With shouts and murmurs, Hays parents argue over masks, events

Buda, Education, Hays County, Kyle, News

Brittany Anderson, on August 17, 2021

By Brittany Anderson

Wearing blue shirts in solidarity, parents and students showed up to a special meeting of the Hays CISD school board on Aug. 12 to share their thoughts on the board’s COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year.

After Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright sent out COVID response updates on Aug. 9 and Aug. 11, many parents from the Hays CISD Community Facebook group encouraged others to wear blue shirts and attend the board meeting to express their concerns and frustrations....

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Hays CISD teachers selected for Teacher Spotlight Award

JOHNSON CITY — Rooted in community, Pedernales Electric Cooperative invests in educational programs and support for teachers and classrooms across the...

November 26, 2024

Community, Education, Kyle, News

Kyle VFW accepts band instrument donations for Hays CISD students

KYLE — After learning that there was a need for more band instruments for students at schools within Hays CISD, Kyle City Council member Miguel Zuniga...

November 26, 2024

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US Foods to expand Buda facility

BUDA — US Foods, one of the nation’s leading foodservice distributors, announced plans to expand its operations in Buda, adding 165 jobs and investing...

November 21, 2024

Buda, Main, News

Buda Economic Development Corporation launches entrepreneurial support program

BUDA — Innovative individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs alike will soon get a new resource that they can utilize in the city of Buda. The Bud...

November 20, 2024

Community, Education, Kyle, Main, News

Hays CISD to deliver holiday joy with Angel Tree Project

KYLE — Many may not know that, just like himself, Santa has helpers that work year-round. Every September, when children are starting the school year...

November 20, 2024

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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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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 ...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

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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