Dripping Springs ISD names new superintendent

Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, former deputy superintendent for Lake Travis ISD, has been named as superintendent for Dripping Springs ISD.

Dripping Springs designated as Music Friendly Community

The city of Dripping Springs completed the multi-step certification process to be designated as a Music Friendly Community.

Celebrating National Beer Day at Dripping Springs breweries

There are more than 50 breweries in the Austin area and several of them are located on Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs. 

Woman caught "red handed" after painting graffiti at Dripping Springs City Hall

Offensive words, focusing on racism, were spray-painted on the outside walls of city hall in the early morning hours of March 10, according to the city.

Attend a virtual workshop about the "Music Friendly Community" program

The Texas Music Office and the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau will be co-hosting a virtual "Music Friendly Community" workshop on October 21. 

Dripping Springs launches its own emergency management plan

The Dripping Springs Emergency Management Department has launched the city's first Emergency Management Plan after working with emergency officials from across Hays County.

Students receiving special services begin phasing into Dripping Springs classrooms

This week students receiving special services as defined as an individual education program (IEP) began phasing into classrooms in Dripping Springs ISD.

Dripping Springs ISD moves forward with plan to provide on-site learning next month

The board's decision came after a petition gained more than 1000 signatures in less than 12 hours in favor of Dripping Springs ISD having students have classes on campus.

Bumpy start back to school for some Central Texas school districts

School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.

Pursuit in Wimberley turns into officer-involved shooting in Dripping Springs

The suspect who led Hay County Sheriff's Office deputies and a Department of Public Safety trooper on the pursuit was pronounced dead at a local hospital later in the day.

Dripping Springs man carries sign welcoming conversations about race

Throughout the day, people with differentiating views gathered around Kaniga waiting to speak with him and eventually carried the conversation amongst themselves.

Dripping Springs dance hall reopens after two months

The dance hall was closed for more than two months because of COVID-19. They reopened Friday with a band and dancing. The festivities continued through the weekend. 

Hays County completes COVID-19 testing at nursing home facilities

The task force, made of 18 testing and eight support personnel, has set up a system allowing them to test up to 100 people an hour at facilities in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos.

Dripping Springs to create disaster relief program to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

The program will be for commercial businesses only, not residents, but the City Council believes that the program will help and stimulate the local economy, helping both residents and businesses, according to the city.