DRIPPING SPRINGS – Amber Scardino started Figment Creative Labs in her garage in 2013. Originally known as “Wee Warhols,” she changed the name to Figment Creative Labs when she moved to a new space in 2018. Now, she’s bringing it to Dripping Springs. Scardino began by teaching her own kids about art...

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...

SAN MARCOS — At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) reviewing the Hays County Community Food Needs Assessment. CTFB provides food and grocery products to approximately 93,000 community members each week with partners, such...

KYLE — The city of Kyle Charter Review Commission convened Feb. 10 to begin its discussion of the city’s charter, beginning with articles one, two and three. According to agenda documents, the commission may recommend changes to any of the provisions of the articles presented by city attorney Aimee ...

BUDA — Sinéad Whiteside and Susan Guerra opened the doors of Inspired Minds Art Center in the heart of Buda’s Main Street in January 2020, with a vision to support both the local artists and the community. Despite setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is preparing to celebrate its ...

KYLE — Kyle City Council called for a special meeting Saturday, Feb. 15, to discuss the future of the Porter Oak tree, which was previously set to be removed. As previously reported by the Hays Free Press, council voted 4-2 to remove the tree — dubbed “Jolene” by city staff and “The Porter Oak” by r...

DRIPPING SPRINGS   — On Wednesday, Feb. 5, nine Dripping Springs High School student-athletes, representing six sports, signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Below is information on each of the signees: Noah Booth, Lacrosse, Easter...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Dripping Springs High School qualified 24 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) students for the State Career Development Conference after students competed at the District 5 Contest at McNeil High School in Round Rock. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Six members of the Dripping Springs High School Tiger Orchestra qualified for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest after memorizing a Class I solo and earning a Division I rating at the Region 18 Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, Jan. 25, at Akins High School in Austin. St...