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Rotary Club to host Back-to-School Rotary Rodeo
The Rotary Club of Dripping Springs will host a community- wide Back-to-School Rotary Rodeo on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at Dripping Springs Distilling, 5330 Bell Springs Road. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. “This is our first year hosting this event, designed to entertain school-age children while offering plenty of activities for adults as well,' said event organizer Carissa Holmes, a local Realtor and first-year Rotarian. Holmes, a mother of two Cypress Springs Elementary students, added that the rodeo-themed event will feature both outdoor and indoor attractions. Holmes said the organizers hope to...
Camp David Retreat hosts retreat day for metastatic breast cancer survivors
Camp David Retreat and the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) will host the 2024 Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Camp David Retreat, 4451 Mc-Gregor Lane, Dripping Springs. The retreat offers individuals living with metastatic breast cancer a day of nurturing, connection, and nature in the tranquil setting of Camp David Retreat. “At Camp David Retreat, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting organizations that make a difference,” said David Jones, owner of Camp David Retreat. “We are thrilled to host this event and contribute to the incredible...
Church, state and the Texas Legislature: Debate heats up over what students should learn
Texas lawmakers on Aug. 12 sparred during a hearing over two topics expected to consume much of the public education debate during the 2025 legislative session: religion in schools and education savings accounts. The House Public Education Committee began the public hearing with testimony from Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath. Later, there were questions from at least one Democrat about an education commission proposal that would infuse Bible teachings into elementary school English and Language Arts curriculum pending State Board of Education approval in November. If approved, the decision to adopt the curriculum would rest with school districts. Those that...
Sheriff issues CITIZENS WANTED alert
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from Hays County residents interested in learning more about the local criminal justice system. The Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is a 36hour program designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice system. This free program includes 12 weeks of instruction led by Hays County Sheriff’s Office staff and guest speakers. Classes are held Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 810 S. Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos. The course is tentatively set to begin Feb. 15. The academy aims to foster...
Your land, their home: Bird habitat expert to speak
, With bird populations plummeting at an alarming rate over the past five decades, your backyard or farmstead might just be the front line in the fight to save them. By adopting thoughtful land stewardship practices, you can transform your property into a thriving bird habitat and play a crucial role in reversing this troubling trend. Rufus Stephens, coauthor of Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas, will discuss conserving and enhancing local habitats—such as live oak savannas, grasslands, and residential yards—at the next meeting of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas on Tuesday, Aug....
Commissioners ask voters to approve bond package
With the rapidly growing population in Hays County, so too is the ever expansion of infrastructure. The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a road bond for the upcoming election in an effort to ensure that the roads evolve alongside the influx of people at the regularly- scheduled meeting Tuesday. Many people spoke in public comment against the specifics of the bond. After direction from the court at the previous meeting, the road improvement projects are now categorized by city or area rather than the precinct number — San Marcos area project, Kyle area project, etc. Now listed under San Marcos...
Dripping Springs High School sports kicks off Fall season
Team Tennis Season Underway The 2024 season for the Dripping Springs team tennis program has begun. Team tennis has a little different format than the specialty of spring tennis. In this sport it is all about the team element. Players play their matches and their result goes to the team total. The team that gets to ten wins first wins the game. Normally when the ten is attained all action is stopped but prior to the district tourney everyone will get to play their matches for the experience. Also, in team tennis, a player can play in more than one...
Ready Or Not
No doubt everyone is ready to welcome the start of a new season for high school sports. It is here and the sports of football, volleyball, cross country and team tennis will be up first to make their move toward another successful season. In today's high school sports world most do not have an end. Today, unlike years ago, when an athlete signs up for a sport they are usually locked into that job all year. The beginning of a new season is only indicated by the start of school. That time has arrived and the new year for another round...
Knights of Columbus hosts charity golf tournament August 31 in Blanco
The Knights of Columbus Council 11695 will host a “Build Our Church” golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco, Texas. Team entries are $520, and individual entries are $130. Registration for the tournament closes Aug. 23. The four-player team scramble format will have an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, with cash prizes awarded to the top three teams. Non-golfers can support the event by participating in a putting contest for a chance to win $5,000. The event will also feature door prizes, live and silent auctions, and a catered lunch. The fundraiser supports the building capital campaign for St. Martin de Porres Catholic Parish, which is constructing a 1,000seat sanctuary building on its campus at 230 Post Oak Drive in Dripping Springs. The new sanctuary and improvements to the grounds are estimated to cost $18 million and aim to meet the growing needs of the Catholic community in North Hays County. The current sanctuary will be used for daily Mass and wedding ceremonies. For more information about the tournament, the parish, and the new church capital campaign, visit stmartindp. org, or call John Pacheco at (512) 773-7419.
Empty bowls: Full hearts
, Dripping Springs Empty Bowls Project set for Nov 3 In a community where neighbors look out for one another, the Empty Bowls Project has become a lifeline. On Nov. 3, as the aroma of chef-prepared soups fills the air and local music stirs the soul, a simple handcrafted bowl will symbolize something far more profound—hope for the hungry in Dripping Springs. The 27th Annual Empty Bowls Project will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. The event raises funds to fight hunger in the local community. This family-friendly event...
Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs hosts open house
, , , , , , , , The long-anticipated Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs held an open house August 17 and 18 to give veterans and the public a sneak-peek to the campus’ latest additions. Dripping Springs has long had a strong sense of civic pride, and the new Patriots' Hall is poised to become a vital resource for the estimated 14,000 veterans in the area. When you add the families of those military veterans, the impact for the community is even larger. The facility provides a 10-acre retreat and resource hub for all veterans and their families to connect and...
Hometown Hero: Local Marine receives Commendation
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cullen Potter, a local Dripping Springs resident, was commended for his swift actions, alongside three Sailors, in saving the life of a Marine critically injured during a live-fire range training exercise in July. Their quick response stabilized the injured Marine before he was evacuated by helicopter to a nearby hospital. The Marine was treated and released to recover with his family. For this act, Potter and his fellow service members were awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals during a ceremony at Camp Wilson, California, on August 11. The rescued Marine and his family joined the ceremony via video...
Apogee Dripping Springs cuts ribbon to open new school
, Apogee Dripping Springs Micro High School (ADS), an alternative high school option for motivated, engaged, and curious students, held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 15. The school operates in leased space at Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church, 26650 Ranch Road 12. Ambassadors from the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, parents, and students joined founder and director Sarah Pevehouse to celebrate the opening of the school. ADS offers an unconventional education experience for high school students. Classes are not divided by age, and instead of traditional semesters, sessions last three to six weeks, with one-week breaks in between. Sessions are theme-based. The program...
Judge blocks Texas from releasing this year’s school accountability ratings
The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing. A Travis County judge has blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing its ratings of the state’s school districts and campuses for a second year in a row. Judge Karin Crump on Monday issued a temporary restraining order the same day Texas school districts filed their second lawsuit over the state’s changes to the metrics used to measure their performance. Here’s what you need to know: The background: How Texas school districts should be...
DISD now accepting applications for community advisory committees
The Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD) is now accepting applications from citizens to serve on its community advisory committees for the 2024-25 school year. Applications will be accepted through August 30. The success of Dripping Springs ISD is dependent on its partnership and effective engagement between district administration and the community’s stakeholders including parents, taxpayers, businesses and others. The advisory committees want stakeholders to provide valuable insight, expertise, and feedback for the district The district believes that the community advisory committees strengthen the ties between the district, its campuses, and the community and enhance the core educational process. Committees provide...
A name is a 'Very Special Thing'
Receiving a name is an important life event that usually stays with you for life. At your birth, your parents put a lot of thought into choosing your name. They may have chosen a name unique to you or one that honors someone in their lives. No matter what, it is special. That name should be honored by using it. Throughout my life, I have tried to honor a person's name by pronouncing it each time I get the opportunity to speak to them. My pet peeve in today's world is that too many people are too lazy to take the...
Jail outsourcing costs up half a million from previous year
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra reads a report from the Sheriff’s Office during Hays County Commissioners Court that outlines the jail population and outsourcing costs for the previous week. The Sheriff’s Office provided outsourcing costs for this Fiscal Year and the previous Fiscal year (except for June and July), which shows that outsourcing costs have gone up approximately half a million dollars total compared to the same time period last year. The most recent report read in commissioners court was for the week of July 28 to August 3. “The Sheriff’s Office sends my office a report of our inmate population,” Becerra...
Republican party nominates Muzzy for District Clerk
After a special committee vetting process of candidates by the Hays County Republican Party, Philip Muzzy was selected as the Republican Party’s candidate for Hays County District Clerk. 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 think Hays County got the short end of the stick for the last two-years,”...
School’s Back: Smiles, safety take center stage in north Hays County
, Tuesday marked the first day of school for thousands of students and their families in North Hays County. Students at Dripping Springs Elementary rose at dawn to prepare for the start of the new school year. For Kyleigh Sue Shlicke, 4, a pre-K student, her beaming face captured the excitement of a child eager to learn and make new friends. Meanwhile, staff directed traffic and helped guide families from the chaotic parking lot into a semblance of order. Many students were excited to begin school, while others were still a bit sleepy or unsure of what to expect. Teachers and...
San Marcos Academy begins 117th school year
San Marcos Academy students returned to campus on Wednesday, Aug. 7, marking the start of the 117th school year. Faculty and staff welcomed 144 lower school students (PreK 3–5th), 78 middle school students (6th–8th), and 112 upper school students (9th–12th) from Central Texas and around the world. Additional students are expected to arrive later this week. Of the 334 students who began classes Wednesday, 90 were new to the school. San Marcos Academy boasts a diverse population, with students from across Texas, the United States, and around the globe. In addition to serving day students from Central Texas, the academy hosts...
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