Johnson Band racking up honors in its first season

Education

Staff Report on October 9, 2019

The Johnson Band participated in the Bands Of America (BOA) Austin Regional in Kelly Reeves Stadium in Round Rock on Sept. 28 and placed 1st in their division while also winning Outstanding Visual, Outstanding Music, and Outstanding General Effect honors. Each student received a BOA Champion Medal for winning their Division. On Oct. 5, the Johnson Band traveled to Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park to participate in the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. The band placed second in their division in the...

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Johnson High School lands new director of bands

BUDA — Joni Perez has been named Johnson High School’s newest director of bands after Joey Lucita announced his retirement in December 2023. Perez has...

March 20, 2024

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Hays CISD band director shares journey

For Hays CISD band director Joey Lucita, music is his favorite thing, both listening to it and taking part in creating it. Nothing brings him more hap...

December 6, 2023

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Tiger Marching Band to compete at BOA Grand Nationals

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Before the roar of applause, there’s a moment of tension and triumph when the final note ends in a marching band's performance. In ...

September 6, 2023

Education

Hays CISD selects next Lehman High band director

A longtime music educator who has served as the interim director of Lehman High’s band program has been selected to fill the role on a permanent...

May 8, 2019

Education

Longtime Hays CISD band director hired at new Johnson High School

A longtime fixture in Hays CISD’s fine arts department will become the inaugural band director at Johnson High when the campus opens in August 2...

January 9, 2019

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Lehman, Hays wind ensembles take top honors at UIL comp

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...

April 11, 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

November 5, 2024

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

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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

October 31, 2024

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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