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May 27, 2020

COVID-19 and its impact on high school sports

Years from now, many will look to publications such as the Hays Free Press to see just how much COVID-19 impacted our daily lives, both big and small. And while the medium of athletics across the globe tried to hold out hope of conducting business as usual amid the rapidly growing crisis, not even sports was immune to the impact of a global pandemic. Without question, the most impactful moment in high school sports this season was the UIL’s deci...

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Tiger Marching Band to compete at BOA Grand Nationals

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Before the roar of applause, there’s a moment of tension and triumph when the final note ends in a marching band's performance. In ...

September 6, 2023

Hays County, News

CERT volunteers support Hays County first responders in disasters

HAYS COUNTY — One local organization has been the backbone of aiding first responders when they are assisting in emergency situations. The Hays County...

September 6, 2023

Kyle, Main, News

Kyle cuts ribbon on Public Safety Center

KYLE — The saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas," and the city of Kyle proved it with the opening of its new, 64,000-square-foot Public Safety ...

July 26, 2023

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Flight Ice Creams serves up ice cream a little different in Dripping Springs

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Ice cream is a delicious treat for kids and adults alike, especially in the scorching Texas summer heat. Faced with competition fro...

July 12, 2023

Community, Hays County, News

Hays County launches remote marriage license system

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — Getting a marriage license in Hays County just got a little easier. The Hays County Clerk’s Office recently implemented the...

July 5, 2023

Buda, Education, News

Hays CISD approves cost of living raises

BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s 2023-24 Compensation Plan following a series of meetings about the proposal...

July 5, 2023

Breaking News, Hays County...

Hays County district clerk files petition to remove district attorney from office

By Staff Report

September 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated as of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, to include additional information. According to Hays County court ...

Breaking News, Buda...

Man arrested for murder, evading arrest in Buda

By Staff Report BUDA

September 8, 2023

BUDA — A Kyle man was arrested and charged with murder and evading arrest with a vehicle in Buda. At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, th...

Buda, Education...

Hays CISD adopts new attendance policy

‘We don't see the kids as a number, but the way the state funds education, they see them as a number’

September 20, 2023

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...

Breaking News, Kyle...

Kyle Police Department arrests five people in human smuggling operation

By Staff Report KYLE

September 20, 2023

KYLE — Five people were arrested in a human smuggling case in Kyle. On Sunday, Sept. 17, the Kyle Police Department dispatch received a call at appro...

Buda, Hays County...

HCSO seeks public’s assistance in Buda homicide

By Staff Report

September 7, 2023

BUDA — At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to Insta-Fuel Travel Center, 16649 IH-35 in Buda, ...

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