DS TIGER GUIDE — YOUR DRIPPING SPRINGS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
🏈 TIGER FOOTBALL — DISTRICT PLAY BEGINS FRIDAY
Tigers Wrap Up Non-District, Now the Games That Count
The Dripping Springs Tigers closed out non-district play with a home win over Harker Heights last Friday and now turn their attention to the games that count in the standings. After a hard-fought 35–25 road loss at Round Rock the week before, the Tigers bounced back at home and head into district play with momentum.
This Friday: District Opener at Akins
📅 Friday, September 25 | 5:30 PM
📍 vs. Austin Akins at Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Rd, Austin
This is the Tigers' first district game of the season, so every game counts from here. Wear your maroon and gold and come cheer them on!
Next home game: Friday, October 2, vs. Buda Johnson, 7:30 PM
🏐 LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL
The Lady Tigers are also in district action this week, and there are two chances to catch them:
📅 Friday, September 25 | 6:45 PM — at Austin Akins
📅 Tuesday, September 29 | 6:30 PM — vs. Buda Hays, HOME at DSHS
Come pack the gym for the Hays rivalry match next Tuesday!
☀️ THIS WEEK'S WEATHER
Summer Isn't Done With Us Yet
Fall officially arrives this week, but Dripping Springs didn't get the memo. Expect hot, dry days with little chance of rain, so bring water and sunscreen to Friday night football.
☀️ Tue 9/22 — High 93°F | Low 71°F | 5% rain
🌤 Wed 9/23 — High 90°F | Low 71°F | 15% rain
🌤 Thu 9/24 — High 89°F | Low 70°F | 15% rain
☀️ Fri 9/25 — High 88°F | Low 68°F | 10% rain (great football weather by kickoff!)
☀️ Sat 9/26 — High 88°F | Low 68°F | 10% rain
Check the latest forecast at weather.gov
🤝 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS
Welcome to Our Newest Local Businesses!
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce celebrated two ribbon cuttings last week. Waypoint Academy (24905 RR 12) opened its doors on Thursday, September 17, and Wolfe Physical Therapy celebrated on Friday, September 18. Welcome to the community! Be sure to stop by and show them some local love.
Chamber Luncheon This Wednesday
📅 Wednesday, September 23 | 11:30 AM
📍 Courtyard by Marriott (new location), 1002 Rob Shelton Blvd
The Chamber's monthly membership luncheon features a presentation by Hays County Precinct 4 Commissioner Walt Smith, with lunch catered by the Hays City Store. Tickets start at $30 at dstxchamber.com. It's a great chance to network with local business owners and hear what's happening in our part of Hays County.
🥕 EVERY WEEK IN DRIPPING SPRINGS
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
📅 Every Wednesday
📍 The Pound House Farmstead at Founders Memorial Park
Fresh local produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures from Hill Country farmers and makers. Shopping local keeps our community strong!
Dripping Springs Community Library
Weekly story times, clubs, and classes for all ages. See the full calendar at dscl.org.
📅 SAVE THE DATE — COMING UP
📌 Friday, Sept 25 — Tigers at Akins, district opener, 5:30 PM, Burger Stadium
📌 Tuesday, Sept 29 — Lady Tigers Volleyball vs. Buda Hays, 6:30 PM, home
📌 Friday, Oct 2 — Tigers vs. Buda Johnson, home game, 7:30 PM
📌 Thursday, Oct 8 — Tigers at Austin High, House Park, 7:30 PM
📌 October 16–18 — Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival — 50+ songwriters, free shows in venues across historic downtown Dripping Springs. Fri 1:30–8 PM, Sat 12–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
📌 Friday, Oct 16 — Tigers vs. Austin Bowie, home, 7:30 PM
📌 Thanksgiving Morning — The annual Turkey Trot returns to Dripping Springs Ranch Park
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