On Center by BRENDA STEWART For those of you who attempted to respond to the email address printed last week for a free chicken dinner at tonight’s Town Hall Meeting, I was just informed that there should have been an “s” after Kyle (brad@kylesvoice.com). Sorry about that. It’s still happening, toni...

It’s About Thyme by CHRIS WINSLOW If you’re tired of the sight of your neighbor’s old car on blocks, or if you prefer the idea of your morning swim being a more private affair, then it might be time to turn your thoughts to creating screens and barriers with plants. A few years ago Paul Kaskie (Sout...

Hemphill Elem. Dia de la Familia Saturday Hemphill Elementary hosts Dia de la Familia this Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for the parents of all Hays CISD bilingual students. Parents will receive information on how to help their children at home and the importance of parental involvement. Hays Co...

Senior Kurt Timmons (pictured) and his Hays 7-on-7 passing league teammates steadily improved throughout the summer. The Rebels finished one play away from qualifying for the state tournament three weeks ago, and then wrapped up the 7-on-7 season with a second place finish in the final tournament of...

Shooting Stars at the Lake Travis tourney include: Top row (left to right): Lauren Tanner, Felicity Moon, Crystal Lindahl, Kasey Martinez , Katelyn Thurman and Kassidy New. Front row (left to right): Reagan Wick, Akaysha Rodriguez, Kendra Lewis, Katyanna Rios, Isabell Harrington and Makayla Rodrigue...

Lehman guard De’Andre Carson was one of the leaders on the Lobo Elite basketball team, which wrapped up a successful summer season recently. (Photo by Adam Reyna) by MARK CAUL When the high school basketball season begins in early December, the Lehman High boys team may have a steep climb as they ba...

Lehman’s Peter Gutierrez (left) and Richard Porche run down the field in tandem before breaking in different directions on their passing routes during a recent 7-on-7 game. (Photo by Judy Cooper) by MARK CAUL Not even a disappointing first round loss to Bowie in the league’s final post-season tourna...

Courtesy photo STAFF REPORTS The Tejanos Baseball Organization is made up of kids from around Hays County and surrounding areas. The organization currently has an 8U team, 11U team and two 13U teams and are in the process of expanding to other age groups. The coaches are volunteers and their goals a...

It was a week of wonders, even during the dog days of summer! More photos from this week along with other photos published in the Hays Free Press are available for viewing and purchase here . Look for folder entitled "Week of July 21, 2010."

Season Kick-off The Annual Red & Blue Kick-Off for the 2010 Rebel Football Season will be on Tuesday, Aug. 17. There will be a BBQ dinner in the Multi-Purpose room at Hays High School beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $6. Following the meal, a free program at Shelton St...