Community response to local ‘hate crime’

Early Saturday morning, June 20, the day after our country celebrated Emancipation Day, an African-American family staying with us at 7A was subjected to a hate crime from someone trespassing onto 7A grounds. At 7A, we welcome all families and support equality and justice for all. The cowardice of the individual that threatened our guests is intolerable. We ask that all of us step up and do more. Make your friends, family, and neighbors aware that you will not tolerate bigotry and hatred in any form. We must all hold ourselves accountable to ensure our community is one of inclusiveness and openness.

We want to thank the quick action of Mayor Gina Fulkerson, Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Minnick, and Council Member Christine Byrne for personally coming to 7A to apologize on behalf of the community to our guests, as well as Longleaf and the Leaning Pear for offering to host the family free of charge to ensure they understood that Wimberley was open for business for all people.

Wimberley, we cannot stand by idly and let the few, narrow-minded taint the name of our beloved community with bigotry and hate. We can, and must, stand up against this to ensure Wimberley is a welcoming and inclusive community of loving and caring residents open to all. Pass it along!

7A Ranch