The debate over transgender student bathroom use within Dripping Springs ISD was rekindled Monday as a local state representative and a nonprofit Christian group opposed the district’s current policy. Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, and State Representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs...

ripping Springs High School students performed extremely well on Advanced Placement (AP) exams administered in the spring of 2016, according to a report from the College Board. Of the total exams taken by DSHS students, 71.6 percent of tests received scores of 3, 4, or 5, which can earn credit at mo...

Small business is life for Wimberley resident and Dovetails owner Sheri Fowlie. Having grown up in a family that owned a small business in Maine, Fowlie believes small, local business is the “heartbeat of America.” As Small Business Saturday (SBS) approaches on Nov. 26,   Fowlie and many others cont...

After a year of development, the city of Dripping Springs moved forward with Phase 2 of the Headwaters development construction plan after the completion of Phase 1, which began in late 2015. The city recently approved a Planned Development District that regulates the type of development within the ...

EmilyAnn Trail of Lights Enjoy more than 100 lighted exhibits created by Wimberley businesses and organizations at this annual trail Nov. 26-Dec. 29. Roast a marshmallow at the Yule Log, listen to live music and meet Santa. Get details at emilyann.org Lisa Avery at Wimberly library The public is inv...

Debate raged during a public meeting at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Nov. 10 over the city of Dripping Springs’ proposed discharge permit application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The meeting, requested by Texas State Representative Jason Isaac, gave residents the chance to...

A service provider has been selected to provide equipment and services for the Emergency Service District (ESD) 1. According to a press release, ESD 1 on Oct. 25 selected the San Marcos Hays County EMS to provide ambulance services over Acadian Ambulance services out of Austin. In an emailed intervi...

A beloved Dripping Springs-area live music venue will stay for one final season before making a move north in 2018. Mike Farr, owner of the Nutty Brown Café and Amphitheater, said plans to move the music venue to a new location in Round Rock have been delayed for one year. Farr said the venue, which...

East Mercer Street between Ranch Road 12 and U.S.  290 will temporarily be closed to through traffic Nov. 14-15, according to a city of Dripping Springs press release. The closure will allow the developer of Texas Heritage Village to install a waterline that stretches from the driveway in front of H...

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...