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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Voters re-elect PEC board president STAFF REPORT

EMILY PATAKI PEC Board President

An incumbent and a newcomer were elected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative voters this week in the 2017 District 2 and 3 annual election.

Emily Pataki, daughter of former New York governor George Pataki, claimed

her re-election bid to the District 2 seat, which covers an area in Williamson and Burnet counties.

Randy R. Klaus defeated Kathy Scanlon for the District 3 seat, which covers an area just north of Austin. Scanlon served District 3 for nine years.

Election results were

announced during the PEC Annual Meeting Saturday in Leander. This year’s meeting focused on PEC’s commitment to going “beyond the lines,” highlighting the cooperative’s stable financials, low rates, record growth and increasing member satisfaction in 2016.

“Whether it’s through increased rate options, such as Time-of-Use or Esaver, or through enhanced technology systems that make information more accessible to PEC members, such as SmartHub and our new outage map, PEC employees take great pride in going above and

Rising from the ashes

beyond to help make the communities we love and live in better every day,” said PEC’s Chief Finanical Officer Tracy Golden.

Pataki, who served as board president during the past year, addressed members, citing achievements

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Death threats lead to higher bond

BY SAMANTHA SMITH A Kyle man indicted for his girlfriend’s murder in March 2016 had his bond increased to $500,000 after he not only violated his bond conditions, but also allegedly KEEN threatened to “kill Muslims.”

James Craig Keen, 50, who was originally indicted for felony murder June 22, 2016 with a bail amount set at $250,000, had his bond increased to $500,000, according to documents filed with the Hays County District Clerk’s office.

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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Harley Jones uses free space on a chalkboard shaped as the front portal of the Cypress Creek Café to write an inspirational message Saturday at the Waters Point in Wimberley. Residents near and far attended the From the Ashes concert, which benefitted employees displaced in the Cypress Creek Café fire last month. See more photos from the event online at HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.

Community rallies for employees of ravaged business

BY MOSES LEOS III

W

ith a smile on her face and friends around her, Dripping Springs native Tori Giles danced away as Jennifer B and the Groove jammed out on the stage at The Waters Point in Wimberley

Saturday.

Such smiles and good vibes couldn’t be found three weeks ago as Giles, along with 53 other employees of the Cypress Creek Cafe, learned of the destructive fire that destroyed one of Wimberley’s most iconic businesses. Giles, who was ill

the night before, didn’t learn of the destruction until the next morning.

“I was just in shock,” Giles said. “It was so much more than I could understand. I felt like it was my own home that burnt down.”

But with the help of mem-

bers of the community both near and far, Giles, along with musician Marvin Boterra, sought a way to help the employees displaced by the blaze.

By hosting the “From the Ashes” benefit concert, Giles

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Approved bill grants local water agency authoritative powers

BY SAMANTHA SMITH A bill signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week could pave an easier path for the future water needs of municipalities in the region.

Senate Bill (SB) 1198, which relates to the conversion of the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency (HCPUA) to the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA), was signed into law Thursday.

The bill, co-authored by State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) and State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), and sponsored by Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs), grants ARWA the power of eminent domain and provides them with the

authority to impose fees. It also allows the ARWA bonding power, which could assist the authority in funding major water projects in the future.

According to the Texas Legislature website, the controversial bill passed through the House and the Senate before making its way to the governor’s desk on May 28.

Kyle Mayor Todd Webster said the bill “simplified operations” for the new water authority, which will be acting as its own entity, instead of working as a proxy through the cities partnered with the authority.

“The eminent domain authority was exercised by the cities involved, but now it can be done through the entity

itself,” Webster said.

Previously, the HCPUA called upon member cities, such as Buda and Kyle, to assist with funding for projects, which includes a proposed 40-plus mile pipeline that could bring water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer to the area.

Buda Mayor Todd Ruge agreed the new law turning the water agency into a fullfledged water authority would be more like cutting out the middleman. He said the bill could make things easier for the authority to do its job of acquiring water for the region.

“It gives them a clearer path moving forward,” Ruge said.

“Each city involved with the

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LAGNIAPPE Tomato Round-up

Come whet your appetites as local tomato growers show off their prized produce, and local tomato aficionados get a chance to taste everything from romas to red slicers during the sixth annual Dripping Springs Tomato Round-Up and Contest on Saturday. The tomatocentric event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park/The Triangle), located at the corner of RR 12 and Highway 290 in downtown Dripping Springs. Parking is free.

The Round-Up begins at 9 a.m.

Market Days

Come celebrate Independence Day at Wimberley Market Days Saturday July 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Listen to live music on three stages from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. This free event is located at Lions Field on RR 2325 Wimberley with ample parking in three lots. For more information see the Market Days web site at www.shopmarketdays.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook. com/wimberleymarketdays.

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Keen: Death threats lead to higher bond Continued from pg. 1

Keen had been bailed out of the Hays County Jail July 15, 2016 for the alleged murder of Erin Wright, whom he is accused of shooting on his front lawn on March 23, 2016.

Keen was re-booked into the Hays County Jail June 12.

According to documents, the State requested the increase due to Keen violating the conditions of his previous bond requirements.

On June 5, Ross Smith, a friend of Keen’s who said he speaks with him several times a week, gave information to the state that Keen was allegedly using marijuana, which is in violation of his bond requirements.

Keen allegedly had plans to evade a drug test.

Smith also advised that Keen had allegedly threatened to “kill Muslims” and said he had a way to do it. He also had a way to obtain weapons with another person “as passionate about it as he is” to help him.

According to documentation, Smith said Keen allegedly stated that he would rather “go out on the blade of glory” rather than being sent to the penitentiary.”

Smith also told the

Smith also advised that Keen had allegedly threatened to “kill Muslims” and said he had a way to do it. He also had a way to obtain weapons with another person “as passionate about it as he is” to help him. state that prior to the alleged murder of Wright, Keen had allegedly told Smith he was going to kill the victim, but Smith did not entirely believe him.

According to court documentation, Keen has a history of violent confrontations. In July 2005, Keen was charged with Assault Bodily Injury in Tarrant County after he admitted “he slapped” Wright.

According to the indictment, Keen did knowingly or intentionally cause the death of Erin Wright by shooting her with a firearm on March 26. An indictment is not an admittance of guilt, but is a formal accusation made by a grand jury.

According to a probable cause affidavit, a Kyle Police officer was dispatched to Grant Way in Kyle at 7:50 p.m. March 26 and encountered a

neighbor who informed him that a woman, later identified as Wright, had been shot.

The neighbor said she and her husband were in their front yard with three children who live in the home on Grant Way. After the officer directed the neighbor and the children away, he saw Keen through the front windows of the residence on a cell phone.

The officer observed a woman, later identified as Wright, in the driveway of the residence.

According to the affidavit, Keen, a self employed electrical contractor, was inside the house and abruptly walked out the front door and handed the officer a cell phone saying, “talk to my grandfather.”

According to the arresting affidavit, Field said Keen “appeared

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Wimberley Fourth of July

The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to one and all to attend the annual July 4th Parade, the “Best Little Parade in Texas.” Wimberley’s parade theme this year is “Wimberley the Beautiful.” Serving as Grand Marshal will be the host of the parade, the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce, look for the “Wimberley The Beauty Contest” float. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Green Acres Road and FM 2325, proceeds to Ranch Road 12, continues through the Wimberley Square and ends at Blue Heron Run. Parade participants who are walking or riding horses will exit the parade route at Blue Heron, the remaining participants will exit the route at RR 12 and Stillwater. Entry forms can be found on www. wimberley.org or by contacting the chamber office - info@wimberley. org, (512) 847-2201.

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to be agitated, making erratic movements with his arms and breathing rapidly.”

Field then placed Keen in handcuffs and stayed with Wright until EMS arrived at 7:58 p.m.

According to the arresting affidavit, Field alleged Wright still had a pulse.

Two of the three children in the home made voluntary statements to paramedics that “mommy and daddy were arguing” and that an argument had escalated into Keen allegedly getting a firearm.

Keen allegedly told authorities that he and Wright were arguing, and that after he asked her to leave, she refused and he locked her out of the house.

According to the affidavit, Keen alleged that Wright continued to argue and began to kick the front door. Keen said he felt threatened by Wright kicking the door and went to get his gun.

However, he did not say anything further.

Wright was pronounced dead at the scene by Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith.

Currently, an arraignment is scheduled for July 27 at 9 a.m.

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Continued from pg. 1 the night sky following each rodeo performance.

Once the largest outdoor rodeo in Texas, the event still ranks near the top. This is a Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association sanctioned/ open event. The VFW Rodeo is sponsored by Wimberley’s VFW Post 6441 and Ladies Auxiliary as a not-for-profit event.

Proceeds are used to support a variety of community activities and organizations.

Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival

The Wimberley Community Center will be the place to cool off while enjoying the Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival on July 1 from 1-7 p.m.

This annual event is hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and proceeds benefit Camp Good Sam Wimberley.

Call (512) 847-9956 for more information.

Fourth of July concerts To complete Wimberley’s July Jubilee, the Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band will perform two patriotic concerts on July 4 at

the Wimberley Baptist Church at 1 and 4 p.m.

Come out and listen to some patriotic and Americana selections performed by your talented neighbors.

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and improvements for members as costs have continued to decrease.

“In 2016, PEC added 12,000 new meters — that’s the size of a regular electric cooperative.

With those new meters came new poles, wires, transformers and substations.

Low-cost power, delivered to you safely and reliably: This is the core of what we do at PEC every day,” Pataki said.

“It’s an exciting time to be a PEC member, and it’s an honor to serve you.”

However, PEC’s board elections come at a time of tumult as Pataki, along with other members of the board of directors, faced intense scrutiny following the resignation of John Hewa, PEC’s former CEO. Prior to his resignation, Hewa alleged employees and officials at PEC faced intimidation after they spoke out against comments made by board director James Oakley in 2016.

Board officers will be elected during the cooperative’s regular July 17 board meeting.

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School’s out, food’s in for local families in need

BY MOSES LEOS III

participate in the free or reduced breakfast and aking a broader lunch program. However, view of people McNutt said SOFI doesn’t in the Dripping follow specific criteria Springs community and doesn’t ask questions proved to be a lifewhen it comes to changing moment for providing assistance. resident Mandi McNutt.

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McNutt requirements realized there and guidelines, was a lot of need in her such as submitting community. income levels, McNutt Primarily, she realized said. Because the once school was out, organization receives some students and donations from the families may not have community, SOFI is had the budget to keep free to distribute food food in the pantry during to whomever may need the summer. help.

“Need takes on many “We never felt we fed a forms and looks different family that didn’t have a for every person,” McNutt need,” McNutt said. “We said. help those who may be With the help of on the poverty level, but hundreds of volunteers, we also help someone McNutt successfully who is in a gated kickstarted the School’s community and maybe Out, Food’s In (SOFI) lost a job and needs some program in May 2014 , temporary assistance.” which operates out of the Hundreds of people Hill Country Bible Church in the Dripping Springs in Dripping Springs. SOFI community help the delivers healthy food to program, with 30 participating Dripping neighborhoods citywide Springs families during that provide food. the summer months.

Approximately 200 to One of the primary 300 people participate focuses for SOFI is to help in some capacity of the families whose children program. Tasks range

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A volunteer with the School’s Out, Food’s In program keeps watch over a plethora of bags filled to the brim with food. The SOFI program, which services the Dripping Springs area, helps families who may need some assistance with food during the summer months.

from neighborhood coordinators, who help get the message out on social media, to those who collect the food and build the bags.

The organization obtained a climate controlled storage unit from Locktite Storage in Dripping Springs.

“Everyone has a small part. It’s necessary for everyone to do what they can do and it collectively makes a big difference,” McNutt said.

Delivering the bags to families is a priority as it alleviates stress from families who may need the help. As SOFI is a Dripping Springsonly program, she said the goal is to help everyone know his or her neighbors.

They also try to “eliminate any reason or obstacle” as to why a child cannot have a healthy meal during the summer. Oftentimes, parents who need help

DSHS grad chosen Texas for D.C. internship Crossword

STAFF REPORT

A recent Dripping Springs High graduate was selected to take part in a 2017 internship where she’ll be an integral part of the Legislative Affairs office at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Kristina Dickinson, a 2015 Dripping Springs High alumna, was selected for the internship, which will take place this summer. Dickinson currently is an international studies and political science double major at Texas A&M University.

Dickinson is also one of only 21 students selected for a policy internship through the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP) at Texas A&M. Her duties while in Washington will be monitoring legislation, attending hearings and briefings, preparing reports and researching policy issues for senior staff members.

Dickinson is the daughter of Lynne Dickinson, who is the Dripping Springs Ranch Park coordinator.

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The program is in its 17th year of sending students to Washington D.C. to work in policy-related organizations.

Since its inception, almost 700 A&M students have worked in D.C. in the program. Each student receives course credit for his or her internship, as well as a housing scholarship.

ARWA: Bill for water signed

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entity still has representatives on the Alliance Regional Water Authority Board so even though they don’t have to go through city council we still have representation there.”

Ruge and Webster maintained that residents won’t really even notice the change, but said the work the authority is trying to do would not have changed if the bill had not been passed.

“The passage of this bill doesn’t change the outcome,” Webster said.

“The work that they’re (ARWA) doing is going to bring us the water that the people in the region

must go to a food pantry, which may only be open during the workday.

Every summer, the organization collects 1,400 bags. In the first summer, SOFI helped feed 187 children in Dripping Springs.

Through the first three weeks of summer 2017, SOFI has served over 198 children.

Word of mouth and friends telling friends of the program has led to the increase in numbers.

What goes into the bags, however, isn’t the normal fare of chips and soft drinks.

SOFI focuses on providing healthy meals to families. McNutt said a food list is sent out that ensures the program feeds families “real food and helps them grow.” Every Sunday, the program purchases perishable food, such as fresh produce or yogurt.

The program tries to add foods that aren’t budget friendly for some families, but are healthy.

Ramen noodles or pop tarts, McNutt said, are not options.

“We try to provide food that is healthy and might allow a kid to try a food they may never have had before,” McNutt said.

McNutt said the program needs approximately $1,000 per week to purchase the perishable food for the program. When it’s all said and done, the program goes through $25,000 in operating costs.

But SOFI goes far beyond just offering food.

McNutt said the program also guides people to other resources that may be needed.

Trying to meet the need of the community, but also create fellowship, is the goal.

“So much of what we do is for that reason, to not only meet the physical and emotional, but also the spiritual need,” McNutt said.

will be using for the next 50 years.”

Webster, who previously worked for Governor Rick Perry for five years, said residents “shouldn’t read anything” into the two-plus week long delay for Abbott to sign the bill.

Webster said Abbott likes to read all the proposed bills himself instead of relying on staff, which was the reason for the delay.

The News-Dispatch reached out to Graham Moore, executive director of the ARWA, for comment, but was unable to obtain a response prior to press time.

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Sports Dripping Springs softball leader named state coach of the year

BY MOSES LEOS III

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Dripping Springs head softball coach Wade Womack hugs his wife, Brenda, after the Tigers’ regional final victory over Richmond Foster in Weimar last month. Womack was named the Texas Girls Coaches Assocation Class 5A-6A coach of the year.

After leading the Dripping Springs Tigers back to the UIL state softball tournament for the first time in six years, head coach Wade Womack was named as the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) 5A-6A Coach of the Year.

Womack, who has helmed the Tigers ever since taking over for Keith Tuck, received the award after the Tigers finished with a 35-9 overall mark in 2017.

During his 20-plus year career, Womack has won 382 career games, which places him in the top 20 of the most winningest coaches in softball in Texas, according to the TGCA. Prior to coaching at Dripping Springs, Womack was the head coach at Medina Valley High in

During his 20-plus year career, Coach Womack has won 382 career games, which places him in the top 20 of the most winningest coaches in softball in Texas, according to the TGCA.

Castroville, where he led the Panthers to the 2007 UIL Class 4A state championship.

In addition, Womack was selected to helm the TGCA 5A-6A blue team in the annual TGCA All-Star game, which will be played July 12 at the Noack Sports Complex in Austin.

Joining Womack will be Tiger Riley Dunn, who batted .328 and had 43 hits and 23 RBI’s during the course of the season.

On June 14, two Dripping Springs seniors played in the 2017 Austin Area Softball All-Star game at Westlake High.

Dripping Springs pitcher Kiele Miller and first baseman Haley Odell were two of six Hays County players who made up the South team.

Joining them were Hays High seniors Lulu and Maria Arroyo, Lehman High senior Alyssa Martinez and San Marcos senior Olivia Lantigua.

Tigers rank 6th in Lone Star Cup The 2017 Lone Star Cup Standings *via uiltexas.org

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Top: Dripping Springs sophomore Ryann Campbell (right) hugs her sister, senior Sydney Cambell prior to the Tigers’ playoff game against the Austin Maroons. Below left: Dripping Springs Tiger senior Sydney Cole sprints toward the finish line as competitors follow behind at the UIL Class 5A state cross country meet in Round Rock in November 2016. Below right: Michael Kane, Dripping Springs head volleyball coach (left) and Marisa Parks, Dripping Springs girls athletic coordinator, hold the 2016 26-5A championship trophy claimed by the Tiger volleyball team.

BY MOSES LEOS III Success on the field, in the classroom and on the stage in 2017 pulled Dripping Springs High School to the top 10 of the UIL Class 5A Lone Star Cup standings.

The Lone Star Cup, according to the UIL website, is awarded annually to six

high schools in each classification, which ranges from 1A to 6A. Dripping Springs finished the season with 67 points, which placed them in a tie for 6th place with Amarillo. The Lone Star Cup standings will be finalized in July.

In sports, Dripping

Springs claimed district championships in volleyball, football, boys and girls swimming, boys track and softball this season. Dripping Springs’ cross country and softball teams’ reached state this year, while Tiger wrestling and swimming had several individuals compete at the state meet.

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Tennis player Jayci Goldsmith claimed the 5A state championship this springs.

In the theater, Dripping Springs’ One-Act Play placed third in the area round of competition in 2017 with their program, “The Marowitz Hamlet.”

The Tigers reached area after top-tier performances

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Dallas Highland Park

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Frisco Wakeland

84

2 Grapevine

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4 Aledo

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5 Prosper

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6 Amarillo

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Dripping Springs

8 Manvel

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Cedar Park

64

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Canyon Randall

63

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Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill

63

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San Antonio Alamo Heights

61

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College Station

58

14 Austin

57

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Port Neches-Groves

54

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Richmond Foster

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15 Brownsville

Veterans Memorial

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Leander Rouse

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Lewisville The Colony

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Mansfield Legacy

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at the district and bi-district competitions. Milo Tucker was named the best actor, while two other students were named to the all-star cast.

Multiple Dripping Springs students garnered top honors in the academic field, with five Tigers reaching the state competition in

Speech and Debate. Dripping Springs took first and second place in the district CX debate meet.

Three students qualified for the UIL state competitions in science and writing, while the BEST robotics team took 15th out of 72 teams at the UIL state robotics competition.

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Denise Maupin (far right), Stephanie Murray and Haley Fowell all dance to the beat during Saturday’s From the Ashes benefit concert at The Waters Point in Wimberley.

Cypress Creek Continued from pg. 1

and Botello both fundraised to help get employees of the ill-fated restaurant back on their feet.

Giles said the motivation was to assist those employees who counted on a paycheck from the cafe to support their families.

“When this place burned, it wasn’t just some small town restaurant, it really was the livelihood of some people,” Giies said.

After talking with two other servers, Giles thought the idea of a benefit concert was a “great idea.” She reached out to many of the musicians who played at the cafe, who also lost a place to perform their craft.

Giles said as soon as Botello heard about the concert, he “jumped in with both feet.” Botello said the goal is to help those who needed assistance going from one job to another.

“It’s a great opportunity to be part of this community. We’re all family. We truly are,” Botello said.

Haley Fowell, who has worked at Cypress Creek since 2014, said owners Randy and Trish Uselton were immediately worried about their employees, rather than themselves.

“They were worried about us, it speaks to who they are as people,” Fowell said.

Getting businesses and vendors to take part in

“We’re a tight knit community ... Whenever something weird like this happens, we come together.”

– Jay Bachmann, co-owner of the Back Porch and Tavern

the event wasn’t a difficult proposition, Giles said.

People jumped at the chance of assisting the concert, whether as food vendors or musicians.

Giles said the community has rallied together and they wanted to help.

Wimberley Mayor Mac McCullough, who is also the co-owner of the Wimberley Cafe on the square, said businesses helping the event are “another example of what we like to do in Wimberley.”

McCullough said he couldn’t think of a better reason than to help support “what Randy and Trish contributed to the community.

He cited the success Cypress Creek had on business in the square.

McCullough said business on the square rose by 10 percent when Cypress Creek opened its doors.

Help for Cypress Creek employees has also come from area businesses, which have taken them in and offered them a chance to work again.

Jay Bachmann, co-owner of the Back Porch and Tavern, said Cypress Creek was the “crown jewel” on top of Wimberley, where many in the community hang out.

As a result, Bachmann, along with fellow co-owner Jody Merritt, brought in eight former employees of the Cypress Creek Café. The idea was to give anyone who needs a job employment once again.

“We’re a tight knit community,” Bachmann said.

“Whenever something weird like this happens, we come together.”

Revelers who attended the event also had some connection to the café. Wimberley resident Adam Merritt said he has done graphic design for Cypress Creek’s crawfish boil in 2008. Since then, Merritt retains fond memories of the café as the community hangout.

But he also has seen how the community comes together in times of crises – something Wimberley residents have done time and again over the course of the last four years.

“We’re one big family,” Merritt said. “When bad things happen, we come together as a community and help out. It’s the Wimberley way.”

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