HAYS COUNTY -- Following inclement weather that caused closures on Tuesday, Jan. 21, several schools announced that they will reopen this week. Hays CISD will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Austin Community College District (ACC) will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 22. All in-person and...

KYLE -- Hays CISD announced in an email to parents and staff that it will be back on a normal schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 22. This follows the district being closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and then on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for inclement weather. The email reads: ...

HAYS COUNTY -- Hays CISD, Wimberley ISD and Dripping Springs ISD have announced the closure of campuses ahead of anticipated severe weather this week. Hays CISD announced in an email to staff and parents on Friday, Jan. 17, that in addition to campuses and offices being closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in...

KYLE -- Hays CISD announced in an email to staff and parents on Friday, Jan. 17, that all of the district's campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to inclement weather. The email is as follows: Dear Hays CISD Family, Rather than wait on a decision, and in an effort to help you plan during ...

SAN MARCOS — Economic growth in Texas is slowing, but remains resilient, according to Senior Business Economist with the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank – San Antonio Branch, Luis Torres, who was the keynote speaker at the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) Economic Outlook on Thursd...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — In a special meeting on Jan. 9, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Scott Berry as the district’s chief operating officer. Berry brings 20 years of experience working in public education, most recently serving as the chief financial officer in neighbori...

At the Jan. 7 Dripping Springs City Council meeting, the council celebrated Dave Edwards, center, for his service on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 and No. 2 Board. He has served on the board for seven years, from 2017-24. Mayor pro tem Taline Manassian, left, commended him on his ...

AUSTIN — Wimberley High School senior Gage Trudeau won the 4A State Championship at the UIL State Congress Event, held in Austin on Jan. 7-8. Trudeau was one of three WHS students who qualified for the event and became the first Congress State Champion in school history. It was the third consecutive...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The city of Dripping Springs now has its own standalone flood damage prevention ordinance following unanimous approval by city council at its Jan. 7 meeting. This is required for continued compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The city currently regulates de...

WIMBERLEY –Where the iconic and beloved Cypress Creek Cafe once stood on the Wimberley Square will soon undergo a change as the city of Wimberley recently approved the demolition of the remaining facade. The new owners have already begun the process of drafting proposed designs to bring new life int...