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As you drive through the Hill Country, you will have noticed the gorgeous and vibrant wildflowers teeming with life.

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now.

Cinda Donovan of the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance has announced the return of the Wimberley Valley Film Festival.

The Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance hosted its spring meeting this past weekend, introducing members to its newest president, Carl Rabenaldt.

The Amigos de Jesus will soon be launching a mentorship program in addition to their existing food pantry and assistance program for Spanish-speaking members of the Wimberley community.

Wimberley High School graduated its senior class last week — a total of 196 graduates strong.

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Nostalgia-inducing indie alt-pop band Goons, composed of power songwriting couple Cole and Sydney Burris, will open the Wimberley Players 2023 outdoor series of concerts and movies next month.

Come join as the Wimberley Community Chorus prepares to sing its annual Patriotic Concert on the 4th of July with the Hill Country Community Band! Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. and will continue every Monday evening in June at 7 p.m. at Chapel in the Hills, Avey Hall, 14601 RR 12 in Wimberley. Pre-register online at wimberleycommunitychorus.org.

The Wimberley Valley Big Band will present their next concert, “Stars & Stripes” on Saturday, May 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at VFW Post #6441 on Jacob’s Well Road in Wimberley.