The city of Buda hosted its annual Red, White and Buda Bike Parade on Thursday, July 4 in downtown Buda. Kids, and children at heart, filled Main Street with decorated bikes, wagons, trikes and more in celebration of Independence Day. The city of Kyle hosted a Fourth of July celebration on Thursday...

WIMBERLEY — In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, outdoor and running enthusiasts are invited to join the Virtual 50K Challenge in Wimberley during the month of July. The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department is telling runners to “get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the virtual trails”...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD students Grant Gillum and Nora Gillum each claimed top-five finishes at the National History Day Contest held June 9-13 at the University of Maryland. A rising seventh grader at Dripping Springs Middle School, Nora placed fourth in the Junior Individual Websit...

KYLE — Hays CISD trustee Esperanza Orosco began the original Clothes Closet in her classroom in the late 2000s. Little did she know that more than a decade later, she would be aiding more than 1,000 children each year with donations. Now, the organization is asking for community help to provide chil...

On Saturday, June 22, the city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department hosted the Community Garden at Post Oak Preview Day and Ribbon Cutting, giving community members the chance to check out the layout, learn about garden operations and sign up for plots. Those who are wanting to sign up for a plot...

AUSTIN – Texans should be aware of changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in 20...

UHLAND — After three years of operation at the Pound House Historical Farmstead, the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is moving to a new location 25 miles south of Austin to become the Uhland Fall Fest. Christopher Durst, a fifth-generation Texan and father of three, has produced events and festiva...

Community members visit vendor booths during the first Kyle Market Days - Celebrating Pride Month on June 29 at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park.

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s compensation plan and budget for the 2024-25 school year at its June 24 meeting. At the June 17 agenda review, Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Courson presented the Hays CISD compensation plan. She began by discussing...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Some talented musicians have played live at the Sidecar Tasting Room since its opening on Old Fitzhugh Road. Some are well-known, some are known and some are unknown. Ryker Pantano, a 12-year-old locally known piano player and singer from Dripping Springs, is one of those who may ...