The journey toward a new Hays CISD high school moved forward after the Hays CISD board of trustees approved new design documents for a potential third campus. On Monday, the board voted 7-0 to approve the new documents upon the recommendation of Superintendent Michael McKie. The approved design for ...

s Texas thermometers fluctuate like a roller coaster, some families in need find themselves and their children unprepared for the bitter cold of the winter season. For some, keeping up with a growing child’s need for a new coat may be something that is a challenge.  Early next month, Hays CISD will ...

or several days in early January prior to Inauguration Day, Kyle resident Jim Nelson sat on a bench near the intersection of Center and Main streets and waited. Through cold and warm weather and everything in between, Nelson sat on the bench with a sign in hand that featured various slogans. Through...

he dream of extending the Kyle Public Library beyond its physical structure on Scott Street is now a reality. Earlier this month, four Little Free Libraries were installed and open across Kyle. More than 50,000 Little Free Libraries exist across the word in 70 countries from Iceland to Pakistan, acc...

his fourth week in January puts us very close to tomato season. Success with this popular and sometimes difficult crop begins with a little planning. First, one needs to find a location with full sun exposure and great drainage. Next comes soil preparation. Adding copious amounts of compost is your ...

he news out of Brazil on Jan. 30, 1977 was that a 19-year fugitive from Lone Star justice, had been arrested for financial misdeeds in his extradition-proof sanctuary. Long before the savings and loans scandal of the 1980s, there was BenJack Cage, scam artist supreme.   The six-foot four-inch former...

Creative Coloring for Adults Join the Kyle Public Library on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for Creative Coloring for Adults. Colored pencils, markers, and coloring pages are provided free of charge. Coloring isn't just for kids anymore; the trend of intricate and beau...

Medical Mission At Home Seton Hays will host a day of free medical care for basic healthcare needs on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 1st floor of Seton Medical Center Hays, 6001 Kyle Parkway, Kyle TX 78640. Shuttle buses will run once every hour from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Hemphill Elementary S...

Lisa Baker smiles with joy as she holds Poco, a newborn baby goat born Jan. 1, during the Jan. 11 Kids Storytime event at the Dripping Springs Library. Rachel Butler, along with her father, Tom Butler, brought newborns Poco and his goat brother, Loco, during the “meet and greet,” which drew a large ...