Dr. Watson tapped to lead Simon MS as principal

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Staff Report, on June 3, 2020

Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced Friday that Dr. Michael Watson, current Dahlstrom Middle School principal, will serve as the new principal for Simon Middle School beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Watson joined the Hays CISD team in 2014, as principal of Live Oak Academy and led that campus to stellar success, doubling the number of graduates at the campus in prior years to nearly 200. In 2017, he became principal of Dahlstrom Middle School and helped that campus move ...

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Hays CISD discusses final 2025-26 zoning map, considers May bond

KYLE — The final attendance zone map recommendation regarding the 2025-26 school year and future opening of Ramage Elementary School was presented to ...

November 19, 2024

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Hays CISD adjusts rezoning, Ramage, Science Hall schools

KYLE — On Oct. 21, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementa...

October 23, 2024

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Hays CISD sees rise in school threats

Recently, schools throughout the nation have witnessed an increase in school threats — and Hays CISD is no different. Within the past month, six stude...

October 2, 2024

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests sixth student over school shooting threat Staff Report

KYLE — On Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, the Hays County Sheriff's Office detained and charged a 11-year-old, sixth grader from Simon Middle School for makin...

September 20, 2024

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates threat against Chapa, Simon Middle School

KYLE -- The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating a new threat made in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District against Chapa and Sim...

September 19, 2024

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office charges two more Hays CISD middle school students in social media threat scares

KYLE -- The Hays County Sheriff's Office has detained and charged two additional sixth grade students from Hays CISD for creating or contributing to s...

September 13, 2024

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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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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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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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Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

October 30, 2024

WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

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Mark Anthony Briones sentenced to life without parole for murdering an infant

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November 7, 2024

SAN MARCOS - Mark Anthony Briones, 34, of Kyle was convicted of capital murder for the June 2022 murder of infant Annalyne Fridley Benavides. Judge Br...

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