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This past weekend, my oldest grandson and I were home alone – it was never clear who was “babysitting” who, but we both fared well. Anyway 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Wildfire danger continues to rise in Texas

Wildfire danger continues to rise in Texas

As we cross the halfway point of July, wildfire danger continues to increase across the state. On Friday, Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires that burned 651 acres. As of Sunday, there were eight active wildfires; the largest was the Nethery Road Fire in Kimble County, involving an estimated 3,500 acres. It has been 70% contained. 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

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

Fields of Dreams: a look at school football stadiums

Fields of Dreams: a look at school football stadiums

In today's world of high school sports and especially in the larger school districts, tax payers money in the form of big bond issues are used to build Taj Mahal edifices for the few players that are fortunate to make the squads. In the smaller classifications, not so much. In the early years little preparation for a field. Find a field large enough to carve out a football field. Mow the grass, dig up the non-useful plants like sunflowers and grass burs, etc. Maybe blade it off, put up the goal posts, line the field off and “viola” you were set to go. Might add bleachers later but mostly people either brought their own chairs, parked their cars around the field or stood outside the fences to watch the games. 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

Santos Alba, long-time city council member, dies at 80

Santos Alba, long-time city council member, dies at 80

Longtime Dripping Springs City Council member Santos Alba passed away last weekend, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness, public service and a commitment to excellence. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

Gatlin Creek Fire burns over 350 acres

Gatlin Creek Fire burns over 350 acres

A wildfire burned an estimated 357 acres and led to forced evacuations as crews from over a dozen local and regional agencies fought to contain the blaze. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

Critical drought conditions in Hays County

Critical drought conditions in Hays County

The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District drought triggers have hit critical drought status, according to a report from the district on July 6. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

High temperatures hit the Hill Country

High temperatures hit the Hill Country

After one of the hottest Junes on record, central Texas continues to experience dangerously high temperatures and little rainfall. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

July 13 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

GARDENING

To me, this is the prettiest petunia I have ever grown. It is so pretty that if it only lasted a month, I would say I can hardly wait until next year. But it is a Supertunia and therefore will perform as suggested, a super petunia. The name of this new variety is Supertunia Persimmon. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

Rep. Zwiener accepting scholarship applications

Rep. Zwiener accepting scholarship applications

State Representative Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) is accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

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