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The distinguished cross-cultural band that blends rock, Latin, blues and world music, Del Castillo, is set to perform at Susanna’s Kitchen February 15.

The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011. However, state funding has only risen slightly in the past decade, while local funding has increased substantially.

With all the rain we had in January, we can expect a spectacular wildflower show this spring.

St. Mary’s parish activity center lit up like triple 7s on Saturday as players engaged in the Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras Casino Night games. Roulette, slots, craps, poker and other games of chance and skill tested 220 guests who were eager to play and win. The fundraiser included Mardi Gras-themed food that included muffulettas and king cake. In addition to trying their luck at the various games, revelers won silent auction items and gambling gifts.

The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce has initiated an Ambassador Club program. Ambassador volunteers will attend ribbon cuttings, support Chamber events and recommend businesses who would benefit from Chamber membership.

The board of the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance has voted to discontinue referring to the organization as WVACA in favor of its new name, WimberleyArts.org.

THE CHAMBER HOSTED A RIBBON

On Tuesday The Lady Texans had an off day but they scheduled a non-district home game against the Burnett Lady Bulldogs (26-8) who are currently first in their district. Things got chilly down the stretch as it was neck and neck the whole way that saw Wimberley fall short at the last second, losing 46-51.

The Texans played one game this past week on Friday against the Navarro Panthers (719). The Texans went on the road and dominated, winning 76-41 in a big must-win game to keep their playoff hopes in sight. Five Texan players finished the night with double digit points as Ethan Sharpe had the hot hand finishing with 23 points on just thirteen shots, Paul Gumbert followed up with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists in a near triple double.

THE DRIPPING SPRINGS FLAMES DEMONSTRATED