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Editor’s Note: This is the latest in a series that looks in depth at the recent State of Workforce and Education Summit 2023.

Riffs, Roams and Raves: A Weekly Column Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from staff reporter Teresa Kendrick.

WEEKLY EVENTS

The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of Wings Over Wimberley, a fun-filled festival that took place previously in 2019 and 2021.

Last month, the Wimberley Lions Club installed their new president and board members. The new president, Frank “Lion Boss” Curtis, will serve from 2023 through the end of June 2024.

Local water utility company Aqua Texas was fined nearly half a million dollars for pumping almost twice the amount of water it was allowed last year out of the Trinity Aquifer. The company is now contesting that fine.

A nearly monthslong drought has settled over Hays County while high temperatures continue to leach from the region’s precious water resources. Both factors have been instrumental in causing wildfires throughout the area and beyond, including two separate fires early this week.

Blue Hole Regional Park announced on Monday the closure of its popular swimming area for two weeks, effective August 21 at 6 p.m.

Editor’s Note: This is Part Two in a series looking at conservation measures for land and water resources in Hays County.

Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported.