KYLE — Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programming at five out of 17 elementary schools within Hays CISD could soon be impacted, as the district awaits a funding decision from the Texas Legislature for the upcoming school year. School funding formula Public schools within the...

KYLE — Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced Monday, Feb. 24, the selection of Yvette Soliz as the principal who will open the district’s 17th elementary school — Ramage Elementary — that is set to welcome its first students in August. The board of trustees approved the hiring selection...

KYLE — School vouchers or Education Savings Accounts are moving closer to probable approval during the Texas 89th legislative session. On Feb. 5, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, which provides $1 billlion in funding from the state’s surplus general revenue, beginning fiscal year 2026-27 to la...

KYLE — Over the past year, Hays CISD has been working toward increasing its competitiveness in the hiring market, but now, it is taking it to the next level by partnering with Upward Communities to create an affordable housing neighborhood for its staff. “Our board wants us to be unrivaled [and] emp...

HAYS COUNTY — Following two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directives from the Department of Homeland Security, Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright sent an email in an effort to curb concern from parents and guardians in the district. A news release from acting DHS secretary Benjamin...

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed and listened to a presentation at its Jan. 16 meeting for the potential $986,052,733 school bond to come in May. According to agenda documents, the 2025 bond development process began in April 2024 and the Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee broug...

KYLE — On Oct. 18, Hays CISD held its inaugural State of the District, hosted by the Hays CISD Education Foundation. The event began with a showcase of student organizations throughout the new administration building, including culinary arts, cosmetology, mariachi and more. Dr. Greg Smith, executive...

Central Texas Food Bank launched its fourth school pantry location at Camino Real Elementary, located at 170 Las Brisas Blvd. in Kyle, on Friday, Oct. 4.

The Hays Education Foundation (HEF) announced that the Hays CISD inaugural State of the District event is set to take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Hays CISD Academic Support Center central administration building. The State of the District event is a fundraiser, with proce...

BUDA — The Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce hosted the city of Buda State of the Community on Sept. 11 to convey the future of the city, as well as its achievements, to local business owners and officials. Mayor Lee Urbanovsky took to the stage to begin a presentation on several city aspects. First,...