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Commissioners Court bids farewell to Jones

Last year, Wimberley was designated as being a “Texas Music Friendly Community” by the Texas Music Office, part of the Office of the Governor of Texas.

High school seniors in Hays County have the opportunity to win a Mac-Book Air, thanks to an essay competition from the Hays County Local Health Department.

All four Wimberley junior high and high school gyms were filled on Wednesday, Dec. 28, as 31 teams competed for championships at Hoopfest ’22.

The city of Wimberley Parks and Recreation department is partnering with TreeFolks — a long time Austin nonprofit — to plant over 600 tree saplings at Blue Hole Regional Park later this month. TreeFolks’ website lists community building as one of its goals by “engaging thousands of volunteers and community groups to plant trees in public parks, preserves, and school yards.”

It’s another year in the Wimberley Valley, and community leaders across the area are looking forward to 2023 — both personally and professionally.

Wimberley Fire Rescue Captain and Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief Travis Maher, 49, died Wednesday after a six-month battle with stomach cancer, according to AFD.

The Hill Country has long been a popular destination for people looking to get away and relax in the scenic countryside.

Polar Bear Plunge and 5K

For the first time in school history, Wimberley High School will bring home a state championship in Track and Field.