By Brittany Anderson KYLE — A bit of friendly competition between local law enforcement and the community over the weekend helped raise over $8,000 for families in need.   The Kyle Law Enforcement Association (KLEA,) alongside 501(c)3 organization For the Love of Go, held the Blue Santa’s Dam 5 Mile...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — After four years, a beloved Buda tradition is back and better than ever.   The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 6th annual Fajita Fiesta at Buda Amphitheater and City Park on Sept. 23 and 24. The fiesta has not been held since 2018 due to park construction in 2019...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – A DWI charge for a 2021 traffic incident involving Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith was recently dropped.   Walt Smith The charge was dropped at a Travis County hearing on Friday, Sept. 16. Smith is now charged with a misdemeanor traffic violation for obstructing ...

Staff Report Johnson High School parents, teachers and staff were sent the following email in the evening on Wednesday, Sept. 21, as an update to a threat made to the campus. Dear Johnson Parents, Teachers, and Staff, As promised, we have an update for you regarding the gun threat against the school...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS The Dripping Springs community gather together on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the homecoming parade, pep rally and carnival at Dripping Springs High School. Homecoming is a big deal, especially for smaller communities like Dripping Springs – families travel into town to support their...

Staff Report   DRIPPING SPRINGS – Young journalists were recently recognized for their hard work.   CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Tia Davison, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Paw Print Dripping Springs High School’s student newspaper, the Paw Print, earned several awards at the Interscholastic League Press Conference...

Photo by Albert Sanchez The volleyball compresses on the arms of freshman Henley Anderson as she makes one of nine digs in the Lady Tigers 3-0 win over home team Westlake on Tuesday, September 13. Anderson also had 13 kills in the 25-23, 25-17, 25-17 game. “It’s a big win for us,” Head Coach Michael...

Photos by Victoria Carreon The Hays Hawks football team dominated the McArthur Brahmas (64-14) at Bob Shelton Stadium on Friday night.

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Following executive session on Sept. 13, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted 4-0 to push back the hearing dates established by the Right of Way Council for parcels with the Ranch Road 12 and RM 150 intersection project. Per the court’s request, additional analy...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — An issue as complex as housing insecurity can’t be solved alone, but a local nonprofit and many members of the community are working together to find solutions.   H.O.M.E (Homeless Outreach Mitigation Emergency) Center of Central Texas is a nonprofit coalition base...