Events
Community meetings, public forums, and key dates in the Darden Hill advocacy effort.
Upcoming
Community-Requested Conversation on the Darden Hill Project
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Twisted X Brewing Company, Dripping Springs, TX
Hosted By
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra
Judge Becerra is hosting a public forum in response to the volume and specificity of community concern about the Darden Hill Road project. He will walk through the project history, its current status, and hear directly from residents. Illustrations, historical documents, and supporting information will be available. The information summary will be presented to Commissioners Court as a court of record.
This meeting is open to the public. Your voice belongs in that room.
Past Events
Meeting with Commissioner Walt Smith
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Scheduled meeting between Save Darden Hill community representatives and Commissioner Walt Smith, Precinct 4, to discuss the community petition and road project concerns.
Community Petition Mailed to Commissioner Smith
Wednesday, April 16, 2026
The Save Darden Hill community petition was formally mailed to Precinct 4 Commissioner Walt Smith.
Driftwood Historical Conservation Society Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Driftwood Community Center, 15112 W RM 150
Speaker
Commissioner Walt Smith, Precinct 4
Community members attended the DHCS meeting to voice concerns about the Darden Hill Road expansion directly to Commissioner Smith. Save Darden Hill community representatives presented the case for a two-lane alternative and distributed a formal statement of community concerns.
SaveDardenHill.com Launched
Sunday, April 6, 2026
The Save Darden Hill website and community petition launched. The petition surpassed 400 signatures in less than a week, demonstrating significant and sustained community concern about the planned road expansion.