Lehman High School

SAN MARCOS — Following a bond reduction hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the case against Jaquell Desean Ray, 18, of Buda, Judge Tanner Neidhardt granted the defense’s motion to set bond at a total of $100,000 for charges of firstdegree murder and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor, a second-degree felony.

KYLE — Seven-year-old Azariah Silguero is headed to the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics with the support of his family and the community.

HAYS COUNTY — Hays CISD is adding more school resource officers (SRO) to the district.

KYLE — Those looking for a weekend full of barbecued ribs, margaritas, carnival rides, live music, fireworks and more will be in for a treat at the Kyle Fair: A Tex-Travaganza.

— On May 1, several students in the Hays CISD fine arts programs were recognized in the company of friends and family at the Performing Arts Center for their commitment to continue their education in the arts at the collegiate level.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAYS CISD Whether it’s continuing on to college or a university, a trade school, enlisting in the military or even just readying to enter the workforce, Lehman High School seniors were eager to celebrate the next phase of their educational careers during Decision Day 2023 on May 1. This annual event, led by Lehman Principal Karen Zuniga and the Lobo administrative and counseling staff, was held in celebration of National College Decision Day, which is typically the deadline for prospective college students to accept admission to their school of choice prior to the fall semester. This year, more than 70 Lobo seniors participated in this always emotional and joyous ceremony.

SAN MARCOS – “Hays County has seen too many young people and children as young as 15 years of age die in the throes of a fentanyl overdose,” said Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins.

— Six graduating seniors were named winners of the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) essay competition.

— The safety and security of students has been a continuous topic of discussion for school districts across Texas, including Hays CISD.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAYS CISD