SFA announces HCISD as distinguished partner

Education, Hays County, News

Staff Report, on August 31, 2022

By Amira Van Leeuwen

HAYS COUNTY — Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) announced that Hays CISD will be the university’s partner for inclusion in its Distinguished High School Program.

SFA’s Distinguished High School Program partners with independent school districts to offer unique opportunities that include guaranteed admission and enhanced services to eligible students.

According to a press release, top-ranking graduates from high schools in the district will be au...

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Principal of Ramage Elementary named

KYLE — Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced Monday, Feb. 24, the selection of Yvette Soliz as the principal who will open the district’s...

March 12, 2025

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SCHOOL DISTRICT BRIEFS

Hays CISD Board of Trustees approve resolution The Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed a board resolution for the Reaffirmation of the Admission, Sa...

March 5, 2025

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Hays CISD bus driver flees after collision

KYLE — A Hays CISD school bus collided with a vehicle Jan. 13 and continued to drive away following the incident, according to the Hays County Sheriff...

March 5, 2025

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Hays CISD Education Foundation celebrates new facility

The Hays CISD Education Foundation hosted an open house and a ribbon cutting, following the opening of its new facility Feb. 20. The nonprofit is now ...

February 26, 2025

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Hays CISD responds to impending school vouchers

KYLE — School vouchers or Education Savings Accounts are moving closer to probable approval during the Texas 89th legislative session. On Feb. 5, the ...

February 19, 2025

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Hays CISD employee no longer with district, following student incident

KYLE — According to a news release from Hays CISD, a district staff member is no longer employed, following an incident that occurred at the end of th...

February 12, 2025

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting incident involving Wimberley student

By Staff Report

January 29, 2025

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ...

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Wimberley ISD addresses death of sophomore student

By Staff Report

January 29, 2025

Note: This story has been reposted with additional information. For the most current information, visit https://www.haysfreepress.com/2025/01/29/hays-...

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Car crashes into Koy restaurant

By Brittany Kelley

March 4, 2025

UPDATE: As of March 5, Koy Chinese & Sushi is back to normal operating hours and procedures, including taking dine-in, delivery and takeout orders. KY...

Kyle, Main, News

Widow of man killed in car accident shares story

By Mikey Brown

February 26, 2025

KYLE — On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 52-year-old Timothy Wray was involved in a three car accident on IH-35 in Kyle, which resulted in his death. Nearly ...

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in sexual assault of a child, trafficking

By Staff Report

February 4, 2025

KYLE — On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault vict...

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