In our stealth, crack reporting style, yesterday evening we pulled up next to Java Sea's Britton Hughes at the stop light and asked when the new location would open. He informed us that they are now officially open. You can't miss their beautiful new fez red building on 290, just down from their former digs. We love our Texas rock, but  the Hughes family has given Dripping a tasteful and unique change of pace. Be sure to stop by and tell our friend Britton the Babble sent you.

Next, Philip Jarnigan let us know that Jarnagin’s Hill Country Auto Sales and Hill Country Insurance Agency are moving to the West Hill Center office complex at 31900 Ranch Road 12, just 1/2 mile north of Fitzhugh on RR 12.  The move will be effective March 30. Phone numbers for both businesses remain the same.

Finally, if you're not signed up for our weekly newsletter, you missed the update that Dripping has a brand new business. Earlier this month, Ruby's Emporium opened at 222 Hwy 290W (in the same building as DanTay's). Regular store hours are Thur - Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM. The new shop offers a variety of antique and vintage furniture and household items, as well collectible glassware, vintage dolls, and other collectible items.