News, events, and more happening in Dripping Springs, Texas.

The question of how people who just use cell phones (not landlines) would get notified of emergencies came up quite a bit during the wildfires. The Hays County Commissioners Court and emergency response officials just sent us a reminder that residents who use cell phones can receive emergency notifications on ...

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Dublin knows a little sign language and would love to learn more. We are simply smitten with this precious deaf border collie mix. He is so loving, sweet, and calm but is scared of flashing lights so no flash photography or discos for him. He is an extraordinary companion who ...

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All of those who live or work in the Dripping Springs area may vote on the recipients of the Chamber’s awards for 2011 Business, New Business and Non-Profit of the Year awards. The winners of these awards will be announced at the 10th Annual Suits & Boots Awards Celebration on ...

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UPDATE (6:39am) FROM HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Swift Water Rescues in Hays County On January 25, 2012, at approximately 5:20 am, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded along with South Hays Fire Department responded to the area of Highway 123 and County Road 266 (Old Bastrop Highway) in San Marcos, ...

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The North Hays County Fire/Rescue dedicates a new custom fire engine, on Saturday, January. 28, 2012, at Noon at the Central Fire Station, 400 Sportsplex Dr. in Dripping Springs. The dedication event, including Wet Down and Push In Ceremony, is open to the public with hot dogs being served plus ...

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We may be the most moving and shaking and tapping and twirling town in the Hill Country. On the heels of the recent opening of Starbella Dance Co in the center next to Dollar General, 4D Dance Studio has moved into the dance room of what was formerly Boudreax’s Powerhouse ...

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We have had a few emails asking about a large flock of birds that has arrived in the area. It’s possible they are American Robins, which are being observed in large numbers as of late.

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Lost and found animals in the Dripping Springs, Texas area. If you have a lost/found animal, information on how to submit at the bottom of this page. If you have questions or information on the animals below, please use the contact information in the associated lost/found posting (all we know ...

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The National Weather Service advises that an approaching upper level storm system and associated cold front will affect South Central Texas beginning Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday. Thunderstorms will begin across across the Western Hill Country and Edwards Plateau late Tuesday. Some of these storms may become severe Tuesday night. ...

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Spring-like temperatures this weekend for dancing and gallery perusing. Duchman Family Winery (13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood) is bringing back back photographer Bill Peary for his second art showing at the winery. You can view 36 pieces of art (canvas, metal and prints), meet and greet with the photographer, and ...

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