oodpeckers are especially adapted for vigorous pecking on trees.   They have strong chisel bills, thick neck muscles and thick bone skulls.   Plus, their claws are perfect for clinging to tree trunks. Two of the most common woodpeckers in our area are the golden-fronted and the ladder-backed.   I ha...

Starlight Symphony Orchestra Celebrate the holidays with the Starlight Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from the Symphony - Warm Cookies & Cold Milk.” The orchestra will perform 7 p.m.   Dec. 16 and 17 at the Hays PAC and Dec. 18 at the Wimberley First Baptist...

With a December deadline to make a bond recommendation to the Board of Trustees, the Hays CISD Growth Impact Committee (GIC) is working to finalize a potential list of projects within a proposed 2017 initiative. The project list, according to the district’s website, is for discussion purposes only. ...

Santa Claus arrived to Kyle’s City Square Park last Wednesday evening. Families showed up to have their picture taken with the big man and enjoyed music provided by several Hays CISD choirs representing 13 campuses. (photos by Jim Cullen)

Kyle residents last week flipped the proverbial switch on the holiday season as they celebrated the annual tree lighting ceremony at City Square park. The event featured various arts and crafts booths, festival food, performances by Hays CISD choirs and even that jolly red elf himself. See more phot...

t’s here! This is the weekend, Dec. 9 – 11, for Citywide Voting to give recognition for outstanding Christmas Décor.  Anyone with a Mountain City address and an email address may vote, including children.  To obtain the links to the electronic ballots, visit facebook.com/LovingMountainCity or send a...

eaving the family farm in Montgomery, Alabama is what Catherine Reynolds remembers as a leading factor for her husband, Master Sergeant Glenn “Bill” Reynolds, to enlist in the military at 17 and a half years old in 1939. Even though he needed his father to sign for him, Reynolds said her husband kne...

hristmas and other winter holidays bring out the desire to fill our homes with greenery and decorative flowers. With a little extra care and forethought, many of these wonderful plants can continue to thrive long after December becomes just a distant memory. Choosing a living Christmas tree is a gre...

Earlier this year, Scott J. Cary, Hays County Pct. 5 Justice of the Peace, and Beth Smith, Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace, were inducted as Distinguished Members into the Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges.  The college encourages and recognizes ju...

EmilyAnn Trail of Lights Enjoy more than 100 lighted exhibits created by Wimberley businesses and organizations from Nov. 26-Dec. 29 at the EmilyAnn Theatre in Wimberley. Roast a marshmallow at the Yule Log, listen to live music and meet Santa. Get details at emilyann.org. Buda Trail of Lights See t...