DRIPPING SPRINGS – The new year is officially underway and leaders in Dripping Springs are looking at their legislative priorities. On Jan. 3, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved a resolution to establish priorities for the 88th Legislative Session in Texas upon recommendation by city...

STAFF REPORT DRIPPING SPRINGS -- On Saturday, Nov. 5, deputies responded to the 1300 block of Trinity Hills in the Belterra Subdivision in Dripping Springs regarding a disturbance between a male subject and a wrecker driver. A short time later, deputies responded to the 100 block of Victoria Court f...

The Dripping Springs Cook-Off Club awarded checks to several nonprofit organizations in the community. Pictured above, president Chris Bailey presents a $3,357.14 check to Kathy Clark, treasurer for The Friends Foundation, at the Club’s annual Chili, Salsa and Margarita competition at the Triangle. ...

By Megan Wehring   DRIPPING SPRINGS – The city of Dripping Springs is looking at expanding its farmers’ market to be offered on Saturdays.   The Farmers’ Market Committee has agreed to a trial run of a Saturday morning farmers market from 9 a.m. to noon beginning Nov. 5 and lasting through December ...

By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – A fatal accident closed down Fitzhugh Road near Crossroads Drive in Dripping Springs over the weekend.  Contributed Photo At approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to the crash on West Fitzhugh Road. ...

What is News Flash? Every week, the Barton Publications team highlights some of the stories featured in the Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch while also including information about the events that the residents of Hays County can attend that upcoming weekend. Check out the Aug. 24 episode here: Make...

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...

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 Co...

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...