By Moses Leos III An improvement plan meant to assist Hemphill Elementary School improve failing state standardized test scores was given the green light by the Hays CISD Board of Trustees Tuesday. By a 7-0 vote, the Hays CISD board voted to adopt the Targeted Improvement Plan for Hemphill Elementar...

Members of the Hays High cross country team pose after the District 26-5A Championships at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The UIL cross country state meet is within reach for Hays High junior Gabby Bosquez after finishing third in the Girls 5,000 meter run at the District 25-6A Championships Oct. ...

By Spencer Spilman Playoff hopes were on the line Friday as the Hays Rebels and the Vista Ridge Rangers squared off in a thrilling district tilt that had several lead changes in the final quarter.  But a late Vista Ridge touchdown proved to be the difference as the Rangers claimed a 46-43 win over H...

By Moses Leos III and Quixem Ramirez New coach brings faster pace to Lobos Stepping foot on the Lobo Den court isn’t a new experience for James Halatin. During his previous stops as a boys basketball coach at San Marcos and Lockhart, Halatin often made regular visits to Lehman High. Over the summer,...

By Logan McCullough It only took three sets for the Hays Lady Rebels volleyball team to secure a 25-19, 25-19, 25-17, victory Friday over the Vista Ridge Rangers in Bales Gym. Although the Lady Rebels never relinquished the lead, the matchup was consistently competitive.  “We have great respect for ...

With medals draped around their necks, Lehman High boys varsity cross country team members (l-r) Edson Hernandez, Santos Hernandez, Jesus Meza, Eric Gordillo, Jose Cano and Tracey Malrey celebrate finishing third in the team standings at the District 25-6A cross country championships in Round Rock. ...

By Samantha Smith Business and affordable housing were two of many topics addressed at Monday’s Buda City Council candidate debate held by the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce.  The two-hour roundtable style debate featured candidates John Hatch, Theo Kosub and Lee Urbanovsky, who are running for the P...

With less than two weeks before voters officially cast their ballots, Hays County Sheriff incumbent Gary Cutler has just over $28,000 left in his war chest in his bid for reelection against challenger Rodrigo Amaya. According to a campaign finance report filed 30 days before Election Day, Cutler, wh...

“A peaceful transition of government seems like such a small thing, but it is so powerful. It’s scary to think that some think it is a thing of the past. God help us.” - Cyndy  Slovak-Barton, publisher, Hays Free Press W ell, November’s right around the corner and the election is knocking on the doo...

L ibby and I always enjoy seeing so many friends at Founder’s Day. Each year Kyle seems to be a little bigger with so much more traffic. This year, after the parade, we toured the well restored old depot and met with Kyle officials to discuss the disruptive impact of Union Pacific trains parked on t...