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Wimberley Valley Big Band concert

The Wimberley Valley Big Band, March 24th from 7pm-9pm. “Wimberley Moonlight Swing”. This ticketed fundraiser will feature tunes near to our hearts both old and new, sparkling vocals, a dance floor for those who enjoy “cutting a rug,” and a beautiful setting in which to gather with friends and kick back for a glorious evening.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that two Texas species are not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The St. Mary’s Catholic Church 4th Degree Knights of Columbus hosted an Emergency Responder Appreciation Lunch last week.

Homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments or property taxes caused by hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive assistance through the newly implemented Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF).

Scholarships of $5000 or more are available for 2022 high school seniors, and the application deadline has been extended to April 15th, 2022. Grads who dream of becoming visual or graphic artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, journalists, performers, musicians, chefs, wine or beer makers, builders, crafters or makers (and a host of related careers) with plans for continued education at a university, college, after high school trade or technical school are strongly encouraged to apply immediately.

With the theme of “Around the World with Music,” the Hill Country Community Band will present musical selections from many parts of the globe, including the continents of Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. The first of a series of two, this concert will present a “trip around the world” with music that evokes the sights and sounds of faraway places!

Public fishing and paddling access is expanding in the Wimberley Valley as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has partnered with John Knox Ranch along the Blanco River.

A report of a tornado in Wimberley kicked off a series of severe storms that ravaged the state of Texas.

The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality is considering a rule change that could prevent discharge directly into waterways including the Blanco River and Cypress Creek.