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Canyon Lake Fishing Report for Week of May 15
Thanks to Texas Parks & Wildlife, you can find everything you need to know about fishing conditions in Canyon Lake. GOOD. Water normal stain; 80 degrees; 22.67 feet below pool. Bass are good in the hydrilla with a chatterbait, and with a dropshot in deeper grass or main lake points. Report by Evan Coleman, Big Bassin Fishing.
Riffs, Roams and Raves: A Weekly Column
, , Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick. The intense, powerfully wry and introverted singer-songwriter James McMurty took to the Wimberley Players stage along with gifted performer Betty Soo in the second event of the 2024 season of the Stars over Wimberley Concert Series. Onstage first was Betty Soo, stunning in four-inch stilettos, who, with a minimum of chit chat, took up her guitar and sang for the packed audience her song, “Blackout.” A...
My dog has become — An Animal!
Join Wimberley humorist Susan Rigby as she attempts to navigate “the small stuff.”. I should have expected it. It’s like when my kids started kindergarten - something changed. Prior to that, they thought I knew everything, and pretty much worshiped me. Then came the big change. They walked in the Kindergarten door an innocent child and came out a know-it-all, mom knows nothing, punk kid. I was in shock the first time that happened but by the time my second child started school, I was dreading but expecting the change. Now I understand why parents want to home school.
Diving into Summer! Blue Hole announces start of 2024 season
This week, Wimberley Parks and Recreation director, Richard Shaver announced the beginning of the swim season at Blue Hole Regional Park. Swimming passes, unlimited season passes are now available for purchase and summer camp registration is open. “The start of the swim season at Blue Hole marks the beginning of cherished memories and endless summer fun,” said Shaver. “We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the beauty of nature and the joy of community at this beloved Wimberley gem.” Adult swimming passes can be purchased in five categories: Adult, ages 13 to 59, are $12; Youth ages 4 to 12 are...
Wimberley Parks & Rec hosts Migratory Bird Seminar
Five speakers shared their knowledge of the avian world in the second annual Migratory Bird Seminar hosted by the Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department. Attendees learned that the Texas Hill Country is a rest stop for migrating birds such as the Blackedcapped Vireo and the endangered Golden- cheeked Warbler. Topics included migration, conservation, habitat management, insect pollinators and native pollinators. “We hope to create a new tradition in Wimberley by presenting this seminar each year to engage birders, edu-cate new people and to ignite a passion for bird conservation among our local citizens,” said Rachel Littleton, Recreation Manager for WPARD. The seminar ended with a tour of the Patsy Glen Refuge.
Players brings Pulitzer Prize-winning drama
On April 26, The Wimberley Players opened its second production of their 45th season with “Doubt: A Parable,” directed by new-tothe- Players Heather Barfield, Ph.D., from Texas State University. Running weekends through May 19, this production promises a thought-provoking exploration of morality, certainty and the complexity of human nature. Based on the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by John Patrick Shanley, “Doubt: A Parable” is a gripping narrative that delves into the charged atmosphere of a fictional 1960’s Catholic school. The author Shanley, a former US Marine, is best known for his original screenplay for the 1987 movie...
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