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2019-2022 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT HIGHWAY PROJECTS
2019-2022
Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program
TxDOT Austin District
Highway Projects
2019-2022 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT HIGHWAY PROJECTS
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                                                            FY 2019
2019-2022 STIP                                          07/2018 Revision: Revising
DISTRICT           MPO                  COUNTY          CSJ         TIP FY      HWY   PHASE          CITY                    YOE COST
 AUSTIN                                      BLANCO     0914-23-012 2019      VA       C,E            OTHER             $      845,966
  LIMITS FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CITY OF BLANCO                                         PROJECT SPONSOR
      LIMITS TO 7TH ST, CHERRY ST and 11TH ST                                                       REVISION DATE 07/2018
      PROJECT INSTALL BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY/SIDEWALKS                                         MPO PROJ NUM
         DESCR                                                                                     FUNDING CAT(S) 9TAP
      REMARKS                                                       PROJECT
             P7                                                     HISTORY
     TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION                                   AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARE
   PREL ENG $        110,474                 CATEGORY   FEDERAL          STATE     REGIONAL         LOCAL             LC        TOTAL
ROW PURCH $                0    COST OF      9TAP     $   793,573 $           0 $           0 $      52,393 $          0 $     845,966
     CONSTR $        736,492   APPROVED      TOTAL    $   793,573 $           0 $           0 $      52,393 $          0 $     845,966
 CONST ENG $               0    PHASES
    CONTING $              0 $      845,966
    INDIRECT $             0
   BOND FIN $              0
PT CHG ORD $               0
 TOTAL CST $         846,966

PHASE: C = CONSTRUCTION, E = ENGINEERING, R = ROW, T = TRANSFER
2019-2022 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT HIGHWAY PROJECTS
Highway Financial Summary - Year of Expenditure Cost

                                                                                                   Austin District - 14
                                                                                   FY 2019 - 2022 Transportation Improvement Program
Funding by Category
                                                               FY 2019                           FY 2020                        FY 2021                    FY 2022               Total FY 2019 - 2022
   Category                Description              Programmed       Authorized      Programmed        Authorized    Programmed       Authorized   Programmed    Authorized   Programmed      Authorized
                  Preventive Maintenance
         1        and Rehabilitation                   $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
                  Urban Area (Non- TMA)
   2M or 2U       Corridor Projects                    $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
                  Non-Traditionally Funded
         3        Transportation Project               $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
                  Statewide Connectivity
         4        Corridor Projects                    $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0

         5        CMAQ                                 $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
     5 Flex       Map21 Flex                           $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
         6        Structures                           $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
         7        Metro Mobility & Rehab               $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
         8        Safety                               $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
         9        Enhancements                         $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
     9 Flex       TAP                                $845,966        $845,966            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0        $845,966       $845,966
                  Supplemental
        10        Transportation                       $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0

    10 CBI        Corridor Border                      $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
        11        District Discretionary               $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
        12        Strategic Priority                   $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
        12C       Strategic Priority RECON             $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
        12S       Strategic Priority RECON             $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
        SBPE      Strategy Budget PE                   $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0
    SB 102        Strategy 102                         $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0          $0              $0

                                           Total    $845,966         $845,966            $0                  $0         $0                $0          $0             $0       $845,966        $845,966

Funding Participation Source
                   Source                            FY 2019             FY 2020       FY 2021             FY 2022     Total
Federal                                              $793,573              $0            $0                  $0      $793,573
State                                                  $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
Local                                                $52,393               $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Local Contributions (LC)                       $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Prop 1                                         $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3- Prop 7                                          $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Prop 12                                        $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Prop 14 Bonds                                  $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Texas Mobility Fund                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Vehical Registration Fees - VTR                $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - RTR                                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - SH 121 Toll Revenue                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - SH 161 Toll Revenue                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - SH 130 Concession Revenue                      $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - PTF                                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - Unique Federal Program - Tiger II              $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
CAT 3 - TDC                                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
Other - Section 5306                                   $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
Other - Strategy PE Budget                             $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
Other - Stragegy 102 Budget                            $0                  $0            $0                  $0         $0
                                            Total   $845,966               $0            $0                  $0      $793,573
2019-2022 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT HIGHWAY PROJECTS
2019-2022 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT HIGHWAY PROJECTS
7901 N. I-35, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78753 | 512.832.7000 | WWW.TXDOT.GOV

         Public Meeting Notice - Texas Department of Transportation – Austin District

         The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public meeting to receive
         comments on the FY 2019-2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Blanco,
         Gillespie, Llano, Lee and Mason Counties. The TIP is a mechanism used by TxDOT and FHWA to
         fund projects for the next four years and includes all federally funded projects. You are
         encouraged to attend the public meeting which will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the
         following date and location:

                    Tuesday, June 5, 2018
                    Llano County Library
                    102 E. Haynie St.
                    Llano, Texas 78643

         This meeting is being held pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102,
         which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. The meeting will be
         open-house format with no formal presentation.

         Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require accommodations or
         services are requested to contact Uba Gola at 512-832-7100 by no later than May 29, 2018
         prior to the meeting.

         Interested parties who are unable to attend the meeting may submit comments to Lorena
         Echeverria De Misi, P.E., Austin District Director of Transportation Planning and Development
         at: TxDOT, 7901 N. I-35, Austin, Texas 78753. To be considered, all written comments must be
         received at the Austin District Office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2018.

         Proposed FY 2019 - FY 2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program documents are
         available for review at www.txdot.gov search keyword: Hearings and Meetings.

                                                    OUR VALUES: People • Accountability • Trust • Honesty
OUR MISSION: Through collaboration and leadership, we deliver a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods.

                                                                     An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Public Meeting Summary
Austin District Rural TIP 2019-2022

TxDOT Austin District held a public open house for the 2019-2022 Rural TIP from 4:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. on the following date and location:

        Tuesday, June 5, 2018
        Llano County Library
        102 E. Haynie Street, Llano, Texas 78643.

At the meeting, county maps of the proposed individually-listed and grouped projects planned between
2019 and 2022 were displayed. The Area Engineer responsible for the area and district planning staff
were available to answer questions. Handouts included the Project Selection process brochure, general
information about the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program process, the list of projects
proposed for FY 2019 to FY 2022 Rural TIP, maps, and a comment form.

The Public Notice for the above mentioned public open house was published in the Mason County
News, Fredericksburg Standard, The Llano News, Giddings Times and News and Blanco County News and
posted on TXDOT’s web site together with the list of projects for the 2019-2022 Rural TIP, for public
review. Additionally, letters were sent to elected officials representing the rural counties in the Austin
District, including county judges, mayors, and city managers. Information was also made available to
the Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO), a rural transportation
planning entity formed by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).

A total of eight (8) members of the public and elected officials attended the meeting in Llano. No
comments were received at this meeting or by mail.
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Texas Department of Transportation
                                        7901 N. 1-35, AUSTIN. TEXAS 78753           I   512.832.7000   I   WWW.TXDOT.GOV

          May 21, 2018

          Betty Voights
          Executive Director
          Capital Area Council of Governments

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          P.O. Box 17848
          Austin, TX 78760

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          RE:        Proposed FY 2019-2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

          Dear Ms. Voights:

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         The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites you and your staff to attend a public

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         meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2019-2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for
         Blanco, Gillespie, Llano, Lee and Mason Counties. The TIP isa mechanism used by TxDOT and

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         Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to fund projects for the next four years and includes all
         federally funded projects.

         A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Llano County Library,
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         102 East Haynie Street, Llano, Texas 78643. The meeting will be open-house format with no formal
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         presentation. During this time, maps and a list of proposed improvements will be available for
         review, and TxDOT staff will be available to answer questions.

         Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bastrop Area Engineer, Diana Schulze at
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         (512) 308-4468, or Burnet Area Engineer, Cathy Kratz at (512) 715-5701.
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         Terry G. McCoy, P.E.
         Austin District Engineer
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         CC:        Lorena Echeverria de Misi, P.E., Austin Director of Transportation Planning & Development
                    Diana K. Schulze, P.E., Bastrop Area Engineer
                    Cathleen A. Kratz, P.E., Burnet Area Engineer

         Enclosure

                                                   OUR VALUES: People ‘Accountability Trust Honesty
OUR M5SION: Through collaboration and leadership, we deliver a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods.

                                                                     An Equal Opportunity Employer
Austin District Stakeholder Database

      Organization                  Position              Title               First Name     Last Name
Austin                      City Manager       Mr.                          Marc           Ott
Burnet                      Mayor              Mayor                        Gary           Wideman
Burnet                      City Manager       Mr.                          David          Vaughn
City of Austin                                 Mayor-Elect                  Steve          Adler
City of Austin                                 Transportation Planning      Annick         Beaudet
City of Austin                                 Transportation Planning      Teri           McManus
City of Bastrop                                Mayor                        Ken            Kesselus
City of Bastrop                                Planning Director            Melissa        McCollum
City of Bastrop                                City Manager                 Mike           Talbot
City of Bee Cave            Mayor              Mayor
City of Bertram             Mayor              Mayor                        Dickie         Allen
City of Blanco              Mayor              Mayor                        M. Bruce       Peele
City of Buda                                   Mayor                        Todd           Ruge
City of Buda                                   City Manager                 Kenneth        Williams
City of Cedar Park                             Director of Engineering      Darwin         Marchell
City of Cedar Park                             Mayor                        Matt           Powell
City of Cottonwood Shores   Mayor              Mayor                        Donald         Orr
City of Coupland                               Mayor                        Jack           Piper
City of Creedmoor           Mayor              Mayor                        Robert         Wilhite
City of Elgin                                  Mayor At-Large               Marc           Holm
City of Elgin                                  City Manager                 Kerry          Lacy
City of Fredericksburg      Mayor              Mayor                        Linda          Langerhans
City of Fredericksburg      City Manager       Mr.                          Kent           Myers
City of Georgetown                             Interim City Manager / Gener Jim            Briggs
City of Georgetown                             Transportation Services DirecEd             Polasek
City of Georgetown                             Mayor                        Dale           Ross
City of Giddings            Mayor              Mayor                        John           Dowell
City of Giddings            City Secretary     Ms.                          Andrea         Ray
City of Granger                                Mayor                        Jerry          Lalla
City of Granite Shoals      Mayor              Mayor                        Dennis         Maier
City of Granite Shoals      City Manager       Mr.                          Ken            Nickel
City of Highland Haven                         Mayor                        Irene          Dauphin
City of Horsehoe Bay        Mayor              Mayor                        Steve          Jordan
City of Horsehoe Bay        City Manager       Mr.                          Stan           Farmer
City of Hutto                                  City Manager                 Karen          Daly
City of Hutto                                  Mayor                        Debbie         Holland
City of Hutto                                  Senior Planner               Erika          Ragsdale
City of Johnson City        Mayor              Mayor                        Dawn           Capra
City of Johnson City        City Secretary     Mr.                          Anthony        Holland
City of Kyle                                   Mr.                          Leon           Barba
City of Kyle                                   City Manager                 Scott          Sellers
City of Kyle                                   Mayor                        Todd           Webster
City of Leander                                Mayor                        Christopher    Fielder
City of Lexington           Mayor              Mayor                        Charlotte      Hooper
City of Llano               Mayor              Mayor                        Gail           Lang
City of Llano               City Manager       Mr.                          Scott          Edmonson
City of Llano               City Secretary     Mr.                          Toni           Milam
City of Lockhart                               City Planner                 Dan            Gibson
City of Lockhart                               City Manager                 Vance          Rodgers
City of Lockhart                               Mayor                        Lew            White
City of Luling                                 City Manager                 Mark           Mayo
City of Manor                                  Interim City Manager         Thomas         Bolt
City of Manor                                  Mayor                        Rita           Jonse
City of Marble Falls                           City Manager                 Mike           Hodge
Austin District Stakeholder Database

      Organization                  Position                 Title            First Name      Last Name
City of Martindale                               Mayor                     Doyle           Mosier
City of Mason               City Adminstrator    Mr.                       John            Palacio
City of Mason               Mayor                Mayor                     Brent           Hinckley
City of Mustang Ridge       Mayor                Mayor                     Alisandro       Flores
City of Niederwald                               Mayor                     Reynell         Smith
City of Pflugerville                             City Manager              Brandon         Wade
City of Round Mountain      Mayor                Mayor                     Alvin           Gutierrez
City of Round Rock                               City Manager              Laurie          Hadley
City of Round Rock                               Transportation Director   Gary            Hudder
City of Round Rock          Planning Director                              Brad            Wiseman
City of San Marcos                                                         Sabas           Avila
City of San Marcos                               Mayor                     Daniel          Guerrero
City of San Marcos                               City Manager              Jared           Miller
City of Smithville                               City Manager              Robert          Tamble
City of Smithville                               Mayor                     Mark            Bunte
City of Taylor                                   Mayor                     Jesse           Ancira, Jr.
City of Taylor                                   City Manager              Isaac           Turner
City of Uhland                                   Mayor                     Glenn           Smith
City of Weir                Mayor                Mayor                     Mervin          Walker
City of West Lake Hills     Mayor                Mayor                     David           Claunch
City of Woodcreek           Mayor                Mayor                     Michael         Steinert
Dripping Springs            Mayor                Mayor                     Todd            Purcell
Florence                    Mayor                Mayor                     Mary            Condon
Jarrell                                          Mayor                     Dewey           Hulme
Jarrell                                          City Manager              Mel             Yantis
Lago Vista                  Mayor                Mayor                     Randy           Kruger
Lago Vista                  City Manager         Ms.                       Melissa         Byrne Vossmer
Lakeway                     Mayor                Mayor                     David           DeOme
Lakeway                     City Manager         Mr.                       Steve           Jones
Leander                     City Manager         Mr.                       Kent            Cagle
Liberty Hill                Mayor                Mayor                     Connie          Fuller
Luling                                           Mayor                     Mike            Hendricks
Marble Falls                                     Mayor                     George          Russell
Pflugerville                Mayor                Mayor                     Jeff            Coleman
Rollingwood                 Mayor                Mayor                     Thom            Farrell
Round Rock                  Mayor                Mayor                     Alan            McGraw
Thrall                      Mayor                Mayor                     Troy            Marx
Wimberley                   Mayor                Mayor                     Steve           Thurber
Blanco County               Judge                Judge                     Brett           Bray
Capital Area Council of
                            Executive Director   Ms.                       Betty           Voights
Governments
Gillespie County            Judge                Judge                     Mark            Stroeher
Lee County                  Judge                Judge                     Paul            Fischer
Llano County                Judge                Judge                     Mary            Cunningham
Mason County                Judge                Judge                     Jerry           Bearden
Bastrop County              Judge                Judge                     Paul            Pape
Burnet County               County Judge         County Judge              James           Oakley
Hays County                                                                Michael         Aulick
Hays County                 County Judge-Elect                             Bert            Cobb
Williamson County                                                          Dan             Gattis
Capital Area Metropolitan
                                                                           Ashby           Johnson
Planning Organization
Capital Metropolitan
                                                                           Linda           Watson
Transportation Authority
Austin District Stakeholder Database

       Organization                 Position             Title            First Name      Last Name
Central Texas Regional
                             Executive Director                      Mike              Heiligenstein
Mobility Authority
Travis County                Judge                                   Sarah             Eckhardt
                             Executive Manager,
Travis County                Transportation & Natural                Steve             Manilla
                             Resources
Caldwell County              County Judge                            Ken               Schawe
                             Senior Planner,
Travis County                Transportation and                      Charlie           Watts
                             Natural Resources

Hill Country Bicycle Works                                           Lisa              Nye-Salladin
LCRA                         Mr.                                     Phil              Wilson
Michael Dutton

From:                             AUSINFO
Sent:                             Monday, June 25, 2018 10:48 AM
To:                               Michael Dutton
Subject:                          FW: TxDOT Internet E-Mail

Michael:

It has been suggested that you are the best receiver for this email.

Chris

Christopher Bishop
Public Information Officer
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From: cboydston@gmail.com [mailto:cboydston@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 2:27 PM
To: AUSINFO
Subject: TxDOT Internet E‐Mail

Name: Ms. Carolyn Boydston
Address:
PO Box 1256
Blanco, TX 78606
Blanco, TX 78606

Phone:
(512) 585‐1256

Requested Contact Method: Email

Reason for Contact: Customer Service
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Comment: I strongly support CSJ project #0914‐23‐012 to install bike and ped pathways in the town of Blanco. This
project the is culmination of many years of work by many people in Blamco.

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Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post                   |     May 23, 2018         | A15

 APPRAISALS                                                                                        PROPERTY APPRAISALS 2018
                                                                                                                                                               2017 Certified         2018 Notices              Difference      % Change
                                                                               Cont. from A1
                                                                                                   Number of Parcels in county (all types)                         32,269                 32,562                   -707           -2.13%
   GCAD’s Chief Appraiser, Scott Fair,          as required in the Texas Constitution
 encourages taxpayers to carefully read         and Texas Property Tax Code.                       Number single family residences (county)                         13,511                13,758                   247            1.83%
 their notices and contact the appraisal          “Sale prices are a good indication of            Number single family residences (city)                           4,513                  4,552                   39             0.86%
 district office if they have any ques-         this value,” Fair said. “Although many
 tions about their properties or notices.       residents are not interested in selling            Number homestead residences (county)                             7,109                  7,144                   35             0.49%
   “The district is currently holding in-       their property, the district is required           Number homestead residences (city)                               2,687                  2,676                   -11            -0.41%
 formal meetings with taxpayers to dis-         by law to appraise it at market value.”            Average value homestead residence (county)                     $283,014               $297,091                $14,077           4.97%
 cuss their accounts,” Fair said.                 The State Comptroller’s Property
   Appraisers are available Monday              Tax Assistance Division conducts a                 Average value homestead residence (city)                       $289,198               $304,102                $14,904           5.15%
 through Friday from approximately              field study to determine if the district           Total market value in district                              $8,507,913,023        $8,991,532,969        $483,619,946           5.68%
 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                         is appraising properties at market val-            Net taxable in district                                     $4,258,026,627        $4,669,455,403        $411,428,776            9.66%
   “A good portion of protests received         ue. This study determines the amount
 by our office come from property tax           of state funding that the local school             Total market value single family residential                $3,028,186,469        $3,264,266,553        $236,080,084            7.80%
 agents or consultants. We encourage            districts will receive.                            Total market value agricultural land                        $3,943,484,419        $4,032,978,233         $89,493,814           2.27%
 the property owners concerned with               The Gillespie County real estate                 Total market value commercial                                $745,582,196          $814,428,319          $68,846,123            9.23%
 valuations or exemptions to come in            market has had an upward trend of
 themselves,” Fair said. “We are here           sale prices the last several years.                                                                                                                *From Gillespie Central Appraisal District
 to follow the Texas Property Tax Code,           In 2017, sales prices appeared to
 but we are also here to serve the public
 and provide understanding to the tax-
                                                escalate through the year, causing
                                                GCAD to increase values on multiple
                                                                                                   Steps to protest a property valuation with GCAD
 payer.”                                        types of property for 2018.                           If a taxpayer wishes to protest their         confidential and cannot be disclosed to a      meetings with taxpayers to discuss their
   Property information has been up-              Properties with an over age 65 ex-               appraised value, denial of an exemption,         taxpayer or official agent unless a formal     accounts. These are held on a first-come,
 dated on GCAD’s website located at             emption may have their appraised                   special-use valuation or any other matter,       protest is filed,” Fair said.                  first-serve basis and typically take 15-30
                                                                                                   a written protest must be filed by June 15,        There are three ways a person can ap-        minutes, Fair said.
 www.gillespiecad.org with the 2018             value increase, but the amount of taxes            2018 in the GCAD office in the basement          pear for an ARB hearing:
 notice values and maps. This website           paid to the city, county and school dis-           level of the Gillespie County Courthouse.           In person,                                           Appraisal Review Board
 has information regarding all prop-            trict last year will not increase unless              This protest can be a letter or can be on        By written affidavit, or                      The ARB is a five-member panel of local
 erties such as values, square footages         the taxpayer added something new to                the protest form included on the Notice of          Give someone written authorization         citizens appointed by the appraisal district
 and maps. Taxpayers are encouraged             the property.                                      Appraised Value. If the matter cannot be         to appear on their behalf.                     board of directors.
 to visit the website for information.                                                             resolved through staff review, then a hear-        In each case, a property owner should           “The ARB reviews information and
   Fair said appraisals are made at               Visit the Gillespie Central Appraisal District   ing will be scheduled with the Appraisal         submit all evidence for the hearing such as    evidence provided by both the appraisal
                                                office at 1159 S. Milam St., call (830) 997-       Review Board (ARB), Fair said.                   pictures, written estimates, or other evi-     district and the taxpayer,” Fair said. “They
 market value – the price at which a            9807, or visit the district website at www.gil-       “Due to state legislation, all of the dis-    dence deemed necessary, Fair said.             then make an independent value judge-
 willing buyer and willing seller agree –       lespiecad.org for questions and information.       trict’s comparable sales are considered            The district is currently holding informal   ment.”

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GARAGE SALE -- Sat.         FOR SALE -- 2015 Dodge           S A LVA D O R T I R E S       EXPERIENCED OIL-              PEST CONTROL --           BIG SALE! $2,000 off
26, 8 a.m. till ? 551 S.    1500 pickup quad-cab.            -- Pablo Cortez, 801 N.       FIELD TRUCK DRIV-             ARMSTRONG PESTI-          the following 3 bedroom,
Caldwell St. Lots of good   38,000 miles. Mail route         Grimes, Giddings, Tx.         ERS needed. Must have         CIDE SOLUTIONS. Res-      2 bath homes: the Di-
items.1-1-pd               vehicle with dual controls,      78942. Cell 979, 540-         a Class “A” CDL with          idential and commercial.  ana 28’x56,’ the Houston
                            light bar, back-up alarm.        6362; office 979, 542-        tanker endorsement and        David Armstrong, 979,     16’x76,’ or the Dragon
ESTATE SALE -- 3362 Mail route ready. Retired.               0400. New and used tires,     good driving record. Com-     324-4501.45-tfc          16’x72.’ Open 7 days
CR 216, Northrup. Satur- 979, 540-0555. 51-4-pd             oil change, brakes, small     petitive pay, paid holi-                                a week. 800, 369-6888.
day-Monday, May 26-28,                                       engine repair, inspections.   days, vacation and sick       LOT - Downtown Gid- Fayette Country Homes,
8a-4p. Gas range, fur- AVAILABLE for local                   1-13-pd                      pay. Health, dental, vision   dings. 332 Sandridge Dr., 751 Huser Blvd., Schul-
niture (living, bedroom, pasture shredding. Please                                         and life insurance avail-     $17,500. 828, 747-0303. enburg, RBI 32896.
office), King mattress set, call 979, 540-8225.              KIOWA BLACKBERRY              able. Advance Hydrocar-       49-tfc 51-4
antiques (church bench, 49-6-pd                             plants for sale, and also     bon Corporation, 979,
doors, porch arch, stained                                   pick your own berries.        542-3462, 1003 CR 237,        F U L L T I M E L AW N                     L AW N S E RV I C E S
glass), H-braces (new),                                      979, 542-3301. 48-8-pd       Giddings, TX or online at     MAINTENANCE CREW                           AVAILABLE -- FREE
wood board fence (sur-                                                                     ahcus.com.50-4-pd            LEADER & CREW                              ESTIMATES. Call 979,
rounded 2 acres), wine        BLK. ANGUS and                                                                             MEMBERS -- Require-                        966-8139.   50-4-pd
                              BLK LIMOUSIN                   LOOKING FOR a used                                          ments: Strong attention
cooler, kegarator, dog                                                                     Home/ 2 car garage, with
                              BULLS and heifers.             home under $30,000? We                                      to detail, self motivated,
pen, patio, Christmas, TV,                                                                 plans to build a complete
                              Gentle, breeding ages.         have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom                                     strong work ethic, abil-
decorative, ceiling fans,                                                                  home in front of. $95,000.
                                                             homes, 2012-2017 mod-                                                                                     NOW HIRING -- All
lighting, sinks/vanities, Family owned/oper-                                               320 Sandridge Dr. 828,        ity to prioritize in a fast-
                              ated since 1975, de-           els, gently used. Great for                                 paced environment. Lawn                       positions. Call 979,
much more.        1-1-pd                                                                  747-0303.49-tfc
                              livery available. 979,         the lake, the beach or a                                    maintenance experience                        542-3480 or apply at
CARPORT SALE -- Sat.          263-5829.40-tfc               country weekend home.                                       preferred. Paid holidays                      El Charro T, 1195 E.
8-1. 356 Monroe St. All                                      Price includes delivery                                     and paid training. Email                      Austin, Giddings.
size clothes and more.                                       (small fee after 50 mile                                    resume to office@eco-                         49-10
                                                             radius). Call for more in-      O F F I C E S PA C E
                                                                                             FOR RENT -- Hwy.            services.co or call 979,
F O R S A L E - - N E W PAINTING & STAINING                  formation 800, 369-6888.                                    968-8471.1-4
WHEELCHAIR. 542- INTERIOR AND EXTE-                          Open Sundays 1-6. Fay-          290 East across from                                      SURPRISE A FRIEND
8317.1-1-pd RIOR. SEMI-RETIRED.                             ette Country Homes, 751         Tractor Supply. In-                                          OR RELATIVE
                            Call 979, 289-5574 after         Huser Blvd., Schulenburg.       quire at Gaeke Con-           Thorndale school             WITH A BIRTHDAY
FOR SALE -- Weight 5 p.m.                   47-13-pd        RBI 32896.           51-4      struction Company,          bond issue rejected GREETING IN THE
bench with weights, tread-                                                                   979, 542-2943.               Thorndale ISD school          TIMES & NEWS
mill, bike, and work-out S O U T H W E S T E R N                                             52-tfc                     officials are looking at
                                                             J&A TREE SERVICE --                                         what their next step will
weight set. $300. Call FOUNDATION -- House                   Need your trees trimmed
Janet at 512, 789-6420.                                                                                                  be in upgrading campus LOOK WHO’S TURNING
                                                             or removed, fence cleared,
                                                                                                                                                                      SEVENTY
                            leveling slabs, pier and                                       RAINY TREE SERVI-             security after the failure of
1-2-pd beam, mobile homes. Sill                             or your brush chipped?        CES LLC -- Tree trim-         all three bond proposals.
FOR SALE to be moved. and joist replacement.                 Call us for free estimates!   ming, bucket work, roof         The packages included
2 br. 2 bath with appli- LaGrange 979, 968-6703.             979, 212-1233. Insured.       clearing, dangerous tree      adding additional security
ances. $40K OBO. Call 51-10-pd                              26 plus years experience.     removal. Insured. We          provisions in a re-structur-
for appt: 979, 578-6383.                                     33-tfc                       match prices 979, 540-        ing of the campus that also
1-2-pd RETIREMENT LIVING                                                                  0250 or 979, 542-2287.        included building a new
                            55+ 1-2 bedroom apart-                                         47-12-pd                     high school.
Local business looking ments, Brenham, Texas.
                                                                                                                           One of the possibilities
for motivated employee to Call for appointment 979,
help with day to day tasks 830-1996. www.Kruse-                                            3 drug charges filed          to increase safety and
                                                                                           on Smithville driver          limit access to campuses
including welding, fenc- Village.org43-tfc
                                                                                            Three drug charges were      is to move the elementary May the Lord continue
ing, landscaping, carpen-
                                                                                           filed on a 40-year-old        portable buildings to a
try and other related jobs.
                            FOR RENT -- 1 bedroom                                                                        location in between the         to bless & keep you
Must pass drug screen,                                                                     Smithville man Saturday,
have a valid DL, and trans-
                            apartment, large, bright,                                      May 19 at 1 a.m. by Gid-      elementary and middle          for many more years!
                            Giddings central location.                                                                   school gym, bringing the
portation. Contact Shelbey
                            References required. 512,
                                                                                           dings Police.
                                                                                                                         students closer to the main        Psalms 90:10
at 512, 321-8388.                                                                           The officer pulled over a
                            708-8926.45-tfc                                               vehicle in the 4000 block     campus and facilities.
52-2-pd
                                                                                                                            The cost to move the             Much Love
                                                                                           of E. Austin St.
                                                                                                                                                           George, John,

 GiddinGs Physical T heraPy clinic
                                                                                             The driver, Jonathan        portables is $16,000, but
                                                                                           Leal of Smithville was        that does not include any           Ray, Anita,
                                                                                           arrested for possession of    plumbing, electrical work,          Roy & Kat
                                                                                           a controlled substance PG     sidewalks or awnings.
            542-0223                                                                       1, more than 1 gram, less
                                                                                           than 4 grams, possession
                   781 E. Brenham St.                                                      of a controlled substance,
          “My Choice for Physical Therapy”                                                 PG 1, less than 1 gram,
       Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                                               and possession of mari-
                Se Habla Español                                                           juana, less than 2 ounces.
                                                                                           Leal was taken to the Lee
          Home Health Care, Ask for us by name                                             County Jail for booking.              This weeks featured property
 Candy Clark, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
                                                               JOB TITLE: HELPERS/ASSEMBLERS
      All Insurance Accepted    Mastercard & Visa Accepted
             Member American Physical Therapy Assn.
                      Established 1987                                          Kaemark,
               www.giddingsphysicaltherapy.com                 a large manufacturer of salon furnishings is
                                                                looking to hire machine operators, helpers
                                                               and assemblers. Cabinetry and/or carpentry
          Caldwell Livestock                                   experience preferred but NOT required. The                #5147     142 ac. FM 141 & CR 428 access, fenced, native and improved pastures,
                                                                                                                                   scattered brush, utilities available, 4 ponds, Dime Box area, $5,500 / ac.
             Commission                                              pay rate depends on experience.
                          (979)567-4119                                         Kaemark                                  #1424     REDUCED 3/1 near downtown, remodel & fix-up potential, 2 living areas,
                                                                                                                                   window A/C, gas heat, storage building. 462 N. Leon $49,900.
   Sale every Wednesday 1:00 pm                                      has a great working environment                     #1425
                                                                                                                                                      SOLD
                                                                                                                                   3 or 4/2.5 antique style home, wood floors, bead board ceilings, CH/CA,
                                                                                                                                   corner lots, residential/commercial potential, 515 E. Hempstead, $99,500
                                                                               and benefits.
    Giddings Holding Pens                                             To apply come to Kaemark’s
                                                                                                                         #1426     REDUCED 4/2.5/2, 3,000+ sq ft, multiple living/dining areas, FP, wet
                                                                                                                                   bar, deck, storage bldg., Live Oaks, fenced yard, 250 Schneider $234,900
              FM 141                                               Administration building located at                    #1430
                                                                                                                                                   CONTRACT
                                                                                                                                   3/1 brick home, CH/CA, spacious living area, numerous updates, covered
                                                                                                                                   patio, fenced yard, oversized corner lot, 315 S. Harris, $129,000.
             RECEIVING CATTLE ANYTIME                               1402 CR 208 (past Ace Hardware)                      #1431     4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, brick home, corner lots, multiple living & dining
                HAULING AVAILABLE                               in Giddings and complete an application.                           areas, wet bar, corner FP,carport, storage, Oak Trees, 420 S. Williams
                                       Brenda Ebner:                                                                     #1433     3/2 brick home, CH/CA, large master, corner lots, covered patio, fenced
       Max Ebner:                                              The office is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm                                          CONTRACT
                                                                                                                                   yard, storage bldg., hotub, some updates needed, 282 S. Harris, $129,500
       979-540-8676                     979-540-8737                    Monday through Friday.                           #1434     3/2.5/2 brick home on 2 lots, formal living/dining, breakfast area, vaulted
                                                                                                                                                   CONTRACT
                                                                                                                                   ceiling, FP, great storage, covered patio, pool, extra parking, 1010 Acorn

                                                                                                                         #5159     60 Ac. Hwy 290 & Paved CR 138 frontage, commercial development
                                                                                                                                   potential, high visibility, treeded & open pasture land, ponds, pens, shed
                               Public Meeting Notice                                                                     #5161     REDUCED 17+ ac, open improved pasture land, rolling terrain, partially
                                                                                                                                   fenced, homesites, ag exempt, airport nearby, paved CR 206 frontage.
                               Rural Transportation Improvement Program                                                  #5164     REDUCED 51+ acres, 3/2/1 home, CH/CA, barns, sheds, pens, scattered
                                                                                                                                                     SOLD
                                                                                                                                   brush, improved pastures, 3 ponds, creek, near Giddings, 2710 FM 2440
 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public meeting to receive comments                        #5167     172+ ac., rolling terrain, hilltop views, 4 tanks, dense woods, improved
 on the FY 2019-2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Blanco, Gillespie, Llano,                                  pastures, camphouse/barn, wildlife, Hwy 77/PR 1001 frontage, $5,700/ac
 Lee and Mason Counties. The TIP is a mechanism used by TxDOT and FHWA to fund projects for the                          #5168     13.965 ac. potential home site or recreational property, utilities available,
 next four years and includes all federally funded projects. You are encouraged to attend the public                               wildlife, partially fenced, pond, treed & open, paved CR 424 frontage
 meeting which will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the following date and location:                              #5170     28.988 ac., Hwy 290 frontage, residential & commercial potential, heavy
                                          Tuesday, June 5, 2018                                                                    brushland/highly improved pastures, rolling terrain, beautiful home sites
                                           Llano County Library
                                             102 E. Haynie St.
                                                                                                                         #5172
                                                                                                                                                   CONTRACT
                                                                                                                                   Approx. 14.2 ac. on paved CR 217. Property includes brush land & open
                                                                                                                                   native pastureland. Potential home/recreational property, utilities available
                                           Llano, Texas 78643
 This meeting is being held pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102, which
                                                                                                                         #5175
                                                                                                                                                    SOLD
                                                                                                                                   Approx. 25 Ac., near Nails Creek State Park, esmt. off FM 180, elect. on
                                                                                                                                   site, scattered mature Oaks, several home sites, add’l acreage, $209,000
 calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. The meeting will be open-house                      #5176     70 Ac. near intersection of CR 122 & 127. Utilities available, wildlife,
 format with no formal presentation.                                                                                               rolling terrain, multiple homesites, mature trees/native pasture, $5,000/Ac.
 Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require accommodations or services
 are requested to contact Uba Gola at 512-832-7100 by no later than May 29, 2018 prior to the meet-
                                                                                                                         #5178
                                                                                                                                                   CONTRACT
                                                                                                                                   +/- 17 Ac., off FM 180, Dime Box/Ledbetter area, electricity, potential
                                                                                                                                   homesites, scattered Oaks, partially fenced, near Nails Creek State Park.
 ing.                                                                                                                    #7088     2,000+ sq. ft. retail location in downtown Giddings, Hwy 290 frontage,
                                                                                                                                   high visibility, retail, office & warehouse areas, 154 W. Austin $99,500
 Interested parties who are unable to attend the meeting may submit comments to Lorena Echeverria                        #7090     REDUCED Upscale office bldg., private offices,oepn work areas,
 De Misi, P.E., Austin District Director of Transportation Planning and Development at: TxDOT, 7901                                IT/computer room, security system, backup generator, 579 E. Hempstead
 N. I-35, Austin, Texas 78753. To be considered, all written comments must be received at the Austin                     #7091     Spacious 5/3/1 home, antique charm, wooden floors, Hwy 290 frontage
 District Office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2018.                                                                          commercial potential, high visibility, rear street access, 1409 E. Austin
 Proposed FY 2019 - FY 2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program documents are available                             #7092     Commercial/Investment/Development property, 8+ City lots, Hwy 77
 for review at www.txdot.gov search keywords: Hearings and Meetings.                                                               frontage, commercial structure, two residences & garage. 890 S. Main
                                                                                                                          For more information on properties available visit
                                                                                                                                 www.westfallrealestate.com
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      EVENTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                          BULLETIN BOARD
                                                                                                                                                              Today - “Shape Up” Weight Lifting, 8:00 a.m., River of
                                                                                                                                                           Life; Veteran Support Coordinator at American Legion, 8:30
                                                                                                                                                           a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Wellness Exercise Class, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., St.
                                                                                                                                                           Paul Lutheran Fellowship Hall; “Shape Up” Weight Lifting,
                                                                                                                                                           5:00 p.m., River of Life; Weekly Bible Study, 6:00 p.m., Spring
                                                                                                                                                           Street Gospel Church
                                                                                                                                                              May 24 - Yoga at the Library, 8:00 a.m.; Mason Square Muse-
                                                                                                                                                           um open, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Mason County Museum open,
Julio Ramon and Dr. Ubaldo Mora presented fourteen scholarships on behalf of the Ramon Family Foundation during the                                        11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Knitting/Spinning Guild meeting, 1:00
Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on May 14. Dr. Mora was a first year recipient of the scholarship in 2006. Pictured                                        p.m., Sr. Center Cafeteria; AA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Martin’s
are back row, left to right, Julio Ramon, Dr. Ubaldo Mora, Tiani Tovar, Fernando Torres, Sandra Mora, Aselynn Montellano,                                  Episcopal Church social hall
Raquel Martinez, Maria Martinez, Kylar Elliott, Sandra Duarte, & Alexis Bingham. Front row Kason Silerio, Raegan Palacio,                                     May 25 - “Shape Up” Weight Lifting, 8:00 a.m., River of Life;
Araceli Olvera, Xzavier Herrera & Americo Alvarez.                                                                                                         Mason Square Museum open, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Mason
                                                                                                                                                           County Museum open, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wellness Exercise

                                                                             Private Pesticide                                                             Class, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Fellowship Hall
                                                                                                                                                              May 26 - Mason Square Museum open, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
                                                                                                                                                           Mason County Museum open, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

                                                                             Applicator Training                                                              May 27 - Community Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m., Spring Street
                                                                                                                                                           Gospel Church
                                                                                                                                                              May 28 - “Shape Up” Weight Lifting, 8:00 a.m., River of Life;

                                                                             Class to be Offered                                                            “Shape Up” Weight Lifting, 5:15 p.m., River of Life; Zumba,
                                                                                                                                                           5:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church; Mason Christian Recovery
                                                                                                                                                           Group meeting, 7:00 p.m., Mason Community Church; MEMO-
                                                                                The Texas A&M AgriLife             your exam.                              RIAL DAY (banks, government offices and Post Office closed)
                                                                             Extension Service, Llano Coun-           After passing the test, an addi-        May 29 - Yoga at the Library, 8:00 a.m.; Lions Club, NOON,
                                                                             ty, will be having a Private          tional $100 is required by Texas        Nacho’s Cafe; Zumba, 4:30 p.m., River of Life; AA Meeting, 7:00
                                                                             Pesticide Applicator Training         Department of Agriculture to            p.m., St. Martin’s Episcopal Church social hall; FULL MOON
                                                                             Class on Monday, June 4, 2018.        receive your license. Within a 5           May 30 - “Shape Up” Weight Lifting, 8:00 a.m., River of
                                                                             Class will begin with registration    year period after receiving your        Life; Wellness Exercise Class, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran
                                                                             at 8:00 a.m. with the training        license, you will need to get a         Fellowship Hall; “Shape Up” Weight Lifting, 5:00 p.m., River of
                                                                             beginning at 8:15 a.m. Cost           total of 15 continuing education        Life; Weekly Bible Study, 6:00 p.m., Spring Street Gospel Church
Chanriang Headed to                                                          of the training if you pick up
                                                                             your materials is $80. If info is
                                                                                                                   units (CEUs) with at least 2
                                                                                                                   hours in Laws/Regulations and 2                                                        HAPPY BIRTHDAY
                                                                             mailed to you, cost will be $90.      hours in Integrated Pest Manage-
Nationals                                                                    Location of training will be at the
                                                                             Llano County Extension Office,
                                                                                                                   ment to keep your license active.
                                                                                                                      To pre-register for this class,
                                                                                                                                                             Today - Bob Wells, Garrett Honaker
                                                                                                                                                             May 24 - Gregg Whitaker, Jennifer Smith Barros
   INDIANAPOLIS – Har-                  but it was adjusted for elevation.                                                                                   May 25 - Tammy Gardner, Ryan Henrich, Scott Henrich,
din-Simmons track and field                He will be looking to be-         1447 East State Hwy. 71-Unit E,       please contact the Texas A&M            Brock Estes
athlete Hasanai ‘Go’ Chanriang          come the second Division III         Llano, TX 78643. This is locat-       AgriLife Extension Service-Lla-           May 26 - Mike Albor, Karla Bearden
has qualified for the NCAA              all-American for the Cowboys.        ed on the corner of SH 71 East        no County office at 325-247-              May 27 - Mattson Schmidt, Eric Duncan, Bert Mahnken, Kari
Division III Outdoor Track and          The prelims are slated for 3 p.m.    going toward Austin from Llano        5159 or 325-247-4849 by May             Clevenger Katzenmaier, Paige Elizabeth Reynolds
Field National Championship in          on Thursday at the University        and County Road 303; north side       30, 2018.                                 May 28 - Camile Brule’ Schmidt, Cameron Scott McMillan,
the 400 hurdles.                        of Wisconsin- La Crosse. The         of building. The class should            The members of Texas A&M             John Michael Valadez, Gay Stevens, Taylor Joe Garcia, Gary
   Chanriang has the sixth-best         Championship race will be at         be completed by 12:30 p.m.            AgriLife will provide equal op-         Evans, Tyler Reiley, James Worrell
time among the 20 qualifiers            2:15 on Saturday.                    Please bring a small calculator       portunities in programs and ac-           May 29 - Scott Wesner, Cassie Benefield, America Delgado,
with a 52.41. He actually ran a            Article & photo from HSU          if you don’t have one on your         tivities, education, and employ-        Zachary Bjork
career-best 52.33 at Texas Tech         website.                             cell phone. Refreshments will         ment to all persons regardless of         May 30 - Lisa Velez, Jeanne Hahn, Katie Thane, Georgeanne
                                                                             be provided.                          race, color, sex, religion, national    Waller, Morgan Davis, Madelyn Glentz, Kammi Horner
                                                                                Starting June 1, 2014, TDA         origin, age, disability, genetic in-
    ABRAHAM J. LEAMONS,          R.P.L.S.                                    changed their policy about test-      formation, veteran status, sexual                                                  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
    Surveyor / Owner                                                         ing. They no longer go out to         orientation or gender identity             Today - Dale & Kalyn Geistweidt, Emeth & Willie Bauer
                                                                             the counties to test. It is now       and will strive to achieve full            May 24 - Charles & Linda Reichenau, Hank & Teresa

    2              SEARCHERS
                   LAND SURVEYING,                              LLC
                                                                             called “Convenience Testing”
                                                                             where you will have to go to one
                                                                             of 22 locations around the state
                                                                             to take the exam. The cost to
                                                                                                                   and equal employment oppor-
                                                                                                                   tunity throughout Texas A&M
                                                                                                                   AgriLife.
                                                                                                                                                            Kimbriel
                                                                                                                                                              May 27 - Scott & Melody Trip, Merle & Doris Cope
                                                                                                                                                              May 28 - William & Lisa Howard, Johnny & Deanna Miser

                                                                                                                   Free CPR event June 1
    Cell: 325-347-7489                                                       take the exam is $64 per exam
    aleamons@searchersls.com                                                 and you will need to set up an
    P.O. Box 528 • Mason, Texas 76856
    www.searchersls.com
                                                                             appointment with Texas Depart-
    Firm #10193966                                                           ment of Agriculture to schedule
                                                                                                                      The community is invited to a       H-E-B (407 S. Adams St.) from                                 involve mouth-to-mouth breaths
                                                                                                                   free “Hands-Only CPR” demon-           2-5 p.m. with a demonstration,                                and has been shown to be as
                                                                                                                   stration on Fri., June 1 to kick off    information in English and Span-                              effective as conventional CPR
                                                                                                                   National CPR Awareness Week            ish, and a variety of giveaways.                              for cardiac arrest in the home,
                                                                                                                   from June 1-7.                            As part of the interactive                                 workplace or in public.
                             Public Meeting Notice                                                                    Representatives from Hill           demonstration, anyone can prac-                                  “Knowing how to administer
                                                                                                                   Country Memorial and Freder-           tice hands-only CPR on a man-                                 hands-only CPR quickly and
                             Rural Transportation Improvement Program                                              icksburg Fire EMS will be at           ikin. Hands-only CPR does not                                 effectively can save someone’s
  The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public meeting                                                                                                                                          life,” said Dawn Sparrow, HCM
  to receive comments on the FY 2019-2022 Rural Transportation Improvement                                                                                                                                              CPR instructor. “We hope you
  Program (TIP) for Blanco, Gillespie, Llano, Lee and Mason Counties. The TIP is                                                                                                                                        never have to use it, but know-
  a mechanism used by TxDOT and FHWA to fund projects for the next four years                                                                                                                                           ing CPR can double or triple the
  and includes all federally funded projects. You are encouraged to attend the                                                                                                                                          chance of survival for someone
  public meeting which will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the following                                                                                                                                        you love.”
  date and location:                                                                                                                                                                                                       Additional information will
                                            Tuesday, June 5, 2018                                                                    Patty Rendon Colvin                                                                also be provided about:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • First aid and CPR classes
                                             Llano County Library                                                             Auto • Home • Health • Life • Commercial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 at the HCM Wellness
                                               102 E. Haynie St.                                                                            325-446-4500
                                             Llano, Texas 78643                                                                      patty.colvin@westangroup.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Center
                                                                                                                                             si habla espanol                                                               • Smoking cessation pro-
  This meeting is being held pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Sec-                                             www.westaninsurancegroup.com                                                                      gram, support group and
  tion 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the                                                                                                                                                  resources
  program. The meeting will be open-house format with no formal presentation.                                                                                                                                               • Heart-related topics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           For more information, call the
  Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require accom-                                                                                                                                          HCM Wellness Center at (830)
  modations or services are requested to contact Uba Gola at 512-832-7100 by
  no later than May 29, 2018 prior to the meeting.                                                                                                         TIRE & LUBE                                                  997-1355.

  Interested parties who are unable to attend the meeting may submit com-                                                                                                                         Front End
  ments to Lorena Echeverria De Misi, P.E., Austin District Director of Transporta-                                                                                                              Alignments
  tion Planning and Development at: TxDOT, 7901 N. I-35, Austin, Texas 78753.                                          Call Shane Criswell                                                            ,
  To be considered, all written comments must be received at the Austin District
  2IÀFHE\SPRQ7KXUVGD\-XQH                                                                        325-347-6108                                              Trailer Repair
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ,
                                                                                                                          EMERGENCY NUMBERS ARE
  Proposed FY 2019 - FY 2022 Rural Transportation Improvement Program doc-                                           325-265-4367 or 325-347-2656                Mobile Road
  uments are available for review at www.txdot.gov search keywords: Hearings                                           830 FT. McKAVITT • HWY. 87N             Service Available
  and Meetings.                                                                                                                MASON, TEXAS                 HOURS: M-F 8-5:30 • SAT. 9-12

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