Greetings, Woodcreekers!

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend, spending time with friends and family during the unofficial transition from summer to autumn. Rodeos and cookouts inevitably give way to school activities, shorter days, and (hopefully) chillier nights.

Woodcreek’s end-of-summer bash at Camp Young Judaea is coming up on September 14th… read on for all the details of this much-anticipated family festival. And this month, we’re introducing a newsletter series called “Tree Talk,” featuring many of the trees and plants found throughout Woodcreek, written by Shannon Suberbielle-Claussen.

Some other items of note this month:

• We’re making great progress on the improvements at Creekside Park! The new ADA-compliant public restroom facility and the rainwater collection system are nearing completion. The park may temporarily close before its anticipated completion in October, so keep an eye on your inbox for the latest updates.

• The City Hall remodel is also nearing completion. It features several technology upgrades and ADA improvements that bring our city up to code. We plan to host an open house in October.

• At a special Council meeting, the city voted to participate in the Texas Public Utility Commission’s administrative process with Aqua Texas regarding their proposed rate increases. By intervening, we can collectively advocate with other municipalities and non-governmental organizations. We will schedule a public comment session as the process unfolds.

• Join me this evening at the Lions Club Community Forum on “The Wimberley Flood - Progress Since 2015 and the Road Ahead,” from 6-7pm at the Community Center. The seminar brings together local leaders, experts, and residents to discuss flood preparedness and response.

• The November 4th election ballot is set! Two candidates have declared for Mayor: Debra Hines and Linnea Bailey. Four residents are running for an at-large City Council position: Krista Richardson, Ryan Lynch, Linda Swedberg, and Jose Tomo. Candidates are listed in the order they were drawn for the ballot. Read more about election details here.

• The City Council is completing its budget process for fiscal year 2025-26. Our budget going forward reflects a no-new-revenue property tax rate.

• Hats off to Tatum Davis, from Girl Scout Troop 1699, who made a presentation on pollinators at our August 13 meeting. She provided expert guidance and tips for creating a Monarch Waystation that supports pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies, through informed plant selection, proper care, and practical habitat management. Check out her excellent presentation! And stop by the waystation she created in Augusta Park for her Girl Scout Gold Award.

Finally, if you haven’t already, please sign up for alerts on our website. It’s an easy way to keep informed about Woodcreek happenings. And while we appreciate phone calls and emails, the most efficient and trackable way to provide feedback is by using one of our online forms. These forms allow us to be more responsive to your needs and provide the most efficient and trackable way to report issues and provide feedback.

Thanks as always, and enjoy your fall.

Jeff Rasco

Mayor