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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
Wimberley advances to state championship
Wimberley advances to state championship
By Wayland D. Clark SAN ANTONIO – Just like a magician pulls a rabbit out of a hat, the Wimberley Texans came from behind to defeat Cuero in a 4A Division II Semifinal at the Alamodome last Friday.  With 4:33 in the game and a 42-36 Texan ... 12/14/2022 09:50 PM
Buda workshops potential mixed-use site
Buda workshops potential mixed-use site
By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Another development for Buda is on the horizon, but city council members remain optimistic that this one is on the right track to being something beneficial for the community. During the Dec. 6 Buda City Council ... 12/14/2022 09:50 PM
Businesses earn Be A Star Awards
Businesses earn Be A Star Awards
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – In 2014, Dripping Springs was the first city in Texas to be designated as an International Dark Sky Community, and the sixth one in the world.  Now, businesses have been recognized for their ... 12/14/2022 09:40 PM
DSHS volleyball recognized for victory
DSHS volleyball recognized for victory
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – The Dripping Springs High School volleyball team did not receive praise just from its fans in the bleachers.  On Dec. 6, the Dripping Springs City Council celebrated the team with a proclamation ... 12/14/2022 09:30 PM
Bakery says goodbye to beloved space
Bakery says goodbye to beloved space
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – For years, Yauss Berenji and Sascha Biesi have welcomed customers to their bakery as if they were opening their home to them. But due to rent inflation and the lack of a labor force, the co-owners of ... 12/14/2022 09:20 PM
No threat found at Wallace Middle School dance
No threat found at Wallace Middle School dance
By Amira Van Leeuwen and Megan Wehring KYLE —  An investigation conducted by Kyle PD, with assistance from Hays CISD, found that there was no immediate risk or threat to students at the Wallace Middle School dance on Friday, Dec. ... 12/14/2022 09:00 PM
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