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Barnabas Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to “changing lives through connection,” is hosting a housewarming event to celebrate its first year in its new home.

The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association — a nonprofit to protect the Trinity and Edwards Aquifers — has sent its First Amended Notice of Intent to bring a legal action against Far South Mining, LLC, for a proposed rock quarry and rock crushing operation in Hays County.

Faced with the threat of oak wilt, a fungal disease primarily affecting oak trees, communities in Western Hays County have sought to find possible solutions — solutions that encourage support and cooperation throughout the area. For the cities of Woodcreek and Dripping Springs, attention has turned to the Tree City USA program, organized by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Chris Sheffield was sworn in to serve as Place 3 Council Member at the Wimberley City Council meeting last week.

An “Impact Screening” of Battle for the Heart of Texas, a documentary detailing the travails of Hill Country landowners dealing with construction of the Permian Highway Pipeline, takes place this Saturday in Wimberley.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The Wimberley VFW Post 6441 hosts bingo on Friday nights. For more information visit vfw6441.com/bingo.

Hill Country Herb Society Join the Hill Country Unit (HCU) of The Herb Society of America on November 16 for a hands on presentationcalled “Herbal Gift Ideas.” Kathy Boyle and D’Anna Tindal will share a few DIY holiday gifts containing herbs. You will leave with a few take home samples! The HCU meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Wimberley Presbyterian Church 956 FM2325, Wimberley, TX 78676. Our meetings feature: herbrelated discussions, workshops, recipes, day trips, plenty of camaraderie, and delicious refreshments. Visitors are always welcome. Bring a friend! Questions? Interested in checking us out? Email [email protected] or go to HillCountryHerbs. org.

The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food and toys to assist families in need in Hays County.

The Hill Country Community Band will perform their last concert for 2022 on Saturday, Nov.19, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. Republican candidates continued to hold a hammerlock on statewide positions, with incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott handily winning a third term over challenger Beto O’ Rourke.