Following the publication of “Alleged child molester makes sweetheart deal,” in the June 28, 2023 edition of the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch, another family reached out to the Hays Free Press to tell their story. The article below is their experience with Thomas Geredine Sr. ——— HAYS COUNTY — In 2...

HAYS COUNTY — “Tell me something sexy for encouragement,” Thomas Geredine Sr., 73, said to the 14-year-old. When Sophia Olivarez, an incoming freshman at Johnson High School, heard those words, she was stunned. She didn’t know what to say. “I don’t know what you mean,” Olivarez said. After practice,...

BUDA — City of Buda residents were invited to take part in meetings held on the Old Black Colony Water Tank project — a proposal to construct a new elevated water storage tank on property associated with Whispering Hollow Park. Two meetings were held — one virtual and one in-person — on Thursday, Ma...

KYLE — On May 1, several students in the Hays CISD fine arts programs were recognized in the company of friends and family at the Performing Arts Center for their commitment to continue their education in the arts at the collegiate level. The event was hosted by Hays CISD Director of Fine Arts Patty...

The Johnson High School Baseball Team headed to Round Rock to face the Dragons at home on May 4. A hard fought game found Johnson on the losing end of a 4-1 score. The Jags were knocked out of the two-game bi-district series after a 2-1 loss to Round Rock on May 5. Johnson ended the season fourth in...

Johnson High School hosted its Decision Day on May 5 for seniors to celebrate their future and show off their school pride to the university or future path of their choice.

The Johnson High School Girls Track Team traveled up to the Eastview High School Football Field in Georgetown on Wednesday, April 19. The Jaguar girls advanced to regionals for the following events: 4x200m relay team (Sidney Kinnison, Sydney Silas, Isabelle Castillo and Elektra Sanchez), 100m hurdle...

The Johnson High School Baseball Team spent the evening of Tuesday, April 25 at Westlake High School. Though they battled through the rain, the Jags ultimately lost to the Chaparrals 4-3. On Saturday, the Jags took on Lake Travis and won 6-5 in the last district game of the season.

HAYS COUNTY — Six graduating seniors were named winners of the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) essay competition. Graduating seniors from six area public high schools were eligible to submit an essay on the topic of their experience with and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between J...

HAYS COUNTY — The safety and security of students has been a continuous topic of discussion for school districts across Texas, including Hays CISD. On April 25, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed how to ensure the safety of students and faculty. The board unanimously adopted a resolution rega...