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The Battle of the Backbone ended in a split series as rivals Wimberley and Canyon Lake clashed to add another chapter in their short history with the Hawks winning Game 1 at 11-10 and the Texans taking Game 2 at 4-3.

I am adamantly opposed to the approval of the application by Far South Mining LLC for a rock crushing quarry permit at the Needmore Ranch in the Wimberley valley.

From his time as a musician in his younger days, working on his art, being a massage therapist, designing graphics for the Wimberley View newspaper, to even building furniture and houses, Rick Nation is a person of many talents.

Hill Country Community Band concert The Hill Country Community Band will present a concert

The Wimberley Valley Art League announces its next juried show which will be a hybrid show. The juror is Austin artist Joseph Hammer. The show begins on Thursday, April 7 at the Wimberley community center. This show will continue until Tuesday, July 12. The show will also be available on line at wimberleyvalleyartleague.org. The show will feature 50 works by local talented artists. Check our website for more information about the show. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded and we will have an honorable mention category. All submissions will be for sale so if you are interested in obtaining great original art from our talented members, this is your chance to do so. Not all artists will be represented at this show but you can access other artists on our website by clicking on the members gallery. There is great art to be viewed and most are for sale. Watch for future emails regarding our future shows. Of course you may access our website any time for the most current info. wimberleyvalleyartleague.org

The Rotary Club of Wimberley announced the winner and runner up of the third Danforth Rotary Loves Readers contest of the school year. This challenge asked students to write an original Greek myth. The runner up is seventh grader, Jack Malone (left). Jack wrote a myth titled: Two Gods, Two Brothers and a Tornado. Jack received $50. The winner of a crisp $100 bill is 6th grader, Ashley Weaver (far left) who wrote The Moon and Sea.

The Old Hays County Jail has recently seen some activity for the first time in a while. Curious San Marcans need not worry as the jail is expected to see interior restorations of the historical building in the future.

The Chefs Dinner Fundraiser for Katherine Anne Porter School just added a familiar face. Linda Allen, whose restaurant Linda’s Fine Foods was located across the street from KAPS for years, has agreed to offer her cuisine for the fundraiser.

Hays County will hold its second annual Easter Egg Hunt this month, hosted by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.

Eligible Texas voters who have not done so already have until April 7 to register to vote in the May 7 statewide constitutional amendment election, as well as any local elections for city, school districts and other local entities.