'Newsbreak'

Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that on Monday, May 1, Nathan Allen, 41, entered a guilty plea to four child abuse charges, according to a press release by the DA’s Office.

By Albert Sanchez DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs Tigers Softball (31-7) opened bi-district playoffs with a sweep over Round Rock's Stony Point High School (12-16) at Tiger Field. The Tigers won the first game 5-1 and won the second game 7-3.

By Allison Taliaferro HAYS COUNTY

By Brittany Kelley DRIPPING SPRINGS

By Megan Navarro DRIPPING SPRINGS — At its April 24 meeting, the Dripping Springs Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution convening the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to recommend curricular materials for human sexuality instruction.

HAYS COUNTY — North Hays County Emergency Services District 1 (ESD1) is seeking the voters’ approval of Proposition A — a measure that, if approved, would move the tax cap for ESD1 from the current rate of $0.03/$100 of assessed home value to $0.10/$100 assessed value — the maximum allowed by the state of Texas.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following a failed November bond, the Dripping Springs ISD community will have another chance to vote on a bond geared to keep up with the district’s growth.

HHSC Texercise Coordinator May is Older Americans Month and the 2023 theme, “Aging Unbound,” highlights diverse aging experiences, combats ageist stereotypes and showcases how we all benefit when older adults are supported to remain engaged, independent and included.

“I think journalism gets measured by the quality of information it presents, not the drama or the pyrotechnics associated with us.” — Bob Woodward ——— Like many other little girls, I took the whole “dream big” advice seriously. If you had asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, at 8 years old, I would’ve told you, “I want to be the first woman president, and my priority after taking office would be to paint the White House lime green because it is my favorite color.” Thankfully, I have two wonderful parents who have always fully supported any aspirations I’ve had throughout my life (including the two months following the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when I wanted to be an astronaut).