News

The Hays County Commissioners Court officially approved a five-year contract with Neighborhood Defender Services, Inc. to provide indigent defense in Hays County.

Local business initiative takes over Dripping Springs for the week

November 23

Camille Carson recognized a problem and knew she had to do something. For that, she earned the everlasting gratitude of Taini, a sixyear- old Arabian mix that Carson picked up at a low-end horse auction.

A policy limiting the intake of community cats into shelters is under review by Hays County officials.

Ledge Stone Dental Care celebrated its recent opening with a ribbon cutting last week, sponsored by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

The Hays County Historical Commission is accepting applications for membership through Friday, Dec. 16. Members are appointed by the Hays County Commissioners Court.

Chefs and chili aficionados compete while holiday cheer takes over the property

The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association — a nonprofit to protect the Trinity and Edwards Aquifers — has sent its First Amended Notice of Intent to bring a legal action against Far South Mining, LLC, for a proposed rock quarry and rock crushing operation in Hays County.

STATE CHAMPIONS

Faced with the threat of oak wilt, a fungal disease primarily affecting oak trees, communities in Western Hays County have sought to find possible solutions — solutions that encourage support and cooperation throughout the area. For the cities of Woodcreek and Dripping Springs, attention has turned to the Tree City USA program, organized by the Arbor Day Foundation.

November 16