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After sitting outside enjoying “The Best Little Parade in Texas” on Independence Day, what could be better than sitting in air conditioning

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kristofer Monson, of Driftwood, as the Chief Administrative Law Judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings, an independent, neutral forum for disputes between Texas agencies, other governmental entities and private citizens.

The Hays County Clerk substations in Wimberley and Dripping Springs have been closed, and they may not reopen. The substation in Kyle has also been closed, but there are plans for it to reopen in the future.

State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access. Hegar and his agency’s Broadband Development Office received feedback through a series of town halls, virtual discussions and more than 16,000 responses to a survey.

Advance tickets for the Annual Wimberley VFW Rodeo will go on sale Sunday at noon.

One of the easiest plants I have growing in my yard is Thryallis, (Galphimia glauca). Thryallis is a small shrub that grows 5 feet to 9 feet tall. It is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is excellent for its low maintenance and beautiful yellow flowers almost year round. Deer do not eat it. It grows in full sun or limited shade. Very drought resistant. Grows easily from seeds or cuttings. In fact, mine have spread too easily but I just let them keep growing. (I have many small plants if you would like to have one or more. Just call me and come by: 512-847-8774.)

The Wimberley Institute of Cultures presented the Bill Johnson Memorial Scholarships to three Wimberley High School graduates.

The Jacob’s Well Chapter National Society DAR recognized a senior from three local high schools selected by those in her school who know her for consistently exhibiting the attributes of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Good Citizen Committee Chair Suzanne White went to each of the recipients schools and presented them with a DAR Good Citizen Certificate and commemorative pin plus a $100 cash award in the presence of their peers. Makenzie Haston was out on Wimberley High School’s football field, warming up with the girls’ soccer team. Sydney Zapalac was in her Jack C. Hays High School AP English class. Abby Adame was in a Lehman High School Student Council meeting.

How about those ears? You can’t sneak up on this guy. Luka is just a youngster and he’s busy learning new things. He’s a smart guy who has learned sit in no time. He doesn’t mind practicing his leash skills as long as he can get together with his pals for a run or a dip in the pool afterward. He’s an energetic, squirmy guy who is happy to see everyone. Luka is a hound mix, 11 months old and weighs 36 pounds. If you are interested in Luka or any other dog, fill out a WAG adoption application at www.wimberleywagrescue.org or call 512-847-3200.

Roughhouse Brewing and Middleton Brewing teamed up together once again to host their third annual Oakloop Block party.