A Christmas Barn Tour

This is something that is totally Dripping Springs -- the Mustang Mare-y Christmas Barn Tour.  Fives barns will be on tour this Sunday around our area.  The advance ticket price of $20 includes the tour, tapas, snacks and soft drinks at each barn as well as riding exhibitions, live music and more.  Tickets the day of the tour are $30 for adults.  Proceeds from this event benefit the rescue, care, training and adoption of mustangs at the Horse Feathers facility in Driftwood.  For all of the details, please visit http://www.texash2oasis.org/.

We're Thankful

This holiday season, we wanted to share a few things we are thankful for in Dripping Springs, Texas:  Our wonderful schools, N. Hays County Volunteer Fire Department, Pound House Pioneer Farmstead Museum, PAWS, Onion Creek, Founders Day, the DSHS FFA program, Lions Club, local farms and ranches and the overall beauty of our area.  For more information about great things in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

DSHS Graduate Marches in Macy's Parade

DSHS graduate Sierra Kneifel, a Purdue feshman, will be marching in tomorrow's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Sierra plays the clarinet and was a member of the DSHS band last year when they earned the State Class 4A marching band title.  For more information about great people and activities happening in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Five DSHS Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Five Dripping Springs High School student-athletes signed national letters of intent to compete in their respective sports at Division I universities. Baseball player Parker French committed to the University of Texas at Austin, volleyball player Rachael McLamore is headed to Ole' Miss, volleyball player Mackenzie Neely signed with Northwestern State (La.), and softball players Cassie Carroll and Tina Cisneros will play at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and New Mexico State, respectively.

Wonderful Dripping Springs High School Honored by ACT Council

DRIPPING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL HONORED WITH COLLEGE READINESS AWARD:


Dripping Springs High School has received the 2010 "College Readiness Award" from the Texas ACT Council for maintaining or increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and significantly increasing their level of achievement and college readiness.

Less than 6 percent of all high schools in Texas were honored for this level of accomplishment.

Swingin' with Tony Harrison, Alex Dormont and Hot Texas

Dripping Springs favorites, Tony Harrison, Alex Dormont and Hot Texas will be swingin' at the Spoke Thursday, November 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Friday night at Central Market Westgate, 6:30 - 9:00.  These guys put on a great show -- take the kids and introduce them to this fabulous local Texas music!  For more information about the good life in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Coffee at the High School

If you have not had a chance to visit our beautiful new high school -- Kim Cousins is hosting a coffee Wednesday, November 17 at 7:30 a.m.  Stop by and grab a cup of coffee on your way to work!  For more information about the great people and places in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

It's Almost Christmas in Johnson City

We drove through Johnson City yesterday and many of the business owners were on their roofs stringing Christmas lights.  Nothing says Merry Christmas like the lights in Johnson City.  The quaint little town will be glowing November 26 - January 1.  For more information about Hill Country highlights, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

We love Lyle!

We were dazzled by the gifted and wonderful Lyle Lovett at the Paramount Theatre in Austin last night.  Lyle and his Large Band played a huge variety of music from country to blues and everything in between.  There were many cool cats from Dripping Springs on hand to enjoy Lyle -- including the talented, fun and very special Dr. Ron White and his smart, beautiful and very special wife Andrea.  For more information about unique and fun happenings, please visit www.DrippingSpringsLife.com.

Texas Conference for Women -- Wonderful!

We just returned from the Texas Conference for Women which was held in Houston at the George R. Brown Center.  The conference was outstanding with many inspiring speakers including Marion Jones who told a very touching story about her journey through her problems and prison time.  Lee Anne Tuohy, the mother from The Blind Side, was also a keynote.  Lee Anne is a tough, funny gal, just like the character developed by Sandra Bullock.  For more information about cool people and events, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Bocce Ball Tourney at Trattoria Lisina Benefiting the Burke Center

Get your Italian groove on and come out for Bocce Ball at Trattoria Lisina November 13th and 14th.  A trip to Italy is the first place prize!  Proceeds from the event benefit the wonderful Burke Center for Youth.  For more information, please call 512-894-3111.  For more information about events benefiting the Dripping Springs, Texas community, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Many Exciting Happenings at DSHS

If you missed last week's performance of Brighton Beach Memoirs at the DSHS Black Box Theatre, it's not too late -- there are 2 more performances this week -- Thursday and Friday at 7:30.  Everyone is raving about this clever production.  Please make advance reservations in the DSHS main office as the theatre holds 40 people.  On another note:  The DSHS Cross Country Girls are headed to State!  Good luck, girls!!  For more information about exciting people and events in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Alfard Hohman Passes Away

Beloved former Hays County Sheriff and lifelong Dripping Springs resident, Benjamin Alwin "Alfard" Hohman passed away Wednesday, November 3.  Alfard was loved by all in our community for his quick smile and his dedication to the DS United Methodist Church, Phillips Cemetery and many other organizations.  We know that he and his darling wife Ann are dancing together in heaven.  For more information about the wonderful people of Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Pure Water Stop Coming to Dripping Springs!

If you've been driving into Oak Hill to get your water bottles filled, drive no more!  Pure Water Stop will soon be opening at One Mercer Place in Dripping Springs.  Pure Water Stop has the purest drinking water, water bottles and accessories, teas and other healthy items to keep you energized and refreshed.  Stay tuned for more.  For more information about beautiful living in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Favorite Dripping Springs Musicians Lighting Up Austin This Week

Tony Harrison and Hot Texas featuring Dripping Springs fave, Alex Dormont, will be swingin' at the Spoke Thursday, November 4 from 6 - 8 p.m.  Friday night, November 5, they will rock the beautiful  Belmont on 6th Street.  If you haven't been to the Belmont, check it out, it's hip and happening!  For more great info about cool people and events in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Election Day, Tuesday -- Nov. 2 -- Please Vote!!

Don't forget to vote tomorrow! We have several important races in Hays County and across the beautiful State of Texas. For more information about people and events in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit www.DrippingSpringsLife.com.