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Dripping Springs library celebrates four decades of community

The Dripping Springs Community Library has been a staple of the community since it was founded in 1986. In the years since, the city has grown and changed, but the DSCL has remained consistent. Whether patrons are seeking a new read or a learning opportunity, the DSCL has offered programming and resources for 40 years and counting.

"While the way we access information has changed over the years, the library’s purpose has remained the same: providing knowledge, connection, and opportunity for everyone," board President Missy Atwood said.

The history: When the DSCL was first established, it operated out of the high school, now Dripping Springs Middle School. The Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library, along with local leaders and community members, raised funds for the library’s current facility, which was completed in 1998. Since 2022, the DSCL has been raising funds for a new library.

Many of the people who helped the DSCL throughout the years are still involved, including Atwood. She joined the board in 1998 and has served on it ever since.

 
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As Austin officials debate 2026 bond election, city staff suggest 2-year delay

City Council is continuing to weigh whether to put a bond measure to Austin voters this fall, while city staff have recommended pushing the potential election to 2028.

The details: After over a year of bond development work, both city staff and a resident-led task force have recommended several potential bond packages to elected officials this year. While council launched the bond planning process and many elected officials believe the city has pressing project needs, it still remains to be seen if they'll opt to put a bond on the ballot this year.

City financial guidelines—including a "decision tree" for bonds recently adopted by council—led staff this month to suggest holding off for two years and instead plan for a 2028 election. That recommendation came with hundreds of millions of dollars from past bonds still unspent.

Going forward: Council will continue to debate the size and merits of a potential 2026 bond ahead of a mid-August deadline to call an election for the fall.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

7th Annual Austin Greek Festival

Summer Classic Film Series opening weekend

May 22-24, times vary
Austin

May 22-24, times vary
Austin

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Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo 2026

7th Annual Antique Barn Sale & Artisan Show

May 22-24, 7:30 p.m. (daily rodeo performance)
Dripping Springs

May 23, 7:30 a.m.
Cedar Park

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Cost to prevent a Texas water crisis has more than doubled to $174B, state says

Texas officials released a draft of their next state water plan in April, projecting that state and local governments will need to spend $174 billion in the next 50 years to prevent a water crisis.

The details: The three-member Texas Water Development Board voted April 16 to publish an initial draft of the 2027 State Water Plan, laying out what is needed to prepare for a future “drought of record,” when water demands are highest and supplies are lowest.

The $174 billion price tag is more than twice the cost projected in Texas’ 2022 state water plan, which was $80 billion.

The context: As Texas’ population continues to grow, water restrictions and shortages are becoming more common in areas throughout the state. At the same time, major companies are moving to Texas and communities are contemplating large data center projects, with some residents expressing concerns about high water use in the already drought-prone state.

The proposed plan includes 3,000 proposed water management projects and 6,700 strategies to increase Texas' water supplies through 2080.

 

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