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County court approves community feline policy

County court approves community feline policy

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is working to address issues stemming from the presence of community cats.  On Nov. 22, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved an interim community cat management policy to move toward the ... 11/30/2022 10:30 PM

County Pet Resource Center in the works

County Pet Resource Center in the works

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – Austin Pets Alive! has been chosen to run the Pet Resource Center.  The Hays County Commissioners Court awarded a request for proposals contract to Austin Pets Alive! and authorized staff and general counsel ... 11/30/2022 10:20 PM

DSHS sophomore speaks at TEDx

DSHS sophomore speaks at TEDx

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Eben Sebastian, a sophomore at Dripping Springs High School (DSHS), was one of 14 speakers and the only teenager selected for the TEDx event held on Sept. 24 in Harker Heights.  TEDx is a grassroots ... 11/30/2022 09:50 PM

DSISD collects coats for kids

DSISD collects coats for kids

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – To help children keep warm, some Dripping Springs ISD campuses are collecting coats.  Coats for Kids partners with Jack Brown Cleaners, iHeartRadio and KVUE to collect and distribute coats to Central ... 11/30/2022 09:40 PM

Hays County Food Bank tackles food insecurity

Hays County Food Bank tackles food insecurity

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Food insecurity in our community is a year-round problem, but during the holidays when many  are gathering with loved ones around big tables of food, this problem can be exacerbated.  The Hays ... 11/30/2022 09:30 PM

Kyle directs staff to bring back budget proposals for Burleson Project

Kyle directs staff to bring back budget proposals for Burleson Project

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — City council unanimously agreed to direct staff to bring back proposals as discussed for the 104 S. Burleson Project.  Initially, the budget for this project was $10.4 million, but now it’s $14.9 million ... 11/30/2022 09:20 PM

Public defender’s office gets green light

Public defender’s office gets green light

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – The long-awaited public defender’s office (PDO) is moving forward in Hays County.  On Nov. 22, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an agreement between the county and Neighborhood ... 11/30/2022 09:10 PM

Doral Academy parents speak out over health and safety concerns

Doral Academy parents speak out over health and safety concerns

By Amira Van Leeuwen BUDA — On Nov. 7, nearly 40 Doral Academy parents gathered in a small classroom to bring attention to the health and safety concerns they have for their children.  When Brandon Hall, a former Army recruiter, asked why ... 11/30/2022 09:00 PM

DS football advances to regional semis

DS football advances to regional semis

By Wayland D. Clark Dripping Springs scored early and often in a 56-28 area win over San Antonio Brandeis on Saturday at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Dripping Springs quarterback Austin Novosad completed 17 of 25 passes for 325 yards, ran for a ... 11/23/2022 02:30 PM

Sobriety Over the Holidays is Possible and Here’s How

Sobriety Over the Holidays is Possible and Here’s How

Contributed by Micahel Leach The holiday season is meant to bring peace and joy while families share in love, kindness, compassion and gratitude. However, the holiday season can look quite different for many families.  Stressors quickly pile ... 11/23/2022 02:20 PM

DSISD names legislative priorities

DSISD names legislative priorities

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs ISD has announced what it hopes lawmakers will deem important for the 88th Legislative Session, which is slated to begin in two months.  The DSISD administrative team developed a list ... 11/23/2022 02:00 PM

KASZ has a feast around the world

KASZ has a feast around the world

A variety of local businesses and organizations participated. KASZ provided Italian, Chinese and Greek food, The Philomena provided Moroccan, Kenyan and Nigerian food (pictured above), Orchard Park of Kyle provided Mexican food, the Kyle, Buda ... 11/23/2022 01:20 PM

Gunner Thames Memorial Foundation to receive ARPA funds

Gunner Thames Memorial Foundation to receive ARPA funds

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – To alleviate stress brought on by the pandemic, Hays County is allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Gunner Thames Memorial Foundation (GTM). On Nov. 15, the Hays County Commissioners Court ... 11/23/2022 01:10 PM

Same faces for Buda council

Same faces for Buda council

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — The Nov. 8 election brought a few new faces to government roles around Hays County, but Buda City Council will continue forward with its same leadership for a couple more years.  During the Nov. 15 council ... 11/23/2022 01:00 PM

Kyle moves forward with Word Place development

Kyle moves forward with Word Place development

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — In a unanimous vote, city council directed city staff to prepare a development agreement, Public Improvement District (PID) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for Word Place, a 27-acre Mixed-Use Development ... 11/23/2022 02:00 AM

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