The smell of savory soup and the sweet sounds of folk music hit the Mercer Street Dance Hall Sunday as the 19th annual Empty Bowls project was held. The event, which benefits Dripping Springs Helping Hands, featured bowls that were made by Bridget and Bill Hauser and the Art Garage, along with gourm...

Discharge permit public hearing The city of Dripping Springs will hold a public meeting Nov. 10 where residents can speak on the city’s draft discharge permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The meeting will be held at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Special Events Room at 7:00 p...

Wimberley celebrated its second historical marker in 2016 Nov. 5 when the Wimberley-Hughes House was acknowledged as a recorded Texas Historical Landmark. The event was a family affair as 16 descendants attended the event. Two were descendants of the original owner, Zachary Taylor “Zach” Wimberley, ...

Poor diet and a lack of exercise are two factors that are contributing to low cardiac health scores in children, according to a Seton Healthcare press release. Dr. Stuart Rowe, a pediatric cardiologist at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, a part of the Ascension healthcare system, sai...

Dripping Springs ISD is looking to the future as the district continues to implement its strategic plan. That was the message given to stakeholders by DSISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing during the annual “State of the District” presentation Nov. 1.  “Dripping Springs has always been known for a high...

Dripping Springs ISD soon will start the process to determine new elementary and middle school attendance zones in preparation for the opening of a new elementary school and new middle school in August of 2017.  An administrative committee will work with the district demographer (PASA/Population and...

The Dripping Springs Tiger Marching Band closed its 2016 contest season Friday in style by performing at the (photo by Moses Leos III) Bands of America Super Regional competition at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The competition featured 63 bands from across the state that performed during the two da...

D ear Terese, I’m going to be listing my home soon, but my grass is dead and my landscaping is rather drab.  Do you have recommendation for nice curb appeal?   Janet Dear Janet, Most of us think of a lush green lawn in the front yard, but that may be an unrealistic goal, especially in a drought.  Mo...

Threatening skies didn’t stop members of the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team from hosting the inaugural bike swap at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Sunday. The event was held to raise awareness of mountain biking, along with the Dripping Springs program, as well as new trails at DSRP.

rom great danes to dachshunds and every pooch in between, humans and dogs alike can’t resist the excitement a dog park brings. Earlier this year, Buda opened its new dog park located on Sportsplex Drive. As more and more people look to visit the new park, following some helpful tips can ensure the e...