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Wed
20
Aug

Wimberley’s Home and Garden Extravaganza

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From Staff Reports

It’s a new beginning. A city-wide home and garden show: from the front parking lot, throughout the building to the backyard, it will be packed with fun and exciting new products to view, taste or purchase. 
Food sampling, professional speakers, energy wise ideas, local artisans, and a Texas room packed full with products made or locally grown here in the heart of Texas.
 It’s a community event which will include something of interest for everyone in the Wimberley Valley. 

 

Wed
20
Aug

Ken is calling out Brookshire Brothers daily deals

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Ken Kimmons gets on the horn to announce today’s specials at Brookshire Brothers telling everyone “Howdy” as often as possible. (Photo by Gary Zupancic/Wimberley View)

By Gary Zupancic
Staff Report

Wed
20
Aug

Local takes third in Hill Country photo contest

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This photo was taken by Wimberley resident Christian Ellis of a studio in her yard with a double rainbow draped over the tree tops. (Photo by Christian Ellis/Hill Country Alliance Contest Winner)

From Staff Reports

A desolate tree beautifully framed by a sunset and clouds, an old railroad bridge by starlight, a Texas-sized colorful bug, a cabin framed by a double rainbow—these describe images chosen as winners in the 2014 Hill Country Alliance (HCA) photography contest. These photos and more will be spotlighted in the 2015 HCA calendar, expected to go on sale in September on HCA’s website.
The photo of a cabin framed by a double rainbow was taken by Wimberley resident Christian Ellis.
“All of our photographers are winners,” said Christy Muse of HCA. “Each year it is so difficult to choose photos that best represent the Hill Country and tell the story of what we must protect and preserve. With nearly 400 photo submissions this year, the 2015 calendar will be as usual, stunning and evocative.”

 

Wed
20
Aug

Keep Wimberley Beautiful: Yellow Passion Vine

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By Jackie Mattice
Hays County Master Naturalist
 
While most of the wildflowers are dormant during the heat of July, in the shade of my Escarpment Oak there is a vine with a silver dollar sized intricate yellow-green flower blooming.  This native perennial vine with the unassuming flower is Yellow Passion Vine, Passiflora lutea. 
Upon close examination you will see tightly coiled tendrils that allow the vine to attach to nearby vegetation.  The leaves are uniquely three lobed but it is the flower that amazes me.  There is, in addition to the normal  flower parts of petals, stamen (carrying pollen) and styles (leading to the ovary),  a fringed crown which allows you to readily recognize the flower as one belonging to the passion flower family.
Wed
06
Aug

Wimberley Players celebrating 35 years on stage

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From 1979: The French one-act play, “Apollo of Bellac” was performed with another one-act, at the Wimberley Elementary School, where acoustics proved less than the best. Left to right, Walt Davis, Holly Gent, and Patrick Cox. (Submitted photo)

From Staff Reports

On Sunday, Aug. 17, the Wimberley Players will celebrate their 35th anniversary with an ice cream social for its members. The organization’s founders and earliest participants will be honorees. 
“We’re trying hard to find them all, but many have moved from the area and sadly, some are no longer with us,” said board member Terri Bisett, one of the party planners. “We urge anyone we’ve missed to please contact us.”  

 

Wed
06
Aug

Shakespeare Under the Stars rules with Richard III

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Reed Neal plays the ruthless Richard in the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens Shakespeare Under the Stars production of Richard III, which runs nightly through August 9 at 8:15 p.m. (Photo by Martha Rath)

Oda Lisa
Special to the VIew

Now playing on the main outdoor stage at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, the production of Richard III proves that, indeed, the pen is mightier than the sword. On average, a theatre-goer does not relish the protagonist’s death, yet the master bard sets up the malevolent monarch just for such treatment from the audience by using a powerful combination of language, tone, and literary aims. That is to say, by the play’s climax, one might feel vindicated by the serial-killer king’s violent demise. On the other hand, enacted properly, the psychopathic character can coax laughter from the viewer with his outrageous attempts to rationalize his terrible behavior all delivered through his frequent soliloquies.

 

Wed
06
Aug

Susanna’s Kitchen bringing top talent to town

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From Staff Reports

For almost 25 years, Wimberley United Methodist Church has been bringing Austin A-list musicians to Wimberley.  The concert series was originally designed to raise money for the church building.  However, for the last several years, proceeds of the concerts help support Operation Good Shepherd, an interdenominational help ministry.  
“Funds donated by the Susanna’s Kitchen concerts are a critical source of funds for things like the Barnabas Connection, which takes phone call from people in financial distress and helps families with things like utility bills, groceries and gas,” says Vicki McCuistion of Barnabas Connection.

 

Wed
06
Aug

Walk the Wall: Keep Wimberley Beautiful celebrates new mural on Ranch Road 12

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Sharon Carter painted a mural along Ranch Road 12 near River Road on the wall in front of the Senior Thrift Store. KWB celebrated the mural last Tuesday with the “Walk the Wall” event. From left: Bettie Smith, Ann Lindsay, Janette Barlow, Gerin Hood, Sharon Carter, Dell Hood, Susie Richardson, Martha Knies, Jan Allison and Nancy Henson.

Wed
06
Aug

Best of Show for Art League

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From Staff Reports

Betty Rhodes (shown at left) recently won "Best of Show" for her oil painting "Chamisa."  The show will hang in the Wiimberley Community Center through Sept. 16. First Place - Janice Mullenax  "Shadow Crosses." Second Place - Barbara Clubb "Into the Blue." Third Place - Martha Gibson & Trisha McWaters  "The Powers That Be." Honorable Mentions: Tom Bender "Digital Art 101." Barbara Clubb "Red Roses." Martha Gibson "The Power of Forgiveness," Jim McJunkin "Dream Horse" and "Pool Ball" and Trisha McWaters "Leading In."

Wed
30
Jul

Week-long mandatory ticketing in Woodcreek

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From Staff Reports

The city of Woodcreek and the Hays County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office announce a “Zero Tolerance” week for traffic offenses within the city limits for the week of Aug. 17-23.  During this week tickets, but not warnings, will be issued to all traffic offenders.  Based on the results, the campaign may be continued the following week, which is the first week of public school.

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