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KZSM—Fight Lung Cancer with Us This Saturday

This Saturday, May 4, join your friends and family from throughout the Hill Country, along with some of our KZSM radio personalities, at Bobcat Stadium for the Texas Two-Step. Beginning at 7 a.m., this American Lung Association Fundraiser combines two signature events, the Fight for Air Climb and the Lung Force Walk. For the Fight for Air Climb, community members test their skills and climb a timed course with over 1,200 steps. The event is designed for every type of climber, from beginner to competitor. The oneto- three-mile Lung Force Walk is open to everyone, including parents with strollers.

Juneteenth Foundation to postpone Gala, continue other festivities

The Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. has postponed the GALA as part of the Juneteenth festivities for this year. The time and place will be announced at a later date. All is not lost though as the rest of the events are still on as planned. June 7 is the fourth annual Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, located at 715 Valley Street. There will be catfish, hush puppies, beans, coleslaw and trimmings to go. June 13 will be the Cake Auction, organized by Rose Brooks. The time and location are to be announced at a later date. June 14 and 15 is the BBQ Cook-off at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, which will feature BBQ, beverages, vendors, kids activities, arts and crafts, music and a silent auction. June 19 is the federal holiday celebration at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, and the time will be announced at a later date. June 15 is the fourth annual Unity Walk. The setup is at 8:30 a.m. at the MLK Drive and LBJ Drive Crosswalk, located at 200 South LBJ Drive. The walk starts at 9 a.m. and goes through the historic neighborhoods and ends at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center.

Moe Johnson Running with Moe

Moe Johnson Running with Moe

What drinks are the best for runners

One of my morning rituals is a cup of coffee. Talking with other people it seems that I am not alone drinking a morning cup of coffee to start the day. The primary reason given by people is that it “wakes them up.” For these coffee drinkers, the first cup of coffee in the morning acts as a stimulant to be wide awake and ready to meet the challenges of the day. The primary ingredient in coffee that seems to trigger this response is caffeine. There are some studies that promote coffee as a way to keep active over a longer period of time. For marathon runners that is exactly what they are looking for. It got to the point that too much coffee [caffeine] was a banned substance in the Olympic drug protocol restrictions.

District Champs

Pitcher and batter Saylor Martinez takes to bat during Hill Country Christian’s game in Wimberley. The Rams captured their fifth district championship since 2019.
Submitted photo by Matt Norman

District Champs

The 2024 Hill Country Christian Rams softball team photo. The Rams will play in the Area Round of the TAPPS Division IV playoffs.
Submitted photo by Matt Norman

District Champs

Sonora Hill throws the ball in the Rams softball game in Wimberley. The Rams are lead by a young core of freshman and sophomore leading another district championship for Hill Country Christian.
Submitted photo by Matt Norman

District Champs

Rams capture fifth district championship since 2019

Common misconceptions about ‘Rape Kits’ according to HCWC

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. The following article is the final article of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. Locally, HCWC served 616 community members that experienced sexual assault or abuse and 899 children that suffered abuse and their protective caregivers.

KELLY STONE EDUCATOR, COMEDIAN, WRITER
KELLY STONE EDUCATOR, COMEDIAN, WRITER

Sharing histories, telling new stories honors the life and purpose of an antique writing desk

Dear Readers, I moved into a new apartment with virtually nothing—no bed, no towels, nothing for cooking, nothing to sit on… I had sevenish suitcases stuffed with clothes, books, photos, costumes, tote bags, hats and office supplies, but I was without anything to actually furnish my apartment.

Maxwell Fire Department Firecracker Golf Tournament
Maxwell Fire Department Firecracker Golf Tournament
Maxwell Fire Department Firecracker Golf Tournament
Maxwell Fire Department Firecracker Golf Tournament

Pictured are: Maxwell Fire Department members Mark Kirk (Operations Manager), Captain Buddy Vickery, Captain Christopher Collins, Chief Cadet Lockhart High School; Gary Job Corps Security Cadets: Thomas Bustos, Lizeth Marcos, Anthonio Garcia, Jaylen Wright, Zoe Ayala, Louis Collins, Instructor Capt. Jerrod Haegele; BBQ Team, Texas Farm Bureau Caldwell County: Mike Tateand Aubrey Voight; and BlueBonnet Electric Team: Josh Coy, Shane Mathison, Garrett Gutierrez and Jo Anna Gilland.
Photo submitted by Gary Job Corps

Maxwell Fire Department Firecracker Golf Tournament

The Maxwell Fire Department hosted its inaugural Firecracker Golf Tournament benefiting fallen firefighters and the Maxwell Fire Department. Sixteen teams participated in the competition at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle. Security cadets from the Gary Job Corps Center under Captain Jerrod Haegele assisted with the setup and game monsee itoring.

Alternative Lawn Care
Alternative Lawn Care
Alternative Lawn Care

The Price Center incorporates native-plants landscaping, using a variety of wildflowers to attract pollinators such as Red Admiral butterflies (top photo) and bees.
Photo by Celeste Cook

Alternative Lawn Care

Converting to a native landscape is easier than you think

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