News

February 8

The Hays County Commissioners Court issued three proclamations during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Kent and Karen Killough are found standing with the ponies. It’s a Sunday afternoon, and they are celebrating their youngest child’s birthday. A cream-colored horse with a mane dyed in rainbow colors develops a line fifteen kids deep. There are giggles and laughter from around the property, including a nearby playscape where a small group are playing tag.

The Dripping Springs Women’s Club will host Pct. 4 Deputy Constable David Graham at its upcoming luncheon to discuss personal safety.

Large parts of Central Texas experienced significant ice accumulation — leading to multiple governmental agencies making disaster declarations — after a winter storm blew through the Hill Country last week.

Nine Dripping Springs High School senior student- athletes signed National Letters of Intent on Monday, Feb. 6 to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. A total of 24 students from the Class of 2023 have now signed NLIs.

More than 20 Dripping Springs ISD stu- • dents earned honors in various breeds and classes • at the 2023 Hays County Livestock Show at Drip- • ping Springs Ranch Park.

Dripping Springs ISD will hold a “State of the District” presentation for parents and community members next week.

Rally calls for release of footage in fatal shooting of Joshua Wright

The Hays County Local Health Department recently engaged Initium Health, a Denver-based healthcare consulting firm, to conduct a community health assessment.