DRIPPING SPRINGS — Connie and Denis McGovern moved to Dripping Springs in 1998 when Connie’s parents bought them a manufactured home, so that they could be closer. Now, the home is falling apart and Hometown Missions is going to build them a brand new house. For the past 15 years, Hometown Missions ...

JOHNSON CITY — For the past 59 years, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has participated in Youth Tour, which sends students on an all-expenses paid trip to the United States capital. This year, PEC selected 10 students to represent the cooperative in Washington, D.C., where they will meet with ...

WIMBERLEY — Construction to widen RM 3237 in Wimberley at River Mountain Road and Camino De Rancho Road to add shoulders and accommodate new turn lanes and to widen existing travel lanes on River Mountain Road and Camino De Rancho Road at RM 3237 within construction limits has begun. "Investing in o...

SAN MARCOS — The Southside Community Center has existed since the 1920s. According to Jessica Cain — the liaison for neighborhood engagement and community partners — the center’s mission is one of “serving to fill the needs of our neighbors in the community.” Located on Guadalupe Street, just off th...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Dripping Springs High School qualified 24 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) students for the State Career Development Conference after students competed at the District 5 Contest at McNeil High School in Round Rock. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Six members of the Dripping Springs High School Tiger Orchestra qualified for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest after memorizing a Class I solo and earning a Division I rating at the Region 18 Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, Jan. 25, at Akins High School in Austin. St...

ProjectART Wimberley opened its open call exhibition, titled Reclaimed, Jan. 31, which features “a wide range of interpretations of the theme and different approaches to the idea of reclamation,” according to its website.

KYLE — Kyle City Council listened to a presentation at its Feb. 4 meeting regarding Steeplechase Park and a future upgrade. “Steeplechase playground is a project we’re really excited about. This is the replacement of an existing playground. So, we’re going to go over the purpose and strategy for thi...

BUDA — Six years ago, the Buda Black History Celebration was started by now-Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Sandra Bryant in an effort to bring the community together. The celebration features activities, such as arts and crafts, music and educational panels with local business owners and other comm...

KYLE — The Kyle Knighthawks will head into its second year with a brand new sport — soccer. The Special Olympics team formed in 2024 after city of Kyle Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Miranda Candia felt it was a necessity for the disability community. According to Aimee Garcia, assistant directo...