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...

BUDA -- The city of Buda hired a new director of finance. Bianca Redmon will begin her role with the city on Monday, Sept. 20. She previously served as chief financial officer for the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District in Round Rock. Prior to that, she was chief financial officer for the city o...

By Megan Wehring HAYS CISD — Simon Middle School welcomes a familiar face as principal. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved Laura Briones, the current assistant principal, to lead Simon Middle School. Briones is heading into her 16th year in education. “As a school leader, I am passionate about...

By Megan Wehring Ahead of the start of school later this week, Hays CISD is still looking to fill teaching positions. Due to the state of Texas not providing funding for full virtual learning, the district is offering a Homebound Academy program for students who may need to stay home for medical rea...

By Megan Wehring HAYS CISD — A salary increase has been approved for Hays CISD employees. The Board of Trustees approved a 4% pay increase for all district employees, which will increase the teacher starting salary to $50,000. The board also approved a minimum pay increase of $14 per hour for custod...

By Megan Wehring HAYS CISD -- Hays CISD will welcome a new chief human resources officer on July 1. The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved for Dr. Fernando Medina to assume the role of the district's chief human resources officer. Medina will replace Marivel Sedillo, who was promoted t...