The Dripping Springs High School theatre program presented its performance of Footloose the musical from Thursday, Jan. 23, through Monday, Jan. 27.

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A new health food restaurant soft-opened in Dripping Springs in December 2024. With a goal to serve people only the healthiest, best quality foods, Kate Smith and her husband, Charles, opened Nectarine, located at 2001 US290, Suite 116, Dripping Springs. After experiencing some he...

KYLE — The Kyle Public Library is providing an opportunity for community members to kickstart their children’s early literacy skills by hosting the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge. According to the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge website, the program began through the nonprofit of ...

AUSTIN — AGE of Central Texas has opened a brand-new facility in hopes to focus on its Thrive Social & Wellness Center. “AGE of Central Texas is a nonprofit that supports older adults and family caregivers as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging and caregiving,” explained Chief Exe...

Sara Allen, a teacher at Cullen Elementary School in Kyle, was one of 50 finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards in Central Texas. According to a news release, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award is “one of the nation’s largest monetary awards programs for educators.” Each finalis...

KYLE — Kyle City Council heard a presentation at its Jan. 21 meeting regarding updates to the planned Gregg-Clarke Skatepark. According to agenda documents, a park bond was approved in November 2020, which included $1 million for park improvements at Gregg-Clarke Park. On July 10, 2022, council appr...

Olivia Brown, manager of the Kyle Texas Roadhouse location at 19073 IH 35 in Kyle, center, cuts the ribbon on Jan. 24 in celebration of the restaurant's opening on Jan. 27. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell strikes a pose with Andy Armadillo at the Texas Roadhouse ribbon cutting on Jan. 24. In addition to ...

BUDA — Buda City Council took several actions that align with the previously negotiated and adopted development agreement (DA) between Milestone Community Builders and the council for the Persimmon development at its Jan. 21, meeting. This follows the approval of the DA at the June 18, 2024, regular...

Note: This story has been reposted with additional information. For the most current information, visit https://www.haysfreepress.com/2025/01/29/hays-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-shooting-incident-involving-wimberley-student/ WIMBERLEY -- In an email sent to families on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Wi...

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- At approximately 1:30pm, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, North Hays County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched for a high-angle rescue in the 600 block of Harmon Hills Cove in Dripping Springs. San Marcos Hays County EMS also responded with multiple units.  "Our first crew arrived and advised...