By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY — School districts in Hays County are in dire need of more bus drivers. The nationwide bus driver shortage has now reached Hays CISD (HCISD) and Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD). HCISD has 30 driver positions open and DSISD has 12 that they are hoping to fill. “Being short o...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds the public to keep students and staff members safe on the roadways. “Going back to school is an exciting time for students, parents and staff, but it is paramount that drivers are more alert when around buses and schools,” said DPS Director Steven ...

By Megan Wehring Hays CISD wants to sell voter-approved bonds by September. Trustees approved the issuance, sale and delivery of the unlimited tax school building bonds that were approved in May. About $125,000,000 of the total $191,585,092 was authorized for August 2021, with the remaining amount t...