New leadership for Hays CISD

Hays County, News

Brittany Anderson, on May 25, 2022

By Brittany Anderson

Following the May 7 election, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees ‘reorganized’ on May 16 in order to swear in new board members and select the president, vice president and secretary roles.

Hays County Commissioner Mark Jones (Pct. 2) administered the ceremonial oaths to the three trustee-elects: Byron Severance, previously-appointed Dr. Esmeralda Pérez-González and incumbent Esperanza Orosco.

After longtime trustee Merideth Keller (Single-Member-District 4) chose...

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

Hays CISD Board of Trustees discusses final 2025-26 zoning map

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

Hays County, Main, News

School board hears SPED presentation amid parental concerns

“There are so many parents — there are so many students — that don’t have or not even they don’t have, but their parents aren’t capable of advocating ...

October 2, 2024

Education, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News

Parents speak on special education concerns in Hays CISD

KYLE — Several parents of Hays CISD students have voiced concerns regarding the district’s Special Education Department, stating that changes occurrin...

September 25, 2024

Kyle, News

Kyle City Council approves $365M budget

KYLE — Kyle City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and tax rate at its Sept. 3 meeting. According to finance director Perwez Moheet, the...

September 11, 2024

Education, Kyle, News

Hays CISD approves 2024 tax rate

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved the 2024 tax rate at its Aug. 26 meeting. Agenda documents state that the tax rate would be $1.1546 pe...

September 4, 2024

Kyle, Main, News

Kyle City Council repeals city-paid insurance option for council members

KYLE — After residents turned in more than 1,000 signatures on a petition to repeal a vote that allows council members to receive health insurance at ...

August 7, 2024

Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...

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...

Breaking News, Hays County, News

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...

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...

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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