Governor waives STAAR resting requirements

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Staff Report, on March 18, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.

Abbott’s office says he is working closely with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure that schools continue to deliver instruction to students while students are absent or while s...

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Buda Economic Development Corporation launches entrepreneurial support program

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Dripping Springs ISD earns highest rating on financial report

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD earned the highest rating of “A: Superior Achievement,” and a numerical score of 98, on the Texas Financial I...

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Dripping Springs ISD prioritizes attendance, approves credit agreement

DRIPPING SPRINGS — In order to reduce recapture, now known as excess local revenue, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved an...

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Katherine Anne Porter School looks to welcome more students

WIMBERLEY — On the heels of financial challenges, the Katherine Anne Porter School, or KAPS, is looking to invite even more students in its doors. Fo...

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Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees adopts $123.68 million total budget with deficit

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following a public hearing during it's June 24 meeting, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $123.68 m...

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

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December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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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

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October 28, 2024

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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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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

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October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

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