DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Dripping Springs High School freshman Lexi Landrum traveled to Zlatibor, Serbia, April 3-13 for the 2025 International School Sport Federation Gymnasiade to compete in swimming. Landrum began her journey in swimming when she moved to Dripping Springs, where she joined a local sum...

Citizens of Dripping Springs joined together at the intersection of US 290 and Ranch Road 12 on Thursday, May 1, and held up signs in protest on May Day, which, according to Britannica, commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement. "We are marching for our dem...

KYLE — The Kyle Public Library is hoping to get a new look and expand its services, all of which will be determined through community engagement sessions. The first session occurred April 30, when community members were prompted with several amenity options to gather input for 720 Design, the archit...

WIMBERLEY — Delta Millworks, an Austin-based wood manufacturing company known for its sustainable practices and architectural craftsmanship, is moving to Hays County as part of a major expansion project. Founded in 1985, Delta Millworks has grown from a local millwork and reclaimed lumber operation ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Dripping Springs High School announced its top 10 senior students Tuesday, April 22, by academic rank for the Class of 2025. Eben Sebastian has been named the valedictorian and Sophia Rahmani is the salutatorian. All 10 students carried grade-point averages over 111. In addition ...

A team of basketball players excitedly anticipates a teammate’s winnings on a prize wheel at the 36th Annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival, which was held Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, on Mercer Street.  The annual event celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs communit...

KYLE — Kyle Taylor, chief of the Kyle Fire Department, was nominated for and awarded the 2024 Fire Chief of the Year award by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association April 16, following more than 20 years of service. Originally, Taylor was inspired by his uncle to become a volunteer firefighter during his...

SAN MARCOS  — Following suit of several counties from West Texas to along the state’s coast, and those in between, Hays County is considering executing a hospital district, but the project is still in the works. The idea of establishing a hospital district — a taxing entity that captures dollars to ...

The Buda Lions Club hosted the 2025 Buda Wiener Dog Races Saturday through Sunday, April 26-27, at Buda Amphitheater & City Park. The finals for the 2025 Buda Wiener Dog Races were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

WIMBERLEY  — Wimberley ISD announced the selection of two individuals to serve as assistant principals for the 2025–26 school year. Errin Jennings will serve at Wimberley High School and Meagan Buck, who is currently assistant principal at Blue Hole Primary School, will be the new assistant principa...