Opportunity to buy land for a new civic park proposed by seniors
Myra Blossom urges community support to purchase land between the senior center and visitor center for a park and civic hub. She praises the Senior Citizens group for fundraising and appeals for donations before the November deadline, stressing the community ownership goal rather than a specific new building.
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Woodcreek
Cypress Creek
Senior Citizens Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Senior Citizens
Army
Myra Blossom
View Through the Looming Glass 1975 Evacuation Satire
The fragment recalls a satirical wartime piece by COUNTRY JOE AND THE FISH about VIETNAM evacuation with lines mocking Uncle Sam and forced fighting. It alludes to U S policy, military actions, and social critique, mentioning General Electric and McDonnell Douglas in a critical tone.
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SUNY
Country Joe
Sam
Viet Nam
Dyne
Dickie
America
Wimberley residents seek better system after Kathleen Courville case
Community voices urge systemic reform after the tragic death of Kathleen Courville and her mother. Residents call for mentorship programs and ongoing guidance for youths with low self-esteem to prevent future crises. They emphasize collective responsibility and support for troubled youth through trusted, caring adults.
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Kathleen Courville
Wimberley
Courville
Kathleen
Community Resources Offer Help and Counseling in Wimberley
Local families can access free counseling from Parents Anonymous and a 24 hour Heartline crisis line at 800-554-2323. Report child abuse to 800-252-5400. court intervention possible. Hays Caldwell Women’s Center begins Nurturing Parenting classes on September 11, Mondays 6:30 to 9, bring a covered dish, pre-register at 512-392-8657 or 353-3156.
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Wimberley
Parents Anonymous
Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Hays-Caldwell County
Wimberley Civic Club Thanks The Community For Support
The Wimberley Community Civic Club expresses gratitude to Wimberley and the Wimberley View for backing the Hobby Lobby and Home Tour events. Proceeds surpassed previous years, signaling strong community spirit and planned increases to local needs and services.
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Wimberley and
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Wimberley View
Ture
Wimberley
Poison Hearts and Minds in Laughing Bad Taste
A ranting mash of anti media satire targets Coca Cola junk food and toxins, spoofing political mascots and pop culture figures. It invokes Melvin Laird Gomer Pyle and Disneyland in a chaotic, provocative tirade about toxicity and manipulation.
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Melvin Laird
Gomer Pyle
Bonanzaland
Festus
Marvin Zindler
Disneyland
America
Ees
Dana Steinheimer
Anist
School Board Matters Guest Editorial by Greg Myers
Greg Myers argues at the Monday August 14 board meeting that two pay increases were improperly treated in the district budget. He claims a 25 percent raise for an administrative employee remained, reduced only to six thousand dollars, misleadingly kept in the budget. He urges clarity and cites teacher concerns over sick leave and textbooks.
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Greg Myers
Open Public Forum
Greg
WISD
Are Habitat for Humanity Houses Free Explained
This second installment explains Habitat for Humanity housing practices. It notes that houses are not free and are financed with an interest free loan or mortgage up to twenty five years. Families contribute sweat equity by completing about three hundred hours of work on Habitat projects.
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Habitat For Humanity
Ily
Habitat
Mey
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Jim Gore
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Wimberley, Texas
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Jack L. Orchard
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Jerry Landers
Madons Kimball
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