Johnson High School senior Alyssa Escareno became the first student-athlete in Hays CISD to place at the UIL State Wrestling Tournament. She earned the bronze medal in the 107 pound weight division at the UIL Conference 6A State Tournament at Barry Center in Cypress on Feb. 16 and 17.

DRIPPING SPRINGS —   The Dripping Springs Tigers competed in their first meet of the season on Feb. 8 at the Hawks Relays, hosted by Hays High School. The Tigers Boys Division 1 finished in second place with 133 points. The Johnson High School Jaguars captured the team title with 209.5 points. The T...

The Johnson High School Jaguars faced the Lake Travis High School Cavaliers on Friday, Feb. 9 in a district game at home. The Jags beat the Cavaliers 57-54.

The Moe & Gene Johnson High School dance teams earned numerous awards this past weekend at the MA Dance contest hosted by the Hays Highsteppers at Hays High School. The Johnson High School Rosettes varsity team awards are as follows: • Overall 1st place team • 1st place Dance Officers • 1st place So...

BUDA — Since moving to 6A in 2022, the Moe & Gene Johnson High School boys basketball team has been seeing major success, winning its district title in the 2022-23 season and starting this season near the top of the district, once again. Competing in a district with Texas high school powerhouses, su...

KYLE — Hays CISD hosted Hays History Day at Johnson High School in an effort to showcase the numerous projects completed by students throughout the district on Jan. 20. Social Studies Coordinator Kimberley Pena noted that there were 180 entries at this event, compared to the 30 the previous year. Pe...

The Hays Hawks lost a tough battle to the Montwood Rams in their first game of the 2023 Zaxby’s Christmas Classic, hosted by Hays High School, with a score of 54-53. The Christmas Classic featured schools around the state from Dec. 28-30. Following a 63-54 win over the Akins High School Eagles, the ...

Buda resident visits every state park in Texas July 12, 2023 - By Brittany Kelley Carol Swanson Rodgers, a Buda resident, visited Lockhart State Park with her son years ago as a way to introduce her family to what the state has to offer. Thirty-seven years later, she has visited all 106 state parks ...

KYLE — The Lehman High School varsity baseball team is swinging for the fences as the players look ahead to their upcoming season. The program has surpassed adversity to put itself close to making it to the playoffs the last two seasons. The team still managed to break school records, as it ended th...

For Hays CISD band director Joey Lucita, music is his favorite thing, both listening to it and taking part in creating it. Nothing brings him more happiness than watching his band students perform. From the daily grind practices to state competitions, this is his passion. Lucita has directed at all ...