By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS — More homes could be heading to Dripping Springs. Developer Meritage Homes has come to the city with a Planned Development District with an approximately 283 acre tract of land located north of U.S. 290, west of Headwaters Boulevard and east of Ranch Road 12. The ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Dripping Springs High School (DSHS) graduate Piper Guinn was named an Academic All-American by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA). Seniors carrying at least a 3.75 GPA are given this recognition and just 2% of high school swimming, diving and water ...

Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas and other confederate states on June 19, 1865. On that day, 250,000 enslaved African Americans were given their freedom. This came two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States. Texas was the first state to...

Employers discuss what’s brewing this summer for vineyards, bars By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – When Fitzhugh Brewing owner Kerbey Smith posted a job listing when the brewery opened last year, she only received four responses for interviews. Smith is one of several employers who has grappled wi...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- New Dripping Springs City Council members were sworn in on Tuesday, May 18.

By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY — Several Dripping Springs residents disagree with new urban development brought in by Hays County, saying it could wither away the small town atmosphere.  When newcomers sign a contract on a house, some assume they will find a captivating main street just down the road...

By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The Hill Country Farmers Market will be open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Dreamland on Highway 290, west of Dripping Springs. Visitors can find a wide selection of products along with live music, activities for kids and appearances from nonpr...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) is welcoming a new face soon as superintendent. Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz was named as Superintendent of Schools at the DSISD Board of Trustees meeting May 5. Morris-Kuentz was named lone finalist for the position on April 13. She will ...

The City of Dripping Springs is accepting applications for Boards, Commission and Committees. A list of current vacancies, upcoming seat expirations and the Application for Appointment are available on the City’s website at cityofdrippingsprings.com. Applications for June Appointments are due May 31...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Students at Dripping Springs Elementary (DSE) and Sycamore Springs Elementary (SSE) will have new principals soon. During the April 26 meeting, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Jamie Eubanks as the principal of Dripping Springs Elem...