🌱 Why one California family says life feels richer in Dripping Springs
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In today's newsletter:
- Why one California family says life feels richer in Dripping Springs
Also on today's calendar: Bourbonnais @ Solaro and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mass exodus from California is driven by poorer people — now they're thriving (nypost.com) — A new study finds many financially strained Californians are leaving for more affordable states, and one featured family chose Dripping Springs in 2021. They report far lower living and education costs, better public schools, and a higher quality of life, while researchers warn California’s affordability crisis is reshaping its population and political clout. 
📸 Around Dripping Springs
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Upcoming Events in
Dripping Springs
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★ Featured events ★
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Brooks Forsyth
Dripping Springs Distilling - Small Batch Vodka - Savor It, 5330 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs
1:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Bourbonnais @ Solaro
Solaro Estate Winery , 13111 Silver Creek Rd , Dripping Springs
3:00 pm -
Wyatt Weaver Band
Devil's Backbone Tavern , 4041 Farm to Market 32 , Fischer
1:00 pm -
Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light: Erik & Amelia / Ghostnote
Ghost Note Brewing , 23663 Ranch Road 12 @ , Ghost Note Ln , Dripping Springs
2:00 pm -
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center , 1042 Event Center Dr , Dripping Springs
3:00 pm -
George DeVore
Dripping Springs Distilling - Small Batch Vodka - Savor It , 5330 Bell Springs Rd , Dripping Springs
1:00 pm -
Dripping Springs 2026 Gala
Vista West Ranch , 4505 McGregor Ln , Dripping Springs
6:00 pm -
DS Farmers Market
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center , 1042 Event Center Dr , Dripping Springs
9:00 am
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 2
Wednesday May 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Earth Day Project
Hamilton Greenbelts , 1201 Lohmans Crossing Road , Lakeway
9:00 am -
ART: Make & Take Workshop - Nature Weaving Workshop (Earth Day)
Inspired Minds Art Center , 121 Main St , Buda
6:00 pm -
Regional Academic UIL
La Vernia ISD , 13600 U.S. Hwy 87 W , La Vernia -
Baldwin Family Fitness Night, Art Show & Mini Book Fair
Baldwin Elementary School Austin, TX 78739
5:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Black Cat
Is this anyone's cat? He's showed up a few weeks ago. He's a big tom, and we assumed he was feral for a while, but he's completely tame and loves to… (Nextdoor Hamilton Pool Road) - With all these post about kids on electric bikes brings back a memory from my childhood, which I know was.
L O N GGGG time ago, but in Elementary school someone came to school & we had to learn the rules of riding a bike, hand signals etc. at the end of… (Nextdoor Deer Creek Ranch)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Day Shift - Unit # 999 in Dripping Springs. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Dripping Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dripping Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bee Cave
- Fish art student contest winners announced (wilsoncountynews.com)
- Annual Meeting of Stockholders (sec.gov)
- Early voting starts April 20 ahead of May 2026 local elections (kxan.com)
Wimberley
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- Hays County Students Put Their Stamp on Law Enforcement in Patch Design Contest (newsradioklbj.com)
- Texas Outdoor Experiences That Feel Completely Different From The Usual Perfect for Spring (myfamilytravels.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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