Blog posts in Community.
Construction has officially begun on DSISD's second high school — a 2,500-student campus on Darden Hill Road that will be the largest construction project in the district's history. Here's what the school will look like, when it opens, and why it matters for families across Dripping Springs.
Apr 16, 2026
Dripping Springs ISD enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is now open. New students — including kindergarteners, transfers, and Pre-K applicants — can register online now. Here's everything families need to know.
Apr 7, 2026
Mandatory water restrictions are now in effect for Dripping Springs households. City customers are under Stage 2 (once per week irrigation), while Dripping Springs WSC customers face Stage 4 (hand-held hose only, automatic sprinklers off). Here's what you need to know about each system and what to actually do differently.
Apr 4, 2026
Hays County wells in the Dripping Springs and Wimberley area are at 20-year lows. A proposed moratorium on high-water-use development was tabled in February after legal questions arose about county authority. Now, State Rep. Erin Zwiener has convened a working group — bringing together aquifer districts, watershed organizations, and county officials — to examine what tools local governments actually have. Here's what's happened so far, and what it means for Dripping Springs.
Mar 30, 2026
⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE — Ribbon-cutting is March 27. Hays County's new 175-acre Karst Canyon Preserve officially opens Friday next to Jacob's Well Natural Area — land that was almost 1,000 residential lots.
Mar 26, 2026
Dripping Springs City Council approved three new gateway monument signs at its March 17 meeting — two on Hwy. 290 and one on RM 12. Here's what they'll look like and what comes next.
Mar 24, 2026
From a beloved auto shop to a Mercer Street pizza underdog — here's who the Dripping Springs community voted as its best in 2026.
Mar 19, 2026
⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE — Spring Break runs March 16–20. Ranch Park has daily programming, the Farmers Market is Wednesday, and a free Star Party is Thursday night. Here's your family guide to the best week in Dripping Springs.
Mar 16, 2026
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is celebrating 40 years of no-kill rescue in Hays County — and they need dog walkers, cuddlers, and day trip volunteers right now.
Mar 16, 2026
Founders Day 2026 is making a change: the April 24–26 festival parade goes fully walking-only, ditching motorized floats for a more interactive, street-level celebration of downtown Dripping Springs.
Mar 14, 2026
Three seats are on the ballot in Dripping Springs this May — Mayor, Place 2, and Place 4. Filing just closed. Here is what the election is about and why it matters.
Mar 11, 2026
The City of Dripping Springs is now managing wastewater billing directly, starting with March usage. Here is what is changing, what is not, and who to call with questions.
Mar 11, 2026
