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A Wimberley Winter’s Eve
Community, Main, News, ...
A Wimberley Winter’s Eve
By Staff Report 
December 13, 2023
Check out photos from the Wishes for Wimberley Christmas Parade!
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Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket serves community
Community, News, Wimberley
Neighbors help neighbors
Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket serves community
By Megan Navarro 
December 6, 2023
WIMBERLEY — For more than 30 years, Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket has been committed to helping neighbors by providing food and encouragement. The idea started back in 1986, when it was registered as a 501(c)(3) organization called Crisis Breadbasket. To help address food insecurity in the Wimberley...
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Arrested for a good cause
Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Arrested for a good cause
By Staff Report 
December 6, 2023
Hays Free Press publisher Ashley Kontnier was arrested by Hays County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Dec. 1. According to the Brown Santa judge, the San Marcos Daily Record paid to have Kontnier arrested. With the help of the community, Kontnier was able to raise bail money and be released the same...
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Two Central Texas aquatic species not under Endangered Species Act
Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Two Central Texas aquatic species not under Endangered Species Act
Texas troglobitic water slater, mimic cavesnail found in Edwards Aquifer
By Staff Report 
December 5, 2023
HAYS COUNTY— After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced that two aquatic invertebrates, the Texas troglobitic water slater and mimic cavesnail, are not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species ...
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Texas seeks public input on expanding broadband internet access
Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...
Texas seeks public input on expanding broadband internet access
By Staff Report 
December 5, 2023
TEXAS — The state of Texas is looking to expand access to high-speed broadband internet. The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting input from the public on the new Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which outlines how these entities will...
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A Winter Wonderland
Community, News, Wimberley
A Winter Wonderland
By Staff Report 
November 29, 2023
The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Winter Wonderland event on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Wimberley Community Center. In addition to arts and crafts vendors, the event was filled with live music, food and drinks. Attendees had the chance to meet Santa and bid...
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Wimberley named Dark Sky Place of the Year
News, Wimberley
Wimberley named Dark Sky Place of the Year
By Staff Report 
November 21, 2023
WIMBERLEY — Wimberley has been named the Dark Sky Place of the Year by DarkSky International, an award that acknowledges the commitment to protecting and preserving the natural wonder of the night sky. According to a news release, the awards are dedicated to honoring outstanding contributors in the ...
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EmilyAnn Trail of Lights celebrates 25 years
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EmilyAnn Trail of Lights celebrates 25 years
By Megan Navarro 
November 15, 2023
WIMBERLEY – Strolling through local neighborhoods to gaze upon the twinkling lights and festive displays is a family tradition for many around the holidays. That’s exactly what the family behind the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens is hoping to continue for the Trail of Lights for years to come. The Emily...
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9-year-old dreams big with cookie business
Main, News, Wimberley
Spreading kindness
9-year-old dreams big with cookie business
'It really makes me feel like I will bring a smile to somebody’s face’
By Megan Navarro 
November 15, 2023
WIMBERLEY — A little kindness can go a long way. For Sky Vaughan, a 9-year-old local entrepreneur, her daily mission for baking cookies is to brighten people’s day and spread joy across the city of Wimberley. Sky started her business, proudly named Sky’s Sweet Deliveries, as a treat delivery service...
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Wimberley receives nearly $1.4M sidewalk grant for Ranch Road 12
News, Wimberley
Wimberley receives nearly $1.4M sidewalk grant for Ranch Road 12
By Staff Report 
November 8, 2023
WIMBERLEY – Pedestrian safety in downtown Wimberley will take a major step with the award of a nearly $1.4 million federal grant administered through the Texas Transportation Commission. The project will construct 6-foot to 12-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of Ranch Road 12 between Old Kyle Road,...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
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Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
By Brittany Kelley 
April 25, 2025
SAN MARCOS   — Following an inmate who claimed she was a victim of sexual misconduct, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested corrections officer Jo...
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