Legal Notice – April 16, 2015: Lockhart and Caldwell County (Texas)
PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CALDWELL COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
- 1:
TAKE NOTICE that a special election shall be held within the District on May 9, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 11842 San Marcos Highwa
y, Lockhart, Texas 78644.
The following propositions shall be submitted to the resident electors of the District:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
FOR ( )
AGAINST ( )
CONFIRMING CREATION OF CALDWELL COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
PROPOSITION NO. 2
FOR ( )
AGAINST ( )
AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX FOR THE DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
The ballots used in the election for the permanent directors shall have the names of the five temporary directors, or their replacements, as follows:
( ) Joseph Mazzola, III
( ) Scott Guesner
( ) Tom Kulik
( ) Larry North
( ) Seth Thatcher
The voter may vote for none, one, two, three, four or five persons for director by placing an “x” in the square beside the person”s name.
Early voting in the election by personal appearance shall occur on each day from April 27, 2015 through May 5, 2015, which is not a Saturday, a Sunday or an official State holiday. The early voting clerk shall keep the early voting place open between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on each day for early voting which is not a Saturday, a Sunday or an official State holiday. The clerk for early voting shall be Robert Lee Cherry, and the place at which early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted is 11842 San Marcos Highway, Lockhart, Texas 78644, which is within the boundaries of the District. The early voting clerk”s mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots to be voted by mail may be sent is 11842 San Marcos Highway, Lockhart, Texas 78644.
A copy of the entire Order Calling Election is on file at the District”s General Counsel, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701.
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN
PARA LOS VOTANTES CALIFICADOS RESIDENTES EN EL DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS MUNICIPALES Nro. 1 DE CALDWELL COUNTY:
SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una elección especial dentro del Distrito el 9 de mayo de 2015 en el horario de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. en 11842 San Marcos Highway, Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Las siguientes proposiciones se presentarán a los electores residentes del Distrito:
PROPOSICIÓN NRO. 1
A FAVOR ( )
EN CONTRA ( )
CONFIRMAR LA CREACIÓN DEL DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS MUNICIPALES NRO. 1 DE CALDWELL COUNTY
PROPOSICIÓN NRO. 2
A FAVOR ( )
EN CONTRA ( )
UN IMPUESTO DE OPERACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO PARA EL DISTRITO QUE NO EXCEDA DE UN DÓLAR ($1.00) POR CADA CIEN DÓLARES ($100) DEL AVALÚO DE LA PROPIEDAD GRAVABLE
Las boletas de votación que serán utilizadas en la elección de directores permanentes tendrán los nombres de cinco directores temporales, o sus reemplazos, de la siguiente manera:
( ) Joseph Mazzola, III
( ) Scott Guesner
( ) Tom Kulik
( ) Larry North
( ) Seth Thatcher
Cada votante votará por la proposición colocando una “x” en la casilla junto a la declaración que indica la forma en que desea votar.
La votación anticipada en la elección en persona se realizará cada día desde el 27 de abril de 2015 hasta el 5 de mayo de 2015, que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado oficial del Estado. El oficial de votación anticipada mantendrá abierto el lugar para la votación anticipada de las 12:00 p.m. a las 3:00 p.m., cada día de votación anticipada que no es un sábado, un domingo o un feriado oficial del Estado. El oficial de votación anticipada será Robert Lee Cherry, y el lugar donde se llevará a cabo la votación anticipada en persona es 11842 San Marcos Highway, Lockhart, Texas 78644 dentro de los límites del Distrito. La dirección postal del oficial de votación anticipada a la cual se deben enviar las solicitudes de boleta de votación y las boletas de votación por correo es 11842 San Marcos Highway, Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Una copia de la Orden Para Convocar una Elección completa se encuentra en archivo en la oficina del Asesor Legal del Distrito, ubicada en Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Michael Stone, Deceased, were issued on April 7, 2015, in Cause No. 10,007, pending in the County Court at Law, Caldwell County, Texas, to Gwendylon D. Stone, as Independent Executor.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Gabriel G. Gallas
Attorney at Law
7800 N. Mopac
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78759
DATED the 13th day of April, 2015.
Gabriel G. Gallas
State Bar No.: 24069750
Frances H. Bennett
State Bar No.: 00783634
Attorneys for Independent Executor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
Lockhart ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the Renovation of Clear Fork Elementary Project. Proposals shall be addressed to Lockhart Independent School District, 105 S. Colorado Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644 as stated in the proposal packet. All proposals must be received by 2:00pm on May 12, 2015.
There will be a pre-proposal meeting on April 28, 2015, at 1:30 PM at the Clear Fork Elementary School, 1102 Clear Fork St. , Lockhart, Texas 78644. Attendance is highly recommended.
The CSP package may be obtained at the District administration office located at 105 S. Colorado Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Lockhart Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the proposals received, and will accept the response(s) determined to be in the best interests of the District.
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NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS
CALDWELL COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
DATED APRIL 13, 2015
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Caldwell County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on April 13, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in May, 2015, the same being the 5th day of said month, Outside the Main Entrance of the New Caldwell County Justice Center located at 1703 S. Colorado St., of the said County, in the City of Lockhart, Texas, between the hours of 10 o”clock a.m. and 4 o”clock p.m. on said day 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Caldwell and the State of Texas, to-wit:
09-T-8438, Account No(s). 42980, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. JOSEPH SABALA, ET AL, Manufactured Home; 27.5 X 52, Label #RAD1329222 Serial #TXFL186A03755EG11, Title #01213893, located in Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $30,090.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $1,605.00;
Sale Notes:
09-T-8485, Account No(s). 38985, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. MARCE R. MARTINEZ, ET AL, Lot 7, The Estates, an addition to Caldwell County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Cabinet “A”, Slide 132, Map Records of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $39,170.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $2,206.00;
Sale Notes:
11-T-8653, Account No(s). 12818, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. GUADALUPE C. GIL, ALSO KNOWN AS GUADALUPE CASTILLEJA GIL, Lot 10, Block “D”, City View Subdivision, a subdivision in Caldwell County, Texas, as described in Volume 348, Page 857, Official Public Records of Real Property of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $24,500.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $2,194.00;
Sale Notes:
11-T-8666, Account No(s). 74232, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SYLVIA HERNANDEZ, ET AL, Personal Property Consisting of a Mobile Home Only, Label #HWC0284437/38, Serial #CSS001833TXA/TXB, Title #00301724, Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $60,430.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $5,144.00;
Sale Notes:
11-T-8707, Account No(s). 0010021-311-000-00, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ARMANDO JIMENEZ, SR., ET AL, 1.00 acre, more or less, situated in the William Pettus Two League Survey, Abstract 21, City of Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas, and being that property more particularly described in Volume 496, Page 365, Official
Records of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $47,890.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $4,504.00;
Sale Notes:
11-T-8715, Account No(s). 0010021-097-000-00, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ABRAN J. RODRIGUEZ, ALSO KNOWN AS ABRAHAM JUAREZ RODRIGUEZ, ET AL, 0.172 of an acre out of the William Pettus League Grant, City of Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas, and being that property more particularly described in Volume 319, Page 270, Deed Records of Caldwell County, Texas, together with any and all improvements situated thereon., with an adjudged value of $44,510.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $11,854.00;
Sale Notes:
12-T-8755, Account No(s). 20-0021-1140-00000-3, SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. TONY R. AGUILAR, AKA ANTHONY R. AGUILAR AKA ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ AGUILAR, 0.172 of an acre out of the William Pettus League Survey, Abstract 21, Caldwell County, Texas, and being that property more particularly described in Volume 259, Page 281, and Volume 460, Page 371, Official Public Records of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $24,950.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $2,368.00;
Sale Notes:
12-T-8804, Account No(s). 20083, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. BERTHA ALVAREZ, ALSO KNOWN AS BERTHA GARCIA ALVAREZ, Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, San Fernando Addition to the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 91, Page 223, Deed Records of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $11,170.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $1,535.00;
Sale Notes:
12-T-8812, Account No(s). 55114, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. WAYNE HUDGENS, ET AL, 10.076 acres, more or less, situated in the William Spillers Survey, Abstract 264, Caldwell County, Texas, as described in deed dated December 19, 2006, from Colony Ranch to Wayne Hudgens, et al, in Volume 483, Page 239, Official Records of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $103,610.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $6,723.00;
Sale Notes:
12-T-8815, Account No(s). 73767, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. TAMMY HARWOOD, ET AL, Personal Property consisting of a Manufactured Home 15.5 X 76, Label #PFS0569567 Serial #MP225515, Title #01153626, Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $16,890.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $1,620.00;
Sale Notes:
12-T-8817, Account No(s). 60183, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VS. CINDY A. MAIORKA, ET AL, 50.00% Undivided Interest, 6.00 acres, more or less, situated in the A. Lytton Survey and the S. Goodman Survey, Caldwell County, Texas, as described in deed of trust dated April 21, 2006, from Elizabeth M. Herring, et al to American General Financial Services, Inc., in Volume 454, Page 62, Official Records of Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $80,365.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $5,378.00;
Sale Notes:
13-T-8867, Account No(s). 54738, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ELIZABETH F. DAVIS, 0.044271-RI, T6154, Lease-Proctor G W 4-H, Operator-Texas Petroleum Invest, Abst-12, Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $15,390.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $1,149.00;
Sale Notes:
13-T-8867, Account No(s). 50825, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ELIZABETH F. DAVIS, 0.044271-RI, T6150, Lease-Proctor G W 3-H, Operator-Texas Petroleum Invest, Abst-12, Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $153,260.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $7,947.00;
Sale Notes:
13-T-8867, Account No(s). 50824, CALDWELL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ELIZABETH F. DAVIS, 0.044271- RI, T6140, Lease-Proctor, G W, Operator-Texas Petroleum Invest, Abst-12, Acres 122, Caldwell County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $116,860.00, and an Estimated minimum opening bid of $5,566.00;
Sale Notes:
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Caldwell County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs
Dated at Lockhart, Texas, April 13, 2015
Caldwell County, Texas
By
Deputy
Sheriff Daniel Law
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (512) 398-5550, Extension 203
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDED
This notice corrects an error in the floor area listed in the original notice previously published. The requested specific use remains the same.
The City of Lockhart Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. in the lower level of City Hall, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Texas, to receive public input regarding the following:
SUP-15-04. A request by Lockhart I.S.D. for a Specific Use Permit to allow a net increase of approximately 30,000 square feet floor area for the proposed demolition, renovation, and new construction activity at Lockhart High School on approximately 36 acres in the Francis Berry Survey, Abstract #2, zoned PI Public and Institutional District and located at 906 Center Street.
All interested persons owning property within 200 feet of this property who wish to state their support or opposition may do so at this Public Hearing; or they may submit a written statement to the City Planner or his designee for presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission at or before the time the Public Hearing begins.
Should any person be aggrieved by the Commission’s action, a request may be submitted in writing for an appeal to City Council. Such request must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator (City Planner) within ten calendar days of the date of the Commission’s action.
Dan Gibson, AICP
City Planner
512-398-3461, ext. 236
dgibson@lockhart-tx.org
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
Lockhart ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the Construction of Gymnasium HVAC Systems Improvements Project. Proposals shall be addressed to Lockhart Independent School District, 105 S. Colorado Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644 as stated in the proposal packet. All proposals must be received by 2:00pm on May 8, 2015.
There will be a pre-proposal meeting on April 29, 2015, at 10:00A.M. at the Plum Creek Elementary School, 710 Flores Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644. Attendance is highly recommended.
The CSP package may be obtained at the District administration office located at 106 S. Colorado Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644.
Lockhart Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the proposals received, and will accept the response(s) determined to be in the best interests of the District.
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FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
4/16/15
City of Martindale
409 Main Street
Martindale, TX 78655
Para más información en español, comuníquese con Silvia Gomez al
(512) 357-2639 (512) 357-2639
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related, procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Martindale.
REQUEST FOR
RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about 5/4/15, the City of Martindale will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Affairs for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Section 104(f) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as 2014 CDBG City of Martindale Sewer Improvements Project #7214291, for the purpose of installing first-time sewer service to the project area, to negate the problems of leakage and contamination caused by old and deteriorating septic tanks. Contractor shall install approximately 1,935 LF of 8” sewer line, approximately 125 LF of bore, 6 manholes, pavement and driveway repair, and all associated appurtenances. Contractor shall provide first-time sewer service to 18 households. Contractor shall install 18 sewer yard lines, mitigate all existing septic systems, and all associated appurtenances. TxCDBG funds shall not fund a yard service line on private property to a household that does not qualify as low- to-moderate income. Residents will be served by the Martindale WSC. The project locations are Skyline Drive from end to end, Skyview Drive from Skyline Drive to Highway 80, Highway 80 from Skyview Drive northwest to easement, and easement from Highway 80 to CR 103. An alternate route that is being considered is from Skyline Drive to NW River Road. The grant amount is $275,000.00.
FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Martindale has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment; therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Martindale, 409 Main Street, Martindale, TX 78655, and may be examined or copied Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Martindale Mayor’s office. All comments received by 5/1/15 will be considered by the City of Martindale prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Martindale certifies to the Texas Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Affairs that Doyle Mosier, in his capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Department’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Martindale to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Texas Department of Agriculture will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Martindale’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request, (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Martindale; (b) the City of Martindale has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Department; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs at P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Potential objectors should contact the Department to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Doyle Mosier, Mayor
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ORDINANCE 2015-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LOCKHART, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LOCKHART, TEXAS, TO RECLASSIFY THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 0.964 ACRE IN THE JAMES GEORGE LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NUMBER 9, LOCATED AT 910 AND 912 SOUTH COMMERCE STREET, FROM RMD RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT TO CMB COMMERCIAL MEDIUM BUSINESS DISTRICT.
ORDINANCE 2015-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LOCKHART, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LOCKHART, TEXAS, TO RECLASSIFY THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2.9 ACRES IN THE JAMES GEORGE LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NUMBER 9, LOCATED AT 1412 SOUTH COMMERCE STREET (FM 1322), FROM IH INDUSTRIAL HEAVY DISTRICT TO CHB COMMERCIAL HEAVY BUSINESS DISTRICT.
The complete ordinances may be viewed at the City Secretary’s Office, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Texas, during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC
TABULATING
EQUIPMENT
FOR
MAY 9, 2015 SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(AVISO PUBLICO DE LA PRUEBA DE
TABULACION
AUTOMATICA EQUIPO PARA EL9 DE MAYO, 2015 ELECCIONES
ESPECIALES)
Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the elections held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 will be tested on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Caldwell County Election”s Office, 1403 Blackjack St., Lockhart, Texas to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.
Se que el equipo tabulaci6n automatica que se utilizaran en las elecciones que se han celebrado el sabado, 9 de mayo, 2015 se pondra a prueba el viemes 24 de abril, 2015 a las 2:00 P.M. en Ia elecci6n del Condado de Caldwell, 1403 Blackjack St., Lockhart, Texas para asegurarse de que se precisa contar los votos emitidos para todas las oficinas y en todas las medidas.
Pamela Ohlendorf, Elections Administrator
