Texas announces over $600 million in pandemic food benefits

Buda, Community, COVID-19, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

April 20, 2022

By Megan Wehring

Some Texas parents can now feel a bit of relief when it comes to feeding their families.

On April 12, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a fourth round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for Texas families with children who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19.

“Thank you to HHSC a...

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

Education, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News

Hays CISD joins lawsuit against Texas Education Agency over rating system

(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 10:18 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20 to include the cost of Hays CISD joining the lawsuit) BUDA — Hays CISD is ...

September 19, 2023

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

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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 ...

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Parents, former employees raise concerns over The Learning Experience

November 15, 2023

HAYS COUNTY — Among parents' top concerns in a childcare facility are safety, reliability and the well-being of their child. For some parents of chil...

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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...

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Hays County native performs at Apollo Cafe in New York

November 15, 2023

HAYS COUNTY— A local resident recently performed in New York. Joshua Banbury was born in San Marcos, attended Lehman High School and graduated from th...

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EmilyAnn Trail of Lights celebrates 25 years

By Megan Navarro

November 15, 2023

WIMBERLEY – Strolling through local neighborhoods to gaze upon the twinkling lights and festive displays is a family tradition for many around the hol...

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