DRIPPING SPRINGS  —   In the midst of its 37th year, Service Dogs Inc. (SDI) has opened up its application process for the next round of recipients. Founded in 1988, the nonprofit is the “artist boutique” of service dog trainers, according to owner and founder Sheri Soltes. Before starting the nonpr...

BUDA — For many years, George Barrera struggled with anxiety and depression; knowing what he had previously faced in his life, he stepped up to the plate when the Buda Public Library was looking for peer support specialists. The library hosts peer support groups — anxiety/depression and divorced/sin...

SAN MARCOS — At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the execution of an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the city of Wimberley for floodplain administration and environmental health services, as well as updated the Hays County policy for credit card use. The c...

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley City Council unanimously approved on Nov. 21 a renewed interlocal agreement between the city and Hays County for floodplain and environmental health services. This interlocal agreement aims to renew the existing agreement with Hays County with some minor changes. Mentions of on...

Following two requests made by Kyle City Council on Aug. 20, city staff presented a recommendation on Sept. 17 for establishing a committee on aging and a quality-of-life study. Creation of Committee on Aging Assistant City Manager Amber Schmeits began the presentation by stating that “[the city] do...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Samaritan Center has enhanced the mental health services it provides to individuals and families in the city of Dripping Springs. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency has been serving children, adults and families in Central Texas — with offices in Austin, Georgetown, San Marcos, Dr...

KYLE — Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center is partnering with Hays CISD, Hays County and city of Kyle to establish a Juvenile Behavioral Health Program. The partnership comes after Kyle City Council awarded the solicitation to increase access to mental health services to...

KYLE — At its May 22 meeting, Kyle City Council approved a resolution authorizing the award of the “Increase Access to Mental Health Services for Residents Under 18” solicitation to Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center (HCMHDD). On Jan. 8, 2024, the city released the soli...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs Education Foundation (DSEF) has been supporting educators and students for more than 30 years. Founded in 1992, the foundation raises private-sector funds to support academic goals and achievement at Dripping Springs ISD. This is done through awarding teacher ...

KYLE — At its Dec. 5 meeting, Kyle City Council voted to approve the installation of additional automated license plate reading systems and heard a presentation on solutions for the mental health crisis that is ongoing in the city. As previously reported by the Hays Free Press , council voted to app...