Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.” Paxton, for his part, ...

A Franciscan priest, who made the long and dangerous trip from the New World in search of the mysterious “Lady in Blue,” arrived at a Spanish abbey on Apr. 21, 1631. The padre was determined to find out for himself if the mother superior really was the phantom visitor that brought biblical teachings...

A THIRD TERM It’s been 3 mo and he’s already talking about a 3rd term. In less than 3 mo he and his cohort have managed to disassemble the workings of some of the most important Federal Agencies. Among these: HHS (Health and Human Services) which regulates the disbursement of vaccines that prevent e...

Milton Kirk Ardrey, cherished son, brother, grandson and friend passed away at the age of 30 in Austin on April 3, 2025.  His untimely departure was the result of a profound grief over the loss of his younger brother Colby Manes Ardrey on November 4, 2023.   Born December 21,1994 in Wichita Falls, T...

GEORGETOWN — The Dripping Springs Tigers competed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A - Area 25 & 26 Area track meet held at East View High School's Patriot Stadium Wednesday, April 9. The top four finishers in each event have now advanced to the Regional IV track meet, which will be h...

The Dripping Springs High School Lady Tigers softball team is currently 10-1 in district after clinching its seventh straight district championship, following an 8-3 win over the Del Valle High School Cardinals on senior night April 11. The Lady Tigers scored their runs on seven hits. Jai-Lynn Flore...

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. The following article is the second article of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. Locally, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) served 667 community members that experienced sexual assaul...

GALVESTON   — The Dripping Springs High School Varsity Hi-Steppers and Junior Varsity Dazzlers dance teams each captured national titles at the 2025 Crowdpleasers National Showcase, held from March 28-30 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. The Hi-Steppers earned top honors in the Medium Team ...

KYLE — There are a variety of skin conditions that affect individuals across the world, but for Rosacea Awareness Month, Dr. Juan Estrada of U.S. Dermatology Partners — Kyle provided information on the inflammatory skin condition. The board certified dermatologist explained rosacea as an inflammator...

KYLE — An ordinance adopting an updated debt management policy was approved at the Kyle City Council April 1 meeting, as well as a debt financing plan. The reason for the proposed update to the policy was to provide clear guidelines, incorporate the latest compliance requirements, provide distinctio...