'Newsbreak'

The shocking events of Jun. 30, 1903 may have left most Texans at a loss for words but not an East Texas editor, who wrote, “The tragedy is the first of its kind in the history of the state and is the most appalling in the annals of the South.”

The Lady Texans softball season ended with a Bi-District loss to Gonzales after finishing in third place in 4A Region IV District 27. Wimberley High School head softball coach Robert Klick released the district awards after the team’s annual banquet.

In a June 11 press release, the University Interscholastic League’s Legislative Council passed an amendment for split divisions in the post season for volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball.

Pictured, a confident attendee holds a bearded dragon.

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.

Staff Report SAN MARCOS — The annual State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA) Training Conference and Convention will be in its 148th year on June 27-30 in San Marcos.

In an effort to continue aiding the community to the best of their abilities, the Kyle Fire Department and Kyle, Buda Kiwanis Club, along with the nonprofit Unforgettable Families and Friends, Hays County ESD #5, the Kyle Area Senior Zone, Buda Police Department, Kyle Police Department and more, are holding their annual school supply drive through the summer months.

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY S — The Hays County Pet Resource Center is launching an area wide microchip awareness campaign, “The Power of Microchips,” to promote pet reunification and microchips for Hays County pet owners.

To help veterans and their families thrive in the communities they have worked to protect, Meritage Homes has been partnering with Operation Homefront for 11 years to build and donate brand new homes for military families. On Monday, June 17, they broke ground on a house in Kyle.

KYLE — When Billy Bonham, then 18, began his summer job at Kyle Pizza Co., formerly know as Pizza Classics, in 2004, he never expected that he would both one day own it and be celebrating 20 years in the business.

BUDA — New residential developments and projects from the 2021 bond are underway on the west side of Buda.