KYLE — Therapy dogs can play an important role in the emotional well-being of humans, according to the National Institute of Health. Taking this into account is why the goal of Canines Who Care is simple: make others feel good. Jyl Hershman-Ross, a certified Tellington TTouch practitioner and dog tr...

JOHNSON CITY — Rooted in community, Pedernales Electric Cooperative invests in educational programs and support for teachers and classrooms across the Texas Hill Country. On Nov. 22, PEC announced the winners of its new Teacher Spotlight Award — intended to recognize the superb work teachers do in t...

KYLE — The final attendance zone map recommendation regarding the 2025-26 school year and future opening of Ramage Elementary School was presented to the Hays CISD Board of Trustees at its Nov. 18 meeting, as well as details on a potential May 2025 bond. “The recommendation achieves creating a zone ...

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees heard an update regarding ongoing projects within the district at its July 22 meeting. Jim Cullen Elementary School Trustee Byron Severance began the discussion by asking what the updates are on the Jim Cullen Elementary School. According to Max Cleaver, chief ...

BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to adopt a resolution declaring hazardous traffic conditions for several roads throughout the district at its May 20 meeting. The following areas were listed as hazardous: • Blanco Vista Elementary School: - Old Stagecoach Road - IH-35 • Buda Elementa...

BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a seat belt plan at its April 15 meeting, which will equip the district with a fleet of buses fitted with seat belts at the earliest possible date. On March 22, a Tom Green Elementary School bus was returning from a field trip to the Capita...

BUDA — Following the school bus accident that left more than 50 injured and an adult and a student deceased, Hays CISD Superintendent Eric Wright provided a status update on the aftermath of the incident. At approximately 2:17 p.m. on Friday, March 22, a Tom Green Elementary School bus was returning...

Following the bus accident that claimed the lives of an adult male and Tom Green Elementary School student on Friday, March 22, Hays CISD and the Tom Green principal have provided updates. According to principal Jennifer Hanna, there are three staff members and two students known to still be in the ...

HAYS COUNTY  — To continue its commitment to supporting the education of Central Texas youth, Pedernales Electric Cooperative created a digital passport to new worlds and adventures through books. By way of its Literary Expedition Library, PEC shares a free online resource that includes a collection...

BUDA — At its Jan. 22 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved several items, including a resolution regarding compensation for district employees due to inclement weather and class size waivers for K4 Capacity Incentive. From Jan. 15-16, Hays CISD campuses and offices were closed because o...