Local News

Here is the local update on the opening of several new businesses from the Dripping Springs Planning Commission.  Pioneer Bank is nearing completion in the heart of Dripping Springs.    The Best Western Hotel Site plan has been approved.  It will have 58 rooms and will be located East of Dripping Springs.  The new Rob Shelton Blvd. will have a grand opening and be open to access the Sportsplex Facilities on September 29th.  A stop light is scheduled to be added to the intersection of Rob Shelton & Hwy 290 West in the future.    Java Sea Traders has started construction on a new building in Dripping Springs.  The high school and middle school have begun construction for the "campus swap" in the future.   The new shops at the Springs is nearly completed.  New businesses  at this retail center will include Great Clips, AT&T, LK Nails, Koi Lantern Restaurant, and Quizno's Restaurant.  Nearby, McDonalds should be completed and open before the end of the year.  Flores Mexican Restaurant should also be open soon.  Walgreens is scheduled to be open by February, 2009. 

As you can see, Dripping Springs continues to grow and adjust to the new opportunities in the are.  We welcome you to the Gateway of the Hill Country!