Check out the latest news about these businesses in the Dripping Springs area, including new businesses now open or coming soon, relocations and upcoming changes to familiar places.

Now open

Le Muse Coffee and Wine Bar

A second location of local Juan Chan's coffee shop opened in Clocktower Square near Downtown Dripping Springs. Le Muse can still be found at 505 Wynnpage Dr., Dripping Springs and offers a variety of coffee and food.Playa Bowls

The restaurant opened mid-June in the new Ledgestone development, serving acai bowls, smoothies, juices and coffee. The location is helmed by Marc Pollard and sons Jordyn and Jake.Renken Dentistry


The dental office opened in the new Ledgestone development next to Sweathouz. Founded by Dr. Joshua Renken, this is the fifth dental office in Texas for Renken.Coming soon

Next Level Urgent Care

The urgent care will open in the new Ledgestone development, offering care for conditions that are not life threatening such as fractures, allergies, cold and flu symptoms, and more. Founded in Texas by Dr. Juliet Breeze, Next Level has multiple locations in the state.Apogee Dripping Springs

Founded by Sarah Pevehouse, Apogee Dripping Springs is the first micro high school in the area, meaning class size capacity is 14 students serving grades nine-12. The program is built on teaching life skills, character development and connections with local mentors.Monkee's


The women’s boutique will open in the Windmill Center this fall offering clothing, shoes and accessories. The boutique will be owned by local Elona Appleby.Relocations

Development Services Division

The Dripping Springs building and planning departments moved out of city hall and can now be found in their own building. The departments moved due to a lack of space, and the city’s maintenance department will be housed behind the new location next year.In the news

Treaty Oak Distilling


The 28-acre ranch is undergoing changes this summer, including new hours and the closure of Alice's Restaurant in June. The space will serve private events and as a seating area with bar service. To make up for the change, food truck Buddy's BBQ and Crepes will be open onsite. General Manager Brett Engstrom said it was hard to keep the restaurant open for now and looks forward to making Treaty Oak a place for the Dripping Springs community with a "Hill Country vibe."