/tags/dripping-springs Dripping Springs en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:51:08 GMT /politics/2025-05-03/hays-county-election-results-hays-cisd-dripping-springs-school-bonds The money will go toward expanding existing schools, building new ones, funding tech upgrades and more. Sun, 04 May 2025 00:51:08 GMT /politics/2025-05-03/hays-county-election-results-hays-cisd-dripping-springs-school-bonds Maya Fawaz /education/2025-04-21/dripping-springs-independent-school-district-tx-402-million-bond-may-3-2025-election The district is expected to outgrow its high school and is looking to build a new one. Money from the bond would also fund technology and school bus upgrades. Early voting starts Tuesday. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:01:00 GMT /education/2025-04-21/dripping-springs-independent-school-district-tx-402-million-bond-may-3-2025-election Maya Fawaz /crime-justice/2025-04-02/hays-county-texas-tren-de-aragua-gang-ice The Texas Department of Public Safety said it, along with several other government agencies, has been investigating the Tren de Aragua gang for more than a year. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:37:19 GMT /crime-justice/2025-04-02/hays-county-texas-tren-de-aragua-gang-ice Maya Fawaz /life-arts/2025-01-13/austin-tx-libraries-new-books-january We asked librarians from Round Rock, Dripping Springs and Austin, which new releases they are most looking forward to this month. Their recommendations include something for everyone with a mix of romance, historical fiction, fantasy and nonfiction about women in music. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:07:00 GMT /life-arts/2025-01-13/austin-tx-libraries-new-books-january Becky Fogel /politics/2024-10-30/a-group-of-hays-county-residents-hopes-to-overturn-a-bond-to-fund-roads-lawsuit In a lawsuit filed last week, four residents allege Hays County did not provide key information on a transportation bond currently on the ballot. They also claim local leaders violated state law. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:45:00 GMT /politics/2024-10-30/a-group-of-hays-county-residents-hopes-to-overturn-a-bond-to-fund-roads-lawsuit Maya Fawaz /education/2024-04-23/dripping-springs-isd-austin-discrimination-policy-gender-sexual-orientation Dozens of community members attended Dripping Springs ISD's meeting Monday night to voice their concerns about the district looking to remove the terms "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" from several policies. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:26:40 GMT /education/2024-04-23/dripping-springs-isd-austin-discrimination-policy-gender-sexual-orientation Maya Fawaz /energy-environment/2023-10-20/the-hill-country-is-getting-ready-for-aprils-total-eclipse Small towns across Texas are expecting a spike in visitors as tourists drive in to watch the eclipse from parks and natural areas. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:56:45 GMT /energy-environment/2023-10-20/the-hill-country-is-getting-ready-for-aprils-total-eclipse Maya Fawaz /politics/2023-04-24/hays-county-voter-guide-what-you-need-to-know-to-vote-may-6 Voters in Hays County will decide on several school district bonds and emergency services funds. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:04:00 GMT /politics/2023-04-24/hays-county-voter-guide-what-you-need-to-know-to-vote-may-6 Maya Fawaz /crime-justice/2023-04-10/north-hays-ems-needs-more-money-to-keep-up-with-emergency-calls The emergency district wants to build more stations and buy more ambulances. A proposition on the May ballot is the first step toward increasing the property tax rate to help pay for it. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:15:12 GMT /crime-justice/2023-04-10/north-hays-ems-needs-more-money-to-keep-up-with-emergency-calls Maya Fawaz /education/2023-03-01/hays-county-school-districts-put-bonds-on-may-ballot-to-tackle-rapid-growth Hays County school districts want to expand schools and build new ones in an effort to fit hundreds of new students each year. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:35:00 GMT /education/2023-03-01/hays-county-school-districts-put-bonds-on-may-ballot-to-tackle-rapid-growth Maya Fawaz