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WHS Volleyball faces Davenport
In a state ranked top ten showdown between district rivals, the Wimberley Lady Texans fell to the Davenport Lady Wolves 3-0 (22-25, 19-25, 23-25). The loss snapped a 11 game winning streak for the Lady Texans. Wimberley found themselves in a hole early in the first set as the Lady Wolves jumped out to a 6-0 lead. The Lady Texans responded by going on a 10-1 run to take a 10-7 lead. Davenport battled back and soon both teams were tied up at 14-14. The Lady Wolves responded with a short 4-0 run to put themselves ahead of Wimberley 18-14. The run was enough for Davenport...
VFW remembers 9-11 at EmilyAnn Gardens
Since 2009, Wimberley’s Veterans of Foreign Wars, Oldham-Cummings Post #6441, has remembered the 2,977 people who died and the thousands who were injured on Sept. 11, 2001. “Besides honoring the memory of those who died and recognizing the suffering of those who were injured, our observance on this date provides us the opportunity to honor veterans and first responders within our own community,” said Mike Lukowiak, Director of the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza at EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens where the Post’s Patriot’s Day ceremony was held. This year, the post honored Crow Wilson, retired Air Force Colonel, and Don Montague, Hays County...
Woodcreek vet loses everything in house fire
A house fire in Woodcreek North last month put Army veteran Lewis Jones on the street in his wheelchair. The fire on Aug. 19 completely destroyed his home and its contents, leaving him homeless, without identification and other important papers and wearing the clothes on his back. While neighbors called Wimberley Fire and Rescue, Jones got out of the house and to safety. Fortunately, the water hydrant nearby had water, and firefighters fought diligently to keep the flames from jumping to neighboring homes. Unfortunately, nine of the pet cats that Jones cared for died in the fire. Since surviving stomach cancer and...
Wimberley marches with Pride
, , The gift of temperate weather greeted revelers for the fifth annual Wimberley Pride Parade. Hundreds of citizens marched and lined the parade route from the Oak Park & Welcome Center, through the square, across RR 12 and down Old Kyle Road displaying rainbow flags and other rainbow- themed apparel to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The parade ended at 280 Old Kyle Road at the site of the new Visitor Information Center, which remains under renovation. The Queen of Ceremony, Brianna St. James, rode the parade route in a modified Honda Pioneer UTV by Tina Terrian called...
Trump lawyer speaks at VFW in Wimberley
John Eastman — former President Donald Trump’s lawyer and one of the people indicted in the state of Georgia’s case alleging an illegal plot to overturn the 2020 election — was one of six speakers at the Oldham-Cummings VFW Post 6441 in Wimberley over the weekend. The event was held with the intent of recognizing Constitution Day on Sept. 17. Due to the controversial and political nature of the speakers, the VFW received complaints from some in Wimberley for hosting the event. To try and calm the controversy, VFW Post 6441 Commander Huey Sandifer asked the speakers to refrain from becoming political. “After...
Big plays lead to big win over Fredericksburg
The first offensive play of the game for the Wimberley High School Texans told you everything you needed to know about their game last week versus the Fredericksburg High School Billies. Quarterback Cody Stoever found Nolan Waida wide open down the middle of the field for 30 yards. Stoever would eventually take it in for a touchdown himself from one yard out, and the Texans never looked back on the way to a 48-10 victory. “We had a good week of preparation,” Wimberley Head Coach Doug Warren said. “I was pleased with the kids and how they worked that week. Typically when...
A local luau raises funds to help Maui Relief efforts
, For three years, Alexis Pointe has enjoyed hula performances and tropical fare with their annual Luau Family Night, but this year, the event meant much more. Residents and families used this opportunity to help families devastated by the recent wildfires in Maui. Residents had a great time seeing authentic hula performances, many learning the dance themselves. They also enjoyed a Hawa iian-inspired feast courtesy of Alexis Pointe’s culinary team. “Though we had a great time celebrating, we also wanted to take this opportunity to unite in support of the many who have lost so much in Maui,” shares Community Relations Director Katy Starr. The community chose to support the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s Kāko’o Maui Fund, which is helping to provide shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services in Maui.
Putting out the fire in the sky
, Wimberley Fire Rescue kept local dark skies in mind when it renovated and expanded “the fire station.” One of many goals for the remodeled facility, 111 Green Acres, was fitting in with the Wimberley Valley’s International Dark Sky designation. The local firm chosen to design the changes, Office of Architecture (ooA), was experienced in Dark Sky lighting. “All of our clients here in Wimberley are totally onboard with the (Dark Sky lighting) idea,” said Dax Morton, architect and Director of Operations at ooA, located in the Poco Rio commercial park. Dax’s grandfather, Neel Morton, moved the firm to Wimberley in the early...
Riffs, Roams and Raves:
Riffs: Wine & Unwind & Dine Good food, good wine and the promise of rain conspired to create a memorable night for guests at the Wimberley Valley Big Band’s Scholarship Dinner and performance, “Wine & Unwind & Dine.” Chef John Sanderson created a three-course menu with wine and beer from the Wimberley Valley Winery’s wines and brews. The winery’s owner, Dean Valentine underwrote 100% of the dinner for ticket holders who had the pleasure of dining in the estate’s dining room. Its beautiful space is home to a handsome bar of generous proportions, friendly staff, stained glass windows and Gustav...
Event Views
Wimberley Pride March The Wimberley Pride March route will start at the Oak Park & Welcome Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 16. The march will continue through the square and end at 280 Old Kyle Road, next to Community Pizza, where there will be guest speakers and performers. For more information, and a map of our route, find them on social media or at wimberleypride.org. Calling All Singers: Winter Season The Wimberley Community Chorus begins practices on Sept. 11 at Avey Hall of Chapel of the Hills Church.For more, go to wimberleycommunitychorus.org. WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Craft LAB with Wimberley Library Adult Craft LAB is...
Sunk cost of swimming hole closure
The closing of the swimming area at Blue Hole Regional Park on August 21 has cost the city of Wimberley an estimated $250,000 in revenue, said Wimberley Park’s Director Richard Shaver in the 2023 annual report he presented to City Council last week. “Losses amounted to about $5,000 a day,” he told City Council members during the meeting. “The loss of revenue from refunds currently stands at $102,979 and the estimated revenue lost from closing reservations is between $150,000 to $200,000, bringing the total estimated loss to more than $250,000.” Beyond its cultural importance to Wimberley, Blue Hole is also an important city...
FLY, FLY AWAY
, , Despite record temperatures in the area, intrepid organizers, participants and visitors got into the spirit at the third Wings Over Wimberley festival. A celebration of the Mexican Free Tail bats who live under the Cypress Creek bridge, the two-day event kicked off with a blood drive. Later in the day, according to Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce representatives, the bat signal went up and Gotham confirmed that Batman would honor the festivities with his arrival. He arrived in his signature Batmobile and was seen dining on funnel cake and grooving to live performances and music. Dallas Burrow initiated the performance lineup on the outdoor stage followed by Marvin Bottera and Broken Glass, The Southpaw Preachers, Wimberley Dance Elite, Bob Slaughter and the Laughing Waters and Jennifer Zavaleta and Friends. Vendors and educational groups presented information about bats, birds and other subjects and community projects.
Stand-up comedy comes to Wimberley
Comedy Producer, stand-up comedian, and Wimberley homeboy Jack Schutze (pronounced Shoot-zee) is bringing stand-up comedy to Wimberley’s Opera House at 7A Ranch. His show, “Outlaws in the Opera House,” features three seasoned comics: Ryan Shields, Ellis Aych and Jason Johnson. All are regular marquee headliners in Texas and several of the most requested return acts in Schutze’s shows. All know something about growing up in a small town. Ryan Shields, a small-town Texas alum, says his upbringing provided him with enough material to last a lifetime. Based out of San Antonio, he is known for a smart, lighthearted and honest approach...
County to establish new commission for veterans
Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to create a Veterans Commission to support and promote veterans needs at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday. The court heard a presentation on the veterans commission from Hays County Veterans Services Officer Jude Prather in which he discussed the need to facilitate better communication among various veteran groups and formalize the process by which roads are named after fallen soldiers. Prather said the commission would help provide advice and coordinate the efforts of all of the different veterans service organizations throughout the county. “What we imagine is each commissioner would appoint a person from your precinct...
Football stays undefeated
If it seemed like last week’s football game versus the Brock Eagles (1-2) was a little bit too familiar, that’s because it was. Eerily similar to last season, Wimberley (3-0) jumped out to a two-score lead in the first half before Brock came back to nearly steal the game with a last minute stand sealing the victory for the Texans. Also similar to last year, Brock gave Wimberley their first taste of adversity this season. After the Texans turned the ball over on downs during the first possession of the game, the Eagles stormed back to score with 4:02 left in...
Volleyball keeps win streak alive
Wimberley extended their winning streak to 11 games as the Texans swept both Blanco and Fredericksburg, the latter being the first district game of the season. Amidst the 11 game winning streak, the Texans have also won 16 straight sets while winning their last 26 of 27 sets during the streak. In their last game before district, Wimberley made the trip out to Blanco to take on one of their oldest rivals in the Blanco Panthers. In a dominant performance, the Texans rolled through the Panthers for 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-17) sweep. Leading the team in kills was junior Laney Hennessee, with 11 kills,...
Wimberley Valley
by Carl Rabenaldt, Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance Thursday, September 7 • 5 p.m. − Gerry Burns at Chill’s on the Creek • 6 p.m. − Aname Rose at Hays City Store • 7 p.m. − Open Mic at Savages Friday, September 8 • 4:30 p.m. − Jack with No K at Ghost Note • 7 p.m. − Joel Jofmann Band at Brookshire Bros. Cany. • 5 p.m. − Dallas Burrow at Wings Over Wimberley • 8 p.m. − Marvin Bottera and Broken Glass at Wings Over Wimberley Saturday, September 9 • 2 p.m. − The Southpae Preachers at Wings Over Wimberley • 3 p.m. − Toni Price at Devil’s Backbone •...
Riffs, Roams and Raves:
Riff: StoryFest, Oct. 12–14 In case StoryFest isn’t on your radar, here’s your chance to put this tremendously entertaining event on your calendar. The three-day festival celebrates story in all of its forms. Stories told in song will be performed by singer songwriters at the Opera House at 7-A Ranch’s Pioneer Town Thursday evening, October 12. Headliners include Michael Hearne, Don Richmond, and Jimmy Stadler. Spoken story in the form of historical tours and a re-creation of the Great Wimberley Train Robbery narrated by Texana historian Mike Cox, will take place Friday afternoon. Story as Film will be demonstrated by the documentary, “Honky...
Players deliver big on ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
, When the Wimberley Players announced their 2023 season, I applauded their lineup of classic plays that included “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde and “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate Hamil (from the Jane Austin novel of the same name). But I secretly wondered how they could pull off “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Anyone over 50 who is the least bit literate in American theater will have some experience of Marlon Brando’s film portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in the drama by Tennessee Williams. His raw and desperate cry of “Stella” has traveled widely throughout the American experience, and it’s...
Wimberley Education Foundation to host Community Bash
The Wimberley Education Foundation is holding its annual Community Bash on Friday, taking advantage of a Thursday-night football game. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m., at The Water’s Point in Wimberley (13401 Ranch Road 12). It will feature live music from the Jesse Stratton Band, live and silent auctions, food and drinks, dancing and an opportunity to spend time with other Wimberley ISD supporters. Advance tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door for $70. Supporters also have the option to purchase additional tickets...
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