Rural Texas struggles with digital divide
Thu, 11/12/2020 - 12:00am
If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of dying.
If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of dying.
Hays County voted blue in all but one state level race; at the local level, conservative candidates saw more support.
During the October 19, 2020 regular meeting, the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of more than 200 high-end air filtration systems to be installed in all classrooms and common spaces at the four WISD campuses. Especially during the ongoing pandemic, these filtration systems will increase the level of safety for staff and students across the district.
The number of recent COVID-19 lab confirmed cases has increased over the last few weeks in Hays County.
(Editor’s Note: Wimberley ISD issued a press release expanding on the plan for asynchronous learners after the deadline for print last week. This is the release in-full.)
Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell outraised Lisa Prewitt $37,925 to $4,454 as reported in their Oct. 26 filing. Shell also outspent Prewitt $44,485 to $9,761.
This is the final article in a four part series detailing how WISD is handling COVID-19. Previous articles gave thew views of the administration, principals and teachers. This article will focus on the students perspective of what it is like in the classroom.
The Rotary Club of Wimberley handed out free books on Halloween in front of A Fit Plan. Pictured are Ermias Geberemeskel and Diana Phillips with the Rotary Club letting people know to stop by for the free books. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Sheriff Gary Cutler and Challenger Alex Villalobos raised close to the same over the last two campaign finance reporting periods, with Villalobos holding steady up until the final filing deadline and Cutler bringing in more contributions earlier in the campaign.
Economic development is a team sport – and in a year like no other, I have incredible gratitude for the staff, investors, and all the stakeholders that brought a record-breaking year to the region, particularly our Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) board of directors.
For most Texans, Election Day is a misnomer.
Kirby and Kasen Jolander were happy to get out and get some candy.
The San Marcos Police Department is working in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation after an incident occurred between a Biden campaign bus and a “Trump Train.”
The Halloween spirit was alive and well in Wimberley. While the crowds weren’t near as large as usual, many got out and about on the Wimberley Square to show off their costumes and trick or treat. Pictured are Anna Fischer, Rivers Meredith and Baylee Judson. For more photos of Halloween, see page 10. PHOTO BY DALTON SWEAT/WIMBERLEY VIEW
Winter is coming up and the cold is bitter and growing. The Crisis Bread Basket sees the hunger needs of the Wimberley community, and the community they serve is growing. Although the amount of poverty might not be noticeable from Ranch Road 12, it is there. Those little gravel and caliche roads off to the side will take you there. Keep on driving, way back. Once you arrive, it’s not what you might think of when you say Wimberley, but it is real.
P.O. Box 49
Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: 512-847-2202
Fax: 512-847-9054