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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

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

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

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

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

July 20 07/21/2022 12:00 AM

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

Drip girls help to bring home national championship

Drip girls help to bring home national championship

It’s not everyday you can call yourself a national champion but here in Dripping Springs, four local volleyball players will have that distinct honor. 07/13/2022 04:00 AM

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