The Buda Black History Month Celebration featured an array of performers from spoken word to dance throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Buda Ampitheater and City Park. Vendors, such as Letitia Nwachukwu, Left, owner of Eagleiz African Boutique, were also present, offering a variety of go...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After the more than $400 million bond package failed in November, Dripping Springs ISD is ready for another bond election. Several parents and district staff were left concerned about DSISD’s future following the failed $481.13 million bond package with three propositions from the...

KYLE — A new athletic coordinator and head football coach was named for Lehman High School. On Monday, Feb. 13, Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced that Christopher Castillo would assume the positions and that the board of trustees approved the hiring decision. “Coach Castillo is goin...

Dripping Springs — The Dripping Springs Women's Club will award two $1,000 scholarships to females who live in Dripping Springs ISD and plan to attend college this fall. “We are committed to investing in young women from the Dripping Springs area and we believe that every act of community service — ...

(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, to reflect that the deputy's last name is Zaqzouq, not Zagzoug.) STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY — Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that a Hays County grand jury concluded its review of a shooting...

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON KYLE — After recent concerns regarding gas smells at Negley Elementary, Hays CISD chief communication officer Tim Savoy has provided some clarification. A concerned resident told The Hays Free Press that multiple children in affected classrooms were being sent home with nausea a...

HAYS COUNTY – More than 30 volunteers have raised $91,500 to support children and families in foster care. There are more than 4,000 children and youth in foster care in Central Texas, according to nonprofit Austin Angels. About 50% of foster homes close within the first year; 50% of youth in care g...

Gloria Aguilar, above, joins the Paint and Sip fun on Saturday, Feb. 11 led by instructor Tera Monroe, below. Paint and Sip is a monthly event hosted by the city of Kyle. The next event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Photos by Natalie Frels

Residents impacted by severe weather Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 67 counties, including Hays, who were affected by the severe winter weather this month will have additional time to report their food loss because of power outages due to the storm. The U.S. Dep...

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER KYLE — Living with cancer can take an emotional toll on someone and the mountain of medical bills can feel never-ending. For one local family, the community is hoping to relieve some of the financial burden. The STAC Athletics Youth Center, located at 5 Brent Blvd. Ste. 110 in Ky...