Second from left, Geoffrey Tahuahua, Dripping Springs City Council member, Michael Tobias, Kyle City Council member and Allen Bruggman, Wimberley ISD communications director, can’t help but laugh at cheesy dad jokes at the Inaugural Father’s Day You Laugh, You Lose Challenge, hosted by the Hays Free...

HAYS COUNTY — While Hays County’s Mental Health Court (MHC) is continuing to make an impact, more resources are being allocated to provide the necessary services for a growing caseload. During its June 6 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $25,000 mental health servic...

City of Buda residents gathered on June 17 to celebrate Juneteenth

The city of Kyle hosted its Dialogue for Peace & Progress 2023 — Celebrating Juneteenth on Friday, June 16 at city hall. Following the slaying of George Floyd in 2020, the city launched these dialogues that work to join community members and leaders for open and honest conversations to raise awarene...

KYLE — Families are left frustrated and utterly heartbroken after First Baptist Church in Kyle announced the closure of its Mother’s Day Out Program (MDO) in early May. The program provided child care for several families in the community — whether they are members of the church or not — and was a r...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following the retirement of Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau (DSVB) President and CEO Pam Owens earlier this year, the Dripping Springs City Council approved an agreement on June 6 for the transfer of operations of DSVB to the city. The Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(3) organization ...

Last week, Dripping Springs ISD recognized its central office employees who have been with the district for five, 10, 15 and 20 years. “We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our district,” the district said. Front row (from left): John Crowley, Nanci Freeborg, Carla Fry, Diana Perry, Mark D...

Citizens turned out to the Hays County Health Fair, hosted by the Local Health Department, on June 10 in Dripping Springs. Get a glimpse into this annual event.

BUDA — The Buda Fire Department (BFD) has been providing service to its residents for almost 70 years and has continued to grow alongside the city. Although there is evidence of the fire department existing when Buda was founded, the official documented date of origin is 1956. Chief Clay Huckaby ini...

Dozens of unique vehicles lined the parking lot of Blanco Brew, 14200 RR 12, in Wimberley, where owners and visitors mingled and talked all things automotive at Wimberley Coffee & Cars, held from 8 to 11 a.m. the first Sunday of every month.