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It is time to finally announce the birth of our sacred son! Nature Jīnsuî Love, son of Aubert Bastiat Little and Davana May Singletary arrived earthside, on February 13, 2021 at 4:22 am weighing 8 lbs 2oz. He was birthed into our hand at home in the water, in Dripping Springs, Texas, during the big winter snow storm. True to his namesake, he is happy, thriving, wild, and free.

A former Dripping Springs teacher has been arrested after being accused of inappropriate communication with middle-school students, as well as providing them with nicotine and THC vapes.

In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, local bakery Skull & Cakebones has transformed its space into a Depressed Cake Shop, a form of pop-up shop that raises awareness and funds for mental health causes.

An ongoing investigation into a string of burglaries has concluded in the arrest of 28-year-old Christopher Dale Gainey of Dripping Springs.

A funny thing happened on the way to May... I have what looks to be a million tiny yellow flowers. It happens every year for about 4 to 6 weeks but no one talks about it some even look away. In fact, Lemon Coral sedum was the 2019 Proven Winners Annual of the Year, yet I don’t remember flowers being mentioned. While I am at it, I will add, I have never had one die either. The truth, or caveat to that is that I have lived my whole horticultural life in zones 7b-10. In other words, fairly mild to warm climates.

The Texas Association of Soccer Coaches announced their regional awards that included All-State. Showing the strength and reputation of the Dripping Springs programs, both squads had an abundance of honors. The Tigers and Lady Tigers each had four individuals named. Coming up soon will be more honors as the Sportswriters All-State teams will be selected as well as the Austin American-Statesman paper will name their All-Centex teams.

The Tigers traveled to Kingwood for the weekend for the Texas High School Lacrosse League Super Regionals. They kicked things off against the hometown Mustangs on Saturday. Drip got things started early behind goals from Aiden Kane, Ryan Williamson and Jack Tanner before Kingwood was able to get on the board. A Williamson assist to Tanner wrapped up the 1st quarter with the Tigers leading 4-1. The offense kept up the pressure in the 2nd quarter with goals by Kane, Williamson and Brendan Linan, driving to a 7-3 lead at the half.

The final week of the regular season copied their whole season. Putting it all together and then struggling with phases of their game. Of course, much has to do with the opponent but the Tigers do have to own their problems. They entered the week not having to worry about making the playoffs but the seed does matter. Going into the final game with Kerrville they were the second seed. A loss and a Johnson win would drop them to third. There is usually a steeper hill to climb playing a second seed than a third. Things would go their way at Seguin with two big scoring innings invoking the tenrun rule after five with the 15-0 score. However, the Antlers made it personal with a 2-1 triumph.

After competing in the regional track meet at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, Dripping Springs will be sending two individuals to the State meet held in Austin on May 13. Ava Williamson placed second in the high jump with a leap of 5'6, tying a 20- year old school record. Brant Melton remained undefeated in the 800 to punch his ticket. Only the top two places advance and DS had three others to barely miss out with thirds.

The Dripping Springs mixed doubles tennis team of Whitney Robbins and Lexian Andrushko took their talents all the way to state. In the quarterfinal round they met up with Rachana Hari and Vincent Rivas of Katy Jordan. The 6-0, 6-1 victory advanced them