Hays CISD transitions back to applications for free, reduced-price meals

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Staff Report, on July 27, 2022

Staff Report

HAYS COUNTY – Hays CISD is returning to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. However, those funds are not permitted to continue for the 2022-2023 school year.

Hays CISD will begin distributing letters and applications to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits. Famil...

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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

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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 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

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Local organization supports families of individuals with disabilities

BUDA — Buda’s Brightside, a local organization that supports caregivers and families of people with disabilities, is holding an art exhibition later t...

November 13, 2024

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Hays CISD adjusts rezoning, Ramage, Science Hall schools

KYLE — On Oct. 21, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementa...

October 23, 2024

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Johnson High School junior selected for NASA program

Johnson High School junior Ava Schlotterbeck was selected to participate in NASA’s Texas High School Aerospace Scholars program earlier this semester....

October 23, 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 ...

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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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