Dripping Springs

The Texas Department of Public Safety said it, along with several other government agencies, has been investigating the Tren de Aragua gang for more than a year.

We asked librarians from Round Rock, Dripping Springs and Austin, which new releases they are most looking forward to this month. Their recommendations include something for everyone with a mix of romance, historical fiction, fantasy and nonfiction about women in music.

In a lawsuit filed last week, four residents allege Hays County did not provide key information on a transportation bond currently on the ballot. They also claim local leaders violated state law.

Dozens of community members attended Dripping Springs ISD's meeting Monday night to voice their concerns about the district looking to remove the terms "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" from several policies.

Small towns across Texas are expecting a spike in visitors as tourists drive in to watch the eclipse from parks and natural areas.

Voters in Hays County will decide on several school district bonds and emergency services funds.

The emergency district wants to build more stations and buy more ambulances. A proposition on the May ballot is the first step toward increasing the property tax rate to help pay for it.

Hays County school districts want to expand schools and build new ones in an effort to fit hundreds of new students each year.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recognized Dripping Springs as a Bird City Texas Community. The designation has been awarded to only seven other cities in the state and recognizes the city's efforts to protect and celebrate its fluffy-winged neighbors.

At the dedication of the St. Dymphna Center at the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Dripping Springs last February, Father Charlie Garza told…