday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ce- dar Park Public Library, 550 Discov- Requisitos de elegibilidad y mayor información: http://bit.ly/LISDPreK | (512) 570-0000 AUGUST 16 ery Blvd. All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome. Enjoy a free Concert in the Park, YOUR COMPLETE AUTO Aug. 16, 7 p.m., in the Sculpture AUGUST 26 Garden, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park. 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Community members and parents who have not entered a school since model where classrooms — grouped by they were students have the same reac- grade or subject area — form a circular tion when visiting a Leander ISD cam- shape around a shared open space. This pus: these schools look completely dif- provides a breakout space for students ferent than what I grew up with! Even in to collaborate in small or large groups, the past 10 years, advances in technolo- work on presentations, film projects or gy, educational research and behavioral work individually, with furnishings to science have made great strides in the accommodate each of these activities. way we educate today’s students. The walls facing this shared neigh- Thanks to LISD’s forward-thinking borhood space is glass so teachers have community, we are utilizing those ad- increased ability to monitor students vancements to shape the design and working outside the classroom. Teach- construction of our new schools. We are ers’ workspaces moved from the back creating an infrastructure around the of their classroom to the center of the way our students learn best, rather than neighborhood, which allows for addi- retrofitting instruction into a one-size- tional student interaction with their fits-all building. own and adjoining classrooms. Years prior to building a new school, Additionally, walls between class- our facility experts and construction rooms can open, allowing for flexibility partners seek out successful innova- of use, co-teaching classrooms, sharing tions at other schools in our area, state resources and increased peer interac- and throughout the country. tion. With the many different ways a We form “design charrettes” at the el- classroom or science lab or library will ementary, middle and high school levels be used throughout the day, “flexible — coalitions of school design experts, design” elements have been integrated teachers, higher education represen- through every possible part of the cam- tatives, business leaders, parents and pus. community members — who develop Science classrooms now feature lab blueprints for schools that increase ef- tables that can be moved and reconfig- ficiency, facilitate more effective teach- ured to allow space for a class to gather ing and better prepare students for together and experiment, move or build. post-secondary life. Libraries are no longer quiet sanctuar- Some of the design changes you will ies, but places for student collabora- notice immediately. Schools no longer tion, creation and study, as well as an follow the “H” shape, with expansive accommodating space for community hallways bordered by classrooms and meetings. restrooms or auxiliary rooms often at At the end of each semester last the opposite end. For our younger learn- schoolyear, Glenn High School used its ers, this can feel pretty intimidating. Instead, we now use a “neighborhood” See TROXELL, pg. 10A WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2017 TAX YEAR ON TAX RATE Palmera Ridge Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing on a pro- PROPOSED PROPERTY posed tax rate for the tax year 2017 on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the offi ces of Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300, TAX RATE FOR Austin, Texas 78701. Your individual taxes may increase or decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all City of Leander other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

(names of all members of the governing body and how each voted on the proposed tax rate) A tax rate of $0.577867 per $100 valuation has been proposed FOR the proposal: Directors Munoz, Jr., Barrett, Bridges by the governing body of City of Leander. and Steed

AGAINST the proposal: NONE PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.577867 per $100 PRESENT and not voting: NONE

PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $0.599000 per $100 ABSENT: Director Knust

Th e following table compares taxes on an average residence homestead in this EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.577867 per $100 taxing unit last year to taxes proposed on the average residence homestead this year. Last Year Th is Year The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.4000/$100 $0.4000/$100 same amount of property tax revenue for City of Leander from Adopted Proposed

the same properties in both the 2016 tax year and the 2017 Diff erence in rates per $100 of value $0.0000/$100 tax year. Percentage increase/decrease in rates (+/-) 0.0%

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES Average appraised residence homestead value $ N/A $ 338,457 CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: General exemptions available (excluding 65 years of age or older property tax amount = or disabled person’s exemptions) $ N/A $ N/A (rate) x (taxable value of your property) I 100 Average residence homestead taxable value $ N/A $ 338,457 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, Tax on average residence homestead $ N/A $ 1,354 please contact: Annual increase/decrease in taxes if proposed tax rate is adopted (+/-) N/A Larry Gaddes PCAC, CTA and percentage of increase (+/-) N/A

Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector NOTICE OF TAXPAYERS’ RIGHT TO ROLLBACK ELECTION 904 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 If taxes on the average residence homestead increase by more than eight per- 512-943-1603 cent, the qualifi ed voters of the water district by petition may require that an [email protected] election be held to determine whether to reduce the operation and maintenance tax rate to the rollback tax rate under Section 49.236(d), Water Code. www.wilco.org *Note that the Williamson Central Appraisal District reported no average residence homestead value for 2016 THURSDAY OPPINIONINION HILL COUNTRY NEWS Page 4A • August 10, 2017 www.HillCountryNews.com Everybody needs a hug

Hugging is wonderful and can go a long JODY FULLER way in this SOUTHERN COLUMNIST “ chaotic world, but here are many there is a right types of hugs. way and wrong T There is what I way to do it. Now call a normal hug, which that you know, can vary in length. Then there is the side hug. go out and hug Rounding out the hugs someone today.” are the bear hug, the bro hug, and the awkward — JODY FULLER hug. When I was in high school, there were sever- Don’t forget about al girls who I hugged dai- the awkward hug. It can ly. Our relationships were sneak up on you. Some- platonic, but I sure did times the hugger goes in House passes bills to give like hugging those pret- for the normal hug but ty young ladies. These the huggee shifts their were normal. The length body into a side hug po- of the embrace varied sition mid-hug. If you’re retired teachers some relief depending on what they not prepared, it can turn were going through. They awkward in a hurry. The most notable increases were from oil- and gas-related in- smelled good, too. The normal hug can dustries, as spending on well development continues to rebound. When I was a kid, I at- also go awry when the Despite the recent uptick, sales tax revenue remains in line with tended a small country huggee haphazardly church. Most members hugs toward the wrong recent estimates from my ofﬁ ce.” of the church were either shoulder, and the two “ — Texas Comptroller GLENN HEGAR kin, branch kin, or kin to heads converge upon ED STERLING someone they were kin each other as if they’re STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS to by marriage. When about to lock lips. It’s federal funds for fiscal year 2019 to to last year and total sales tax rev- the preaching was over, disturbingly embarrass- the Health and Human Services Com- enue for the three months ending we’d gather outside and ing and awkward. Always USTIN – The Texas House mission for Medicaid acute care ther- in July 2017 is up 7.3 percent com- fellowship for a spell. aim your head toward on Aug. 1 approved House apy services. pared to the same period a year ago, Lots of side hugging took the right shoulder. Trust A Bill 20, legislation appro- Primary authors of HB 25 in- Hegar said. place here. me. priating $212.7 million from the clude: Sarah Davis, R-Houston; Wal- “The most notable increases were I’ve never been a fan Speaking of hugs “rainy day” reserve fund to help ter “Four” Price, R-Amarillo; Rep. from oil- and gas-related industries, of the bear hug. I just that go awry, last week defray rising healthcare costs for Guerra; Rep. Darby; and Matt Krause, as spending on well development don’t need someone I went in for a bro hug retired school employees. R-Fort Worth. continues to rebound. Despite the Primary authors of HB 20 include: These and all House bills, howev- recent uptick, sales tax revenue re- wrapping their arms and that’s when things Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin; Drew Dar- er, must be approved by the Senate mains in line with recent estimates around me, shaking me got weird. The initial by, R-San Angelo; Gary VanDeaver, in order to move forward to the gov- from my office,” he added. around like they’re about part of the hug went R-New Boston; John Zerwas, R-Katy; ernor’s desk for final consideration. to sink their canines into off as planned, but then and Donna Howard, D-Austin. Railroad funding arrives my skull. If you see me, something happened. We The House also approved HB 80, Former governor dies The U.S. Department of Transpor- don’t do it. I’ll defend both rotated our heads legislation that through the Teacher Mark White, who served as gov- tation on Aug. 3 announced the Tex- myself by any means in such a way that our Retirement System of Texas would ernor of Texas from 1983 to 1987, as Department of Transportation has necessary. I seldom leave cheeks were touching. make a one-time cost-of-living ad- died Aug. 5 at age 77. He was the received a $7 million federal grant to home without bear spray. We were cheek to cheek justment to the retirement benefits last living Democrat to have held the help rebuild the Presidio-Ojinaga, You just never know. for what seemed like an paid to certain retirees, disability post. White also served as Texas at- Mexico, International Rail Bridge and Then there is the bro eternity. It was as if we retirees and survivors. To be eligible torney general from 1979 to 1983, 72 miles of track on the state-owned for the increase, the annuitant must and as Texas secretary of state from South Orient Rail Line that runs from hug, which is described had magnets in our fac- have retired between Aug. 31, 2004 1973 to 1977. the border to near Coleman. as a manly hug between es and couldn’t escape and Aug. 31, 2015. Gov. Abbott ordered flags state- Texas Transportation Commis- two dudes who are cool the magnetic force. I felt Primary authors of HB 80 in- wide to be lowered to half-staff in sion Chairman Tryon Lewis hailed with each other. Normal helpless. clude: Rep. Darby, Ryan Guillen, honor of Gov. White. “Mark White the “FASTLANE” grant as a critical hugs between guys are Hugging is wonderful D-Rio Grande City; Rene Oliveira, cared deeply about Texas, and he investment in the West Texas oil and acceptable, depending and can go a long way in D-Brownsville; and Bobby Guerra, devoted his life to making our state gas industry. on the length and the this chaotic world, but D-McAllen. even better, particularly when it “Cross-border trade is the life- circumstances. If it’s at there is a right way and Speaker Joe Straus, who presides came to educating our children,” Ab- blood of many communities in my a funeral, length is irrel- wrong way to do it. Now over the House, applauded the ac- bott said. district,” commented U.S. Rep. Will evant. If it’s at the Piggly that you know, go out tion, saying: “Since the end of the While White served as governor, Hurd, R-San Antonio, whose con- gressional district includes the af- Wiggly, you have to make and hug someone today. regular session, House members the Texas Legislature passed the across the state have heard from “no-pass, no-play” law affecting sec- fected area. “As one of five border it quick. We all can use one. Ev- retirees who are concerned about ondary school athletes. Lawmakers crossings between Texas and Mexi- I don’t think side erybody needs a hug. some significant increases in premi- also passed a tax to fund teacher co, these repairs are vital to Texas’ hugs are ever accept- ums and deductibles. Based on the pay-raises. economy,” he added. Jody Fuller is from able among men. It’s feedback we’ve heard back home, Plans are for White’s body to lie in one thing to stand at a Opelika, Ala. He is a com- the House cast an overwhelming state in the Capitol Rotunda. Burial Hurricane briefing is held guy’s side with your arm ic, speaker, writer and vote (Aug. 1) to help retired teachers will be in the state cemetery. Gov. Abbott on Aug. 4 announced around him for a sec- soldier with three tours who are facing very steep increases that he joined President Donald ond while you catch up, of duty in Iraq. He is also in their monthly expenses.” Tax revenue increases Trump, heads of federal agencies but it’s another thing to a lifetime stutterer. He In other news, the House passed Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and other governors from across the embrace and have your can be reached at jody@ HB 25, which would appropriate $34 on Aug. 1 announced that state sales country via teleconference for a 2017 hips rub. Dudes, don’t jodyfuller.com. 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Most of the group of seniors at Leander have been playing together on varsity since freshman year. The Lady Lions’ head coach Ashley Atkinson thinks this is their year. Playoffs have become the expectation when it comes to LISD volleyball, and as the season starts up across the area, that thought hasn’t lost its lus- ter. “Our goal is set on playoffs and we don’t want to Photo by ZACH SMITH just go one round, we want Melissa Southall spent one year as an assistant as Vandegrift before to go several,” Atkinson being hired to lead the Lady Vipers before this season. said. Photo by ZACH SMITH The whole starting line- Taylor Bryant, left , Kate Childre, and Vista Ridge dropped their fi rst game of the season at Cedar Park. Th e up is back for the Lady Li- Lady Rangers won two of their last three district games and missed the playoff s by three games last year. Southall keeping ons, who finished last season 11-26 and finished in son. Despite winning two sixth place in District 25- It’s going to take time. It’s the only sport where of their final three games, tradition intact 6A. The last time Leander you don’t really have a preseason so you kind the Lady Rangers missed was in the postseason was of have to jump in and go right at it.” out on the playoffs by in 2013 when it eventually three games for the sec- at Vandegrift lost to Cedar Park in the — Vista Ridge head coach HOLLY LAMB ond straight year. regional quarterfinals. “ Vista Ridge dropped its By ZACH SMITH degrift topped San An- Leander opened the sure we’re focused on that ing offensive returner opening match to Class 5A HCN Sports Editor tonio Johnson 3-1 in the year with a five-set loss first ball. These kids have after posting 93 kills in state finalist Cedar Park first round of the playoffs Monday night at home been working hard.” 2016. on Monday and will play Since Vandegrift before falling to San Anto- against Hendrickson and If Leander is banking “Just a group of girls the second game of the opened in 2009, the nio Brandeis in five sets in continues on Tuesday at on cohesion from playing who know how to work season when they travel to Lady Vipers are proud of the second round. 6:30 p.m. at Rouse. The together for four seasons, hard together and are face Stony Point on Tues- the volleyball tradition The outside is set with district season begins Vista Ridge is hoping a aggressive,” Vista Ridge day. The district season they’ve nurtured. Melissa the return of Simone Prie- Sept. 8 when the Lady Li- few experienced players head coach Holly Lamb starts on Sept. 8 on the Southall plans to continue be and Ryan Palmieri. ons host Lehman. can carry it early on in the said. “We graduated all of road against Westlake. building brick by brick. Priebe led the team with “They’re a great group year. our offense so we’ve got a Tryouts for the Lady Southall began her 394 kills and Palmieri was of kids and they get along The top four offensive bunch of new hitters out Rangers started on Aug. 1, tenure in charge at Van- second with 359. Southall really well,” Atkinson said. threats for the Lady Rang- there. I’m excited to see and they started the sea- degrift with a straight-set said the outside duo and “We’re just going to have ers, all of which had more how we can pull together.” son less than a week later. win over Austin Ander- senior setter Natalie Duff- to keep working hard to than 200 kills last season, Gore joins both setters Lamb said the turnaround son Monday night. After ield have been leaders be- make sure our fundamen- are gone via graduation. and the libero in return- spending a season as an fore, but she’s looking for tals are there. Just making Camryn Gore is the leading to the team this sea- See LISD, pg. 9 assistant, she was promot- them to step up in multi- ed to head coach when ple ways as seniors. Kelly Skidmore stepped Southall added there is down after last season. a group of talented soph- Calhoun highlights trio of acquisitions for Express “The things that were omores that will contrib- set forth and the tradi- ute and mentioned Annie By ZACH SMITH Dodgers’ organization as traded in the minors is a signed with the Brewers tions since the beginning Stadthaus and Delaney HCN Sports Editor the top prospect coming good thing. Someone real- organization in 2016 after of the school, I wanted Dilfer. back when the Rangers ly wants you in their sys- a brief stint in indepen- to keep in place,” South- “I’m looking for the Willie Calhoun was sit- sent ace Yu Darvish to Los tem. The city is great and dent ball and has been in all said. “Kelly ran things sophomores to step up,” ting on a couch watching Angeles last Monday. He’s I’ve heard so much about Double-A Bloxi ever since. very straight. There was she said. “I know they’re TV. Tayler Scott was eat- Texas’ No. 2 prospect ac- what’s going on around “There’s not much dif- no guessing what was go- young, but they’re playing ing lunch. Tyler Smith was cording to mlbpipeline. here. It’s probably one of ference between Double-A ing on. Sometimes other at a very competitive level waiting for a phone call. com. the best cities and stadi- and Triple-A,” Scott said. coaches can come in real- and I think it’s important All three players found Scott was a pitcher in ums I’ve been to in the mi- “Obviously the hitters up ly harsh in their approach to still compete. I don’t out in different ways, but the Milwaukee Brewers nors.” here will hit more mis- and I didn’t want to mess think age is an excuse.” the end result is still the organization that was ac- Scott had never ap- takes, but it’s the same up the dynamic.” Vandegrift continues same. They’re the newest quired when the Rangers peared in a Triple-A game game. I came up and just Southall is from Katy the pre-district schedule members of the Round sent Jeremy Jeffress to before he made his Ex- wanted to throw strikes and played volleyball at next Tuesday at Hendrick- Rock Express after joining Milwaukee. Smith was des- press debut on Monday, and execute my stuff and Cinco Ranch before going son. The Lady Vipers then the organization last week ignated for assignment by tossing a perfect 1-2-3 it worked out.” to Texas State to major in host back-to-back home around the July 31 MLB the Seattle Mariners after eighth inning. In his sec- Smith is the only one of math and minor in coach- games against Hyde Park trade deadline. making 10 appearanc- ond appearance on Friday, the three with big league ing. She coached the Aus- and 5A state finalist Ce- “It was a seven and a es in the big leagues and he heaved up two hits, but experience. He made his tin Juniors Volleyball Club dar Park on Aug. 22 and half hour drive and there was officially added to the didn’t allow a run, and had major league debut for the and was an assistant at Aug. 29. was traffic,” Calhoun, who Round Rock roster last two strikeouts. Mariners on July 2 and had Hays from 2011-2015. “I want to make sure drove from Oklahoma City Wednesday. The righty was born in three hits with one RBI and She was hired by Van- that the tradition of the to Round Rock, said. “I All three made their de- Johannesburg, South Afri- scored a pair of runs in ten degrift in 2016 and spent high school and the pro- picked my girlfriend up in buts as soon as they could ca and doesn’t like it if you MLB appearances. the year as one of Skid- gram was set,” Southall Dallas. It was a long drive and helped the Express assume he’s Australian Smith started two more’s assistant coaches. said. “With Vandegrift, it’s but it was nice. I went to win three of the first five based on his accent. games at third and one at The Lady Vipers made always the goal to make the ballpark and I didn’t games in August. He moved to Scotts- shortstop and is the main the playoffs last season the playoffs. I feel confi- find out I was traded until “You never really think dale, Arizona for his final replacement for Jason and finished second in the dent with the girls that we after the deadline.” anything like that will hap- two years of high school Martinson, who appeared district with the only two have and their attitude. The 22-year-old slugger pen to you,” Scott said. “It and was a fifth round pick district losses coming to They’re not going to set- joined the team from the was a huge surprise. Being of the Cubs in 2010. He See CALHOUN, pg. 8 champions Westlake. Van- tle.”

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Offi cer of City Council Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at ident, Rajeev Patel - Secretary, said corporation is Raymond GEPHART CUSTOM 190 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Pat Bryson Municipal STONE AND BRICK. Hall located at 201 N. Brushy Street in Leander, Texas. For Mark More - Director, Rakhi Rosario, President/CEO. Drive ways, patios, LAWN & GARDEN sidewalks, retain ing directions, or questions regarding the hearing, please contact Sarkar - Director, Jaimin Patel walls, plant ers and the City Secretary’s Offi ce at (512) 528-2743. The purpose - Director, Joseph Sukhendra more. Stone, brick, of this public hearing is to consider the amendment of land block or con crete. Call ACCENT use assumptions and a capital improvements plan and the - Director BE OUR FAN ON FACEBOOK! Darin, 512-259-6692 LANDSCAPING imposition of an impact fee. Any member of the public has or 512-554-6175. Year round the right to appear at the hearing and present evidence for or CL HOWTON maintenance. against the update. CONSTRUCTION Tree trimming & PUBLIC NOTICE See ad on front page trees, shrubs, sod The City of Leander recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 as submitted by the for our list of services. & beds installed. City Manager is available for public inspection at City Hall, located at 200 West Willis 512-296-4580 512-659-7200 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Street, Leander, Texas. Interested persons are invited to contact the City Secretary accent6770@ sbcglobal.net Sealed responses addressed to the Purchasing Department, at (512) 528-2743 or via e-mail at [email protected] to make arrangements to 150 City of Leander, 200 W. Willis St. Leander, Texas 78641, for: review the recommended budget. The recommended budget is also available on the ELECTRICAL COMPLETE City’s website www.leandertx.gov. VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) LAWN CARE FY 2017-18 Recommended Mowing, trimming, TELEPHONE SYSTEM NEED AN weedeating, edging, BUDGET SUMMARY Expenditures ELECTRICIAN? No blowing, hauling, will be received prior to 3:00 P.M., September 7, 2017 then be General Fund 35,961,585 job too small. Licensed leaf removal. publicly read aloud. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting will & insured. J. Patrick 512-751-8904 be held to fully acquaint Respondents with the unique needs Capital Project Funds 36,106,477 Roberts, 512-775- ask for Barry. 7941. M.E. #6263, of the City. The pre-solicitation meeting will be conducted on: Debt Service Fund 9,880,451 T.E.C.L. #31285 Special Revenue Funds 1,870,680 290 August 17th at 2:00 PM CT CedarParkElectric.com City Hall West Conference Room Internal Service Fund 535,500 Repair and installation HOUSE CLEANING 200 W. Willis Street specialist. 40 yrs. exp. Golf Fund 1,358,910 Leander, TX 78641 TECL #30942. Call Utility Fund 24,280,023 Johnny at 512-965- COOPER’S City seeks a turnkey System to include confi guration and in- 6789. CLEANING Utility Internal Service Fund 64,500 stallation of all components (servers, handsets, conference I am available for once Utility Capital Project Funds 18,395,260 a month and bi-weekly phones) and conversion from the city’s existing Mitel MiVoice 190 cleanings. I have over Offi ce 250 phone systems to the proposed System. Turnkey TOTAL All Funds 128,453,386 LAWN & GARDEN 20 years experience. solution shall involve interfacing with city’s phone provider (cur- References upon rently Logix Communications) as needed for DID and PRI infor- RECOMMENDED TAX RATE request. Call Nancy at mation. City will provide network wiring to designated headset Maintenance & Operations $0.361967 512-249-8925. Debt Service $0.215900 TREE SOLDIER locations connected to a PoE-capable switch. Solicitation docu- LAWN & I AM MAID FOR YOU ments may be downloaded from the City website at http://www. Combined Total Recommended $0.577867 per $100 valuation LANDSCAPE 30 years experience. leandertx.gov/rfps. Let our family take References available. care of your family, Call Michelle 512-259- for all of your tree 0891 or 512-844-0703. The following information is required: & landscape needs. NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF ORDER Call Stacy @ This budget will raise more total prop- 512-629-0329 410 ADOPTING RULES GOVERNING FREE ESTIMATES FURNITURE & GREAT WATER, WASTEWATER AND erty taxes than last year’s budget REFERENCES! DRAINAGE SERVICES AND JIM’S USED by $3,938,107 or 18.4%, and of that CATHEYS LAWN FURNITURE REGULATING PRIVILEGES ON CARE - All 600 South Bell Blvd., LAND AND EASEMENTS OWNED Landscaping Needs (HWY 183) Cedar amount, $2,650,371 or 67.3%, is tax - Mowing & Edging - Park, warehouse BY THE DISTRICT Tree Removal - Tree #201, (behind Jardin revenue to be raised from new prop- & Shrub Trimming Corona). Closed TO: THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE BLOCK - Sod Installation - Wednesdays. HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND TO ALL OTHER 512-573-6187. www. 512-331-4455 www. INTERESTED PERSONS: erty added to the tax roll this year. CatheysLawnCare. jimsused com furniture.com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of The Leander City Council will discuss CATHEYS Block House Municipal Utility District (the “District) has amend- TREE SERVICE ed its Order Adopting Rules Governing Water, Wastewater the budget at its regular meeting on 512-573-6187 and Drainage Services and Regulating Privileges on Land and Removal, trimming, ADVERTISE! Easements Owned by the District (the “Revised Rules”) to re- Thursday, August 17, 2017 and hold wood chipping, brush vise rules relating to the District’s drainage systems, including haul off. the discharge of unauthorized materials such as liquids, solids, www.CatheysTreeService. 259-4449 a public hearing at its regular meet- com grass or yard clippings, trash, construction materials, oils or grease into the drainage systems; drainage facility site inspec- ing on Thursday, September 7, 2017. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: tions; and the design, installation, and maintenance of erosion All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act control devices. Any person who violates the Revised Rules which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an will be subject to a penalty in the amount of $1,000 per violation. Both meetings will be held at 7:00 intention or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody Each day during which an unauthorized activity to discharge of children under 18. occurs will constitute a separate violation. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is p.m. at the Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of dis- The full text of the Revised Rules is on fi le in the principal offi ce crimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone 201 N. Brushy Street, Leander, Texas. number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. of the District, where it may be read by any interested persons. Page 8A • Hill Country News, Thursday, August 10, 2017 Leander considering mixed use town center Fun By The Numbers By RICHARD LEGGITT Community Reporter Like puzzles? Then you’ll love The Leander City Coun- sudoku. This cil held a workshop be- mind-bending fore their regular Thurs- puzzle will have day council meeting to you hooked from review a proposal for the the moment you development of a mixed square off, so use town center along sharpen your 183 just south of the San pencil and put Gabriel Parkway. your sudoku The public-private savvy to the test. partnership proposal, which is currently in the discussion stages and will have to be officially approved by the council, calls for a “vibrant mixed use urbanist town center” Here’s How It Works: that would include res- Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken idential, retail, parking, down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the landscaping and park numbers 1 through 9 must fi ll each row, column and box. Courtesy Image Each number can appear only once in each row, column space. Infrastructure costs are estimated at Preliminary plans for the Leander “District” are being considered by and box. You can fi gure out the order in which the the Leander City Council. No action was taken during the workshop. numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already $43 million. provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the Features such as shad- forward looking retail istic town centers in Den- easier it gets to solve the puzzle! ed bench areas, play- and residential buildings ver, Houston and Phila- grounds, dog parks and would be similar to futur- delphia.

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in 50 games for the Ex- a consistent spot on the press before his release field. He started the year on July 22. Martinson split in the infield for Oklaho- time with Will Middle- ma City, spending time at brooks at third base and second and third base, but blasted seven home runs spent the last 15 games in with a .208 average this left field. season. Since coming to Texas, After being designat- Rangers outfield coordina- ed for assignment, Smith tor Dwayne Murphy, who returned to Seattle to wait won six gold gloves as for a phone call. He said an outfielder from 1980- the biggest struggle is be- 1985, has been working ing forced to take some with him in the outfield. time off before jumping After working with Mur- right back in to face live phy, Calhoun will pull out pitching a note- again. book and CALENDAR OF “I’m I don’t look at it jot down EVENTS just try- as pressure. I try to everything August 10 ing to get have fun with it as he learned. Networking Connections used to “This 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Pat Bryson Hall, 201 N Brushy things,” much as I can. This guy is a Free event open to all. Join us for breakfast Smith is a kids game and to profes- and networking. “ 8:30 AM-Updates from the City of Leander said. “It’s play it at the highest sional in 9:00 AM-Roundtable Introductions a new sit- more ways No RSVP required. level is something uation be- that one,” August 19 I’m proud of. I don’t Old Town Summer Nights ing over Express 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM to a new feel pressure at all. manag- Old Town Leander, 100 N. Brushy St. team and er Jason Help celebrate the arrival of warmer weather I’m going to go out with Leander Old Town Summer Nights. new club- Wood said. Admission to the event is free. there and be myself.” house “He’s got August 22 this late a great Maximize your Membership — WILLIE CALHOUN Orientation For New & Existing Members in the idea at the 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM year. I’m plate and Hill Country Bible Church, Leander 11880 Old FM 2243 just trying to make the great discipline. This guy Please join us prior to the monthly lunch best of it. Hopefully there is going to be a player for a discussion for both new and existing members looking to learn more about the are some opportunities for a long time. There are beneﬁ ts of their Chamber membership. here. So far, so good.” certain guys that have a August 22 Calhoun comes in with knack for hitting. Willie’s Monthly Membership Lunch & Learn: Speed Networking the most hype, and he’s got that knack.” 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM backed that up with his The Dodgers will have a Hill Country Bible Church, Leander 11880 Old FM 2243 play over the last four first-hand look to see the This month’s Membership Luncheon is a games. kind of player they lost High-Speed Networking Event which means you will be seated in a row across from Since going hitless in when the Express go on another guest, each having one minute to his first game, the out- the road this week. The engage the other before moving down the row to the next guest. Don’t miss it! fielder has hit four home second stop on the 12- runs in the last four games game road trip is in Okla- August 23 Leander Women’s Network: Design a T-Shirt and collected eight RBIs. homa City where Calhoun 5:00 PM Between Round Rock and will get to group against In the Wild Graphics 200 Bagdad Road, #3, Leander, TX 78641 Oklahoma City, he is third his former teammates, Registration Options: in the Pacific Coast League including his best friend Leander Chamber Member ($30.00) Leander Chamber Non-Member ($40.00) with 27 home runs. Alex Verdugo. Join us for the Leander Women’s Network. “I don’t look at it as Both the Rangers and No long term commitments or requirements. Just come and have some fun! Ribbon Cuttings pressure,” he said. “I try to the Express are long shots This month’s event is hosted by have fun with it as much for the postseason. Round In the Wild Graphics. Register today, only 12 seats available. as I can. This is a kids Rock’s elimination num- August 24 game and to play it at the ber as of Monday night Cedar Park Nissan SCORE Workshop - HR101: highest level is something was eight games. So Cal- Employee Hiring and Retention July 20 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM I’m proud of. I don’t feel houn’s time in the minor Leander Chamber of Commerce pressure at all. I’m going leagues might be shorter & Visitors Center 100 N. Brushy, Leander, TX 78641 to go out there and be my- than expected when MLB This program prepares you to effectively self.” rosters expand on Sept. 1. deal with the “human” element and navigate While his bat is already “That would be sick,” the myriad of compliance issues when you Cedar Park Regional hire, ﬁ re, and retain employees. Best prac- one of the best on the he said. “That would be a tices, practical checklists and helpful “free” Medical Center resources are provided by a seasoned local Joint and Spine Center team, he’s still serving for dream come true.” HR professional. Aug. 2

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KELLEY, from pg. 1 CPRMC opens PROSECUTORIAL “TUNNEL VISION?” Dick told reporters he would not have brought orthopedic center charges against Kelley had he been District Attorney at the time. Dick said William- son County prosecutors at By NICK BROTHERS HCN Managing Editor that time, the Cedar Park Police Department and Kel- ley’s original defense attor- The Cedar Park Re- ney, Patricia Cummings, all gional Medical Center cel- exhibited “tunnel vision in ebrated the grand open- pushing this case to trial.” ing of its Joint and Spine Dick criticized his pre- Center on the fourth floor decessors in the Williamson of the hospital Aug. 1. County District Attorney’s The center’s specialized Office for going forward services are a unique pro- with Kelley’s prosecution gram in the greater Aus- Submitted Photo despite a lack of evidence, tin market, officials said. Cedar Park Regional Medical Center offi cials celebrate the grand saying the CPPD investiga- At the ribbon cutting opening of the Joint and Spine Center with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, tion was “wholly deficient.” ceremony, about 125 at- Aug. 1. Dick also alleged that with tendees were present, the evidence that was avail- including officials from includes a pre-operation patients and get them to able to her, Kelley’s defense the Cedar Park, Leander, class to prepare and ed- where they’re function- attorney should have been Liberty Hill, and Lago ucate patients for the ing at a level that they able to better defend her Vista chambers of com- surgery, said Stacey Wil- can safely go home,” Wil- client. Photo credit merce. Cedar Park May- liams, Orthopedics Coor- liams said. “The key part “We can and we must do With Williamson County sheriff ’s offi cers looking on, Greg Kelley em- or and board of trustees dinator. is we involve the family better,” Dick said. Kelley, braces his mother, Rosa, at the hearing into whether he was wrongly member Matt Powell was “Our concept is focus- because they’re going now 22, attended the hear- convicted last week. Rosa Kelley has fought for four years to help Kelley in attendance as well, and ing on the wellness of to be the caregivers at ing as did a large number of prove his innocence. spoke about the hospi- our patients,” she said. home.” his family and friends who tal’s importance in spark- “Patients come and meet There’s not a program have remained steadfastly the case, saying he believed Cummings side-by-side ing the economic growth us for a pre-op session like the Joint and Spine supportive of his claim of Kelley was treated unfairly photos of Kelley and McCa- of the region. about a month in advance Center in the city, said innocence. during the investigation. rty, who look very similar, Spanning 15 private so they can get their ex- Scott Smith, co-medical King, who also appeared Noting if he had been and the defense lawyer told rooms staffed with spe- pectations set up right.” director at Cedar Park to have been moved by the accused of something then, him, “We aren’t investigat- cialized nurses and phys- The center focuses on Regional Medical Center. three days of testimony in Mitchell said, “I would have ing that.” ical therapists, the new quality indicators, includ- “I’ve operated all over the the case, ruled that no bond been scared to death that I Dailey, the Cedar Park hospital wing will be ing length of stay, patient city, and there’s no wing would be set for Kelley im- could be in the same posi- detective who investigat- accepting new patients mobility, and patient sat- in any hospital dedicated mediately, saying instead tion.” ed the case prior to Kel- Monday, Aug. 7. isfaction. A majority of to joint and spine,” he she needed time to review Among other examples, ley’s trial, testified on the “(The center) is found- patients are able to be said. the evidence before making Mitchell said Chris Dailey, first day of the hearing ed on best practices for discharged in fewer than “Every single hospi- her decision. King request- the Cedar Park detective that he did not investigate quality orthopedic care two days, said Laura Bal- tal in the city will do a ed that all evidence be sub- investigating the case, did the possibility that anyone and exceptional satis- la, director of marketing. total joint replacement, mitted to the court by Aug. not look at Kelley or McCa- other than Kelley could faction, and is a very Many of the surger- but you might have eight 18. From there, King will rty’s phones or computers. have committed the child unique multidisciplinary ies patients in the center surgeons who do it eight make her recommendation Mitchell told the court he abuse crime. program in the Greater will typically undergo different ways,” Williams to the Texas Court of Crimi- found images he consid- When asked if he had Austin market,” said Brad are hip and knee opera- said. “That might be nal Appeals, who will deter- ered pornographic on Mc- conducted a thorough in- Holland, CEO. “Our Board tions. While many of the okay for that doctor and mine whether Kelley should Carty’s computer, which vestigation into the Kelley of Trustees, associates, patients the center antic- patient, but when you be exonerated or possibly included pictures of naked case by Williamson County physicians, and volun- ipates will be older than look at it from the whole be granted a new trial. children, some of which Mc- prosecutor Rene Gonzalez, teers were proud to be 60, there’s been a shift health care perspective Carty had attempted to de- Dailey said “Yes, sir.” present for this import- in mindsets in wellness and you start standard- TWO NEW SUSPECTS lete. A forensics expert said Dailey has been criticized ant milestone in Cedar where younger people izing methods so every- Texas Ranger Cody there were no such images for deleting emails about Park Regional Medical are seeking orthope- body’s doing things sim- Mitchell testified during the on Kelley’s phone or com- the case he exchanged with Center’s history.” dic surgeries, Williams ilar ways based on best hearing that while prosecu- puter. a Child Protective Services Part of the services said. practices, it’s lower cost tors and police zeroed in on Several witnesses said investigator. “I didn’t think supplied with the elec- “We take that 36 hours and better outcomes for Kelley, there were at least they had considered Mc- they contained any eviden- tive orthopedic surgeries or so with have with the patients.” two other suspects in the Carty a suspect from the tiary value,” Dailey told the case, including Jonathan beginning and others told court. McCarty, who lived with the court that they believed Tracey Anderson, the Kelley in the house where Patricia Cummings, Kelley’s mother of Kelley’s girl- the abuse is alleged to have attorney at time of his trial friend, said Cummings re- taken place. The Ranger and conviction, mishandled fused to investigate McCa- would not identify the third Kelley’s defense. rty as a possible suspect in suspect because the investi- A private investigator the case. She also told the gation is ongoing. who worked for Cummings court that Cummings had 2% CASH BACK Mitchell testified that, in when she was defending previously represented Mc- his opinion, the Cedar Park Kelley said he also was con- Carty’s family. Police Department made cerned and thought Cum- “It was a major concern,” more than a dozen lapses in mings had a conflict. The Anderson testified. “That Every Purchase. Every Time. procedure in investigating investigator said he showed was a red flag to me.”

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WITHDRAW, from pg. 1 SNYDER, from pg. 1 withdrew their applica- I’m the kind of person that does not tion on Aug. 1. They are like to miss opportunities. Since we were Some people take life now considering other in a state of giggleization, I forgot my way too seriously. If you potential sites they hope manners and responded back to him. to present at a later date, “This is the best,” I said, trying to hold know what to laugh at, said Brian Franco, vice back some giggles, “spaghetti I have ever president of real estate for eaten.” it certainly will Pet Paradise. Of course, the restaurant we were in medicate your soul to One of the main sourc- did not serve spaghetti in any shape, size “ es for noise concern in- or form. I just like to have a little bit of the point of joyfulness. ” cluded a nearby creek in fun while I’m eating. the region that homeown- To my great delight, without even —JAMES SNYDER ers claimed is an acous- blinking an eye, the manager said, “I’m tic amplifier for noise. Photo by NICK BROTHERS so glad because we’ve been saving that Russell Patronella, whose Russell Patronella makes his statement of opposition to Pet Paradise, spaghetti for the last six months just for ther used to say, is a penny in my pocket. home and private proper- a luxury dog kennel that was previously planned to be built about 100 you.” I took the ticket up to the cash register ty is about 100 feet south feet from his private property at a Cedar Park Planning and Zoning That was just the beginning of our to pay it and the cashier looked at it and from the planned Pet commision meeting, Tuesday July 18. joking back and forth. The patrons sur- said, “What’s this?” pointing to the dis- Paradise site, was a main rounding us were laughing and it was a count line on the ticket. She had no idea voice of opposition in the than in my entire adult biased assessment of the wonderful joke. He could give-and-take, what it was. process. life.” situation,” he said. “Mayor and I could give-and-take as well. I love it “It is,” I said, holding back as much of “Me and my neighbors Patronella said he Powell and Mayor Pro Tem when a plan comes together. my giggle as possible, “a discount on my are relieved,” he said. “The thought Cedar Park Mayor Kristyne Bollier’s respons- Our waitress came and served our meal for this evening.” protest was approximate- Matt Powell and Mayor Pro es to my emails was imme- meal and I still could not get away from “A discount?” she said quizzically, “a ly a four week process. I Tem Kristyne Bollier fully diate. Mayor Powell while my state of giggleization. Once I’m there, discount for what?” gathered more informa- understood the petition- on vacation corresponded it’s a hard road for me to back out. So I I could tell she was confused and so I tion about city govern- ers’ concerns. with me frequently and said to her, “I was just talking to your told her, “Michael, the manager, said if I ment in that time frame “They both gave an un- addressed my concerns.” manager, Michael, and he said if I men- told our waitress how lovely she looked tioned to you how lovely you look today tonight we would get a discount on our TOLL, from pg. 1 you would give me a discount on my bill.” bill.” All the patrons around us were laugh- I think that was the first time that ever During the Transporta- from Williamson County, Avery Ranch road and ing and she looked at me and said, “Okay, happened in that restaurant and I’m so tion committee meeting, Cedar Park and Leander handed the project to the I’ll talk to him about it and see what we glad it happened when we were celebrat- Rep. Larry Phillips said officials who came to- RMA as its first project in can do.” ing our birthday together. there are areas where there gether to agree upon and the region,” He said. “It I thought she was just joking and ev- We giggled all the way home that night shouldn’t be toll roads. plan the schematics with was a greenfield, we were erybody around us was laughing and gig- and I was reminded of one of my favorite “Even if you build these the understanding US 183 a brand new agency, it was gling about it. Bible verses. “A merry heart doeth good lanes, they’re not going to was the alternative to the our first project with no Then, she brought the bill for our birth- like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth be enough to solve the faster toll road. backstop, we were going day supper. As I looked at it, I noticed the bones” (Proverbs 17:22). problems you have in that Constructing the ac- to the credit markets try- there was a discount line on our ticket. Some people take life way too serious- area,” Phillips said. “We’re cess roads could cost $500 ing to make this work. At The discount was for one cent. I looked at ly. If you know what to laugh at, it certain- going to have to invest million that isn’t available, the very beginning it was it, showed it to my wife and we both burst ly will medicate your soul to the point of more money in the state Heiligenstein said. touch and go. And it was out laughing. A penny discount, as my fa- joyfulness. for transportation.” Heiligenstein said there a severe floodplain area The Mobility Author- were a variety of reasons near Brushy Creek.” ity’s Executive Director why the Avery Ranch por- If passed, HB 361 TROXELL, from pg. 3 Mike Heiligenstein gave tion was left with no ac- would take effect in De- testimony during the com- cess road. cember. The Committee library space to host Finals Week Fren- older counterparts. Glenn High School mittee hearing as well. He “This was the very first on Transportation said zy. Staff kept the space open until 9 has far fewer square feet and 17 few- said the roadway today segment for the depart- they would look into the p.m. for two days and offered snacks er classroom than the high school built is a culmination of effort ment from SH45 to about issue more in the interim. for students who gathered to fin- just eight years prior, which saves on ish semester projects and study for utilities, supplies and maintenance ex- final exams. penses year after year. These schools are intentionally de- I would invite you to visit one of our For A Limited Time Only… signed with more upholstered furniture, newer schools, to see the lively activi- bean bag chairs and small group tables, ty of students throughout the campus BURGER of the MONTH! creating an inviting, comfortable envi- experiencing hands-on learning and col- ronment for student-led study. 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Your guide to Leander ISD A special publication of • District calendar • Sports tickets with the cooperation of • Bus stops, school contact information and more! Welcome back to the best year yet

See Dr. Troxell’s made time to read a book or dent learning. This year, and district this year. regular column on our two. for the next several years, we Some schools may look or Teachers and staff have expect to add about 1,100 feel a little more comfortable Schools page for been hard at work in the new students to our LISD upon your return, as our fa- updates on the weeks leading up to the first family. cilities staff has been hard at district and more! day of school, readying our As a product of this con- work this summer painting, facilities, hiring new team tinued growth, 2017-18 will replacing carpet, repairing DAN TROXELL members, participating in mark the opening of Akin El- HVAC units and installing LISD SUPERINTENDENT trainings, preparing curric- ementary in Leander, as well new kitchen equipment. As I am so excited to welcome I hope everyone had a won- ulum and planning campus as the inaugural junior class careful stewards of your tax- everyone back — or to wel- derful summer break, made goals. at Glenn High School. We payer dollars, we understand come some for the first time memories with friends and We are eager to see our will also add 84 new teach- — to another outstanding family, explored our beauti- classrooms filled once again ing, counseling and support school year in Leander ISD! ful community and hopefully with the lively activity of stu- positions throughout the See TROXELL, pg. 4 Page 2B • Hill Country News, Thursday, August 10, 2017 LISD launches INCubatoredu

Submitted Report WHAT IT IS

This fall, Leander ISD will be launching INCubatoredu is an opportunity for INCubatoredu, a unique entrepreneurship LISD students to learn from local program that brings authentic, real-world entrepreneurs, develop products or learning to life by inviting in local entrepre- services, and pitch their ideas for neurs to teach high school students busi- potential funding. ness start-up skills. Vista Ridge High School will be the first LISD high school to implement this program in the 2017-18 school year. Over the a “Shark Tank”-like panel for feedback and span of two semesters, students will work potential funding to assist their business in teams and learn by doing. In their teams, ventures with the end-goal of advancing to they will collaboratively create and fully de- the second year of the program, ACCELer- velop their own product or service, with the atoredu. guidance of entrepreneurs and business ex- Community members can support the perts who will serve as volunteer coaches program in a variety of ways: volunteering and mentors. to be a coach or mentor or by donating Students will develop a Business Model funds through the Leander ISD Educational Canvas, gain market input, and iterate all Excellence Foundation. elements to improve their product or ser- For more information on the INCuba- vice, all while learning foundational busi- toredu program, visit bit.ly/INCubatoredu- ness topics, such as marketing, accounting, VRHS. To volunteer, please contact Vista web development, customer segmentation, Ridge High School’s community champion legal aspects and more. volunteer, Paul Deere, at Paul.Deere.117@ At the end of the year, students will gmail.com or email incubatoredu.vrhs@le- have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to anderisd.org. How to sign up for TX Connect

Submitted Report • On the txConnect page, click on “New txConnect User.” Leander ISD uses txConnect, a web • You will need your child(ren)’s Stu- portal, to give parents the ability to view dent Portal ID Number in order to com- their child’s grades, assignments (grades plete the process. 2-12), attendance, immunizations, STA- AR/EOC scores and discipline informa- STEP TWO tion online. Research has shown that • On the summary page click on the students tend to perform better in school “settings” button. when their parents are actively involved • Click on the “register button.” in their learning, and so LISD is commit- • Once you have successfully entered txConnect page. date and print the forms that are includ- ted to providing parents with the infor- your email address and entered the code When logging onto the txConnect ac- ed in the first-day-of-school packet. First- mation they need to be engaged in their sent to your email, check the “request count, there is the option to view and day packets will be available online Aug. child’s education. Parents must complete electronic report cards and IPR.” print children’s Interim Progress Report 15. Those with account questions can a two-step process to create a new txCon- After successfully creating an account, (IPR) and report card through txConnect click on “Frequently Asked Questions” on nect account. Simply follow these instruc- txConnect keeps parents informed on instead of receiving one through the mail the txConnect page. tions: their child’s performance by automatical- or in a Wednesday Folder. The grade re- LISD is striving to give families the ly alerting them of unexcused absences, ports received through txConnect will tools they need to support their child’s STEP ONE assignment grades and failing averages. look identical to those that are mailed academic progress. Parent involvement • Go to www.leanderisd.org. To manage alert settings, select the “How home and will be replaced every grading has a significant impact on the child’s • Under the “QuickLinks” section, se- do I set up/turn off automatic alerts for period when a new report is produced. achievement, both in school and through- lect “txConnect.” absences or failing grades?” link on the Using txConnect, parents can view, up- out life.

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Řʃ#CTXWOOSH Hill Country News, Thursday, August 10, 2017 • Page 3B Leander ISD athletic family pass is available Submitted Report

The Leander ISD Athletics Department has announced the sale of the “Family Pass.” This annual pass will al- JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Calendar Key low immediate family into all S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Student/Teacher Holiday LISD regular 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Staff Dev./Student Holiday season sport- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ing events, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PLC Summit with the ex- 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 New to LISD Staff Dev. ception of var- 28 sity football 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 [ 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 [ ] First/Last Day of School 30 31 games. Bad Weather Makeup Day* Family Proposed Testing Dates passes are $80 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER each, with one ER Early Release Day - All levels S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S pass issued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 ER Early Release Day - HS Only per purchase. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Last Day, 6-Weeks Period Passes can 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 be purchased Last Day, 9-Weeks Period 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 ER ER 20 21 22 23 online, where a 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 italic First/Last Day Semester - Ele. small processing fee will be 31 bold First/Last Day Semester - Sec. assessed. Fam-

ily Passes pur- JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Important Dates chased online S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S PLC Summit ...... Aug. 18, 22 will be mailed 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 First Day of School ...... Aug. 28 to the recip- 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Labor Day ...... Sept. 4 ient’s home Columbus Day ...... Oct. 9 address or 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Fall Break ...... Nov. 20-24 can be picked 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Winter Break ...... Dec. 20-Jan. 3 up from the 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MLK Day ...... Jan. 15 LISD Athlet- Presidents Day ...... Feb. 19 Spring Break ...... March 12-16 ics Depart- APRIL MAY JUNE Student/Teacher Holiday .... March 30 ment office at S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Bad Weather Makeup Day ....April 23 202 W. South 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Bad Weather Makeup Day .... May 25 St. in Leander. Regu- Memorial Day ...... May 28 lar office hours have 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 ER ER ] 9 Last Day of School ...... June 8 resumed. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Family Passes can also be 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Proposed Testing Dates purchased at the Athletics 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 TAKS Exit Level Testing ... Oct. 16-19 Department office at 202 W. *Bad Weather Makeup days are holidays unless the assigned day is needed due to bad weather, which will be communicated in advance. STAAR (high school only) .....Dec. 4-8 South St. in Leander between TAKS Exit Level Testing ....March 5-8 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Checks and STAAR ...... April 10-13 cash will be accepted. All leanderisd.org facebook.com/leanderisd @leanderisd 512-570-0000 STAAR ...... May 7-18 checks must have a driver’s license and telephone number. Lost or damaged cards will not be reissued. For more information about the Family Pass, contact the Athletics office at 512-570-0166. Page 4B • Hill Country News, Thursday, August 10, 2017

TROXELL, from pg. 1 that diligent maintenance petition with Cedar Park Ridge will also return to ination, to FFA, to track Again, on behalf of all teachers and staff in is key to keeping our facil- High School coming into defend its title, as well as and field, one of my first ities in safe, working order the season state-ranked our three state runner-up impressions when I joined Leander ISD, I want to tell you how excited for generations of LISD in both football and band, teams from Vandegrift. LISD last fall was how full we are for the coming school year! We have big students. and with Glenn, Leander, And I know Cedar Park’s the stands were at every things in store for our students, and we have big I have seen some stu- Vandegrift, Rouse and runner-up and Rouse’s single game, match and expectations of them in return. dents already returning Vista Ridge high schools Elite Eight volleyball teams event — by parents and “ to our high schools for all gearing up for another are already setting their community members — Dr. DAN TROXELL, LISD Superintendent band and football camps. competitive season. sights on going all the way alike. I continue to be so This year promises to be The state champion this year. impressed by the level of an exciting year of com- robotics team at Vista From Destination Imag- support our students re- class, every day, ready coming school year! We ceive on all sides by our to learn. have big things in store community, and I look As we near the start of for our students, and we forward to another year of a new school year, I would have big expectations of joining you to cheer them encourage you and your them in return. on. family to set attendance I look forward to meet- But before students expectations now, to en- ing even more of you can participate, they sure your children under- this year, joining you have to show up — at- stand what a priority their on-campus, in the stands, tendance matters, every education is. Start pre- at community meetings single day. In order for paring for back to school and Board meetings and students to take advan- now so that all our stu- everywhere in between. tage of all the programs dents are ready to hit the Leander ISD is truly an we offer, in order to build ground running on their exemplary coalition of the foundation for their first day back. students, educators and bright futures and in or- Again, on behalf of all stakeholders, working to- der for LISD to have ev- teachers and staff in Lean- gether to build the bright ery resource to make that der ISD, I want to tell you future of our community. possible, they must be in how excited we are for the Here’s to 2017-18!

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