Hospitalized teen knows the severity of COVID-19

Buda, Community, COVID-19, Hays County, Kyle

January 11, 2021

By Sahar Chmais

In a curious case of a severe COVID-19 infection, 15-year-old Katelynn Ramirez’s health was shaken, but it reaffirmed her positive and eccentric cheerleader spirit.

Katelynn in her cheerleading uniform.

Unlike her classmates, Katelynn went home for the winter break to spend her time off living in the hospital with only her mom by her side. This Hays County teen’s fever reached 105 degrees for days on end and her oxygen levels dropped down to a critical point with more c...

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

Hays County, Main, News

Hays County to host SH45 gap open house

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County, in partnership with the city of Buda, is conducting a study to explore the feasibility of constructing SH 45 between I-35 a...

December 5, 2023

Breaking News, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Main, News

Multi-vehicle accident on Highway 290 results in injuries

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 ...

November 30, 2023

Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, News

Kyle PD makes arrest following AMBER Alert

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...

November 22, 2023

Breaking News, Community, Hays County, News, San Marcos

Woman receives sentence for narcotics possession

SAN MARCOS — Janelle Cano pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, an “enhanced” first-degree felony, and possession with intent ...

November 16, 2023

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...

Dripping Springs, Main...

Talks of Dripping Springs ISD health course resurface

By Megan Navarro

November 21, 2023

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees discussed, for the second time, the potential of a health course requirement for high sc...

Dripping Springs, Main...

Tiger Band places 15th at Bands of America

November 21, 2023

The Dripping Springs Tiger Band performs at the Bands of America National Championship in Indianapolis the weekend of Nov. 9-11, where it placed 15th ...

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