Blanco Vista Elementary School students participated in the third annual Elf Run, where the top three girls and boys from each grade level were given awards. Pictured, students take off in festive gear for the event.

Hays High School hosted multiple holiday events the past week for community members.

From our furry families to yours: Readers sent in festive photos of their pets for this week's edition of the paper.

For the second year, Lehman High School National Honor Society members volunteered at the annual Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park on Dec. 10 and Dec. 13. The students volunteers answered questions, welcomed attendees and worked in Santa’s workshop.

DRIPPING SPRINGS   — Staying safe is not something people always think of during the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the holidays. Here are a few tips for keeping family, friends and the home safe during the month of December. Christmas Trees Make sure to keep an eye on the Christmas tree, ev...

ROSANKY– Alliance Regional Water Authority hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting event on Thursday, Dec. 5, to mark the successful delivery of potable water from the Carrizo water treatment plant located in Rosanky. Guests celebrated this major milestone as a step forward in meeting the increased water...

SAN MARCOS — EMS leadership has now responded after contract changes have been made between two agencies that serve Hays County. On Nov. 19, the North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD 1) Board of Commissioners came to the decision to terminate its contract with San Marcos Hays Coun...

BUDA   — The holidays are a joyous occasion for many, but when decorating and celebrating, Buda Veterinary Care owner Dr. Sandra Ontiveros stresses that it's important to take steps to ensure pet safety. Throughout her more than 20 years of experience, she has seen animals obtain external and intern...

Santa conducted his annual visit to Kyle last week.

KYLE — Kyle City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a total of 16 acres of land for more than $4 million at its Dec. 12 special meeting. Six acres for water plant “We are purchasing the entire tract for the Bunton Creek Road bond project right-of-way that we need and also expansion of the ...