'Newsbreak'

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After learning that there was an interest in creating a local art community, Steve Friedman and his wife, Jennifer, decided to establish the Dripping Springs Art League last fall.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RUDY’S “COUNTRY STORE” AND BAR-B-Q Employee’s at the new Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q location in Kyle pose for a photo. The restaurant opened its new lcoation, at 19430 IH-35 in Kyle, at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, where the first 100 people in line received a complimentary $20 gift card. North of San Antonio at the edge of the Texas Hill Country is the small community of Leon Springs — founded in the 1800s by Max Aue, Leon Spring's cityscape changed when Max's son, Rudolph, opened a one-stop gas station, garage and grocery store. Barbecue was added to the operation in 1989, and Rudy's 'Country Store' and Bar-B-Q has been serving up tasty food ever since.

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — Hays County Master Gardeners announced the Spring Plant & Tree Sale will be online and in-person this year.

If you are in the Hays County area and have school-aged children, it is likely that they spent the last week at home for spring break, much like my 6-year-old son did.

Staff Report BUDA — Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care hosted a fun-filled 'Spoil Your Pet Day' event to celebrate the special bond between people and their furry companions.

At its March 12 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for a sixth Tax Increment Investment Zone (TIRZ) in the city of Kyle.

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BUDA — Joni Perez has been named Johnson High School’s newest director of bands after Joey Lucita announced his retirement in December 2023.

BUDA — Despite the span of several meetings discussing the potential project, the state of the Persimmon development in Buda is currently paused.

On Saturday, March 23, Chicken Express will sponsor the 8th Annual Basketball Classic at Fredericksburg High School. The high school boys and girls all-star teams will draw players from throughout the Hill Country, chosen from approximately 30 high schools, according to a press release.

The Dripping Springs softball team hosted Lake Travis during spring break on Tuesday, March 12 and the Lady Tigers were looking to rebound from a 3-2 loss the night before to Westlake, with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.