A shortage in support staff, which includes 45 bus drivers, eight custodians and six crossing guards, hasHays CISD scrambling to fill those positions. Carter Scherff, Hays CISD chief operations officer, said in an emailed response that the district hopes increasing support staff starting salaries ac...

orries over areas where Hays CISD lags in State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores led district leaders to advocate for ways to usher in improvements. Discussion came as a result of a presentation given by Joy Philpott, director of assessment and accountability, which showed Ha...

Prior to Friday’s game against Dripping Springs, Hays High celebrated the school’s annual homecoming ceremony. Seniors Chase Wilson and Hannah Garcia were voted homecoming king and queen by their peers. They were joined by the homecoming court which consisted of freshman Amarissa Quiroz, Hayden Quin...

(photo by Timothy Stuckey) Hundreds donned their shiniest scaly garb and even had a few tridents and such for the annual San Marcos Mermaid Parade and Festival. The parade, which wound through downtown San Marcos, is meant to celebrate San Marcos’ vibrant artistic and river community. Attendees to t...

he Addams Family, an offbeat television comedy about the ghouls next door, premiered on Sept. 20, 1964 with a motion-picture actress from the Texas Panhandle in the role of Morticia. Carolyn Sue Jones was born into an unhappy Amarillo home in April 1930. Four years later, the head of the house walke...

First, did you know that dachshunds are not a long-backed breed? Rather, dachshunds are a short-legged breed. And, since so many have asked … KissMe’s laminectomy removed not only his C2 C3 ruptured disc, but also his pain. A chunk of the ruptured fibrous exterior portion of the disc had lodged in h...

recently received an Ask Chris email from a gardener wanting to know what to do with the strip of ground between curb and sidewalk in the front of his house. Traditionally this area is covered with turf grass. However with its location next to the concrete curb, pavement and sidewalk, it is a harsh ...

s images of Hurricane Harvey’s wrath flickered on the television screen, Buda Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director J.R. Gonzales knew there had to be something he could do to help. With the assistance of several area businesses, the Buda Chamber collected and donated water, food and clothing ...

Fajita Fiesta 2017 On Sept. 29 and 30, Buda City Park will host the fourth annual Fajita Fiesta. Fajita Fiesta is a free event that offers something for all ages. Fiesta goers will experience the blending of foods, music and cultures. This year’s events will include cook-offs, live music, a jalapeno...

he Friends Foundation will host its 24th Annual barbecue fundraiser at The Salt Lick Pavilion on Thursday, Oct. 5. Guests will enjoy an evening of live music, a live auction and silent auction, Salt Lick barbecue and much more. Guests should arrive early to preview items in the live and silent aucti...