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Staff Report on April 24, 2019

Wimberley City Council members for places 1, 3 and 5 were asked the following questions.
Candidates that did not submit a questionnaire as of press time are Eric Wollam (Place 5) and Tim Dodson (Place 1).

Rebecca Minnick, Pl. 1

What is the best approach to Wimberley’s wastewater issues – a third-party operated facility or a city-owned facility and why?
A city-owned plant is the best approach because the size of the plant will serve to manage future development and will be less expensiv...

Dripping Springs, News, Wimberley

Dripping Springs and Wimberley holding municipal elections May 2

by Chase Rogers The cities of Dripping Springs and Wimberley are holding municipal elections on May 2, with early voting April 20-28. In Dripping Spri...

January 22, 2020

News, Wimberley

Wimberley council votes to dissolve Short Term Rental committee

After a year of work, the controversial Short Term Rental (STR) Committee in Wimberley will conclude its services after city leaders Aug. 1 voted 3-2 ...

August 14, 2019

News, Wimberley

Staying private? Council denies mayor email access

A heated debate over email privacy and access to other city officials’ accounts led to the discovery that Wimberley Mayor Susan Jaggers occasion...

August 7, 2019

News

New location could mean compromise with Aqua Texas

Wastewater provider Aqua Texas was calling it quits in Wimberley, which would have been a major blow for Wimberley Mayor Susan Jaggers. But after a lo...

July 24, 2019

Business

Wimberley shuts down Short Term Rental Committee workshop

In a split 3-2 vote earlier this month, Wimberley city leaders rejected holding a workshop with the Short Term Rental Committee (STR), ending any chan...

June 26, 2019

News, Wimberley

Wimberley council adopts transparency resolution for sake of wastewater project

A new resolution passed by the Wimberley city leaders reinstates the city administrator as the primary contact for matters relating to its wastewater ...

June 12, 2019

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting incident involving Wimberley student

By Staff Report

January 29, 2025

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ...

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Wimberley ISD addresses death of sophomore student

By Staff Report

January 29, 2025

Note: This story has been reposted with additional information. For the most current information, visit https://www.haysfreepress.com/2025/01/29/hays-...

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Kyle Police arrest man for driving while intoxicated, train crash

By Staff Report

January 9, 2025

KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news relea...

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

By Staff Report

December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, ...

Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in sexual assault of a child, trafficking

By Staff Report

February 4, 2025

KYLE — On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault vict...

Rebecca Minnick, Pl. 1

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