Anson Jones boarded a ship at Galveston on Jul. 11, 1838 for the long, roundabout trip to Washington, D.C. As much as the Massachusetts native dreaded the difficult journey, he disliked the destination even more.  But Dr. Jones always found it hard to say no to Sam Houston. With the end of his term ...

WIMBERLEY — In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, outdoor and running enthusiasts are invited to join the Virtual 50K Challenge in Wimberley during the month of July. The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department is telling runners to “get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the virtual trails”...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD students Grant Gillum and Nora Gillum each claimed top-five finishes at the National History Day Contest held June 9-13 at the University of Maryland. A rising seventh grader at Dripping Springs Middle School, Nora placed fourth in the Junior Individual Websit...

The Dripping Springs Education Foundation presented a check to Dripping Springs ISD in the amount of $417,541.99 at the June 24 board of trustees meeting. The check will support Student Leadership Grants, Innovative Teaching Grants, and salaries for three licensed mental health professionals and a s...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs High School World Schools Debate team tied for fifth at the National Speech & Debate Tournament held June 16-21 in Des Moines, Iowa. Competing under the name Heart of Texas Gold, the student team of Jackson Berthelsen, Colton De Los Santos, Liam Ianiro, Will M...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — The city of Dripping Springs is in the process of bringing new life to a historic building downtown. Located at 101 Fitzhugh Road, the Stephenson Building was built in 1939 during the Great Depression era by the Works Progress Administration — a program that employed millions of ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Friday, June 28, the city of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Development Services Building. In May, the Planning and Building departments relocated to a new building, which is the former Pedernales Electri...

KYLE — Hays CISD trustee Esperanza Orosco began the original Clothes Closet in her classroom in the late 2000s. Little did she know that more than a decade later, she would be aiding more than 1,000 children each year with donations. Now, the organization is asking for community help to provide chil...

HAYS COUNTY —   Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Baylor Scott & White Health announced that provider and facility contracts will be extended to Oct. 1. The three-month extension means Baylor Scott & White providers, hospitals and other facilities will remain in network for Blue Cross and Blue...

AUSTIN – Texans should be aware of changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in 20...