Dripping Springs mourns former commissioner, beloved community member

PHOTO BY NATALIE FRELS Rippy Ranch Supply was founded by Oran Hill 'Pug' Rippy's grandfather. He inherited the local store in the '80s after retiring. Now, it will be passed on to the next generation, following Pug's passing.

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Natalie Frels on July 5, 2023

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Hays CISD seniors celebrate

Each year, Hays CISD offers various opportunities for seniors to celebrate their academic journey and to reflect on their years past, including elemen...

May 21, 2025

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Pool Scouts of Texas Hill Country partners with Hope Floats Foundation for free swim lessons

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old and it’s the second leading cause of unintentional inj...

May 21, 2025

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Kyle Lions Club awards scholarships to Lehman seniors

KYLE – The Kyle Lions Club awarded a total of $8,000 in scholarships to eight graduating seniors from Lehman High School. Members of the service organ...

May 21, 2025

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Kyle Ethics Commission to be independent of council appointment

KYLE — The Kyle Charter Review Commission discussed previous recommendations and changes to the Ethics Commission, including a permanent three-year te...

May 21, 2025

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Hays CISD Board of Trustees discusses future school site, land use request

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed two land tracts — a future school site and a request from the city of Kyle — at its May 12 meeting. I...

May 21, 2025

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New swim facility offers lessons, competitive team

KYLE — Nitro Swimming was initially an opportunity for co-owner Mike Koleber to teach the aquatic sport, but now, it has expanded to several facilitie...

May 21, 2025

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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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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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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry

By Brittany Kelley

April 25, 2025

SAN MARCOS — Following an inmate who claimed she was a victim of sexual misconduct, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested corrections officer Jo...

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Hays County corrections officer arrested for multiple felony offenses

By Staff Report

May 7, 2025

SAN MARCOS — On May 6, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was formally notified by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) that arrest warra...

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