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“After an extensive search, the Wimberley Players is proud to announce what they hope to be their most exciting season to date,” said Karin Cunningham, Vice President of Wimberley Players Marketing. “The selections for the 2024 season’s five productions includes an eclectic mix of popular, challenging and controversial plays.”

The ice storm of 2023 began on January 31 and lasted through February 2. The total precipitation was just under an inch, and, of that total, half was freezing rain and sleet.

Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick.

Live Music Calendar

The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S. House members from Texas, and a number of other state and local offices, from the Texas Supreme Court to district attorneys, sheriffs and county commissioners.

Making a New Year’s resolution is a time-honored practice thought to date to the ancient Mesopotamians. We are all aware of the stress our planet is under, so 2024 might be the year to make our resolutions to the benefit of our dear Mother Earth. Here are some suggestions: 1. Plant a pollinator garden. Pollinator populations are in decline across the United States. One reason for this decline is habitat loss. We can help! Visit a local nursery and ask about native pollinator plants. Then create your own habitat.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6441 announced the local winners of the annual Voice of Democracy scholarship program, Thursday, January 4, at the monthly post meeting. This year’s theme for the audio essay was “What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?”

Wimberley boys basketball recap

After a slow 1-4 start to the season the Lady Texans now stand at 17-11 for an impressive turn around during the season.

Free income tax return preparation begins February 2 at the Wimberley Community Center. Offered by the American Association of Retired Persons Foundation, the TaxAide program is available to anyone who wishes assistance. There are no income or age limitations and AARP membership is not required. Normally held at the Wimberley Village Library, TaxAide has been moved to the Community Center at 14608 RR 12 because of library renovations.