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The application period is open for the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grant program. An estimated total of $30 million in grant funding is available. These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to veterans. Applications for these grants will be accepted until December 4, 2023, at 5 p.m.

The Hays County Food Bank works hard to tackle food insecurity year round, and this holiday season is no different. The Food Bank is providing residents in need with the ingredients necessary to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at home. As some food distribution got underway Monday with a call out for volunteers to pitch in this season, the Hays County Commissioners Court recently proclaimed November 2023 as “Turkeys Tackling Hunger Month.”

On November 8, 2023, Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith presented Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs with $1,500,000 courtesy of the 2020 Parks and Open Space Bond. This check was used to cover the mortgage payoff and fund various site improvements. Commissioner Smith and Patriots’ Hall Founding Board Member, Kathryn Chandler, celebrated the accomplishment by touring the construction sites of the future gathering hall and wellness center.

With interest in competitive robotics booming, Dripping Springs is about to be home to a new team, “Recoil Robotics”, mentored by a group of local teachers and professionals with combined experience exceeding four decades in the FIRST Robotics Competition and over 100 years in education and industry. Membership is open to all interested 14- to 18 year olds in the local area, regardless of school affiliation, providing an opportunity for homeschooled or private school students from Dripping Springs, Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Buda and Wimberley to design, build and program robots to play in FIRST Robotics Competition events.

November 1-30 Dripping Springs Farmers Market

Hays County to conduct POD site exercise

On the sunny, extremely hot days of our Central Texas summers, we all realize how much we value our trees. In addition to their beauty, trees provide welcome shade and have a cooling effect on our atmosphere. Planting a tree is one of the more costly additions to our landscapes, so we need to follow best practices to achieve our goal of a healthy tree.

The Greater San Marcos Partnership, the regional economic development organization for Hays and Caldwell Counties, announced Mike Kamerlander as its new president and CEO.

Open house meeting planned to share information, receive public comments

A total of 98 current Dripping Springs High School students received recognition from the College Board for their performances on Advanced Placement exams administered in the spring of 2023.

with the Dripping Springs Community Library

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday, Nov. 7, to approve a partnership with the Blanco River Regional Recovery Team, establishing a housing stability program for Hays County citizens.