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A crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Ranch Road 12 killed one person on Monday morning.

The children of Wimberley had an early start on August 17 as it was officially the first day of school for Wimberley ISD. Pictured top left are the Townsend Twins of Kaleb and Brody who are headed to the fourth grade. Top right is Lynzee Walker, who is part of “The best there can be... The Class of 2023.” Bottom right are Cailee, who is headed to first grade, Millie to the fourth and CJ to the seventh grade. Bottom left are RaeLynn and Beau Sparkman who are entering first grade and PreK4. More back to school photos can be found on page 10 & 11.

The Woodcreek City Council voted to proceed with a bond election on the November 8 ballot for a two-cent increase in property tax rate to repair the city’s roads.

First Day of School Wimberley ISD’s first day of school will be August 17 Adam and Chris Carroll at Susanna’s Kitchen Hear Adam and Chris Carroll at Susanna’s Kitchen on Thursday, August 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the performance starting at 7:30. Tickets: $25 (sold only at the door.) Come for dinner: pizza, tamales, nachos and yummy Sugar Shack pie. Wimberley United Methodist Church, Corner of RR 12 and CR 1492. Proceeds benefit Barnabas Connection, Bright Beginnings Preschool and other nonprofits. For information go to www.wimberleyumc.org or call Perry at 512.914.1703.

Baptist Church of Driftwood

ABC of Medicare, Wednesday, August 17th & August 24th 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.

Hunters Night Out helps Mercy Chefs fund, fix firefighters meals

All About Snakes at Blue Hole

A long-time advocate of beautifying Wimberley both on the ground and in the heavens, the popular EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens recently garnered the Night Sky Friendly Business Award. The award goes to local companies using lighting that does not pollute people’s view of the stars and planets.

Hays County commissioners have given the green light to two grant agreements to provide ongoing support for San Marcos Hays County EMS and the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center.