As Texas tries to recover from the drought and enters cooler months, extreme winter weather events are probable. Some Texas cities are expected to receive their first freeze this month and more cool fronts are on the way. Water expands when it freezes, which puts tremendous pressure on pipes and can...

Having candid conversations on aging can help us plan for future needs and help ensure we age and live well. Taking time to discuss with family and friends our hopes and dreams for the future can make the process easier. It may seem challenging to talk with family members and friends about aging, bu...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith presented Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs with $1,500,000, courtesy of the 2020 Parks and Open Space Bond. This check was used to cover the mortgage payoff and fund various site improvements. Commissioner Smith and Patriots’ Hall Founding Board Me...

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley has been named the Dark Sky Place of the Year by DarkSky International, an award that acknowledges the commitment to protecting and preserving the natural wonder of the night sky. According to a news release, the awards are dedicated to honoring outstanding contributors in the ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved an amended compensation plan to focus on the positions that the district has found to be harder to fill. “We’ve had some different employee groups come and speak about how hard it is to do the ...

The Dripping Springs Tiger Band performs at the Bands of America National Championship in Indianapolis the weekend of Nov. 9-11, where it placed 15th out of 92 bands across the country.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees discussed, for the second time, the potential of a health course requirement for high school students to graduate. This comes weeks after the board decided to postpone any action on the item at its Oct. 23 meeting, following a recommendat...

Residents browse books at the Fall Book Sale hosted by Friends of the Kyle Public Library on Nov. 18. Books were $0.50 for paperback, $1 for hardcover or $15 to fill a library tote bag.

BUDA — Following an extensive search, Buda City Manager Micah Grau appointed Matthew Wright as director of Human Resources. Wright will assume his new role with Buda on Nov. 27. “We are eager to have Matthew bring his unique perspective to our team,” Grau said, adding, “He’s had a successful career ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated as of 11/27/2023 to reflect the accurate placements of the bands at competition. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is a quote the Hays High School band took to heart this season. With roaring success and placing sixth at the UIL Area D marching contest finals...