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Residents of Gateway Estates ask for more time amid eviction deadline
Residents of the Gateway Estates, a mobile home community just east of the Dripping Springs city limits, are seeking more time after receiving 60-day notices to vacate their homes from the park's owner, Gateway Development LLC. The residents received letters, which they describe as eviction notices, informing them they must move their homes within 60 days. Several residents appealed to the Dripping Springs City Council on Aug. 6, asking for the city's intervention. Gateway Development LLC, which purchased the property in March 2022, has not yet filed redevelopment plans with the city's development services department. The company says residents have been on...
Democratic Party nominates Calvert for District Clerk
The Hays County Democratic Party considered four individuals as potential nominations for the open Hays County District Clerk position. Amanda Calvert was nominated by the party. The election of a new district clerk was necessitated by the resignation of Avrey Anderson, who resigned from office amid a lawsuit seeking his removal. The suit accused him of failing to fulfill the duties of the clerk’s office, including issuing jury summons and subpoenas, sending protective orders to law enforcement and processing cases declined for prosecution, among others. “I feel like I have the experience and education to run for this position,” Calvert said. “…...
From backyard game to national craze: The rise of pickleball in the U.S.
Pickleball, a sport that has rapidly gained popularity across the United States, has an origin story as quirky as its name. What began as a simple backyard game has transformed into a nationwide phenomenon, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. The journey of pickleball from its humble beginnings to its current status as one of the fastest-growing sports in America is a testament to its unique appeal and accessibility. The origins of pickleball date back to the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Joel Pritchard, a congressman, and his friend Bill Bell were looking to entertain their families...
Produce pickers pickle perfection
If all this talk of pickleball and pickleheads has you craving pickles, head over to the Dripping Springs Farmers Market and get a jar of this year’s crop of pickled cucumbers, carrots, and other vegetables. Grey Skelley of Shipps Lake Ranch sells her jars of ‘Pop’s Bread N Butter Pickles’ from a recipe her father taught her. Her father loved to cook, having learned from his mother, a Depression- era cook who made everything from scratch. Skelley also offers butchered cuts of her naturally-raised, grass-fed Angus beef from her ranch and jams from this year’s fruits and berries. Another vendor, Dylan Kongos...
Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey finds
'Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey finds' was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Most Texas adults agree with arguments against school vouchers, but in the end, they still would support legislation that makes such programs available to all families in the state, according to a new survey released July 29. The University of Houston and Texas Southern University survey asked 2,257 adults about their opinions on school vouchers, programs that let families use taxpayer dollars to...
Pickleball camp for kids aims to replace screen time with an introduction to the game
, , A group of Dripping Springs moms, who discovered the joy and benefits of pickleball, through their own play, have teamed up with Camp David Retreat to start a Kids’ Pickleball Camp, beginning August 20. The sixweek program, taking place every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m., offers children an opportunity to learn the basics of pickleball in a fun and supportive environment. The idea for a pickleball camp came to Jennifer Terry, a mother of five, who wanted a less expensive option or her kids to learn the sport. She works at Camp David Retreat and lives nearby. She asked the...
School's Back: TxDOT urges drivers to watch for children and school buses on our busy roads
As schools in Dripping Springs and Driftwood prepare to welcome students back to school next week, TxDOT is launching its Be Safe. Drive Smart. Back-to-School campaign, urging drivers to remain vigilant in school zones and around buses. With school zone flashers already in operation, the importance of cautious driving is paramount to protect our children and prevent tragic accidents. In 2023 alone, Texas experienced 748 school zone crashes and 2,523 school bus-related collisions, resulting in 11 fatalities and 63 serious injuries. The primary causes were preventable, such as speeding, distracted driving, and failing to yield. With these alarming statistics, TxDOT emphasizes...
Shield Ranch joins area’s growing list of International Dark Sky Places
Shield Ranch Barton Creek, located about 22 miles northeast of Dripping Springs, has been certified as an Urban Night Sky Place cementing the region’s distinction as Dark Sky region. Shield Ranch joins three neighboring designated International Dark Sky Places; Dripping Springs and Bee Cave, Texas – both International Dark Sky Communities – and Travis County Milton Reimers Ranch Park – an International Dark Sky Park – augmenting the regional effort to protect the night sky. “Shield Ranch is Texas’s 20th International Dark Sky Place certified in the International Dark Sky Places program. In addition to three Developments of Distinction, there are now...
Community rallies for injured DSHS grad: Benefit concert set for August 11
What should have been a joyous high school graduation trip for Luca Picucci and his friends and families to Cancun, Mexico, was anything but when on June 6 the Dripping Springs High graduate suffered a terrible accident. Picucci, a starting linebacker for the Dripping Springs HS Tigers football team, had emergency surgery in Mexico for a fractured vertebrae and spinal cord swelling. He was then transported back to Austin by medevac to completely redo the surgery at Dell Seton Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center. After a month in hospitals, he is now in full recovery mode with a grueling...
Next Level Urgent Care opens Dripping Springs location
Next Level Urgent Care opened its practice in Dripping Springs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 1. Ambassadors from the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business to the community. The urgent care center is located at 12400 U.S. 290, near the Belterra neighborhood. The clinic is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Online scheduling of appointments can be made at nextlevelurgentcare. com Next Level Urgent Care was founded by CEO Dr. Juliet Breeze. She was inspired to create a low-cost medical care practice after taking her injured son to a freestanding emergency room and learning the high...
Firefighters spray down DSHS Marching Band after hot practice
, The crew at North Hays County Fire Station 71 responded to a call that the DSHS Marching Band’s brass section was blowing too hot on August 1, and gave the entire band a refreshing encore with a water spray to cool them down. The spray down happened at the end of the band’s practice at Dripping Springs high school. The crew of Lt. Joe Cardenas, driver operator Chirs Moore and firefighters Brian St Jacques and Garrett Blumhagen performed the spray down. According to Jeanine Southall from North Hays County Fire Rescue, “It's become a bit of tradition at the end of...
Plan your Back-to-School shopping for August 9-11 to save during State’s sales Tax Holiday
In today’s inflationriddled economy, saving every penny matters, especially for families preparing students for the school year. For those families, August can be an expensive month. To help, the state of Texas has announced that certain back-toschool related purchases are exempt from state and local sales taxes which can save shoppers more than 8 percent. The annual reprieve happens once a year, during the state’s sales tax holiday August 9-11. To take full advantage of the savings, plan your shopping for school clothes, footwear, supplies, and backpacks for that weekend if you can. Purchases must be made from a Texas store or an...
DSISD names three new head coaches for Dripping Springs High School
, , Dripping Springs ISD has named three new head coaches for the Dripping Springs High School dance, golf and tennis programs. Kayla Roper has been named the new dance director, David Biagini has been selected as the head golf coach and Carly Norment has been named the head tennis coach. Roper has served as DSISD’s assistant dance director for three years. She assisted with the awardwinning Hi-Steppers program and coached the Dazzlers squad to a Crowdpleasers state championship in 2024. Roper earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas State University in 2021. Biagini steps into the head role for the...
Countdown '24: Hays HS football preview
The countdown to the 2024 High School Football season takes a look at the upcoming football season for the varsity football teams in Hays county. DRIPPING SPRINGS TIGERS The Tigers are coming off a 11-3 season where Dripping Springs finished second in the district play behind Austin Westlake. Dripping Springs advanced to the 6A D2 Region IV Final before falling to Cibolo Steele. The Tigers remained put in District 26 along with Austin High, Austin Akins, Austin Bowie, Austin Del Valle, Austin Westlake and Lake Travis. The Tigers return just five offensive starters and one defensive starter from last year’s team. Dripping Springs will look...
DSISD and first responders conduct active shooter drill at Cypress Springs elementary
, , Members of local law enforcement and emergency services in North Hays County collaborated with the campus security team of the Dripping Springs Independent School District to conduct an active shooter drill at Cypress Springs Elementary School in Driftwood on Friday, July 26. The two-part exercise allowed deputies from the Hays County Sheriff ’s Office and Hays County Constable’s Office Pct. 4 to familiarize themselves with the layout of the school campus, which is just three years old. It is the first DSISD school in Driftwood. The key objective of this drill was measuring how the first responders work with...
Skaters shred opening day of DZK Skatepark
, , , , , After 10 years of dreaming, planning, petitioning and fundraising, the community gathered Saturday, July 27, at Founders Memorial Park for the official opening of the Dorian Zev Kweller Skatepark. Officials from Hays County, the city of Dripping Springs, and board members of the Dripping Springs Community Foundation joined the Kweller family, skatepark initiative leader Dennis Baldwin, skaters and their supporters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dennis Baldwin, who spearheaded the effort to bring the park to fruition, welcomed the crowd. “On behalf of the entire skate community during this 10-year journey, I would like to thank the Dripping...
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