by Sahar Chmais The number of students failing at least one course in Hays CISD and Dripping Springs ISD doubled between the fall 2019 semester and the fall 2020 semester   – the biggest culprit has been COVID-19. Comparing the Fall 2019 and 2020 semesters, HCISD went from an 11.3% failing rate to 2...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS — In early May, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees will officially vote for the next superintendent. The board named Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz as the lone finalist in the superintendent search. The announcement was made during a special called meeting April 13...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS — After several months of deliberation, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved new attendance zones on Tuesday for the 2021-2022 school year. The Board approved Elementary Option E-1 and Middle School Option 1-A, which are modifications of p...

Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS -- City wastewater customers will see rate changes on their water/wastewater bill sent from the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corp. on April 1. Rates are based on water consumption through December, January and February. During the 2020 winter averaging analysis, overus...

By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY -- Spring is in the air, Easter is almost here and people are ready to celebrate.  Cities in Hays County are planning Easter festivities for all ages, with COVID-19 precautions in mind. Below is a list of the events that residents can participate in.  Kyle  Easter Egg B...

By Megan Wehring County and city leaders continue to encourage residents to participate in city government meetings, town events and other local activities in their area. To find out where and how to participate, here is a condensed list. More opportunities are available through city and county webs...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Down Syndrome Day on March 21 is being recognized. The Dripping Springs City Council recognized March 21 as Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) Day. For more than 29 years, the DSACT has provided education and support to thousands of individuals, including families,...

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The Hays County Sherriff’s Department is investigating a graffiti incident that occurred overnight at the city of Dripping Springs City Hall facilities. Offensive words were spray-painted on the outside walls of City Hall focusing on racism and other messages. “We are deeply conc...

By Megan Wehring County and city leaders continue to encourage residents to  participate in city government meetings, town events and other local activities in their area. To find out where and how to participate, here is a condensed list. More opportunities are available through city and county web...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS -- To raise funds for the Texas Farmer Winter Storm Relief, organizations in Central Texas are partnering for the Texas Strong Relief Concert at the Dreamland venue in Dripping Springs on Saturday, March 13. Partnering organizations include Dreamland, Richard’s Rain...