Beloved sister and aunt, story-teller and star-gazer, protector of nature, and leader of young women, Mary Ola “Skeet” Anderson died on January 5, 2024, at her home in Wimberley, Tx with family at her side. Ms. Anderson was born June 17, 1926, in Lamesa, Texas, to Edwin Palmer Anderson and Margaret Alma Moore Anderson.
Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6441 announced the local winners of the annual Voice of Democracy scholarship program, Thursday, January 4, at the monthly post meeting. This year’s theme for the audio essay was “What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?”
Candidates for the 2024 City of Wimberley General Election may file an application for a place on the ballot starting Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The deadline to file is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. Election Day is Saturday, May 4.
The National Weather Service website stated that as of January 4, 24% of the Hill Country is in what is considered extreme drought conditions, which is the second to the worst drought designation category. Additionally, 20% of the Hill Country is in severe drought, which is a level below extreme. Aquifer levels reached the lowest point since the 1950s. Issues around groundwater usage and the limitations thereof have gotten contentious.
Free income tax return preparation begins February 2 at the Wimberley Community Center. Offered by the American Association of Retired Persons Foundation, the TaxAide program is available to anyone who wishes assistance. There are no income or age limitations and AARP membership is not required. Normally held at the Wimberley Village Library, TaxAide has been moved to the Community Center at 14608 RR 12 because of library renovations.
The ice storm of 2023 began on January 31 and lasted through February 2. The total precipitation was just under an inch, and, of that total, half was freezing rain and sleet.
Foley artists create sounds for live shows and films. Creaking floorboards, dripping faucets, the zing of a sword pulled from a scabbard and footsteps make scenes sound real and pull us into the experience. There are three kinds of foley sound effects: feet, movement and specifics.
Two hundred and fifty hardy runners and more than 400 people attended the annual Polar Bear Plunge and 5K run on January 1 at Blue Hole. Enthusiasts were greeted with temperatures in the mid-forties at the 9 a.m. start of the race.
A two-evening showcase of celebrated singer-songwriters will light up the Wimberley nightlife scene January 9 and 10 at the Wimberley Playhouse. Curated by award-winning artist, Susan Gibson, the showcase will feature ten exceptional talents: Pat Byrne, Brennen Leigh, Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, Jaimee Harris, Michael Hearne and the Red River Songwriters, a quartet composed of Susan Gibson, Walt Wilkins, Drew Kennedy and Josh Grider.
Highlights from the December 7 City Council meeting and issues under discussion for the January 4 meeting.
Hays County Commissioners Court heard a presentation by the Hays County Homeless Coalition about the data gathered from the 2023 Point in Time Count at its regularly scheduled meeting last week.
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Wimberley, TX 78676
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