Buda, News
By Staff Report 
June 5, 2024
Monica Davidson has been appointed as the executive director of the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, effective immediately. Davidson is a third-generation Buda resident, a Hays High School graduate and currently serves as a city council member. “Monica has a history of growing organizations and with t...
Buda, Education, Hays County, ...
June 5, 2024
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Buda, Education, Hays County, ...
By Staff Report 
May 29, 2024
Jenya Ratanjee, a student at Johnson High School, poses with her certificate award and one of her art pieces, as she was recently awarded a scholarship from the Texas Art Education Association. At the Visual Arts Scholastic Event State competition earlier this semester, Ratanjee participated in a co...
Buda, Community, News
By Brittany Kelley 
May 29, 2024
BUDA — Buda City Council listened to a presentation of the Buda historic guidelines and their impact on staff recommendations for development in the historic district on May 21. According to the presentation by Historic Preservation officer Will Parrish, the purpose and intent of the historic distri...
Buda, Community, Education, ...
By Brittany Kelley 
May 29, 2024
BUDA — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to adopt a resolution declaring hazardous traffic conditions for several roads throughout the district at its May 20 meeting. The following areas were listed as hazardous: • Blanco Vista Elementary School: - Old Stagecoach Road - IH-35 • Buda Elementa...
Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...
By Staff Report 
May 29, 2024
Check out photos from Memorial Day Ceremonies around Hays County.
Buda, Community, Education, ...
By Staff Report 
May 22, 2024
Soon-to-be Hays High School graduates of the Class of 2024 toured elementary and middle school campuses district-wide on Tuesday, May 14 for the annual Senior Walks. Each year, Hays CISD’s high school participate in this heartwarming event, allowing graduating seniors to take one last symbolic walk ...
Buda, Hays County, News
By Staff Report 
May 22, 2024
HAYS COUNTY — The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) and Hays County Pet Resource Center (Hays PRC) will host a second drive-up food distribution for people and pets this weekend. Pet food for cats and dogs will be provided in addition to the normal food distribution. The event is open to anyone in Hays...
Buda, Main, News
By Brittany Kelley 
May 22, 2024
BUDA — The Fusion 2010 Girls, a local Buda soccer team, was victorious at the South Texas Youth Soccer Directors Cup State Championship on May 12. The Hays Youth Soccer Association began a number of years ago when a group of soccer aficionados gathered to create a community for those who loved the s...
Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...
By Staff Report 
January 29, 2025
DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ...
Breaking News, Main, News, ...
By Staff Report 
January 29, 2025
Note: This story has been reposted with additional information. For the most current information, visit https://www.haysfreepress.com/2025/01/29/hays-...
Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...
By Staff Report 
February 12, 2025
KYLE — According to a news release from Hays CISD, a district staff member is no longer employed, following an incident that occurred at the end of th...
Breaking News, Kyle
By Staff Report 
January 9, 2025
KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news relea...
Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, ...
By Staff Report 
February 4, 2025
KYLE — On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault vict...