Back-to-school haircut event back for another year

PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY It was a packed house at Kidz, Cutz and Curlz on Aug. 11. Pictured, students of all ages receive a free haircut at Negley Elementary School in preparation of the first day of school.

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Brittany Kelley on August 14, 2024

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Back-to-school haircut event back for another year

KYLE — The annual back-to-school haircut event hosted by local barber Tony Arredondo was back in full swing, and under a new name, this past weekend on Aug. 11.

Dripping Springs, Education, News

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

Community, News

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...

March 12, 2025

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...

March 12, 2025

News, Wimberley

$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...

March 12, 2025

Dripping Springs, Main, News

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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