Local teacher fundraises for South Dakota reservation

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Emily Chapelle, left, stands with Jason Poer, who have been collecting donations to distribute to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

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Megan Navarro on November 29, 2023

Bringing a little hope

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — For more than 20 years, Jason Poer, a special education teacher at Simon Middle School in Kyle, has been collecting donations and transporting them to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which holds a special place in his heart.

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DSHS choir students advance to state solo and ensemble contest

DRIPPING SPRINGS – The Dripping Springs High School choir qualified 11 students for the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Solo and Ensembl...

March 12, 2025

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Dripping Springs City Council partially upholds Hardy Tract takings assessment

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Following a hearing Feb. 18, Dripping Springs City Council partially upheld a takings assessment March 4 related to the Hardy Tract...

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Hays County, News

Hays County recognizes Women’s History Month

Pictured are individuals who were the first women to serve in their respective positions in Hays County after the commissioners court approved a procl...

March 12, 2025

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Dripping Springs Chamber celebrates Stars

The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Star Awards event to celebrate excellence in business and community Thursday, March 6, at D...

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$3M allotted to new Blue Hole Nature Center in Wimberley

WIMBERLEY — A future Blue Hole Nature Center is in the works in the city of Wimberley. Hays County has executed a diligence funding agreement with the...

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Three-car collision leaves one dead

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...

March 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...

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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...

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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