'Newsbreak'

— Former Hays County corrections officer Isaiah Garcia, 27, waived his arraignment hearing on Tuesday, May 23, for deadly conduct, a thirddegree felony, in the shooting death of Joshua Leon Wright, 36.

Staff Report AUSTIN — On Thursday, May 11, Wimberley High School seniors Emily Thames and Gabriel Wray closed out their record-setting track and field careers by winning gold medals at the UIL State meet in Austin. Wray later added a bronze medal in triple jump, which is his third state horizontal jumps medal in two years.

By Wayland D. Clark AUSTIN — Dripping Springs’ Ava Williamson started her practice jumps in a steady light rain as the field events began at the UIL State Track & Field meet on Saturday morning in Austin. Williamson and other competitors in the 6A High Jump event tried not to let it affect them. The UIL and stadium operations workers did all they could to keep the surface dry with squeegee rollers and leaf blowers, but the weather had other ideas.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — FUSE Workspace Dripping Springs held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 11. FUSE offers private offices, dedicated desks, coworking spaces, meeting rooms, event space and more. Members have access to internet, phone, mail and printing services, as well as free parking and networking opportunities.

Wimberley senior, third grader became pen pals during COVID

Mothers can be considered unsung heroes with their commitment, dedication and perseverance. For Mother’s Day this year, we asked our readers (and Hays Free Press staff) to send in photos to celebrate the moms and mom-like figures who have done so much for them in their lives.

SAN MARCOS – By the time you finish reading this article, three people will have committed suicide. In the United States, there are 130 suicides per day. In 2020, 45,979 individuals committed suicide, according to the CDC.

By Allison Taliaferro BUDA – When Kimberly and Kevin Jolly first started Fat Quarter Shop in 2003, it was out of their home. Kimberly was an avid quilter and started the business while she was still working in a corporate position and was cutting, packing and shipping out the patterns and fabrics needed to make quilts on evenings and weekends.

“If you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you. Is that a bargain?” – The Unicorn

KYLE — Those looking for a weekend full of barbecued ribs, margaritas, carnival rides, live music, fireworks and more will be in for a treat at the Kyle Fair: A Tex-Travaganza.

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — Twentysix educators were recently recognized as Campus Teachers of the Year in Hays CISD.

KYLE — Kyle City Council took the first step in adopting a new budget during a special budgeting workshop held on Saturday, May 13.