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WBNA Silent Auction Donations Needed

Seems like the WBNA Silent Auction comes up quicker each year! The annual auction is our BIG fundraiser and takes place during the WB MUD 4th Fest celebration. Monies raised help support the various WBNA community events: the Easter Egg Hunt, National Night Out, Pumpkin Painting and our participation in WB MUD Halloween Trunk or Treat, and the crafts at Luminary Fest as well as on-going town hall meetings and community seminars.

Donating to the WBNA Silent Auction is a GREAT way to promote your business and give back to our community! We are seeking donations of merchandise, gift cards, themed baskets, and service certificates. Valuable exposure for your business includes two weeks on our amazing auction website and a place at the live auction on July 4th. The online auction has a rotating featured item section along with item details and links to your website. Plus there’s a special “Thank You” section in the September issue of our newsletter. If you have items or services to donate please email us at silentauction@wbna.us

Along with support from our local businesses, services and local area attractions, we would LOVE donations from community friends and family. Over the years donations from neighbors’ have helped create some awesome gift baskets! Do you have gently used or new items to clear out? Please contact us with your treasures! Unique items are what make the auction so special.

We have already begun accepting donations. Don’t miss the DEADLINES: Items to be included in the online auction must be received by June 22. Live auction donations will be gratefully accepted through June 30. Please contact Margaret Sufke, 512-341-0428, with any specific questions.

Volunteers Needed:

We are seeking event volunteers to help solicit items, prepare the baskets and/or work the auction. If you have any empty baskets leftover from last year, we’d love to have them! Please email us at silentauction@wbna.us and watch for the link to the event volunteer site.

Travis County Sheriff’s Office
Wells Branch Community Town Hall

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:30pm
WB Community Center
2106 Klattenhoff Drive

Please join your friends and neighbors for an engaging community dialogue with Sheriff Sally Hernandez, Captain Scott Crowe and the TCSO East Command Staff. Officers from the TCSO staff are anxious to hear from the Wells Branch neighborhood. The WBNA team provided a list of current “hot topics” and Travis County Deputies are ready to address all your concerns.

  • TCSO East Command Patrol Overview
  • Reporting Nuisance & Safety Incidents
  • Traffic and Parking Issues
  • Encampments & Unsheltered Population Mental Health Response

TCSO staff members will be listening to community members’ concerns and taking questions from the audience. There will be educational handouts and fun takeaways for the kiddos. The WBNA will be preparing a list of questions prior to the event. We encourage folks to submit their questions or concerns to info@WBNA.US and enter TCSO May 2026 Town Hall in the subject line. Light refreshments will be served.

Wells Branch Democrats to Host House District 50 Primary Straw Poll

February Meeting: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 1:00pm
Wells Branch Recreation Center | 3000 Shoreline Dr. | Yoga Room

The Wells Branch Democrats Club will host an in-person straw poll for the Texas House District 50 Democratic Primary on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Wells Branch Recreation Center, located at 3000 Shoreline Drive. The event will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and is open to all interested community members who want to engage directly with the candidates and the democratic process.

This straw poll is designed to give voters an early opportunity to hear from the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for House District 50 and to express their preference ahead of the official primary election. The program will begin with brief introductions and short remarks from each participating candidate, allowing attendees to hear directly about priorities, values, and vision for representing the district at the Texas Capitol. Following the candidate remarks, attendees will cast their votes in the straw poll, with results announced before the conclusion of the event.

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Wells Branch VOTES!

Primary Election Day is March 3 • Early voting begins February 17 and runs through February 27 • Elected Officials need to know that Wells Branch is a Voting Community • Not only is it your RIGHT, it is your RESPONSIBILITY • Arm yourself with knowledge • Get informed • Then VOTE!

Important Joint Primary Dates:

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WBNA Annual Board Update & Election

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6:30pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff
To be followed by the 2026 Primary Candidate Meet and Greet at 7:00pm

The WBNA Board consists of seven members, each serving a two year term. Even numbered places are elected during even years; odd numbered places in odd years. This year places 2, 4, and 6 are up for re-election. As governed by the WBNA Bylaws, roles vacated prior to the election may be filled by appointees and confirmed at the annual election. We are seeking active volunteers for board positions and any Wells Branch resident may join the board, regardless of being in or out of the MUD district or in a separate HOA.

All Wells Branch residents are invited and encouraged to attend the 2026 general meeting. Your WBNA membership must be current in order to vote in the election or run for office. You may join online at: https://wbna.us/membership/  It’s quick and easy! Please be sure and enter a valid email address. Continue reading WBNA Annual Board Update & Election →

WBNA Board Elections & Business Meeting

WBNA General Meeting:
2026 Candidate Meet & Greet
Thursday, February 19 | 6:30-8:30pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff Dr.

You are INVITED to join us! The WBNA hosts a yearly general meeting to reaffirm our commitment to the community as a Wells Branch Community Service Group. We typically hold a short business meeting prior to the main event. Both meetings are open to the public.  We hope to see you there!

WBNA Board Elections & Business Meeting: 6:30-7:00pm
  • Brief business review and highlights from 2025
  • Board Member introductions & acknowledgements
  • Annual elections: 3 board positions are open

We welcome community involvement. Current WBNA

members are eligible to vote during the general election and nominations for Board Members will be taken from the floor.

General Meeting: 2026 Candidate Meet & Greet: 7:00-8:30pm

From 7:00pm on, we’ll host an Open Meet & Greet with local candidates in the upcoming primary elections. At the time of publication, we were still confirming local race candidates. WBNA.us will be updated with attendees before the event. A Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Information Booth will be staffed and we’ll have a WBNA welcome table, calendar sales, membership drive & volunteer recruitment on hand as well. Light refreshments will be served.

Please make plans to join us and learn how you can help support our wonderful Wells Branch community.

A friendly reminder, It’s time once again!  2026 WBNA Membership Dues are DUE

As 2026 ramps up, please take a minute to consider your commitment to the WBNA. Your membership is an investment in our wonderful community. All funds collected are returned directly to the neighborhood through our traditional events, educational, and civic programs. The annual membership drive begins each year at our National Night Out event and continues through February when the board election concludes.

It’s worth noting that the WBNA organization is a true “labor of love” and operates as a community service group through a network of dedicated volunteers. Without that dedication, community support, and the monies raised through dues and donations, the WBNA would cease to function. Your annual “pledge” to support this valuable neighborhood group takes the form of a voluntary membership. Continue reading A friendly reminder, It’s time once again! 2026 WBNA Membership Dues are DUE →