Vision of Wimberley in the Balance Overhead Lines Debate
Residents urge action as Public Utilities Commission Judge Eva Andries prepares a September 27 ruling on PECs plan to string 85 foot transmission towers through Wimberley. Community groups push for buried or relocated lines to protect the towns aesthetic, while PEC cites cost and inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimberley
Public Utilities Commission
Eva Andries
Andries
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
PEC
PUC
RR 32
King Feed
McCrocklin Real Estate
PAC
Judge Andries
Tax liability appeal clash involves CAD leader and county
Following an inquiry the Central Appraisal District issued a letter from retired CAD head Bill Cassidy. County Attorney Marcus Hernandez says the Legislature lacks power to absolve tax liability and requests must occur within six months. County contracts with DRA Enterprises. Don Rowlett notes no checks and balances in Hays County. Commissioners sympathetic but powerless. Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office urged as proper channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Appraisal District
Bill Cassidy
CAD
Marcus Hernandez
DRA Enterprises Inc
Austin
Don Rowlett
Commissioners’ Court
Hays County
Rowlett
Anderson
Texas musicians raise funds for Susanna's Kitchen at church
Local singer songwriter duo The Deans headline a Texas Music fundraiser for Susanna's Kitchen at First United Methodist Church of Wimberley. The nonprofit non alcohol venue hosts third Thursday shows at 7 30 p m with donation cover, free child care, and performances from local acts to keep the coffeehouse running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna's Kitchen
the Deans
New England
Texas Music
Shake Russell
Jack Saunders
Dana Cooper
Steve James
Cosy Sheriden
Chuck Pyle
First United Methodist Church of Wimberley
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocky
Barton
Gram Nursery Retail
Wholesale
DeMasters
Daniel
DeMasters-Daniel Insurance Agency, Inc
Leonard DeMasters
Tom Daniel
CLU
John Aulane
Texas Medical
John Henry's
Texas Medical Plans
R.R
Holidaze R.R
Olde Towne Plaza
Wimberley Family Clinic
Kenneth B. Hudspeth
Todd Buchanan
Ray Jacobson
Steve Norwood
Fencer
Dripping Springs
Susanna
Texaco
Kyle Rd
Ici
Lincoln Weights
Bradway
Sasse Rd
San Antonis
Hunter Road
Gymnastics, Inc
Centerpoint
Hunter Rd