Rattlers shake past Hays in 26-25 heartbreaker

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Moses Leos III on November 22, 2017

Hays Rebel senior linebacker Dominic Johnson couldn’t contain his emotions as he commiserated with teammates under the lights at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio Friday.

Tears, hugs and frustrations all stemmed from a heartbreaking 26-25 hard-luck bidistrict playoff round loss at the hands of the San Antonio Reagan Rattlers. The loss, in essence, was a microcosm of a 2017 Rebel campaign chock full of moral victories.

Hays Rebel senior linebacker Dominic Johnson (30) lifts a hand in cele...

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Letters of Intent

Photo by Dave Holmgreen Earlier this month, a trio of Hays CISD athletes put pen to paper as they signed their letters of intent to compete at the col...

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The All Hays Free Press/ News-Dispatch football team

We at Barton Publications are proud to present our selections for the 2018-19 All-Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch football team. Selections were det...

January 23, 2019

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Judson powers past Hays 49-14

CONVERSE – The Hays Rebels' 2018 season came to an end Friday in a 49-14 loss to the state-ranked Converse Judson Rockets in the bi-district rou...

November 17, 2018

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Rebels cruise past Lehman, stay unbeaten

For the first time in more than a decade, the Hays Rebels are striving for possible perfection. By virtue of a dominant 55-7 win over the rival Lehman...

October 24, 2018

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Hays overpowers Lehman to stay unbeaten

Five touchdowns from senior quarterback Xavier Martinez played a pivotal role in a 55-7 Hays Rebels win over the rival Lehman Lobos at Shelton Stadium...

October 20, 2018

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Rebs edge Austin in wild 48-47 thriller

AUSTIN – A critical stop on a late two-point conversion attempt made the difference for the Hays Rebels in a wild 48-47 win Thursday over the Au...

October 12, 2018

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

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These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

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SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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