Community group notices and upcoming local programs
Digest lists multiple community events across September including Principal’s coffees on Wednesdays for open forums in the conference room, Academic Booster Club meetings, and a blood pressure screening at Balcones Bank. Also notes bridge group lunch at Seven Oaks, Civic Club Coffee and Fashion Show at Chapel In The Hills, and Nurturing Program start dates with registration contacts. Additional items cover DAR meeting, Prime Timers luncheon, Christian Youth Chorus enrollment, and related contact numbers.
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Academic Booster Club
Balcones Bank
Woodcreek Duplicate Bridge Group
Austin
Seven Oaks
Woodcreek
Betty Kudla
Wimberley
DAR
Jacob’s Well
Dar's
Dawn Teague
Little Ranches Rd
Nancy Tines
Womens
Ecumenical Council of
Jan del Castillo
Meetings Set to Explore Incorporation Study in Wimberley
A coordinating committee scheduled three town meetings to gauge interest in incorporation as part of a county sponsored study by Reed Planning Investments and Science at Southwest Texas State University. Mihalkanin leads the Civitas Project aimed at revitalizing civic life with $700 to $800 consultant funds. Local figures Dave Campbell and Leslie Howe fostered Mihalkanin’s advisory role. county officials and chamber members engage in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimberley
Reed Planning Investments
RPI
Southwest Texas State University
Mihalkanin
Dave Campbell
Chamber of Commerce
Leslie Howe
Hays County
Belton
Conjunet
Civitas
Texas Commise
Sion
Craig Payne
Nego Humanities
Ed _ tiate
Jim Reed
County to reopen Dudley Johnson Park after drowning incident
County officials authorize reopening of Dudley Johnson Park also known as Five mile Dam after a six year old drowned in a drainage pipe upstream. Precinct 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton says temporary warnings around pipes will stay until a permanent fix is found with Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority aiding with technical advice. Possible options include mesh screens or full culvert closure while considering downstream land rights and dam ownership. If feasible the park could reopen as soon as this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways
Eddy Etheredge
Paul Hastings
Dudley Johnson Park
Precinct 2
Jeff Baron
Guadalupe- Blanco
Barton
Commissioner Payne objects to maintenance of a former county judge road
Commissioner Craig Payne clashed with County Judge Eddy Etheredge over proposing county maintenance for Burnett Ranch Road, contested as a private road long 3 to 4 miles. Etheredge moved to accept maintenance only to current subdivision standards, with future improvements funded by residents. Payne argued the move sets a bad precedent and signals overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Craig Payne
Eddy Etheredge
Burnett Ranch
Burnett Ranch Road
Commissioners Court
Etheredge
New Legislation May Increase County Indigent Health Costs
TAC conference notes a Texas Medicaid reform proposal could raise costs for Hays County and other counties with indigent health programs. While exact figures are unavailable, counties may need to adjust plans due to state funding freezes. County officials heard that Senate Bill 10 aims to curb rising Medicaid expenses by shifting burdens away from counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays County
Texas
Texas Association of Counties
TAC
Austin
Jim Allison
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Allison
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Cecelia Adair Friday
22Nd Judicial District
Charles Ramsey
Dudley Johnson
GBRA
Danforth High School
Texans
Marion
Blanco
Lake Travis
Harrell King
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