Burn ban on
On Jan. 24, the Hays County Commissioners Court placed the unincorporated areas (including extra territorial jurisdictions) of the county under an immediate burn ban following a report from Fire Marshal Clint Browning. Charcoal, wood and gas grills with lids are exempt from the ban, but burning in “burn barrels” or fire pits (including ones with screens on the top) is not allowed. Grilling of any kind is prohibited at Hays County parks under a burn ban. Most cities already prohibit outdoor burning, but residents within city limits should check their city ordinances.
CAMPO open houses
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a series of open houses across the Austin area to gather public input on the organization’s Regional Active Transportation Plan, with two of the meetings being held in Hays County. The open houses will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. A meeting will be held Thursday in the LBJ Student Center, Texas State University, 109 Student Center Drive, San Marcos, and another on Feb. 1 at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12. The plan to be presented will develop a blueprint for a safe and easy-to-use active transportation network of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and streets for the six-county region. For more information: campotexas.org.
Mirabeau B. Lamar Day
All Texans are invited to join the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in flying your Texas flag on Mirabeau B. Lamar Day, Thursday, January 26, at your home or business to honor Lamar as the “Father of Texas Education” for endowing public lands to public education.
Scholarship opportunity
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club will award two $500 college scholarships for female students in May. Applications are due by April 10 and can be found at www.dswomensclub.com or by contacting [email protected].
‘My Fair Lady’ at DSHS
Tickets are on sale to the public for this year’s Dripping Springs ISD musical: Lerner & Leowe’s “My Fair Lady.” Choose seats and reserve tickets online at www.dshstheatre.com. Performances will be held Jan. 26, Jan. 27, Jan. 28 and Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 2:00 p.m.
League of Women Voters fundraiser
Sample a selection of Texas wines and soon-to-be local beers at the 29th annual League of Women Voters of Hays County Wine and Beer Tasting on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Quail Creek Country Club in San Marcos from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from a League member, at the door on the night of the event or online by visiting lwvhaysco.com.
Centering Prayer
The Hill Country Centering Prayer Group is hosting an Introduction of the Centering Prayer Practice on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with follow-up meetings the next six Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church at 26650 Ranch Road 12 in Dripping Springs. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. A donation of $25 for the workshop and follow up sessions is requested. Register by Monday, Jan. 30 by contacting Myra Sutherland at [email protected].
Medical Mission At Home
Seton Hays will host a day of free medical care for basic healthcare needs on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 1st floor of Seton Medical Center Hays, 6001 Kyle Parkway, Kyle. Shuttle buses will run once every hour from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Hemphill Elementary School, Blanco Vista Elementary School, Tom Green Elementary School, Kyle Elementary School and Camino Real Elementary. No insurance necessary. Services provided on a first-come, first-served basis until 4 p.m.
