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Texans take on the Polar Bears in Austin
The Wimberley High School Texans (9-0) went to Austin to take on the Austin Achieve Polar Bears (2-7) Friday night. With a perfect regular season on the line The Texans didn’t play around for a second going up 42-0 at the end of the first quarter and taking the game 70-6 at the final horn finishing the season 10-0. “I was pleased with how we played,” Head Football Coach Doug Warren said. “We wanted to close out the district championship with an outright win and finish the regular season 10-0 with these kids and we came over here and took care...
Woodcreek celebrates Arbor Day as Tree City USA
The city of Woodcreek celebrated Arbor Day last week as part of their mission as a designated Tree City USA. While the public, volunteers and members of the City Council’s Tree Board looked on, a Desert Willow was officially dedicated by Mayor Jeff Rasco. The ceremony took place near Woodcreek’s newly completed gazebo in Triangle Park, at the junction of Brookhollow and Woodcreek Drives. The hundred-gallon Willow was a generous gift from Wimberley Gardens. Tree Board members, chaired by Iris Ramos, posed with shovels to signify the planting once watering is once again approved in Woodcreek. Following the dedication, Texas A&M’s Woodland Ecologist and tree expert Karl Flocke led a tour through Woodcreek to educate visitors and to discuss Oak Wilt threats to the area. Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and representatives from the Texas Native Plant Society were on hand, along with other vendors, to share information about the role trees play in our central Texas lives. Saplings and other items were part of a raffle, and guests enjoyed refreshments and activities for kids.
New Event Center for Double J Ranch Golf Club
Demolition is nearly complete on the old clubhouse at the Woodcreek golf course to make way for a new event center. Purchased in April by Joe and Jennifer Gambino of Phoenix, the course is now called the Double J Ranch Golf Club. It was previously named Quicksand at Woodcreek Golf Club, although ownership had changed multiple times since it was built in 1973. The new owner, Joe Gambino, said the new event center is the beginning of multiple projects planned for the property. “We are almost finished with tearing down the 50-yearold building built in 1973, that housed the course’s offices and...
Arrests made in alleged ‘bank jugging’
With the holidays now on the horizon, police are urging people to be on their guard for the type of attempted theft that occurred in Hays County on Oct. 26. According to the Kyle Police Department in a press release, at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, Kyle Police officers responded to a report from a person who suspected they were being followed by unknown individuals after leaving a local bank. Police stated that this kind of following of an individual is ‘a common practice,’ known as “bank jugging,” in which someone who may have recently withdrawn cash from a financial...
Halloween takes over the Square
, The ghost, ghouls and goblins have headed back into their seasonal slumber but not before they swarmed across Wimberley. There were events across town all of Halloween weekend and into last week celebrating with children and adults alike donning the best costumes around. Many local organizations participated in Boo! Hole at Blue Hole on Saturday before every costumed creature in the valley showed up to the Wimberley Square on Tuesday, Oct. 31 for Halloween.
Lady Texans keep on winning
, , After a more than impressive season, the Wimberley Lady Texans found themselves 2nd in district with a 32-7 record good enough to give them a first round playoff game at home against the Gonzales Lady Apaches on Monday night. The Lady Texans pick right up where they left off from the regular season as they swept the Lady Apaches in a clean 3 sets (25-16) (25-13) (25-7). Set one started off close and was a back and forth match early on with the Lady Apaches winning some long rallies and gaining momentum to keep them in the game. “It is key...
Women’s Center to host annual meeting
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center will highlight the exceptional work of its staff, board of directors and partners to help create a safer community with the public in an annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Marcos. CEO Melissa Rodriguez will share an overview of the previous year along with a presentation highlighting each of HCWC’s programs and their efforts to create community connections and better support for our neighbors that have experienced violence and abuse. In the past year, HCWC served a total of 2,054 face to face victims of family violence, dating violence,...
COUNTY UPDATES
The Hays County Commissioners Court honored one of the community’s favorite sons by proclaiming Oct. 24 as Michael Hernandez Day of Service. The proclamation was read at the regularly scheduled meeting this past Tuesday. Hernandez is known for his unwavering commitment to helping the Veterans of Hays County receive the resources that those that fight for our freedoms deserve, according to many who were present at the reading of the proclamation. He will be leaving the county, where he has been working as Hays County Assistant Veterans Service Officer, and starting a position as Williamson County’s veterans service officer. “It’s really an honor and...
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November 4 Market Days, 601 FM 2325, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 5 Wimberley Coffee & Cars at Blanco Brew,14200 Ranch Rd 12, 11 am. November 8 Civic Club’s Style Show Market, Sip bubbly, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, see fall and winter fashions & shop local vendors, 4 - 6:30 pm, Tickets $50 at wimberleyccc.org. WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Craft LAB with Wimberley Library Adult Craft LAB is a year-round tinker and craft program for adults 18+. Classes are held virtually via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Supply kits are free and included with each class. Farmers and Artisan Market The Farmers & Artisan Market is a...
Art gallery celebrates anniversary
On Nov. 11, Pitzer’s Fine Arts Gallery will celebrate its 45th year. One of many exceptional galleries in Wimberley, but Pitzer’s is highly respected for fine art and sculpture. The gallery is planning an all-day Texas- style anniversary celebration at its location in the heart of the Hill Country on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 13909 Ranch Road 12. Pitzer’s story began in 1978 when founder and owner Rob Pitzer was selling pianos in Corpus Christie. As the story goes, sculptor Kent Ullberg came into his shop, set one of his smaller sculptures on the piano and...
Hays County to go green for veterans
Hays County Commissioners Court honored veterans by adopting a proclamation in support of Operation Greenlight. As part of Operation Greenlight, the county will change out light bulbs around the Hays County Historic Courthouse from Nov. 6 to 12 with green bulbs, as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those serving or who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The proclamation stated that residents of Hays County hold veterans in the highest regard and have the utmost gratitude for their service. The court encourages citizens of Hays County to show appreciation for veterans by displaying a green light in the window of...
Riffs, Roams and Raves:
Riff: Sarah Jarosz The Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance, organizers of the “Stars over Wimberley’’ concert series, said every ticket for the November 22 performance of Sarah Jarosz at the Wimberley Playhouse sold out in under ten minutes. All 109 tickets available in the theater went on sale at 9 a.m. October 25 and were snapped up in seven short minutes. The Grammy-winning artist from Wimberley concludes WVACA’s hugely successful series produced in collaboration with the Wimberly Players that included Slaid Cleves, Ruthie Foster and Alejandro Escovedo. Kudos to Denise Renter and the rest of the people at WVACA and...
Chamber hosts costumed bash
, , The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s October Mixer and Costume Contest, sponsored by Ozona Bank, brought out creative business members who came decked out in Halloween gear to celebrate the 2023 holiday. Ozona’s Daina Slover and the Chamber’s Executive Director, Becca Hancock, served as the event’s Mistresses of Ceremonies, welcoming guests to drinks and appetizers and encouraging them to participate in raffles, drawings and the costume contest. They were assisted by Chamber board members Sissie Baskin of Vintage Oaks Farm Wedding Venue and Courtney Myers Mecklenburg and her “Barbie- clad” associates Tracey White, Caren Erwin, and Valerie Trohoske of...
Texans claim district title for Wimberley
The Wimberley Texan football team clinched their third consecutive district championship with a 34-22 victory over the Lago Vista Vikings. The win sets the Texans up for the chance to finish the regular season a perfect 10-0 in back to back years with one game remaining. “Going 10-0 is pretty hard to do – in fact it is really hard to do,” Head Coach Doug Warren said. “To do that back to back, that is pretty special. I don’t know that I’ve ever been involved with a team that has been able to do that.” Wimberley (9-0, 4-0) was able to take down...
Historic $345 million approved for local, state infrastructure
New sidewalks, bikeways and other types of infrastructure will help improve safety and enhance quality of life in many Texas communities including San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs, following the announcement that the Texas Transportation Commission has approved more than $345 million for projects across the state. The funding will go towards 83 projects that will improve access while providing safety enhancements and mobility options to schools, jobs, public transit and local destinations. This historic investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is more than six times as much funding compared to the last Transportation Alternatives call for projects when it was...
Wimberley volleyball takes on Canyon Lake
, , , In the second game of the annual Battle of the Backbone, Wimberley High School ended the regular season with a sweep of the Canyon Lake Hawks as the Lady Texans rolled 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-12). Set one found Wimberley going down early 5-1, but back to back kills by Laney Hennessee brought life to Wimberley as they made themselves known in a set that went back and forth and found both teams all squared up at 20 a piece. “I like to break sets down into points of five, so you can wrap your mind around it,” Coach Stephanie...
Artists bring creativity at local art show
, , , The Wimberley Valley Art League held its first Blue Agave Art Fair last weekend in the Blanco Room of the Wimberley Community Center. The two-day festival held a reception the first evening for VIPs and artists who gathered to meet each other and forge relationships. A further testament to the community’s artistic force, the festival brought together painters working in a variety of mediums, jewelry artists, photographers, fiber workers, sculptors, woodworkers and other accomplished creatives. Organizers say the fair will be an annual event.
WHS Team Tennis brings home state title
After conquering obstacle and obstacle throughout the 2023 season, Wimberley High School’s Team Tennis finally captured the grandest prize of them all: a state championship. The Texans upset the No. 1 ranked Canyon Randall Raiders in the State Semifinal round 10-8 before defeating the Kaufman Lions 10-7 to capture the state championship for the first time since 2021. With a second title added to the trophy case, Head Coach Kenneth Gustafson said he was proud and honored to coach a special group of student-athletes. “The coaching staff is super fortunate to have kids that are super hard workers,” Gustafson said. “They are extremely...
Pioneer Town transforms into ghostly haunt
, Halloween in Wimberley got underway last weekend with the Haunted Pioneer Town and Train Ride of Terror. A production of the Wimberley Players and 7A Ranch, the two-evening event raised goosebumps as actors portrayed resident ghosts in the streets, the shops, the graveyard, the chapel, and other locations throughout the Western-themed village. The town’s newly operational 12-gauge railroad provided visitors with a hairraising trip as ghoulish apparitions appeared along the route. The event is the handiwork of the creative team of Robin Wood and Laura Haygood who agreed to the title of “Creative Geniuses” for their huge role in conceptualizing,...
Event Views
October 27–29 Haunted Pioneer Town, Friday & Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m., Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. Frightful family fun with an Old West twist. Hairraising Train Ride of Terror on a restored 24 gauge train. At 7A Ranch, 333 Wayside Dr. $10 ages 13 & up, $5 ages 5 to 12. Tickets at wimberleyplayers.org. October 28 Haunted Symphony by the Starlight Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. at Wimberley Valley Winery, 2825 Lone Man Mountain Rd, Driftwood. Free. October 28 Best Little Dog Walk in Texas, 9 a.m. to noon. Doggie Training demonstration at 9:45 a.m. Doggie photo booth, agility area, “sniffari,” costume contest, and...
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