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Wimberley HS senior Caden Romo signed a National Letter of Intent on December 20th at a ceremony at WHS’s Texan Gym to continue his playing career at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Flanked by his immediate family, and cheered on by scores of other family members and many of his Texan teammates, Romo made official a verbal commitment he gave to the Falcons back in June.

Get a fresh start to 2024 with the Polar Bear Plunge and 5K run at Blue Hole Regional Park, January 1st. The event ushers in the New Year with a combination of fitness and fun. The 5K route begins at Blue Hole, winds through downtown Wimberley and concludes with an exhilarating plunge into the crisp waters of Cypress Creek. The festivities include music, food and drink vendors, games, prizes and a warming fire pit.

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Jan. 26: Blue Hole reforested

Two central Texas aquatic species have avoided listing on the Endangered Species Act: the Texas Troglobitic Water Slater– a small subterranean crustacean that lives deep within the Edwards Aquifer in Hays County and the Mimic Cavesnail–a small freshwater snail that lives in the Edwards Aquifer in Bexar County.

When I think of Holiday House plants there are three that come to mind: Amaryllis, Poinsettias and Paperwhite Narcissus. All three of these can be grown outdoors under the right conditions.

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders

The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting input from the public on the new Texas Digital Opportunity Plan. The plan outlines how these entities will connect the Lone Star State for a brighter future by making it easier for all Texans to access and use the internet. From today through Jan. 5, 2024, Texans can give their opinions on the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan by visiting broadbandfortexas. com/tdop.

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Tax Assessor expects statements ready by the end of the year