holera again reared its deadly head in San Antonio on July 30, 1834 causing the panic-stricken populace to flee for their lives as the second outbreak in as many years turned Texas’ largest settlement into a ghost town. Early Texans knew from tragic experience that cholera was a killer, an unstoppab...

Above, competitors hang on tight to their Broncos during the annual Dripping Springs Rodeo held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park July 20-23. The rodeo, hosted by the Dripping Springs Ag Boosters Association and the City of Dripping Springs has transformed into a Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association ...

Poenitzsch named Learning and Innovation director At a special meeting July 20, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved Superintendent Bruce Gearing’s recommendation of Nicole Poenitzsch as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Innovation. Poenitzsch has served 12 ye...

A high percentage of Dripping Springs ISD students met standard at all grade levels and subjects, according to preliminary State of Texas Assesment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results. Results extend across four profiency levels, ranging from “Did Not Meet,” “Approaches,” “Meets,” and “Masters.” S...

ripping Springs resident Kay Allen understands how a small town post office can also function as a networking hub. Several months ago, Allen, along with resident Charles Looney, crafted a plan in the Dripping Springs post office to distribute fans to those in need during the summer months. Starting ...

he Friends Foundation will host their 24th Annual BBQ Fundraiser at Pecan Grove (formerly the Salt Lick Pavilion) at 18200 RM 1826 in Driftwood on Thursday, October 5. From 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., guests will enjoy an evening of live music by the Hot Texas Swing Band , a silent and live auction, Salt Li...

Hays County Vaccination Celebration The Hays County Local Health Department and Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic are holding a week-long vaccination fair Aug. 7-11 for all children 18 years and younger who need vaccinations. The vaccines will be free for children who qualify. On Monday, Aug...

ow in its fifth year, the Hill Country Sporting Clay Competition has been raising funds for charity and bringing locals together for competitive shooting. A marksman takes aim at a previous Hill Country Sporting Clay Competition. The annual event benefits a variety of charitable activities in the ar...

ird watchers going to Charro Ranch Park can thank a Dripping Springs 15-year-old for its new feature. Boy Scout Connor Stevens with Troop 585 took on the task of building a chimney swift tower for his Eagle Scout project. As the name implies, the tower serves as a home for chimney swift birds.  Bird...

local Kyle Girl Scout has been awarded the Gold Award by the Girl Scouts of America organization for the creation of a butterfly habitat at Lake Kyle Park. Valeri Redd, 19, said she joined the Girl Scouts when she was in first grade and has been an active member of the organization for 12 years unti...