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Robert Peter Pierce, affectionately known as Dr. Bob, passed away on June 19. The storied teacher may have finished his career and service in Wimberley, but he spent a lifetime impacting everyone around him.

One of the many special events happening in Wimberley this coming Fourth of July weekend is Wimberley Market Day on Saturday the 2nd. WMD will be in full-swing with hundreds of vendors selling their one-of-a-kind treasures and crafts. Concession stands will be stocked with ice-cold drinks and tasty treats including the popular bar-B-que at Concession #9. Also, the Wimberley Lions Club haulers will be available to help shoppers transport large purchases to their vehicles. One-hundred percent of the do nations collected by the drivers go back into the local community through grants and scholarships.

Hays County Elections Administrator Jennifer Doinoff was appointed in May to Co-Chair the statewide education advisory committee of the Texas Association of Counties County Elections Academy (CEA). The newly formed committee will advise TAC and help set the curriculum for the CEA, a new education and training program specifically for those in county governments who administer elections.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the next 30 days, many news media outlets reported.

It is now officially summer and as of June 21 the days are getting shorter. It has felt like summer since May this year and our record breaking hot and dry days are a worry.

It was a successful day for the Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue, also known as WAG Rescue, as they were able to find new homes for their eight puppies that were up for adoption.

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The folks at WAG don’t really know what breed Fozzie is, but he looks a lot like a Pyrenees/lab mix. He has that Pyrenees gentleness and patience. He is big player and loves his doggy pals at the refuge. Fozzie is sweet-natured, affectionate, and enthusiastic. He is quiet in his kennel. He would love some space to roam. If you’re looking for a great companion and all-round good family dog, we don’t think you can go wrong with this sweetie. Fozzie is two years old and weighs 66 pounds. If you are interested in Fozzie or any other dog, fill out a WAG adoption application at www.wimberleywagrescue. org or call 512-847-3200.

The Hays County Commissioners Court received an update regarding its animal shelter and animal services feasibility study.

After a two-year COVID break, summer musicals at EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens have returned with 2022 being the 25th anniversary of its first musical production, “Star of the Hills,” which ran for three years.