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January 31

A new commercial development on Fitzhugh Road continues to attract the focus of Dripping Springs residents and activists due to concerns the project could affect local waterways.

Though one can hope to never be in a situation in which blood donations are needed, it is a very real possibility for any person. If that day ever arises, it's blood donations from community members that will contribute to a life saved.

Man sentenced to 60 years for intent to distribute fentanyl

For anyone buying a house in the past several years, the price tag as well as the ins and outs of market dynamics can be intimidating. For one who is curious exactly what those numbers were in the past year compared to 2022, rhe Austin Board of Realtors Dec. 2023 and Year-End Central Texas Housing Market Report will provide that information for all of the five counties in the Greater Austin area.

Good old fashioned police work and forensics are a tried and true means of solving a crime. However, sometimes those tactics aren’t enough to do so.

January 24

Dripping Springs’ Cub Scout Pack 4 hosted its Pinewood Derby event over the weekend at Sycamore Springs Elementary School.

The November Constitutional Amendment election led to changes in property taxes that had delayed tax statements for the year, but statements are now available online, paper copies have been mailed and are starting to arrive to homeowners. According to Hays County Officials, the tax office is working now on transferring escrow (prepayments) to the 2023 tax bills.

Dripping Springs High School senior Drew Darilek was named to the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band after his performance at the Area E auditions on Saturday at Westlake High School.

Hays County, along with the cities of Dripping Springs, Wimberly, Kyle, Buda, Mountain City, Niederwald and Woodcreek, as well as the village of Bear Creek, will be offering two open house meetings to solicit public input on the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Research promotes wastewater reuse to end water insecurity