'Newsbreak'

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Hays County League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for the upcoming Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees election, where residents will choose three out of the five candidates vying for the at-large positions, on April 10 at the Sententia Vera Cultural Hub.

Ascension Seton Hays Hospital, which currently serves as the highest-level trauma hospital for the Hays County area, has recently amplified its patient treatment with the opening of a fourth catheterization lab.

When I was elected to the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees in 2018, I did so with the aim of helping to provide the optimal learning environment for Wimberley students. I knew there would be a series of “asks” that I would have to make as I joined the board. I’d have to ask myself for a time and energy commitment to serve. My fellow trustees and I would have to ask each other for a strong level of trust and dedication. I would have to ask our superintendent for an amount of accountability required to guide our district.

‘It's really important that the people who get involved in this as a career choice are truly invested in the people that they're going to be helping.’

CREEDMOOR — Former Creedmoor City Administrator Robert Wilhite resigned from his position last fall following several allegations made against him.

By Brittany Kelley KYLE — According to Companion Animal Parasite Council, one in 50 dogs tested positive for heartworms in Hays County in 2024. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, Guy Mathews, DVM, of Kyle Animal Hospital explained the risk factors of the disease.

KYLE — At the April 2 Kyle City Council meeting, council voted to approve an item on second and final reading to give council members access to the health insurance program at the city's expense.

The threegame District 26 skid for the Dripping Springs High School varsity softball team began March 11 in a 3-2 loss on the road to Westlake, then on March 12 in an at-home 6-3 loss to Lake Travis and, what one might say was an unexpected 2-0 shutout on March 19 at Del Valle. The Lady Tigers had obviously put the losses in the rearview mirror when they hosted Anderson and won on a run-rule 13-0 shutout on March 22.

The Dripping Springs Tigers baseball team traveled to Lake Travis High School on Friday, April 12, to take on the Cavaliers. The Tigers were trying to sweep the Cavs after winning game 1 on Thursday night with a score of 3-0.

Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS — Seven Dripping Springs High School speech and debate students qualified for the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Tournament after competing at the Heart of Texas District Tournament on March 2223 at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — As three campuses continue to experience high enrollment numbers, Dripping Springs ISD is continuing its Temporary Transfer Program for the 2024-25 school year.