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Dripping Springs

Moses Leos III on March 1, 2017

A trio of incumbents along with three newcomers tossed their hats into the ring for three Dripping Springs city council seats up for grabs this May.

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds, along with council members Santos Alba and Charlie Busbey all filed for reelection prior to the Feb. 17 deadline. Joining them are William Travis Crow, Taline Manassian and Harrison Thomas Schultz.

Alba, a retiree who has been on the Dripping Springs City Council for 24 years, said his motivation for filling for reelection w...

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs declares Municipal Courts Week

At its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Dripping Springs City Council declared Nov. 4-8, 2024, as Municipal Courts Week. According to the proclamation,...

November 13, 2024

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Downtown Dripping Springs restrooms move forward with bid

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After much anticipation, the downtown restroom facilities in the city of Dripping Springs are moving forward. On Nov. 5, Dripping S...

November 13, 2024

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs attorney selected as Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair

DRIPPING SPRINGS— Milena Christopher of Dripping Springs has been selected as one of 40 individuals to serve as a 2024-25 Texas Bar Foundation nominat...

October 30, 2024

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Dripping Springs approves conditional use permit for barbecue food truck

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The first standalone mobile food truck is now coming to Dripping Springs. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, after weeks of discussion across sev...

October 23, 2024

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Dripping Springs City Hall to temporarily close for renovations

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Dripping Springs City Hall will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, due to an extensive renovation project aimed at ...

October 1, 2024

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Dripping Springs adopts FY 25 budget, sets tax rate

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After a series of workshops, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2024-25 fiscal year municipal budget, alo...

September 25, 2024

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

Breaking News, Hays County, News

November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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