COVID-19

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting an environmental study to evaluate long-term safety and mobility solutions along US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to Rob Shelton Boulevard in Dripping Springs.

HAYS COUNTY — Eleven years ago, Sarah Ross knew that she wanted to take a step back from corporate America and enter into the world of owning her own business. That’s when she decided to take on owning a franchise of Fresh Coat Painters.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Families will have another option for their student’s education with a new micro high school opening in Dripping Springs for the upcoming fall semester.

KYLE — After being shut down in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council (KAYAC) is back.

HAYS COUNTY — While they are decreasing in some parts of the country, rates of COVID-19-, flu- and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)- related hospitalizations still remain elevated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for the state of Texas as a whole, the respiratory illness level is reported as being very high.

WIMBERLEY — For more than 30 years, Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket has been committed to helping neighbors by providing food and encouragement.

KYLE — A baker in Kyle is continuing the legacy of her mother and ensuring that her memory stays alive through every cake she makes. And she is hoping to share her story with the world by competing to earn the title of ‘The Greatest Baker.’

At its Oct. 3 meeting, the Dripping Springs City Council approved several proclamations and appointed two individuals to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park (DSRP) Board of Directors.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Before the roar of applause, there’s a moment of tension and triumph when the final note ends in a marching band's performance. In those brief seconds, Dripping Springs High School Director of Bands Derek Woods hopes that he and his staff have given the students the vehicle that they need to succeed.

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — One local organization has been the backbone of aiding first responders when they are assisting in emergency situations.

KYLE — The saying goes, 'Everything is bigger in Texas,' and the city of Kyle proved it with the opening of its new, 64,000-square-foot Public Safety Center located on Kohlers Crossing.

— Getting a marriage license in Hays County just got a little easier.

By Natalie Frels BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s 2023-24 Compensation Plan following a series of meetings about the proposal.

KYLE — Families are left frustrated and utterly heartbroken after First Baptist Church in Kyle announced the closure of its Mother’s Day Out Program (MDO) in early May.