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Election 2014: Abel Velasquez, County Judge candidate

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Abel Velasquez

Abel Velasquez

Abel Velasquez is a product of San Marcos and, except for his years in the Marine Corps, has made his home here. He is also a former Hays County employee, having worked from 2004 to February of this year as a safety specialist.
Both of those things, he says, should help him convince voters the Democrat is a better choice for County Judge than re-electing incumbent Republican Bert Cobb.
“I see things differently,” he said. “I see we put a lot of emphasis on development, which is important. Just as important is mentoring leaders for the future concerns of Hays County. We are not doing that.”
A member of the Baby Boomer generation, as is Cobb, Velasquez said “it's time to start bringing in the new generation of politicians. We've got to get them interested, get them into politics and show them what it's all about.”
Wed
01
Oct

Election 2014: Bert Cobb, County Judge incumbent

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Bert Cobb

Bert Cobb doesn't believe in pulling his irons out of the fire too early. And the Republican is proud of the fact that, except for redistricting and water, the commissioners he sits with as county judge have generally delivered unanimous votes. 
Cobb, first elected in 2010, is seeking a second term. He faces Democratic challenger Abel Velasquez on Nov. 4.
A native of Bell County, Cobb grew up as a “military brat” before landing in Hays County on Aug. 1, 1979. He is also a practicing physician, but said he is closing his practice as of Dec. 1 after keeping it open the past year “mainly for” the five breadwinners his office employs.
“It takes a term to learn the job so that in your second term you can be effective,” he said. “I'd like to see some things come to completion.”
Wed
01
Oct

Veterans Court gets funding

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After months of operating without a budget, officials with the Hays County Veterans Court had something to celebrate last week.
That's when Hays County Commissioners and Judge Bert Cobb officially voted to accept a grant of $99,997 from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office.
The grant had been requested in February. During the initial months of the court, which was launched earlier this year, everyone involved had been volunteering their time.
Vietnam veteran Alan Cameron praised the court for their decision. He said the possibility of a Veterans Court had been discussed as long ago as 2009, when he and Jude Prather (who has since become the county's Veteran Services Officer) met over coffee. “We discussed whether it was feasible,” he told the court.
Wed
01
Oct

Wimberley View website changing for the better

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The Wimberley View is débuting a new addition to www.wimberleyview.com that will make the site more user friendly for Viewers looking for news online.
 Starting this week, full articles will be available to subscribers in online in addition to the standard eEdition, which is the newspaper in digital form.
The new display method will allow users to scroll through the website to see the title, photo and a summary of the article. After clicking on the article of choice, it will be available in full for those logged in.
Wed
01
Oct

Bowen demolition begins

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As the demolition of Bowen Elementary begins, an excavator breaks through the building where classrooms used to be.

As the demolition of Bowen Elementary begins, an excavator breaks through the building where classrooms used to be. (Photo by Gary Zupancic/Wimberley View)

The demolition of Bowen has begun and much of the property has already disappeared. Next will be the construction of H-E-B. For more pictures of the demolition, pick up a copy of this week's Wimberley View.

Wed
01
Oct

Time to test your smoke alarm

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When was the last time you tested the smoke alarms in your home? Was it last week? Last month? A year ago?
If you’re like many people, you may not even remember. Smoke alarms have become such a common feature of U.S. households that they’re often taken for granted, and aren’t tested and maintained as they should be.
However, working smoke alarms are a critical fire safety tool that can mean the difference between life and death in a home fire. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), smoke alarms can cut the chance of dying in a home fire in half. Meanwhile, NFPA data shows that home fires killed more than 2,300 people in 2012; many of these deaths could have been prevented with the proper smoke alarm protection.
Wed
01
Oct

Spirit of Texas Ride for WHS music

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Sunday, Oct, 5, The 3rd Annual Spirit of Texas Ride will be held to support the Wimberley High School music program. The event is a cycling ride through picturesque Wimberley and the Texas Hill Country offering several distances for all levels of experience. The event is put together and sponsored by the Wimberley “Spirit of Texas Band” Boosters.  
Wed
01
Oct

Wildlife Tax Exemption class

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Plateau Land and Wildlife Management is giving a presentation on transitioning to Wildlife Management Tax Valuation (“Tax Exemption”) at the Wimberley Community Center on Oct. 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presentation will start at 6:30 p.m. This seminar is free and open to the public and will benefit anyone who owns rural land in Texas, including those who are currently in Ag or benefiting from a Wildlife Management Tax Valuation. 
Topics will include an overview of wildlife management property tax valuation, the seven wildlife management activity categories and examples, traditional Ag vs. Wildlife Management, state and county requirements, answers to any questions landowners may have and how Plateau can help.
Wed
01
Oct

Wimberley Valley Radio holds first annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

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Wimberley Valley radio holds first Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

On Saturday,  Sept. 20, the volunteers who have been working hard to build a community radio station in Wimberley were honored at Wimberley Valley Radio’s first annual volunteer appreciation dinner at the home of Susan Raybuck,  WVR Board President and Acting General Manager.
Approximately 25 volunteers and their families attended the potluck supper, where all were recognized for their service.  Special thanks went to the founding members of the Board, the Programming Advisory Task Force, local show hosts, and key volunteers Shirley Hunt, Greg Gibson and David Harrison.  Plaques were presented recognizing those who have served over the past two years on the station’s Board of Directors and the Programming Advisory Task Force.
Wed
01
Oct

Genealogy group renamed after 20 year

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Formerly known as the Wimberley Valley Genealogical Society, the recently renamed Heart of Texas Genealogical Society (HOTGS) began its new membership year on Wednesday evening, September 17 at the Wimberley Village Library, 400 FM 2325.  
The society has been meeting regularly for 20 years, and focuses on three main goals.
• Providing education in applying genealogical resources and research techniques
• Gathering, providing, and preserving local genealogical and historical data 
• Assisting members in adding value and results to their genealogical research.

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