Driftwood News

Before telling you about the sunny, cooler days ahead, I'd like to thank the I Know What's Funny and It's Not This Weather Blog Club, Bill Engvall Chapter, for allowing me to do today's forecast from their nicely appointed meeting hall in the president's mom's basement.

Voters defeated a sales tax referendum by Hays County Emergency Services District 6, and a referendum concerning Salt Lick restaurant owner Scott Roberts' proposed development on his property passed Tuesday with Roberts as the sole voter.

In yet another twist to the saga of the two competing elections in Driftwood , Secretary of State officials said that the Hays County Emergency Services District 6 sales tax referendum is not canceled and said votes will be counted after all.

San Marcos will elect two city council members, those in Driftwood decide on an economic development municipal management district and voters statewide will determine the future of 11 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

Scott Roberts will be the only voter in election to create taxing district. By Patrick George Tuesday, October 27, 2009 DRIFTWOOD - Chances are, unless you're Salt Lick owner Scott Roberts, you won't be voting in the upcoming Driftwood referendum Nov.

A beautiful, winter morning scene along the Blanco River and a granddaughter's love of flowers were the inspiration for Herb Smith and Paul Keese's award winning photographs for the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance, Naturescapes Photograph 2009 Contest, now on display at San Marcos Activity Center, through Oct.

Lunch N' Learn: Wed, Oct 14 from 11:30am to 1pm at the Hill Country Cupboard in Johnson City.

Early voting dates and locations for the Nov. 3 Constitutional Amendment election have been announced by Hays County Elections Administrator and Voter Registrar Joyce Cowan Voters in San Marcos will also be voting for candidates for two city council places while residents of Hays Emergency Services District #6 will be voting on a local sales and ...

The Starlight Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Donald K. Miller, announces its first concerts of the 2009-2010 season.

After a summer of severe drought, we have come to value the wonderful water resources of the Hill Country more than ever.

Residents who want to weigh in on two city council races and 11 amendments to the Texas Constitution must register to vote by Monday, Oct.

The entry titled "Your A-List: Best Barbecue." Categories Archives Your A-List: Best Barbecue Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 04:43 PM Last year, when Texas Monthly crowned a tiny smokehouse in Lexington as serving the best barbecue in a barbecue-crazy state, the pilgrimages from Austin and elsewhere clogged the highways.

Cole slaw, smoked hot link and brisket at the Salt Lick's stand at the New York barbecue festival.

Drought has damaged crops across Texas, but another weather problem earlier this year added to the trouble for wine growers.

The Driftwood Fire Battalion of the Hays County Emergency Services District No. 6 fought two fires Thursday with the help of several neighboring agencies.

The Driftwood Fire Battalion of the Hays County Emergency Services District No. 6 fought two fires Thursday with the help of several neighboring agencies.

Fire surrounds a dozen Hays County homes and the owners scramble to get out in time.

The Driftwood Fire Battalion of the Hays County Emergency Services District No. 6 fought two fires Thursday with the help of several neighboring agencies.

Born in Austin, Matthew left soon thereafter and finally made it back after years of paying his penance wandering the earth.

Roy H. Williams is the founder of the Wizard Academy, a nonprofit business school that has nothing to do with Harry Potter or the occult.