Community organizations publish September activities schedule
Genealogical Society members plan a Sept 14 research trip to the Texas State Library meeting at 7:30 a.m. in Country Boys lot. Ice Cream Social Sept 14 at 1 p.m. at D S Founders Park pavilion. New Neighbors Sept 14 trip to National Wildflower Research Center with lunch at Texas French Bread Cafe. Various events include HCWCs Fall Advocate Training Sept 14 16 21 23 in San Marcos. Fall Fest Sept 16 marks Pound House NRHP listing with live music, auctions, book signings by Dorothy Kerbow and Billy Porterfield, and Confederate reenactments. Wimberley Players season finale Sept 16 17 with auditions and Oct 1 rehearsals for The Majestic Kid. AWANA resumes Thurs 6:15-8:00 p m at Cypress Creek Church for ages 3 through 6th grade.
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Genealogical Society
Wimberley Valley Genealogical Society
Texas State Library
Country Boys
Austin
D.S. Founders Park Pavillion
Thurs
Laurel Robertson
New Neighbors
National Wildflower Research Center
Texas French Bread Cafe
Wildflower Gift Shop
Marbridge Nursery
Carol Harris
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center
San Marcos
HC Women's Center
Cindy Gonzalez
Pound House
Dorothy Kerbow
Billy Porterfield
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Wimberley Players
Mark Medoff
Majestic Kid
Sun
Opry House
Shirley Marlett
Shirley
Awana Awana
Cypress Creek Church
Wimberley ISD proposes tax rate cut to $1.68
The Wimberley Independent School District proposes a tax rate of $1.68, a two cent reduction from last year. Budget Director Debbie White notes bonded indebtedness at about 10 percent of the budget, with potential reduction if bonds are refinanced. She cites a windfall tax collection of 96 percent and warns using fund balance to cut the rate could affect next year’s rollback risk. A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. September 21.
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Wimberley Independent School District
Debbie White
Greg Meyers
White
Vernon Newsom
John Guemple
Closed session on personnel at WISD meeting sparks public debate
An anticipated Board of Trustees session on a district administrative officer's salary occurred behind closed doors while an overflow crowd pressed the issue during Public Forum. Trustee Greg Meyers pledged to continue his column as the public sought clarity on the controversy.
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Board of Trustees
B.J. Kolenda
Greg Meyers
County budget shows 28 percent spending rise for Fiscal 96
County Auditor Bill Herzog outlines a Fiscal 96 proposal around 41.5 million dollars, about 28 percent higher than Fiscal 95. Revenue includes 10.1 million in property taxes, 14 million from fines and fees, plus 19.5 million rolled over. road bonds total 14 million of the rollover. Commissioners added 61,000 for health, 100,000 for EMS, and 89,000 in other adjustments as they push past Etheredge recommendations.
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Bill Herzog
Herzog
Eddy Etheredge
Health Department
EMS
Wimberley
Dripping Springs
Etheredge
Payne voices stance on county budget and tax rate
Commissioner Craig Payne of Wimberley defended a 43.9 percent tax rate, saying it addresses jail revenue shortfalls. He warned he would vote no if the rate rose further, and pushed for restraining sheriff and EMS budgets while noting ongoing sheriff cuts and prior deputies added last year.
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Craig Payne
Wimberley
Payne
Sheriffs
Wimberley Ems
Lee Payne
GTE Mobilenet erects 400 foot tower on FM1492
Construction near Wimberley opposite the United Methodist Church on FM1492 proceeds for a 400 foot microwave tower for GTE Mobilenet. Ed Kuehn of Triad Construction says seven anchors are being installed with delivery expected by week’s end. Ann Dodson cites regional cellular growth and regulatory steps. The project, near San Marcos, required FCC and interior department approvals and a building permit from Hays County. The permit process included drainage and flood plain plans. Commissioner Craig Payne noted local concern but affirmed the right to proceed.
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Ann Dodson
GTE MobileNet
Wimberley
San Marcos
Federal Communications Commission
Hays County
Dodson
Texas
Payne
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Hays County Environmental Health Department
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