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City of Dripping Springs’ wastewater facility expansion to now move forward
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City of Dripping Springs’ wastewater facility expansion to now move forward
By Megan Navarro 
April 16, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS — With much anticipation, after a long-awaited period, the city of Dripping Springs has been given the green light to expand its wastewater treatment facility. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in support of the city’s wastewater discharge permit Friday, April 11, which...
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North Hays County Fire responds to high-angle rescue in Dripping Springs
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North Hays County Fire responds to high-angle rescue in Dripping Springs
By Staff Report 
January 29, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS -- At approximately 1:30pm, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, North Hays County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched for a high-angle rescue in the 600 block of Harmon Hills Cove in Dripping Springs. San Marcos Hays County EMS also responded with multiple units.  "Our first crew arrived and advised...
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Hays County schools, Austin Community College to reopen following winter weather closures
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Hays County schools, Austin Community College to reopen following winter weather closures
By Staff Report 
January 21, 2025
HAYS COUNTY -- Following inclement weather that caused closures on Tuesday, Jan. 21, several schools announced that they will reopen this week. Hays CISD will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Austin Community College District (ACC) will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 22. All in-person and...
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North Hays County Fire Rescue responds to residential fire
Dripping Springs
North Hays County Fire Rescue responds to residential fire
By Brittany Kelley 
January 2, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS —  Several fires occurred throughout the New Year's celebration, including a residential structure in the 2400 block of Martin Road, Dripping Springs. According to North Hays County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Scott Collard, the first call of 2025 was made at approximately 12:09 a.m. for...
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Dreamland to close at end of 2024 in Dripping Springs
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Dreamland to close at end of 2024 in Dripping Springs
By Megan Navarro 
December 30, 2024
DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Dreamland , an outdoor sports, games and entertainment venue in Dripping Springs announced that it will be closing its doors on Dec. 31, 2024. The facility, which opened in 2021, made the announcement of the closure through the following post Dec. 19, 2024, on its social media ch...
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Christmas on Mercer to unveil for its 20th year
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Christmas on Mercer to unveil for its 20th year
By Mikey Brown 
November 29, 2024
DRIPPING SPRINGS — Christmas on Mercer was started in 2005 by a shop owner on Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs. Carried on after the first year by the Dripping Springs Lions Club, Christmas on Mercer has grown into a big holiday celebration. Landing on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this ye...
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Dripping Springs attorney selected as Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair
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Dripping Springs attorney selected as Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair
By Staff Report 
October 30, 2024
DRIPPING SPRINGS— Milena Christopher of Dripping Springs has been selected as one of 40 individuals to serve as a 2024-25 Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair. Nominating chairs for each of the 17 State Bar of Texas districts are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their de...
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Dripping Springs City Hall to temporarily close for renovations
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Dripping Springs City Hall to temporarily close for renovations
By Staff Report 
October 1, 2024
DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Dripping Springs City Hall will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, due to an extensive renovation project aimed at improving the building’s functionality and public services. During this time, all city hall employees will operate from alternate locations to ensure ...
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Dripping Springs adopts FY 25 budget, sets tax rate
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Dripping Springs adopts FY 25 budget, sets tax rate
By Megan Navarro 
September 25, 2024
DRIPPING SPRINGS — After a series of workshops, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2024-25 fiscal year municipal budget, along with setting the tax rate at $0.1794. at its Sept. 17 meeting. The consolidated general fund — which includes the city, parks, Founders Day and ecl...
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Dripping Springs ballet studio fosters love of dance in kids
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Dripping Springs ballet studio fosters love of dance in kids
By By Megan Navarro megan@haysfreepress.com, Megan Navarro 
September 18, 2024
DRIPPING SPRINGS — For nearly 10 years, Central Texas Youth Ballet (CTYB) has aimed to encourage a widespread love of ballet and dance to the children of Dripping Springs and surrounding areas. Established in 2015, CTYB works to create an inclusive environment that is encouraging to all dancers and ...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Uhland Police Department investigates fatal shooting
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Uhland Police Department investigates fatal shooting
By Staff Report 
May 25, 2025
UHLAND – At approximately 1 a.m. May 25, the Uhland Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that occurred outside a residence on Rocky R...
Attorney shares experience with Hays County Family Law Court Judge Karl Hays
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Attorney shares experience with Hays County Family Law Court Judge Karl Hays
By Brittany Kelley 
May 28, 2025
Several families have reached out to the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch in regards to what they believe are concerning experiences in Judge Karl Hays’...
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
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