READ MORE: End of an era: Reflections of late Buda business owner Helen Alcala hether it was your first or fifth time stepping into Helen’s Casa Alde in downtown Buda, Helen Alcala made it her mission to get to know you. Alcala, the matriarch of Helen’s Casa Alde, which opened its doors in 1980, alw...

ith the help of a conference, Hays CISD teachers gained the opportunity to learn from their peers about how to better use technology as a learning tool in the classroom. On June 8, Hays CISD held its fourth annual Fusion Digital Learning Conference at Simon Middle School. Jamie Locklin, director of ...

roviding a helping hand to those who may be food insecure during the summer months, especially children, is the focus for a Hays County Food Bank summer donation drive. The Lend a Hand drive aims to help the food bank restock their shelves for the next few months, said Mallory Best, Hays County Food...

wo years ago, Leslie Coleman decided to foster a small kitten that had to be bottle-fed. The kitten had to be fed about every two hours, but Coleman and her family loved it. Ultimately, the family failed at fostering – Coleman’s daughter kept the kitten. But ever since then, Coleman, who fosters pet...

ne of the great characteristics of culinary herbs is that besides looking attractive within your landscape, they remain evergreen throughout the winter season. This evergreen list is a long one: rosemary, garden sage, thyme, oregano, garlic and onion chives, salad burnet, savory, lavender and the tw...

n Garage Sale Saturday, Ron Tom came home from taking KissMe to visit sales with a tidbit from LaVerne McClendon. An intruder has been entering through her doggy door. It’s eating dog food on top of the washing machine in her utility room. She suspects it’s a raccoon. The creature has not ventured t...

Hundreds of thrill seekers forged their path on the mighty San Marcos River and beyond last weekend as they took part in the 2017 Texas Water Safari. The safari, which calls itself the “worlds toughest canoe race,” consists of a 260-mile trek that begins at the headwaters of the San Marcos River and...

am Snead was determined to beat the Texan, who only the week before had embarrassed him at the U.S. Open, in the final round of the Western Open on Jun.14, 1937. Ralph Guldahl was born in Big D in 1911, a year before two legendary lions of the links -- Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson – also drew their fi...

Roughly 500 people made their way to Bradfield Park to participate in the annual Buda Kid Fish event. During the course of the event, which was hosted by the city of Buda, organizers gave away 100 fishing poles donated by Cabela’s, Academy and the Buda Drug Store to area kids. 

Luling Watermelon Thump Paying tribute to the favorite fruit of summer, the city of Luling hosts its 64th annual Watermelon Thump June 22 - 25.   Downtown Luling puts on its festival hat as seed spitters, melon eaters and fun seekers of all ages gather to celebrate the delicious, nutritious, and aus...