By Megan Wehring

HAYS CISD — Opening presents tucked under the Christmas tree and eating a spread of a home-cooked meal may be in store for some families this holiday season — for others, it may be a little more barren. Hays CISD is hoping to help families in need by providing the Angel Tree program, a tradition that many look forward to every year.

Hays CISD coordinates an Angel Tree by pairing employees, local businesses, churches and other organizations with families in the district...