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Dripping Springs, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Dripping Springs! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does DSISD’s new ‘A’ financial rating really mean?
  • See how a Dripping Springs musician shines on Austin City Limits

Also on today's calendar: Yoga Workshop with Dahlia Rondeau and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get if you buy a French ax and have it shipped? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Texas election resources: Find your polling place | How to register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dripping Springs ISD earns 'A' in financial accountability rating (communityimpact.com) — Dripping Springs ISD has earned an ‘A’ rating in Texas’ Financial Integrity Rating System, scoring 98 out of 100 points based on its 2024-25 finances. While slightly lower than last year’s perfect score, the district still met key standards for audits, debt payments, fund balance health, and responsible budgeting that directly affect local classrooms and taxpayers.
   

• Ty Myers (pbs.org) — A rising country artist from Dripping Springs, Ty Myers, takes the Austin City Limits stage and reflects on how growing up near Austin shaped his musical dreams. The performance special mixes his original songs with a Willie Nelson cover, showcasing his blend of country, soul, blues, and Southern rock while repeatedly highlighting his Central Texas roots.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Update: Owner has been found.
    Found dog on 12 near Moxie gymnastics. Dog was in the middle of the road and quickly came to me when I pulled over. The dog does not have a chip and… (Nextdoor Springlake Dr)
  • Whim Hospitality posted a job opening for Server Asst. in Dripping Springs. Apply here.
  • Broadway Bank posted a job opening for Senior Relationship Banker - Dripping Springs Financial Center in Dripping Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dripping Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bee Cave

  • First Financial Bank Opens First Full-Service Branch in Austin Area with New Bee Cave Branch (bankersdigest.com)
  • 6 Lake Travis-Westlake transportation updates to know (communityimpact.com)
  • First Financial Bankshares : 3rd Quarter 2026 Investor Presentation (marketscreener.com)

Wimberley

  • Travel + Leisure Co. Acquires Texas Hill Country Retreat for First Eddie Bauer Adventure Club Outpost (moderncampground.com)
  • Records: Man remains mentally incompetent to stand trial in mother's 2022 murder (kxan.com)
  • Sarah Jarosz Shines (independent.com)

Ok Dripping Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you get if you buy a French ax and have it shipped?" — You have a foreign ax-sent (accent) (Thank you Carrie E. for sending it in!)
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