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Hays County protests

Hays High School students including Megan Desu (left in top photo) lined Main Street in Buda on Saturday in a show of support for nationwide demonstrations against police brutality. Similar gatherings have been held in Kyle and San Marcos over the course of the past week.

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Education, Kyle

Hays HS student’s artwork on display in U.S. Capitol

By Brittany Anderson During the Hays CISD Board of Trustees meeting on March 28, Hays High School senior Soleil Johnson was recognized for her digital...

March 31, 2022

Buda, Community, Education, Hays County, Kyle, News

Hays High alumnus speaks about racism in Hays County

For Broderick Cobbs, football was more than a skill and hobby. It was a saving grace from racism – admittedly, it did not always work. Cobbs tho...

July 1, 2020

Buda, Community, Education, Hays County, Kyle, News

A Graduation like no other

With students dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter marches, and the possibility of Hays High mascot being changed, graduation went ahead...

July 1, 2020

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Buda holds its first Juneteenth parade with messages of peace, change and celebration

IMG_9324A variety of cars were lined up end-to-end for the June 19 parade. Some people brought their classic cars, police officers and fire engines we...

June 24, 2020

Community, Hays County, Kyle, News

Diversity speaks: A dialogue to bring peace

By Megan Wehring Juneteenth in Kyle brought together a diverse, multi-perspective panel for an open dialogue that could bring change to the community....

June 24, 2020

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Woodcreek mayor faces backlash over Black Lives Matter comments

by Chase Rogers A recent Facebook post by the mayor of Woodcreek saying the Black Lives Matter movement is a “threat to our lives” sparked...

June 17, 2020

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Kyle Police arrest man for driving while intoxicated, train crash

By Staff Report

January 9, 2025

KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news relea...

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

By Staff Report

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...

Kyle, News

Sprouts grocery store breaks ground in Kyle

By Staff Report

November 7, 2024

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sprouts grocery store location in Kyle took place on Wednesday, Oct. 30. At the northwest corner of Kohler’s C...

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San Marcos man convicted of intoxication assault

By Staff Report

January 3, 2025

SAN MARCOS – A Hays County man, Manuel Mendoza, Jr., 38, pleaded guilty to four counts of intoxication assault on Dec. 19 and was sentenced to 10 year...

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Agencies investigate fatal Christmas Eve fire in Driftwood

By Megan Navarro

December 30, 2024

DRIFTWOOD – An investigation is ongoing following a fire that occurred on Christmas Eve in Driftwood. At 8:24 a.m. on Dec. 24, the North Hays County F...

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