New flood map plan available
This week, officials will approve a new flood map plan for Hays County. Get information online at HaysNewsDispatch.com or in next week’s edition of the News-Dispatch. Information was not available as of press time.
LBJ’s Boot Scootin’ Birthday Fiesta
The Hays County Democratic Party will host its annual celebration of LBJ’s birthday 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 27 in Stone Hall at Texas Old Town in Kyle. “LBJ’s Boot Scootin’ Birthday Fiesta,” both a celebration and a fundraiser, is a free event that will feature office holders and candidates, a catered enchilada casserole dinner, music, art, and a live auction. For more information contact [email protected].
Gunner Thames Memorial Rodeo
On Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3, head out to the Chester Franklin Arena at Veterans Park in Wimberley for this annual event benefitting the mission and vision of the Gunner Thames Memorial Foundation. Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights. The event is BYOB. Saturday night’s festivities will include a dance featuring the Sam Bentley Band. Visit www.GunnerThames.com for more information.
Sippin’ at Dripping with Taste
Numerous Texas area wine companies, and even a few from Dripping Springs, will gather at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Sept. 9 for the 10th annual Dripping with Taste event. Roughly 75 vendors will be on hand to help out about 2,500 festival goers have a “taste” of what’s happening in Texas. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9. Ticket information can be found online at drippingwithtaste.com.
DSISD Back-to-School Events
DRIPPING SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Thursday, Sept. 7: Parent Orientation–Pre-K and Kinder, Classrooms, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Parent Orientation–Grades 3 and 4, Classrooms, 6:15-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Parent Orientation for Grades 1 and 2, Classrooms, 5:30-6 p.m. Parent Orientation for Grade 5, Classrooms, 6:15-7 p.m.
ROOSTER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Thursday, Sept. 7: Parent Orientation for Grades 2 and 4, Classrooms, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Parent Orientation for Grades 1, 3, and 5, Classrooms, 6-7 p.m.
SYCAMORE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Thursday, Sept. 7: Parent Orientation for Pre-K and Kindergarten, Classrooms, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Parent Orientation for Grades 3 and 4, Classrooms, 6:15-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Parent Orientation for Grades 1 and 2, Classrooms, 5:30-6 p.m. Parent Orientation for Grade 5, Classrooms, 6:15-7 p.m.
WALNUT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Thursday, Sept. 7: Parent Orientation for Grades 3 and 4, Classrooms, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Parent Orientation for Grades 1 and 2, Classrooms, 6-6:30 p.m. Parent Orientation for Grade 5, Classrooms, 6:30-7 p.m.
DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday, Sept. 7: Meet the Teacher Night, 6-8 p.m., Classrooms
SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tuesday, Sept. 5:
Meet the Teacher Night, 6-8:30 p.m., Classrooms
DRIPPING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, Sept. 11: Meet the Teacher Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Classrooms
