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Dripping Springs high school students earth a record 204 CTE certifications
The Dripping Springs ISD reports that more than 170 Dripping Springs High School students obtained a school-record 204 industry-based certifications through the school’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in 2024. Students earned certifications in a variety of career pathways including animal science, biotechnology, engineering, floral design, health science, real estate and welding. Whether students are going on to college or straight into the workforce, these certification courses provide valuable technical, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to help students build career portfolios and earn higher wages. These certifications introduce students to knowledge and skills that are foundational to future jobs and help...
Skatepark opens Saturday
, After a decade of planning, fundraising, and construction, the Dorian 'Zev' Kweller Memorial Skatepark will officially open on Saturday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m. After a commemorative ribboncutting ceremony, the park will be open for skaters to enjoy. Named after Dorian 'Zev' Kweller, a Dripping Springs High School student and avid skateboarder who tragically died in a car accident in 2023; the skatepark honors his memory and his love for the sport. Kweller was also a talented musician, playing the bass drum and tenor/quad drums in the DSHS music program, which reached the State Finals two years in a row....
Vista Brewing Hosts Hays Honey Festival in Driftwood on Saturday
, The Texas Natural Beekeepers Association and Vista Brewing are inviting the public to celebrate all things honey at the Hays County Honey Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at Vista Brewing, located at 3551 FM 150 W., Driftwood, Texas. Admission is free and open to the public. This marks the fourth year of the festival, offering attendees the opportunity to sample local honeys and learn about beekeeping in the Driftwood and Dripping Springs area. Candlemaker Hunter's Hive will return, and local ice cream vendor Beanz Creamz will offer its honey ice...
Masons commemorate North Hays counties new EMS builings
Masons from the local Rambo Masonic Lodge 426 joined representatives from the Grand Lodge of Texas to perform and witness the old and traditional masonic ceremony to officially pronounce the new EMS stations 74 and 75 as ‘level’ finished and ready to serve the emergency medical needs of the residentsin North Hays county. The tradition of cornerstone ceremonies for public buildings, like the EMS building 75 on Ranch Road 12 and EMS building 74 on Heritage Oaks Drive dates back to the early days of the United States. Until the development of steel frame construction in the 20th century, most buildings were...
Dripping Springs earns 'Brew City' designation
Dripping Springs, renowned for its rich Texas history, natural beauty, and tourism attractions, has officially been designated a Brew City destination. In April, Dripping Springs became one of the first Texas cities to receive the Brew City designation from the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, a nonprofit association promoting the craft beer trade through education and advocacy. In honor of this recognition, the Dripping Springs City Council proclaimed July 16, 2024, as “Dripping Springs Brew City Day.” The resolution, sponsored by Mayor Bill Foulds and read by Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian, ac-knowledges the growing craft beer industry, which supports nine local breweries...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Work begins to stabilize historic I.V. Davis home on Old Fitzhugh Rd
, At their meeting July 11, commissioners of the Dripping Springs historic commission reviewed and approved a ‘stabilization’ permit for repairs to begin on I.V. Davis historic home located at 100 Fitzhugh Rd. Contactors are already working to stabilize the structure and repair rotted material in and outside the house. The applicant requesting approval for the work is Pamela Bosco who plans to repurpose the house for a commercial business, according to the application. The house is estimated to have been built sometime in the midto- late 1920s with later mid-century additions and minor alterations. The current condition of the home is poor...
Hays County Master Gardeners to offer Fall training class
As the climate shifts worldwide and more people move into the Hill Country, locals and newcomers alike have taken an interest in plants. Whether the goal is to grow a more bountiful vegetable garden or to become a better steward of water resources, the Hays County Master Gardeners offer a comprehensive training course to teach local growers how to better maintain their land and gardens within the greater scope of the Hill Country. “In this day and age — especially with the extra heat, and the lack of water, and the fact that so many people move here — we really need...
Festival exit leaves Pound House Farmstead to seek new funds to operate historic museum
, The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is moving from the town in its name to the city of Uhland in east Hays county and rebranding itself as the Uhland Fall Fest. The festival held its last event at the Pound House Farmstead grounds in October 2023, after a three-year run. The festival was well attended, drawing 70,000 visitors over six weekends. But the festival quickly outgrew the capacity of the park and drew complaints from some residents of heavy traffic and increasing safety concerns for fire and emergency medical services. City officials told the Century News that the festival was popular, especially with...
Adopted street cat from local shelter becomes inspiration for a children's book series
, , Who would think that a cat adoption of an old black cat from the local PAWS animal shelter would inspire his adoptive fur mama to write a series of children’s books. That is exactly what happened when Dripping Springs resident and new farmer Christine Glenn adopted two cats from the PAWS animal shelter in Hays county. The eight-or-so year old feral cat named Clyde and his partner Bonnie were rehomed to the “Glenn Acres” farmstead owned by David and Christine Glenn in Dripping Springs. Clyde took to life on the farm and settled in fairly quickly. Bonnie wandered and left the...
School district names Kellie Raymond, Amber Daige to campus principal posts
, , , Kellie Raymond has been named the new principal at Dripping Springs Elementary school and Amber Daige to the post of principal at Cypress Spring Elementary school in time for the new school year which begins August 13. “Creating opportunities for our leaders to grow is an important part of leading a vibrant organization like DSISD. Raymond and Daige are accomplished and innovative leaders steeped in the rich traditions of the Dripping Springs community. I know they will bring just as much vision, expertise, and success to their new roles as their previous positions in the district and I...
County Plans New Road Bond
Hays County is looking to improve roads, and they will need voter support to do it. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announced that there will be a road bond on the November election ballot at the regularly scheduled Hays County Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday. Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe said that a lot of the proposed projects are east to west connections, which are very important for “safety, mobility and connectivity.” She added that there should be a balance between the impacts on residents and the benefits of the projects. “There is a lot of need out in our county....
Hays County’s innovative pre-trial diversion program graduates first class
Program offers some low-level offenders chance to avoid of a criminal record while reducing court dockets Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that the first group of people admitted into the new Pre-Trial Diversion Program for criminal cases have successfully completed the program. This program was launched in January 2024 and is designed to allow certain offenders to avoid the stigma and burden of a criminal record for low-level, non-violent offenses. Seven people have just “graduated” from the program, and another seventy are currently working their way through the program. If they successfully complete it, they will have the...
DSISD students earn top-five finish at national History Day competition in Maryland
, Dripping Springs ISD students Grant Gillum and Nora Gillum each claimed top-five finishes at the National History Day Contest held June 9-13 at the University of Maryland. Nora Gullum, a seventh grader at Dripping Springs Middle School, placed fourth in the Junior Individual Website category with her site, “Poisoned Pills: How the 1982 Tylenol Scare Was a Turning Point in Consumer Safety.” Gullum competed against middle school students from across the country as well as Korea, Singapore and the U.S. territories. Her work included archival research at the National Archives, information requests to federal agencies, and a personal interview with...
World Schools debaters finish fifth in national competition
The Dripping Springs High School World Schools Debate team of Jackson Berthelsen, Colton De Los Santos, Liam Ianiro, Will McAdams, and Alexander Seshan tied for fifth at the National Speech & Debate Tournament held last month in Des Moines, Iowa. Competing under the name Heart of Texas Gold, the students advanced to round 11 of 13 to record the highest nationals finish in school history in a main event. A total of 198 teams competed, representing all 50 states and seven countries. The students qualified for nationals after competing at the Heart of Texas District Tournament in March. World Schools Debate is a three-on-three format. Teams are assigned one of two sides in each round - either the government team proposing the motion or the opposition team advocating the rejection of the motion. Debaters present their position on a topic, refute their opponents and respond to questions throughout the course of the debate.
Hays County awards contract to Austin Pets Alive! to support pet owners in the local community
The Hays County Commissioners Court has awarded a contract to Austin Pets Alive!, a leading animal welfare organization, to continue their groundbreaking work at the Hays County Pet Resource Center. The collaboration between Hays County and Austin Pets Alive! has already made significant strides in fostering, adoptions, and providing essential resources to Hays County pets and their owners,” according to Alex Villalobos, chief of staff to County Judge Ruben Becera. “Austin Pets Alive! has been a Hays County partner for over 15 years, I look forward to continuing to lead the nation in support of the human animal bond and pet retention,...
Local writer, long-time Dripping Springs high school coach awarded Sportswriter of the Year by Texas Girls Coaches Association
Carl Waits, our very own sportswriter for the Century News, was awarded Sportswriter of the Year by the Texas Girls Coaches Association at their summer convention. Waits, a long-time area resident, has covered local sports for 45 years, including 34 years for the Dripping Springs Century News. Waits taught in the Dripping Springs school district for three decades before retiring in 1996. Waits said he never set out to be a sportswriter, but as teacher and coach in the Dripping Springs school district he felt it was important to celebrate and recognize the hard work student athletes just wasn’t interested in covering our...
Two new EMS stations set to open to meet increase in medical emergency needs in Northern Hays County
Rambo Masonic Lodge to commemorate building cornerstones in public ceremony July 17 Construction of two new EMS stations 74 and 75 is nearly complete and both are expected to be operational later this month to serve the emergency medical calls or residents in the northern areas of the county. North Hays County EMS is the emergency medical services provider for the northern portion of Hays County, including Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Henly, with a service area covering some 244 square miles. The two new locations will improve response times, helping to preserve human life, allowing Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics to provide...
New local study provides base for addressing mental health in area youth
A 2021 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that assessed mental health and suicidal behaviors from 2011 to 2021 in high school students across the United States indicated that 13% of high school girls had attempted suicide and 30% had seriously considered it. That jumped to more than 20% for LGBTQIA+ teens, and 45% of queer youth had seriously considered suicide. These numbers are alarming, and the CDC recommends the implementation of programs that support positive youth development to decrease suicidality and other mental health issues in youth. With the increase in mental health crises being experienced...
Sheriff releases video of deadly shooting of Joshua Wright
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office released the body camera footage of Joshua Wright being shot and killed in the Ascension Seton Hays emergency room by now former Hays County Corrections Officer Isaiah Garcia. The incident occurred on December 12, 2022. “In light of the recent dismissal and conclusion of the criminal proceedings, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the body worn camera recording of the incident,” a statement from the Sheriff’s Office said. The video shows Garcia standing outside of a restroom at the hospital. As Wright exits the restroom, it appears to show him push Garcia when he attempted to put...
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