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Beginning this week, carrying a handgun in public will no longer require a license as Texas joins 19 other states in what supporters refer to as “Constitutional Carry.”

The Central Texas Feral Hog Task Force hosted the 2021 Feral Hog Webinar on Thursday to present and discuss updates regarding Hays County’s program.

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Congressman Roger Williams stopped in at the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast last week before coming to the Wimberley View office for a one-on-one interview. This is part one of a two-part interview with the congressman. It has been edited for length and clarity.

There was much discussion surrounding a specific polling location on Texas State University’s campus during last week’s commissioners court meeting.

Jaxson Harris is starting Kindergarten. SUBMITTED PHOTO

More than 85 percent of Hays County residents in the hospital with COVID-19 are unvaccinated, but some fully vaccinated individuals are also in the hospital. For the first time since the pandemic began, the county is now releasing hospitalization totals separated by vaccination status as well as particular markers of severity.

Chill’s on the Creek

Gov. Greg Abbott announced via Twitter Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive though asymptomatic.

Jill is holding one of the Labrador puppies from a past St. Mary Knights of Columbus Hunters Night Out. This year’s Hunters Night Out will be held Live Under the Big Tent on Saturday October 23 and will feature two Labrador Retriever puppies as Live Auction items. Bid on one of these adorable puppies at HNO and support local charities. For tickets online and more information go to: www.huntersnightout.com PHOTO BY GARY BARCHFELD

The Wimberley High School Leo Club students raised money over the past year selling t-shirts at various community events. Pictured from left to right: Wimberley HS Leo Club officers Brianna Cisneros (sr.), Kasey Gayosso (sr.), Mi Guerra (jr.), and Nancy Nava (sr.) present Mr. Emil Dzuik of Barnabas Connection with a $2000 donation. SUBMITTED PHOTO

If you drive in from San Marcos on Ranch Road 12, right before the Blanco River Bridge the “Welcome to Wimberley” sign has done its job for decades. Welcoming locals and tourists alike, the sign was one of the many things that didn’t make it through February of 2021.