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Riffs, Roams and Raves:

The second performer in the four-concert Stars Over Wimberley 2023 season features acclaimed, Grammy nominated, Ruthie Foster, following a huge success with Slaid Cleaves at the inaugural concert in May.

ONE-TIME EVENTS XXX WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Craft LAB with Wimberley Library

Live Music Calendar

Texan football offensive coordinator Dane Saucier received the first-ever Texas High School Coaches’ Association football regional assistant coach of the year in January. The award recognizes coaches for their exemplary achievements and contributions to their teams throughout the 2022 season. The award was sweeter as Saucier shared that award with long-time friend and Texan head coach Doug Warren who received the THSCA head coach award.

Wimberley’s 77th annual VFW Rodeo, the area’s oldest and largest entertainment event, is set to return June 30 and July 1 and 2.

The Wimberley View placed in three statewide award categories at the Texas Press Association conference held in Round Rock earlier this month.

The Wimberley Village Library’s summer reading program kicked off with a bang last week with more than 450 people packing the library and grounds. Young patrons were treated to a magic show that emphasized literacy, a “Tiny Tails” petting zoo with animals small enough to hold, face painting and a bubble depot where gigantic soapy orbs could be created. Revelers, young and old alike, enjoyed snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs and a nature exhibit by the Hays County Master Naturalists.

As the days get longer, the early summer flowers appear.

Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are at odds over how to deliver more than $17 billion in property tax relief, the Austin American-Statesman reported.