The Hays High and Lehman High wind ensembles both took straight first division honors at the UIL Concert and Sightreading competition at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. Both bands earned sweepstakes by virtue of a six-judge panel. The Hays High band (below) is directed by Tony Leflet and the L...

A pair of Hays Rebel band members claimed All-State Band honors earlier this month. Percussionist Ryan Peed and B-flat clarinetist Chris Robles (center, l-r) were named to the All-State Band as a result of their performances at the Area E band auditions at the University of Texas at Austin Jan. 7. B...