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Jacob’s Well runs dry again
Hays County, News...
Jacob’s Well runs dry again
March 15, 2023
‘It kind of is the lifeblood of Wimberley’ WIMBERLEY — After the county’s announcement that swimming is closed for the foreseeable future, Jacob’s Well remains at zero flow. The 140-foot-deep natural spring has become a popular recreational destination for both residents and out-of-town tourists ove...
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TEA releases vacancy recommendations
Buda, Dripping Springs...
TEA releases vacancy recommendations
By By Megan Navarro [email protected] 
March 8, 2023
Fast Growth School Coalition responds HAYS COUNTY — A statewide survey by the Charles Butt Foundation last year found that 77% of Texas public school teachers have seriously considered leaving the profession, which is 19 percentage points higher than two years ago. The foundation also found 81% of T...
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Wimberley Market Days kicks off 59th year
Community, News...
Wimberley Market Days kicks off 59th year
By By Ashley Kontnier [email protected] 
March 8, 2023
A Shopper's Paradise On Saturday, March 4, nearly 500 vendors descended upon Lions Field to greet shoppers of all varieties to the first Wimberley Market Days of 2023. Birdhouses, clothes, one-of-a-kind works of art, toys, antiques, jewelry and so much more were displayed as far as the eye could see...
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Scharlach named WISD transportation director
News, Wimberley
Scharlach named WISD transportation director
By Staff Report 
March 8, 2023
WIMBERLEY — Wimberley ISD announced its new director of transportation. Shad Scharlach, who is currently an assistant principal at Wimberley High School, was named for the position at the WISD Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 27. "I'm thrilled to be taking on this new challenge while being able to ...
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ARPA to award $472K to county orgs
Buda, Community...
ARPA to award $472K to county orgs
By By Brittany Anderson [email protected] 
March 8, 2023
School districts, mobile vaccine clinic also receiving funds HAYS COUNTY — Local organizations across Hays County are set to receive a helping hand through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. On Feb. 28, the commissioners court received a presentation from Ardurra Senior Project Manager Eric Boeh...
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ARPA funds to provide mental health services
Buda, Dripping Springs...
ARPA funds to provide mental health services
February 28, 2023
Recent cyberbullying incident also raises questions Buda — More funds and resources will be provided to Hays CISD to address a variety of mental health concerns. During the rescheduled board of trustees meeting on Feb. 24, the board approved an item that will provide the district with funds for ment...
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Alexis Pointe mural almost complete
Community, News...
Alexis Pointe mural almost complete
February 28, 2023
Painting to be unveiled in April WIMBERLEY — The finishing touches to Alexis Pointe Senior Living's community-involved art mural are almost complete. The reveal celebration will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 at 14390 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. The community is invited to see the final art...
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Jacob’s Well remains closed to swimming
Community, Hays County...
Jacob’s Well remains closed to swimming
February 28, 2023
WIMBERLEY — While some may be dreaming of visiting Jacob’s Well this summer, the attraction is still considered unsafe for swimming. Last week, Hays County officials stated that the current drought has caused the flow from the spring to not be suitable for swimming, as it is contingent on precipitat...
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Wimberley HS teams claim sweepstakes
Community, Education...
Wimberley HS teams claim sweepstakes
February 21, 2023
Wimberley — On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Wimberley High School UIL Academic and Speech & Debate teams competed at a local meet hosted by Hays High School. The school dominated the overall competition, winning first place sweepstakes with a total of 473 points. The following students/ teams placed at th...
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USDA approves state TSNAP waivers
Buda, Dripping Springs...
USDA approves state TSNAP waivers
February 14, 2023
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...
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Kyle mayor faces health scare
Kyle, Main...
Kyle mayor faces health scare
March 22, 2023
Mitchell acknowledges cannabis use to dispatch “My heart rate is really elevated. I’m worried that I might be having a heart attack,” the caller said,...
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Suspects arrested for slew of burglaries
Hays County, Kyle...
Suspects arrested for slew of burglaries
By Staff Report 
March 13, 2023
HAYS COUNTY — In a joint investigation with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Kyle Police Department, four suspects have been arrested for mult...
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Costco to hold ribbon cutting celebration
Business, Kyle...
Costco to hold ribbon cutting celebration
March 22, 2023
Kyle — Costco will be opening soon in Kyle. A ribbon cutting will be held at the new 152,000-square-foot warehouse, located at 19086 I-35 in Kyle, at ...
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The face behind the bookshelves
Community, Kyle...
The face behind the bookshelves
March 15, 2023
'We are here to serve' KYLE — Books can be a comfort when craving an escape from reality. For Colleen Tierney, a combination of serving her community ...
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Children’s Lighthouse opening campus in Kyle
Education, Kyle...
Children’s Lighthouse opening campus in Kyle
By By Megan Navarro megan@haysfreepress.com 
March 8, 2023
KYLE — A new early learning school is coming to Kyle. Children’s Lighthouse was first opened in 1997 by brothers Mike and Pat Brown, who were parents ...
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