KYLE — The Kyle Knighthawks will head into its second year with a brand new sport — soccer. The Special Olympics team formed in 2024 after city of Kyle Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Miranda Candia felt it was a necessity for the disability community. According to Aimee Garcia, assistant directo...

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 the school day Monday, Feb. 10. During dismissal, a first-grade teacher at Pfluger Elementary School dragged a student by the arm from the gym to the ha...

KYLE — Over the past year, Hays CISD has been working toward increasing its competitiveness in the hiring market, but now, it is taking it to the next level by partnering with Upward Communities to create an affordable housing neighborhood for its staff. “Our board wants us to be unrivaled [and] emp...

DRIPPING SPRINGS   — About two years ago, Jennifer Cabela and her family started Home Grown from her love of gardening and raising her own food; now, she is opening up a storefront in the heart of Dripping Springs to be able to serve more of the local community, while also supporting other farmers a...

SAN MARCOS — In the fall of 2022, Hays County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an overdose with a 17-year-old victim. This incident led to an investigation by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Special Services Division, which identified Gabriel Cecilio Osorio, 22, of Austin as a suspect. Deputi...

SAN MARCOS — CHRISTUS Health recognizes American Heart Month as a time to bring awareness to the body’s most vital organ and educate people on how to keep it healthy. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S., killing approximatel...

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Unforgettable Families and Friends joined with other organizations, like City Limits Subaru and the Hays County Food Bank, to hold a shoe drive to give out shoes to children in need. The Hays County Food Bank also handed out non-perishable items of food to each family.

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Individuals who want to apply for the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees May 3 election have until Friday, Feb. 14, to do so. Two seats are up for re-election in 2025, which are currently held by Olivia Barnard and Tricia Quintero. DSISD trustees do not represent “places,” bu...

DSHS Practicum Interest Form For the Class of 2026, students who are interested in a school day internship that earns credits and have taken at least two Career Technology Education (CTE) courses, need to fill out this interest survey: bit.ly/4hyds9n. Volunteers needed for Senior Showcase Every year...

Local Dripping Springs sixth grade basketball team Drip City received first place at the Ringing In The New Year Tournament Saturday, Jan. 4, in San Antonio. After, the team went on to place second in the Hot Hoops Fest Saturday, Jan. 12, in Georgetown. Winning five medals this winter season, Drip C...