Buda Girl Scout encourages environmental ways at school

Community, Education, Hays County

Staff Report on December 11, 2019

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Amber Diaz has earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award. Open only to girls in high school, the Gold Award challenges a Girl Scout to develop projects which address global issues with sustainable solutions. A Gold Award Girl Scout’s achievements prime her for the fast track when it comes to college admissions, and make her an outstanding candidate for academic scholarships and other financial awards.

Passionate about the environment, she spent mor...

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Hays CISD adjusts rezoning, Ramage, Science Hall schools

KYLE — On Oct. 21, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementa...

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Hays CISD Board of Trustees declares hazardous areas for children

BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to adopt a resolution declaring hazardous traffic conditions for several roads throughout the distric...

May 29, 2024

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Mountain biking team raises money

HAYS COUNTY — A local mountain biking team — composed of students, parents and adult volunteers — is gearing up to have a fundraiser early next year. ...

December 20, 2023

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Hays CISD Board of Trustees approves designs

BUDA — With a 7-0 vote, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved multiple projects at its Oct. 23 meeting. The first was a schematic design for the ad...

November 1, 2023

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Dahlstrom hits high note with fine arts dedication

Leroy Gerdes gives a celebratory speech after the new Dahlstrom Middle School Leroy Gerdes Fine Arts Wing is unveiled. During the dedication ceremony ...

October 11, 2023

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Hays CISD to dedicate fine arts wing to longtime educator

BUDA — The new fine arts wing at Dahlstrom Middle School (DMS) — which includes the school’s new band hall and music rooms — will be named after Leroy...

September 6, 2023

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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment

By Brittany Kelley

April 30, 2025

BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...

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Uhland Police Department investigates fatal shooting

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May 25, 2025

UHLAND – At approximately 1 a.m. May 25, the Uhland Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that occurred outside a residence on Rocky R...

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Attorney shares experience with Hays County Family Law Court Judge Karl Hays

By Brittany Kelley

May 28, 2025

Several families have reached out to the Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch in regards to what they believe are concerning experiences in Judge Karl Hays’...

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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography

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April 30, 2025

SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...

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Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County

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April 2, 2025

AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...

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