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The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation declaring June 2022 as a month-long celebration of Juneteenth in Hays County.

Anti-gun violence protests were held in multiple cities across the state over the weekend, while the state has imposed additional measures designed to strengthen school security.

As the days get longer and the temperature gets higher with no rain relief in sight, we really appreciate the plants that can take the Texas summers. Our summer bloomers are making their appearance.

The weather is hot, but the music will be even hotter when the Wimberley Valley Big Band presents their family-friendly, free concert on Saturday, June 18 in the chill of the VFW Hall in Wimberley. From 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., the group of twenty or so volunteer musicians will play an array of popular big band selections. Director, Doug Gillory, said, “This concert will be an opportunity for us to play some jazz and swing with a little rock with multiple soloists to showcase the improvisational skills of our super-talented members.”

A proposed RV resort with 201 sites and 30 cabins on the north side of the Wimberley Valley has filed an application requesting a permit for up to 4.5 million gallons of water per year from the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Two local property owners are protesting the application.

For many listeners of the KWVH radio station show Toddy and the Pooch Unleashed, they are treated to the sweet sounds of old school Rock and Roll from the Rolling Stones to the Stone Roses. But most of the time, they are just playing the recordings of the biggest hits.

Woodcreek City Manager Brenton Lewis has submitted his resignation effective June 24, 2022.

The Wimberley Lions Club honored the students and teachers of the month for the final time in the 2021/22 academic school year.

I read, with great interest, your article about the Groundwater District declaring drought conditions in the May 12 issue of The View. In light of this, there is a New Operating Permit Application being considered by the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District at this time requesting approval to pump 14 acre feet, or 4,561,914 from the Lower Trinity aquifer/year.