The Hemphill Elementary student council earlier this month donated goodie bags to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council as part of their “Operation Goodie Backpack” community service project. The goodie bags were filled with a coloring book, crayons, markers, mechanical pencils, dental hygiene produc...

Kyle Market Days occurs the second Saturday of each month at City Square Park. Come enjoy various local vendors, as well as music food and games. The next Market Days is April 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A  single point away from losing a Madison Square Garden grudge match on Apr. 5, 1968, the female half of tennis’ best ever sister-brother team mounted one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport. The story of Nancy and Cliff Richey starts with their father George.   Growing up in San ...

1. Spring vegetable gardening: Plant those warm season crops. This list includes beans, black-eyed peas, okra, squash, cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, watermelon, corn, and eggplant. There’s still time to plant those cooler season crops: lettuce, radishes, and carrots. 2. Fertilize your ga...

H ave we ever before had such lovely weather for Easter weekend? Rain gauges overflowed earlier in the week, clearing the pollen and greening the city. James and Dianne Polk recorded 5.8 inches of rain.  RonTom filled our thistle feeders and socks when we restocked our supply of Wagner’s, after lear...

By Shawna Anderson, Joy Cannon, Laura De La Paz, and Kathryn Tucker Victim-blaming statements and attitudes mistakenly hold the survivors of violence responsible for the crimes committed against them. Imagine yourself saving your money to buy your dream car. The day finally arrives and you find your...

With Texas’ sweet tea charm and southern hospitality, it’s hard to imagine women feeling unwelcome in the Lone Star state. However, due to low medical and economic ratings, Texas is among one of the worst states for women. “It’s critical that Texas teens and women are able to access preventive healt...

Melissa Ivicic, Tobias Elementary’s Teacher of the Year for 2017-2018, is the latest recipient of the Genius Educator Award that recognizes her as an inspiring teacher who innovates, takes risks, integrates technology in meaningful ways, and makes learning fun for students. The Digital Learning Team...

lans for limited public access to part of a conservation easement owned by the late Gay Ruby Dahlstrom moved one step closer to completion Thursday. By breaking ground on the Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Preserve , Hays County officials hope to eventually open the 384-acre project, located within the Dahlstro...

A  search of my computer uncovered Easter tidbits hidden in the summers of 2009 and 2010. Golden eggs. What a surprise that both are from Max Lucado. “This was God’s plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen.” (Acts 2:23 NCV)   “Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those...