News

Residents of Hays County, along with those of Caldwell and Blanco counties, have an opportunity to sign up and receive utility bill assistance with the help of Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas.

Austin burger joint, Mighty Fine Burgers, Fries and Shakes, has announced three new locations — Dripping Springs, Hutto and Kyle — opening in the next year. Mighty Fine Dripping Springs, located in Belterra Village, is projected to open in late 2022.

May 7

The annual Festival of Flight will return for its second year, helping to celebrate and educate about the key role migrant bird species play in the local ecosystem and economy.

Just in time for Mental Health Month, nonprofit Samaritan Center has opened a new office in Dripping Springs, along with a new therapist to serve the area.

Early voting concluded this week for this month’s local and state elections. Election day for these races will take place Saturday, May 7.

The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation related to the creation of the county’s Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) during Tuesday’s regular meeting.

April has been declared Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Dripping Springs.

The state of Texas will hold an election on two propositions to change the state’s constitution. Election day will be May 7. Early voting begins April 25 at the Dripping Springs City Hall. Election Day voting will be at city hall or Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs.

Adult

April 29

The Dripping Springs High School list of “Top 10” students by academic rank for the Class of 2022 has been announced by Principal Angela Gamez. The top-ranked senior and valedictorian for the Class of 2022 is Karsten Bobb, and the secondranked student and salutatorian is Sophia Fisher. All 10 students carried an overall weighted grade point average of 109 or higher.