FM 150 Quarterly Adopt-a-Highway
Saturday, June 1!
Our quarterly road cleanup was postponed due to the rain. We now plan to re-commit our efforts on Saturday, June 1, at 8 am--meet in the United Methodist Church parking lot. Participants are asked to review the TxDOT safety information at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/volunteer/adopt-a-highway/safety-tips.html.
Current Projects
FM 150 Road Cleanup
Our quarterly road cleanup was postponed due to the rain. We now plan to re-commit our efforts on Saturday, June 1, at 8 am--meet in the United Methodist Church parking lot. Participants are asked to review the TxDOT safety information at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/volunteer/adopt-a-highway/safety-tips.html.
Capital Campaign
We are pleased to announce that we have received a $7500 lead donation from Discovery Land to our "Deciding Driftwood" Capital Campaign. In early March, DHCS launched a Capital Campaign to raise $30,000 to engage with Overland Partners Consulting architecture and planning firm in an exciting community planning process. Its purpose is to develop a compelling Driftwood Vision that will influence our community, developers, businesses and future residents to respect and protect Driftwood’s unique scenic and historic qualities as the area continues to grow.
Our many thanks to Discovery Land for its leadership role in supporting our efforts. To date, we have raised a third of our $30K fundraising goal, and we are making a major push to reach that goal by June 30, 2019. THAT MEANS WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! Please consider making a tax-exempt donation today to the DHCS (a 501-c-3 organization) to help us reach our goal by June 30.
Support this exciting community planning project! To donate, please visit our Donate page.
Natural Area
On Wednesday, March 27, a large group of Dripping Springs High School students conducted a service project at our Natural Area. They assisted with installation of freestanding rainwater systems (donated by Plateau Land & Wildlife) as well as other necessary weeding and cleanup activities. Master Naturalists also provided support.
Designate FM 150 West as The William B. Travis Trail
On March 27, a group of DHCS members testified before the Senate Transportation Committee in support of this effort. See the FM 150 Petition page for details.
In 1835 William B. Travis purchased a league of land from the Mexican Government. Travis was granted this purchase under Empresario Benjamin Rush “Ben” Milam’s effort to colonize central Texas land which included that which is now identified as being in Hays County. FM 150 West dissects this (4,428 acres) league of land approximately one mile south of Driftwood.
A local effort is currently underway to designate FM 150 West as The William B. Travis Trail to honor this great hero who died in the battle of the Alamo.
About Us
The location, natural beauty and character of Hays County have resulted in a significant increase in the population of Hays County, and this growth is projected to continue. We welcome new residents of Hays County, and we must accommodate this population increase. However, improvements made to date have eliminated features and sites that formed and were the character of Hays County. This character of Hays County is not only our history but also our future. The beauty of Hays County has served to create a thriving wine industry, bed and breakfast/resorts, restaurants and active heritage-tourism trade that appreciates Hays County as it exists today. The nature of Hays County may change, but segments must be preserved out of respect for our past, the heritage-tourism economic engine of today, and the benefit of future generations.
Dark Sky Initiative
DHCS aligns the Driftwood/Onion Creek Valley with Dripping Springs regarding the International Dark Sky Initiative, because we believe it is critical in preserving the environmental natural history in the entire region.
Wimberley Valley, which encompasses the cities of Woodcreek and Wimberley, was also officially designated the third International Dark Sky Community in Texas in 2018 by the The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).
https://haysfreepress.com/2018/06/20/wimberley-valley-cities-go-dark/
Membership Levels (Annual Dues)
The Cicero Rufus Perry Rangers -- $25
The Ben Milam Colonists -- $50
The Thomas Martin Postmasters -- $100
The William J. Cannon Boosters -- $250
The Widow Freelove Woody Grantees -- $500
The Col. William B. Travis Heroes -- $1,000
You may mail us your annual dues or bring them to the meeting. Or pay by PayPal one time, or set up a monthly plan!