SUGAR LAND — A year-long, collaborative Hays CISD campaign that helped spread awareness of the dangers of fentanyl use has generated additional statewide praise for its effort in keeping students safe. On Feb. 28, Hays CISD was named a Crystal Commendation Award winner in the marketing category at t...

HAYS COUNTY — The Texas Department of Transportation held a series of open-house meetings  Feb. 20-22 to gain community feedback on the IH-35 Austin-San Antonio Link Study from SH 45 to CR 382 (Cibolo Valley Drive). The goal of the open houses is to gain feedback on the draft purpose and need, the r...

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct San Marcos City Council vote numbers. HAYS COUNTY  —   They say everything is bigger in Texas. Such is the case with the wildly popular Texas based travel center, Buc-ee’s. Known for its familiar mascot Buc-ee the Beaver, clean rest...

WIMBERLEY — At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's 2024-25 academic calendar. The construction of the calendar was led by Assistant Superintendent Jason Valentine, who relied on input and feedback from multiple groups, consisting of parents and staff memb...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs High School seniors Luke Bohan and William Johns were selected as National Merit Finalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors are recognized with this prestigious honor. Bohan and Johns were selected as ...

Dripping Springs ISD students Grant and Nora Gillum captured regional titles at the Cen-Tex Regional History Day Fair on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Del Valle High School to qualify for the Texas History Day State Contest, which is set to take place on Saturday, April 20, at the University of Texas at Aust...

Construction crews demolish the former Kyle Police Department facility, located north of city hall. KPD relocated to the newly-built Public Safety Center in July 2023.

AUSTIN  —   Austin Community College District (ACC) is evaluating expanding eligibility for the pilot launch of its proposed free tuition program. The college presented updates during a work session on Monday, Feb. 12, with the board of trustees. “This just makes college affordable. It also opens us...

HAYS COUNTY  —   In January, the Hays County Pet Resource Center launched its Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (P.A.S.S.) program, which has helped more than 50 families. The resource center came after a 2022 feasibility study was commissioned by Hays County with Team Shelter USA and Anima...