'Newsbreak'

Having candid conversations on aging can help us plan for future needs and help ensure we age and live well. Taking time to discuss with family and friends our hopes and dreams for the future can make the process easier. It may seem challenging to talk with family members and friends about aging, but it’s important.

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith presented Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs with $1,500,000, courtesy of the 2020 Parks and Open Space Bond.

Staff Report WIMBERLY — Wimberley has been named the Dark Sky Place of the Year by DarkSky International, an award that acknowledges the commitment to protecting and preserving the natural wonder of the night sky.

‘Those are some of the hardest working people in this district’

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees discussed, for the second time, the potential of a health course requirement for high school students to graduate. This comes weeks after the board decided to postpone any action on the item at its Oct. 23 meeting, following a recommendation by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to add the requirement beginning with the class of 2028.

“When we’re high, when we’re low, you’re always by my side.

Staff Report BUDA — Following an extensive search, Buda City Manager Micah Grau appointed Matthew Wright as director of Human Resources.

“Teamwork makes the dream work” is a quote the Hays High School band took to heart this season.

By Brittany Kelley KYLE — Following a special meeting where Mayor Travis Mitchell and District 2 city council member Robert Rizo were sworn in, Kyle City Council approved new names for the victims unit at the Public Safety Center on Nov. 14.

BUDA — The city of Buda held its annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

By Albert Sanchez CONVERSE — On Saturday, Nov. 18, the Dripping Springs Tigers traveled to Judson High School in Converse for the area round of the UIL 6A D2 playoffs.

SAN ANTONIO — The Wimberley Texans held a 49-0 lead over Orange Grove at halftime and coasted through the second half in the 4A Region IV Area round of playoffs on Friday, Nov. 17, at Schertz Clemens High School. The final score was 49-7, after the Bulldogs managed to finally get on the board in the fourth quarter.