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Low water levels close Jacob’s Well for a second summer
The Hays County Parks Department announced that Jacob’s Well Natural Area is suspending its 2024 summer swimming season until further notice. The summer swimming season, which typically extends from May 1 through Sept. 30 of each year, will be suspended due to belowaverage spring flow and water levels. Hays County officials plan to re-evaluate water conditions monthly to determine whether swimming might become possible at a later date. Swimming has been suspended at Jacob’s Well Natural Area since June 2022, when recorded spring flow dropped below average. Spring flow reached zero by October 2022, marking the fifth time in recorded history...
County Updates
An Amber Alert issued for a three-yearold San Marcos child ended with the child unharmed and safely recovered by authorities over the weekend. An Amber Alert is a child message distributed by the child abduction alert system, which most commonly results in messages being sent to cell phones, that asks the public for help finding an abducted child. According to the San Marcos Police Department, Legend Torres was allegedly abducted from Children’s Park at 1:30 p.m. on April 27. Police said the suspected abductor was 46-year-old Joey Torres, who was described as a family member who was “considered armed and potentially dangerous.” Police...
HCWC receives final payment of $644,000 grant from Hays County commissioners
Hays - Caldwe l l Women’s Center recently accepted the second half and final payment of the $644,000 grant unanimously approved by the Hays County Commissioners Court in August of 2022. This grant, funded through the Hays County allocation of the American Rescue Plan and the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, proved critical financial relief to HCWC in order to mitigate and recover from the extraordinary expenses and revenue loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and to cover a much-needed expansion to the McCoy Family Emergency Shelter. Grant funds were applied towards HCWC's normal operating expenses along with the capital improvement of the...
Hays County to host Tire Collection Event May 4
The Hays County Environmental Task Force led by the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Capital Area Council of Governments, is hosting a Tire Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until trailers are full) on May 4 at 2171 Yarrington Road in Kyle. Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins said the event is an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and abandoned tires and aims to clean up the county, as polluted tires leach toxic compounds into the soil and provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The free Tire Collection Event aims to be the...
Drip lacrosse rockets into super regionals
Dripping Springs Lacrosse swept Central-South district playoff games last weekend against Georgetown and Smithson Valley after vaulting into the playoffs the week prior with a home win against Regents. The junior varsity team also enjoyed their second win of the season against Regents JV, finishing their year on a high note. Hammer Practice Player awardees for the last two weeks have been senior midfielder John Calendar, junior attackman Brady Taylor and senior midfielder Austin Reeves. Vs. Regents Drip opened the scoring floodgates in the second quarter. In doing so, senior attackman Kyle Parker broke Gabe Reno’s all time scoring record of 112....
Chicken Express celebrates new owner Eric Hamilton
For many years, Chicken Express has been the go-to spot for local comfort food, especially its fried chicken and fish. Now, the popular business is buzzing with new energy under the ownership of Eric Hamilton, who was welcomed at a Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 23. Hamilton said he is dedicated to stirring in fresh vibes while keeping the classic flavors that locals love. Part of a family that owns several Chicken Express locations across Texas, Hamilton knows his way around the restaurant’s traditions and values. At the Dripping Springs outlet, he’s maintaining the high standards...
Unhoused population in county at highest measured
Accurate data on those that are unhoused in the community — including reasons for being unhoused, the amount of time without shelter, age and information on mental illness, substance abuse disorder and veteran status — is critical to receiving federal funding ana identifying the type of prevention programs needed. The Homeless Coalition of Hays County, which is the local chapter of the Texas Homeless Network, conducts a Point in Time Count annually. The PIT count is a snaappsshot of the current ddaata related to the unhoused that is gathered on a single night, which was Jan. 25 this year. There were...
Former County Commissioner arrested for DWI
Wimber:lreieyyIndependent School District Board of Trustee and former Hays County Commissioner Will Conley was arrested for driving while intoxicated on April 23. In addition to the DWI charge, he was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, which stemmed from him having a gun in the vehicle while allegedly driving while intoxicated. Conley denies being intoxicated. “It is an unfortunate situation,” Conley said. “I understand that law enforcement is in a difficult spot. That is a tough job, but I maintain my innocence. I was not intoxicated, and I look forward to goin through the judici process to confirm that. I...
Students capture titles at Texas History Day contest
Dripping Springs ISD students Grant Gillum and Nora Gillum each captured state titles at the Texas History Day State Contest on Saturday, April 20, to advance to the National History Day Contest. Sophomore Grant Gillum claimed a fourth consecutive state championship with his website, “Fueling Victory: How the Inch Pipelines Became a Turning Point in World War II,” to take top honors in the Senior Division Individual Website category. In addition to winning four state titles, Gillum placed second at the national contest in 2023 and was a third-place finisher in 2021. Nora Gillum, a Drip [iddle School, captured her first state...
Dripping Springs announces new public art project
The city of Dripping Springs is set to twinkle with creativity as it launches Stars of Dripping Springs, a city-wide art initiative featuring captivating star sculptures. Organized by the city of Dripping Springs, Destination Dripping Springs, the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Dripping Springs Art League, this project will be a vibrant public art project that invites local artists to share their talent while also highlighting the city’s Dark Sky community. “We are excited to invite artists to participate in this exciting project that will turn our downtown into an outdoor art gallery and bring awareness to the beautiful...
City departments outgrow space, move to new location
On May 1, the city of Dripping Springs Planning and Building Departments will be relocating to a new building, the former Pedernales Electric Cooperative building, located at 661 West Highway 290, in Dripping Springs. The city of Dripping Springs is witnessing significant growth. The decision to relocate comes as a result of the departments outgrowing their current space at city Hall. The new location represents an exciting opportunity for the city to better serve its residents and businesses. Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught expressed optimism about the move, stating, 'As our city continues to grow and evolve, it is crucial that...
DSHS student-athletes sign letters of intent
Five Dripping Springs High School student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent this week to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Below is information on each of the signees. Noah Chomout, Lacrosse, Ohio Northern University Noah Chomout is a four-year member of the Dripping Springs High School lacrosse team, playing longstick midfielder and defender for the Tigers. As a senior, he has served as team captain while guiding the squad to a 12-5 record so far this season. Chomout has anchored the Dripping Springs defense this season while scoring multiple goals on four occasions. He earned the team’s Mark...
Austin plastic surgeon moves to Dripping Springs
Dr. Sarah Saxon and the staff at Saxon MD Facial Plastic Surgery celebrated joining the Dripping Springs community with a ribbon cutting last week. The ceremony, cosponsored by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, took place on Friday, April 19. A native of Carthage, Dr. Saxon attended Baylor University, where she expressed a particular interest in transforming her lifelong fascination with surgery into expertise. After graduating from Baylor, she spent over a decade training in facial plastic surgery, which included four years of medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, five years of residency in Otolaryngology...
School district announces teachers of the year for 2024
Dripping Springs ISD announced Karalise Moreno and Libby Geisinger as the District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, at the DSISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. Moreno and Geisinger were chosen by a volunteer committee comprised of retired educators, and will now represent DSISD in the Region 13 Teacher of the Year selection process this summer. Moreno is in her 15 th year teaching pre-K at Walnut Springs Elementary, having spent her entire career in DSISD. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development. Moreno...
DSISD music recognized for fifth straight year
Dripping Springs ISD has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for the fifth consecutive year for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. To qualify for the designation, DSISD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community musicmaking programs.
Early voting underway for May 2024 elections
Election season is back in swing for the May 2024 elections with early voting now underway for local candidates. The early voting period, which began on April 22, will continue until April 30. On the ballot in Dripping Springs are five Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees candidates: incumbent Stefani Reinold, incumbent Mary Jane Hetrick, Shanda De-Leon, Terri Purdy and John Adams. Election Day is Saturday, May 4. The DSISD Board of Trustees consists of seven unsalaried district patrons elected to three-year terms to represent all residents in the school district boundary. Dripping Springs ISD trustees do not represent “places.” The top two votegetters on May 4 will be elected. In Dripping Springs, early voting is available at one location: Headwaters Hub, 708 Headwaters Blvd. The early voting hours are as follows: • April 22-26: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • April 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • April 29-30: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about votin candidates and pol ing locations for the May 4 election, visit hayscountytx.com/departments/ elections. More information about the DSISD board election is also available at dsisdtx.us/ elections.
Celebrating Dripping Springs
The annual Founders Day Festival will take over the streets of downtown Dripping Springs this weekend, celebrating the city’s heritage and pioneer spirit. The three-day celebration will officially kick off on Friday, April 26, with the Founders Day 35 th Anniversary Parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade will run through the middle of Dripping Springs, along Mercer Street. The event will continue on Friday with a carnival and free, live music until 11:30 p.m. The main portion of the festival will run on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food and drinks will...
County Updates
A man, later identified as 22-year-old Malachi Williams, was killed last week in an officer involved shooting with the San Marcos Police Department. According to a press release from the city of San Marcos, a call was made to 911 on April 11 around 9:30 p.m. from two men who said a man was following them near East Hopkins and Cheatham Streets. The callers reported that the man followed them from a convenience store on Cheatham Street into a neighborhood nearby. They told dispatchers the man following them displayed two large knives and threatened them with the weapons. The man was described...
Ascension Seton opens new cardiac cath lab
Ascension Seton Hays announced last week the opening of a fourth cardiac catheterization lab, increasing cardiovascular services available at the hospital. The new catheterization lab, commonly referred to as a cath lab, is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualize the arteries and the chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormalities found. The investment also includes electrophysiology capabilities, which diagnose and treat heart rhythm problems. 'This state-of-theart equipment augments our ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. Adding EP capabilities, alongside our skilled interventional cardiologists and heart surgery program is a true...
Winterguard places third at state championships
The Dripping Springs High School varsity winterguard was awarded the bronze medal in the Scholastic National A Red Round category at the Texas Color Guard Circuit State Championships on Saturday, April 6 at Reed Arena in College Station. Dripping Springs totaled 88.995 points, finishing more than 2.5 points ahead of fourth place Cedar Park. Buda Hays took first place with 89.660 points and Pearland placed second with 89.590 points. The Tigers went undefeated during the regular season with five first-place finishes. They also captured the TCGC Area West SNA Championship to qualify for the state competition. Photo provided by Dripping Springs ISD.
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