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Watching and Waiting
Watching and Waiting
It’s a time of watching and waiting. Watching to see which plants survive this drought and waiting to see what reappears when we receive substantial rain. All summer I’ve been watching a plant that volunteered in my yard. It started out as a bright green shoot, and I fenced it to discourage the deer. It grew and grew and began to display leaves and thorns while the trunk that was the original shoot retained its bright green color. The thorns meant we were safe from neighborhood deer. Today my volunteer plant is a small tree standing seven feet tall, and I’ve not given it a drop of water. Well, it sounds like this deer proof, drought resistant species is one for Wimberley! Research tells me my new tree is a Parkinsonia aculeata commonly known at Paloverde, Retama or Jerusalem Thorn. It is a small tree native from Central Texas to Northern South America and west to Arizona. Next Spring I can expect a profusion of yellow blossoms each with a single orange spot. The nectar of the flowers will attract bees, butterflies, and other insects, while the seed pods that follow will provide food for birds and small mammals. It’s always important for me to know how a plant benefits members of the Animal Kingdom. These reciprocal relationships are what makes the world go ‘round. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM
A local luau raises funds to help Maui Relief efforts
A local luau raises funds to help Maui Relief efforts
For three years, Alexis Pointe has enjoyed hula performances and tropical fare with their annual Luau Family Night, but this year, the event meant much more. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM
Stand-up comedy comes to Wimberley
Stand-up comedy comes to Wimberley
Comedy Producer, stand-up comedian, and Wimberley homeboy Jack Schutze (pronounced Shoot-zee) is bringing stand-up comedy to Wimberley’s Opera House at 7A Ranch. His show, “Outlaws in the Opera House,” features three seasoned comics: Ryan Shields, Ellis Aych and Jason Johnson. All are regular marquee headliners in Texas and several of the most requested return acts in Schutze’s shows. All know something about growing up in a small town. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM
Riffs, Roams and Raves:
Riffs, Roams and Raves:
Riffs, Roams and Raves: 09/14/2023 12:00 AM
Wimberley Education Foundation to host Community Bash
Wimberley Education Foundation to host Community Bash
The Wimberley Education Foundation is holding its annual Community Bash on Friday, taking advantage of a Thursday-night football game. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
Trails to connect, conserve springs from Austin to San Antonio
Trails to connect, conserve springs from Austin to San Antonio
With an influx of people moving to the area from Austin to San Antonio, locals are concerned with saving green spaces for various reasons ranging from the minimization of impervious cover — to encourage aquifer recharge — to an increase in recreational spaces for the public. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
Governor Abbott activates Austin Airtanker Base for wildfire response
Governor Abbott activates Austin Airtanker Base for wildfire response
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas A&M Forest Service, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to open the Austin Airtanker Base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport last week to assist state and local responders in wildfire suppression efforts across the state. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
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Calling All Singers: Winter Season 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
Volleyball prepares for district competition
Volleyball prepares for district competition
The Wimberley High School volleyball team is on a roll, maintaining a ninegame winning streak after a strong tournament showing late last month. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
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