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Top Hays Free Press Education Stories of 2017
Community
Top Hays Free Press Education Stories of 2017
By Staff Report 
January 3, 2018
McKie resigns, new superintendent approved Hays CISD began the search for its next leader after Superintendent Michael McKie informed his executive staff in May that he intended to resign at the end of the 2017 school year. In May, Hays CISD posted an agenda item stating the Hays CISD board of trust...
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The Wright stuff?  New Hays CISD superintendent to take reins January 1
Community
The Wright stuff? New Hays CISD superintendent to take reins January 1
By Moses Leos III 
January 3, 2018
When the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, Dr. Eric Wright officially takes the reins as Hays CISD’s next superintendent. While he won’t be clocking in that morning (his first day is officially Jan. 4), Wright said he realizes the potential in a distict that is working to meet the rapid growth going ...
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Hays CISD hires interim superintendent
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Hays CISD hires interim superintendent
By Moses Leos III 
July 27, 2017
After a search that spanned several weeks, the Hays CISD board of trustees officially named an interim leader for the district. On Wednesday, board trustees voted to hire Dr. Ann Dixon as Hays CISD’s interim superintendent during a special called board meeting, according to a district statement. Dix...
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Fusing the next generation of teaching: Conference helps teachers make better use of technology
Community
Fusing the next generation of teaching: Conference helps teachers make better use of technology
By samanthsmith 
June 14, 2017
ith the help of a conference, Hays CISD teachers gained the opportunity to learn from their peers about how to better use technology as a learning tool in the classroom. On June 8, Hays CISD held its fourth annual Fusion Digital Learning Conference at Simon Middle School. Jamie Locklin, director of ...
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HCISD board appoints acting superintendent
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HCISD board appoints acting superintendent
By Lesley.DeLeon 
May 17, 2017
Circumstances surrounding Hays CISD Superintendent Michael McKie’s departure remain unclear, even after district leaders accepted his resignation and named an acting superintendent during a special called meeting Friday. At Friday’s meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to approve McKie...
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District leader to resign
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District leader to resign
By Moses Leos III 
May 10, 2017
Hays CISD could soon be searching for its next leader after Superintendent Michael McKie informed his executive staff Tuesday he intends to resign at the end of the school year. According to a Hays CISD press release, the announcement was made at 3 p.m. Tuesday. McKie was unable to provide additiona...
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Hays CISD’s McKie to resign
Buda, Community, Kyle, ...
Hays CISD’s McKie to resign
By Moses Leos III 
May 9, 2017
Hays CISD could soon be searching for its next leader after Superintendent Michael McKie informed his executive staff Tuesday he intends to resign at the end of the school year. According to a statement from Hays CISD, the announcement was made at 3 p.m. Tuesday. McKie was unable to provide addition...
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Triple Freeport status to bring commercial businesses to Kyle
Business
Triple Freeport status to bring commercial businesses to Kyle
By Lesley.DeLeon 
April 12, 2017
With the approval of the Freeport exemption by the Hays CISD board of trustees last month, economic development officials in Buda and Kyle now eye the potential for development to arrive. In order to attract more commercial businesses, the Hays CISD board approved the exemption, which would give tax...
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Buda, Hays County, Kyle
HCISD moves ahead with Freeport exemption
By Moses Leos III 
April 5, 2017
An ad valorem tax exemption used by communities to potentially spur economic development was given the green light from Hays CISD leaders late last month. By a 6-0 vote with one abstention March 27, the Hays CISD board of trustees approved implementing the Freeport exemption, which is a form of prop...
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Community
HCISD Board approves audit of 2016-17 year
By Lesley.DeLeon 
March 8, 2017
Hays CISD Board members approved a third Academic Program Management audit conducted by Gibson Consulting Group. According to documents, the audit would cost $21,500. The consulting group will visit six schools, as well as conduct two focus groups and interview up to eight Hays CISD central office s...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
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Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Three-car collision leaves one dead
Dripping Springs, Main, News
Three-car collision leaves one dead
By Staff Report 
March 12, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
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