OCTOBER 20, 2021 FLU WHO?
REDISTRICTING
Flu shots essential this year says local doctor.
Zwiener to stay in HD 45 after House approval.
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LEGEND
In July, Hays County approved its Transportation Plan. The county’s plan in Dripping Springs includes the expansion of RM 150 and entails a new connection, to bypass the intersection of US 290 and RM 12. See entire map of Hays County Transportation Plan here.*
DS road plan moves to council BY SAHAR CHMAIS
The growth of Dripping Springs seems inevitable, and as the population grows, so does traffic. Dripping Springs is in the process of adopting the Transportation Master Plan — frowned upon by some residents and welcomed by others. Dripping Springs’ population has more than doubled since 2010, with more than 4,000 residents living in the city as of 2019. Residents expressed their worries to the Planning and Zoning Com-
The plan shows some proposed roads going through residents’ ranches and backyards. To address those concerns, James said that the map shows a general overview of where the roads should be, but they will work out exact placement as these road plans become a reality.
mission (P&Z), that if the city’s growth continues and brings more roads along with it, the city’s charm will be lost. Others were concerned about the placement of planned
roads and whether they would cut through their ranches and backyards. Residents had three opportunities to par-
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
From Ireland to Nashville to Dripping Springs
Clare Cunningham from Ireland, but now residing in Nashville, has toured all over the world. Cunningham spilled her heart and soul to the crowd through her powerful but sometimes-subtle voice Friday night on the Crowdmouth Stage at Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival.
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Maybe this is not your first rodeo, but it was Buda’s BY SAHAR CHMAIS For the first time recent history, Buda put on a rodeo that wrangled up more than 1,000 residents. For one chilly night, the Pinballz Kingdom parking lot turned into a haven of cowboy hats, barbecue, the sound of music and
Woman found dead in Kyle CVS parking lot
children, topped off with the smell of beer. Spectators clung to the rusty metal bars as they cheered on the bull riders and mutton busters. “While we say Buda is a place to breathe easy, the bull riding and mutton
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PHOTO BY SAHAR CHMAIS
Coming Up Pumpkin festival
Time to vote
Head to Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead for the first annual Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival. The event is open most days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended hours until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Lots of family events – pony rides, petting zoo, live music, face painting and more.
Local elections and many propositions are on the ballot Nov. 2. Early voting has already begun and will continue across the county through Friday, Oct. 29. In Hays County, there are 156,168 registered voters, as of Oct. 6. Early voting locations are listed within this edition.
DECREASE
COVID hospitalizations down in Hays County.
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Christmas on Mercer
bluegrass, there’s a Jam on Sunday.
In the mood for music?
Anyone with old prescription drugs can go by the Kyle Police Department for medical disposal. Drugs disposed of improperly by flushing can contaminate groundwater, so a secure dropoff is being provided at 111 N. Front St. in Kyle.
Put this on your future calendar – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4. Tree lighting will be held at dusk.
Lots of music going on this weekend in Dripping Springs area. Look at various music venues to see the Merles, Styx, and some oompah at the Oktoberfest. If you are looking for a bit of
Need to get rid of prescriptions?
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A woman was found dead in her vehicle around 10 a.m. on Oct. 13, but time of death is still unknown. She was found unresponsive and slouched in the driver seat in the CVS parking lot on I-35 and Center St. in Kyle. The vehicle was positioned part-way into a parking spot, and the vehicle was not repositioned due to it being a crime scene. The Kyle Police Department identified her as Alicia Renae Mostasharina, a 49-year-old San Marcos resident. Investigators, the Kyle Police Department and Hays County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith were at the scene, investigating the death. Smith has ordered an autopsy, and the police said they do not suspect foul play involved in Mostasharina’s death. The investigation is ongoing.