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City applies for increase in wastewater capacity

City applies for increase in wastewater capacity

The city of Dripping Springs has requested an amendment to its Texas Land Application Permit with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that, if approved, would increase its wastewater capacity by 110,000 gallons per day. 01/27/2022 12:00 AM

County rental assistance moves forward following $772K funding loss

County rental assistance moves forward following $772K funding loss

After an unsuccessful effort to solicit an outside firm to manage the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to handle the program inhouse by hiring a program manager and several staff members. 01/27/2022 12:00 AM

Wedding Capital of Texas Showcase returns

Wedding Capital of Texas Showcase returns

Dripping Springs is hosting its annual wedding showcase once again, inviting couples, wedding parties and families to discover the Wedding Capital of Texas® at Dripping Springs Distilling’s Distiller’s Hall. 01/27/2022 12:00 AM

Volunteers needed for count of homeless population

Volunteers needed for count of homeless population

Volunteers are currently needed to assist with collecting data for the annual point-in-time (PIT) count regarding the homeless population in Hays County. The count is set to take place on Jan. 27 at the San Marcos Public Library. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

Newmark celebrates grand opening of model home with DS Chamber of Commerce

Newmark celebrates grand opening of model home with DS Chamber of Commerce

Newmark Homes debuted its newest model in Headwaters with a ribbon cutting last week, bringing its total number of communities in the Austin market to four. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

Civic Club’s spring events kick off Jan. 20

Civic Club’s spring events kick off Jan. 20

Nearly 50 activities are scheduled to kick off the 2022 Spring Events hosted by the Wimberley Community Civic Club on January 20 including some events in Dripping Springs. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

Dozen of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Dozen of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers. Most school districts planned to reopen on Tuesday following the MLK holiday. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

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DSHS students recognized at state level

DSHS students recognized at state level

Last week was a big week for Dripping Springs High School, with a total of ten students attaining state recognition at three extracurricular competitions. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

Mobile therapy clinic opens in brick and mortar

Mobile therapy clinic opens in brick and mortar

Fortis Therapy Center, a physical therapy nonprofit, has opened its first inperson clinic in Frog Pond Business Park. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

Stolen dog returned, thanks to social media

Stolen dog returned, thanks to social media

A stolen truck with a dog inside. A plea for help on Facebook. A chase down Highway 290. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

League of Women Voters of Hays County to host candidate forums

League of Women Voters of Hays County to host candidate forums

In February the League of Women Voters of Hays County will hold virtual candidate forums for Texas State Senate 25 & Texas State Rep District 45, County Judge, Justices of the Peace Precincts 2 and 5, and County Commissioners 2 and 4. These events can be viewed in live webinars with the candidates or from recordings on the Hays County League website. No registration required; simply click on the link provided below. The event schedule can also be accessed on the lwvhaysco.com site and the Hays League of Women Voters’ Facebook page. 01/20/2022 12:00 AM