Dripping Springs Tigers ruffle feathers to earn spot in state championship GEORGETOWN — The Dripping Springs Tigers knocked the Allen Eagles out of the state tournament during the 6A Boys State Semifinals on Friday, April 14 in Georgetown. The Tigers defeated the Eagles 2-1, earning the team advance...

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingl...

The 23rd Annual Butterfly festival was held in Wimberley from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the EmilyAnn Theatre. Every hour, volunteers brought out butterflies to hand out to the children in attendance.

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley ISD announced that Jason Giesen, a current teacher, has been named the next assistant principal of Wimberley High School. The WISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hire at its special meeting on April 12. The move will officially go into effect for the 2023-24 school ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The establishment of the city of Dripping Springs is taken very seriously this time of year. On April 28-30, thousands will gather in Dripping Springs’ historic downtown district for its Founders Day Festival to celebrate the city’s heritage and pioneer spirit. The three-day celeb...

WHERE DREAMS COME TO PLAY WIMBERLEY — Watching stories unfold and students’ dreams come true from the stage is not new for Bridget Gates. In 2020, she started Central Texas Theatre Academy in Wimberley with the mission to provide every child with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of being on s...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Tigers used three pitchers to combine for a no hitter when they hosted Westlake on Tuesday, April 4, earning a 2-1 win. With two outs in the top of the seventh inning, Jaxon Conover came in to pitch and, with three pitches, made the final out after the Chaps batter hit a pop u...

DRIPPING SPRING S — On Friday, the Dripping Springs Tigers (14-11-2) traveled to Comalander Stadium in San Antonio for the UIL 6A Regional semifinals. After a two-hour schedule delay, the Tigers kicked off at 9:30 p.m. The Tigers played Alexander High School (20-10) from Laredo and won the contest 2...

House OKs $302 billion budget The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system. The Austin American-Statesman reported tha...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Three performing groups from the Dripping Springs High School band earned Superior and Excellent ratings at the UIL Region 18 Concert and Sightreading event on March 28-29 at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center in Kyle. Performing three prepared pieces in front of a judging panel...