The Hays CISD Education Foundation hosted an open house and a ribbon cutting, following the opening of its new facility Feb. 20. The nonprofit is now housed in the old district administration building, located at 21003 IH-35 Frontage Road, Kyle.

Premier Cuts, a locally owned and operated small business, is marking a major milestone — 20 years of serving the community. Since opening its doors in 2005, Premier Cuts has built a loyal customer base, providing expert haircuts in a welcoming and family-friendly environment. As the business recent...

UHLAND — After being part of the Sea Scout program for more than two years, 16-year-old Trevor Young achieved the rank of quartermaster Feb. 11. Young is a part of two different scouting units, known as ships, Ship 26 and Ship 1407. The Sea Scouts program is a branch of Scouting America, previously ...

KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees received an update regarding the district's special education program at its Feb. 18 meeting. Special Education Executive Officer Michelle Velasquez began the discussion by sharing new inclusive play communication boards for school playgrounds. According to Vel...

The Hays County Food Bank hosted its second annual Mardi Gras Gala Saturday, Feb. 22, at Posey Meadows in San Marcos.

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Health Department was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) about the potential exposure of residents after a person tested positive for measles. The Gaines County resident visited San Marcos from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Individuals who were ...

SAN MARCOS – A dead wild bird from the northwestern area of Hays County has tested positive for avian bird flu, according to the the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Avian influenza (commonly known as “bird flu”) is a disease that typically affects wild birds, especially waterfowl a...

JOHNSON CITY — For the past 59 years, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has participated in Youth Tour, which sends students on an all-expenses paid trip to the United States capital. This year, PEC selected 10 students to represent the cooperative in Washington, D.C., where they will meet with ...

KYLE — School vouchers or Education Savings Accounts are moving closer to probable approval during the Texas 89th legislative session. On Feb. 5, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, which provides $1 billlion in funding from the state’s surplus general revenue, beginning fiscal year 2026-27 to la...

SAN MARCOS — The Southside Community Center has existed since the 1920s. According to Jessica Cain — the liaison for neighborhood engagement and community partners — the center’s mission is one of “serving to fill the needs of our neighbors in the community.” Located on Guadalupe Street, just off th...