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The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association and the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association are gearing up for a February 9 community meeting concerning water issues in the Wimberly Valley. The discussion is expected to include the dispute between the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and Aqua Texas, the company that provides water to customers in Wimberley, Woodcreek and other communities in Hays County.

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Litter is a major problem in the river. One of the biggest culprits is empty cans. Any river rat can tell you that you will likely find at least two to three of them if you spend an hour wading in only one location — move around and the number will increase exponentially. With that in mind, and after much consideration of a single- use beverage container ordinance that includes stipulations on cooler size, and public comments in support of the idea, the San Marcos City Council voted six to zero with one absent in support of the proposed ordinance on the first of two readings. The ordinance uses 'go' and 'no go' zones in certain parks to allow for the use of single-use containers in sections of the park while keeping them out of the river. In the previous meeting in which it was on the agenda on Jan. 16, council provided direction to staff as to what the specifics of the ordinance would entail.

The Kyle Police Department arrested and charged 45-year-old Sonja Marinkovic with Intoxication Manslaughter following a fatal crash on Friday, Feb.2.

As the migrant crisis engulfs the border and the politics become increasingly complex and counterproductive, it is useful to remember the economic significance of our relationship with our southern neighbor. Let’s briefly explore.

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The city of San Marcos is asking for the public’s feedback on the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan using a survey that is available between Friday, February 2 and Friday, February 23. The new survey summarizes amendments made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the San Marcos City Council throughout the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan adoption process and allows the public to identify concerns and propose specific changes.

Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson was not held in contempt by Judge Tanner Neidhardt of the 483d Hays County District Court who said instead that he was “incapable,” on Tuesday. The proceedings also alleged that Anderson had fallen asleep during training that covered the software used to send out jury summons. This does not have a direct impact on a separate petition that has been filed to remove Anderson from office.