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Stop, Look, and Listen Before You Vote...but VOTE I would like to expand on what I wrote here last week about the two types of people who run for office, the “politicians” and the “public servants”. These are my observations about our current council meetings: First, one member speaks at great length, campaigning for her latest ideas about what the council needs to spend our tax dollars on. Just because someone is very busy and vocal does not mean that she speaks for the majority of residents. After a few thoughtful questions or objections from other council members, their input is ignored and she, along with the mayor and a few of his yes men, go right ahead and do whatever they wish. I see that committees work hard to advise the council, and their advice is often ignored as well. This controlling group is a majority on the council now, but they do not represent most of us. Do we want a council that does what they want or a council who listens to what we want?

The Wimberley Adoption Group and Rescue had plenty of things to celebrate at their 2023 gala. Not only did their enthusiasts come out in strong support of their mission to rescue and find homes for dispossessed dogs and puppies, but they also celebrated their 2,000th adoption. The Palmer family was the lucky recipient of “Corndog,” who had the distinction of being the milestone adoption.

Fall is on our doorstep: temperatures are starting to come down and we can enjoy outdoor activities without breaking a sweat.

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000.

The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war. Veterans will mark the anniversary with a National Vietnam Veterans Parade along the famed Waikiki beach in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. The Texan Band of Wimberley High School has been selected to represent the state of Texas in the parade.

Wimberley High School seniors Josh Bober and Jacob Mantsh have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that a juvenile was arrested in connection to a generic threat on Oct. 16, that referenced school violence was imminent and which was sent out via social media applications.

October proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Robert Moreman worked behind the scenes to support the community he called home, volunteering with several local nonprofit organizations during the 10 years he lived in Wimberley. In his honor, the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance created a scholarship in 2021 to provide opportunities for budding artists and tradespeople. Every year, the Robert Moreman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who are passionate about their creative endeavors.

The Gold Dust boutique in Wimberley’s Quarter Shops received Keep Wimberley Beautiful’s community award for its artistic and well-maintained exterior plantings. While handing over the traveling award, President Lin Weber, KWB’s President said, “We appreciate what you do for Wimberley.”