Second arrest for DSISD teacher; total charges brought to 20 - Hays Free Press

Second arrest for DSISD teacher; total charges brought to 20

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Staff Report, on June 17, 2022

Second arrest for DSISD teacher; total charges brought to 20

Staff Report

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Former Dripping Springs Middle School (DSMS) teacher Kevin James McLean is now facing a total of 20 charges after he was again arrested earlier this week, now on charges related to possession of child pornography and more.

McLean, 30, was first arrested and booked into Hays County Jail on May 5 for sending inappropriate images through Snapchat to juvenile victims, as well as providing juveniles with nicotine and THC vapes. The reporting party was in Austin, ...

Dripping Springs ISD appoints principal for the new elementary school

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Dripping Springs ISD appoints principal for the new elementary school

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Steve Novickas, current Rooster Springs Elementary principal, has been named principal for Dripping Springs ISD’s Elementary #6, w...

December 18, 2024

Dripping Springs ISD approves new attendance zones for 2025-26 school year

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Dripping Springs ISD approves new attendance zones for 2025-26 school year

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Approximately a month after the first reading, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved the new elementary and middle s...

December 18, 2024

Anvika Jain to represent Texas at YMCA National Advocacy Days

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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

Hays County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher helps deliver baby

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher helps deliver baby

SAN MARCOS — One Hays County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher took her duties to a whole new level last month. Stacy Johnston, a 911 dispatcher, has been w...

December 4, 2024

Road rage leads to death of man

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Road rage leads to death of man

AUSTIN — A man is dead following a vehicular collision on Nov. 29 in Hays County. John Paul Ramirez, 45, was involved in a “road rage type incident” w...

December 3, 2024

Dripping Springs ISD continues attendance rezoning discussions

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Dripping Springs ISD continues attendance rezoning discussions

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Conversations surrounding attendance rezoning are still ongoing within Dripping Springs ISD. Throughout the fall 2024 semester, the...

November 26, 2024

Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

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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...

November 2024 Election Coverage

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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...

Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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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 ...

Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

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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 ...

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

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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...