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Neighbors against proposed venue near Dripping Springs
Neighbors against proposed venue near Dripping Springs
(Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 4:49 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, to reflect that local businesses mostly shut down at 9 p.m., not 8 p.m., and that there would be about 800 cars an hour on Fitzhugh Road before and after an event, ... 01/12/2023 12:00 AM
Dreamland closed to undergo changes
Dreamland closed to undergo changes
Pickleball, private events still open By Brittany Anderson DRIPPING SPRINGS — Several notable amenities at Dreamland, located at 2770 U.S. 290 in Dripping Springs, are closed to the public beginning this month in order for the venue to undergo ... 01/11/2023 09:50 PM
Empowering women on both sides of border
Empowering women on both sides of border
By Amira Van Leeuwen [email protected] DRIPPING SPRINGS — Yazmin Castaneda worked hard to build her career in corporate America until she was burnt out and yearning to do something different that she was truly passionate about. “I ... 01/11/2023 09:40 PM
Dripping Springs sets legislative priorities for 2023
Dripping Springs sets legislative priorities for 2023
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – The new year is officially underway and leaders in Dripping Springs are looking at their legislative priorities.  On Jan. 3, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved a resolution to ... 01/11/2023 09:30 PM
Arrest warrant issued for DSISD custodian for alleged sexual encounters with student
Arrest warrant issued for DSISD custodian for alleged sexual encounters with student
Correction: The story initially identified the Dripping Springs ISD employee as a teacher; the employee was a custodian.  DRIPPING SPRINGS — An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Dripping Springs ISD custodian after multiple ... 01/05/2023 11:42 PM
Skate park planning still underway
Skate park planning still underway
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – The highly-anticipated skate park in Dripping Springs is still in the planning stages. Dripping Springs City Council first approved the skate park proposal in 2017 and then entered into a license agreement ... 01/04/2023 09:30 PM
Rooster Springs earns CREST award
Rooster Springs earns CREST award
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – A local school was recognized for its counseling program. For the third consecutive year, Rooster Springs Elementary and counselors Karey Carroll and Kimberlee Guerrero have garnered the prestigious CREST ... 12/21/2022 11:10 PM
Three minutes allotted for public comments
Three minutes allotted for public comments
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – Last week, Dripping Springs ISD Board President Mary Jane Hetrick reminded the public that speakers are given three minutes during the public forum period of meetings.  “Because this has ... 12/21/2022 10:40 PM
Monster truck show to hit dirt in Dripping Springs
Monster truck show to hit dirt in Dripping Springs
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – The Dripping Springs Ranch Park (DSRP) is bringing back a favorite for some: monster truck shows.  After much deliberation at its regular meeting on Dec. 6, the Dripping Springs City Council unanimously ... 12/21/2022 10:30 PM
DSISD addresses ‘C’ rating
DSISD addresses ‘C’ rating
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs ISD received a “C” by the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).  FIRST ensures that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their ... 12/21/2022 10:20 PM
Businesses earn Be A Star Awards
Businesses earn Be A Star Awards
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – In 2014, Dripping Springs was the first city in Texas to be designated as an International Dark Sky Community, and the sixth one in the world.  Now, businesses have been recognized for their ... 12/14/2022 09:40 PM
Bakery says goodbye to beloved space
Bakery says goodbye to beloved space
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – For years, Yauss Berenji and Sascha Biesi have welcomed customers to their bakery as if they were opening their home to them. But due to rent inflation and the lack of a labor force, the co-owners of ... 12/14/2022 09:20 PM
Dripping Springs ISD schools collect coats
Dripping Springs ISD schools collect coats
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – Campuses in Dripping Springs ISD collected 300 coats in the 2022 drive.  The Junior League of Austin (JLA) is holding its 36th annual Coats for Kids distribution through Dec. 10. With partners ... 12/08/2022 12:30 AM
Christmas on Mercer
Christmas on Mercer
A Dripping Springs tradition, Christmas on Mercer, welcomed vendors and members of the community to start celebrating the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Little Longhorn housed freshly cut Christmas trees in a variety of shapes and sizes for ... 12/08/2022 12:20 AM
DSISD releases statement about bomb threat
DSISD releases statement about bomb threat
STAFF REPORT DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following a bomb threat that occurred earlier today at the Sycamore Springs Elementary campus, Dripping Springs ISD released a statement at 6:25 p.m. Today, Dripping Springs ISD received a bomb threat at the ... 12/01/2022 01:57 AM
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