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Wimberley Glassworks has announced the return of its annual Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch event on Sept. 14.

The Friends Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit serving the elderly in the Dripping Springs area, presented a certificate of appreciation to Danny Hubbard, owner of Central Garage, in recognition of 15 years of continuous support of the organization’s fundraisers and its several programs helping to improve the quality of life for seniors in the community.

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DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following a presentation by city attorney Laura Mueller, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved a budget for Village Grove proposed improvements on Ranch to Market Road 12 pursuant to the Offsite Road Agreement on Aug. 6.

BUDA — The Buda chapter of an international organization, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), is on a mission to provide accountability for people who are on a weight loss journey.

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Jeff Kunkel, the Lions Club International district governor, spoke at the Kyle Lions Club on Aug. 8 for its in-person meeting at the AMVETS building.

Leslie Scott, who is bringing more than 20 years of experience in library services including 10 years as a library director in municipal government, was named the Kyle Public Library’s new director.

On Aug. 7, the San Marcos Academy celebrated the beginning of its 117th school year. Of the 334 students that started school on Wednesday, 90 of them were new to the campus.

John Hatch, Hays County Democratic Party chairman, filed a complaint with the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct against judicial candidate for Hays County Court at Law #3 Robert Elwood Updegrove, also known as “Wood” Updegrove.