JOHNSON CITY —  On Oct. 18-19, Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed against more than 200 teams at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas. PEC apprentice lineworker and journeyworker teams competed in multiple events, bringing home a total of six trophies. PEC pla...

MANCHACA —   An independent filmmaker in Austin is going back to her Hays County roots for the production of her own short film. Tyra Williams attended Negley Elementary School and Wallace Middle School before making her way to Akins High School and then, later, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in f...

Located in Kyle, Milburn “Bubba” and Rhonda King have been hosting a Halloween display and haunted house in their front yard and garage for 18 years. Every year, they add to their display and invite everyone to come and visit, leading up to Halloween where they have a haunted house in their garage. ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS —  In partnership with Flying Fish Swim Academy and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Transition Hope (CPATH), The Innovation Treehouse delivered a custom-made Mario Kart-themed Halloween costume to a Dripping Springs family. With custom glowing blue lights, sound effects and fans inside the...

DRIPPING SPRINGS— Milena Christopher of Dripping Springs has been selected as one of 40 individuals to serve as a 2024-25 Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair. Nominating chairs for each of the 17 State Bar of Texas districts are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their de...

SAN MARCOS — After more than a decade as a cornerstone of regional progress, the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) has embraced a fresh identity: the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP). The organization, which has long been at the forefront of attracting and fostering economi...

KYLE — Maxcyne and Daniel "Dan" Daughdrill, residents of The Philomena Senior Living, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary surrounded by fellow residents and staff at the facility in September. Dan, 77, and Maxcyne, 83, have a rich history that spans both personal and professional achievements....

The city of Buda hosted its annual Booda Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Buda City Park. The event featured trick-or-treating with local businesses and nonprofits, games, a costume contest, story time and food trucks. Following the festivities, "Hotel Transylvania" was shown at the park. Pi...

KYLE — On Oct. 21, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementary School in fall 2025. According to chief communication officer Tim Savoy, this is the first time that the board will act as a committee when monitor...