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Elisabeth Jimenez
Elisabeth Jimenez

Elisabeth joined Community Impact in October 2024 and covers all things Austin ISD, Dripping Springs and Hays County. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin May 2024 with a degree in journalism and certificates in creative writing and environment and sustainability. In her free time, she enjoys catching live music in Austin, watching movies and doing art projects. Send tips, feedback or questions to ejimenez@communitimpact.com.

Latest from Elisabeth Jimenez
Entrance to Dripping Springs High School
$402M bond marks new push to build Dripping Springs' second high school
Dripping Springs ISD received its TEA A-F accountability ratings following over a year of state litigation regarding concerns of the scoring methodology. DSISD scored a B with 89 out of 100 for the 2022-23 academic year. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Dripping Springs ISD scores B rating in new 2022-23 TEA accountability ratings
Austin Water is working on an aquifer storage and recovery project with potential sites on a Bastrop County facility. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Austin Water looks to Bastrop County for future water storage
New TEA A-F accountability ratings have been released, with San Marcos CISD scoring a D in overall performance. San Marcos High School as a campus scored an "F" rating. (Community Impact staff)
San Marcos CISD scores 'D' rating in new 2022-23 TEA accountability ratings
Hays CISD received 2022-23 TEA accountability ratings after almost two years of litigation. The district scored a B for overall performance. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact)
Hays CISD scores 'B' rating in new 2022-23 TEA accountability ratings
Dripping Springs will celebrate its annual Founders Day Festival on Mercer Street April 25-27, 2025. (Community Impact Staff)
Dripping Springs celebrating annual Founders Day Festival this weekend
The San Marcos CISD natatorium will be just under 22,000 square feet with two levels. The building will include a competition pool, a shallow area for water safety lessons, a concourse level with spectator seating and more. (Rendering courtesy San Marcos CISD)
San Marcos CISD makes progress on natatorium, other bond projects
New Dripping Springs cafe and bakehouse Nectarine focuses on 100% gluten-free, organic and seed oil free meals on the menu, with an expanded menu coming soon this spring, a representative for the business said. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Nectarine now serving acai bowls, baked goods in Dripping Springs
Hays County Commissioners Court will add an animal welfare services division under the Hays County Health Department, combining animal and community wellness. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)
Hays County establishes animal welfare division to address shelter overcrowding, public health
Dripping Springs ISD voters will vote this May on a bond that includes construction of the district's second high school. Voters will also elect two at-large trustees. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Here’s what to know about early voting for the Dripping Springs ISD elections
The City of Dripping Springs held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 17 to mark the opening of downtown restrooms on Mercer Street. Mayor Bill Foulds, city council members, staff and Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith were some of the guests in attendance. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
Public restrooms now open in downtown Dripping Springs
Entrance to Dripping Springs City Hall.
Court decision paves way for more wastewater treatment to accommodate Dripping Springs growth
Foreign & Domestic chef-owners Nathan Lemley and Sarah Heard are celebrating 15 years of the restaurant, which offers locally sourced and organic dishes, with celebratory chef-special meals. (Courtesy Giant Noise)
Farm-to-table restaurant Foreign & Domestic marks 15 years in North Austin
Miniso sells a collection of toys, home decor, beauty items, accessories and more. (Courtesy PRNewsfoto/Miniso)
Crunch Fitness, Barnes & Noble: 19 business updates to know in South Austin
JABS Burgers and Fries, formerly known as Peace, Love and Burgers, is now serving beef patties with its signature JABS sauce at the Fareground Austin (Courtesy Fareground)
New eats, Rainey Street bar reopens: 9 business updates in downtown Austin
Wine merchant and lounge Winehouse opened March 28, offering domestic and imported wines and "elevated" bites, owner Kristine Clark said. Clark owns the business with former proprietors of Epicure, Jerry Gray and Julio Llop. (Courtesy of Winehouse)
A sports club, cafe and more: Check out 5 business updates happening in Dripping Springs
food items on plates
Austinites can "be Barbie" at the now open Malibu Barbie Cafe downtown
Hays County ended its partnership with Austin Pets Alive! which managed its virtual pet resource center, which connected pet owners to resources to avoid surrendering animals and alleviated strain at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)
Hays County ends partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, future programming uncertain
Melissa Oliver, who has served as Rooster Springs Elementary principal for the past two years, was appointed to the school's campus principal following a board meeting March 31. (Elisabeth Jimenez/Community Impact)
New principal selected for Rooster Springs Elementary in Dripping Springs ISD
Erwin Center site
Bills would remove restrictions on site of 'world-class' UT medical complex in downtown Austin