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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.

Just recently have I become aware of the worrisome extent of a proposed R.V. park to be built just north of Wimberley. Although some growth in our lovely area is to be expected, we all have hoped it would be graceful and maintain the natural beauty of the region, without damaging our shared environment.

Roma is a sweet girl who has completed heartworm treatment in a foster home. Roma is a Welsh corgi/Australian cattle dog mix, She weighs 28 pounds and is two years old. In her foster home Roma has been left alone, out of her crate, for up to three hours with no accidents. When inside, she feels safe in her crate. Roma also loves spending time outside in the backyard where she runs around freely. She knows how to sit and come and is treat motivated so can surely learn more commands. If you are interested in Roma or any other dog, fill out a WAG adoption application at www.wimberleywagrescue.org or call 512-847-3200.