PEC awards $100K in scholarships

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megan.wehring on June 8, 2022

By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY – The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) awarded $100,000 total in scholarships to 39 students – nine of which are in Hays County. Additionally, two PEC members in Hays County seeking to advance their education as adults also received $2,500 awards.

“It’s an incredibly rewarding feeling to be able to contribute to our communities through our scholarship program,” said Celeste Mikeska, PEC community outreach specialist. “We&rsquo...

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Dripping Springs High School students participate in Texas Music Educators Association auditions

AUSTIN — Students from the Dripping Springs High School Tiger Band participated in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) region 18 auditions o...

December 18, 2024

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San Marcos Hays County EMS responds to ESD 1 change in contract

SAN MARCOS — EMS leadership has now responded after contract changes have been made between two agencies that serve Hays County. On Nov. 19, the North...

December 18, 2024

Sports, Wimberley Texans

Wimberley football season ends in 62-35 loss to La Vega

GEORGETOWN — Wimberley High School had outscored opponents an average of 51-20 in the previous four playoff games, but on a mostly drizzly, and somet...

December 18, 2024

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Anvika Jain to represent Texas at YMCA National Advocacy Days

Dripping Springs High School Sophomore Anvika Jain has been chosen to represent the state of Texas at the YMCA National Advocacy Days in Washington D....

December 11, 2024

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Dripping Springs High School students qualify for 2025 Texas Youth and Government State Conference

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Eight students from Dripping Springs High School qualified for the 2025 Texas Youth and Government State Conference after competin...

December 11, 2024

Sports, Wimberley Texans

Wimberley Texans sinks Sinton Pirates in waning seconds

San Antonio — Despite the Sinton High School Pirates (13-0 overall) overcoming almost every obstacle presented to them in the final quarter of the 4A...

December 11, 2024

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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...

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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 ...

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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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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

By Staff Report

October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

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