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Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is again extending emergency food benefits this month, with more than $307 million in emergency allocations expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Dripping Life

Last week, I opened the box of mementos my aunt had left for one of her daughters. My aunt passed away in 2011. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Hays County Women’s Political Caucus offering campaign training sessions

Hays County Women’s Political Caucus offering campaign training sessions

The Hays County Women’s Political Caucus (HCWPC) is partnering up with the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) to offer campaign training for women in Hays County who are interested in running for office. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

DSISD elementary schools win awards for counseling

DSISD elementary schools win awards for counseling

For the second consecutive year, Dripping Springs Elementary and Rooster Springs Elementary earned the prestigious Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas award for the 2021–2022 school year. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

A new season for The Wimberley Players

A new season for The Wimberley Players

Following a year of outdoor, socially distanced and live streamed performances, The Wimberley Players have announced another season of shows for 2022. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

LIZZY’S HOSPICE 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

January 13 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Copper Canyon Daisy will thrill with fragrance

Copper Canyon Daisy will thrill with fragrance

At the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, it was the Copper Canyon daisy that was guaranteed to put all visitors under a spell from the smell. It happened on a regular basis. After a class, I would take the students or clients on a personal tour of the garden. We would exit the side door of the conference center right into the Mediterranean Garden and instantly they become fixated on a shrubby marigold with a tantalizing fragrance. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Why vision 2025’s Year 2 goals matter in the Texas Innovation Corridor

Why vision 2025’s Year 2 goals matter in the Texas Innovation Corridor

First and foremost, a very happy 2022 to every one of you. As we begin this new calendar year, I am excited to announce the second year of the regional economic development strategy Vision 2025. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Local light display raises thousands

Local light display raises thousands

For seven years, the Maywald Christmas light display has brought the Christmas spirit to southwest Austin, just east of Dripping Springs. In 2021, that spirit raised $80,000. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Commissioners Court recognizes MLK Day, approves grant application

Commissioners Court recognizes MLK Day, approves grant application

A proclamation was passed by the Hays County Commissioners Court to declare Jan. 17, 2022, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during last week’s meeting. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Active COVID-19 cases hit new record

Active COVID-19 cases hit new record

Both the Dripping Springs area and Hays County as a whole are experiencing record numbers of active cases of COVID-19. 01/13/2022 12:00 AM