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 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...

Last week, staff, students and parents at McCormick Middle School celebrated Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, by crafting their ofrenda, or altar. While COVID-19 protocols didn't allow for the normal Dia de los Muertos celebration this year, staff at MMS maintained tradition by crafting the s...

Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a "Trump Train" surrounded a campaign bus The highway skirmish came as Democrats close ground in a state that is polling competitively in the race for president. Recent polls indicate the presidential race in Texas between President Donald Trump and Joe...

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...

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 ...

Sahar Chmais Todd Washburn, superintendent for Dripping Springs Independent School District, has resigned his position. All board members accepted his resignation during a school board meeting on Monday night. “Over the past 11 months,” Washburn said in his resignation statement, “I have given my he...

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 ...

By Anita Miller KYLE — A local attorney has uncovered what he characterized as a “clearly documented violation” of the Open Meetings Act regarding the vote over the summer by the Kyle City Council to rename a portion of a city street “Fajita Drive.” Chevo Pastrano said his open records request to th...

By Megan Wehring  HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — Teachers have a greater responsibility this year when it comes to teaching both virtual and in-person students. Some are learning alongside the students to ensure they are well-versed in the technology.  The Hays CISD Board of Trustee...