Texas winter weather: Dripping Springs parks, trails closed until further notice

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas – All city parks and trails in Dripping Springs are closed until further notice due to the recent ice storm.

The city says that because of the storm, many tree branches fell on roads and in city parks. Public works workers have been working for the past three days to make city streets passable by cutting off limbs and moving them off the roadway.

However, there is still too much ice for the staff to remove the branches, so they are left on the side of the road until everything has thawed.

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The City is reporting that many trees have also fallen in parks and public areas, and that all city parks and trails will remain closed until further notice as a result, including:

What should I do with limbs and debris in my yard?

City officials say branches and trees on private property will not be removed by city officials.

Starting next week, Waste Connections customers will have regular bulk/clean work days. Customers may place their trash for pickup on regular scheduled cleaning/cleaning days. Residents are advised to trim limbs to 4-5 feet in length and not to tie more than 50 pounds in a bundle or they will not be able to assemble them.

Non-Waste Connections customers and all residents can also bring their branches to Dripping Springs Ranch Park and place their limbs in the designated area.

What should I do if I see a limb on a power line?

Home and business owners should contact their electricity supplier for non-hazardous matters.

If you see sparks, fire, smoke, or if someone is stuck under the line, call 9-1-1 immediately, but only in an emergency.