The threat of a looming thunderstorm did not deter the public from joining the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Star Awards. The sold out event was held at Dripping Springs Distilling on Thursday, March 2.

Joe Hogge (middle), owner of 12 Fox Beer Co., stands with co-owner and wife Stacey Hogge (right) and taproom manager Victor (left) after receiving the Outstanding Customer Service award.

As the program was getting started, the storm rushed in and blew open the doors. Still, busi...