DRIPPING SPRINGS   — Apogee Dripping Springs Micro High School (ADS), an alternative high school option, celebrated its official ribbon cutting ceremony in collaboration with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 15. This event marked the launch of a unique educational experience that ble...

WIMBERLEY  — On the heels of financial challenges, the Katherine Anne Porter School, or KAPS, is looking to invite even more students in its doors. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Yana Bland and others, KAPS was started on the belief held by Texas writer, Katherine Anne Porter, that “knowledge of great art a...

On Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18, Patriots’ Hall hosted an open house to give the community an opportunity to tour the meeting hall and grounds, meet founding sponsors, learn about the organization’s mission and connect with Central Texas Veterans.

SAN MARCOS — A Hays County Grand Jury determined that the San Marcos Police Department officer who fatally shot 22-year-old Malachi Williams in the H-E-B parking lot, located at 641 East Hopkins St. in San Marcos, was justified in his actions. According to a news release, the Grand Jury received evi...

KYLE — Pastor Dakota Adair and his wife felt a calling to Central Texas to start a church that would not only promote their faith to God, but also create an opportunity for community. The family’s journey started when a list of the fastest-growing cities had Frisco, McKinney and New Braunfels on it....

AUSTIN — Ally Medical Emergency Room is accepting donations throughout the month of August to support the operations of Austin Pets Alive! The Central Texas nonprofit performs surgery on upwards of 50 animals per day and supplies, like blankets and flat sheets, are as critical to their work as the s...

HAYS COUNTY  — Aqua Texas is proposing an increase to water and wastewater rates for all customers across the state, including those who use its services in Hays County. The water utility company filed for a System Improvement Charge (SIC) increase with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) i...

Attendees pose for a photo at the Back to School Luau for All Abilities Dance on Aug. 16. The event, hosted by the city of Kyle Parks and Recreation, provided food, music, raffle prizes, a photo booth and more.

SAN MARCOS  — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved bringing a $440 million road bond to the November ballot at its Aug. 13 meeting. Prior to the discussion, there was a one-hour citizen comment period, where many residents voiced their concerns on the bond. One of which was Hays ...

BUDA — To ensure that members of the community have ease of access to the care that they need, a new nonprofit has been established out of a local hospice service in Buda: Bridgeway To Care Foundation. “We’ve had the hospice for three years — Bridgeway Hospice — and then we have our home health, whi...