Fire destroys two story townhomes in Woodcreek blaze
Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department and units from South Hays County Kyle Driftwood and Dripping Springs fought a 55 minute fire at Health Spa Townhomes in Woodcreek North Sunday about 1 15 p m. No injuries were reported and five units sustained heavy roof and attic damage with unit two most damaged. Fire began in furnace room and firefighters contained the blaze to the first five units amid a shared attic space. The effort included Austin Fire Department Assistant Chief Richard Ferris and left residents of Units One to Five salvaging belongings.
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Wimberley
Woodcreek
Carrol Czichos
Czichos
Terry
Elizabeth Sumter
Carlos Martinez
Digest Graduates and New Neighbors Meeting Calendar
Digest items list events on Wed Jan 24 including a luncheon bingo at Senior Citizens Center, New Neighbors meet at 10 a.m. at Darlene Shuttleworth's, and a Jan 25 Fall Sports Banquet at San Marcos Baptist Academy. Also notes Genealogy Orientation Jan 27, School Recognition Month, United Way funding calls, and Jack C Hays Class of 1987 reunion plans.
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Darlene Shuttleworth
Summit Dr. East
San Marcos Baptist Academy
WISD
Texas State Library
Austin Genealogical Society
George W. Bush
United Way
Hays County
Jack C. Hays
Townhouse Fire Leaves Five Families in Recovery
A Sunday blaze destroyed one townhouse and damaged four others, forcing five families to seek help. Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department Chief Carrol Czichos said 21 firefighters battled the fire for almost an hour, with the last truck clearing the scene at 6 30 p.m. A relief fund is at Balcones Bank for the Wabbena Family, directed to Linda Aery at the Wimberley Family Clinic, 847 5618. A bake sale for relief is set for Saturday January 27 in front of Country Boys Grocery Store at 9 a.m. Donations are welcome.
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Carrol Czichos
Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department
Balcones Bank
Wabbena
Linda Aery
Wimberley Family
Country Boys Grocery Store
Wimberley resident serves Republic of Texas provisional government
Wimberley resident Bill Johnston, secretary of commerce and trade for a fledgling Republic of Texas provisional government, questions secession legality and cites land cession issues. He and 10 council members served Governor Bush with a Writ of Quo Warranto at the Texas State Capitol, demanding proof of authority within 30 days.
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Wimberley
Republic of Texas Provisional Government
Republic of Texas
United States of America
United States
Bill Johnston
Johnston
Republic of Texas General Council
Austin
George W. Bush
Texas Independence
Texas Supreme Court
Texas
Lee Wimberley
Hays County Eyes Add to Austin Transportation Study
Hays County seeks formal inclusion in the Austin Transportation Study ATS long run expansion includes Travis and parts of Williamson. current Hays representation centered on Buda with Libby Linebarger. Barton and Etheredge push for official member status amid intercounty debates over funding and planning influence.
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Austin
ATS
Travis County
Williamson
Travis
Hays County
Buda
Libby Linebarger
Eddy Etheredge
Jeff Barton
Gonzalo Barrientos
Barton
Williamson County
Pflugerville
Round Rock
Westlake Hills
Wells Branch
Hays
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Wimberley Woman's Club
7 Oaks
Margaret Graham-Broyles
Austin Metro Transportation Study
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