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Lacrosse back on track in latest matchups
Coming off a string of four road losses, Dripping Springs High School Lacrosse rebounded in a big way last week to defeat visiting 2023 Class B State Champion Westwood High School and 2023 Class C State Champion Alamo Heights High School. In the Westwood win, Drip Lacrosse’s Senior Attackman Kyle Parker set the single season scoring record. Hammer Practice Players of the Week were Senior Defensive Midfielders Dylan Reeves and Deacon Ivey. Versus Westwood The Westwood matchup was a last minute, mid-week addition to the schedule. Westwood scored first but Drip quickly followed. Drip then ripped off six in the second...
DS Elite donates $1,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace
In a continuing effort of community support, Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals recently donated $1,000 to the Austinarea chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. SHP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing beds for children who are going without one. Steve Gielda, Chapter President for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, accepted the donation at DS Elite’s monthly meeting last week. “These funds which are so generously donated will help us build more beds for kids who don’t have one in Dripping Springs,” Gielda said. “Each bed cost $250 so this means four children in Dripping Springs will get a real bed to...
Experts examine the hydrology of local aquifers
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two part series on the Groundwater Symposium that occurred at Texas State University on April 2 bringing together the area's groundwater conservation district leaders. The aquifer’s in the area are complex and vastly different from one another, but all are interconnected. Each impacts the flow for various surface water sources throughout the region and require different regulations for management. Texas State University’s Office of Sustainability and Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, along with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, hosted a Groundwater Symposium on April 2 at the LBJ Student Center to...
Hays County organ donations up from last year
The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized April 2023 as National Donate Life Month in Hays County, urging all residents to consider becoming donors. “I’m a two-time heart recipient. Both hearts [were] received at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin,” said Lemuel Bradshaw, United Tissue Resources communications director. “I have ten grandchildren, none of whom were born before my very first of two transplants. What that means is the decisions that people like those in this room and others have made let me be a part of their lives.” The proclamation stated that National Donate Life Month is observed each April. “While NDLM is...
Senior places at state conference
Dripping Springs High School senior Health Science student Jasmine Zogaib placed third in Prepared Speaking at the Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference to earn a qualifying spot for the 2024 HOSA International Leadership Conference. A three-time state qualifier, Zogaib qualified for the state competition after finishing first in the area contest in February. She participated in Dental Science at the state competition last year and competed in Prepared Speaking at the state level in 2022. Zogaib will compete at the HOSA International Leadership Conference from June 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
Track and field heads to regionals
Thirteen Drippin Springs High Schoo track and field athletes placed in the top four in their respective events at the 25-26 Area Meet on Wednesday, April 10 in Georgetown to qualify for the Region IV-6A Meet. The boys 4x200meter relay team of Cooper Reid, Jackson Mills, Kyle Koch and Croix DaCunha highlighted the competition with an area title by winning the event in a time of 1:29.24. DaCunha and Mills also qualified in the 4x400 relay with Beckham Kelly and Maddox Maher, timing 3:22.24 for third place. The girls’ 4x400 relay consisting of Megan Hancock, Morgan Riley, Rylea Bernhard and Kaleigh Howell...
County Updates
The Edwards Aquifer Authority declared an increase from Stage 2 to Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the San Antonio Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction within Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Medina counties. The EAA officially confirmed that the ten-day rolling average at the J-17 index well was 639.9 feet above mean sea level (ft msl) as of April 3. The EAA Critical Period Management Plan Stage 3 for the San Antonio Pool reduces the annual authorized withdrawal amounts available to affected Edwards groundwater permit holders by 35%. These reductions apply to all...
Home values drop throughout Hays County
Preliminary property appraisals show that residential values have dropped across almost the entirety of Hays County over the last year, but the drop in average property values has been offset by substantial new residential and commercial construction. The new construction caused a significant increase in the overall market value of all property across the county. “The driving forces of property value are both economic and population growth,” Hays Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Laura Raven said. “As the population rises so does the demand for services, development, and employment opportunities. New improvements added to the roll contributed most to the total...
Protecting children during April and beyond
Editor’s Note: April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. The following article is the second article of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. Locally, HCWC served 616 community members that experienced sexual assault or abuse and 899 children that suffered abuse and their protective caregivers. Roxanne’s House, the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, works collaboratively with community partners by employing the multidisciplinary team (MDT) model to address child abuse allegations effectively. This approach, endorsed by the National Institutes of Health and the US Department of Justice, fosters collaboration...
Demolition Day set for Home in a Month project
Dripping Springs Hometown Missions, in collaboration with members of the Dripping Springs community, is gearing up for what they’re referring to as “Demolition Day” for Nora Salazar, her daughter Victoria and her two grandchildren. Scheduled for Saturday, April 13, at 8 a.m., this event marks the beginning of the transformative 'Home in a Month' project for the Salazars. Before the work starts, attendees will gather for a blessing of the start of the project at approximately 7:45 am. The 'Home in a Month' initiative, organized by the nonprofit organization Dripping Springs Hometown Missions, embodies the spirit of community and compassion, aiming to...
Over 250 families served at food distribution for people and pets
, , , , The Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center hosted their first drive-up food distribution for people and pets on Saturday, March 23, at McCormick Middle School in Buda. The event was open to anyone in Hays County and served over 250 families. Of the 250 families, an estimated 98% were in need of pet food. Wet and dry food for cats and dogs was provided for families, as well as resource guide flyers that included information for medical assistance, behavior support and other low-cost pet services. The Hays County Pet Resource Center estimates that it...
DSISD to allow transfers for 2024-2025 school year
According to the school district, Dripping Springs ISD is experiencing a high concentration of growth on three campuses: Dripping Springs Elementary, Walnut Springs Elementary and Sycamore Springs Middle School. Because of this rapid growth, these campuses have exceeded their functional capacity. With capacity available at other schools, the district is allowing a limited number of transfers out of these three campuses for the 2024—2025 school year. The application period is now open and will run until June 1 . For the 2024-25 school year, parents may request a transfer of their student(s) out of: • Dripping Springs Elementary Walnut Springs Elementary Sycamore Springs Middle...
Rare total solar eclipse darkens skies across Dripping Springs
, , Locals and visitors across the Dripping Springs area came together this week for a rare viewing experience: a total solar eclipse. The natural phenomenon, which ocheld off just enough for viewers to long curred at 1:34 p.m. on casts predicting thun-April 8, cast the city derstorms, the clouds into darkness for a total of two minutes and 58 seconds as the sun enjoy totality — and blocked out the moon, for two city employees Despite weather fore- to get engaged.
Commissioners recognize historic Alba Ranch in Dripping Springs
The Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing the historical significance of the Alba Ranch in Dripping Springs, while the Texas Historical Commission recognized the Alba Ranch with an official Texas Historical Marker. The historical marker honors the Alba Ranch as an important and educational part of local Dripping Springs history. Over four generations, the Alba family settled nearly 1,000 acres in Hays County since Mexican-born Victoriano Alba first moved to Dripping Springs in 1903 with his eight children. According to the proclamation, additional historical contributions by the Alba family included the first recorded birth at the Hays County Courthouse...
C. C. Carlton Industries donates $100,000, new kennel building to Service Dogs, Inc.
Craig Carlton is used to thinking big. His company C.C. Carlton Industries has worked for over 30 years on Texas’ biggest construction projects including the Tesla factory in Austin, the Space X facility in Bastrop and housing developments throughout Central Texas. Carlton’s passion for giving back is as big as his professional accomplishments. Friday, March 29, Craig Carlton presented local nonprofit Service Dogs, Inc. with a check for $100,000. He also plans to break ground on a new kennel building in June. “When I visited here in January, I fell in love with the place,” says Carlton. “Dogs have helped me through...
Planning for Pet Resource Center taking shape
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter posts its intake and outcome numbers as well as the amount of dogs currently housed in popup shelters daily on Instagram. On March 26, the shelter posted that the intake of animals was 18 while three left the shelter, and 37 dogs are housed in popup crates. These numbers are similar to what occurs on a daily basis. It is clear that the shelter needs help with the large number of unhoused animals in the county. To address this need, Hays County partnered with Austin Pets Alive! to establish a Pet Resource Center in Hays County. Austin...
DSHS Speech & Debate heads to Nationals, earns honors
, Seven Dripping Springs High School speech and debate students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament after competing at the Heart of Texas District Tournament on March 22-23 at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville. In World Schools Debate, Jackson Berthelsen, Colton De Los Santos, Will Mc-Adams, and Alexander Seshan were selected to represent the district at the national tournament. Liam Ianiro and Zoey Parks qualified in Big Questions Debate and Alicia Hernandez was a qualifier in Program Oral Interpretation. Dripping Springs High School speech and debate coach Davy Holmes was honored with the Heart of Texas NSDA District...
County ranked 16th fastest growing in the nation
The population in Hays County is exploding. For several years now, the county has been in the top ten fastest growing counties in the nation. For the 2022 to 2023 data, it was bumped to the 16th fastest growing in the nation, but that’s not due to any slowdown in the quickly growing population. According to the Texas State Demographer Lloyd Potter, this just means that there are other counties in the U.S. that are growing even faster than Hays. “If you look from year to year there’s a slight fluctuation in its dynamics, in particular domestic migration, but it kind...
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