Burn ban on
On Jan. 24, the Hays County Commissioners Court placed the unincorporated areas (including extra territorial jurisdictions) of the county under an immediate burn ban following a report from Fire Marshal Clint Browning. Charcoal, wood and gas grills with lids are exempt from the ban, but burning in “burn barrels” or fire pits (including ones with screens on the top) is not allowed. Grilling of any kind is prohibited at Hays County parks under a burn ban. Most cities already prohibit outdoor burning, but residents within city limits should check their city ordinances.
Road closure
Ranch Road 12 between Old Fitzhugh Road and Summit Drive will be partially closed through Feb. 3. The temporary closure is due to the installation of a drainage pipe across RR12. To minimize the traffic impact, the construction work will occur during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Two-way traffic control will occur during the scheduled period of construction. Please exercise caution when driving through the area.
Scholarship opportunity
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club will award two $500 college scholarships for female students in May. Applications are due by April 10 and can be found at www.dswomensclub.com or by contacting [email protected].
Free E-filing services
Free assistance with income tax preparation is available through DSISD Community Services, which is sponsoring the AARP Tax-Aide program, located at the Dripping Springs Independent School District Administration building at 510 West Mercer Street. Volunteers are available at this site on Tuesdays February 7 through April 18 (except during spring break) from 2-7 p.m.. Tax returns will be filed electronically. To make an appointment, leave a message at (512) 858-0954.
Women’s Club meeting
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club hosts its monthly meeting Feb. 15 at the Terrace Club at 11:30 am. Terry Sovey, Lakeway resident, presents “Secrets of the First Ladies. “ Along with her presentation, Sovey will display her award-winning collection of first lady dolls in their gowns. She entertains audiences with interesting facts and stories about first ladies and their collections. Reservations necessary: [email protected]
Senior Expo
What does +55 look like today? Come out to the Senior Expo at the Wimberley Community Center Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and find out. The event will feature area businesses and nonprofits dedicated to senior needs, shopping opportunities, travel, art, and more. Workshop sessions in the Senior Lounge, and Cypress and Blanco rooms will cover Medicare and health, internet safety and technology, and easy healthy cooking. Entertainment includes an antique car show and some great food including Lion’s Club chicken fajitas. Make plans to attend now.
Community Coffee
A Dripping Springs ISD Community Coffee will be held Friday, Feb. 10, from 7:45-9 a.m. in Room C102 at Dripping Springs Middle School. DSISD Community Coffees, which are held twice a year, are come-and-go events where parents and community members can visit informally with district and campus administrators as well as Board members.
