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Spring has sprung... with flowers, of course!

Spring has sprung... with flowers, of course!

The Texas Redbuds (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) are blooming around town. 03/09/2023 12:00 AM

Texas again leads states in new corporate projects

Texas again leads states in new corporate projects

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders 03/09/2023 12:00 AM

Street takeover spurs governor’s action

Street takeover spurs governor’s action

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Cleaning up Wimberley

Cleaning up Wimberley

Keep Wimberley Beautiful is again sponsoring a roadside cleanup and large item disposal event for free on Saturday, March 18. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Signs of early spring in the Wimberley Valley

Signs of early spring in the Wimberley Valley

We are lucky to live where we start to see signs of spring in February. With the rains we have had this month, I think it is safe to say we are going to have a colorful spring. 02/23/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a State of the State address last Thursday, outlined his seven top priorities for the ongoing legislative session before an invitation-only audience at a manufacturing facility in San Marcos, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Those priorities include $4 billion for border security, property tax relief and more school choice for parents, which he called “education freedom.” He avoided use of the word “vouchers.’ 02/23/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed. help

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed. help

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes. The ice storm caused considerable damage to property and power outages in the affected areas. The declaration for icestorm damaged counties includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis and Williamson counties. 02/16/2023 12:00 AM

Trimming trees, shrubs

Trimming trees, shrubs

In 2022, we had our trees trimmed at our house because many of the oaks had low branches that made mowing and driving under them difficult. The utility company trimmed many branches that were too close to the telephone and electric wires. 02/16/2023 12:00 AM

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles. 02/09/2023 12:00 AM

The humble hackberry

The humble hackberry

We have a cluster of hackberry trees (Celtis laevigata) in our side yard. A branch of the largest one is visible from our bird room window. This year, I paid close attention as its leaves turned brownish-yellow and fell to the ground. There, they mulched the horseherb (Calyptocarpus vialis) that grows below. With this cost- and labor-free mulching and the provided shade, the ground cover flourishes — never needing water or mowing. 02/09/2023 12:00 AM