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.

DRIPPING SPRINGS – In May, Dripping Springs ISD voters will be asked to consider a bond package on an upcoming ballot that totals $402.3 million. The DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call for a school bond election to go on the May 3 election ballot in a special meeting Feb. 6. This foll...

The following article is part two of a four-week series focusing on raising awareness about dating violence. February is Dating Violence Awareness month and we hope to educate our community on this very important issue. One in three young people will experience dating violence in their lifetime.  Lo...

AUSTIN — Aqua Texas’ proposal to increase water and wastewater rates for all customers across the state, including those in Hays County, was denied at the end of last month. As previously reported by the Hays Free Press , Aqua Texas filed for a system improvement charge (SIC) increase with the Publi...

BUDA — Buda City Council approved adding two additional projects to Garison Park at its Feb. 4 meeting. Ten Eyck Landscape Architects joined the project more than two years ago, said Capital Projects Manager Kenny Crawford, and has completed a design solution, with plans to begin the project in fall...

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the murder of Kyle Police Department’s (KPD) Victim Services Coordinator Samantha Dean. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the soft interview room at KPD headquarters was dedicated to Samantha and her unborn child, Maddie. Samantha's mother, Kimberly Dean, speaks at the ...

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...

KYLE — According to a news release from Hays CISD, a district staff member is no longer employed, following an incident that occurred at the end of the school day Monday, Feb. 10. During dismissal, a first-grade teacher at Pfluger Elementary School dragged a student by the arm from the gym to the ha...