Dripping Springs Century News

10/12/2025

Residents of the Dripping Springs area who drive toward Austin for work or other activities should be aware of a new traffic pattern at the intersection of US 290 and SH 71, known as the “Y”, in Oak Hill. On Oct. 9, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) opened a new Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) as part of safety and mobility improvements for the Oak Hill Parkway project.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/3043,txdot-debuts-new-urban-interchange-at-290-and-71
CHECK OUT THE ANIMATION: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv_z8-YpsKg

There's a new intersection design coming to US 290 and SH 71, the first for TxDOT Austin District. A Single Point Urban Interchange, or SPUI, replaces the 'Y...

10/07/2025

The Dripping Springs Century News would like to feature uplifting and inspiring stories from local breast cancer survivors to include in October issues of the newspaper. Please email any ideas to [email protected] if you or someone you know would like to share their story.

10/03/2025

Ten new star sculptures will add more creative sparkle to the City of Dripping Springs after their unveiling ceremony, which will be held Oct. 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The artists will be on hand to share the inspiration behind their designs.

“We are excited to unveil the next round of stars, designed by local artists, that will turn our parks and other areas of our city into an outdoor art gallery and bring awareness to the beautiful night sky that the Hill Country is famous for,” said Pam King, Tourism Manager for the Visitors Bureau.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/3029,city-to-host-unveiling-ceremony-for-next-set-of-star-sculptures

09/29/2025

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09/08/2025

The Hays County Sheriff ’s Office Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall basic class. The course will tentatively start on Sept. 25.

The free, 36-hour program is designed to give the citizens of Hays County a working knowledge of the Hays County Sheriff ’s Office and the criminal justice system. It includes 12 weeks of instruction by Hays County Sheriff ’s Office staff and other guest speakers. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Building located at 810 S. Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos, directly behind the Government Center.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/2954,applications-open-for-hays-county-sheriff-s-office-citizens-academy

09/07/2025

The new compensation plan for Dripping Springs ISD staff was approved by the DSISD Board of Trustees at its Aug. 25 meeting. The approval had been delayed as district staff worked to implement several new laws that affected school funding.

The board also heard an update on High School #2 from VLK Architects, and voted to approve the presented construction documents.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/2953,school-board-passes-compensation-package-hears-construction-updates

09/06/2025

The Pound House Farmstead hosted a Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Aug. 30. The free community day featured a fire engine and ambulance from North Hays County Fire/Rescue. Kids could even try their hand at using a remote control to operate the firetruck’s sprayer. Pedernales Electric Cooperative was onsite with a bucket truck, and there was also a dump truck, a tractor, a skid steer and more.

Donations for the event benefitted the Pound House Farmstead and Museum, which is included on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a Texas State Historical Landmark since 1965. The museum is open on Saturdays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

09/05/2025

The Dripping Springs Tigers will play Wagner tonight at D.W. Rutledge Stadium in Converse, Texas. Football game starts at 7 p.m.

Miss last week's game? Check out our recap by sports writer Carl Waits. Photos courtesy of Cortni Reid, Fuerte Foto.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/2950,tigers-stun-vandegrift-vipers-41-14

09/04/2025

Hays County held its second open house for the Fitzhugh Safety Study on Aug. 20 at Beerburg Events. Members of the community were invited to look at maps and proposals for the road and to provide feedback on those plans.

“We actually had great attendance. I’m interested to see how many people signed in and left comments,” Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith said.

The county plans to improve Fitzhugh Road between RM 12 and the Hays County line to enhance safety, improve mobility, and accommodate the region’s growing population. The deadline for comments is Sept. 5, and they can be submitted at www.fitzhughsafetystudy.com.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/2957,open-house-provides-community-with-opportunities-to-comment-on-future-fitzhugh-road-improvements

09/03/2025

The application window for Dripping Springs ISD’s Community Advisory Committees for the 2025-26 school year is open through Friday, September 5.

Community Advisory Committees provide input to the district on a variety of subjects, including district and campus planning, academic programming, student health initiatives, among others. They also seek to strengthen the ties between the district, its campuses, and the community, and enhance the core educational process.

READ MORE: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/2962,applications-due-for-dsisd-community-advisory-committees

09/01/2025

Tuesday night (9/2) at 5:30 p.m., the Dripping Springs City Council will continue its series of budget workshops with a presentation and discussion of the proposed municipal budget for FY 2025-2026.

A public hearing and consideration of approval for the budget is included on the evening's business agenda. The council will also have a public hearing on the proposed 2025 ad valorem tax and levy of $0.2267 per $100 of assessed valuation of all taxable property within the corporate city limits.

There will also be a public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of enforcement provisions of the city's drought contingency plan.

The meeting is held at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas, or it can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdDRtcxasTM

08/31/2025

Hays County has launched a comprehensive revision of its Development Regulations and is seeking public input to inform future development policies and practices. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, there will be several open-house meetings in locations across the county, including one at 2 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.

The new regulations will impact a wide range of development-related issues, with an emphasis on water availability, water quality, and erosion control, as well as floodplain management, environmental protection, and transportation infrastructure.

Read more: https://www.drippingspringsnews.com/article/2949,hays-county-invites-community-to-provide-feedback-on-development-regulation-revision