July 4 Firework celebrations safety and across guidelines for the county the holiday Page 10 Page 3 Vol. 145 No. 7 GEORGETOWN, TEXAS n JUNE 30, 2021 One Dollar Capacity crowd cheers rodeo’s return 3,300 turn out for Jarrell’s first major live event post-Covid

By CHRISTOPHER DE LOS SANTOS event, said Mayor Larry Bush. “This rodeo is the most excit- As the sun crawled toward the ing event for our citizens,” said western horizon Saturday after- Mr. Bush. “We are very happy noon, vendors and caterers at they returned. The rodeo brings the Williamson County Sheriff ’s out the goodness in the commu- Posse Rodeo in Jarrell restocked nity and it has events to please for another capacity crowd. every age.” Trailers carried broncos, In addition to bucking bron- steers, bulls, and barrel racing cos, wild steers, barrel racers, horses toward the arena, while calf ropers, and bull riders, after Posse Captain Chris Mattice, sundown, mutton bustin’ is a big together with his officers and attraction. other Posse members, prepared “Mutton bustin’ is a real for the drill team ceremony and crowd pleaser,” said Posse cor- the rodeo. poral Jammie Swanks. The city and residents could Families brought their ele- not be more excited to have the mentary school-age children rodeo there for the second time to sign up for all the Mutton in Jarrell and the 77th annual Continued on 11

Kase Alff, 4, of Jarrell, enjoys a snow cone treat on a

warm evening at the 77th Annual Williamson County SHARP ANDY BY PHOTOS Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo. Bareback rider Shawn Perkins of Roberts, Montana, competes on Friday.

‘I was there, I remember when they came.’ Georgetown Holocaust survivor recounts story behind man charged library’s ‘13 Jewish Driver’s Licenses’ exhibit with murder By KATE THURMOND Inge Stanton describes the By CHRISTOPHER DE LOS SANTOS After a year of waiting, the house where Georgetown Public Library is she lived as a A Georgetown man hosting a traveling exhibit of was indicted on a mur- 13 recently discovered Jew- child in Lichtenfels. A der charge Thursday ish driver’s licenses that were in connection to his confiscated — along with their photo on her wife’s February 19 dis- owners’ automobiles, homes father’s banner appearance. and worldly goods — in the in the exhibit Travis Hall, 48, of lead up to and during World shows her as Georgetown, was in- War II. a baby, as well dicted on a first de- The story behind the licens- as a picture of gree murder charge JULIE HALL es lays out the early stages of the apartment for allegedly striking Missing since one family’s experience of the building where and killing his wife February 19 and Holocaust, starting in a small she grew up. Julie Hall, 47, also of presumed dead. Bavarian town — but perhaps Georgetown, with a even more astounding is the wrench and with a tale of what happened after blunt object, court records show. the discovery of the licenses A Williamson County grand jury re- in 2017. turned the indictment. The charge car- The 13 driver’s licenses ries a punishment of up to 99 years in — found in an envelope by a prison, if Mr. Hall is convicted.

Continued on 12 THURMOND KATE A Williamson County judge set the bail at $1 million bond for the charge, jail records show. Ms. Hall was last seen alive on Feb- ruary 19, according to Mr. Hall’s arrest GISD’s STAAR declines mirror state’s affidavits. She was reported missing after she did not go to work as a special education teacher’s aide on February 22 Texas Ed Commissioner: ‘Painfully clear’ pandemic had statewide negative impact on learning at Howard Norman Elementary School in Hutto. By KATHERINE ANTHONY ficials say Covid-19 is the rea- creased from 2019 across all ruptions caused by Covid-19 Ms. Hall’s remains have not been re- son why. subject areas and grade levels. during the 2020-21 school year. covered, according to a press release As in the majority of school The Texas Education Agen- STAAR was not administered “It is painfully clear that the from the Georgetown Police Depart- districts across Texas, George- cy released scores of the 2021 in 2020 due to the statewide pandemic had a very negative ment. town ISD’s scores on the 2021 State of Texas Assessments pandemic-related shutdown impact on learning,” TEA Ed- Mr. Hall has been held in the William- STAAR tests dropped com- of Academic Readiness (STA- of schools. ucation Commissioner Mike son County Jail since his February 26 pared to 2019, the last year that AR) late last week. Statewide, On Monday, TEA placed the Morath said in a statement. arrest on two charges of tampering with tests were administered. scores show Texas students blame for the decline in state- “Now, we have full assessment or fabricating evidence in the disappear- State and local education of- “not meeting grade level” in- wide scores on learning dis- Continued on 5 ance of Ms. Hall, jail records show. Bail for each charge was set at $500,000. Mr. Hall’s February 26 arrest was on third degree felony charges of allegedly Volumetric water rates tampering with blood evidence in his (per 1,000 gallons) New water rates apartment and on his tools in connection with the investigation into his wife’s dis- Gallons Cost in effect appearance. He also allegedly lied to in- vestigators about his wife’s whereabouts. 0-7,000 $1.85 Each charge carries from two to 10 years 7,001-15,000 $2.75 in state prison, if Mr. Hall is convicted. 15,001-25,000 $4.80 Follow the 2-day per week watering schedule ©2021 Williamson County Sun 25,000 and more $8.40 City of Georgetown | water.georgetown.org 2 The Williamson County Sun, June 30, 2021 Leaving children, pets in cars during Summer heat is dangerous

As many residents pre- many things, including ex- Children and elders pare for Independence Day treme temperatures,” DPS should not be left alone in and summertime activi- Director Steven McCraw vehicles, no matter the cir- ties, the Texas Department said. “Heat-related injuries cumstance, public safety of Public Safety (DPS) is and deaths are often pre- officials warn. urging Texans to take extra safety precautions to avoid heat-related dangers. I DPS advises people to n just 10 minutes, the temperature take extra precaution on inside a vehicle can increase by behalf of vulnerable peo- ple like children and the 20 degrees when not in operation. elderly. So far in 2021, two chil- dren in the U.S. have died ventable, and we all need Children are more vul- from heat-related deaths, to be vigilant in protecting nerable to heatstroke, be- according to noheatstroke. ourselves and others.” cause their body tempera- org. In 2020, 24 children According to the Nation- tures rise three to five times died. Texas has the most al Highway Traffic Safety faster than those of adults, pediatric vehicle deaths in Administration, in just 10 officials said. Cracking or the country from 1998 to minutes, the temperature rolling down a window 2020, with 132. inside a vehicle can in- makes little difference in “Children are more crease by 20 degrees when reducing the rising tem- susceptible than adults to not in operation. perature in a vehicle.

Golf championships slated at area private clubs nce again, and throughout. Berry Creek’s senior divisions for Forest Creek test Hole-in-one with a return Barnhart posted men and women will be compet- Forest Creek Golf Course in Berry Creek CC: June 24 — Lee to some degree 142, good for a one- ing for honors. Round Rock, which debuted a Bundy, No. 17 at 150 yards, 7-iron; of normalcy, stroke victory over Sun City’s courses, which be- totally renovated and updated witnesses were Mike Swayze, the champion- the par-70 layout. In came private in January, will course a couple years ago, is again Regan Heitz and Terry Genen- Oship golfing season at winning the title, he be holding the men’s champion- hosting a significant amateur bacher. Georgetown’s four pri- noted that his putting ships in early September. The event in July. vate clubs begins next was working well. trio includes Legacy Hills and The annual Centex Amateur Future events week. In the women’s White Wing, both of which were Championship will be contested July 1–4. LPGA Tour, Volun- First up is George- championship, it was designed by World Golf Hall of over the city layout on the week- teers of America Classic, Old town Country Club, a repeat for a former Fame member Billy Casper, and end of July 17. American Golf Club, The Colony. which has been opera- Georgetown High Cowan Creek. There are two 36-hole catego- July 6–9. 100th Women’s Texas tional since the 1920s. THE TEXAS School Eagle golfer The Sun City women’s champi- ries in which a golfer can com- Open, River Crest CC, Fort Worth. Their championships Jennifer Aranda. She onship tournament will be played GOLFER pete. They are the championship July 8–11. Cimarron Hills Golf for both women and shot 153 and captured in early October. division and the age 50 and more & CC, Bear Invitational. men is set for the her seventh club title. Cimarron Hills Golf and Coun- Doug Kienitz mature category. July 10–11. Georgetown CC, weekend of July 11–12. Aranda won from try Club, a course that debuted in Last year’s champion was Club Championships for men and Last year’s cham- 2011 to 2013, in 2015 2003 under the guidance of World Round Rock resident Ethan Mill- women. pionship offered a neat mix of and then again from 2018 to 2020. Golf Hall of Fame member Jack er who shot a 147. Miller won by July 15–18. The Open, Royal St. winners. The man was a first-tim- Nicklaus, occurs in early Septem- a single stroke over fellow local Georges, Sandwich, England. er, and the woman had captured Club championships ber. The senior club titles for men golfer Cole Esau. The flight played July 16–18. Seventh annual Mill multiple championships. The next private club champi- and women will be played in Oc- from the tips at some 7,200 yards. Creek 2-man, Mill Creek GC, Sal- David Barnhart, a member onships in Georgetown are set for tober. In the senior division, Chris ado. for some five years, captured his Berry Creek in August. And finally, the junior club Hartenstein of Austin posted 143 July 17–18. Central Texas Ama- first title over the circuitous and Those competitions occur the championship honors at Cimar- to claim the title. He also won that teur Championship, Forest Creek hilly layout, which also features weekend of August 6 for both men ron Hills will tee off in early De- by a single stroke. GC, Round Rock. the San Gabriel River flowing and women. The next weekend, cember. [email protected].

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We hope you enjoy them! Georgetown Sertoma Club & City of Georgetown The Williamson County Sun, June 30, 2021 3 YMCA summer camp East View High School grad could be programs spread to the country’s top teen chef west Georgetown Awards watch party will be held Wednesday night BY KATE THURMOND until earlier this year that they were able to formally Claire OShoney, an East A new summer camp explore it. View High School 2021 through the YMCA of “It’s a really beautiful ad- graduate and a top three Greater Williamson County dition to west Georgetown,” finalist in a National Culi- aims to serve the booming she said. “We’re always ex- nary Arts competition, will area of west Georgetown. cited about partnerships learn on Wednesday wheth- The all-day camp offers at the Y, especially when er she’s the top teen chef in outdoor activities to chil- there’s commonalities in the nation. dren in Georgetown, and our missions. When we An awards watch party is situated in the area west started talking to Well- will be hosted that eve- of I-35. The camp, named spring, it was just too excit- ning at the Georgetown Camp Brightwell after ing not to pursue.” ISD Hammerlun Center philanthropists George and Camp Brightwell opened for Leadership & Learning Barbara Brightwell, is host- its doors a little over a boardroom from 6:30-7:30 ed on Wellspring Church’s month ago, and Ms. Phelps p.m. 11-acre campus. It features said it has developed into a The competition is spon- all the best summer camp full-fledged experience with sored by the Family Career activities the YMCA has to the staff and volunteers. It and Community Leaders of offer, including swimming, was particularly impactful America (FCCLA). field trips, archery, high to her to see the opening After placing first at both ropes and crafts. day, as the pandemic made the regional and state lev- According to Extension planning difficult. els, Ms. OShoney competed Director Cathleen Phelps, “Coming out of Covid at nationals against the best the YMCA recognizes that with our volunteers and teen chefs from each state. children in the area need community, the first day Last week, FCCLA placed access to programs closer was one of those moving Claire in the top three at to them. moments in life,” she said. nationals, making her one CLAIRE OSHONEY “You’d have to be obliv- “We’re super excited to see of the top teen chefs in EVHS student Claire OShoney finds out her national ranking on Wednesday. ious not to recognize the where this goes for many America. substantial building out years to come.” “Getting third would be Ms. OShoney said. ti, or, depending on her na- Bernardin. that way,” she said. “We There are six weeks left absolutely incredible, and She said she is deciding tional placement, moving Ms. OShoney’s cook- know there’s a large pock- in the camp’s operations, anything beyond that is just between studying food sci- to New York City to study ing journey can be fol- et of need in that area, and and interested parents are a blessing beyond what I ences and technology at at the Culinary Institute of lowed on Instagram we’re honored to fill that.” allowed to pick and choose could have ever imagined,” Texas A&M Corpus Chris- America and to intern at Le @little.blonde.chef. Ms. Phelps said that the which week their child par- Wellspring site lent itself ticipates in. perfectly to the camp, with The day starts at 7 a.m. the groves of trees and ac- and runs until 6 p.m. Mon- cess to swimming holes. day through Friday. For The idea to use the cam- more information or regis- pus for a camp program tration, visit the YMCA of Local ordinances prohibit fireworks had been on the table for a Greater Williamson County while, she said, but it wasn’t at www.ymcagwc.org. Officials say to leave launching fireworks to the professionals

See county fireworks displays on Page 10 NICHOLAS CICALE The San Gabriel River runs through Georgetown. Survey asks residents for feedback on city waterways, watershed protection

The City of Georgetown just great recreation spots, has launched a survey to they also serve as homes determine the public’s base to hundreds of species knowledge about stormwa- and provide drinking wa- ter, water quality, and relat- ter from, through, and to ed city-run programs. Georgetown and other com- In the survey, the city munities in the area,” said asks respondents to eval- Tiffany Spicer, Georgetown uate the water quality of stormwater management popular waterways, includ- coordinator. “It’s important BANKING ing Blue Hole Park, Lake we know people’s under- Georgetown, and other ar- standing of these systems, eas along the San Gabriel their impacts, and our SHOULD River. The survey also asks programs, so we can work residents how familiar they together to protect these are with city stormwater critical resources.” BE SIMPLE, programs, as well as how The survey is available waste and household activ- online through July 16. It ities can impact a waterway. can be accessed on the city’s DON’T LET IT The survey will help the website at transportation. city shape future commu- georgetown.org/storm-wa- nication and education ter-plan, or through Survey STRESS YOU programs to help residents Monkey as www.survey- preserve water quality in monkey.com/r/x9bbqj2. Georgetown. The survey should take OUT. “Our waterways, like between five to 10 minutes Lake Georgetown and the to complete. San Gabriel River, aren’t — Nicholas Cicale Whether business or personal, First Texas makes banking simple. Call us or visit us in-person to find out how we can help make you and your finances stress-free. Early advertising deadline WE PUT YOUR BANKING FIRST! The Sun office will be closed on Friday, July 2. Reserve space for the Sunday, July 4 paper by Noon on Wednesday, June 30. Call 512-930-4824 or email [email protected].

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My first job: TCB at CVS CLARK THURMOND — LINDA SCARBROUGH Publishers “Takin’ care of business and in pay — from $2.30 to $2.65 an Kathryn Manasco, General Manager .... [email protected] Nicholas Cicale, Managing Editor ...... [email protected] workin’ overtime!” hour — and a key to the front Matthew Brake, Production Manager [email protected] Kate Thurmond, Reporter ...... [email protected] achman Turner Over- door. Sometimes I’d be making Dawn Steele, Advertising ...... [email protected] Katherine Anthony, Reporter ...... [email protected] drive’s hit played from the the morning’s first pot of cof- Rodney Schwartz, Lead Pressman ...... 512-930-4824 Christopher De Los Santos, Reporter [email protected] portable radio plugged fee. Other times I’d be walking into a socket in the CVS or driving a bank deposit to the manager’s office. Phil was night drop. I ordered stock and Bthe manager. It was the week of wrote out work schedules. It Christmas, 1975, and he was the was important not to be afraid What’s It? #5 first boss I ever had. It was the of learning something new. first job I ever had. We were busy. Delivery days were the best. Really busy. Coffee and the antic- MELANCHOLY Manager Phil and I would un- ipation of cash bonuses carried load cardboard boxes and plas- us through our 12-hour shifts. PARADISE tic totes from the 18-wheel truck Looking through a glass win- pulled up to a dock at our back dow down toward the store be- Brad Stutzman door. Occasionally I’d be as- low, I watched holiday shoppers signed to ride from store to store, scurrying up and down aisles, with the driver, helping unload loading up on gift goodies like at each stop along the way. ants at a picnic. They could not see in, to- More often, though, Phil and I would fin- ward me. But I could see out, toward them. ish our load and then join the driver for cof- The music played on — “takin’ care of fee at a nearby diner. We’d sit at the count- business, every day; takin’ care of business, er, the three of us, enjoying our coffee and every way” with shoppers seeming to move doughnuts. I’d snag an Old Gold from Phil’s in time with the song. I took a sip of black coffee from a white pack. Lighting it up and thinking, with deep Styrofoam cup, running a thumb through satisfaction: “I am a working man, sitting a stack of the neatly stacked dollars that with and equal to other working men. I have would go into our next bank deposit. bought this cup of coffee with wages I have And I, now on the job for all of six months, earned.” thought to myself: “This is some kinda cool It takes all kinds gig.” We were takin’ care of business. And wor- From the summer of 1975 through the oday we offer “What’s It?” #5 as a sort Brian writes, “ ... The Delaney at George- kin’ overtime. fall of 1978, when I left for my first full-time of preview of coming attractions. town Village ... is located on the 24 acres newspaper job, I worked for and with all Although the place is not in George- in Georgetown Village that was originally Learning to work kinds of people. town, something like it soon will be. planned in 1997 to be developed as a mixed- It was all so long ago, those three years I I survived being robbed at one store, and Do you know #5? Do you remember use town center with first floor shops and worked at a cluster of four CVS pharmacies being propositioned by a lonely married Thow it relates to Georgetown? If so, send residential units above. The demand for in Broome County, New York. I was a sea- woman at another. The robbery made the your answer to [email protected]. Put mixed-use retail/office development never soned store veteran and assistant manager next day’s newspaper. The proposition, “WI#5” in the subject line. And don’t for- materialized.” — all of age 19 — when I left for the feast which I declined, did not. get to include your name! We mention this — Clark Thurmond or famine world of newspaper advertising A middle-aged pharmacist turned me because sometimes we get cryptic entries sales. on to Frank Sinatra songs. A younger one from persons unknown. From correct en- That first job didn’t prepare me for every- counseled me never to buy cheap condoms. tries we’ll draw one name and that person thing I’d ever face in the working world. But One manager made a lot of noise about will get the good ol’ Sun for a year. it laid a foundation in the way only a good how he didn’t want a Black man on his crew. Last week’s drawing winner is Dan Mc- first job can. The Black man, working full-time while Neil, who is the only person who sometimes I’m thinking of that now, as young peo- attending college, did not own a car. More enters the contest by showing up at the of- ple everywhere are starting their summers than once I gave him a ride home to his wife fice. The place is The Delaney at George- with the eye-opening experience of landing and baby. He carried himself with dignity town Village. The retirement center didn’t that first paying job. at all times. start that way as told by Brian Orgego, who So very much has changed, since the sum- One manager didn’t bathe as often as he enters the contest regularly and who con- mer of 1975 when I filled out a job applica- should have. Another, with an Ivy League stantly amazes us by how much he knows tion with clipboard, paper and pen. There at diploma to his name, seemed to resent the about many of the places around George- CVS — and I presume every other pharma- rest of us. town. cy — druggists who chose to smoke did so Yet another kept a bottle of booze in his even while filling prescriptions. Condoms office safe and there was toasting all around were kept behind the pharmacy count- when we closed up one Christmas Eve. er, as if they were controlled substances. Groups of us would gather at summer Young men, feigning nonchalance but cot- Letters festivals, sitting at picnic tables piled high ton-mouthed with nerves, had to work up with steamed clams. One year we rented an enough courage to ask for them. outdoor ice rink for our Christmas party But much has not changed. And proba- and a pretty cashier told me I was a good bly never will. Just as we go to school for kisser. Restore Music on the Square the life-long experience of learning how to I look back now, across the decades, with learn, so too do we take our first jobs in or- more than a little wistful nostalgia. But not Our city’s Music on the Square program The event also drew attendees from sur- der to learn how to work. was cancelled this year, due in part to un- rounding communities. It was an oppor- with rose-colored glasses. The manager certainties brought on by Covid. Now that tunity for them to see why we say George- Working man’s pride who kept a bottle in his office was eventu- health threats have been diminished and town has “The most beautiful town square Show up on time. Know what’s expected ally fired for drinking on the job. The phar- life is returning to normal, this musical in Texas” and is a such a delightful place to of you and follow through. Don’t wait to macist who loved Sinatra songs took his treasure should be restored. visit, shop and dine. be asked to do what needs doing, and don’t own life. Music on the Square brought friends, Our Music on the Square program is one always expect to be thanked for just doing Despite all my teenage chest-thumping families and their children together for an of the cultural events that defines George- your job. about being a working man who earned evening of musical enjoyment. Perform- town and makes it such an enjoyable place That first summer, and in the time that his own keep, I really didn’t know any- ers were often our friends and neighbors, to live. Let’s make sure we bring it back to followed, I helped unload delivery trucks, thing about what real responsibility was including young aspiring musicians mak- its rightful place in community. stocked shelves, and worked cash registers. all about. ing their first public appearance. The event GLEN WATKINS I vacuumed carpets, cleaned restrooms, and But it was honest work that I performed strengthened our sense of community. Shumard Peak Road picked up parking lot trash. with honesty. There are worse things that A promotion brought a significant bump can be said about first jobs. Or any others.

lets, lawn chairs, and coolers to enjoy a Families sorely miss few hours in the cool shade of the east side lawn of the Courthouse and listen to a va- Letters Music on the Square riety of musicians. The kids loved to dance It was with great disappointment to to the music, play chase, etc. dent Donald Trump, who once held one of read of the announcement that the City of Guess that was not enough for whomev- Military must pass the legal profession’s most prestigious jobs, Georgetown was canceling “Music on the er the powers that be want to attract to the was suspended Thursday from practicing Square” for the summer months. downtown Square. Families miss out on same tests to vote law in New York State by an appellate court On Friday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for a exposure to a little local music. Like many young men in the 1960s, I that found he made ‘demonstrably false few weeks during the hot summer months It’s a sad time. served my country in Vietnam. My wife and misleading statements’ about the 2020 there was free “family” entertainment. BETTY LUEDECKE had to show a driver’s license, marriage election. In a ruling released following dis- Families and friends came with their pal- Breckenridge Street certificate, Social Security card and birth ciplinary proceedings, the court conclud- certificate to receive my military benefits. ed that ‘there is uncontroverted evidence’ You are not required to possess a driver’s that Giuliani, the former Manhattan U.S. History topics: survivors managed to kill 15 people and injure 31 license if you do not drive. I served 21 years attorney, ‘communicated demonstrably more. I was near the UT campus on that on active duty and had hundreds of men false and misleading statements to courts, horrifying day and afterwards donated serve under me of all ethnic groups and lawmakers, and the public at large in his of slavery, Holocaust blood for one of the victims. I pray that we all had the same requirements to vote capacity as lawyer for former President The Sun’s June 23 front page placement our community never experiences such a and receive military entry on post and to Donald J. Trump and the Trump campaign of the “13 Jewish Driver’s License” exhibi- tragedy. obtain benefits. in connection with Trump’s failed effort at tion at the Georgetown Public Library and We cannot tell by looking at a gun-toting Is it too much to expect citizens to expend reelection in 2020.” the Juneteenth stories raises a troubling person whether he intends to use his weap- the efforts required of spouses and family MEL DANIELS question. on, or whether he is paranoid or otherwise members of soldiers serving overseas in a Coffee Mill Creek Road Given the recent actions of our state Leg- emotionally unstable. It may be legal, but I combat environment? Voting is every citi- islature, would high school American his- zen’s sacred right and conservatives want think it’s highly inappropriate and bad for tory teachers in Texas be allowed to have only legal votes to count. local business. BOB NESLAGE their classes interview the descendants of FRANCES RIESER slaves on the realities of slavery, Jim Crow, Dawson Trail Trail of the Flowers and continued racism in our state? How to get your letter in MILTON JORDAN Court bars Trump • Letters may be condensed and edited for clarity Estrella Crossing Yellow brick road to and to meet Sun style. • Include your full name, telephone number lawyer from practicing where you can be reached during the day, email Even legal guns can efficient watering I know Walter Bradley to be one of the address, and postal address. We don’t publish The Texas A&M Extension Service is nicest men I have ever met. Yet I started to telephone numbers or street addresses, but we wreak lethal havoc correct about deep, infrequent watering write a rebuttal to his June 23 essay, “We do publish street names. • Letters of 250 words work best and are the most Whether the rifle slung over the shoulder but the problem in Sun City is that we have, must protect elections,” because of its in- likely to get in first. of a man on the Courthouse Square (pic- at best, only four to six inches of topsoil — correct statements. But this article in the then we hit brick-hard clay. If we water as • Do not send an attachment, but include the letter tured in the June 16 Sun) was an automat- June 25 Austin American-Statesman says it in the body of your email. Send your message in recommended, it runs off. Aggies, we need ic or semi-automatic weapon is irrelevant. all to those who think the 2020 election was email text to [email protected]. The rifles used by Charles Whitman in help! stolen: • Deadlines for the Wednesday and Sunday papers his deadly shooting from the UT Tower JACK FIEDLER CNN reports that “Rudy Giuliani, the are noon Mondays and Thursdays. were not automatic weapons, yet he still Warbler Way former personal lawyer for former Presi- The Williamson County Sun, June 30, 2021 5

Harold (“Hal”) Martin Erickson, Jr. M.D. Barrett Hayes Harbison Victor W. Divin September 1936 – In 2007 they Barrett Hayes cousins. December 24, 1930 – May 20, 2021 June 2021 moved to George- Harbison, 30, of Barrett navigated Harold M. Erick- town to be closer to Georgetown, Texas, life through faith. son, Jr. MD (“Hal”) children and grand- passed away Mon- Possessing an un- passed away in children. Here, he day, June 21, 2021. relenting optimism Georgetown, Texas, continued to pursue He was born April 3, and undeniable on June 21, 2021. He lifelong interests 1991, in Austin, Tex- capacity to love, he died as he lived, with and hobbies such as, to Robert Harbi- was happiest when grace, patience and as woodturning, son and Cynthia helping others. Bar- determination, sur- scale-model air- Harbison. rett took pride in rounded by his loving family. plane and boat building, and Barrett graduated from serving as a Ronald McDon- Hal was born and raised caring for both aquaria as well Georgetown High School and ald House volunteer and as an by his parents, Harold M. and as exotic Koi in the large back- attended Texas State Univer- AA sponsor. He participated in Marjorie Porter Erickson, yard pond which he designed sity San Marcos. He achieved the Oxford House World Con- in Portland, Oregon. While a and installed. He continued professional success as an vention in 2016. Living his life medical student at University to perfect his longtime pizza independent roofing project with open arms and an open of Oregon Medical School, he recipe and experienced great consultant throughout Cen- heart, he offered a safe place married the rock of his life, satisfaction serving pizza to tral Texas. Barrett loved the for all, regardless of circum- Marilyn Collett, in 1962. family and friends. outdoors, especially Yellow- stance. After graduation from Beyond being a beloved stone National Park. It was A funeral service will be medical school and a rotating husband, son, brother, father, common to find Barrett at held on Friday, July 2, 2021, at internship, Hal served as a grandfather, physician, and a poker game, playing disk The Gabriels Funeral Chapel Victor Willie “William” Divin of Georgetown, Texas, battalion surgeon in the 34th mentor, the path of Hal’s adult golf or at the gym. Barrett and Crematory in George- passed away at the age of 90 on May 20, 2021, after a Infantry Division in Germa- life could be traced by connect- found solace in music at a town, Texas, at 2:30 p.m. It will courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his ny. Upon return to the U.S., ing the fruit orchards that he young age and spent countless be concurrently live-streamed he continued his medical carefully planned, planted, hours teaching himself to play on their website for those un- three daughters, who will continue to honor his memory training at the University of and nurtured at every house drums (loudly) and composing able to attend in person. by living their lives in the same spirit that he lived his. Kansas School of Medicine that he and Marilyn owned. life-inspired lyrics. with a Psychiatry Residency Hal is mourned by Marilyn, Barrett was preceded in See his full obituary at dignitymemorial.com. followed by a Fellowship in his wife of almost 60 years; his death by his father. He is sur- https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ Child & Adolescent Psychia- children: Harold III (Yvonne), vived by his mother and sib- georgetown-tx/victor-divin-10202563 try. Under the mentorship of Debbie, David (Nicole), Rebec- lings: Brooks Beau, Grace, Paul Laybourne, MD, he devel- ca (Dan); his grandchildren: and Bradie Harbison. He is oped skills in connecting and Martin and Nicholas, Hannah also survived by his grandfa- working with children, adoles- and Erick, Ava, Thomas and ther, Douglas Patton, as well cents, and their families. The Lucia; as well as his brothers: as many aunts, uncles, and gabrielsfuneral.com Erickson family then moved Robert (Sandy) and Donald; to West Texas, where Hal and sister-in-law Elise. He joined the founding faculty of was preceded in death by his Obituaries may be e-mailed to [email protected] Death Notices the new Texas Tech School of brother Richard, sister-in-law Medicine as Director of Child Minerva, son-in-law Steven Monday at 5 p.m. for the Wednesday paper, Thursday at 5 p.m. for the Sunday paper. and Adolescent Psychiatry, Shepherd, granddaughter James William (Bill) Springer passed away June 1, 2021 in first in Lubbock for five years Emma as well as his parents Georgetown, Texas. Services will be held at Cook-Walden Davis before moving to the Amarillo Harold M. Erickson, Sr., MD, Call 512-930-4824 for more details. Funeral Home on Sunday, July 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. Full obituary to campus. and Marjorie Porter Erickson. follow on July 4, 2021. In 1985 Hal and Marilyn Services will be private. In returned to the family ranch lieu of flowers, donations may near Paola, Kansas, serving be made to Doctors Without as the Clinical Director at the Borders or a charity of your nearby Osawatomie State Hos- choice. The family expresses pital before being recruited to sincere gratitude to Sancy GISD’s STAAR declines mirror state’s rejoin the faculty at KUMC. Af- Leachman, MD, Dina Schaper, ter serving as Chief of Child DO, and the nurses and staff & Adolescent Psychiatry, he of Kindred Hospice of George- Continued from 1 retired to full-time ranching town for their kindness and GISD STAAR Reading alongside Marilyn. care. Meets Grade Level % 2019 2021 Difference Grade 3 37 39 +2 BIZ BRIEFS Grade 4 33 32 -1 Grade 5 47 44 -3 Wilco Medical Reserve Corps receives national funds Grade 6 31 25 -6 Grade 7 38 43 +5 The National Association of County and City Health Grade 8 49 44 -5 Officials (NACCHO) announced on June 9 that the group would be bolstering response capabilities of nearly 3,000 local health departments with a second round of 2021 Med- GISD STAAR Math ical Reserve Corps (MRC) Operational Readiness Awards. Meets Grade Level % Williamson County MRC was one of two Texas depart- 2019 2021 Difference ments to receive a “Tier 2” award of $10,000, intended to Grade 3 34 25 -9 “strengthen response capabilities” of the organization. Grade 4 33 31 -2 More than $360,000 in awards were given to support 43 Grade 5 45 39 -6 units across the country, the other in Texas being the Ala- Grade 6 9 16 +7 mo Area MRC. This funding is intended for units that have Grade 7 27 24 -3 an established volunteer management structure, have the Grade 8 36 34 -2 capacity to further expand their unit response capabilities, have a demonstrated record of supporting public health In the “Did Not Meet Grade Level” category, com- emergency responses, or have a record of supporting mul- pared to 2019, more GISD students fared poorly in tiple natural disaster response missions. The MRC is a na- 2021’s STAAR reading and math in every grade ex- tional network of volunteers, organized locally to improve cept grade 7 and grade 6, respectively. the health and safety of their communities. GISD STAAR Reading Romeo’s lands in Georgetown Did Not Meet Grade Level % Romeo’s Pizza has planted local roots with its first store 2019 2021 Difference in Central Texas, located at 5731 Williams Drive in George- Grade 3 32 33 +1 town. The Ohio-based franchise will be owned by Eddie Lu- Grade 4 34 41 +7 cio and Randy Stepp, who identified Georgetown as a prime Grade 5 28 30 +2 location to expand the Romeo’s brand. The store opened of- Grade 6 38 45 +7 ficially on June 21 and celebrated their ribbon-cutting June Grade 7 35 32 -3 23. This marks the 50th Romeo’s store to open. They serve Grade 8 25 29 +4 pizza, wings, sub sandwiches and desserts, and are open seven days a week. GISD STAAR Math New pediatrics practice open Did Not Meet Grade Level % Georgetown Pediatrics celebrated its grand opening 2019 2021 Difference Saturday. The practice officially opened, serving the young Grade 3 32 45 +13 people of Georgetown, earlier this month. The practice is Grade 4 37 45 +8 made up of four specialists in pediatrics or behavioral Grade 5 24 34 +10 health, and is located at 4841 Williams Drive. Georgetown Grade 6 45 43 -2 Pediatrics is the newest addition of Austin Health Part- Grade 7 36 48 +12 ners, an “independent pediatric and family medicine su- Grade 8 34 41 +7 pergroup” founded by board-certified physicians.

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Hand & years serving the Georgetown Will assist with house at Georgetown Apartments 512-632-1414 power tools, benches, shelving, cleaning, area. Victor Marek, Mobile 512- daily living, light errands, Rates starting at: Tennis racket seldom used trailer. 7am-2pm July 2&3. 818-3822. BBB Rating A+ $20.00. 512-240-5788. dog walking. Mature woman, Miller’s Tree Service Almost references. Text or Leave 1’s $845 No Application Fee, Antique flip-top desk with ink well. Antiques never underbid. Trimming, message 737-667-1348. Chair attached. Good condition, pruning, mulch installation, roof No Security Deposit! $110. 2’s $1,003 clearing, firewood, stump grinding, *WAC Can text pics. Call Steph at 512- Antique radios repair & sales, haul-off. Free estimates. Insured. Real Estate, 468-6680. 3’s $1,150 models displayed at www. 512-869-1012. millerroofingtexas. 78 inch Queen size hide-a-bed vadaxradio.com, 512-221-1335. com Commercial couch. Blue print. 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Chris Bunch 512-864-5032. subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any the Garage, Home, or Closets? email [email protected] preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, Best brand push back hi-leg Looking for Antiques, Electronics, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make recliner $150. Best brand rocker Tools, Toys, Vintage clothing. Call Building Trades any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”Familial status includes recliner $100. Chairs have arm 737-300-7445 for free Estimates / Rentals, Residential children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, covers & fabric protection. Call Cash Offers. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. 512-868-3321. Elder’s Paint Contracting Heavy Duty Newspaper Vending Custom residential painting. Room for rent in Georgetown, all This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Pride “Jazzy” Scooter/Electric Machines For Sale. Newspaper Pressure washing & carpentry bills paid, $650/mo. New house, which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that Wheelchair W/ Auto Carrier. machines/racks are slightly used available. Jerry Elder, 512-563- nice neighborhood, community all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal $1000 for both. Each sells for and in good condition. $50/each. 9063. pool. Seeking male Christian opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at about $2000. A bargain at $1000 Call Dawn 512-930-4824. roommate. Call Scott 512-910- 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired for both. 512-657-7428. is 1-800-927-9275. Employment 1428. Recreational Furniture We Are Now Hiring Refuel/Wag- Vehicles Ladies small electric recliner, A-Bag #309 Georgetown, Texas. all leather, light beige, new. $200. Assistant Manager position. Admiral Storage 6608 Jim Hogg Call 512-863-9246. Candidate should be able to assist Drive. Self-storage, covered Comfy Lazy Boy reclining sofa, the manager with maintaining an or open RV and boat storage. Lancer style, dark brown, micro- efficient and proper operation Public Notices Closest to Lake Georgetown. suede fabric, great condition, within the Company Policy and 512-508-0492 for lowest rates in $100. Futon sofa, beige cushion, have good customer service Georgetown. $50. Can text pictures. 512-423- skills. Salary range is between 7727. $42,000-$50,000, Please apply: Triton IM (License 0654674VSF) 512-252-2727 has the Application has been made with refuelmarket.com/careers following vehicle impounded at 16209 Terrace Dr, Austin, TX the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Pets Grace Fellowship Church of 78728. This vehicle was removed for unauthorized at 9009 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726. Mitsubishi Endeavor VIN# Commission for a Mixed Beverage Services Georgetown is looking to hire 4A4MM31SX4E007644. Charges: $185.00 plus $20.64 per Use Happy Jack Kennel Dip as a childcare worker for ages 1-6 day storage beginning on June 6th 2021. Vehicles must be Permit by Celebrino Event Center an area spray to control deer ticks years for our Sunday Services. Webers Upholstery Re-upholster claimed and charges paid by the registered owner by July LLC dba Celebrino Event Center, & stable flies. At Tractor Supply. Assist with children’s lessons, 28th 2021 or will be sold at public auction to the highest www. Kennelvax.com your furniture. Will do leather, playtime, refreshments, and clean 51 County Road 107, Georgetown, vinyl, fabrics. Custom-made tarps bidder. Failure of the owner or lien holder to claim the vehicle up. Experience with children. before the date of sale is a waiver of all right, title, and interest Williamson County, Texas. Deepak G. for livestock & 18 wheeler trailers. Sundays 9am-12noon. Full in the vehicle and said owner or lien holder consents the sale Mallam, Managing Member; Ram S. Free 254-527-3998. background check and references of the vehicle at a public sale. Lien holder further appoints Computer Tutor From My Place required. Grace Fellowship Triton Incident Management as agent to execute said release Sathambakam, Managing Member. 2 Free kittens At Your Pace, I can remotely Church at 512-863-7690 or and any and all documents as may be required to dispose of to good home. Call the Vehicle. Application has been made with 512-627-1572. access your computer, iPhone, [email protected]. iPad, or tablet. Helpful tips and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Schwertner Farms is hiring Application has been made with Commission for a Beer and Wine tricks. Reasonable rates. Call mechanic’s helpers and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Lost and Found Karen, 432-553-2468. mechanics. We offer health Permit by KC Cedar Park LLC dba insurance, 401K, paid vacation Commission for a Wine and Beer King & Cardinal, located at 3101 Found Hearing aid just off the Cleaning Services and a competitive wage. Must have Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by East Whitestone Blvd., B. F., Ste.200, square. Call 512-930-5019. own tools and be experienced in Inner Loop Express LLC. doing diesel and gasoline engines. Call Cedar Park, Texas 78613. Members of business as Big’s 411 to be located Farm and Ranch House Cleaning Service Tom 254-534-0496. said corporation are Srinivas Bodla, Disinfect & Sanitize Excellent Capitol hiring Truck Driver. at 1910 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown, Sahithya Katakam and Akhil Parasa. References Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Competitive wages, paid vacation, Williamson County, Texas 78626. Wanted: Cattle pasture/grazing Monthly Basic or Deep Valerie health insurance, 401K, & home Officer of said company is: Karim J. lease. Phone: 512-748-8150 or Burchfield 469-693-7174 text call every night. Call Tom Continued on 10 Email: [email protected]. [email protected] 254-534-0496. Ali, Manager. 8 The Williamson County Sun, June 30, 2021

Ordinance No. 2021-46 amendment of any franchise affecting extend the PEC franchise as request- Section 3. Chapter 14.20 of the Code accordance with Section 14.20.160 of said places except as provided in the ed if PEC agrees to certain material of Ordinances is amended as shown on the agreement, in order to accept this AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Charter; changes to improve communication Exhibit A attached hereto. franchise, PEC must file with the City COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGE- and coordination regarding work within Secretary its written acceptance of the TOWN, TEXAS EXTENDING THE WHEREAS, the Charter grants the Section 4. All ordinances or resolutions the City’s rights-of-way, to limit PEC’s Franchise within 30 days after the final FRANCHISE OF PEDERNALES City Council the power by ordinance activities within City parkland, to re- that are in conflict with the provisions passage and approval of this ordinance ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.; to amend and extend all franchises of quire the undergrounding of overhead of this ordinance are, and the same by the City, otherwise this ordinance AMENDING CHAPTER 14.20 OF THE public utilities operating within the City electrical lines except under certain are hereby, repealed and all other or- shall be rendered null and void. CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING of Georgetown; conditions, to require relocation and dinances or resolutions of the City not TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS in conflict with the provisions of this PASSED AND APPROVED on First WHEREAS, Section 14.008 of the Tex- removal of PEC facilities when neces- OF THE FRANCHISE; REPEALING sary, and to clarify the types of PEC ordinance shall remain in full force and Reading on the 11th of May, 2021. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND as Utilities Code states that the Public effect; however, nothing in this agree- PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Utilities Regulatory Act “does not re- revenues to which the Franchise Fee RESOLUTIONS; ESTABLISHING A applies; and ment is intended to waive any legal Reading on the 22nd of June, 2021. PENALTY; INCLUDING A SEVER- strict the rights and powers of a munic- right held by or granted to the City in ABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING ipality to grant or refuse a franchise to the regulation of franchises within the THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN WHEREAS, the City Council finds it AN EFFECTIVE DATE. use the streets and alleys in the munic- City and no waiver or relinquishment ipality or to make a statutory charge for necessary to amend Chapter 14.20 of the Code of Ordinances as set out shall be deemed to have been made WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, that use”; by the City unless such waiver or re- Texas (the “City”) is a home-rule mu- herein to extend the term of the fran- WHEREAS, Pedernales Electric Co- chise upon the terms and conditions as linquishment is in writing and signed by nicipality incorporated under Article XI the City. of the Texas Constitution; operative, Inc. (“PEC”) is an electric set forth herein. utility organized under Chapter 161 of Section 5. If any provision of this or- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1.04 the Texas Utilities Code, with a Certif- dinance, or application thereof, to any Joshua Schroeder, Mayor of the Home Rule Charter (the “Char- icate of Convenience and Necessity BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY person or circumstance, shall be held ter”) of the City, the City has “exclu- (a “CCN”) to serve portions of George- OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT: invalid, such invalidity shall not affect sive dominion, control and jurisdiction town; the other provisions, or application ATTEST: in, upon, over and under the public Section 1. The facts and recitations thereof, of this ordinance which can be streets, sidewalks, alleys, highways, WHEREAS, in December 2008, the contained in the preamble of this ordi- City granted PEC a franchise to oper- given effect without the invalid provi- public squares and public ways (except nance are hereby found and declared sion or application, and to this end the those under State control if required by ate within the City’s rights-of-way and to be true and correct and are incor- other public places, but said franchise provisions of this ordinance are hereby State law) that are within the corporate porated by reference herein and ex- declared to be severable. Robyn Densmore, City Secretary limits of the city, and in, upon, over, and expired in September 2020; pressly made a part hereof, as if copied under all public property of the City”; WHEREAS, since such time the City verbatim. Section 6. The Mayor is hereby au- thorized to sign this ordinance and WHEREAS, the Charter provides for and PEC have continued to negotiate APPROVED AS TO FORM: a renewal of the franchise; Section 2. The meeting at which this the City Secretary to attest. This ordi- the inalienability of all public streets, ordinance was approved was in all nance shall become effective and be in highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks, WHEREAS, PEC desires to extend its things conducted in compliance with full force and effect 30 days after final public squares, and public places of franchise to operate within the City’s the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas passage, pursuant to the City's Char- the City and prohibits the renewal or rights-of-way, and the City is willing to Government Code Chapter 551. ter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in Skye Masson, City Attorney

and future public streets, alleys, public energy, power, light, heat, and energy B. PEC is not authorized to license or required for a public purpose to provide EXHIBIT A utility easements, or public ways owned services for the purposes for which lease to any person or entity the right to an alternate easement for relocation, CHAPTER 14.20 - PEDERNALES by City. This term shall not include it is or may be from time to time re- occupy or use Public Rights-of-Way for at the Cooperative’s expense. If the ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. county, state, or federal rights-of-way quired along, across, on, over, through, any reason, except that PEC shall have City intends to abandon any portion or any property owned by any person above, and under Public Rights-of-Way the right to allow other entities that of Public Rights-of-Way in which PEC Sec. 14.20.010. - Term. or agency other than the City, except as in the city limits, in accordance with the have franchises or other authorization Facilities are located, the City will give provided by applicable laws or pursu- terms of this Franchise. from the City to occupy Public Rights- written notice of such intent to Coop- This agreement and franchise (“Fran- ant to an agreement between the City of-Way to use PEC’s poles, conduits, erative, and shall include in such no- chise”) shall be in force and effect for and any such person or agency. C. The City shall not operate or perform and other Facilities on such terms as a period of ten (10) years from and tification the expected date by which work on PEC’s Facilities. If the City be- PEC may choose, and in compliance the abandonment shall take effect. If after its Effective Date as defined L.in “Public Utility Commission of Texas” comes aware of any Cooperative Fa- with all Laws. PEC is not responsible Public Right-of-Way is sold, conveyed, Section 14.20.160 herein. To the ex- or “PUC” shall mean that agency as cilities that the City determines create for the compliance or non-compliance abandoned, or surrendered by the City tent that there is a conflict between thispresently constituted by the laws of the an immediate public health or safety of a third-party with Laws. to a third party, such action shall be Franchise and any City Ordinance that State of Texas or any successor agen- hazard because of their condition, the conditioned upon Cooperative’s right to renders impossible or impractical com- cy. City shall notify Cooperative of such C. PEC shall at its sole expense, at the maintain use of the former Public Right- pliance with both, the terms and condi- hazard through emergency contacts request of the City, remove or change of-Way. tions of this Franchise shall supersede M. “Right-of-Way Regulations” means set forth in Section 14.20.125, and also the location of any of its Facilities in any City Ordinance to the extent of Chapter 12.08 of the City’s Code of Or- in writing. Cooperative shall promptly Public Rights-of-Way for the purpose H. If any other corporation or person such conflict only. dinances and the City’s Public Works repair the Facilities or otherwise rem- of permitting full and free ingress and (other than the City, the State of Texas, Department’s Right-of-Way Regula- edy the situation. If Cooperative fails egress to and from Public Rights- of- or an agent acting on behalf of either All rights and duties are herein granted tions adopted by the City on October to respond to an emergency situation Way, or for any other lawful purpose; entity) requests PEC to relocate Facil- and acknowledged for such term and 27, 2020, and effective on November within a reasonable period of time, and provided, however, the City shall work ities located in Public Rights-of-Way, subject to the provisions of this Chap- 9, 2020, together with all amendments upon notice to Cooperative, the City with the Cooperative in good faith to PEC shall not be bound to make such ter. and revisions thereto. may take reasonable actions under the determine the most cost effective meth- changes until such other corporation Sec. 14.20.015. – Definitions N. “Standards” shall mean Coopera- circumstances to protect the immediate od of relocation or shifting of Cooper- or person shall have undertaken, with tive’s standards and the National Elec- public health and safety, excluding any ative’s Facilities, and provided that the good and sufficient bond in such form For the purpose of this Franchise the tric Safety Code (“NESC”), to the extent such action which would require oper- City may utilize eminent domain and reasonably satisfactory to PEC, to pay following terms, phrases, words, ab- not adopted as Law. ation of the Facilities of Cooperative. condemnation proceedings to acquire in advance, PEC for any costs, loss, breviations and their derivations shall All reasonable expenses incurred by easements, which may be required for or expense which will be caused by, have the meaning given herein. When O. “TPIA” shall mean the Texas Public the City in taking such actions shall be a public purpose to provide an alternate or arises out of, such change, alter- not inconsistent with the context, words Information Act. reimbursed to the City by Cooperative easement for relocation, at the Cooper- ation, or relocation of PEC’s Facilities. used in the present tense include the upon receipt of a request for same from ative’s expense. The City shall give the The City shall endeavor, as part of any future tense, words in the plural num- Sec. 14.20.020. – Permits. the City. Cooperative reasonable prior written agreement with any third party entered ber include the singular number, and A. Except as provided herein, Coop- notice of its projects requiring reloca- into after the date of this Franchise, to words in the singular number include D. Properties owned by the City in fee, erative shall obtain a Permit for work tion of the Cooperative’s Facilities. attempt to include the requirement of the plural number. including public parkland, are not Pub- within the Public Rights-of-Way, in ac- payment to Cooperative for any and lic Rights-of-Way under this Franchise. D. In the event that Cooperative is re- all loss, cost or expense occasioned A. “Audit” shall mean the City’s inspec- cordance with the Right-of-Way Regu- If PEC desires to install Facilities on quired by City to remove or relocate by any necessary alteration, change or tion, review, and examination of all the lations. or under City fee-owned property that its Facilities and City is eligible under relocation. books, records and invoices of PEC ap- B. Cooperative shall not be required to is not a Public Right-of-Way, including federal, state, county, local or other plicable to this Franchise. obtain a Permit for the following activ- public parkland, it shall seek specific programs for reimbursement of costs Sec. 14.20.040. - City property to permission for such installation from and expense incurred by Cooperative B. “City” shall mean the home rule mu- ities, so long as no excavation of the be restored to substantially similar City and shall comply with all applica- as a result of such removal or reloca- condition. nicipal corporation designated as the Public Right-of-Way is involved; Coop- ble Law, including Chapter 26 of the tion, and such reimbursement is re- City of Georgetown, Texas. erative’s activities do not involve the clo- Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and all quired to be handled through the City, A. After receipt of a Permit from the City sure of a travel lane or public sidewalk; as may be required by the Right-of- C. “City Ordinances” shall mean ordi- applicable City Ordinances, rules, and Cooperative costs and expenses shall Cooperative provides advance notice Way Regulations subject to the terms nances duly adopted by the City. regulations. be included in any application by City to City of any planned activities in ac- of this Franchise, the Cooperative may cordance with Subsection 14.20.125.B; for reimbursement. City shall provide D. “Cooperative” or “PEC” shall mean E. Cooperative’s installation of facilities open-cut streets, curbs and sidewalks, and Cooperative’s activities comply in reasonable notice to Cooperative of Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc., in the Public Rights-of-Way shall be in and may bore, or utilize any other all aspects with all other provisions of the deadline for Cooperative to sub- a Texas electric cooperative corpora- conformance with all applicable City methods it deems reasonably neces- the Right-of-Way Regulations: mit documentation of the costs and tion, and its successors and assigns. requirements, including placing all new expenses of such relocation to City. sary to construct, operate and maintain distribution facilities underground; pro- If Cooperative’s costs and expenses the Facilities, and remove obstructions E. “Effective Date” shall be the date 1. Maintenance Activities, as defined in the Right-of-Way Regulations; vided, however, the City acknowledges are approved for reimbursement, the to the Facilities that endanger or ma- specified in Section 14.20.160 of this that certain new distribution facilities Cooperative shall receive its portion of terially interfere with the efficiency of Franchise. 2. Storage Activities, as defined in relating to substations, reliability and reimbursement payments attributable the Facilities (including, but not limit- the Right-of-Way Regulations, redundancy improvements, and riser ed to tree trimming, subject to Section F. “Facilities” shall mean the poles; pole to its Facilities. The City shall remit to provided such Storage Activities poles that transition overhead lines into 14.20.070), provided such activities are lines; wire; transmission and distribu- PEC any amounts paid to the City by do not continue longer than nine- underground facilities, may be placed in accordance with the approved Per- tion lines; anchors; cables; manholes; any third party to as approved reim- ty (90) days without City’s written overhead, and system upgrades for ex- mit. conduits; conductors; transformers; en- bursements to compensate the City consent; isting facilities may remain overhead, closures; concrete pads; ground rods; and/or PEC for the costs of any such and to the extent that safety standards B. The surface of any Public Rights- - removal or relocation. cable risers; fiber optic cables and oth 3. Placement of Facilities outside the required by the NESC or Coopera- of-Way disturbed by PEC shall be re- er communication lines for monitoring, Right of Way; tive standards require facilities to be E. The City reserves the right to lay, stored in accordance with the Right-of- communicating with, and control of placed overhead or remain overhead, and permit to be laid, storm sewer, gas, Way Regulations. PEC’s electric system necessary for 4. Crossing a Public Right-of-Way; such lines may be placed overhead. water, wastewater, and other pipelines, electric or energy services; facilities; or C. In the event PEC ceases to use a The Cooperative shall, when planning cables, and conduits, or other improve- guys; and other equipment, instrumen- PEC-owned pole for any reason within improvements in the Public Rights–of- ments and to do and permit to be done talities, and appurtenances used in or 5. Emergency Repairs, as defined the Right-of-Way , PEC must remove in the Right-of-Way Regulations, Way to existing distribution facilities any underground or overhead work that incident to the providing of electric utili- its pole and all attachments thereto, or provided Cooperative provides to increase capacity or for system im- may be necessary or proper in, across, ty services by PEC. otherwise demonstrate that PEC does City with any plans or as-built provement, give reasonable consid- along, over, or under Public Rights-of- not own the pole, within a reasonable G. “Governmental or Regulatory Au- drawings showing any new or relo- eration to installing upgraded facilities Way occupied by PEC. The City also period of time after cessation of use by thority” means any court, tribunal, ar- cated Facilities installed within the underground; provided that the City reserves the right to change in any PEC, not to exceed 180 days. bitrator, authority, agency, commission, Public Right-of-Way within ten (10) may require undergrounding facilities manner any curb, sidewalk, highway, official or other instrumentality of the business days of Cooperative’s upon the City’s payment in advance City utility lines, storm sewers, drain- Sec. 14.20.050. - Public safety and United States, or any state, county, mu- completion of construction. For of associated engineering costs to de- age basins, drainage ditches, and Pub- convenience. nicipality, or other political subdivision, purposes of this Section, PEC’s termine the cost differential between lic Rights-of-Way. A. The design, construction and main- with jurisdiction. replacement of Facilities with the overhead and underground construc- same or substantially similar Facil- tion and if determined to proceed with F. The City shall provide PEC with tenance of the Cooperative Facilities H. “Gross Revenues” shall mean all ities occupying the same footprint underground construction, the payment reasonable prior written notice of its shall be in accordance with the Stan- gross operating revenue received by shall not constitute an installation in advance of the differential cost be- projects requiring PEC to remove or dards and the Law, except as may be PEC for all services involving the sale of new Facilities requiring the sub- tween overhead and underground con- relocate Facilities. Such notice shall set forth in this Franchise. Structures, of energy and power by PEC to its cus- mission of such plans or drawings. struction and facilities. include any deadline(s) for the removal lines, guys, and other installations tomers within the city limits, as accrued or relocation and shall, in the event of shall be erected consistent with the on PEC’s books during such previous C. Except for franchise fees as provid- F. Notwithstanding the foregoing re- relocation, identify a new location for Standards and Laws, except as may year or previous quarter, except as ed herein, Cooperative shall not be re- quirements of Section 14.20.025.E, Co- such Facilities within the Public Rights- be set forth in this Franchise. To the otherwise provided pursuant to this quired to pay any Permit fees, fees list- operative’s installation of facilities in the of-Way. Subject to Subsection C above, extent that there is a conflict between Franchise. Gross Revenues shall not ed in the Right-of-Way Regulation’s fee Public Rights-of-Way at the request of, City-requested relocations of overhead any Standards and the Laws, including include local, state, or federal taxes schedule, bonds, or any other assess- or for the benefit of, a third party shall PEC Facilities in the Public Rights-of- this Franchise or any other City Ordi- collected by PEC that have been billed ments related to its work in, Facilities be in conformance with all applicable Way shall be at PEC’s expense. How- nance, the Laws shall control; provid- to its customers and separately stated in, or use of the Public Rights-of-Way. City requirements, including placing all ever, if the relocation request includes, ed, however, if compliance with the on customers’ bills; the franchise fee Notwithstanding the foregoing, Cooper- new and relocated distribution facilities or is for, PEC to relocate above-ground Right-of-Way Regulations shall render collected under this Franchise, reve- ative shall be required to pay any fines underground, if so required by the City. Facilities to an underground location, the installation of the Facilities to be nues uncollectible from customers with or other penalties assessed by the City Incremental costs associated with the the City shall be responsible for the impossible or impracticable, PEC may billing addresses in the City that were in its exercise of its police powers, pur- initial placement, or subsequent reloca- additional costs of placing the Facilities request a variance from the conflicting previously included in Gross Revenues suant to the Right-of-Way Regulations tion, of Facilities in underground loca- underground. In placing underground provision by submitting a written re- (i.e., bad debts); or pole attachment or any other City Ordinance. tions will be borne by the third party or Facilities, PEC shall comply with the quest to the City Manager, who shall fees. the City. Standards and the Laws. To the ex- grant or deny the request within ten D. Cooperative is exempt from the in- tent that there is a conflict between(10) business days from his or her re- I. “Law” or “Laws” shall mean any and surance requirements in the Right-of- Sec. 14.20.030. - Location of Facili- any Standards and the Laws, including ceipt of the same. all federal, state and local statutes, Way Regulations. ties. this Franchise or any other City Ordi- constitutions, ordinances, resolutions, B. All Facilities used or useful in en- Sec. 14.20.025. - Placement of plant. A. All poles placed shall be of sound nance, the Laws shall control; provid- regulations, judicial decisions, rules, abling PEC to maintain its electric util- material and reasonably straight, in ed, however, if compliance with this - ity services shall be placed and main- tariffs, administrative orders, certifi A. Facilities within the city limits may accordance with the Standards and the Franchise or any other City Ordinance cates, orders, or other requirements tained in accordance with requirements remain as now constructed, subject to Law as to material and placement and shall render the relocation of the Facil- of the City or other Governmental or of the Standards and the Laws, and such changes as under the limitations in no event shall be a standard less than ities underground to be impossible or Regulatory Authority having joint or any hazards to the Facilities created by and conditions herein prescribed may may be required by good utility prac- impracticable, PEC may request a vari- several jurisdiction over the parties to storms, accidents, or otherwise will be be considered necessary by the City in tice, and shall be so set as to not inter- ance from the conflicting provision by the Franchise granted herein, including the exercise of its lawful powers subject submitting a written request to the City removed promptly. To the extent that but not limited to the Federal Power fere with the flow of water in any gutter there is a conflict between any Stan- to the Laws. or drain and so that same will interfere Manager, who shall grant or deny the Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Act dards and the Laws, including this Fran- as little as practicable with the ordinary request within ten (10) business days of Texas (“PURA”), Texas Utility Code B. PEC shall have the right, privilege, chise or any other City Ordinance, the travel on the street or sidewalk and from his or her receipt of the same. Ch. 161, and all City Ordinances, rules, and franchise to place, remove, con- Laws shall control; provided, however, with ingress and egress to and from all and regulations, which are in effect ei- struct and reconstruct, extend, oper- G. In the event that the Public Rights- if compliance with the Right-of-Way property. The location and route of all ther as of the Effective Date or at any ate, use, remove, replace, and repair of-Way are eliminated by an act of the Regulations shall render the installa- poles, stubs, guys, anchors, conduits, time during the term of the Franchise and maintain its Facilities and other State of Texas or a political subdivision tion of the Facilities to be impossible or and cables placed and constructed in granted herein. instrumentalities and appurtenances thereof, including the City, the City shall impracticable, PEC may request a vari- the City shall comply with applicable necessary or proper for the purpose of not be required to acquire any new or ance from the conflicting provision by J. “Permit” shall mean any permit re- transmitting, distributing, carrying, con- Laws, including but not limited to the additional rights-of-way, nor compen- submitting a written request to the City quested, granted, or denied pursuant ducting, conveying, supplying, furnish- Americans with Disabilities Act and sate or reimburse PEC for such acqui- Manager, who shall grant or deny the to the Right-of-Way Regulations and ing and selling to the City and the in- applicable City Ordinances, rules, and sitions, provided that, at the request of request within ten (10) business days this Franchise. habitants of the City or other person or regulations, and shall be subject to the PEC, the City may utilize eminent do- from his or her receipt of the same. regulation, control, and direction of the main and condemnation proceedings K. “Public Rights-of-Way” or “Public persons, firms or corporations, whether within or without the City, electricity, City as expressed by City Ordinances, to acquire easements, which may be Right-of-Way” shall mean all present rules, and regulations. 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Continued from previous page of all other fees or charges of any na- of excavating, grading, paving, repav- 2. Cooperative’s breach or violation chise is invalid, void, or otherwise un- ture, including any fees referenced in ing, constructing, reconstructing, drain- of any of the terms, covenants, enforceable, then any such portion the City’s Right-of-Way Regulations, ing, repairing, maintenance, lighting, representations or warranties shall be deemed a separate, distinct C. PEC and the City shall take all and the City shall not impose or collect, sweeping, and sprinkling the streets, contained herein or Cooperative’s and independent provision, and any reasonable efforts to coordinate their nor attempt to impose or collect, any alleys, bridges, culverts, viaducts, and failure to perform any material ob- such ruling shall not affect any other planning and construction activities. other charge or fee in connection with other public places of the City as rep- ligation contained herein. provision of this Franchise which is not Upon request, PEC will provide the the construction, operation, and main- resents the increased cost of such op- City with information regarding its specifically designated as being invalid, tenance of the Facilities within the City. erations resulting from the occupancy B. Uncured Events of Default. void, or otherwise unenforceable. short-term and long-term plans to up- Fines imposed pursuant to the Right- of such public places by PEC, and such grade and expand its Facilities, either 1. Upon the occurrence of an Event of-Way Regulations are not charges or proportion of the costs of such opera- Sec. 14.20.160. - Acceptance. existing or proposed, in or affecting of Default which can be cured by fees within the meaning of this prohi- tions as results from damage to or dis- the Public Rights-of-Way. PEC shall the immediate payment of money PEC shall have 30 days from and after bition. turbance of such public places caused make reasonable efforts to participate to City or a third party, Coopera- the final passage and approval of this by PEC, provided however that City in the City’s review of proposed devel- tive shall have thirty (30) calendar Franchise, or any amendment hereto, B. PEC’s franchise fee shall be a min- shall submit reasonable and substanti- opments and subdivisions, in order to days after receipt of written notice to deliver its written acceptance there- imum of 4.5% of its Gross Revenues ated documentation of such costs and provide PEC with advance notice of from City of an occurrence of such of with the City Secretary, and upon per calendar quarter, payable quarterly. expenses prior to any reimbursement such developments and to allow PEC Event of Default (or such longer such acceptance being filed by the This amount shall be due and payable by PEC; or to compel PEC to perform to provide its input into utility-related time as the City may specify in City, this Chapter shall be considered in quarterly installments on February at its own expense, such operations as matters and decisions affecting PEC such notice) to cure same before as taking effect and being in force and 15, May 15, August 15, and November above listed which are made necessary and the City’s utilities. City may exercise any of its rights effect as soon as allowed after final 15 of each year for the preceding cal- by the occupancy of such public places endar quarter or any part thereof. PEC or remedies pursuant to Subsec- passage pursuant to the City’s Char- - by such utility or by damage to or dis- Sec. 14.20.060. - Outside plant ac shall furnish annually by April 30th of tion C below. ter, but no sooner than 30 days after commodations. turbance of such public places caused the passage and approval by the City each year a verified statement under by such public utility; and 2. Upon the occurrence of an Event and acceptance by PEC (the “Effective PEC, on request of any person, pro- oath of all the Gross Revenues of PEC of Default by Cooperative which Date”) and shall effectuate and make vided that PEC’s safety or reliability for the prior calendar year. This state- (e) subject to Section 14.20.100, re- cannot be cured by the immedi- binding upon the parties thereto, their standards are not affected, shall raise ment shall be addressed to: quire the keeping of accounts in such ate payment of money to City or successors and assigns, the Franchise or lower its overhead wires temporar- form as will accurately reflect the value City of Georgetown a third party, Cooperative shall provided by the terms hereof. Failure ily to permit the moving of houses or of the property of PEC which is neces- have sixty (60) calendar days, un- to deliver such acceptance to the City other bulky structures or as otherwise Chief Financial Officer sary in rendering its service to the pub- P.O. Box 409 less the Event of Default creates a decided by PEC and the requestor. lic and the expenses, and receipts of all within 30 days from final approval of the Georgetown, TX 78627 threat to the public health, safety, ordinance adopting this Franchise shall The expense of such temporary re- kinds of PEC related to this Franchise. or welfare, in which case Cooper- invalidate the ordinance in its entirety. moval, raising or lowering of wires or C. Each quarterly payment shall be due ative shall have thirty (30) calen- Sec. 14.20.120. - No exclusive privi- Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the other appurtenances shall be paid by by 5:00 p.m. on dates stated above. dar days (or such additional time leges conferred. extent that the franchise fee required the benefited party or parties, and PEC In the event any quarterly payment is as may be agreed to by the par- herein is adjusted from the amount may require such payment in advance. made after 5:00 p.m. on the date due, Nothing herein contained shall be con- ties) after receipt of written notice then in effect, the acceptance of PEC PEC may require reasonable advance PEC shall pay a late payment charge strued as giving to PEC any exclusive from City of an occurrence of such shall be extended an additional thir- notice to arrange for such temporary of the greater of one hundred dollars privilege or franchise and nothing here- Event of Default to cure same be- ty (30) days until PEC concludes any changes. ($100.00) or simple interest at 10% in contained shall be construed as di- fore City may exercise any of its required notice to its customers upon annual percentage rate of the total minishing any rights granted to the City rights or remedies pursuant to Sec. 14.20.070. - Tree trimming. a rate change. Further, the payments amount past due. or to PEC under Law. Subsection C below. provided for herein shall be effective PEC shall have the right, license, priv- D. Upon notice from either party re- Sec. 14.20.125. - Notice. 3. If the Event of Default is not cured for the Cooperative’s Gross Revenues ilege and permission to trim trees and questing same, the parties shall dis- within the time period allowed for commencing on the first day of the bushes upon and overhanging the cuss amending this Franchise upon A. All notices or other communications curing the Event of Default as month following the thirty (30) day no- Public Rights-of-Way in accordance terms that are mutually agreeable by required under this Franchise must be provided for herein (or such other tice period that the Cooperative is re- with City Ordinances with respect to a the parties. made in writing and delivered by hand, time period as agreed to by the quired to provide to the Cooperative’s public utility performing pruning with- sent by registered or certified United parties), such Event of Default customers upon a rate change. Such in the Public Rights-of-Way and with Sec. 14.20.100. - Right to verify ac- States mail, return receipt requested to shall, without additional notice, notice to be given by PEC no later than ANSI standards. Heritage tree remov- counts. the address below or by express over- become an Uncured Event of thirty (30) days after the final passage al shall be in accordance with the City night mail to the address below. Cour- Default, which shall entitle City to by the City. Ordinances applicable to a public utility, As set forth in this section, the City has tesy notice may additionally be sent by exercise the remedies pursuant to as may be amended. the right to Audit all the books, records regular mail or fax as may be indicated Sec. 14.20.170. - Performance. and invoices of PEC applicable to this Subsection C below. below, however, such service shall not This Franchise has been made under Sec. 14.20.080. – Indemnification - Franchise not to exceed once per fiscal excuse proper notice by mail as set C. Remedies. In the event of an Un- PEC. and shall be governed by the Laws of year, and only if it concerns a payment forth above. Parties may change their cured Event of Default, City shall be made less than four (4) years before the State of Texas. The parties agree PEC AGREES TO AND SHALL INDEM- address by notifying the other party. entitled to exercise any and all of the the Audit is initiated. The City may re- that performance and all matters relat- NIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY, following cumulative remedies: To Pedernales Electric Cooperative, ed thereto shall be in Williamson Coun- ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EM- quest financial reports only as they relate to the franchise fee under this Inc.: 1. The commencement of an action ty, Texas. PLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY Franchise, and in whatever format such against Cooperative at law for AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAG- Sec. 14.20.180. – No waiver; limita- reports are prepared or maintained by Pedernales Electric monetary damages. ES, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS AND tions of Franchise. PEC. PEC shall endeavor to supply or Cooperative, Inc. LIABILITY OF EVERY KIND, INCLUD- make available the requested informa- Attn: Public Affairs 2. The commencement of an action Nothing in this Franchise is intended to ING ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, tion within 30 days. If as the result of 201 S. Avenue F in equity seeking injunctive relief waive any legal right held by or granted COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY’S any City Audit PEC is found to have Johnson City, Texas 78636-0001 or the specific performance of to the City in the regulation of franchis- FEES, FOR INJURY TO OR DEATH failed to pay to the City the applicable any of the provisions, which as a es within the City. The failure of the City OF ANY PERSON, OR FOR DAM- With a copy to: franchise fee due, the correct amount matter of equity, are specifically to insist in any one or more instances AGE TO ANY PROPERTY, ARISING shall be paid by PEC within thirty (30) Pedernales Electric enforceable. upon the strict performance of any OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH Cooperative, Inc. one or more terms or provisions of this THE WORK DONE BY PEC OR ITS calendar days of written notification of 3. The termination of the Franchise Attn: General Counsel Franchise shall not be construed as a EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRAC- such Audit finding to PEC. PEC may granted herein. request additional information regard- 201 South Avenue F. waiver or relinquishment for the future TORS, CONSULTANTS, LICENSEES Johnson City, Texas 78636-0001 4. Take action to cure the Event of of any such term or provision, and the OR PERMITTEES. SUCH INDEM- ing such Audit findings or contest such Default, at the Cooperative’s cost, same shall continue in full force and ef- NITY SHALL ONLY APPLY WHERE audit findings. Payments not made by the thirtieth (30th) calendar day after To the extent the notice references an- in order to avoid or remediate im- fect. No waiver or relinquishment shall THE CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, nexation also notice to the following: pacts to public health, safety, or be deemed to have been made by the CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS OR notification will accrue simple interest at 10% annual percentage rate of the welfare. Upon completion by City City unless such waiver or relinquish- LIABILITY ARISES IN WHOLE OR Pedernales Electric total amount past due. If the Audit re- of the curing work, City will pro- ment is in writing and signed by the IN PART FROM THE WILLFUL OR Cooperative, Inc. vide an invoice to Cooperative for City. NEGLIGENT ACTS OF PEC OR ITS sults in a finding that PEC has overpaid Attn: Mapping the City, the City shall notify PEC of the City’s expenses, and Cooperative EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRAC- 201 S. Avenue F overpayment in writing within 30 days shall promptly reimburse City for Nothing in this Franchise is intended to TORS, CONSULTANTS, LICENSEES Johnson City, Texas 78636-0001 of the determination. The City shall pay all such expenses. waive any legal or equitable right, de- OR PERMITTEES. PEC SHALL HAVE directly any amounts of overpayment Pedernales Electric fense, obligation, or duty of PEC under THE RIGHT TO CONTROL THE DE- by PEC, unless this Franchise has Cooperative, Inc. D. Remedies Not Exclusive. The rights any agreement, or local, state, or fed- FENSE AND SETTLEMENT OF ANY been assigned or transferred to a third Attn: Billing and remedies of City and Cooperative eral Laws, standards, or protocols, ER- SUCH CLAIM. party, in which case, the City shall reim- 201 S. Avenue F set forth in this Franchise shall be in COT Protocols, or PEC’s standards or addition to, and not in limitation of, any tariff. The failure of PEC to insist in any PEC assumes full responsibility for the burse PEC within 30 days of the City’s Johnson City, Texas 78636-0001 other rights and remedies provided by one or more instances upon the strict work to be performed hereunder by it approval of the transfer or assignment Law or in equity. City and Cooperative performance of any one or more terms or its agents, and hereby releases, re- under Section 14.20.130. in an amount ------understand and intend that such rem- or provisions of this Franchise shall not linquishes and discharges City, its of- corresponding to the period of overpay- ment under which the Franchise was edies shall be cumulative to the maxi- be construed as a waiver or relinquish- ficers, agents and employees, from all If to City: mum extent permitted by Law and the ment for the future of any such term or claims, demands, and causes of action held by PEC. PEC shall be responsible exercise by City of any one or more of provision, and the right shall continue of every kind and character including for paying the City’s costs associated City of Georgetown such remedies shall not preclude the in full force and effect. No waiver or the cost of defense thereof, for any inju- with any audit commenced within two Attn: City Manager exercise by City, at the same or differ- relinquishment shall be deemed to ry to, including death of person (wheth- (2) years of a prior Audit to the extent P.O. Box 409 ent times, of any other such remedies have been made by PEC unless such er they be third persons, contractors, that both the prior and subsequent Au- Georgetown, TX 78627 for the same failure to cure. However, waiver or relinquishment is in writing or employees of either of the parties dits each determine underpayments in With a copy to: notwithstanding this Section or any oth- and signed by PEC. This Franchise is hereto) and any loss of or damage to excess of 5% on an annual basis. er provision of this Franchise, City shall intended to grant PEC a nonexclusive property (whether the same be that Sec. 14.20.105. Annexation. City of Georgetown not recover both liquidated damages right to construct, operate, and main- either of the parties hereto or of third Attn: City Attorney and actual damages for the same viola- tain lines, equipment, and Facilities to parties) caused by, arising out of, or in The City shall notify Cooperative in P.O. Box 409 tion, breach, or noncompliance, either provide, monitor, and operate electric connection with PEC’s work to be per- writing of the effective date of any an- Georgetown, TX 78627 under this Section or under any other services subject to any grant to PEC formed hereunder whether or not said nexation of property into the City lim- provision of this Franchise. under state Law. claims, demands and causes of action its that would require Cooperative to B. The City and PEC shall provide in whole or in part are covered by insur- include such properties for purposes notice in the event of an emergency, E. Termination. The Franchise granted Nothing herein shall be deemed a ance. City, by this Franchise does not of calculations of any amounts due un- for operational concerns or coordina- herein may be terminated only in ac- waiver, release or relinquishment of give consent to litigation of any such der this Franchise. Cooperative shall tion, or when reasonably necessary, cordance with the provisions of Sub- either party’s right to contest, appeal, to both email and phone number(s) claim, demand, or causes of action. not be liable for any late payments, section C. City shall notify Cooperative or file suit with respect to any action penalties or interest on the portion of to be provided by either party to the in writing at least ten (10) business or decision of the other party, including Sec. 14.20.085. – Indemnification - a quarterly payment that does not in- other upon its respective execution of days in advance of the City Council ordinances adopted by the City that City. clude Gross Revenues for Cooperative this Franchise. Such email and phone meeting at which the questions of ter- Cooperative believes are contrary to number(s) may be updated periodical- TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, customers within a newly annexed area mination shall be considered, and Co- applicable Laws. Nothing herein shall ly by providing notice in writing to the THE CITY WILL AGREES TO AND until sixty (60) days after written notice operative shall have the right to appear interfere with Cooperative’s service ter- addresses in Subsection 14.20.125.A. SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND from the City to the Cooperative of any before the City Council in person or by ritory and its requirement under Law to HOLD HARMLESS THE COOPERA- such annexation. Thereafter the Co- Sec. 14.20.130. - City approval of counsel and raise any objections or serve its customers. operative shall assure that any and all defenses Cooperative may have that TIVE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SER- transfer. VANTS, CONTRACTORS, AND EM- customers located within such annexed are relevant to the proposed forfeiture Sec. 14.20.185 – Extension. PLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY territory be included and shown on its PEC shall have the right to transfer or termination. The final decision of This Franchise replaces the agreement AND ALL SUITS, CLAIMS, LEGAL accounting system as being within the this Franchise to a third party, subject the City Council may be appealed to and franchise previously granted by the ACTIONS, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, City. After such sixty (60) day written to the City’s prior written approval as District Court. Upon timely appeal by City to PEC by Ordinance No. 2008- CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, DAM- notice from the City to the Cooperative, described below. The written approval Cooperative of the City Council’s deci- 69, as extended by the parties for a AGES, COSTS, EXPENSES, AND all customers’ accounts located within by the City Council shall be secured by sion terminating the Franchise granted term through September 30, 2020 (the ATTORNEYS’ FEES FOR INJURY OR such annexed territory shall begin ac- PEC before it may transfer or assign herein, the effective date of such termi- “2008 Franchise”). Upon acceptance of DEATH OF ANY PERSON, OR FOR crual for purposes of the franchise fee this Franchise, or any of the rights or nation shall be either when such appeal this Franchise by PEC, the terms of the DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY, ARIS- provisions in Section 14.20.090. If the privileges included within it; provided, is withdrawn or a court order upholding 2008 Franchise shall govern any period ING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONS City disannexes any territory, it will no- however, nothing within this Franchise the termination becomes final and un- between September 30, 2020, and the WITH INCIDENT TO ANY WORK tify Cooperative of such disannexation. restricts PEC from selling its Facilities appealable. If no appeal is filed, the acceptance of this Franchise. DONE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF Sixty (60) days after receipt of such or otherwise transferring its Facilities. effective date of such termination shall THIS ORDINANCE ARISING OUT OF notification, Cooperative will update itsAny successor or assignee of PEC be the sixtieth (60th) day following the Sec. 14.20.190. – Confidential Infor- A WILLFUL OR NEGLIGENT ACT OR records and cease remitting franchise shall be bound by all the duties, obliga- date of the final termination decision of mation. OMISSION OF THE CITY, ITS OFFI- fees calculated on the Gross Revenues tions, and conditions of the agreement. the City Council. Until the termination To the extent allowed by Law, includ- CERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CON- for its customers within the disannexed Such transfer or assignment will be becomes effective the provisions of the ing the TPIA, the City agrees to hold in TRACTORS, OR EMPLOYEES, PRO- territory. considered only upon the filing with theFranchise granted herein shall remain - VIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE CITY City Secretary of an instrument duly ex- in effect for all purposes. strict confidence any non-public infor - mation, information marked proprietary SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY Sec. 14.20.110. - Additional regula ecuted by the assignee agreeing to be tion. Sec. 14.20.150. - Partial invalidity - SUIT, ACTIONS, LEGAL PROCEED- bound. The City shall not unreasonably or confidential, and critical energy in frastructure information that it receives INGS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAM- withhold approval of a transfer; provid- and repeal provisions. Pursuant to the City of Georgetown’s from the Cooperative to the extent that AGES, COSTS, EXPENSES, AND City Charter and subject to Law, the ed however, the proposed assignee All Ordinances and agreements and ATTORNEYS’ FEES ARISING OUT must show financial responsibility and Cooperative has identified it as such. City may: parts of Ordinances and agreements Consistent with the TPIA, the City will OF A WILLFUL ACT OR NEGLIGENT must agree to comply with all provision in conflict herewith are hereby repealedmake reasonable efforts to (a) give the ACT OR OMISSION OF THE COOP- (a) impose reasonable regulations to of this Franchise. Once the assignment only to the extent of the conflict -hereCooperative prior written notice of a ERATIVE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ensure safe, efficient and continuousor transfer of PEC’s rights and obliga- with; this Franchise shall supersede request for public information in a rea- SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS, OR service to the public; tions is approved by the City, PEC shall and take precedence over inconsistent sonably practicable time period to allow EMPLOYEES. be absolved of all further obligations agreements, Ordinances, resolutions, (b) require such expansion, extension, under the Franchise. the Cooperative to seek a protective enlargement and improvements of or regulations hereafter or previously order, Texas Attorney General ruling, Sec. 14.20.090. – Franchise Fee. passed by the City. Subject to Sec- plants and Facilities as are necessary Sec. 14.20.140. - Default, remedies, or other appropriate remedy, and (b) A. PEC shall pay to the City for the use to provide adequate service to the pub- and termination. tion 14.20.185, this Franchise super- disclose only such information as is re- of its Public Rights-of-Way during the lic; sedes for all purposes any other written quired under applicable Law. Notwith- term of this Franchise a franchise fee A. Events of Default. The occurrence, agreements with respect to the Fran- standing anything contained within this as provided in this section. Such pay- (c) require PEC to furnish to the City, at any time during the term of the Fran- chise prior to the acceptance. Franchise to the contrary, if the release ment is in addition to any ad valorem without cost to the City, full information chise granted herein, of any one or Sec. 14.20.155. - Severability. of information received from the Coop- tax now or hereafter to be assessed regarding the location, character, size, more of the following events, shall con- erative is required by the TPIA and ap- and collected under the authority of the length, and terminals of all Facilities stitute an Event of Default by Coopera- The provisions of this Franchise are plicable Texas Attorney General rulings City’s charter or under the Law of the of PEC in, over and under the Public tive under this Ordinance: severable, and if any court of law en- and Law, then such release shall not State of Texas. Other than with respect Rights-of-Way of the City; 1. The failure of Cooperative to pay ters a final order which holds that any be considered to be a violation of this to such ad valorem taxes, the payment (d) collect from PEC for operations in the Franchise Fee on or before the section, subsection, sentence, clause, Franchise. so provided for in this Section is in lieu phrase, or other portion of this Fran- the City such proportion of the expense due dates specified herein. 10 The Williamson County Sun, June 30, 2021

Submit events to Roundabout [email protected] Art Happenings RICHARD LAURENT EXHIBIT VIRTUAL WRITER’S LEAGUE MEETING THROUGH JULY 18 JULY 1, 6:30 P.M. The Georgetown Art Center will exhibit the work of Guest speaker for the next San Gabriel Writers’ Richard Laurent, who has traveled here all the way League virtual meeting will be Edie Melson, with a from Chicago. The paintings and drawings in his se- presentation titled “Effective Social Media for To- ries are reflections of issues that are prevalent to- day’s Writer.” Ms. Melson’s blog reaches thousands day — gender inequality, cultural biases, and specif- and has been consistently named as one of the ic subjects linked to social justice including human Writer’s Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers since 2017. trafficking, child marriage, and honor killing. This Ms. Melson will share how to find your focus while exhibition represents Richard Laurent’s personal navigating the ever-changing landscape of social journey to understand cross-cultural criminal tradi- media, while providing tips and discussing emerging tions. This work displays his efforts as an artist to networks—all with a focus on following your path for help turn these “human wrongs” into human rights. writing and publishing. The material is appropriate The exhibit is viewable at the Center, 816 South Main for all levels of writers, from beginners to those Street. www.gorgetownartcentertx.org more advanced. Visitors can contact the Zoom ad- ministrator at [email protected] in advance for LONGITUDES WITH LATITUDES EXHIBIT an invitation to the meeting. SUN ARCHIVE THROUGH AUGUST 22 Audrey Griffin of Georgetown made it all the way through the 2018 hometown parade Georgetown resident and artist Ellen Greeney is dis- ASTRONAUT GUEST SPEAKER rolling smoothly along the route in her pink skates and carrying the American flag. playing a colorful photo journal of her travels in the JULY 12, 1 P.M. Georgetown Public Library, 402 West Eighth Street, The Worship Place will host astronaut Charlie Duke, in the first floor cafe area. In her travels around the the Apollo 16 Lunar Module pilot, for “Walk on the globe, she has crossed over many longitudes and Moon, Walk with the Son.” Refreshments will follow latitudes. Her photos capture the experiences she’s the event, which is held at the Sun City Campus, 811 Independence Day had, walking on all seven continents and exploring Sun City Boulevard. www.twptx.org GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS is free, but food and drinks are available for purchase, scores of countries, nations, kingdoms, republics, JULY 4, 9:15 P.M. and parking is available for $5-$20. experiencelhtx. provinces, pueblos, islands, principalities, a city- JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER TEACHER TRAINING The annual event thrown by the Georgetown Sertoma com/independence-day-spectacular/ state and even a grand Duchy. An artist reception JULY 22, 8:30 A.M. Club will return this year, with a display over San Gabri- will be at the library on August 6 from 4-6 p.m. Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for the 2021 “Ju- el Park July 4 at dusk. Fireworks will be set off around JULY FOURTH PARTY library.georgetown.org nior Master Gardener Hybrid Multi-County Teacher 9:15 p.m. This will be the 38th year for the event. The JULY 4, NOON Training Workshop.” This is a hands-on, professional event will be smaller than Independence Day events in Rentsch Brewery will hold a celebration of Indepen- FAITH IN ACTION PORTRAIT EXHIBIT development for elementary teachers wanting to the past, and will be without the city’s usual parade, dence Day. This event includes live music by Sam Lee JULY 1, 4 P.M. teach more plant science, environmental science food trucks, and vendors. Due to the fireworks fall Grona and Kyle Piland, the Rowdy Axe Truck, the Prick- Faith in Action Georgetown will kick off Indepen- and/or implement school garden projects. Registra- zone, North College Street will be closed Sunday, July ly Pear Plant Truck, a dunk tank, food trucks, plenty of dence Day weekend with a portrait exhibit and Q&A tion costs $75 and includes hands-on training sup- 4, from about 9-11 p.m. between the traffic circle and July 4th merchandise and a great location to watch with local war heroes on July 1 at Lamppost Coffee, plies, four Texas Education Agency CPE hours, and Holly Street. Parking, standing, or sitting along that the City of Georgetown fireworks show. Located at 809 South Main Street on the Square. The event will the TEKS-based Junior Master Gardener Teacher/ segment of North College Street will not be permitted 2500 Northeast Inner Loop. begin with a VIP coffee reception and portrait exhibit Leader Guide, and lunch. The event takes place at during this time. www.georgetown.org opening at 4 p.m. The Q&A will begin at 5:30 p.m. and 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown. 512-943-3300. LEANDER LIBERTY FEST will feature local WWII veteran Ernie Columbus, 101, FRONTIER DAYS RETURNS JULY 4, 2 P.M. and Grover Trytten, 100, to answer questions from JULY 3 Leander’s largest annual celebration, Liberty Fest the audience. A wine and cheese reception will fol- Round Rock’s Independence Day festivities begin at includes live music, food, and outdoor activities for low. VIP, general admission and children’s tickets are Bulletin Board 8:30 a.m. on Saturday with a parade on Mays Street the kids. Held in Lakewood Park at 2040 Artesian available at www.faithinactiongt.org/events CITY FACILITIES CLOSED between Mays Crossing and Highway 79. Then, Fron- Springs Crossing, gates will open at 2 p.m., with music JULY 4-5 tier Days events will take place at Old Settlers Park beginning at 5 p.m., and fireworks at about 9:30 p.m. Various City of Georgetown offices and facilities from noon through the evening. Activities at the free Admission is free, but tickets for the event must be will be closed July 4 and 5 in observance of Inde- event include swine races, a pepper eating contest, reserved in advance online at secure.rec1.com/tx/city- Library pendence Day. Facilities typically open on Sundays live music, carnival rides, cheerleading, an address of-leander-tx/catalog HEALTHY YARDS WORKSHOP that will be closed July 4 will include: the airport by the city’s mayor at 8 p.m., and fireworks at dusk. JULY 1, 1:30-3:45 P.M. terminal, the animal shelter, the Georgetown Public www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/sertoma-indepen- FOOD AND FIREWORKS AT MILBURN PARK The City of Georgetown is offering a workshop about Library, and the Georgetown Art, Recreation, Tennis dence-day-2021 JULY 4, 5 P.M. affordable yard maintenance Thursday afternoon in and Visitors centers. July 5 closings include: George- Independence Day festivities return to Cedar Park’s the Georgetown Public Library’s Friends Room. The town airport management offices, animal shelter, LIBERTY HILL INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR Milburn Park Sunday, with food trucks, music, and ac- event will discuss composting, native plants, weed City Hall, council and courts buildings, Municipal JULY 3, 6 P.M. tivities beginning at 5 p.m., leading up to a fireworks prevention, fertilizers, water conservation, and city Complex, Parks and Recreation Administration, Plan- Celebrate July Fourth a day early in Liberty Hill, with show at 9:15 p.m. A family-friendly movie will also be rebate programs. Those in attendance are eligible ning Department, Public Safety Operations Center, the city’s Independence Day Spectacular at Liberty Hill shown at the park directly after fireworks. The park is for door prizes, and drinks and refreshments will be Georgetown Public Library, and the Georgetown Art, Junior High, located at 13125 Highway 29. The event located at 1901 Sun Chase Boulevard just off of Cypress offered. The event is free, but space is limited and Recreation and Tennis centers. GoGeo bus service begins at 6 p.m. and includes live music, a kids play Creek Road. Event information can be found on the registration is required. Reservations can be made will not be offered July 4 or 5. www.georgetown.org zone, the Miss Liberty Pageant, a hotdog eating con- city’s website, www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/ online at www.eventbrite.com/e/building-healthy- test, a seed spitting contest, and other activities. The parks-recreation/special-events-day-camps/4th-of- yards-tickets-160076712757 event concludes with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Admission july

NOTICE TO CREDITORS County Court at Law #4 of Williamson County, to award the Contract on this basis. The Bid CITY OF GEORGETOWN Public Notices Notice is hereby given that original Letters 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, Security of successful Bidder will be retained The City of Georgetown is accepting sealed bids Testamentary for the Estate of Denise Texas 78626. until such Bidder has executed the Agreement, for the following project: Sebben, Deceased, were issued on April 23, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Trustee of the furnished the required Contract security and Invitation to Bid # 202148 Tree Trimming and 2021, in Cause No. 21-0169-CP4, pending Nellie Luene Jamison Harmer Management met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, Vegetation Management Services Continued from 7 in the County Court at Law No. 4, Williamson Trust/ Applicant in the above numbered and whereupon the Bid Security will be returned. All sealed bids are due July 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM County, Texas, to: Heather Benavides Williams. entitled estate, filed on the 26th day Ifof the May, successful Bidder fails to execute and CST Notice to Creditors All persons having claims against this Estate 2021 an APPLICATION TO PROBATE COPY deliver the Agreement and furnish the required Bids must be electronically submitted through Notice is hereby given that original Letters of which is currently being administered are OF WILL AND FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS Contract security within seven (7) days after the the City E-bid system accessible via City’s Independent Administration for the Estate of required to present them to the undersigned OF ADMINISTRATION of the said estate and Notice of Award, Owner may annul the Notice of web site at https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/ Stacy Tate within the time and in the manner prescribed by requests that the said Court determine who Award and the Bid Security of that Bidder will be CurrentSourcingEvents.aspx McWilliams, Deceased were issued on or about law. are the heirs and only heirs of the said LUENE forfeited. The Bid Security of the other Bidders To obtain information on the bid and to register June 17, c/o: Kelly Sundberg JAMISON HARMER, DECEASED, and their whom Owner believes to have a reasonable for the bid list, go to https:// 2021, under Cause No. 21-0593-CP4 pending Attorney at Law respective shares chance of receiving the award may be retained gtowntx.ionwave.net/ in the County Court at Law Number Four of 407 West Liberty Ave. and interest in such estate. by Owner until the earlier of the seventh day CurrentSourcingEvents.aspx Williamson County, Texas, to Dee McWilliams, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Said application may be heard at 10:00 o’clock after the Effective Date of the Agreement or aka Edwin Dee McWilliams. NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS DATED the 22nd day of June, 2021. a.m. on or after the first Monday next after the the sixtieth (60th) day after the Bid opening, AGAINST THE ESTATE OF Claims may be presented in care of the attorney /s/Kelly Sundberg expiration of ten days from the date of publication whereupon Bid Security furnished by such for the estate, addressed as follows: WENDELL KEITH JOHNSON, DECEASED Kelly Sundberg of this citation, at the Williamson County Justice Bidders will be returned. Bid Security with Bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that original Letters Mr. Dee McWilliams Attorney for Heather Center in Georgetown, Williamson County, which are not competitive will be returned within Estate of Stacy Tate McWilliams, Deceased Testamentary in the Estate of WENDELL KEITH Benavides Williams Texas. seven days after Bid opening. JOHNSON, Deceased, were issued on June 24, c/o Law Office of Jana K. McCown State Bar No.: 24034699 All persons interested in said estate are hereby The Advertisement for Bids includes a required 1008 S. Main Street 2021, in Cause No. 21-0544-CP4, pending in 407 West Liberty Ave. cited to appear before said Honorable Court Statement of Qualifications with specific County Court-at-Law No. Four (4) of Williamson Georgetown, Texas 78626 Round Rock, Texas 78664 on or before above mentioned time and place minimum qualifications that must be met in order All persons having claims against this estate, County, Texas, to Telephone: (512) 246-3995 by filing a written answer contesting such for the Bid to be considered. WLH Stonewall, LYNDA STARR JOHNSON. Claims may be which is currently being administered, are Facsimile: (512) 246-7776 application should they desire to do so. LLC will hold a mandatory pre-bid conference required to present them within the time and in presented in care of the attorneys for the Estate E-mail: If this citation is not served within 90 days after at the Engineer’s office, 7500 Rialto Boulevard, addressed as follows: Estate of WENDELL the manner prescribed by law. [email protected] the date of its issuance, it shall be returned Building II, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78735, at Dated the 25th Of June, 2021 Jana K. McCown unserved. 2:00 p.m., July 7, 2021, to discuss the process KEITH JOHNSON, Deceased, c/o VACEK, Attorney for Applicant CONSTABLE SALE NOTICE- REAL KIECKE & COLMENERO, LLP, P.O. Box 1845, PROPERTY Issued and given under my hand and seal of and the required qualifications statement. The Austin, Texas 78767. All persons having claims Ordinance Under and by virtue of an ORDER OF SALE, office at Georgetown, Texas, this the 24th dayStatement of Qualifications with notarized against this Estate are required to present them No. 2021-0622-01 issued on the 3rd day of December 2020 for of June, 2021. signatures must be submitted to the Engineer no within the time and in the manner prescribed by Voluntary Annexation For A 156.83 Acre Parcel Cause Number 20-1366-C425, Honorable Nancy E. Rister later than 2:00 p.m., July 14, 2021, from each law. Of Land Out Of The Davis, E. Survey Abstract 425th District Court of Williamson County, Williamson County Clerk interested Bidder. No. 172 In Williamson County, Texas. Texas, styled STAR RANCH COMMUNITY, 405 MLK Street, Box 14 PUBLIC NOTICE Application has been made An Ordinance Of The City Of Jarrell, Texas, INC. vs ARMIDA CAMOU RODRIGUEZ, AND Georgetown, Texas 78626 The Round Rock ISD will be accepting sealed with the Texas Alcoholic Annexing Certain Hereinafter Described THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN By: /S/Kathy Klingelberger, Deputy bids for: Applicant’s Attorney: Adjacent And Contiguous Territory; KnownDEVELOPMENT (in rem only), said writ ordering CATALOG CONTRACT: Electrical Repair Parts - Beverage Commission for To Be A Sparsely Populated Area; Into The that out of the property of ARMIDA CAMOU Laura Upchurch Non-Warehouse Stock Bid# 22-013 Opens 2:00 a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Incorporated Municipal Boundaries Of The City RODRIGUEZ, AND THE SECRETARY OF 315 S Park Street pm June 3, 2025 Of Jarrell, Texas On Petition Of The Landowners HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (in Brenham TX 77833 The solicitation will be opened at and documents Permit by Dwell House Coffee Of The Proposed Annexed Area; Extending rem only), subject to execution be made the sum CITY OF GEORGETOWN may be obtained from the RRISD Purchasing and Tap LLC, to be located The Boundary Limits Of The City Of Jarrell So of $ 642.00, attorney’s fees in the amount of $ The City of Georgetown is accepting sealed Dept: 16255 Great Oaks Dr Ste 200, Round As To Include Said Property Within The Jarrell 4,284.08; court cost in the amount of $ 307.00; proposals for the following: Rock, TX 78681 or (512)-464-6950. Vendors are at 2100 Muirfield Bend Dr. City Limits; Finding That All Necessary And post judgment interest thereon at the rate of 5% RFP 202132 - Fleet Auto Body Repair Services encouraged to register in the District’s eROC Ste. 210 Hutto, Williamson Required Legal Conditions Have Been Satisfied;per annum from December 3, 2020 until paid. Due July 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM (CST) Electronic Procurement Application at https:// County, Texas 78634. Owners Providing That Such Area Shall Become A Part This together with the costs of executing this writ Electronic Proposals shall be submitted through purchasing.roundrockisd.org/vendors/vendor- Of The City And That The Owners And/Or Any delivered to me as Constable, Precinct Four of the City’s web site at: registration/ of said corporation are Inhabitants Thereof Shall Be Entitled To The Williamson County, Texas. https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dawid Bednarek - Managing Rights And Privileges Of Other Citizens And Be Said judgment is a foreclosure on the following Hard copy sealed proposals may be submitted Bound By The Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions Notice is given that original Letters of Member, and Libby Bednarek property as described below. at the following address: Administration for the Estate of John Robert And Regulations Of The City Now In Effect And LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7, BLOCK E, Georgetown Municipal - Member. Those Which Are Hereinafter Adopted; Providing Swindell Jr. were issued on June 14, 2021, in STAR RANCH SECTION 5, PHASE 1, A Complex docket number 21-0523-CP4, pending in the CITY OF GEORGETOWN For A Finds Of Facts Clause; Annexation Of SUBDIVISION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Purchasing Department Territory Clause; Proper Notice And Meeting County Court at Law Number Four of Williamson The City of Georgetown is accepting sealed bids TEXAS ACORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT 300-1 Industrial Ave. County, Texas, to Cathey Ann Hubenthal. All for the following project: Requirements Clause; Publication Clause; THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET DD, Georgetown, TX 78626 Severability Clause; Repealing Clause; Open persons having claims against the estate, which Invitation to Bid # 202143 Parkside 1.5MG SLIDES 112-114, PLAT RECORDS OF To obtain information on the RFP and to register is presently being administered, are required Elevated Storage Tank and Hoover 1.0MG Meetings Clause; Effective Date Clause. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS. ALSO for the bid list, go to https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/ PASSED AND APPROVED on the 22ndday of to submit them, within the time and manner Elevated Storage Tank KNOWN AS 1008 GLASGOW COVE, CurrentSourcingEvents.aspxHUTTO, prescribed by law, and before the estate is All sealed bids are due July 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM June 2021 at a meeting of the City Council of the TEXAS 78634 City of Jarrell, Texas. ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDDERS closed, CST Therefore, I, Paul L. Leal, have levied on the 7th SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to WLH addressed as follows: Bids may be electronically submitted through CITATION BY PUBLICATION day of June, 2021, and will offer for sale and sell Stonewall, LLC for construction of the proposed Representative the City E-bid system accessible via City’s THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF by public auction to the highest bidder on the improvements, in accordance with the Plans, Estate of John Robert web site at https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/ WILLIAMSON 6th day of July 2021, the same being the first Swindell Jr. CurrentSourcingEvents.aspx Tuesday of the Month at the Williamson County Specifications, and Contract Documents TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE prepared by LJA Engineering, Inc. (Engineer), c/o Kevin Henderson Sealed bids may be submitted in hard copy at ESTATE OF PAUL J. LYMAN, III, Courthouse Annex, 405 Martin Luther King, in will be received at the Engineer’s office, 7500 Attorney at Law the following address: DECEASED, Cause No. 21-0710-CP4, in the City of Georgetown, Texas, between the Rialto Boulevard, Suite 100, Building II, Austin, 213A West 8th St. Georgetown Municipal Complex County Court at Law #4 of Williamson County, hours of ten o’clock a.m. and four o’clock p.m., Texas 78735, until 2:00 p.m., July 14, 2021, Georgetown, TX 78626 Purchasing Department any and all rights, title, interest and claim which 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Any Dated June 24, 2021. 300-1 Industrial Ave. the said ARMIDA CAMOU RODRIGUEZ, AND Texas 78626. Proposal received after this time will be returned By:/S/ Kevin Henderson Georgetown, TX 78626 SHERI LYMAN, Applicant, in the above THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN unopened. Proposals shall be plainly marked To obtain information on the bid and to register DEVELOPMENT (in rem only) have in the Kevin Henderson numbered and entitled estate, filed on the with the name and address of the Bidder and the Attorney for Administrator of the Estate of John for the bid list, go to https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/ 25th day of June, 2021 an APPLICATION TO above described property situated in Williamson following words: PROPOSAL FOR Robert Swindell Jr. CurrentSourcingEvents.aspx DETERMINE HEIRSHIP of the said estate and County, Texas. STONEWALL RANCH NOTICE TO CREDITORS requests that the said Court determine who NOTE: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, SECTION 12 STREET, DRAINAGE, WATER are the heirs and only heirs of the said PAUL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT Notice is hereby given that original Letters AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS Testamentary for the Estate of James Cain, J. LYMAN, III, DECEASED, and their respective NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES The Project consists of: Street, Drainage, shares and interest in such estate. OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A a/k/a James F. Cain, a/k/a James Franklin Cain, Water and Wastewater Improvements. All Deceased, were issued on June 23, 2021, in Said application may be heard at 10:00 o’clock PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT work must conform to Federal, State and local THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE Cause No. 21-0623-CP4, pending in the County a.m. on or after the first Monday next after the governmental rules and criteria. FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE Court at Law No. 4, Williamson County, Texas, to expiration of ten days from the date of publication Copies of the Plans and Specifications are on of this citation, at the Williamson County Justice OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE’S Laurie McCall, a/k/a Laurie Lynn Hamm McCall, file at the Engineer’s office where they may a/k/a Laurie Lynn McCall, a/k/a Laurie L. McCall Center in Georgetown, Williamson County, SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR be examined without charge. The contractor Texas. SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. as Independent Executor. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER qualifications section of the Contract DocumentsAll persons having claims against this Estate All persons interested in said estate are hereby (Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications) are cited to appear before said Honorable Court INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE which is currently being administered are available as paper copies or may be acquired required to present them to the undersigned on or before above mentioned time and place PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, electronically if desired by contacting the YOU SHOULD CONSULT COUNSEL OF YOUR within the time and in the manner prescribed by by filing a written answer contesting such Engineer. Copies of the Plans and Specificationslaw. application should they desire to do so. CHOICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES may be obtained from the Engineer on or If this citation is not served within 90 days after DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE Estate of James Cain, a/k/a James F. Cain, a/k/a after June 30, 2021 for a non-refundable fee James Franklin Cain Laurie McCall, a/k/a Laurie the date of its issuance, it shall be returned BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE of $100.00 per set. Checks for the Plans and unserved. JUDGMENT. ALL SALES WILL BE ISSUED A Lynn Hamm McCall, a/k/a Laurie Lynn McCall, Specifications shall be made payable to LJA a/k/a Laurie L. McCall, Independent Executor Issued and given under my hand and seal of CONSTABLE’S DEED Engineering, Inc. The winning bidder must submit a written c/o Greg Johnson, Attorney at Law office at Georgetown, Texas, this the 28th day A bid bond or cashier’s check payable to the Farrell & Johnson, PLLC of June, 2021. statement that they do not owe any delinquent WLH Stonewall, LLC in an amount not less than Nancy E. Rister Williamson County ad valorem, school or 1000 MoPac Circle five percent (5%) of the Bid Proposal submitted Austin, Texas 78746 Williamson County Clerk municipality taxes prior to the issuance of a (Bid Security), must accompany each Bid as Constables deed. DATED the 24th day of June, 2021. 405 MLK Street, Box 14 a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the /s/ Greg Johnson Georgetown, Texas 78626 Paul L. Leal, Constable Bidder will, within seven (7) days of award of Williamson County Precinct Four Greg Johnson By: /S/S. Klint, Deputy Contract, enter into a contract and execute FARRELL & JOHNSON, PLLC Applicant’s Attorney: CITATION BY PUBLICATION bonds on the forms provided in the Contract Wendi Lester 1000 MoPac Circle THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF Documents. The Owner reserves the right to Austin, Texas 78746 1625 Williams Drive, WILLIAMSON reject any or all Bids and to waive any and all Suite 101 Telephone: (512) 323 2977 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE formalities in bidding. The Owner reserves Facsimile: (512) 708 1977 Georgetown, TX 78628 ESTATE OF LUENE JAMISON HARMER, the right to determine which Bids are lowest DECEASED, Cause No. 21-0601-CP4, in and are in the best interest of the Owner, and e-mail: [email protected] The Williamson County Sun, June 30, 2021 11 Capacity crowd cheers rodeo’s return 3,300 turn out for Jarrell’s first major live event post-Covid

Continued from 1 B.B. Thomsen, the Williamson Bustin’ times, she said. County Sheriff’s Posse’s 2021 The lads and lassies put on sweetheart, prepares to enter the padding that looked like arena astride her horse, Spider- the gear a catcher wears man, during the 77th Annual in baseball, climbed on the backs of lambs and held on Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse while the lamb sprinted for Rodeo on Friday. the center of the arena. Photos by ANDY SHARP Capacity crowds Speaking of crowds, the rodeo drew 1,200 Friday night, around the same as the 2019 Jarrell Rodeo, Ms. Swanks said. Saturday night’s crowd was reported as 2,100. “And as you can see we’re standing room only to- night,” she said. Along with the crowds go brisk sales for vendors and caterers. Caterers provided Kona Ice treats, lemonade, funnel cakes, mozzarella sticks, barbecue, and chick- en tenders. 5T Firehouse JoJo Wolf holds on tight to a sheep Barbeque and Catering sold during Mutton Bustin’. out of brisket early both nights. “Vendors are doing fan- tastic,” said Ms. Swanks. “The Kona Ice vendor had to send out for more ice.” Western clothing ven- dors sold 10-gallon hats, Latina dresses and other wares, next to Fredericks- burg peaches, three bounce castles, and a mechanical bull. A live performance by country music band High- way Traveller rounded out the evening as couples two-stepped under the stars in a pasture-turned-rodeo Kaydence Crawford of Stephenville, Texas, practices grounds. her moves as she prepares to compete in break- away roping. Donation made While sunset colors Shaylee Jameson of Valley Spring, Texas, competes in breakaway roping. blazed in the sky, Jarrell resident Shadarac Mertis and his family accepted a $500 Posse donation on behalf of the Jarrell Com- munity Library. Mr. Mertis said the library chose his family to accept the dona- tion because of their volun- teer activities supporting the library and the efforts of his daughter, Ella Mertis, in particular. He said his nine-year-old daughter was really the star of the family’s work with Above, Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team the library. She edited a vid- member Jason Woods carries the American flag as he eo for the library’s website, prepares to enter the arena on his horse, China. and has been reading since she was six. Left, “I help with story time, Bareback riders Bodee Lammers, front, from craft time and snack time Tolar, Texas, and Shawn Perkins, from Roberts, for the little kids,” Ella said. Montana, tape up before their competition.

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Continued from 1 government employee in the small German town of Lichtenfels — were given to a class of junior history students at the local high school with the assignment that they should track down the descendants of the orig- inal holders of the licenses and return them. The task took the stu- dents a year, and led them all across the world to find the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the long deceased German Jewish citizens. Descen- dants were found as far as Baltimore, Argentina and Austin. The exhibit has traveled across the world telling the stories of the 13 Jewish citizens, and was brought to Georgetown by Congre- THURMOND KATE gation Havurah Shalom, Lisa Salko shares information about her grandfather, Sigmund Marx, with Suzanne Schlesinger and Inge Stanton. which organizes an annu- al Holocaust educational The seizure of the licens- invited to attend, and the Learning from the past The opening in George- still alive who remembers es was one of the first signs class of 14 students present- town is the first post-pan- the Holocaust first hand, event in Williamson Coun- Ms. Salko travels with the of trouble for her father, ed their research findings demic show the license Ms. Stanton said it is im- t y. exhibit as part of the Gen- Alfred Marx, who lived in and the original licenses to exhibit has made, and Ms. portant to pass the stories “So many people don’t erations Forward Program a building with his brother, the families. Silverman said they waited along to future generations. know about stories like with the Holocaust and this,” said Ellen Silver- Sigmund, near their cous- “When they contacted a year for the occasion. “The more you read, the Human Rights Education man, one of the organizers. in, Alfred Oppenheimer. us and invited us, we al- The show had initially more you hear, the more de- Center, which now manag- “That’s why we wanted to All three families are part most didn’t go,” said Ms. been scheduled for April tails come out,” Ms. Stanton es the collection. For her, bring it here. It’s not just of the exhibit. Schlesinger, who attended 2020, then moved to April said. “This generation com- the exhibit serves a deeper history, we bring it into the Shortly after, the town with her mother Ms. Stan- of this year due to shut- ing up now, they don’t know. purpose. present.” experienced the violence of ton and her daughters. downs. When conditions We have to record these sto- “The changes that I’ve The exhibit, which fea- Kristallnacht, when Nazis “I’m so glad we did. It was were not yet improving by ries so they can know what seen in the country over the tures banners for each of destroyed homes and busi- life-changing for us.” April, Congregation Havu- happened.” past five years frightened the 13 citizens telling their nesses of Jewish citizens. For Ms. Salko, the event rah Shalom pushed it back “It can’t end with Inge’s me,” she said. “Particular- stories as researched by Ms. Stanton remembers reconnected her with her another two-and-a-half generation,” Ms. Salko said. ly, in 2017 with the Unite the German students, was that their family’s dentist cousins and gave her knowl- months. “It needs to be taken for- the Right rally in Charlot- accompanied by descen- was among the mob that edge of a part of her histo- “I’m so grateful they ward by each of us. If you tesville, my blood turned dants and second cousins targeted their home. ry she didn’t have access to. stuck with us and got us tell the stories, you can’t cold. I thought, ‘This is too Lisa Salko and Suzanne Ms. Stanton’s father Her grandfather had been back,” Ms. Salko said. forget.” Schlesinger, as well as Su- and his brother made it to unwilling to talk about his familiar. It can’t be allowed The free exhibit telling to happen again.’ It woke zanne’s mother, Inge Stan- America before the true experience in Germany, she Education is key the stories of the 13 driver’s ton, 91, who was eight when terror began, but five of the said, and she had no knowl- something up in me and licenses, with ample pho- her father’s driver’s license 13 driver’s license holders edge about her great-uncle pushed me toward some- She, Ms. Silverman, Ms. tographs, along with stu- was seized. were not as lucky, including Alfred Oppenheimer or thing.” Stanton, and Ms. Schlesing- dent-gathered information their cousin, Alfred Oppen- what had befallen his fam- She became the featured er all agree on the hope for on their holders and their Prelude to Kristallnacht heimer. i l y. speaker for the exhibit in the exhibit: education. families, will be on display “I was there, I remem- The story of Alfred was “It was painful to hear, the U.S., and although it’s “There are a lot of stories on the first floor of the ber when they came,” Ms. told to Ms. Salko at a week- but we needed to know been 17 months since the here,” Ms. Schlesinger, who Georgetown Public Library Stanton said. “I was on the long memorial organized that,” she said. “It’s part of last event — Covid-19 in- still resides in Austin, said. until August 4. 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