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Local economy continues expansion, experts say at annual GSMP summit
Local economy continues expansion, experts say at annual GSMP summit
The Texas economy is expected to continue its expansion, even in the face of market volatility, according to retired Assistant Vice President & Senior Economist of the Federal Reserve Keith Phillips. 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
One Shot hosts political rally for ‘God’s army’ convoy
One Shot hosts political rally for ‘God’s army’ convoy
A Dripping Springs business, One Shot Distillery, hosted a rally last week for the Take Our Border Back convoy, whose members largely identified themselves as members of “God’s army.” 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
Homelessness count conducted
Homelessness count conducted
On Thursday, Jan. 25, 50 volunteers gathered throughout the day at the First Presbyterian Church in San Marcos to locate and count the homeless population in Hays County. 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
Capital Highlights
Capital Highlights
TEA annual report just released 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
Court creates position to gather mental health resources
Court creates position to gather mental health resources
Mental Health resources can be found locally through various nonprofits and other organizations. For someone in a crisis, it may be difficult to find mental health services sprawled across various platforms. Hays County Commissioners Court addressed the need for a streamlined process by adding a behavioral health coordinator position, which will be responsible for finding and organizing all of the mental health resources across the county into one, easily navigable online location. 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
Paxton sues San Marcos over marijuana laws
Paxton sues San Marcos over marijuana laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of San Marcos and San Marcos officials over ordinances and enforcement related to how the city handles certain marijuana offenses. Paxton is also suing the cities of Austin, Elgin, Killeen and Denton. 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
Dripping Springs boys lacrosse opens with win
Dripping Springs boys lacrosse opens with win
Dripping Springs High School varsity boys lacrosse opened their Spring season with a road win against Boerne High School on Saturday, Feb. 3. This is the 11th consecutive year Head Coach Bill Cafferata’s team has won their season opener. 02/08/2024 12:00 AM
Property tax statement concerns grow, deadline nears
Property tax statement concerns grow, deadline nears
Some in the public raised concerns regarding the inaccuracy of the initial property tax statements that were posted online before the paper statements were available. The amounts posted originally were higher than the final amount. 02/01/2024 12:00 AM
Residents continue to protest concert venue at TCEQ meeting
Residents continue to protest concert venue at TCEQ meeting
A new commercial development on Fitzhugh Road continues to attract the focus of Dripping Springs residents and activists due to concerns the project could affect local waterways. 02/01/2024 12:00 AM
DSISD seeking input on second high school
DSISD seeking input on second high school
Dripping Springs ISD is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the design of the district’s second high school with a community input survey that is open to the public. All parents, students, staff, and community members are encouraged to complete the online survey by Friday, Feb. 23. 02/01/2024 12:00 AM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
January 31 02/01/2024 12:00 AM
DSISD Board of Trustees filing period underway
DSISD Board of Trustees filing period underway
The window to file an application to be a Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees candidate for the May 4 election is Jan. 17 Feb. 16. Three seats are up for re-election in 2024 - those currently held by Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick, Shannon O’Connor and Dr. Stefani Reinold. DSISD trustees do not represent 'places,' but rather are atlarge representatives. An application form can be downloaded online at dsisdtx.us. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16: In person to: Center for Learning & Leadership at 300 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 By mail to: DSISD, Attn: Supt. Office, PO Box 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 By email to: katrina. [email protected] An informational School Board Candidate Academy will be held Thursday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. in the Center for Learning & Leadership. Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz will share information about the role and responsibilities of board members and answer questions. Attending the meeting does not commit an individual to running for a trustee seat; it is informational in nature. Candidates for a school board of trustees in Texas must meet the following qualifications: Be a United States Citizen Be 18 years of age or older Not be mentally incapacitated (as defined in policy) Have not been convicted of a felony (as defined in policy) Be a resident of Texas continuously for 12 months immediately preceding the filing deadline Be a resident of the district continuously for 6 months immediately preceding the filing deadline Be a registered voter from the territory of the office sought For more information, visit dsisdtx.us. 02/01/2024 12:00 AM
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