West Nile virus found in Hays County mosquito pools
These are the first reported West Nile-positive tests of the 2024 season in Hays County. Last year, there were no positive West Nile virus mosquito pools in the county, according to the county health district.
Man arrested following SWAT incident in Wimberley
A man was arrested after a SWAT incident in Wimberley, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said.
Swimming suspended at Jacob's Well due to low water levels
Swimming at Jacob's Well has been suspended until further notice due to low water levels.
Burglary suspect caught on camera, arrested in Wimberley: sheriff
Hays County sheriff's deputies responded to a burglary call where a home's door had been forced open.
Solar eclipse 2024: Central Texas school districts to close April 8
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
Wimberley QB named one of Texas Class 4A prep football players of the year
Multiple Central Texas high school football players were recognized recently on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association's lists.
Groups sue utility company for contributing to low flow at Jacob's Well
Two groups are accusing a utility company of contributing to the low flow at Jacob's Well. They held a meeting in Wimberley on Friday to discuss the issue.
Jacob's Well sees flow again after recent rains
Jacob's Well is flowing again, at least temporarily, following recent rainfall in Central Texas.
Wimberley recognized as International Dark Sky Place of the Year 2023
Wimberley Valley was recognized for their “enthusiastic and successful efforts to keep the stars shining bright in the Lone Star State," says global nonprofit DarkSky International.
$345M approved for pedestrian, bicycle projects across Texas
A historic $345 million was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission for pedestrian and bicycle projects across Texas.
Blue Hole Regional Park swimming area closed due to low water levels
Officials say low water levels have made swimming unsafe at Blue Hole Regional Park.
Woman steals clothes, jewelry at Wimberley store; police investigating
Police said on April 1, around 4:30 p.m., a woman was seen stealing clothes and jewelry at My Happy Place at 100 Oak Dr. Suite 100 in Wimberley.
Jacob's Well closed to swimming due to drought
The drought has caused the flow from the spring to not be suitable at this time.
74-year-old Wimberley man donates kidney to stranger to 'end someone's suffering'
That act of great love for the 74-year-old grandfather was donating a kidney to someone he has never met, in an effort to save a life.
Dead fox positive with rabies found in Wimberley; sheriff warns the public
The fox was tested by the Department of State Health Services and was found to be positive for the rabies virus.
Vandegrift, Wimberley HS football teams head to State Championship
The Vandegrift Vipers will be playing for their first-ever state championship game.
Fox tests positive for rabies in Wimberley
A fox that was found in Wimberley tested positive for rabies. The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to not touch, pet, or approach any fox.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Wimberley vs Lago Vista
Wimberley looks to clear perhaps its final difficult hurdle en route to a district championship and an undefeated regular season when the Texans travel to Lago Vista Friday night.
Alzheimer's Association holds Ride to End ALZ in Wimberley
You can enjoy views of the Texas Hill Country while biking for a good cause.
Drought impact at Jacob's Well tracked by monitoring wells
As water managers wait for more data to come in from the monitoring wells, park officials are also waiting to see how much rain will fall this winter. That will determine the new summer swimming policy.