Sahar Chmais  Undoubtedly, this Halloween has a different sense to it; trick-or-treating is not an option for many, decorations are scarcely found and many festivities fell through or changed in conduct. Still, there are some new activities that were  born under these unprecedented times.   The Carr...

Sitting through more than an hour of comments from 35 parents, the Dripping Springs ISD trustees Monday night got the point that some parents don’t like the face mask regulations in schools. And they are demanding those requirements be removed. The parents, many voicing the same concerns, said that ...

Capitol Highlights by Chris Cobler Amazon delivered good economic news, announcing plans for a 700,000-square-foot distribution center and warehouse in Waco. Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials heralded the plan to bring up to 1,000 workers to Central Texas at a starting wage of $15 an hour. ...

By Megan Wehring HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — As the second nine-week grading period is quickly approaching, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees prepare for a possible influx of in-person students.  Virtual learning has proven to be a challenge, causing the Board to predict that more ...

                        As of Sunday, Oct. 25, Hays County is making history. Voting, that is. Effective Sunday close of voting, Hays County was reporting 75,519 residents had already voted. That includes in person and mailed in ballots. When you look at total registered voters of 152,674 in Hays Co...

By Megan Wehring WIMBERLEY — Costume contests, trick-or-treating and bags full of candy all scream Halloween. Wimberley Parks and Recreation had an eventful weekend, drawing in over 250 cars, for this year’s Boo! Hole Halloween last Saturday.  Boo! Hole Halloween is a tradition in Wimberley that wel...

Sahar Chmais  A literal burst of color will be making its way into Dripping Springs on Oct. 31 to bring a bright and colorful feeling into the mundane pandemic life.  What was originally a Color Run intended for Dripping Springs High School expanded to involve the community. This is the first time t...

Sahar Chmais  While the pandemic has taken many cherished activities away from people, Buda is determined that COVID-19 will not keep residents from celebrating the holidays.  Several committee representatives stood in front of the Buda City Council to present all the new and traditional holiday fes...

By Megan Wehring KYLE — West Ranch to Market 150 is one step closer to having a new name after the newly- formed ad hoc committee had its first meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Kyle City Council previously renamed Rebel Drive to Fajita Drive back in August in hopes to honor local icon Juan Antonio...

A juvenile suspect was detained today, Oct. 21, on a “Directive to Apprehend warrant for Murder” by the Hays County Sheriff’s office. The juvenile was transported to the juvenile detention center. The investigation centers around the May 15, 2020 arson and death investigation at the 400 block of Wes...