Editor's note: This story has been updated to include additional offers at Dripping Springs Distilling.

From decades-old distillery business to a boba shop and more, check out the latest business updates happening in the Dripping Springs area. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

Dripping Springs Self Storage

Customers can utilize the storage facility for a variety of needs, such as storing classic cars, fishing boats, heavy equipment and more.MainDesign and Print


Owner Misti McMain opened her shop offering custom-order print products such as brochures, vinyl banners, apparel, merchandise and more.
Customers at Main Design Print Company can select a variety of printable products such as booklets and vinyl signage. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Customers at Main Design Print Company can select a variety of printable products such as booklets and vinyl signage. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Coming Soon

The Learning Experience

The business is slated to open in the Belterra area to offer play-based hands-on learning activities for children in infancy to preschool. The center has other Austin-area and Central Texas locations.
The center offers education services for children ages six weeks to five years old. (Courtesy The Learning Experience)
The center offers education services for children ages six weeks to five years old. (Courtesy The Learning Experience)
In the news

Rio Bank/Lone Star Capital Bank


Rio Bank acquired Lone Star Capital Bank in June, paving the way for the McAllen-based business to add new locations, including in Dripping Springs. The bank offers personal, business, lending, trust services and more.
  • Transition in ownership June 2
  • 401 Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs
  • www.rio.bank
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Rio Bank held a ribbon cutting July 22 to mark Rio Bank's takeover of Lone Star Capital Bank, which includes a location in Dripping Springs. (Judy LeBas/Community Impact)
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Rio Bank held a ribbon cutting July 22 to mark Rio Bank's takeover of Lone Star Capital Bank, which includes a location in Dripping Springs. (Judy LeBas/Community Impact)
Dripping Springs Distilling

The business marked 20 years this year since brother-duo Gary and Kevin Kelleher set out to distill spirits in small batches. Their brands include Dripping Springs Vodka, 1876 Vodka and 1876 Bourbon, Dripping Springs Artisan and Traditional Gin, and Republic Whiskey.
Dripping Springs Distilling is celebrating 20 years with a special edition vodka bottle to mark their beginning in 2005. (Judy LeBas/Community Impact)
Dripping Springs Distilling is celebrating 20 years with a special edition vodka bottle to mark their beginning in 2005. (Judy LeBas/Community Impact)
What’s next?

The Alley

The boba tea shop may move into the Ledgestone area, according to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The Alley menu includes fruit and milk teas and other specialities. The menu also features house-made sugar cane syrup and tapioca pearls, according to their website.
The dessert drink spot offers fruit and milk teas with tapioca pearls in a variety of flavors, such as matcha, ube taro and brown sugar, alongside pastries. (Courtesy The Alley)
The dessert drink spot offers fruit and milk teas with tapioca pearls in a variety of flavors, such as matcha, ube taro and brown sugar, alongside pastries. (Courtesy The Alley)