On Tuesday, August 9, the Hays County Commissioners Court will meet at 1:30pm at the Hays County Courthouse in San Marcos for discussion and possible action on the redistricting of Commissioners Precinct Lines in Hays County. Proposed maps will be available for review. More information on redistricting in Hays County is available at http://www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/government/comm-court/redistricting-meetings.

Also on Tuesday, Christy and the Plowboys wrap up the Pound House Summer Music Series from 7:30pm - 9pm at Founder's Park in Dripping Springs. Christy & the Plowboys play old-time, country, and hillbilly swing as well as old sentimental songs, snappy rags, lively dance-tunes, rags and breakdowns. The Big Drip Ice Cream parlor will be on hand, selling ice cream cones and popcorn.  Appropriate for all ages, the community is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs, as well as a picnic basket and enjoy the music.

Dripping Springs Community Library hosts Charlotte's Book Club on Thursday, August 11, at 6pm. The unique book-centered discussion group will discuss The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. For more about Charlotte's Book Club, visit the library's website here.

The Burke Rally is coming up this weekend, August 12-14, at Camp Ben McColloch. The family oriented bike and car rally raises funds for the Burke Center in Driftwood. The boy's home helps 11-17 year old boys, who have been sexually or physically abused, get back on their feet. Burke Rally events included live music all weekend, 100 mile "fun run" for bikes and cars, silent auction, bike and car show, washer tournament, food, arts, and crafts vendors, kids games and activities, overnight primitive camping, and BBQ cook-off. More information at burkerally.com.

Neither drought nor oppressive heat can keep our Dripping Springs Farmers Market down. Support our hardworking local farmers and producers on Saturday from 9am - Noon at The Triangle (RR 12 @ Hwy 290).