HAYS COUNTY — The requirements to run for local office are actually quite simple. More often than not, you just need to be a U.S citizen, a resident of the state and/or county for a certain amount of time, be a registered voter, not be a convicted felon and be at least 18 years of age. Avrey Anderso...

WIMBERLEY – At Blue Hole Regional Park, the city of Wimberley is working to remove oak wilt — one of the most destructive tree diseases. The disease has killed more than one million trees in 76 Central Texas counties, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Oak wilt is an infectious vascular dise...

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — The dais is full for the first time since August after Bear Heiser was officially sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 20, securing the District 1 seat on the Kyle City Council. Bear Heiser After the election results were canvassed and certified during city council’s specia...

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — When Kristine Lilly was growing up, her mother sent her off to school with homemade gingerbread houses for her class party before Christmas break. “It was magical,” Lilly said. As COVID-19 exploded in 2020, Lilly recalled handing out candy with a mask and tongs at Hallowe...

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By Brittany Anderson SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Art League (SMAL) is once again teaming up with local artists and the community to support the Hays County Food Bank (HCFB) throughout the holiday season. For years, SMAL has held a food drive and, more uniquely, an art initiative to help provide food...

The countdown to Christmas is in full swing! From twinkly lights to candy canes and even character inflatables, families have decked out their homes with holiday décor. We asked our readers to send in their festive photos to have a chance of being featured in the paper.

By Megan Wehring As people start to arrange flights and travel for the holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are increased cases of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Dr. Sandra Fryhofer Nationally, there are elevated levels of respiratory ...

Photo by Ashley Kontnier Dripping Springs ISD wrapped up its annual Toys for Tots drive on Dec. 8. Across all campuses, approximately 25 boxes of toys were donated. In addition to the DSHS Military Club sponsors Lauren Milner (front row, right) and Rene Rodriguez (not pictured,) Caliterra representa...

The Hays Legacy Players opened its fall production, The Addams Family (School Edition) on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Burdine Johnson Theatre. Under the direction of Zach DeSutter and Lory “Stewy” Stewart, the cast performed three shows through the weekend. The cast will close out the show this coming Fri...