Autumn Leaves & October News from Driftwood HCS!

October is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month for Driftwood! In this month’s update you will find plenty of opportunities to gather, learn, and lend a hand. We’re also sharing some great resources and celebrating recent mentions of Driftwood HCS in the news.

Upcoming Events

Driftwood Community Night

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Driftwood Community Church Pavilion (directly across from the Church on FM 150) This event will be outside (weather permitting). 

The first Driftwood Community Night of fall is here! Join us Saturday, October 4th at 6:30 PM for Driftwood Community Night! This is the perfect chance to catch up with old friends, meet new neighbors, and enjoy a variety of delicious dishes and desserts prepared by our amazing community members. We’ll have domino games set out for everyone to enjoy—regular dominos, Mexican Train, and Chicken Foot.

And this month, we’re adding a little friendly competition to the mix: a pie contest! Bring your best homemade pie and see if it takes the top prize. If it’s your first time attending, you’re in for a treat. This event is the heart of our neighborhood—a warm, welcoming evening where you can relax, connect, and experience the spirit of Driftwood. Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share—and if you love to bake, don’t forget your award-worthy pie!

General Membership Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 6:00-7:15 PM

Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)

Join us at our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 14th. We are thrilled to welcome Victoria Cox as our guest speaker! She’ll share insights on Cox Family water conservation, rainwater collection, and their interactions with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). See you there!

Don’t Mess with Texas Road Cleanup 

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM Coffee & Donuts, 9:00-10:00 AM Cleanup

Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)

Help us keep Driftwood beautiful at our quarterly Don’t Mess with Texas Road Cleanup on Saturday, October 18th! Coffee & donuts will be served at 8:30 AM and cleanup will begin at 9:00 AM. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring along a pair of gloves! 

Bird with a Birder

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (every 3rd Saturday)

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Driftwood Birding Station at the Driftwood Nature Preserve (across from the Driftwood Community Church and Driftwood Community Center)

Our first Bird with a Birder outing was a success, and we’re excited to continue this monthly series in collaboration with Hays County Master Naturalists! The series aims to bring seasoned birders together to share their knowledge, welcome new birders into the flock, and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy the beauty of birding. Join us at the Driftwood Birding Station on Saturday, October 18 at 8:30 AM for our next outing. All are welcome, especially “want-to-be” birders, and families are encouraged to join in! Use this form to RSVP today!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Brighten the Burke Center for Youth

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: 241 Onion Creek Lane, Driftwood, TX

Join us on October 23rd at 6PM for a Community Engagement Committee meeting as we plan a special project to decorate a building at the Burke Center for Youth for The Burke Holiday Challenge in November. The Burke Holiday Challenge gives community organizations an opportunity to spread holiday cheer by decorating the Center for Christmas. This is a wonderful way to give back, get creative, and bring joy to the young people served by the Center. You will need a gate code to attend the meeting, so please text Becky at (713)851-0850 to RSVP!

Driftwood HCS in the news! 

In a recent Letter to the Editor published in the Dripping Springs Century News, Marie Bassett, a valued member of the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society’s Historical Committee, offers a thoughtful perspective on the origins of Cannonville and the efforts to relocate the county seat in Hays County. We invite you to read her full letter and “give a thought to how different Hays County would be, had any of these attempts succeeded!”

The Wimberley View recognized the award-winning FM 3237 roundabout, noting its thoughtful design and commitment to preserving community character. Driftwood HCS was referenced for its efforts to honor the area’s past while supporting projects that shape the community’s future. Read the full article here!

Resources

Explore Our Water Resources Page

This month, we’re highlighting our Water Resources page, a hub of information to help our community protect and preserve one of our most vital resources. Take a moment to explore and learn more!

Transmission Line Routing 101: What Texas Landowners Need to Know 

Last month, we shared Braun & Gresham’s Transmission Line Routing 101: What Texas Landowners Need to Know. If you couldn’t catch it then, you can still access this valuable recorded presentation on YouTube. The session provides clear guidance on how routing works, what landowners should be aware of, and practical steps to protect your property interests.

Committee News

Festival Committee

Committee Chair: Vanessa Akins

Contact: festival@driftwoodhcs.org

The Driftwood Heritage Festival is back on Sunday, April 19, 2026! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for local businesses and neighbors who want to be part of this cherished event. Sponsorships play a vital role in supporting this beloved community event and offer a unique opportunity to showcase your business or organization while celebrating Driftwood’s rich history and advancing the Driftwood HCS mission. Click here to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits. Interested in being a sponsor, contact festival@driftwoodhcs.org!

As the seasons change and we begin cleaning out our garages, attics, extra bedrooms, and storage areas in preparation for the upcoming holiday season, please keep Driftwood HCS in mind. We would greatly appreciate any potential donations for our silent auction and raffle! 

Membership Committee

Committee Chair: Pamela Phillips

Contact: membership@driftwoodhcs.org

Do you know of or own a local business that could benefit from a Driftwood HCS Business Membership? It’s an opportunity to highlight your business to our members and the broader Driftwood community. Contact Membership at the email above for more details! 

Join/Renew your membership today!

• At our next meeting you can pay in person via cash, check, credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Take home your membership sign that day!

• Online at https://driftwoodhcs.org/membership via card or PayPal

• Mail a check to us at DHCS PO Box 314, Driftwood, TX 78619