By Brittany Anderson A resolution regarding remote learning was presented by Dr. Karen Kidd, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Innovation, at the Dripping Springs ISD agenda review meeting on Monday. “Out of Senate Bill 15 and training and recommendation from Texas Association of School Boar...

On Monday, Sept. 20, the city of Buda presented a proclamation, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and Hispanic American accomplishments. J.R. Gonzales, executive director of the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, gave a speech in front of council, thanking the city “on behalf of 63 million pe...

By Megan Wehring Central Texas McDonald’s restaurants have raised more than $33,228.42 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).   Parents with children who suffer from a critical illness or injury often need an extra hand. RMHC works to lighten the load for families by providing housing that’...

By Brittany Anderson DSISD – Dripping Springs ISD is lowering its tax rate for 2021, and proposing to set the rate at $1.3103, but the average taxable value of homes within the district has risen in one year by 20.63%. Last year’s average taxable value of residences within the district was $387,560 ...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The 2021 Dripping Springs High School (DSHS) Homecoming Court has been announced. (Photos courtesy of Dripping Springs ISD) The seniors of the Court, along with the announcement of this year's king and queen, will take place during halftime of the football game o...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- Dripping Springs High School (DSHS) teacher Kristina Vannoy was selected as one of five finalists for the Greater Austin 2021 Teaching Excellence Award. Kristina Vannoy Courtesy photo Vannoy is in her seventh year at DSHS, currently teaching Pre-Calculus, Univers...

On Sept. 2, a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a brief program was held at Walnut Springs Elementary's new building, featuring a group of fifth graders singing the school song as well as remarks by Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, Board President Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick, and Principal Melinda Gardn...

Staff Report UPDATE: Hays County corrected their press release, which originally stated that there would be an addition of a traffic signal. The upcoming work on US 290 at Martin Road in Dripping Springs does not include the addition of a traffic signal.  A revised quote from Pct. 4 Commission Walt ...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Just in time for the fall planting season, the Hays County Master Gardeners Association (HCMGA) is slated to host its annual plant and tree sale next month.   Texas native and adapted plants and trees will be featured. These include perennials, ground covers, ornamen...

By Sahar Chmais In Hays CISD, where masks are not mandated, 2.6% of students and staff were infected with COVID three weeks into the school year. In Austin ISD, where masks are mandated, that number is 0.8%. Dripping Springs ISD, also without a mask mandate, has a similar statistic to HCISD, with 2....