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FOUNDERS DAY FESTIVAL T-SHIRT CONTEST

To mark the 25th anniversary of Dripping Springs’ Founders Day Festival, event organizers have announced a t-shirt contest that invites Dripping Springs residents under the age of 18 to create a special design commemorating the 25th anniversary celebration. The contest begins today, with submissions accepted through March 23, 2012. To ...

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STATEMENT FROM REP JASON ISAAC ON RR 12 HOT MIX OVERLAY

Statement from Rep. Jason Isaac regarding hot mix overlay on RR 12, below. Per information in a related letter from TxDot to Isaac, the project will be completed by the end of summer 2012. Download the TxDot letter (PDF) by clicking here. Rep. Isaac: “Great news! Our efforts have paid ...

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HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REVIEWS, REQUESTS CHANGES TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE

The Hays County Commissioners Court today suspended for one week Section 10.1d of the Hays County Animal Control Ordinance that requires a dog known to have killed livestock, domestic animals or fowl to itself be humanely destroyed. The Court instructed Assistant District Attorney Mark Kennedy, Chief of the Civil Division, ...

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THE DUDLEY’S WINE BAR AND TAP ROOM OPENS ON MERCER

We know quite a few of you have already checked it out, but this Friday, February 24, The Dudley’s Wine Bar & Tap Room on Mercer will celebrate its official grand opening starting at 4pm. Just two doors down from The Barber Shop, The Dudley’s takes over the former chiropractic ...

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GOODWILL GOING INTO FORMER SUPER S SPACE

We just received words from the owners of The Commons retail center that they have signed a long term lease with Goodwill Industries of Central Texas who will occupy more than half of the former Super S food store. Plans are being drawn now and will be submitted to the City ...

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FLASH FLOOD WATCH

Hays and Travis counties included in a Flash Flood Watch from 6pm tonight through Saturday morning. A Flash Flood Watch means flooding is possible in or near the watch area. Turn around, don’t drown. More from the National Weather Service here.

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BODEANS ROCK THE BARBER SHOP

The BoDeans shot a music video at the Barber Shop bar yesterday. Best known for their Closer to Free which was used as the theme song for the television series Party of Five, the BoDeans had a string of hits in the late 80s that some may fondly remember, including ...

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GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT FEBRUARY 17-20

The birds have really been chatting it up lately, perhaps buzzing about The Great Backyard Bird Count which starts this Friday, February 17. Whether expert, novice, or feeder watcher, bird watchers across the U.S. and Canada are getting ready to tally millions of birds in the annual count coordinated by ...

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DS FARMERS MARKET’S MOVE TO THURSDAYS AND UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE

Based on a vendor and shopper survey with more than 120 responses, the Dripping Springs Farmers Market organizers recently announced they are moving the market to Thursday afternoons. Starting March 22, 2012, in the same location at The Triangle, located at Hwy 290 and Ranch Road 12, the market will ...

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CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTICES

City of Dripping Springs Public Notices for February Planning and Zoning and March City Council. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION Public hearings will be held at the City of Dripping Springs Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 28, 2012 and at the City Council meeting at ...

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