A jewelry store heist committed in broad daylight two weeks ago in Dripping Springs has left some residents wondering if the town is ready to establish its own police force.

However, due to the cost of such an endeavor, city officials are instead contemplating hiring additional Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies to police the town.

But for Dripping Springs resident Danny Hendricks, growth has turned Dripping Springs into something “larger than I ever thought or hoped it would.&rdqu...