Out of 22 Dripping Springs High School students who competed at the regional DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competition, 13 earned the right to advance to the state event. The regional competition was held Jan. 21 at Copperas Cove High School.

DECA’s industry-validated competitive events are held in the areas of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism. The process involves students in both a written component such as an exam or...