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This is the first part of a two-part story on Jules Alexander, a longtime Wimberley resident and founding member of the musical group The Association.

The Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance approved its leadership slate for 2021 at its January 2nd board meeting. Deirdre Taylor, who took over as President mid-2020 has been re-confirmed as President for 2021. She is joined on the executive committee by Vice President, Kimberley Springer-Smith; Secretary, Pamela Rudd; Treasurer, Karen Poe; and Past President, Hilda Carpenter, Ph.D.

Hays County has prepared a draft Transportation Plan and is hosting a Virtual Open House to share the recommendations for community review and feedback. The Transportation Plan was originally completed in 2013 and last amended in 2016. It is being updated to identify safety improvements, improve regional connections and mobility and plan for expected growth and development.

To anticipate and guide what should be a record-setting time of economic growth, I am pleased to report that the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) is implementing a collaborative economic development strategy: Vision 2025.

Texas State Rep. Erin Zwiener expects COVID-19 vaccine distribution, education, healthcare and social services funding to be the main focus and biggest challenges facing the 87th legislative session.

Longtime Hays County resident and Geologist Al Broun was recognized for his illustrious career in late 2020 with a special recognition of excellence by the Board of Directors of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. “The District wanted to recognize Al’s tireless scientific curiosity and remarkably generous volunteer work -- creating valuable maps and data-sets that will serve this community for years to come,” said Holly Fults, Hays Trinity Board President.

Economists at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M found that Hays County had an extremely strong housing market in 2020, according to an evaluation of the Multiple Listing Service.

“If you’re afraid to get out, we get it,” says WCCC Spring Events coordinator Robin Lowe. “We’ve pared our calendar to include just three outdoor events and further designed them to minimize as much risk as possible to keep everyone safe.” The Wimberley Community Civic Club’s Spring Events programs raise substantial money for more than 25 local charities and gives scholarships to college bound-seniors. “But we chose to offer them, though heavily modified, this year because our community still needs the money we raise, perhaps now more than ever.”

The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.

Getting approval to build a backyard pool within the city limits of Woodcreek just got a bit easier.

The Wimberley Valley received one to two inches of snowfall on Sunday, which puts it as one of the highest snowfalls in recent memory.

Hays County had new restrictions take effect on Monday after seven consecutive days of rising COVID-19-related hospitalizations.

Hays County residents who are in the process of protesting their property appraisal with the Hays County Appraisal Review Board but have not yet had a hearing may have questions about being late on their property tax payment. Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector Jenifer O’Kane has some guidance.