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Dreaming of a DARK SKY

Dreaming of a DARK SKY

There’s a Black Moon rising. You won’t be able to see it – and that’ll be lovely. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

New junior high principal announced

New junior high principal announced

Christi Moeller has been named the new Principal of Danforth Junior High School. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

Constitutional amendments on May 7 election

Constitutional amendments on May 7 election

The state of Texas will hold an election on two propositions to change the state’s constitution. Election day will be May 7. Early voting begins April 25 will be at the Wimberley Community Center. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

Mountain Laurels

Mountain Laurels

Mountain Laurels, also known as mescal beans, are one of my favorite plants. I have about ten of them scattered over the yard. Nearly every one just sprouted from a discarded seed. In general, mountain laurels are not easy to transplant, so start with a nursery plant. Transplants also may not bloom for several years, so, again, it is best to start with a nursery plant. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

Home values up 40% over last year

Home values up 40% over last year

The average home value in Wimberley increased more than $135,000 over the last year to $477,388 for a nearly 40% increase year over year. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

Egg-citment of the hunt

Egg-citment of the hunt

“We live in a beautiful place,” Jose Abaroa, lead pastor at Cypress Creek Church, said. “Looking down at the valley, we live in a beautiful place.” 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

KAPS appoints new leadership

KAPS appoints new leadership

The Katherine Anne Porter School Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of two new interim leaders: Superintendent Nadine Pabst, M. Ed., and Dean of Students /Transition Support Lead Jay Myers. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

County inching closer to Public Defender’s Office

County inching closer to Public Defender’s Office

Hays County is inching closer to establishing a public defender’s office. 04/21/2022 12:00 AM

Jacob’s Well GMZ enters 30% curtailment

Jacob’s Well GMZ enters 30% curtailment

Effective April 7, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors voted to move the Jacob’s Well Groundwater Management Zone into 30% Drought Curtailment. The Jacob’s Well springflow is declining due to reduced aquifer storage. As of April 1, 2022, the 10-day flow rate was 2.94 cubic feet per second. 04/14/2022 12:00 AM

Bee Prepared

The title of this article is not a typo, because I hope we’ll all prepare to encourage our wonderful pollinator bees this spring. We love our spring and summer wildflowers and blooming perennials, and pollinators are a flower’s best friend. In fact, the main purpose of a flower on a plant is to attract pollinators and insure reproduction. In addition to our beautiful flowers over 150 species of grain and fruit crops depend on this process. Flying insects accomplish the vast majority of this important task, and bees are exceptionally suited for the job. Their fuzzy surface helps pollen grains adhere to their bodies and their legs have evolved to carry pollen. 04/14/2022 12:00 AM