The duo of Kathryn McKinney, left, and Josh Bober of Wimberley High School pose for a photo after becoming silver medalists at the Conference 4A UIL State Cross Examination Debate competition held March 15-16. They placed sixth last year and improved with this year’s runner-up finish.

The Dripping Springs High School cast of “Mamma Mia!” — performed Jan. 18-22, 2024 — was nominated for eight Heller Awards for Young Artists: Production, Music Direction, Lighting Design Scenic Design, Technical Execution, Lead Performer (Sofia Magnani), Student Stage Management (Faith Wilcox) and S...

HAYS COUNTY  — TreeFolks is working with Jacob’s Well Natural Area to pilot a new system aimed to increase tree resilience and survival rates in Central Texas’ ever-changing climate. As Austin’s only urban reforestation nonprofit, TreeFolks’ mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger com...

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month. The following article is the first article of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. Locally, HCWC served 616 community members who experienced sexual assault or abuse and 899 children who s...

HAYS COUNTY — Pet Prevent a Litter (PALS) of Central Texas will be hosting the Sock Hop Gala: “Cool Cats and Poodle Skirts” event to celebrate and promote responsible pet ownership, adoptable animal shelter pets and the continued efforts to have all pets spayed and neutered and zero pets in shelters...

BUDA — Customers of the beloved Sweet Cakes 4 U are in for a sweet surprise now that the co-owners, and mother-and-daughter duo, Dolores and Victoria Diaz have reopened the bakery — but this time at home. Sweet Cakes 4 U opened in 2013 along Main Street at the Buda Mill & Grain Co. Dolores’ main rea...

The Springs Family YMCA hosted its annual Springs Community Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23. In addition to the egg hunts, there was a bouncy house and the Easter Bunny himself came to visit. A wide array of community based organizations were in attendance, such as Hays County Friends of the Ni...

Destination Dripping Springs hosted its 12th annual Wildflower Market Day on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Hall is an artisan based in Buda who sells an array of handmade products, including aprons, rope bowls, playing card holders and more. This is her th...

Family and groups of friends gathered in downtown Dripping Springs for Brewer’s Fest 2024 on Saturday, March 23. The event featured 14 local brewers with more than 35 craft beers to try.

The Dripping Springs High School For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics team, The Spring Konstant, poses for a photo after qualifying for the UIL State Championship and the most prestigious honor at the district event to qualify, titled the Impact Award. The award...