Blanco Vista Elementary School students participated in the third annual Elf Run, where the top three girls and boys from each grade level were given awards. Pictured, students take off in festive gear for the event.

Hays High School hosted multiple holiday events the past week for community members.

From our furry families to yours: Readers sent in festive photos of their pets for this week's edition of the paper.

For the second year, Lehman High School National Honor Society members volunteered at the annual Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park on Dec. 10 and Dec. 13. The students volunteers answered questions, welcomed attendees and worked in Santa’s workshop.

DRIPPING SPRINGS   — Staying safe is not something people always think of during the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the holidays. Here are a few tips for keeping family, friends and the home safe during the month of December. Christmas Trees Make sure to keep an eye on the Christmas tree, ev...

ROSANKY– Alliance Regional Water Authority hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting event on Thursday, Dec. 5, to mark the successful delivery of potable water from the Carrizo water treatment plant located in Rosanky. Guests celebrated this major milestone as a step forward in meeting the increased water...

SAN MARCOS — EMS leadership has now responded after contract changes have been made between two agencies that serve Hays County. On Nov. 19, the North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD 1) Board of Commissioners came to the decision to terminate its contract with San Marcos Hays Coun...

SAN MARCOS — At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the execution of an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the city of Wimberley for floodplain administration and environmental health services, as well as updated the Hays County policy for credit card use. The c...

SAN MARCOS — A new event center arena and a conference center with a full-service hotel could be making its way to Hays County. At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the authorization for the execution of a preliminary development agreement (DA) between Hays...

SAN MARCOS — One Hays County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher took her duties to a whole new level last month. Stacy Johnston, a 911 dispatcher, has been with HCSO for about 18 years. She assumed her position after she was working for a tow truck company; they did abandoned vehicle auctions and a represe...