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The League of Women Voters of Hays County held a virtual forum for the Dripping Springs Independent School District last Wednesday, introducing the candidates for the DSISD Board of Trustees.

The Dripping Springs Community Library received over $20,000 this spring after The Friends of the DSCL presented the nonprofit organization with its annual donation.

Thanks to the Hill Country’s swift growth, the Dripping Springs Independent School District may be adding more facilities in the near future, including a second high school and sixth elementary school.

The district race is tightening up for the Tigers as they took two more well-earned victories to make the move as the first round is being completed. First the Tigers outlasted the slugfest with Lehman and it took extra innings to come back for the 6-5 win over Seguin.

The Lady Tigers faced three district opponents and after the results had held their own and took a one-game lead over Canyon. A 2-1 loss to Kerrville Tivy seemed to put DS behind the eight ball. It was their second loss. They took care of business by downing Hays Johnson 9-4. Now they would face Canyon, who also had two losses. This meant the winner would take the lead. Canyon started fast but faltered as the Lady Tigers took the win 8-3.

The track season seems to have only begun and yet it already is in its final stages. The four DS track teams participated in the final invitational track meet before starting on the meaningful cycle leading to the state meet in May. They competed with five other schools in the New Braunfels Unicorn Relays. The Tigers varsity won the meet in a close battle with three other schools. The Lady Tigers had a good battle for second before finishing third. Both 400 relay teams set new school records. The JV results will be in the next issue. The district meet will be held at New Braunfels Canyon on April 12,13.

Dripping Springs has been chosen as the host site for the 2022 Texas High School Lacrosse League State Championships the weekend of May 7th and 8th. Games will be held, both at DSHS and DSMS and will feature the Class AA, A and B Final Four, along with the Class C and D finals. In total, 16 teams will travel to Dripping Springs to play for a Championship. This will be an opportunity for Dripping Springs to show all that it has to offer.

Dripping Springs two soccer teams showed their rankings in the state are well-deserved as they made it through the early rounds of the playoffs. They took one-sided victories that vaulted them to the regional playoffs to be played at the Cabaniss Athletic Complex in Corpus Christi on Friday and Saturday. One step from the state tourney.

The Old Hays County Jail has recently seen some activity for the first time in a while. Curious San Marcans need not worry as the jail is expected to see interior restorations of the historical building in the future.

The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized the Hays County Friends of the Night Sky (HCFNS) by declaring March through June 15, 2022, and Aug. 15 through Nov. 2022 as “Lights Out Hays County” months.

More and more businesses are coming to the Belterra neighborhood — with Austin Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry as one of the newest additions.

Eligible Texas voters who have not done so already have until April 7 to register to vote in the May 7 statewide constitutional amendment election, as well as any local elections for city, school districts and other local entities.