ATX-SWA: Impact 9/22/2025

The new sidewalk on Mercer Street and Hwy. 290 opened for public use Sept. 15.

The details: The Mercer Street sidewalk project extends from the intersection of North Rob Shelton Boulevard and Hwy. 290, continues along Hwy. 290 through downtown Dripping Springs, and ends at the south intersection of Mercer Street and RR 12.

The city has also installed a raised crosswalk on Mercer Street and two pedestrian crossing beacons to help pedestrians navigate the area more safely. Temporary barricades have been put in place until custom handrails are installed next month.

Nearly a year after the first “Stars of Dripping Springs” were installed, another round of stars will soon be unveiled.

The gist: “Stars of Dripping Springs” is a public art project that represents the city and its designation as an International Dark Sky Community.

“The star is really key to our brand, and key to who we are,” Dripping Springs Tourism Manager Pam King said.

The city partnered with the Dripping Springs Art League to select eight “startists” to create new stars for the project, in addition to two stars that were commissioned. In total, Phase 2 of the project will feature 10 new stars.

Each star will represent a different category, with previous themes ranging from the Hill Country and wildlife to cultural heritage and music.

The details: While all six of the stars from phase one were displayed on Mercer Street, the new stars will be spread out across the city.

Drip N Drop Dumpsters & Hauling, owned by Preston and Tiffany Weigel, began offering dumpster rentals and hauling services in Central Texas on Sept. 1. 

What they offer: Drip N Drop Dumpsters & Hauling offers 13- and 21-cubic-yard dumpster rentals, holding up to four tons of material. The business also offers debris removal services, said Preston Weigel.

The local impact: The business serves Hays County, Southwest Travis County, Eastern Blanco County and Northern Comal County, said Preston Weigel.

“We want to be of service in our community and make an impact as a small local business,” Preston and Tiffany Weigel said in an email to Community Impact. “We are there for those who need help cleaning up any kind of project, both commercial and residential.”

Check out the top five headlines from the Community Impact Austin team Sept. 13-19.

1. Check out these 20 new nonstop destinations from Austin’s airport

2. City plans relocation of homeless services hub from South Austin's Sunrise Community Church

3. Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden and The League Kitchen & Tavern coming to Georgetown

4. Leander ISD weighs closing 3 campuses

5. Singas Famous Pizza coming soon to Georgetown