'Newsbreak'

Staff Report WIMBERLEY — Led by the Informative Speaking State Champion, Joshua Bober, the Wimberley High School UIL Academic team finished fifth in the state in the 4A Academic Sweepstakes — a combination of events that includes the Academic State Meet, One Act Play, Film and state Speech/Debate events held throughout the year.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — All Dripping Springs ISD employees will soon see a 1% pay increase.

WIMBERLEY — Service animals can make a lasting impact in people’s lives, and Freedom Canines International (FCI) in Wimberley knows that to be true.

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.

Staff Report YOKOSUKA, JAPAN —

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) and Hays County Pet Resource Center (Hays PRC) will host a second drive-up food distribution for people and pets this weekend.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Martindale's Model T 'Henry,' residents celebrated on Main Street on Saturday, May 18, with several Model Ts on display.

The Fusion 2010 Girls, a local Buda soccer team, was victorious at the South Texas Youth Soccer Directors Cup State Championship on May 12.

BUDA — At its May 13 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees officially welcomed Geoff Seibel and incumbent Courtney Runkle after canvassing the votes from the May 4 election, as well as voted for new board roles.