DRIPPING SPRINGS BABBLE: EARLY VOTING IN THE HAYS TRINITY ELECTION STARTS TODAY

EARLY VOTING IN THE HAYS TRINITY ELECTION STARTS TODAY

Early voting in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) elections begins today, and goes through Tuesday, May 4. The HTGCD is a local unit of government authorized by the Texas Legislature and ratified at the local level to manage and protect groundwater. As our neck of the woods continues to grow at a rapid pace, it is important for all of us to understand the interconnectivity of groundwater, surface water, spring flow, habitat,quality of life, property values, upstream recharge, downstream uses, and more. Three Single Member District board positions are up for grabs in this election.

To determine what Single Member District you reside in, check the back of your voter registration card. Districts will be displayed as Water HT 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Or if you have no idea where your voter registration card is, and always rely on your driver's license to vote, then check out this map to identify your district. These elections are being held for Single Member Districts, 1, 3 and 5.

To learn more about the candidates in your district, HTCGD has all candidate bios available online. From the home page here , link to your district candidate bios (right side under May 8 Election Information).

Early voting polling places and times are as follows:

Dripping Springs Independent School District
510 W. Mercer Street
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

Monday, April 26, 2010 — 7am-7pm
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 — 8am-4pm
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 — 8am-4pm
Thursday, April 29, 2010 — 8am-4pm
Friday, April 30, 2010 — 8am-4pm
Saturday, May 1, 2010 — 10am-2pm
Monday, May 3, 2010 — 7am-7pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 — 8am-4pm

Wimberley Community Center
14068 Ranch Road 12
Wimberley, Texas 78676

Monday, April 26, 2010 — 7am-7pm
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 — 8am-5pm
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 — 8am-5pm
Thursday, April 27, 2010 — 8am-5pm
Friday, April 27, 2010 — 8am-5pm
Saturday, May 1, 2010 — 10am-2pm
Monday, May 3, 2010 — 7am-7pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 — 8am-5pm

On Election Day, Saturday, May 8, the above polling places, along with Driftwood Community Center will be open from 7am-7pm.

Driftwood Community Center
FM 150
Driftwood, Texas 78619

Note: If you live in Dripping Springs, and reside within Single Member District 3, and are waiting until May 8 to vote, then you will need to vote at Dripping Springs Administration Building for your School Board, and Driftwood Community Center for the HTCGD.

If you live in Wimberley, and reside within Single Member District 3, and are waiting until May 8 to vote, then you will need to vote at Wimberley Community Center for your local city elections, and Driftwood Community Center for the HTCGD

In short, if you live in Single Member District 3 you can avoid going to two polling places on May 8 if you early vote.

For more information visit haysgroundwater.com .