/tags/wimberley Wimberley en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:51:08 GMT /politics/2025-05-03/hays-county-election-results-hays-cisd-dripping-springs-school-bonds The money will go toward expanding existing schools, building new ones, funding tech upgrades and more. Sun, 04 May 2025 00:51:08 GMT /politics/2025-05-03/hays-county-election-results-hays-cisd-dripping-springs-school-bonds Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2025-03-11/blue-hole-regional-park-nature-center-wimberley-texas The center will include interactive exhibits, educational programs and indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Funding for the project comes from the Hays County Parks and Open Space Bond. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:49:25 GMT /energy-environment/2025-03-11/blue-hole-regional-park-nature-center-wimberley-texas Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2025-01-30/jacobs-well-wimberley-tx-hill-country-swimming-hole-flow The popular spot in Wimberley will likely be closed for swimming for the fourth year in a row. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-01-30/jacobs-well-wimberley-tx-hill-country-swimming-hole-flow Maya Fawaz /austin/2024-07-15/swimming-holes-near-me-austin-hamilton-pool-barton-springs-jacobs-well-mckinney-falls Central Texas summers are no joke. Whether you’re new to Austin or have been here for a while, here are some places to take a plunge. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-07-15/swimming-holes-near-me-austin-hamilton-pool-barton-springs-jacobs-well-mckinney-falls Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2024-05-02/no-swimming-allowed-at-jacobs-well-for-the-third-summer-in-a-row The popular swimming hole in Wimberley will not be open for swimming this summer. The Hays County Parks Department said increased demand on the local aquifer has caused Jacob's Well's condition to worsen. Thu, 02 May 2024 10:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-05-02/no-swimming-allowed-at-jacobs-well-for-the-third-summer-in-a-row Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2023-11-16/wimberleys-dark-sky-place-of-the-year-award-could-mean-bigger-eclipse-crowds Wimberley's latest nomination could mean even more people could be coming to town for the total solar eclipse passing through Central Texas in April. City officials hope this title brings awareness to dark sky preservation in the area. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /energy-environment/2023-11-16/wimberleys-dark-sky-place-of-the-year-award-could-mean-bigger-eclipse-crowds Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2023-08-22/blue-hole-regional-park-wimberley-texas-closed-swimming-water-levels-jacobs-well Drought and water scarcity in Wimberley have claimed a second victim. First, it was Jacob's Well, and now Blue Hole's water levels are two feet below the normal level. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:20:32 GMT /energy-environment/2023-08-22/blue-hole-regional-park-wimberley-texas-closed-swimming-water-levels-jacobs-well Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2023-06-14/low-water-levels-at-jacobs-well-could-signal-trouble-ahead-for-a-growing-community The swimming hole in Wimberley will likely remain closed for the rest of the summer. The region's experience with droughts and an increase in private wells are causing a strain on the nearby aquifer. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2023-06-14/low-water-levels-at-jacobs-well-could-signal-trouble-ahead-for-a-growing-community Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2022-07-28/jacobs-well-has-stopped-flowing-again The news comes at a time when Central Texas is already dealing with one of the hottest and driest summers on record and bracing for even more heat and drought conditions in the coming months. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:12:18 GMT /energy-environment/2022-07-28/jacobs-well-has-stopped-flowing-again Riane Roldan /texas/2020-04-17/texas-towns-hit-hard-as-covid-19-keeps-tourists-at-home From Texas Standard:With springtime well underway and summer on the horizon, many Texans would typically be planning weekend road trips or even longer� Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:05:45 GMT /texas/2020-04-17/texas-towns-hit-hard-as-covid-19-keeps-tourists-at-home Alexandra Hart