By Gary Borders The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum. HB3 and SB 1 don’t include some of the more con...

By Megan Wehring   KYLE — More roundabouts could be making their way to city Kyle.   With a 6-1 vote, the Kyle City Council approved an ordinance on first reading last week that would require the consideration of implementing roundabouts in certain intersections. All roundabouts must also be designe...

This year’s 28th Annual Friends Foundation Fundraiser will be a hybrid event with Gold Ticket sales and an online auction, as well as a traditional in-person barbeque fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Salt Lick Pavilion with fellowship, games and live music by the Hot Texas Swing Band. A...

Refusing to submit to peaceful eviction from the Lone Star Republic, the Cherokee warriors stood their ground on July 16, 1839 against the advancing Texans and thereby ensured a bloody day of reckoning for the Civilized Tribe. The tide of public opinion had shifted ominously against the Cherokees si...

By Megan Wehring   Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright will continue leading Hays CISD until June 2026.   The Hays CISD Board of Trustees agreed to employ Wright on a twelve-month annual basis from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026. The district will now pay the superintendent a salary of $334,000 per year —...

By Sahar Chmais   Limiting campaign contributions for state officials and state candidates is the goal set by State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood). House Bill 121, introduced by Zwiener, proposes to limit contributions to $5,000 per election, per individual, and $10,000 per election, per political ...

by David White T he activity of camping may seem like a concept that’s been around forever. But in the years following the birth of our nation, early American pioneers had little desire to “rough it.” But as those pioneers turned into established citizens thriving enough to live a comfortable, moder...

It’s an old dream of mine and I just may do it: Buy a travel trailer and live on the American road for weeks at a time. Recreational vehicle living is a growing trend, particularly for younger people, who, post-Covid, prefer to work at home instead of commuting to their company’s office building. Th...

By Brittany Anderson   Two House Bills were filed by Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) to provide grants for local infrastructure and ensure resilience in the face of future severe weather events.  In response to February’s harsh winter storm, Uri, Zwiener filed House Bills 236 and 242 on July 12, whi...

La Verde and Cultural Trail Groundbreaking & Street Fair Enjoy an evening of fun and learning at the La Verde and Cultural Trail Groundbreaking & Street Fair. Food trucks, live music, and interactive art are just a few of the festivities that will be held. Hosted by the city of Kyle, this event is t...