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San Marcos Art League benefits county food bank
San Marcos Art League benefits county food bank
By Brittany Anderson SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is once again teaming up with local artists and the community to support the Hays County Food Bank (HCFB) throughout the holiday season. For years, SMAL has held a food drive ... 12/21/2022 09:40 PM
HCISD school board receives demographic presentation
HCISD school board receives demographic presentation
By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY  — Last Monday, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees received a presentation from Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), giving an overview of the district’s demographic and student population for fall ... 12/21/2022 09:30 PM
New restaurant headed to Buda’s Main Street
New restaurant headed to Buda’s Main Street
By Brittany Anderson BUDA — An upcoming restaurant in Buda is getting ready to bring something fresh to the community and continue to amp up the city’s robust restaurant scene. Tamra Tindol and her husband Travis have owned the renowned ... 12/21/2022 09:20 PM
HCISD approves Academic Support Center
HCISD approves Academic Support Center
By Amira Van Leeuwen [email protected] HAYS COUNTY — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the design for the Hays CISD Academic Support Center (ASC) and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) 1 from Bartlett Cocke General ... 12/21/2022 09:10 PM
Local teenager’s journey to boxing championships
Local teenager’s journey to boxing championships
By Brittany Anderson [email protected] Being able to commit to a sport takes immense discipline and enthusiasm and one local teenager has been able to take his love for boxing to new levels.  Anthony “The Ghost” Lona, a ... 12/21/2022 09:00 PM
‘Tis the season
‘Tis the season
The countdown to Christmas is in full swing! From twinkly lights to candy canes and even character inflatables, families have decked out their homes with holiday décor. We asked our readers to send in their festive photos to have a chance of ... 12/21/2022 06:16 PM
Respiratory cases increase ahead of holidays
Respiratory cases increase ahead of holidays
By Megan Wehring  As people start to arrange flights and travel for the holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are increased cases of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Nationally, ... 12/15/2022 12:00 AM
Dripping Springs breaks district Toys for Tots record
Dripping Springs breaks district Toys for Tots record
Photo by Ashley Kontnier Dripping Springs ISD wrapped up its annual Toys for Tots drive on Dec. 8. Across all campuses, approximately 25 boxes of toys were donated. In addition to the DSHS Military Club sponsors Lauren Milner (front row, right) and ... 12/14/2022 11:50 PM
Hays basketball coach celebrates triumph
Hays basketball coach celebrates triumph
By Megan Wehring BUDA – Danny Pruess, head women’s basketball coach for Hays High School, earned his 300th career victory last month.  “[I am] very honored to earn my 300th victory at Hays High School,” Pruess said. ... 12/14/2022 11:40 PM
Elementary math teacher connects with students with classroom store
Elementary math teacher connects with students with classroom store
KYLE — It takes a special kind of person to be able to nurture the young, growing minds of our community, and one Hays CISD teacher is making his mark in a unique way with a fun classroom store.    Adolfo ... 12/14/2022 11:20 PM
Results of historic countywide recount announced
Results of historic countywide recount announced
By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY — Last Wednesday, a press conference was held at the Hays County Government Center in front of the elections office to announce the results of a historic recount in the district attorney and Hays County judge ... 12/14/2022 10:40 PM
Waterleaf Falls residents to receive different fencing
Waterleaf Falls residents to receive different fencing
By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — For the last seven years, Kyle resident Jose Mendez has looked out his French doors while sipping his cup of coffee, but now his view is obstructed by barbed wire fencing peeking out above his picket fence.  In ... 12/14/2022 10:30 PM
Residents and P&Z voice concerns
Residents and P&Z voice concerns
By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — On Dec. 7, the Kyle City Council unanimously approved to have city staff bring back revisions to the Downtown Master Plan with input from residents, council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The Downtown ... 12/14/2022 10:20 PM
Annual Education Foundation gala raises more than $90K
Annual Education Foundation gala raises more than $90K
Hays CISD teachers will soon have the opportunity to apply for grants again, thanks to generous donors this past weekend.  The Hays CISD Education Foundation held its annual Denim & Diamonds Gala on Dec. 9 at Sunfield ... 12/14/2022 10:10 PM
Hays County Food Bank in need of new facility
Hays County Food Bank in need of new facility
By Megan Wehring [email protected] HAYS COUNTY – As the area continues to see exponential population growth, the Hays County Food Bank (HCFB) is in the preliminary stages of acquiring a new facility.  On Dec. 6, Eric Boehning of ... 12/14/2022 10:00 PM
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