Governor waives STAAR resting requirements

Buda, Dripping Springs, Education, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

March 18, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.

Abbott’s office says he is working closely with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure that schools continue to deliver instruction to students while students are absent or while s...

Community, News, Wimberley

Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket serves community

WIMBERLEY — For more than 30 years, Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket has been committed to helping neighbors by providing food and encouragement. The ide...

December 6, 2023

Kyle, News

Local cake artist competes to be ‘The Greatest Baker’

KYLE — A baker in Kyle is continuing the legacy of her mother and ensuring that her memory stays alive through every cake she makes. And she is hoping...

December 6, 2023

Dripping Springs, Education, News

Dripping Springs ISD earns ‘A’ financial rating

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD received a superior rating for its financial accountability. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the DSISD Board of Truste...

November 1, 2023

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Dripping Springs City Council approves Dripping Springs Ranch Park board members and procalamations

DRIPPING SPRINGS — At its Oct. 3 meeting, the Dripping Springs City Council approved several proclamations and appointed two individuals to the Drippi...

October 11, 2023

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Dripping Springs ISD approves reduction in tax rate for FY 2023-24

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD is moving forward with a reduction in its tax rate for the 2023-24 fiscal year. On Monday, Sept. 25, the DSISD...

October 4, 2023

Buda, Education, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News

Hays CISD adopts new attendance policy

BUDA — Parents across Hays CISD are divided over the district’s new attendance policy, which states that a student could be unenrolled if they are abs...

September 20, 2023

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Multi-vehicle accident on Highway 290 results in injuries

By Staff Report

November 30, 2023

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- A Hays County Sheriff's Office deputy, and at least one other person, was injured in a multiple vehicle accident that occurred in ...

Breaking News, Hays County...

Kyle PD makes arrest following AMBER Alert

By Staff Report

November 22, 2023

KYLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 21 at approximately 9:25 p.m., an AMBER Alert was broadcasted to locate two children, 6-year-olds Jaylynn and Jordyn Webber-Da...

News

Local teacher fundraises for South Dakota reservation

Bringing a little hope

By Megan Navarro

November 29, 2023

HAYS COUNTY — For more than 20 years, Jason Poer, a special education teacher at Simon Middle School in Kyle, has been collecting donations and transp...

Sports

Local student excels in water polo

December 6, 2023

Water polo has only recently become a sport available for the students of Hays CISD, with 2022-23 being the first season. However, it is quickly becom...

Buda, Community...

Buda Trail of Lights now open

December 6, 2023

BUDA — Each December, Buda residents of all ages hop off of the school bus shuttle to be greeted by Christmas joy — the Buda Trail of Lights. Filled w...

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