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Wed
28
May

detergents banned from Wimberley

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Dalton Sweat
Editor

Certain types of soapy suds may no longer be available for purchase in the city of Wimberley has the city council has passed an ordinance banning dishwashing detergents that contain more than five percent phosphorus.
Significant amounts of phosphorus in a creek or river can cause environmental issues. 
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can increase the growth of algae in a stream by causing an algae bloom. That increase in algae then uses more oxygen than the stream’s ecosystem is used to handle. The lack of oxygen for other needs can cause other fish or plants to die.
 

 

Wed
28
May

Not so impervious after all: Woodcreek relaxes environmental regulation, change is moot due to state technicality

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Dalton Sweat
Editor

The debate in Woodcreek is currently centered on how large a house can be built on a given site, and the percentage seems to fluctuate. 
Impervious cover is the amount of artificial structures, such as a home, deck or driveway, that prevent water from soaking into the ground. The number is often cited when considering how an aquifer will replenish, and Woodcreek is in the Trinity Aquifer’s recharge zone. When the city was built, it was based on a 35 percent impervious cover regulation, but a few years ago, during a lawsuit with a hotel that wanted to build above Jacob’s Well, the city dropped the restriction to 25 percent. 
 

 

Wed
28
May

FM 150 may be expanding:Between Kyle and Dripping Springs, expansion may not follow road's current path

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Anita Miller
Daily Record Staff

It’s going where no road has gone before. And those planning to expand FM 150 from west of Kyle to Dripping Springs say it will be a highway like no other.
“If it works the way we think, it would set the tone for how new roads are built in Central Texas,” Mike Weaver of Prime Strategies told the Hays County Commissioners Court on May 20. “It’s a very exciting project.”
 

 

Wed
28
May

WHS seniors receive $10.6 million on scholarships

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A large part of that scholarship money came from Alberto Gracia (pictured with Principal Greg Bonewald), who will be attending the University of St. Thomas. His total scholarship offers, along with his Gates Millennium Scholarship, combined for a total of $1,842,992. (Photo by Dalton Sweat/Wimberley View)

From Staff Reports
 
The class of 2014 set a new school record with $10.6 million in offered scholarships. 

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Past Year's Scolarship Totals
Class of 02 - $1,518,272
Class of 03 - $3,814,284
Class of 04 - $3,348,287
Class of 05 - $3,049,796
Class of 06 - $5,747,571
Class of 07 - $2,047,346
Class of 08 - $3,759,119
Class of 09 - $3,558,151
Class of 10 - $4,572,210
Class of 11 - $4,843,237
Class of 12 - $5,867,801
Class of 13 - $5,247,422
Class of 14 - $10,643,778

 
Wed
28
May

New CTMC building, Live Oak Health, now open

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From Staff Reports

Central Texas Medical Center began offering services at the Wimberley Medical Plaza on Tuesday. 
The new medical facilities are located at 201 FM 3237, on the corner of Old Kyle Road and FM 3237.
Live Oak Health Partners, CTMC’s primary and specialty care physicians group, anchors the buildings along with CTMC Lab and X-Ray Express, which provides routine blood draws, urine samples and cultures as well as digital X-rays that can be viewed by physicians from remote locations. 
 

 

Wed
28
May

WHS at UIL State

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From Staff Reports

Last week, Wimberley High School students participated in the State UIL Academic meet in Austin, and multiple students placed highly in their respective competitions. Natalie Shanklin placed second in Feature Writing. James Craig placed sixth in Editorial Writing. Brandon Bakka placed eighth in Social Studies and seventh in Science. Reed Neal placed second in Poetry Interpretation. Trevor Drees, Colin Lewis, Chamath Dharmasiri and Brandon Bakka were also at the state meet last week.

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Wed
28
May

Burke Center Fundraiser

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Forty years ago Rosemary Burke and Charlie Campise opened a residential treatment center for boys on a ranch in Driftwood, The Burke Center for Youth. Pathfinders Ranch is their residential treatment center in Driftwood. They serve boys who are currently unable to live in a family setting due to traumatic events in their lives. Often the negative experiences the boys have endured lead to their inability to manage their behaviors effectively. The Burke Center for Youth provides a structured setting where the boys can being rebuilding their lives. Pathfinders Ranch is hosting a "Fun-Raiser" on Wednesday, June 11, 6:30-11 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 RR 12. Please visit www.theburkecenter.org for more information or call Kimberley at (512) 557-3888. (Submitted photo)

Wed
28
May

Papa Hoo’s Hill Country Popcorn now open

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Papa Hoo’s Hill Country Popcorn is now open at 103 Henson Rd. on the Wimberley Square at Papa Hoo's you can savor 45 different flavors of melt-in-your-mouth gourmet popcorn prepared with only the finest ingredients. Savory, sweet or spicy- it's all finger licking good. Papa Hoo's also offers native and imported root beers and a wide variety of candies. Family owned by Neal and Christi Johnson with son Noah. Please visit www.papahoos.com or call (512) 722-3772 for more information. (Submitted photo)

Wed
28
May

Hays County formalizes new debt management approach

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From Staff Reports

Hays County on May 21 formalized its debt management policy at the recommendation of County Auditor Bill Herzog and Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance, Inc., the county’s financial advisor. In addressing the commissioners court, Wegmiller noted that having a court-approved plan in writing helps ensure that the county will maintain its strong bond rating which results in the best possible interest rate when selling bonds. 
 

 

Wed
28
May

Letter to the Editor: Recognizing Junior High Achievements

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By Jason Valentine, WHS Principal
 
As we put the finishing touches on a great school year at Danforth Junior High,  I want to thank the students, teachers, parents and the Wimberley Community for all of their work and support through-out the year.  There have been many success stories this year as a result of their work and perseverance. 

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