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As of June 27, Hays County remains under a burn ban, thanks to a high wildfire status caused by dry conditions and high winds.

The Hays County Clerk substations in Wimberley and Dripping Springs have been closed, and they may not reopen. The substation in Kyle has also been closed, but there are plans for it to reopen in the future.

Hill Country Rally for Kids, a local nonprofit supporting children’s charities, is again hosting its annual Barbecue Cookoff. Registration for the competition is now open.

Dos Olivos Market opened in Dripping Springs last week, celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative members in Districts 4 and 5 elected board directors in the 2022 annual election. District 4, which covers the western half of Hays County including Wimberley and Dripping Springs, re-elected incumbent Travis Cox in a close race with challenger Kathi Thomas.

June 22

More than 80 Dripping Springs High School students obtained industry and work-ready certifications through Dripping Springs High School’s Career and Technical Education during the 2021–2022 school year.

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Dripping Springs has a well-kept secret, concerning a major sports VIP. Unless one is an ardent fan of bowling or one of the many kin in the area, it is unlikely many local citizens have heard of Wesley Clint Malott. And if you try to look him up on the internet you will still not see the town of Dripping Springs mentioned.

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kristofer Monson as the Chief Administrative Law Judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings, an independent, neutral forum for disputes between Texas agencies, other governmental entities and private citizens.

In the wake of the shooting at Ross Elementary in Uvalde, school and law enforcement officials across the country turned their attention to improving school safety and security. Local officials in Dripping Springs were no different.

Hays County Elections Administrator Jennifer Doinoff has been chosen to co-chair the statewide education advisory committee of the Texas Association of Counties County Elections Academy.