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A Hays Consolidated Independent School District student has died of a suspected fentanyl overdose, according to a school district press release issued last week.

Hunters Night Out funds vocational school scholarship

The following is from an email sent out by WISD to parents regarding fentanyl. For the full information with photos, visit wimberleyisd. net.

More than 80 years ago, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) helped electrify the Texas Hill Country. Since then, the cooperative’s mission has been to provide safe, low-cost, reliable electric service, and an exceptional member experience. As the coop’s membership has grown and evolved, PEC is moving to modernize its services and meet members where they are — online, over the phone, and electronically.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is now accepting applications for its fall round of community grants. Nonprofits within, or surrounding the cooperative’s service territory, are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5,000. The deadline is Friday, September 30.

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem. texas.gov. The survey helps the state identify damage across Texas to gain an understanding of what areas were affected during the recent severe weather.

I do enjoy my Sagos

It was a big week for the Wimberley Texan volleyball team as they not only closed out the tournament season in Kerrville but also played their first official home game of the season.

Hays County Commissioners have opted not to increase property taxes for homeowners.

Wimberley ISD unanimously passed a new budget and tax rate that will lower the tax rate but increase taxes for property owners resulting in a 21.6% increase in total estimated tax revenue for the district.