Dear Editor: The big problem with the Milestone Development called Persimmon and the other one on FM 1626 adjacent to the city of Hays. Is that the developer persists in cramming down the throats of our elected officials and city planners a development plan with tiny lots and narrow streets like the...

VALENTINE'S DAY KYLE — Kyle’s Parks and Recreation Department is here to spread love in honor of Valentine’s Day. The department will hold its second annual Valentine’s Day Dance for People with Disabilities on Feb. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gemstone Palace, located at 1101 Bunton Creek Road in Kyle. “...

Buda – The city of Buda has recently made some new hires. The city named Anthony “Tony” Host the director of Parks and Recreation; Brian Dyer as development project manager; and Daniel Signorino as a new information technology manager. Host, who grew up in Buda, previously worked for the cities of A...

HAYS COUNTY — After thousands have waited weeks to know the status of their healthcare options, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Ascension Texas have reached an agreement on new contracts. This will allow BCBSTX members to have access to services offered by the major hospital system. Asc...

Hays County organization aids in nabbing record number of criminals HAYS COUNTY — In early January, Hays County Crime Stoppers (HCCS) Executive Director Sgt. Jeffrey Jordan received an anonymous tip regarding an individual wanted for assaulting a public servant. Days later, on Jan. 12, more than 230...

‘It’s all about making people feel welcome’ — Community and making all feel welcome have been at the heart of the Springs Family YMCA in Dripping Springs for the last 15 years. In 2007, a new opportunity presented itself for an additional YMCA location, but this time in Dripping Springs. The Springs...

3% pay increase proposed Dripping Springs — Budget has been a recent topic of discussion for Dripping Springs ISD. On Jan. 23, the DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2023-24 assumptions and parameters, which include a proposed 3% pay increase. But the vote was not left without discussi...

‘You can’t take the classroom out of the teacher’ HAYS COUNTY — A beloved nonprofit organization that gives back to teachers could be heading out of Hays County if it doesn’t find a new location soon. Founded in 2022 by Shelly O’Donnell, The Teacher Reuse is centered around lessening the economic bu...

— Questions and concerns were raised after an anonymous online survey about a prospective development in Buda was sent to a number of residents. The Persimmon development, which is being spearheaded by MileStone Community Builders, has been highly contested. Persimmon is slated to be built on 775 ac...