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This spring, Dripping Springs turned its focus to one of its most prominent industries: alcohol.

Thanks to the steady increase in the growth and popularity of the Dripping Springs Farmers Market, the city of Dripping Springs expanded its market twice this year: first, by moving its location and, second, by adding a second market day.

December 28

with the Dripping Springs Community Library

High temperatures and dry conditions resulted in months of drought this year, concerning conservation agencies, water utility companies and water users throughout the Hill Country.

The City of Dripping Springs has been designated as a Bird City by Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, partners in the Bird City Texas initiative. The City of Dripping Springs received the certification recognizing its efforts to ensure birds, wildlife and people thrive in its community.

Dry summer months led to a series of fires throughout Dripping Springs and beyond this year, burning over 1,500 acres, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Trace Young, Dripping Springs basketball

The strongest Arctic cold front of the season is expected to sweep through Central Texas this week, bringing single-digit temperatures and below-zero wind chills to the area.

In final ratings from the Texas Education Agency, Dripping Springs ISD received the rating of “Meets Standard” and a letter grade “C” on the 2021-2022 Texas Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas report.

For the third consecutive year, Rooster Springs Elementary and its counselors Karey Carroll and Kimberlee Guerrero have garnered the prestigious CREST (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas) award by the Texas School Counselor Association for the 2022-23 school year.

The Greater San Marcos Partnership is set to host its annual Economic Outlook at the beginning of 2023.