By Megan Wehring KYLE — Kyle residents are beginning to see a glimpse of Austin with the consistent development that has overtaken the city over the last few months, including Uptown at Plum Creek. Design is in discussion by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 for the Uptown area before co...

by Sahar Chmais  The COVID-19 pandemic may be feeding into childhood obesity, according to research by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .  Between 2018-2019, about 15.5% of American children, ages 10-17, were obese. In many cases, obesity is linked to socioeconomic status and families with low income,...

by Sahar Chmais  Ascension Seton opened a new healthcare clinic in Dripping Springs on Thursday, Nov. 12, giving people in rural areas quick, convenient access to physicians without making a long trip to the city.  “This is a growing community and Seton is an established landmark in Austin healthcar...

By Megan Wehring HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT —  University planning begins at the elementary level; Hays CISD has incorporated art and design into science, technology, engineering and math to create STEAM programs at some campuses in the district.  Students from Elm Grove Elementar...

by Sahar Chmais  WIMBERLEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT -- Wimberley ISD is taking their health safety precautions to another level by installing a new air filtration system in its four school buildings.  “The health and safety of our students and staff is paramount as we provide the high-quality edu...

Staff Report It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and you know what that means! Hays County Food Bank is getting ready to hand out holiday meal boxes packed with frozen turkey and pantry staples that can be prepared into a home-cooked holiday feast. It’s been a strange year, but that doesn’t mean celebrating s...

by Sahar Chmais  Baylor Scott & White is the only healthcare system in Texas to rank in the top 10 as a Top Military Friendly Employer designation.  "We continue our commitment to creating a culture that welcomes veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, and this recognition is the latest ev...

by Sahar Chmais The 87th Legislative Session might be more challenging than years prior due to the financial setbacks of COVID-19, but State Senator Judith Zaffirini and Texas House Representative for District 45 Erin Zwiener are taking quick actions and pre-filed bills as early as possible. There a...

Sahar Chmais Governor Greg Abbott reappointed three directors for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board (GBRA) and added Dennis L. Patillo as the presiding officer. The board will serve until 2025. “As a regional leader in providing water and wastewater services, GBRA is prepared to meet the ne...

Sahar Chmais  Buda’s Brightside, an adult day habilitation needs a little financial push from supporters and the community -- COVID-19 has made that need more dire. Since the pandemic, Brightside’s attendees, or “friends,” are unable to come back at normal capacity because the facility is not big en...