By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY — Several Dripping Springs residents disagree with new urban development brought in by Hays County, saying it could wither away the small town atmosphere.  When newcomers sign a contract on a house, some assume they will find a captivating main street just down the road...

The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind the city of Dripping Springs’ wastewater expansion plan and discharge permit application, according to a release. But the announcement, which was made Monday, came after Protect our Water (POW) released a letter written by the U....

Preliminary findings from Austin’s evaluation of Dripping Springs’ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)  draft permit shows  the city “meets the criteria” for its beneficial reuse program. The city of Austin evaluated “potential impacts on the qualify of water in Onion Creek” in its revi...

Dear Mayor Purcell and Dripping Springs City Council Members, No one ever said public service was easy.  Often, it’s a thankless job that requires tough and sometimes unpopular decisions to be made for the good of the community.  Our city’s wastewater expansion is such an issue.   Please accept a no...