. Plant a tree: now is still a perfect time to get that shade or ornamental tree in the ground. 2. Plant flowering perennials: it’s never too late. Even though their tops will be burned back with the first hard freeze, their roots will be hardy. During the cool days of winter, they will establish a ...

eady for a refreshing break from election news? Mountain City held no election this year. No election news here! (An alderman will soon be appointed by the City Council since there’s an empty seat. Attend Monday night’s meeting at 7 p.m. to hear what’s going on in city government.) Mayor Tiffany Cur...

Dressed as La Muerte, Kyle resident Quetta Amaya celebrates along with many others at the annual Dia de los Muertos festival at Lehman High. Mariachis from across Hays CISD and the county belted out bold gritos during the Dia de los Muertos Mariachi Extravaganza at Lehman High Nov. 5. The event feat...

Wimberley Alive! Come to downtown Wimberley Nov. 10-13 for this free annual event presented by WimberleyValley Arts and Cultural Alliance. Check out two artists’ villages, five stages of live music, food vendors, demonstrations and fun for all.  The festival leads up to the Empty Bowls Wimberley eve...

The smell of savory soup and the sweet sounds of folk music hit the Mercer Street Dance Hall Sunday as the 19th annual Empty Bowls project was held. The event, which benefits Dripping Springs Helping Hands, featured bowls that were made by Bridget and Bill Hauser and the Art Garage, along with gourm...

Discharge permit public hearing The city of Dripping Springs will hold a public meeting Nov. 10 where residents can speak on the city’s draft discharge permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The meeting will be held at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Special Events Room at 7:00 p...

Wimberley celebrated its second historical marker in 2016 Nov. 5 when the Wimberley-Hughes House was acknowledged as a recorded Texas Historical Landmark. The event was a family affair as 16 descendants attended the event. Two were descendants of the original owner, Zachary Taylor “Zach” Wimberley, ...

Poor diet and a lack of exercise are two factors that are contributing to low cardiac health scores in children, according to a Seton Healthcare press release. Dr. Stuart Rowe, a pediatric cardiologist at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, a part of the Ascension healthcare system, sai...

Dripping Springs ISD is looking to the future as the district continues to implement its strategic plan. That was the message given to stakeholders by DSISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing during the annual “State of the District” presentation Nov. 1.  “Dripping Springs has always been known for a high...

Dripping Springs ISD soon will start the process to determine new elementary and middle school attendance zones in preparation for the opening of a new elementary school and new middle school in August of 2017.  An administrative committee will work with the district demographer (PASA/Population and...