Pleasing the crowd DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers won the Crowdpleasers National Showcase in Orlando, Florida on March 25 — ending a successful spring competition season. The Hi-Steppers were crowned Pom and Team Open National Champions and finished as first runners-...

On Thursday, March 30, eager shoppers started gathering at Costco, located at 19086 S I-35 Frontage Road in Kyle, at 5:30 a.m. for the ribbon-cutting and grand opening. After a brief ceremony at 7 a.m., the first shoppers entered North Hays County's first warehouse store.

‘Having a union gives employees a seat at the table’ HAYS COUNTY — To ensure that all voices are heard when decisions are made, some members of the San Marcos Hays County EMS (SMHCEMS) have been working to garner support for forming a union called the Hays County EMS Association. The group of employ...

The city of Buda held the 2nd Annual Buda’s Birthday celebration on Saturday, April 1 at Buda Amphitheater and City Park. In addition to free cake, local vendors and the carnival, the event served as the location of the third preliminary contest for the Old Settler’s Festival Youth Talent Competitio...

KYLE — While Kyle City Council was at a stalemate during its last discussion of Proposition F — a measure approved by an overwhelming 75% of voters in the 2020 election to create a police oversight committee — representatives of the Kyle Police Department and the Kyle Law Enforcement Association joi...

Converting your 401(k) to a gold IRA can be a wise decision for many investors. Not only does gold provide a stable and secure form of retirement savings, but it's also seen as a hedge against inflation and other economic uncertainties. The tangible value of gold can provide a measure of comfort and...

In March, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Unit launched a narcotics investigation on a residence in the 200 block of Dusky Thrush Drive in Kyle. According to a HCSO press release, surveillance conducted yielded a primary suspect, Janelle Renee Cano, 33. A vehicle stop was conducted...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After being a pillar in the Dripping Springs community for more than 10 years, Pam Owens is set to retire at the end of this month. On March 21, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously proclaimed March 31, to be known as “Pam Owens Day.” Owens is the president and CEO of the Dri...

ADDRESSING OVERCROWDING DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD is continuing to look at the possibility of allowing students to temporarily transfer out of overenrolled campuses for the 2023-24 school year. The student enrollment at Dripping Springs Elementary School, Walnut Springs Elementary Scho...

HAYS COUNTY — Self-sufficiency, accountability, holistic wellness, empowerment and successful recovery — these are the goals of Hays County’s new Mental Health Court (MHC) to address a growing need. According to the Hays County-Vera Justice Institute Jail Dashboard, there were 595 inmates in the Hay...