My family is considering moving to Dripping Springs.

We are a single-income household, my wife stays home with our 1yr old. We are in our early/mid 30s. We plan to have more kids too.

Would we find many other families like this in Dripping? Or is it mostly dual-income and slightly older families / older kids?

Where is a fun, outdoor spot to watch the games when it gets cooler?

I'm considering retiring in dripping springs. I like the idea of Hill country. I plan to rent then buy a home. Questions; how is medical care, safety, restaurants, shopping, utility bills.

I'm moving from Florida where it's flat. I'm used to heat.

Opinions please

Any clues as to what's going in just west of new Target on 290?

Anybody eat at Ziggi’s yet? If so, how is it?

It looks the same as the day they closed.

I live in Austin and am wanting to make the drive to Dripping Springs on Aug 12th to see the Perseid Meteor shower. The best view is supposed to be between 3 and 4 am. Is there anywhere we can “camp out” (sit with a blanket and a telescope) for the night in Dripping Springs? Is there a park that is open to the public with late hours? Any and all recommendations would be appreciated 🙏🏻

Hi there! Headed to DS and looking for a kid friendly breakfast spot next Friday. Any thoughts?!

Who is THE dentist between Dripping and Belterra?

TIA.

Can anyone recommend a general contractor in the DS area, ideally someone with experience converting metal outbuildings? Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently employed full-time and want to be clear that I like the company I work for, the owners, the people, and the work itself. I’m just starting to explore what else might be out there and looking for something that could be a better long-term fit.

Ideally, I’d love to find a work-from-home position, but I’d also be interested in something local around Dripping Springs.

A little about my background — over the past 10+ years I’ve worked across marketing, content creation, ecommerce, photography, videography, video editing, website management, SEO, graphic design, social media strategy, paid advertising, and project management.

A lot of my recent experience has been focused on creating content, managing ecommerce websites, building product launches, producing YouTube videos, running email campaigns, and helping companies improve their online presence.

I’m organized, creative, detail-oriented, and enjoy finding ways to make things better and more efficient. I’d really like to find a role where I can use those skills and continue growing.

If anyone knows of any companies hiring, remote opportunities, or even someone worth connecting with, I’d really appreciate any leads. Thanks!

Dripping Springs is often the first place I look with buyers who want land, highly regarded schools, and a reasonable connection back into Austin.

The appeal is pretty simple: you can be close enough to Austin for work, restaurants, and major employers, but far enough west to feel the difference when you get home. The landscape opens up. The lots get larger. The night sky gets darker. The lifestyle feels more intentional.

Dripping Springs is especially popular with families because much of the area is served by Dripping Springs ISD. The district is one of the biggest drivers of demand, but buyers should always verify school zoning for a specific property before making decisions because attendance zones can change as the area grows.

Communities to know in Dripping Springs

Bunker Ranch is one of the better examples of a true larger-lot custom home community in Dripping Springs. It is gated, located along West US 290, and offers estate lots generally in the 3/4-acre to 2-acre range. It is designed for buyers who want a custom home feel, more privacy, and less visual crowding than a standard subdivision. The community notes septic systems are needed, with water from Dripping Springs Water Supply Corp., electricity from Pedernales Electric Coop, natural gas from Texas Gas Service, and internet through Spectrum.

Headwaters is a better fit for buyers who want Hill Country scenery with a more master-planned lifestyle. It is not “acreage living” in the same way Bunker Ranch is, but it appeals to families who want trails, amenities, community events, newer homes, and access to Dripping Springs ISD.

Caliterra is another community buyers should understand. It feels more connected to nature than many traditional subdivisions, with trails, Onion Creek, mature trees, and a strong outdoor lifestyle. Buyers who want beauty, community, and nature—but not necessarily full acreage maintenance—often like Caliterra.

Howard Ranch is a great fit for buyers who want architecture, character, and a less cookie-cutter feel. It has a more custom, Hill Country aesthetic and tends to appeal to people who care about design and setting as much as square footage.

Parten Ranch and Heritage are also worth watching for buyers who want newer homes, family-friendly environments, and a Dripping Springs lifestyle.

Best fit

Dripping Springs is best for buyers who want strong schools, Hill Country beauty, custom-home options, and a lifestyle that still keeps Austin within reach.

This is so random but does anyone know the ins and outs of the senior thrift store? I prefer to donate there because it’s for a good cause but I once saw a post requesting kids clothes and I took probably close to 5 trash bags FULL of stuff. It was all in good condition and hardly used. I’m talking probably 50 pairs of socks, 20 kids shoes, and the rest was tons of clothes that could have literally filled their toddler racks lol. I go fairly often and I never saw any of the stuff we donated out there. In fact, there is hardly any toddler clothes at all and now they’ve changed it up to where it’s just one rack and hardly any new stuff is ever there. I am just curious if volunteers are allowed to shop first or if they save stuff to put it out sparingly? I will continue to donate there because they make it very easy and I love what they do there but I’m just wondering if some of the stuff is never reaching the floor or how it works? I’ve found some great deals there, of course, and will continue to shop there but just wondering how it all works :)

I have lived here for 5 years and when we first moved it felt like the town was on the cusp of a huge boom. Since living here I’ve seen so many businesses close, open and close or completely fail quickly - specifically Oakwood and Dreamland. If actual good venues meant for families can’t survive here what can? What do you think the issue is? There’s plenty of families here who seem to desire options for food and entertainment, is it the economy in general?

Notable mentions of places that closed since moving here - la vacher, then Garbos in the same spot, dos olivios, taco margarita (now Mercer st tap), dream land, mattress firm, that random ice house, the coffee truck on nutty brown, deep eddy is closing, multiple spots on Mercer including the one good clothing boutique :(

Curious everyone’s thoughts…

Hi everyone we are looking to build a new scott felder home in dripping springs… is there anyone here who has any experience building with them? If so can you tell me how your experience was and do you feel the quality of the house was worth it? TYIA

Does anybody know the days and schedule of the guy who sharpens knifes at the tractor supply.

Received an email that Oakwood Public Market will be closing down July 3. Anyone know why? It seemed really busy every time I went.

Helping my partner look for a job in the DS area. Trying to get out of the service industry but open for the right hours and pay. Any one know of local businesses hiring? Currently using Indeed, zip recruiter and glass door. A lot of the same jobs listed or not a skillset fit.

Hope to find something 'word of mouth' than the endless internet job scroll.

I hope this is acceptable. I live a couple states away but I am looking for someone to go drive by a construction project to see the progress. I can send you some gas money and buy you a pizza, it shouldn’t take long. There is nothing illegal, I just don’t have the time to fly out until August.

Favorite restaurants in or around DS?

which place around here is the best for watching the USA this Friday? Hoping to avoid having to go into Austin

Looking for a talented individual who has experience with shooting lifestyle content focused around vehicles. Video experience for short social media clips would be a big plus! Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

He wasn’t moving much, just hanging out on the trail path. Maybe 18”-24” Can anyone identify it?

It looked more spectacular in person. You can see a more faint rainbow above the prominent rainbow.