By Brittany Anderson Following a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Hays CISD is working to implement air purifiers across the district that were approved months ago to help keep the air clean at every campus. HCISD is installing more than 1,700 Novaerus NV900 air purifiers — a $4.4 million purchase wh...

By Brittany Anderson Hays CISD high school bands are getting a few much-needed upgrades after years without the proper space and equipment necessary for marching band practices and competitions. Following rounds of applause, the Hays CISD school board unanimously approved Oct. 25 the purchase of a t...

By Brittany Anderson Parents, students, teachers and school board members have gone back and forth regarding masks in schools for weeks – but there might be an extra layer of safety coming to classrooms that will satisfy everyone. During their board meeting Monday, Hays CISD board members discussed ...

By Brittany Anderson A letter demanding local control over COVID-19 protocols drafted by the Hays CISD board and Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Aug. 30. At the board meeting Aug. 30, some board members were outspoken about their de...

By Brittany Anderson Wearing blue shirts in solidarity, parents and students showed up to a special meeting of the Hays CISD school board on Aug. 12 to share their thoughts on the board’s COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. After Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright sent out COVID response up...

Despite the area’s rampant growth, officials believe voter turnout in local Hays County elections are at a standstill. With less than 10 percent of registered voters casting a ballot at the polls in May, the number of ballots cast in spring elections has failed to grow in recent years, despite effor...

By Andy Sevilla From an award winning student-cooked meal, to a choral performance and special video tribute, Hays CISD School Board members were thanked Monday for their service to the district.  January is School Board Recognition Month and Hays CISD at its Jan. 26 meeting joined other districts a...