🌱 Why a Dripping Springs cyclist is giving away $1 million on wheels
Dripping Springs, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Dripping Springs! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Dripping Springs cyclist is giving away $1 million on wheels
- How Dripping Springs residents can help PAWS save more pets this summer
- How a Dripping Springs graduate turned mental health court into a lifeline
Also on today's calendar: Hudson's On Mercer - The Jessee Lee Band and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dripping Springs resident pedals across America to raise $1 million for those in need (drippingspringsnews.com) — Dripping Springs resident Matt King is biking 2,000 miles from the Texas-Mexico border to Canada, aiming to raise and give away $1 million to people in need. During his route, he returned home to ride with the Dripping Springs Friendship Club and donate to its programs supporting adults with disabilities, while inviting nominations and donations through theRide. 
• PAWS of Central Texas looks to recruit more fosters as need increases (haysfreepress.com) — PAWS of Central Texas is urgently seeking more foster families for cats and dogs at its Kyle and Dripping Springs campuses, with 120 pets currently on-site and 55 already in foster homes. Through the Foster 50 Challenge, the group is expanding events, medical foster-to-adopt options, and supply drives, asking Dripping Springs residents to foster, donate supplies, or spread the word online.
• Mental Health Court invites public to summer commencement ceremony (haysfreepress.com) — A Dripping Springs resident is among 18 participants graduating from Hays County’s Mental Health Court program, and neighbors are invited to celebrate their achievements. The commencement happens June 15 from 3–4:30 p.m. at the Hays County Elections Building in San Marcos, highlighting how intensive counseling, treatment, and court support helped graduates rebuild stability, sobriety, and confidence.
📸 Around Dripping Springs
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Dan Whittaker →
Winehouse, 501 Old Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Hudson's On Mercer - The Jessee Lee Band →
Hudson's On Mercer Street, 381 Mercer St, Dripping Springs
7:00 pm -
ALL AGES FAMILY SOCIAL →
The Little Gym of Dripping Springs, TX, Dripping Springs
2:00 pm -
Fingerpistol Sunday Fun Day at Mercer Dancehall →
Mercer Dancehall, 23490 Ranch Rd 12, Driftwood
3:30 pm -
Board of Trustees Agenda Review Meeting
Dripping Springs ISD 300 Sportsplex Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
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DSISD Educator Expo
Dripping Springs ISD 300 Sportsplex Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
2:00 pm -
Monthly Meeting →
Acopon Brewing Co., 211 W Mercer St, Dripping Springs
6:30 pm -
District Closed
Dripping Springs ISD Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Driftwood Chiggerfest Music Festival →
The Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 RM 1826, Driftwood
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3rd Annual Pollinator Week Celebration! — Wild Spirit Wild Places →
Vista Brewing, 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood
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Pollinator Celebration with Wild Spirit Wild... →
Vista Brewing, 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood
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Gus Clark Duo →
Vista Brewing, 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood
2:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, my name is Jordon Hutto.
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas State University and a GRI designation. My major was in Geographic Information Systems. After… (Nextdoor Bell Springs)
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Dripping Springs. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Dripping Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dripping Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Interior design and Italian food: Nine business updates for Lake Travis, Westlake (communityimpact.com)
- Bee Cave Development Corporation fills vacant position, amends bylaws (communityimpact.com)
Wimberley
- Wimberley Library kicks off summer reading with record crowd (wimberleyview.com)
- Riley Amanda marks release of album, 'WRATH,' with concert, June 13 (wimberleyview.com)
- Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra addresses New World Screwworm threat (haysfreepress.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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