DRIPPING SPRINGS — Davy Holmes, speech and debate sponsor at Dripping Springs High School, was honored with the Diamond Award by the National Speech & Debate Association for the second time in his career.

This is one of the highest honors a coach can achieve as a member of the association.

To earn a Diamond Award, a coach must be a member of the National Speech & Debate Association for at least five years. Coaches earn points through team participation, student achievement, public servic...