Garbage disposal problem becomes national issue for Wimberley
The article notes ongoing garbage disposal challenges in Wimberley, once a local concern, now a national one due to energy needs. The Texas Health Department demanded corrective operations at the disposal plant or charges against the county and possible shutdown. Commissioner Jack Oldham sought Chamber of Commerce help after a special meeting on April 23.
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Wimberley
Bonanza
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Health Department
Jack Oldham
Two Mill and Market Days Shaped Wimberley’s Uniqueness
Adelia Scudder notes eight years of Mill starting March 1966 and nine years of Market Days starting June 1965, arguing these two distinct events enhanced Wimberley’s unique character. The piece hints at continuation on Page 4.
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Adelia Scudder
Wimberley
Wimberley May church and club events listed
Community notices show a schedule of May activities at First Baptist Church and local groups. Events include W.M.A. sanctuary services May 1 at 9 30 a.m. Woman's Guild in the Chapel in the Hills Johnson Parlor May 1, Lions Market Day May 4 at Lion's Field 8 a m to 5 p m, Lions Club dinners May 7 and 21, African Violet Club May 9 at Twin Mountain Manor, and a book club May 13 at 2:00.
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W.M.A
First Baptist Church
Woman’s Guild
Chapel-in-the-Hills
Parks Johnson
Berley
Wimberley’s Charm Defies Odds in Hill Country
In the Texas Hill Country, the unincorporated village of Wimberley in Hays County survived a mill closure and evolving times. Settled families stayed bound to Cypress Creek’s site, fostering a resilient community spirit. Cradled in the Blanco River Valley, Wimberley preserved its distinctive character and sense of time, despite pressures to fade.
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Wimberley
Hays County
Cypress Creek
Texas Hill Country
Blanco River Valley
Blanco River
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