'Newsbreak'

As we near the new year, everyone will be setting their goals, whether it be going to the gym, focusing more on selfcare or getting a promotion at work. I have a lot of goals, too, but reflecting on this past year, I have one that will follow me into 2024 — growth.

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Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees are spreading cheer this holiday season by donating 750 toys to local organizations.

Movies spark our imaginations to come to life, helping us believe that anything and everything is possible. They transport us to other dimensions, galaxies far far away, mystical wardrobes and alternate realities for us to escape into.

By Brittany Kelley BUDA — Brenda Kise, lovingly known as Nana, was not only the designated baker of the Johnson High School Rosettes, an award-winning varsity performance and competitive dance team, but someone the dancers could count on and run to when they needed a strong hug or advice, according to dance director Brooke Lowden.

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — Lieutenant Dennis Gutierrez, of the Community Services Division at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, is slated to retire at the end of this month.

By Brittany Kelley BUDA — Buda resident Madison Arsenault used to watch her mother spend hours baking cookies for the holiday season knowing that in the future, she would, too.

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — A local mountain biking team — composed of students, parents and adult volunteers — is gearing up to have a fundraiser early next year.