Opinion

How does one garden in this extreme heat?

Texas Press Association

Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

I have childhood memories of visiting Wimberley with my family.

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders

Looking through some of the Keep Wimberley Beautiful columns from 1995 on, so much of it is still relevant today.

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand.

There are many attractions in Wimberley — from the natural resources of the parks to the well-tended store fronts and restaurants.

— Larry Landaker

the added safety bonus when press is a woman.