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Wed
17
Sep

Bat test positive for rabies after biting junior high student

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Dalton Sweat
Editor

UPDATE: The bat that bit a Wimberley Junior High School student has tested positive for rabies. Hays County has released a statement giving more details about what happened.

The student was apparently bit on Friday, Sept. 12 and underwent "precautionary medical treatment for rabies." On Tuesday, Hays County announced that the bat had tested positive for rabies.

Now, Hays County Emergency Services is asking anyone that may have been in contact with the bat to call the Hays County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Unit at (512) 393-7896 or the Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control at (254) 778-6744.

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Wed
10
Sep

HEB construction will start soon

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By WImberley View Staff

Expect the demolition of the former Bowen Elementary to start soon. H-E-B has officially pulled permits for construction of the property, and according to Wimberley City Administrator Don Ferguson, they plan on starting demolition before Sept. 18.

 

Wed
10
Sep

Learning to govern

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Callum McBeath, Brandon Bakka and Henry Wollam were selected for Boys State and Kate Brooke-Davidson, Mary Floriani and Kenna Nolen represented WHS at Girls State.

Callum McBeath, Brandon Bakka and Henry Wollam were selected for Boys State and Kate Brooke-Davidson, Mary Floriani and Kenna Nolen represented WHS at Girls State. (Photo by Andrea McBeath)

Dalton Sweat
Editor
 

How does a person end up working in politics?
Without being inside the system, it’s difficult to know, but the first step in becoming one of the nation’s leaders may very well be Boys State and Girls State. 
There were six juniors nominated from Wimberley High School at the end of last year, one of which made it all the way to nationals representing the state of Texas.
“The movers and shakers across the state are typically Boys State and Girls State delegates,” Wimberley High School Counselor Pamela Phillips, who coordinates the selection process in Wimberley, said. “It is a precursor to life in the big lane. The people who are lobbyists, politicians and state government are typically students who went through this. It’s a coveted honor.”

 

Wed
10
Sep

What’s on tap at CARD’s Water Crisis meeting Thursday night?

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CARD Steering Comittee

People say the darndest things.

Wed
10
Sep

Jones announces as candidate for Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District

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From Staff Reports

Doc Jones, native Texan and Wimberley resident for 33 years, has announced that he is a candidate to represent District 5 on the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors.  Jones said “I want to represent the people in District 5 and throughout western Hays County to insure that our groundwater - our drinking water - will be available for our children, our grandchildren and future generations”.

 

Wed
10
Sep

Wimberley to set budget next week

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Dalton Sweat
Editor

The city of Wimberley will hold one more public hearing before passing the 2014-15 Fiscal Year budget. The hearing will be during the Thursday, Sept. 18 regular Wimberley City Council meeting with a vote on the budget expected after the hearing.
The budget totals $1.9 million, which includes a new line item to put $133,000 into street improvements.

 

Tue
09
Sep

Griffin of Kim-Soo Karate charged with two more felonies

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Richard Dale Griffin

Richard Dale Griffin

Richard Dale Griffin, 60, of Wimberley, was charged with two second-degree felonies on Monday.

Griffin, owner of Kim-Soo Karate on the outskirts of Wimberley, turned himself in to the Hays County Sheriff's Office on two warrants for possession of child pornography and sexual performance of a child.

"These additional criminal charges stem from a continuing investigation conducted by the Hays County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the United States Secret Service," a press release from the Sheriff's office said.

Griffin was previously arrested on three accounts of sexual assault of a child in August and posted bail of $450,000. As of Tuesday afternoon, Griffin had posted bail once again, this time for $100,000.

The case is still under investigation.

Wed
03
Sep

Wimberley at forefront of domestic drone use

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Wimberley’s Gene Robinson flies a drone over a fire in Arizona. The drones are used to track the fire.

Wimberley’s Gene Robinson flies a drone over a fire in Arizona. The drones are used to track the fire. (Submitted photo)

Dalton Sweat
Editor

Wed
03
Sep

First week of school: Superintendent York gives opinions on state-wide school financing lawsuit

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Chloe Swindle, a second grader at Jacob’s Well Elementary, plays on the playground. (Submitted photo)

Gary Zupancic
Staff Reporter
 
The first week of school for WISD went  very well according to Superintendent Dwain York.
“I was very pleased that teachers and students handled the construction and get the kids off to a positive note that will carry throughout the school year,”  York said. The introduction of iPads and other new technology will help students prepare for future challenges.
“I’m so excited about digital learning and getting the iPads into kid’s hands. Teachers have been working all summer preparing lessons. Technology enhances instruction,” York said. 

 

Wed
03
Sep

Swimming season ends at Jacob’s Well

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From Staff Reports

Jacob's Well Natural Area closed to swimmers for the winter following the labor Day weekend so that park employees can work on restoration activities.
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the park hours changed to 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. daily and will be open for hiking, bird- watching, picnic king and the popular 10 a.m. Saturday tours led by Hays County Master Naturalists.

 

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