Driftwood Historical Conservation Society

09/15/2026

You may be hearing about a possible closure of the Driftwood Post Office. We've done considerable fact checking; it is not accurate. USPS public notices are required if a closure of the Driftwood Post Office was being considered. There have been no public postings for this.

Check out our Community Information Brief for more information!
https://www.driftwoodhcs.org/post/driftwood-post-office-community-information-brief

09/14/2026

Bird with a Birder is back on Saturday, September 19th!

Join us at the Driftwood Birding Station this Saturday, September 19th at 8:30 AM to learn more about birding and help us kickoff migration season!

This 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. All are welcome, especially “want-to-be” birders, and families are encouraged to join in! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/oYAiUfBWZKTEaru68

The Driftwood Birding Station is located on FM 150, across from Driftwood Community Church. Please park at the front of the property and walk back to the station.

09/14/2026

Did you miss our General Membership Meeting last week?

Check out the full recap on our blog at https://www.driftwoodhcs.org/post/september-general-membership-recap

09/08/2026

Join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00 PM at the Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150) for a General Membership Meeting full of local updates!

This month Walt Smith and the Hays County Development Services Department will make a presentation about the Hays County Development Plan.

Stay informed about everything happening in Driftwood and enjoy some pizza provided by one of our very own business members, Martin Garza of American Water.

See you there!

09/02/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 5th at 6:00 PM at the Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150) for a night of college football and community! Bring your favorite game day snack or dessert to share.

Did you know alcoholic drinks are now welcome at the Community Center? Feel free to BYOB and enjoy.

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/27/2026

Driftwood’s history lives in family photographs, old documents, personal memories, and stories passed from one generation to the next.

The Driftwood HCS Historical Committee works with past and present residents to collect, organize, and preserve these materials. This includes the history of Driftwood’s families, farms, ranches, businesses, and agricultural traditions.

Do you have photographs, documents, or stories connected to Driftwood? We would love to hear from you.

Together, we can preserve Driftwood’s story for future generations.

08/20/2026

Ever wanted to know more about the Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)? Check out this post!

08/19/2026

Voice your opinion and submit comments through tomorrow, August 20th!

Hays County is advancing additional planning and design for a proposed roadway southwest of Dripping Springs. This project aims to address future transportation needs in the area, focusing on roadway capacity, connectivity, and mobility as the region continues to grow.

Meeting materials and opportunities to submit comments are available online at:

Hays County is advancing additional planning and design for a new roadway southwest of Dripping Springs. This project is intended to increase capacity, provide a much-needed alternative to US 290, and enhance safety and connectivity as the region continues to grow. 

08/13/2026

Driftwood Farmers Coop Farm Stand is open Thursday-Saturday and stocked with local, Regenerative focused favorites! Come support your neighbors! Located at 2905 Elder Hill Road!

08/11/2026

Join us tonight at 6 for Driftwood updates and Salt Lick BBQ!

Join us on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:00 PM at the Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150) for a General Membership Meeting you won't want to miss!

This month, we're changing things up a bit with a community engagement event featuring former pitmaster from the legendary Salt Lick BBQ, Miriam Williams!

Stay informed about everything happening in Driftwood and enjoy some BBQ provided by one of our very own business members, Micah Weiner from Backflip.

We can't wait to see you there!