Stay Cool, Stay Connected: August News from Driftwood HCS!
- vanessaakins
- Aug 6
- 3 min read
Upcoming Events
General Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)
Join us for our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 12th. We’re thrilled to welcome Cindy Luongo Cassidy as this month’s featured speaker! A Driftwood resident and nationally recognized leader in dark sky preservation, Cindy has played a vital role in protecting the Hill Country night sky. Cindy currently serves as President of the Board for DarkSky Texas and Hays County Friends of the Night Sky. Join us to learn how we can all help keep our night skies starry and bright!
Driftwood HCS Social at Suds Monkey!
Join us for another Driftwood Historical Conservation Society social meet-up on Saturday, August 23rd at Suds Monkey Brewery! We’ll kick things off at 5:30 PM with time to mingle, grab a bite, and catch up with friends. Stick around for Music Bingo at 7:00pm if you're feeling lucky!
Driftwood Community Night
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)
Our Annual Ice Cream Social was a huge success with the largest crowd in years! Thank you to the Community Engagement Committee and our amazing volunteers for such an amazing night! Check out photos on our Facebook and Instagram!
Join us on Saturday, September 6th 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.
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! We can’t wait to see you there!
Share Your Voice: Help Shape the Future of Hays County Facilities
Hays County is developing a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure our public facilities are meeting the needs of our growing community and your input is essential.
Please take a few minutes to complete the public input survey and share your experiences with current county facilities and ideas for improvement. Your feedback will help shape decisions about future projects and ensure services are convenient, accessible, and community-driven.
The survey is open now through August 8, 2025. Take the survey here!
Resources
Each month, we’ll be sharing resources that we hope will be useful to our community. These might include websites, guides, tools, or local updates aimed at keeping you informed and connected.
Understanding State Water Legislation in Hays County
The Office of Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Commissioner Walt Smith created an online resource to help residents navigate critical state water bills that directly impact groundwater protections in Hays County.
This is an excellent primer for residents who want to stay informed on one of the most pressing environmental and property-rights issues facing our community.
Transmission Line Routing 101: What Texas Landowners Need to Know
Landowners across Texas increasingly face the prospect of transmission lines crossing their property, which can impact land value, access, and future use. Join Transmission Line Routing 101 on Monday, September 22nd for a webinar led by Attorney & Counselor, Carly Barton designed to help you understand and influence every phase in the routing and condemnation process. Whether you're just beginning to assess risk or already have a pending notice, this session equips you with the tools, timing, and knowledge you need to engage confidently.
Visit Braun & Gresham's website to learn more and register!
Committee News
Beautification Committee
Committee Chair: Bob Deaton
Contact: beautification@driftwoodhcs.org
Thank you to everyone who came out for our July Don’t Mess with Texas Road Cleanup Road Cleanup! It was no small feat to show up and work hard in the heat of July, and we’re especially grateful for the dedication of our volunteers!
Membership Committee Update
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