Area youth writers invited to compete in contest

All middle school students in Hays Consolidated Independent School District–which serves both Buda and Kyle—have a chance to win a $500 gift card by entering a writing contest sponsored by Monarch Utilities, a subsidiary of SouthWest Water Company that provides water in Hays County. In previous years, the contest was offered solely at Chapa Middle School, but this year, it’s open to middle schools district-wide.

Winners will be rec...