DRIPPING SPRINGS — After a series of workshops, the Dripping Springs City Council approved the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year at a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 25. The consolidated general fund — which includes the city, parks, Founders Day and eclipse funds — has a total of $15,592,345.84 i...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Residents have been voicing their concerns about a proposed music venue in Dripping Springs/southwest Austin, but they may feel some relief as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that it will host a second public meeting on the development. Requested by ...

HAYS COUNTY — United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties (UWHCC) is holding a unique fundraiser this year surrounded by one popular sport: pickleball. UWHCC is encouraging members of the public to pick up their paddle and head to the courts for the Pickleball for a Purpose event — which will be held beg...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Pedernales Electric Cooperative invited its employees and families to the Dripping Springs office on Sept. 12 for a baking competition in celebration of the co-op’s 85th anniversary. Entries ranged from cakes and cookies to pies and a variety of delicious confections. Ted Groholsk...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs High School seniors Luke Bohan and William Johns have been named National Merit Semifinalists based on their performances on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The 16,000 semifinalists represent less than 1% of U.S. h...

Each year, American Farmland Trust holds a Farmers Market celebration to raise awareness of the “vital role farmers markets play across the country.” The summer-long event includes a vote for the best market in each state, in regions, and in the nation. This year’s event started in June and is comin...

District announces Taxpayer Tuesday dates Dripping Springs ISD announced the dates for the community series, Taxpayer Tuesdays, for the 2023-24 school year. Taxpayer Tuesdays is an opportunity for community members to tour DSISD campuses and learn more about district operations, finances and student...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Last week, Dripping Springs City Council proclaimed September through November and March through May as “Lights Out Migratory Months.” As part of the Audubon Lights Out Program that started in 1999, Dripping Springs residents — community members, business owners and government off...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The staff at Dripping Springs Animal Hospital isn't only focused on helping pets, but it is also wanting to serve families in need. The animal hospital is hosting a food drive to donate to Dripping Springs Helping Hands — an organization made up solely of volunteers focused on pro...