Community members receive breakfast at the Hays Cares Shoes of Hope event on July 27 at McCormick Middle School. The event was hosted by Hays Cares, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide resources, education and economic opportunities to children and families in Hays County.

HAYS COUNTY  — The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center is getting ready for the upcoming school year with its own Back- to-School Campaign that helps raise funds to provide brand new backpacks, supplies and clothes for students. Last year, HCWC served 2,054 individuals who have experienced either domestic ...

BUDA — Cristina Cochran and her long-time friend, who was like a sister, made a pact: if something happened to her, Cochran would take in her daughter, Alivia Mckanney, who has special needs. When that time came, she and her husband noticed Mckanney’s isolation. To combat it, they opened Cristina’s ...

Earlier this month, Dripping Springs City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, thus recognizing those who are dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recognition. “We encourage the citizens of Dripping Springs to get outside to...

Kyle Police officer Bare catches the ball as Kyle firefighter Russel Bisbey crosses first base during the Kyle Fire Department versus Kyle Police Department softball game on July 19 at Hays High School. The game served as an opportunity for community members to donate school supplies for local stude...

(Editor's Note: This story was updated on Friday, July 26 to reflect the correct location information.) BUDA — After meeting up with developers, local business owners, investors and community members over the course of several months to discuss the growing Hays County area, Tim Dowling with Beyond t...

BUDA  — On Tuesday, July 16, residents from the city of Hays and nearby neighborhoods gathered in a meeting room at the Comfort Suites in Buda to oppose a proposed wastewater treatment permit for MileStone Community Builders’ planned Hays Commons subdivision. The Texas Commission on Environmental Qu...

WIMBERLEY  — Ruger Riojas pitched for the Wimberley Texans varsity team in 2021-2022, had a 1.28 ERA and won five games in his senior year, helping the Texans win two bi-district championships. Then, he spent the last two years (2023-2024) pitching for the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunn...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD and Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz named Kellie Raymond as the new principal for Dripping Springs Elementary School and Amber Daige as the Cypress Springs Elementary School principal. “Creating opportunities for our leaders to grow is an important part...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Samaritan Center has enhanced the mental health services it provides to individuals and families in the city of Dripping Springs. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency has been serving children, adults and families in Central Texas — with offices in Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos, Dr...