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Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief Of School Safety And Security Position
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Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief Of School Safety And Security Position
June 10, 2022
Staff Report TEXAS -- Following the tragedy that struck Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last month, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter on June 9 directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create a Chief of School Safety and Security position. The Chief of School Safety and S...
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Doggett to no longer run in Hays, District 35 open seat
Hays County, News
Doggett to no longer run in Hays, District 35 open seat
November 8, 2021
By Sahar Chmais Update: According to the Federal Election Commission, four candidates have already filed a financial report for House District 35, all of which are from the Democratic party. These include: David Anderson, Eduardo Rodriguez, James Sasinowski and Claudia Zapata.  Redistricting plans a...
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DSISD board discusses remote instruction learning per SB15
Community, Dripping Springs...
DSISD board discusses remote instruction learning per SB15
September 22, 2021
By Brittany Anderson A resolution regarding remote learning was presented by Dr. Karen Kidd, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Innovation, at the Dripping Springs ISD agenda review meeting on Monday. “Out of Senate Bill 15 and training and recommendation from Texas Association of School Boar...
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COVID hospitalizations create dangerous shortages
COVID-19, Hays County
COVID hospitalizations create dangerous shortages
August 31, 2021
By Sahar Chmais The hospital entrance is deceptive; aside from COVID screening questions, everything is normal and calm. But behind the main doors, especially where COVID-19 patients stay, there is tension, tables outside rooms holding special equipment and air purifiers, according to Teri, a regist...
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Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
COVID-19, News
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
August 20, 2021
By Erin Douglas and Joshua Fetcher This story is by the Texas Tribune.  The Texas Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for school districts to require people to wear masks in classrooms — at least for now. For cities, counties and school districts that have defied Gov. Greg Abbott by issuing mask ...
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J&J efficacy against delta variant in question
COVID-19, Hays County...
J&J efficacy against delta variant in question
July 26, 2021
By Sahar Chmais Based on a preliminary study, the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective in protecting against the Delta and Lambda variants, according to a study. The study was conducted in a laboratory using blood samples, which may not be what is reflected in the real world. S...
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Emotions high as local rep leaves state over voting bill
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Emotions high as local rep leaves state over voting bill
July 20, 2021
By Sahar Chmais State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) took her toddler and left Texas during the special session, as part of the more than 50 legislators who made the move to block the passage of bills that would add restrictions on voting. Zwiener and fellow legislators plan to stay out of Texas un...
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Democrats break quorum, take fight to DC
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Democrats break quorum, take fight to DC
July 12, 2021
By Sahar Chmais UPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to arrest the legislators who left the state to break quorum on July 12.  “As soon as they come back in the state of Texas, they will be arrested, they will be cabined inside the Texas capitol until they get their job done,” Abbott said. Democrats broke...
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Gov. Abbott releases special agenda: Democrats not satisfied
Hays County, News
Gov. Abbott releases special agenda: Democrats not satisfied
July 7, 2021
By Sahar Chmais One day prior to a special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the governor’s office released the agenda items. Democrats are not satisfied with the direction of the agenda. “Instead of real issues that impact the lives of everyday Texans, Governor Abbott is once again prioritizing d...
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SNAP recipients will get emergency funds in July
Buda, Dripping Springs...
SNAP recipients will get emergency funds in July
July 6, 2021
By Sahar Chmais Approximately $262 million in emergency funds have been assigned to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for July, in an ongoing response to the pandemic. “As the pandemic continues to impact Texas families,” said T...
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Hays County district clerk files petition to remove district attorney from office
Breaking News, Hays County...
Hays County district clerk files petition to remove district attorney from office
By Staff Report 
September 13, 2023
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated as of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, to include additional information. According to Hays County court ...
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Man arrested for murder, evading arrest in Buda
Breaking News, Buda...
Man arrested for murder, evading arrest in Buda
By Staff Report BUDA 
September 8, 2023
BUDA — A Kyle man was arrested and charged with murder and evading arrest with a vehicle in Buda. At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, th...
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Hays CISD adopts new attendance policy
Buda, Education...
Hays CISD adopts new attendance policy
‘We don't see the kids as a number, but the way the state funds education, they see them as a number’
September 20, 2023
BUDA — Parents across Hays CISD are divided over the district’s new attendance policy, which states that a student could be unenrolled if they are abs...
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Kyle Police Department arrests five people in human smuggling operation
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Kyle Police Department arrests five people in human smuggling operation
By Staff Report KYLE 
September 20, 2023
KYLE — Five people were arrested in a human smuggling case in Kyle.  On Sunday, Sept. 17, the Kyle Police Department dispatch received a call at appro...
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HCSO seeks public’s assistance in Buda homicide
Buda, Hays County...
HCSO seeks public’s assistance in Buda homicide
By Staff Report 
September 7, 2023
BUDA — At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to Insta-Fuel Travel Center, 16649 IH-35 in Buda, ...
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