The Barton Publications team is live at The Chephas House in San Marcos for an update on the officer-involved shooting of Joshua Leon Wright. Attorney Ben Crump, alongside attorneys Ginna and Chevo Pastrano and Wright’s family, will address the crowd. Watch the full video here:

By Brittany Anderson [email protected] HAYS — What was meant to be an opportunity for public discussion among residents, county planners and developers regarding Hays Commons — a proposed development in the small city of Hays — did not pan out to be as productive as intended. An applicant s...

By Amira Van Leeuwen [email protected] KYLE — In a 6-1 vote, Kyle City Council struck down any consideration for a temporary moratorium on Dec. 20.Council member Yvonne Flores-Cale was the single concurring vote who proposed enacting the “temporary moratorium on accepting, authorizing and appr...

STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY — High school seniors in Hays County have an opportunity to win a MacBook Air through a essay competition by the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD). Matthew Gonzales, health equity and community engagement program manager for the HCLHD, said the essay competition is...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – A local school was recognized for its counseling program. For the third consecutive year, Rooster Springs Elementary and counselors Karey Carroll and Kimberlee Guerrero have garnered the prestigious CREST (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas) a...

By Megan Wehring WIMBERLEY – New trees have been planted in some Wimberley parks that were affected by the 2021 winter freeze. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, as part of a “Plant Your Park” event, volunteers helped parks and recreation staff plant 32 trees in areas of Blue Regional Park, located at 100 Blue ...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Last week, Dripping Springs ISD Board President Mary Jane Hetrick reminded the public that speakers are given three minutes during the public forum period of meetings. “Because this has come up numerous times in recent months,” Hetrick said at the Dec. 12 board me...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – The Dripping Springs Ranch Park (DSRP) is bringing back a favorite for some: monster truck shows. After much deliberation at its regular meeting on Dec. 6, the Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved a rental agreement for monster truck shows at the DSR...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs ISD received a “C” by the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). FIRST ensures that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve these practices, according to ...

By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY — Last Monday, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees received a presentation from Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), giving an overview of the district’s demographic and student population for fall 2022. According to its website, PASA is a “demographic consulting firm ...