Fourth of July parade takes over downtown Wimberley
Thu, 07/13/2023 - 12:00am
The annual Independence Day Parade closed down RR 12 last week, taking over the main thoroughfare for the morning of July 4.
The annual Independence Day Parade closed down RR 12 last week, taking over the main thoroughfare for the morning of July 4.
The officers will guide the club on its mission to provide a supportive and positive experience in which members learn communication and leadership skills. The club, which meets the second and fourth Thursdays at First Baptist Church Wimberley, is also known to help members develop greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Mary Jo and John Saunders were the lucky winners of the “Storyteller’s Quilt” created by Cindy Stadler and donated to the Friends of the Wimberley Village Library. The quilt raffle was one of many efforts to raise money for the renovation of the library’s existing building. The Friends organization assists the library by raising funds and cultivating volunteers.
The Hays County Historical Commission recently received a 2022 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.
This past weekend in San Marcos, a wildfire off of Hilliard Road burned an area of approximately 50 acres. There were no structural losses or loss of life reported, but the wildfire is just one indication of an environment under stress by weeks of excessive heat.
The Wimberley City Council has proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, following its meeting last week.
“Every pool has a dynamic,” said Williams, who told me this was her second season as a guard for Austin City pools. “Deep Eddy’s dynamic is friendly and very welcoming. Even if people are swimming laps, they tend to be easygoing. No food or drinks, except water, are allowed in the pool area so the vibe is peaceful as people enjoy the water and stretch out on their towels between swims.”
On Father’s Day, the Friends of the Wimberley Village Library hosted their first minigolf fundraising event. The inside of the library was transformed into 19 whimsical putting greens. Generous businesses and patrons sponsored holes which raised funds for the renovation of the existing library.
One of the longest ongoing traditions in Hays County took place over the weekend as the 77th Wimberley VFW Rodeo helped celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized a pair outstanding members during an awards mixer at Fall Creek Vineyard last month.
A new report released by the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network shines a spotlight on the need for investing in conservation as Central Texas grows.
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