I learned to swim in Onion Creek.  My dad, Doc McCormick, even forged Onion Creek one stormy night to deliver a baby.  My own 14 grandchildren delight in fishing and swimming in the creek.  They love nothing more than swinging on a rope from one of the big cypress trees into the creek.   My concern ...

The City of Dripping Springs recently filed an application for a discharge permit with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).   This permit would allow us to expand our wastewater system, which is badly needed, not only to prepare for future development, but also to meet current deman...

By Belle Nelson The City of Buda won’t dump treated wastewater into Onion Creek, even though it’s within the safe and sanitary conditions established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). That announcement came during the council’s Oct. 13 regular meeting as part of a press releas...

  Looking ahead Hays (4-3, 3-2) vs. Westlake (6-0, 4-0) When: Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Bob Shelton Stadium Last week: Austin 26, Hays 17; Westlake 58, Akins 19 Last meeting (2014): Westlake 49, Hays 7 Players to watch: Hays – QB Cody Reiley, RB Cody Gandy, RB Cade Powell, WR Dustin Bruno,...

  Staff report  The Austin Maroons snapped the Hays Rebels’ three-game win streak Friday as they claimed a 26-17 win at House Park.  Hays (4-3, 3-2) now holds a half-game lead over Austin High (4-2, 2-2) and Del Valle for fourth place in 14-6A.  Austin High took a 7-0 first quarter lead after a 10-y...

  By Moses Leos III  The Lehman Lobos were one quarter away from putting their lengthy losing streak into the history books on Friday. But 12 unanswered Del Valle Cardinal points in the fourth quarter sunk the Lobos in a heartbreaking 15-14 homecoming loss at Shelton Stadium.  Lehman (0-7, 0-5) drop...

  Looking ahead Hays Rebels (4-2, 3-1) at Austin Maroons (3-2, 1-2) When : Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Where : House Park Last week: Hays 29, Anderson 16; Austin 28, Akins 0 Last meeting (2014): Austin 35, Hays 34 Players to watch: Hays – QB Cody Reiley, QB Issaac Castilleja, RB Cody Gandy, RB Cade ...

Submitted report For a second straight year, the historic district of Dripping Springs will play host to the annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival.  The festival, which features a variety of singer/songwriter showcases, will be held October 16-18 along Mercer Street.   Event stages will be lo...

By Briana Amaro The Hays Rebels earned their third straight win in a row after they paved the way to a 29-16 victory over the Anderson Trojans Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium. Defense played a large role early on as a majority of the first quarter remained scoreless. Hays (4-2, 3-1 in 14-6A) broke the...

  By Michael Adams/The Lake Travis View  Lake Travis didn’t take long to establish its dominance over Lehman Friday. Abe Willows capped off a five play drive with an 8-yard touchdown run in less than 90 seconds into the Cavaliers (5-0, 3-0 District 14-6A) 56-0 win over the Lehman Lobos at Cavalier S...