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Texas grid faces long winter after failed attempt at power changes

Texas grid faces long winter after failed attempt at power changes

After saying there was an “unacceptable” risk of a power grid emergency during a strong winter storm, the Texas grid operator's plan to prepare the state better for extreme winter weather failed to take off this fall. 12/07/2023 12:00 AM

Dripping Springs shines at Christmas on Mercer

Dripping Springs shines at Christmas on Mercer

Christmas officially kicked off in Dripping Springs with the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 at dusk. 12/07/2023 12:00 AM

Sophomore named MaxPreps Volleyball All-American

Sophomore named MaxPreps Volleyball All-American

Dripping Springs High School sophomore Henley Anderson has been named derclassmen and nine from the state of Texas to be named an All-American. 12/07/2023 12:00 AM

Hays County's Annual Blessing of the Bells returns

Hays County's Annual Blessing of the Bells returns

Hays County's Annual Blessing of the Bells returns 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Texas State to host presidential debate

Texas State to host presidential debate

Texas State University, located in southwest Hays County, will host one of the four planned national Presidential Debates during the upcoming General Election in 2024. 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

County Updates

County celebrates employees years of service 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Crystal Springs celebrates new display room

Crystal Springs celebrates new display room

Crystal Springs Custom Pools held a ribboncutting event earlier this month with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce at their new showroom located on U.S. Highway 290. 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

November 29 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Local nonprofit secures 12th Guinness World Record

Local nonprofit secures 12th Guinness World Record

Thousands of Austin dogs and their owners fetched a 12th Guinness World Record at the 23rd Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk and Expo earlier this month, securing the win with a 15-foot Purina dog bowl. 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Graham enters race for County Constable

Graham enters race for County Constable

Dave Graham has filed to be on the ballot for Hays County Constable, Precinct 4, in the March 5th Republican Primary election. 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Minnick announces canidacy for Precinct 3 Commissioners Court

Minnick announces canidacy for Precinct 3 Commissioners Court

Rebecca Minnick has announced her candidacy for Hays County Commissioner for Precinct 3, which includes the cities of Wimberley and Woodcreek and portions of San Marcos, Kyle, Dripping Springs and Driftwood. 11/30/2023 12:00 AM

Metro Austin first for state’s fastest population growth

Metro Austin first for state’s fastest population growth

Karen Brooks Harper & Ayden Runnels The Texas Tribune 11/30/2023 12:00 AM