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Celebrating Valentine’s in the Drip

Celebrating Valentine’s in the Drip

No matter whom you want to celebrate with, Dripping Springs has a number of opportunities for Valentine’s Day. Ranging from free events to expensive dinners, venues across the area have options at every price point throughout the weekend of love. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

Early primary voting starts on Valentine’s Day

Early primary voting starts on Valentine’s Day

Early voting in the March 1 primary begins on Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 25. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

Commissioners discuss COVID relief funding

Commissioners discuss COVID relief funding

During Tuesday's Hays County Commissioners Court meeting, the court had a discussion surrounding a resolution related to the county's use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

DSHS orchestra students qualify for State

DSHS orchestra students qualify for State

Three Dripping Springs High School students have qualified for the UIL Orchestra State Solo and Ensemble Contest. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

Winter comes to Dripping Springs

Winter comes to Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs and the surrounding Hill Country were hit with a layer of ice last week, shutting down roads and businesses alike. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

County urges residents to spay, neuter pets during awareness month

County urges residents to spay, neuter pets during awareness month

With the regional animal shelter at capacity, the Hays County Commissioners Court proclaimed this February as Spay-Neuter Awareness Month. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

Celebrating Black History Month in Hays County

Celebrating Black History Month in Hays County

Efforts continue to be made towards diversity and inclusion in Dripping Springs and surrounding Hays County. Most recently, the Hays County Commissioners Court declared February 2022 as Black History Month in Hays County. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

Life begins in 6A: DSHS moving up in classification into district full of stiff competion

Life begins in 6A: DSHS moving up in classification into district full of stiff competion

The long-awaited day has arrived. At 9 a.m. on February 3, the UIL unveiled the fate of all the members in Texas for the next two school years. All the speculation of what district you would be in became known. All the coaches in Texas found out as the district alignments were listed on the website. At that time coaches could start working on their schedules or start thinking about moving. The UIL selections can determine just how successful a school will likely be. Still, schedules cannot be chiseled in stone until the period for taking care of protests has finished. 02/10/2022 12:00 AM

Wedding Showcase

Wedding Showcase

Dripping Springs hosted its annual wedding showcase this past weekend allowing wedding parties of all shapes and sizes to discover the Wedding Capital of Texas®. 02/03/2022 12:00 AM

DSHS Debate wins district

DSHS Debate wins district

The Dripping Springs High School CX Debate team captured the District 26-5A title for the second consecutive year. 02/03/2022 12:00 AM

Two proposed amendments on May ballot

Two proposed amendments on May ballot

Voters who go to the polls for municipal and school board elections on May 7 will also be asked to decide on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. 02/03/2022 12:00 AM

Chamber CEO graduates from national leadership training program

Chamber CEO graduates from national leadership training program

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Susan Kimball, IOM, President/CEO, of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours towards the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE), certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. 02/03/2022 12:00 AM