DRIPPING SPRINGS  — At its Feb. 18 meeting, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved the hiring of a second utility billing clerk, which is also in coordination with the city taking over the responsibility of issuing wastewater utility bills. The city currently has an agreement with the Dr...

AUSTIN – The Dripping Springs High School girls swim team placed sixth overall in the state at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 22 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center. In doing so, Grace Rabb, a senior and newcomer to Dripping Sprin...

WIMBERLEY –   Prairie Boulmier has served in the Montessori education world for the last 25 years and she is now bringing expertise from her experience to the city of Wimberley. Born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming, but now splitting her time between South Austin and Wimberley, Boulmier has worn mult...

KYLE — The Kyle Lions Club is making moves to support and take care of the community by starting its first hoodie drive with locations throughout Kyle. The first Lions Club was started more than 100 years ago in Chicago, Illinois. Now it has chapters all over the globe. According to its website, the...

UHLAND — After being part of the Sea Scout program for more than two years, 16-year-old Trevor Young achieved the rank of quartermaster Feb. 11. Young is a part of two different scouting units, known as ships, Ship 26 and Ship 1407. The Sea Scouts program is a branch of Scouting America, previously ...

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees received an update regarding the district's special education program at its Feb. 18 meeting. Special Education Executive Officer Michelle Velasquez began the discussion by sharing new inclusive play communication boards for school playgrounds. According to Vel...

KYLE — On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 52-year-old Timothy Wray was involved in a three car accident on IH-35 in Kyle, which resulted in his death. Nearly nine months following the accident, his wife shared their story. Timothy Conrad Wray, called Timmy by friends and family, was born Dec. 12, 1971. He w...

KYLE — Kyle City Council members listened to a presentation by the VFW Post 12058 in Kyle in regards to property located at 105 Veterans Drive at its Feb. 18 meeting. According to VFW representative Larry Stamps, the nonprofit is requesting the city to allow the organization to make its base at 105 ...

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Health Department was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) about the potential exposure of residents after a person tested positive for measles. The Gaines County resident visited San Marcos from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Individuals who were ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS – After a weather delay on Friday night, the Dripping Springs High School Tigers boys soccer team hosted the Austin High School Maroons Saturday, Feb. 22. The Tigers scored three goals in the first half and the halftime score was Tigers 3, Maroons 0. Tiger Victor Krutikon scored the...