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Post-pandemic traffic still low, despite congestion

Post-pandemic traffic still low, despite congestion

While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have lessened significantly, vehicular traffic has not yet returned to normal. Experts in Central Texas have expressed concern about what will happen if and when it does. 04/14/2022 12:00 AM

Hundreds of thousands raised for DS schools

Hundreds of thousands raised for DS schools

The Dripping Springs Education Foundation had another successful night of fundraising, raising over $285,000 at its annual Denim and Diamonds Gala. 04/14/2022 12:00 AM

Pickleball series begins at Dreamland

Pickleball series begins at Dreamland

Professional pickleball nights have come to Dripping Springs as part of the new Pickleball Night in America series at the Dreamland Stadium Court. 04/14/2022 12:00 AM

School board candidates address district issues

School board candidates address district issues

The League of Women Voters of Hays County held a virtual forum for the Dripping Springs Independent School District last Wednesday, introducing the candidates for the DSISD Board of Trustees. 04/14/2022 12:00 AM

Friends of Dripping Springs Community Library donate $17,5000

Friends of Dripping Springs Community Library donate $17,5000

The Dripping Springs Community Library received over $20,000 this spring after The Friends of the DSCL presented the nonprofit organization with its annual donation. 04/07/2022 05:00 AM

New schools on the horizon for DSISD

New schools on the horizon for DSISD

Thanks to the Hill Country’s swift growth, the Dripping Springs Independent School District may be adding more facilities in the near future, including a second high school and sixth elementary school. 04/07/2022 05:00 AM

Tigers move into the race

Tigers move into the race

The district race is tightening up for the Tigers as they took two more well-earned victories to make the move as the first round is being completed. First the Tigers outlasted the slugfest with Lehman and it took extra innings to come back for the 6-5 win over Seguin. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM

Lady Tigers surge to the district lead

Lady Tigers surge to the district lead

The Lady Tigers faced three district opponents and after the results had held their own and took a one-game lead over Canyon. A 2-1 loss to Kerrville Tivy seemed to put DS behind the eight ball. It was their second loss. They took care of business by downing Hays Johnson 9-4. Now they would face Canyon, who also had two losses. This meant the winner would take the lead. Canyon started fast but faltered as the Lady Tigers took the win 8-3. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM

Final tune up for track teams

Final tune up for track teams

The track season seems to have only begun and yet it already is in its final stages. The four DS track teams participated in the final invitational track meet before starting on the meaningful cycle leading to the state meet in May. They competed with five other schools in the New Braunfels Unicorn Relays. The Tigers varsity won the meet in a close battle with three other schools. The Lady Tigers had a good battle for second before finishing third. Both 400 relay teams set new school records. The JV results will be in the next issue. The district meet will be held at New Braunfels Canyon on April 12,13. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM

Drip Lacrosse to host State Playoffs

Drip Lacrosse to host State Playoffs

Dripping Springs has been chosen as the host site for the 2022 Texas High School Lacrosse League State Championships the weekend of May 7th and 8th. Games will be held, both at DSHS and DSMS and will feature the Class AA, A and B Final Four, along with the Class C and D finals. In total, 16 teams will travel to Dripping Springs to play for a Championship. This will be an opportunity for Dripping Springs to show all that it has to offer. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM

Soccer teams moving on

Soccer teams moving on

Dripping Springs two soccer teams showed their rankings in the state are well-deserved as they made it through the early rounds of the playoffs. They took one-sided victories that vaulted them to the regional playoffs to be played at the Cabaniss Athletic Complex in Corpus Christi on Friday and Saturday. One step from the state tourney. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM

Old county jail interior restoration process begins

Old county jail interior restoration process begins

The Old Hays County Jail has recently seen some activity for the first time in a while. Curious San Marcans need not worry as the jail is expected to see interior restorations of the historical building in the future. 04/07/2022 12:00 AM