A proposal pitched to Wimberley ISD could have had a profound impact on public education across the state of Texas, but the district moved away from the idea with a 4-2 vote in August after months of investigation.
Wimberley’s reputation as an arts community got a big boost with the unveiling of a magnificent bronze sculpture in the heart of the new Oak Park & Welcome Center just off Wimberley Square. The fourfoot high bronze boot, which is called “Hill Country Soul,” is a gift to the city of Wimberley from the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance in appreciation of the town’s continuing support for the arts and culture in the Wimberley Valley. Bronze artists Michael W. Hall and Paul Malachi, both of Michael Hall Foundry in Driftwood TX, created and named “Hill Country Soul.” Michael Hall designed and created the boot mold; Paul Malachi carved the boot’s intricate surface design.
The Wimberley Knights of Columbus, Council 9151, wrapped up another successful Hunters Night Out on Saturday evening October 22.
The Wimberley Lions Club donated a record- breaking $90,000 to 36 local nonprofits and organizations as part of their annual giving from funds raised by running Market Days.
Restrooms a stone’s throw from Wimberley Square, nearly 140 parking spaces, a downtown green space and an attractions directory for visitors is now a reality following the official ribbon-cutting for Wimberley’s Oak Park and Welcome Center on Oct. 23.
Kick-off party offers a yacht adventure & Pear Duo
The construction causing delays on Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley came to a close earlier this week, but other construction projects around town will continue in less invasive manners.
The official ribbon-cutting celebration for Wimberley’s long-awaited public restroom and parking complex will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3-5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will include live music and refreshments provided by local restaurants and businesses.
The Texas Ethics Commission fined Mark Jones, Hays County Commissioner Pct. 2 and Republican candidate for County Judge, $500 for campaign finance violations.
OCTOBER Wednesday, October 19th - 9:15 a.m.
Texan Football v Navarro Wimberley will take on Navarro at home Friday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Listen to the game on KWVH 94.3. Pregame starts at 7 p.m.
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Wimberley City Councilmember Christine Byrne submitted her resignation on Monday, October 17.
Approximately 90 students attended Blue Hole Primary School’s annual bike rodeo event on Saturday, October 15th. The event promotes bike and tricycle safety and encourages students to get out and ride on the ample hardtops that surround the BHP campus. BHP staff also distributed helmets to students that were remaining from past bike rodeo events.
P.O. Box 49
Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: 512-847-2202
Fax: 512-847-9054
