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Wildfire disaster declared for most of Texas

Wildfire disaster declared for most of Texas

A disaster declaration was issued this week by the governor’s office for wildfire activity throughout the state of Texas. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Services set for soldier killed in vehicle accident

Services set for soldier killed in vehicle accident

Services set for soldier killed in vehicle accident 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Native perennials a hardy addition to landscapes

Native perennials a hardy addition to landscapes

As the dog days of summer are upon us, there is little we can do in our perennial gardens except struggle to keep them alive with so much heat and so little water. However, August is a good time to trim back plants that have stopped blooming. If the perennials are cut back a few inches or one quarter of their size, they will bloom again in September and October. If plants are still blooming, cut off the spent blossoms to encourage more flowering. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Rootline Coffee opens in Dripping Springs

Rootline Coffee opens in Dripping Springs

Rootline Coffee Company is addressing a common problem: finding ethically sourced, specialty- grade coffee. And last week, they celebrated with a ribbon cutting, sponsored by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Merritt seniors thank Pig Pen BBQ

Merritt seniors thank Pig Pen BBQ

Hill Country citizens remember the late January- early February ice storm earlier this year that coated trees with up to three-quarters of an inch of ice, paralyzed roads, pulled down power lines and left many people in the cold and dark for three days. The number of power outages in the Hill Country alone surpassed 200,000 households, and, in Texas, almost half a million people lost power. It was the worst ice storm in nearly a decade. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Dental office celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

Dental office celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

Dripping Springs Family Smiles brings extraordinary dental care, patient education and beautiful smiles for generations to come. Earlier this month, they celebrated that reputation with a ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

County Updates

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra used the burn ban agenda item as a chance to discuss the Oak Grove Fire at last week’s Commissioners Court meeting. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voters’ approval

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voters’ approval

Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment in a three-part series from The Texas Tribune regarding Texas’s proposed property tax laws. It was originally published as one article titled “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.” 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

August 16 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Tigers volleyball off to great start

Lady Tigers volleyball off to great start

Last year, the Dripping Springs High School volleyball team put together a 7-0 run in the playoffs to become the 2022 State 6A Champs. It seems they liked the streak so well, they decided to extend it into the 2023 season. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

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