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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

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GARDENING

There is a new Superbells calibrachoa making its debut in 2023 that is so beautifully unusual, I’ve wondered if Proven Winners even knows what it has: Superbells Prism Pink Lemonade calibrachoa. Had calibrachoas been around in 1800 as Empress Josephine was constructing the gardens at Le Chateau de Malmaison, I am sure Pink Lemonade would have been her first choice. 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

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

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

Dripping Life

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

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