A group intending to improve safety along U.S. 290 near Dripping Springs is claiming some success – though they say more work still needs to be done. Sarah Kline, president of the 290 Safety Coalition and Texas Freedom Drivers, said negotiations with elected representatives and the Texas Department ...

The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) adopted one new rule intended to protect Jacob’s Well at its Oct. 30 meeting but delayed a vote on other measures that are supported by the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA). The district’s board will meet again at 6 p.m. Nov. 8 ...

Staff Reports The field of candidates for the position of Superintendent of the Dripping Springs ISD has been narrowed to one. Todd Washburn Todd Washburn, a resident of Dripping Springs who is currently associate superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Eanes ISD, was named ...

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointment of Adriana Cruz as the Executive Director of the Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) division within the Office of the Governor. Cruz joins EDT with a robust background in economic development and business, having most recently served ...

The board of directors of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) voted at its October meeting not to hold a special election to replace District 4 Director Jim Powers, who submitted his resignation in September. The cooperative said in a news release that, “In a unanimous vote taken during open s...

The city of Dripping Springs has recognized October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in collaboration with the national campaign “Stop. Think. Connect.” The proclamation is a reminder to the public about the personal accountability to take protective steps towards cybersecurity in their home and wor...

The Dripping Springs ISD’s search for a new superintendent is nearing its end. Following a second round of interviews with a select group of candidates this week, the district is expected to select a lone finalist at the Board of Trustees’ October meeting. That meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct...

At least $60,000 is expected to be donated to fight food insecurity in Dripping Springs, thanks the Empty Bowl Project in partnership with Helping Hands. For the 22nd year, the Empty Bowl fundraiser will bring the community together to donate $25 and choose their one of a kind artisan bowl, fill it ...

The city of Dripping Springs officially accepted its award as a Platinum Scenic City during the Texas Municipal League’s Annual Conference, held last week in San Antonio. The platinum award is the highest recognition through the Scenic City Certification Program, a program of Scenic Texas and its 17...

The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees is in the midst of a search for a permanent superintendent for the district. Nearly 80 candidates expressed interest in the position and the board carefully reviewed the pool before selecting seven for interviews, which occurred the week of Oct. 7. A second...