Editor's note: This story has been updated as of Jan. 24, 2024. See https://www.haysfreepress.com/2024/01/24/schachter-found-not-guilty-charges-expunged/ for most up-to-date information. Staff Report WIMBERLEY – A Wimberley ISD teacher was arrested and charged with assault, offensive contact. David ...

By Amira Van Leeuwen DRIPPING SPRINGS — Suds Monkey Brewing concluded its Sudstoberfest on Sunday by hosting its second annual Dachshund Dash, partnering with Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR). All of the race entry fees directly benefitted CTDR to rehabilitate and rehome dachshunds in need. CTD...

By Amira Van Leeuwen DRIPPING SPRINGS — Suds Monkey Brewing concluded its Sudstoberfest on Sunday by hosting its second annual Dachshund Dash, partnering with Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR).   All of the race entry fees directly benefitted CTDR to rehabilitate and rehome dachshunds in need. C...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — The 2022 election is right around the corner, and the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure residents are informed about who is on the ballot.   Seven of the eight Kyle residents running for Kyle City Council attended a candidate forum on Sept. 27, held during ...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — As Hays County continues to grow and the need for water increases, residents and various authorities are looking towards future water sources and infrastructure in order to plan for this demand.   Companies like Texas Water Utilities (TWU) and agencies like the Tex...

By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS — Comal ISD completed its investigation on Sept. 9 into the allegations that Canyon High School (CHS) students were heard yelling hateful and racial slurs at the Hays High School volleyball players during a varsity game on Sept. 2.   The Hays Free Press received a press rel...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – A former Hays CISD teacher was indicted on charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of students. Andrew Palmore Andrew Palmore, 50, was indicted by a Hays County grand jury on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child and two counts of...

By Megan Wehring WIMBERLEY –John Moore, a senior at Wimberley High School (WHS), has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Principal Ryan Wilkes, left, stands with recently recognized Commended Student, John Moore. Incoming WHS Principal Rya...

STAFF REPORT   HAYS COUNTY – Members of the Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC) received recognition on Tuesday, Sept. 21, by the Hays County Commissioners Court for their efforts and contributions to the 2020 Parks and Open Space Bond program. Under the program, which consi...

Staff Report BUDA — The Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently awarded incentives to four businesses in Buda from its “Large Incentive Grant Funds,” approved by the Buda City Council.   “These incentives support our businesses at critical times in their development and keep Buda compet...