Time is running out for the short-term rental (STR) committee in Wimberley as city leaders dispute the future of the controversial body. 

At the July 18 city council meeting, Mayor Susan Jaggers and Councilmember Gary Barchfeld adamantly defended the committee, citing that the council should host a workshop or extend the work of the committee, which will end Aug. 1.

“It’s my understanding that they would like some direction one way or the other; either terminate them or extend them. ...