County expands Hays Hope 4 Veterans program
The types of assistance now available under the ‘Hope 4 Hays County Veterans’ program are broader and more encompassing, according to the county’s Veterans Services Manager Jude Prather.
The types of assistance now available under the ‘Hope 4 Hays County Veterans’ program are broader and more encompassing, according to the county’s Veterans Services Manager Jude Prather.
The Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office has implemented a new online system for Open Burning Permits in the unincorporated areas of the county. Fire Marshal Nathan Mendenhall said the system is easy to use and open burn permits are free.
The Wimberley Players are once again partnering with 7A Ranch to haunt Pioneer Town. Performances will be Friday through Sunday, October 29, 30 and 31.
A project to expand the offices of Blue Hole Regional Park was approved to move forward into the bid process at last week’s Wimberley City Council meeting.
Become Deputized to Register Voters The Hays County Elections Office and the League of Women Voters – Hays County are teaming up to offer a training class to allow individuals to become a Deputy Voter Registrar. The class is August 13 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at the San Marcos Public Library. Training is available to anyone interested.
Wimberley Independent School District released the health and safety plan as it relates to COVID-19.
Any definition of the Wimberley Valley would have to include the term creative arts. There’s painters, photographers, sculptors, actors, you name it, and this magical valley has it. The arts are part of the culture of Wimberley. Along the way, Wimberley obtained a few designations such as the Cultural Arts District or a Dark Sky Community, and now one more artistic talent is on the way to being recognized.
Albert H. Cobb Jr. known to many as Dr. Bert Cobb, was called to rest with his wife by his side, on August 4, 2021 by our Lord and Savior, at the age of 75. Bert was born January 1, 1946 to father Albert H Cobb Sr. and mother Virginia Ruth Fowler Cobb. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Shane B Cobb.
The 2021 season has officially kicked off for the Wimberley Texan football team as they took to the field this week.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra recently laid out his proposed budget for fiscal year 2022, including the lowest tax rate in 30 years.
July 1 began a new fiscal year for the Wimberley Lions Club, and they are not looking back. In comparison to the last year, this 2021 – 2022 term offers hope of more opportunities to serve the local community in a more traditional fashion. The club members are grateful that March 2021 saw Lions Field operational once again, and it has been fully open since July.
Hays County Commissioner Lon Shell fought for funding for a Hays County Mental Health Court while the county awaits potential grant funds from the state.
A fire burned down Gary McFarland’s Wimberley Workshop, which in addition to being a woodworking shop for 30 years also housed a recently relocated lawn mower repair business as well as served as a residence.
The active COVID-19 case count for both the Wimberley Valley and Hays County increased exponentially in the month of July.
You are there 24/7, watching your loved one’s mind slowly slip away. There’s no stopping it. It just becomes harder and harder to deal with, watching what you love slowly disappear, like a smoldering fire, smaller and smaller each day.
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Wimberley, TX 78676
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