Driftwood, Texas

About Driftwood

Set in the central part of Texas, Driftwood is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Driftwood is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.29 square miles.

📰 Driftwood News Today

• Things to Do in Driftwood, Texas My Curly Adventures · Jun 1
• This Charming Texas Hill Country Town Is Under 1 Hour From Austin—With Wineries, Famous BBQ Spots, and Scenic Trails Travel + Leisure · Jul 18
• Driftwood, TX Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 28
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Driftwood, Texas - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 19
• This Hill Country Hideaway Is Just 23 Miles From Austin—But Feels A World Away Southern Living · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Texas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Driftwood Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Driftwood

• The Salt Lick BBQ — barbecue
• Trattoria Lisina — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Driftwood

• CYPRESS SPRINGS EL
• PATHFINDER CAMP

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Driftwood

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