Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Sign in

Articles

Merritt seniors thank Pig Pen BBQ

Merritt seniors thank Pig Pen BBQ

Hill Country citizens remember the late January- early February ice storm earlier this year that coated trees with up to three-quarters of an inch of ice, paralyzed roads, pulled down power lines and left many people in the cold and dark for three days. The number of power outages in the Hill Country alone surpassed 200,000 households, and, in Texas, almost half a million people lost power. It was the worst ice storm in nearly a decade. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Dental office celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

Dental office celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

Dripping Springs Family Smiles brings extraordinary dental care, patient education and beautiful smiles for generations to come. Earlier this month, they celebrated that reputation with a ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

County Updates

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra used the burn ban agenda item as a chance to discuss the Oak Grove Fire at last week’s Commissioners Court meeting. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voters’ approval

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voters’ approval

Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment in a three-part series from The Texas Tribune regarding Texas’s proposed property tax laws. It was originally published as one article titled “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.” 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

August 16 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Tigers volleyball off to great start

Lady Tigers volleyball off to great start

Last year, the Dripping Springs High School volleyball team put together a 7-0 run in the playoffs to become the 2022 State 6A Champs. It seems they liked the streak so well, they decided to extend it into the 2023 season. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Dripping Springs football season on the horizon

Dripping Springs football season on the horizon

The Dripping Springs Tigers are in the middle of practice for the upcoming football season. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Oak Grove fire burns near Wimberley Valley

Oak Grove fire burns near Wimberley Valley

A wildfire broke out east of Wimberley over the weekend, burning approximately 400 acres and one residence before it could be stopped, according to Hays County officials. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voter’s approval

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voter’s approval

Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment in a three-part series from The Texas Tribune regarding Texas’s proposed property tax laws. It was originally published as one article titled “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know. ” A $12.7 billion package of property tax cuts goes before voters later this year, promising to deliver savings to millions of property owners in Texas suffering from skyrocketing tax bills. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Moreno puts hat in the ring for County Commissioner

Moreno puts hat in the ring for County Commissioner

Tennyson Moreno has announced his 2024 run for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

1

...

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

...