'Newsbreak'

KYLE — While Kyle City Council was at a stalemate during its last discussion of Proposition F — a measure approved by an overwhelming 75% of voters in the 2020 election to create a police oversight committee — representatives of the Kyle Police Department and the Kyle Law Enforcement Association joined council members and city staff in a special meeting held on Saturday, April 1 to create an outline of the group’s members and functions.

By Wayland D. Clark AUSTIN — Jordan Cox, Haiden Anderson and Jai-Lynn Flores each hit a home run as the Dripping Springs softball team (23-4, 8-0) defeated the Anderson Trojans 17-0 in a shortened 5 inning game due to the run-rule last Friday at Noack Field in Austin. Dripping Springs remains undefeated in 6A District 26 as they begin the second round of district play versus Austin High on March 31 at Butler Field.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs High School DECA program qualied a school record of seven students for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) at the DECA state competition held March 9-11 in Dallas.

By Megan Navarro DRIPPING SPRINGS

DRIPPING SPRINGS —

It was all sunshine and crawfish at the 2nd Annual Buda Crawfest, which was held at Buck's Backyard on Saturday, March 25. In addition to a feast of crawfish and games of cornhole, Rick Trevino, Django Walker, Cedryl Ballou and Los Texmaniacs performed for the crowd, top left. Pictured bottom left, from left, are Steve and Bridgette Hammond and Vanessa and Ryan Clay. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

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Pictured above, a toast to Dick Schneider: Schneider was a known wine lover, especially of Zinfandel. Longtime friend Chris Harkrider (center) brought a bottle to the celebration for family and friends to toast to. Throughout the celebration, Schneider’s loved ones continued to share stories of road trips, Chamber events, “wine and stinky cheese” parties and more, remembering him as someone who never met a stranger, lived his life unapologetically and was optimistic, helpful and a good friend. “He touched many lives in and around this room and in and around this community.

— From ongoing development negotiations to local events, Buda City Council discussed several items at the March 21 meeting.

KYLE — From singing hymns in church as a kid to wearing sparkles from her hat to cowboy boots for performances, well-rounded musician Janie Balderas continues to make her mark in the Texas music scene.

— Self-sufficiency, accountability, holistic wellness, empowerment and successful recovery — these are the goals of Hays County’s new Mental Health Court (MHC) to address a growing need.

— During its March 21 meeting, Kyle City Council voted 4-3 to direct staff to start the process of hiring a projectbased attorney to assist with the new city manager contract.

KYLE — They may not have died in service, but they deserve to be remembered.