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Before you read this week’s humble offering, please know – this is not a statement on anything as controversial as political ideology, critical race theory or even your picks for this year’s Oscars. Conversations regarding what has become “The Slap” have gone on, ad nauseam…and perhaps these conversations were needed and necessary. But this column is written for all of us to think about “the human condition.” No hidden agendas. No political or racist undertones.

The Hays County Commissioners Court held a workshop during its weekly meeting to review the county's employee compensation practices and approaches going forward.

The time to register to vote in May’s local and state elections is quickly coming to a close.

Hays County will hold its second annual Easter Egg Hunt this month, hosted by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.

LIZZY’S HOSPICE

April 8

Today, which as I write is April 3rd, and the day the Ruby-throated hummingbirds returned to my house. Oddly it was a feast of the Superbells calibrachoas. This story, however, starts the first week of October which is when I planted them.

In its second week on the grounds of the historic Pound House Farmstead, the Dripping Springs Farmers Market has seen a dramatic increase in visitors, creating what some are calling a “fair-like” atmosphere.

The most recent comment period on Dripping Springs’ new wastewater permit application ended last week, concluding with a public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Blue My Mind and last year’s sibling Blue My Mind evolvulus are surefire winners of the 2022 Best Supporting Flower. This is for the flower that delivers an outstanding performance in a supporting role.

Two more district wins set the Lady Tigers up with a tough three-game stretch that will go a long way toward deciding the standings. DS had two straight shutouts to put them solidly in second place with a 6-1 record. They were able to shutdown Lehman 10-0 and Seguin 5-0. Last Friday they faced Kerrville Tivy and then due to the number of district games, a Saturday game with Hays Johnson. No doubt, the game the Lady Tigers are pointing to most will be the rematch with NB Canyon at DS. This one took place last Tuesday. Lehman was held in

Drip Lacrosse took the field Wednesday night after a week off from their victory over Lake Travis. If fans came looking for a repeat of the 2021 back and forth game that ended with a Drip tie breaker in the waning seconds, they would be in for a treat. Also in attendance, were some new fans. The lacrosse players recognized 22 teachers who have made a lasting impact on them prior to the game.