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City proposes 2023 tax rate

City proposes 2023 tax rate

The Dripping Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax rate for the 2022–2023 fiscal year to set the rate at $0.19 per $100 valuation. 07/27/2022 04:00 AM

COVID-19 community spread level raises to high

COVID-19 community spread level raises to high

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised Hays County’s COVID-19 level from medium community spread to high last week. 07/27/2022 04:00 AM

Jiffy Lube celebrates recent opening with ribbon cutting

Jiffy Lube celebrates recent opening with ribbon cutting

Convenient, quality car care is now available in Dripping Springs with the opening of a new Jiffy Lube service center, commemorated with a ribbon cutting by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Dreamland teams up with athleisure brand Outdoor Voices for amateur pickleball event

Dreamland Dripping Springs co-hosted an Amateur Pickleball Night with athleisure brand Outdoor Voices last week, drawing over 250 attendees. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

ICI hosts Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter

ICI hosts Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter

The Indigenous Cultures Institute, based in San Marcos, Texas, held its 12th Indigenous Arts Summer Encounter from June 27 through July 2, 2022 at Cuauhtemoc Hall. Local students participated in daily activities that included the history, culture, arts and traditions of the indigenous people of this area. Students learned the Creation Story, about food justice, and engaged in visual arts, music, dance, writing and cooking/nutrition activities. Students were also introduced to the Coahuiltecan language which was spoken by Indigenous ancestors who lived and thrived in this area for over 13,000 years. The event was sponsored by the City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Texas Commission on the Arts, Hays County, Hill Country Alliance, Environmental Defense Fund, and public donations. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

A small scoop of happiness...

A small scoop of happiness...

Dripping Springs has a new kid in town, and it’s bringing small-batch, craft ice cream to the area. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

July 2022 Shelf Talk with the Dripping Springs Community Library

July 2022 Shelf Talk with the Dripping Springs Community Library

ADULT 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

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Another year, another virus: monkeypox threat looms

Another year, another virus: monkeypox threat looms

As COVID-19 numbers are back on the rise across the state and country, another virus is on the rise: monkeypox. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

DSHS finishes ninth in UIL Lone Star Cup

DSHS finishes ninth in UIL Lone Star Cup

Dripping Springs High School claimed a fifth-straight top 10 finish in the 2021–2022 University Interscholastic League Lone Star Cup standings by placing ninth among Class 5A schools. To achieve this ranking, DSHS accumulated a total of 69 points across a variety of UIL competitions. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Chamber graduates 14 from leadership program, prepares for another year

Chamber graduates 14 from leadership program, prepares for another year

Less than two months ago, the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce graduated 14 local business owners and professionals from its yearly leadership program. Now, it gears up for another year, loosely following the 2022–2023 academic calendar. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Sheriff's Office identifies burglary suspects

Sheriff's Office identifies burglary suspects

A burglary took place this week near Creek Road and U.S. Highway 290. Both of the suspects have been identified as juveniles, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM