Blanco River/Onion Creek Water Forum
Meet your neighbors at this forum discussing the Blanco River and Onion Creek at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley on Thursday, July 20. Exhibits and a meet and greet will begin at 9 a.m., and presentsations by local water experts will begin at 10 a.m. For more information contact David Glenn, VAGabond Chief, Hays Trinity Aquifer Volunteer Advisory Group at [email protected] or (512) 557-3595.
Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo
The 6th Annual Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo will return to Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center (DSRP) July 20-23 with thrilling rodeo action, live entertainment, a steer show, a Mutton Bustin’ Shootout, good food and drinks, kids’ activities, and family fun. Hosted by Dripping Springs Ag Boosters Association and the City of Dripping Springs, this annual tradition has transformed into a top notch Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (“CPRA”) Rodeo and fundraiser to support area 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America (FFA) youth.
Community Collection Day
Don’t dump those tires, bring them July 22 and dispose of properly. Click here for details on what can be dropped off, where & when.
Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan
Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan available for public comments through July 26 – all cities/villages and the unincorporated area have an annex. Read them here under Public Comments on HMP webpage.
Hays County Vaccination Celebration
The Hays County Local Health Department and Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic are holding a week-long vaccination fair August 7-11 for all children 18 years and younger who need vaccinations. The vaccines will be free for children who qualify. On Monday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be free games, prizes and free food as well as a fire truck and SWAT vehicle at Anita Reye Park next to the clinic at 401 E. Broadway St., San Marcos. Vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 7-11 at the clinic.
Flood Map Meetings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released preliminary flood insurance rate maps for public review and comment and will hold open house meetings on proposed changes. Meetings will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12, and from 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street. There will be no formal presentation. Property owners are encouraged to view the maps at maps.riskmap6.com to see the specific areas being remapped and how they may be affected.
Do you know a free event to be included in Lagniappe? Send an email to [email protected].