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
The 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.
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!
Current Projects
Beautification Committee
The Beautification Committee has received a $400 grant trom the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) to support our Monarch Butterfly Waystation in our Natural Area site. Volunteers are needed to participate in this project.
Master Plan/Visioning Committee
The committee held a workshop at the April 4 RAP meeting to craft the mission statement. The statement will be posted upon adoption by the Board of Directors. Other projects include signage and lighting recommendations for area businesses and developers.