Horseshoe Bay Citizens Academy graduates 18th class
Horseshoe Bay’s 18th Citizens Academy class at its graduation ceremony April 9, 2026. Courtesy photo. Pictured are: Patricia Neal (left), David Wright, Krista Fergason, Layla Maus, Ed Wattenbarger, Margie Smith, Katherine Wattenbarger, Cindy Ziervogel, Robert Ziervogel, Kenneth Baird, Joni Lee, Kathryn Baird, and Leslie Vandivier. Not pictured are Susan Pierce and Kevin Vandivier.
Horseshoe Bay’s Dottie Anderson Citizens Academy graduated its 18th class during a ceremony on April 9.
The nine-week program meets Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. and introduces residents to city operations, including City Council, finances and the fire department. Since the academy’s inception, 235 residents have participated.
Graduates received certificates signed by the mayor and a jacket or vest with the city logo.
“Participating in the Horseshoe Bay Citizen Academy gave us a deeper appreciation for how our
city operates and the dedicated people behind it,” Kenneth and Kathryn Baird, members of the 18th academy class, said in a media release. “It’s a valuable experience that really connects you to your community and helps you understand the services that keep everything running smoothly.”
Residents interested in participating can apply online and be placed on a waitlist for the fall 2026 session, or registration is open for spring 2027. Preference is given to full-time Horseshoe Bay residents.