Home + Design

Built on Integrity 

John Siemering Homes: Dripping Springs’ Gold Standard for Luxury Home Construction Article by Micah Wiener Some builders talk about craftsmanship. Some talk about trust. Very few have earned the right to speak about both. Across three and a half decades of building homes people never want to leave, John Siemering, founder of John Siemering Homes, can speak with confidence.  Long before he ever poured a foundation in the Hill Country, Siemering was driving nails in a barn on a family farm in...

Sports + Recreation

Wondrous Westcave

A Hill Country Treasure Marks 50 Years of Conservation, Education, and Stewardship Article by Carolann Magnani | Photography by Jack Marshall “Is this where the fairies live?” David Cook, who’s guiding our photography tour, says children often ask this question upon arriving at the stunning grotto at Westcave Preserve. And honestly, it’s hard to blame them.  As sunlight slips through the canopy of massive, ancient trees and glimmers across the grotto’s water, this hidden canyon—just 12 miles...

Finance + Legal Services

Turning Points

Carroll Troberman Law Firm Provides Steady Counsel Through Life’s Transitions Article by Ty Coleman | Photography by Kate Svedersky In the Hill Country, life is often measured through milestones that shape the future of a family. Marriage, adoption, guardianship, and separation are not simply legal matters; they are deeply personal transitions that influence relationships, financial security, and the stability of generations to come. During these defining moments, thoughtful legal guidance can...

Food + Beverage

Red, White, and Brewed

Twisted X Goes All Out for the Fourth of July Article by Melissa Svoboda | Photography by Claire Mulkey The countdown has begun. In just a few days, Twisted X Brewing Company will roll out the red, white, and blue carpet to celebrate the semiquincentennial—that is, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. The event promises a Fourth of July celebration unlike any Dripping Springs has experienced, featuring craft beer, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks show that will light up...