By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY – Dripping Springs and Wimberley Valley are among the six areas in Texas that are classified as certified International Dark Sky Communities.  To protect the billions of migratory birds that fly over the state annually, the Lights Out Texas campaign is encouraging all r...

Staff Report UPDATE [Aug. 8 at 10:45 a.m.]: As of Aug. 8 at 9:54 a.m., the size of the fire was 1,210 acres and 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service incident viewer. Among the losses were seven homes and recreational vehicles with multiple barns and other equipment, according to...

Staff Report  DRIPPING SPRINGS – As what used to be a small town has been seeing rapid growth, the city of Dripping Springs is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan.  Earlier this month, the planning team for the city’s Comprehensive Plan met for a two-day period with members of the Comp...

Looking for something to do this week? We've gathered details about just some of the events happening throughout Hays County. Kyle Dive In Movie Kyle Dive In Movie logo The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to attend the Dive In Movie event, featuring Lilo & Stitch (2002) on...

(Editor's Note: This post was updated at 9:12 p.m. on July 18 to reflect that the burglary suspects were identified) Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The suspects from the burglary that occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on July 18 near Creek Road and Highway 290 in Dripping Springs have been ident...

Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The Dripping Springs Farmers Market will be operating from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays until further notice. Last week, the market changed its hours for the July 13 event due to the afternoon temperature anticipated to be 105 with a heat index up to 110. “Our produc...

Win a full year free oil changes, and more As a thank you to customers in the Dripping Springs area, Jiffy Lube is hosting a two-day customer appreciation event at its Four Star Blvd location in Dripping Springs on Friday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday July 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The Dripping Springs Farmers Market is moving its hours ahead of the July 13 event. Due to dangerous heat, the market will be operating from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 13, while hours are normally from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday’s afternoon temperature is ...

Staff Report  DRIPPING SPRINGS – To keep serving the elderly community, the Friends Foundation is hosting an online auction for its 29th annual fundraiser, in which all proceeds are used to support its services and programs in Dripping Springs.  Pecan Grove, formerly known as the Salt Lick Pavilion,...

By Brittany Anderson DRIPPING SPRINGS — Outdoor entertainment and arts venue Dreamland celebrated independence Day weekend with live music, tons of family-friendly activities, and, of course, fireworks. Dreamland’s Fourth of July festivities kicked off on July 2 with Kids’Day, featuring a petting zo...