Family supported by community through cancer

Lehman HS Golf Coach Kent Smith with his wife Cynthia Rojas-Smith and their children, Trace and Sean. COURTESY PHOTO

Community, Kyle, Main, News

Megan Navarro on February 14, 2023

KYLE — Living with cancer can take an emotional toll on someone and the mountain of medical bills can feel never-ending. For one local family, the community is hoping to relieve some of the financial burden.

Dripping Springs, Education, News

Dripping Springs High School pianists advance to UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs High School Tiger Orchestra pianists Abir Kulkarni and Annie Reale advanced to the University Interscholastic Leag...

March 5, 2025

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Dripping Springs High School art students advance to state competition

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Nine art pieces designed by Dripping Springs High School students have advanced to the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) af...

March 5, 2025

Education, Main, News, Wimberley

Wimberley ISD puts $135M bond on May 2025 ballot

WIMBERLEY — In the last 24 years, Wimberley ISD’s student enrollment has grown by 68%. To accommodate that growth within the school district, WISD vo...

March 5, 2025

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Dripping Springs Friendship Club creates community

DRIPPING SPRINGS – The Dripping Springs Friendship Club was started in 2015 by Leah Rummel, with the purpose of creating a way to involve young adult...

March 5, 2025

Education, Hays County, News

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

Community, Kyle, News

Operation: Hats Off for Veterans gala to celebrate 20 years in April

KYLE – Come April 6, Operation: Hats Off for Veterans will be celebrating 20 years of raising funds to support veterans in achieving their goals. Foun...

March 5, 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...

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Hays CISD employee no longer with district, following student incident

By Staff Report

February 12, 2025

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...

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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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