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The Wimberley Adoption Group and Rescue had plenty of things to celebrate at their 2023 gala. Not only did their enthusiasts come out in strong support of their mission to rescue and find homes for dispossessed dogs and puppies, but they also celebrated their 2,000th adoption. The Palmer family was the lucky recipient of “Corndog,” who had the distinction of being the milestone adoption.

Wimberley High School seniors Josh Bober and Jacob Mantsh have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that a juvenile was arrested in connection to a generic threat on Oct. 16, that referenced school violence was imminent and which was sent out via social media applications.

October proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Robert Moreman worked behind the scenes to support the community he called home, volunteering with several local nonprofit organizations during the 10 years he lived in Wimberley. In his honor, the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance created a scholarship in 2021 to provide opportunities for budding artists and tradespeople. Every year, the Robert Moreman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who are passionate about their creative endeavors.

The Gold Dust boutique in Wimberley’s Quarter Shops received Keep Wimberley Beautiful’s community award for its artistic and well-maintained exterior plantings. While handing over the traveling award, President Lin Weber, KWB’s President said, “We appreciate what you do for Wimberley.”

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.

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The Wimberley Knights of Columbus Council 9151 celebrated their 20th Anniversary Hunters Night Out on Saturday, Oct. 21 by awarding $100,000 to local charities and organizations.

Wimberley’s community radio station, KWVH 94.3 FM, announced that its long-anticipated signal upgrade is nearly complete. Installers will attach antennas on their new tower site this week when weather permits, effectively doubling the station’s reach across the Wimberley Valley. Its broadcast transmission power increased from 30 watts to 100 watts, allowing thousands more listeners to tune into KWVH, about twice the number of radios that could previously receive their signal. Listeners on the outskirts of Wimberley, in Woodcreek, Driftwood, Kyle, and Canyon Lake will be able to receive critical news and emergency information as well as programming in their cars and homes thanks to the new upgrade.