Local teenager earns quartermaster title in Sea Scouts

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Trevor Young, a student of Hays High School, was recently awarded the rank of quartermaster in the Sea Scouts. The Sea Scouts is a branch of Scouting America, previously known as the Boy Scouts. Pictured, Young poses in uniform.

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Wimberley veteran, author surprised with books and library signing

Dan Fitzpatrick, an author and U.S. Army veteran, speaks at the “Miracle Moment” at the Wimberley Village Library Feb. 24, an event that was planned b...

February 26, 2025

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Dripping Springs ISD approves spike in after-school care rates

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Members of the Dripping Springs community will see an increase in tuition rates for the school district’s after-school care program...

February 26, 2025

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Dripping Springs goes wild

The 35th annual Dripping Springs Wild Game dinner was held Saturday, Feb. 22, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. In addition to the wild...

February 26, 2025

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Dripping Springs approves hiring of second utility billing clerk

DRIPPING SPRINGS — At its Feb. 18 meeting, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved the hiring of a second utility billing clerk, which is ...

February 26, 2025

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Dripping Springs High School swim team sets state, school records

AUSTIN – The Dripping Springs High School girls swim team placed sixth overall in the state at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Swimm...

February 26, 2025

Main, News, Wimberley

Montessori school to open soon in Wimberley

WIMBERLEY – Prairie Boulmier has served in the Montessori education world for the last 25 years and she is now bringing expertise from her experience...

February 26, 2025

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

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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

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January 29, 2025

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Hays CISD employee no longer with district, following student incident

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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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Kyle Police arrest man for driving while intoxicated, train crash

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January 9, 2025

KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news relea...

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

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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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