HAYS COUNTY  — Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees are spreading cheer this holiday season by donating 750 toys to local organizations. During this annual program, the co-op asked its employees to give a toy, bicycle or scooter to make a child’s spirit bright during the holidays. The gifts are...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Christmas is a time for cherishing special moments and celebrating with loved ones, furry friends included. Erynn Lamoreaux has made it easier to include pets in decorating, without them tearing down the tree, by providing portraits of them on ornaments. Lamoreaux started her smal...

BUDA — Each December, Buda residents of all ages hop off of the school bus shuttle to be greeted by Christmas joy — the Buda Trail of Lights. Filled with unique displays and thousands of lights, the annual event is a tradition for families in the area. In 2009, former Buda City Council member Cathy ...

BUDA — Christmas looks different for everyone. Some celebrate at home with their families, putting up lights and baking treats, while others work long shifts as nurses, doctors and first responders. Many children around the globe spend it alone, with little celebration, in orphanages. Volunteers at ...

In the past few years, the neighbors on McGarity Street in Plum Creek in Kyle have gotten to be known for going all out on Christmas decorations and in the past two years neighbor Robert Helm has made his home an annual tradition. His house has become known as the Gingerbread House and he invites Sa...

By Megan Wehring KYLE — Santa will be visiting Kyle neighborhoods before Christmas. The Kyle Police Department (KPD) will be partnering with the Kyle Parks & Recreation Department to host Santa rides this year. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 13 through Dec. 15, families will be able to wave and see S...

By Megan Wehring KYLE — Santa will not be making his appearance on a fire truck this year in Kyle. The Kyle Fire Department (KFD) will not be conducting its neighborhood Santa rides this year because of staffing issues, increased overtime hours and burnout. This will be the second year in a row that...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — Downtown Kyle was merry and bright as the city kicked off the holiday season on Dec. 1 at Mary Kyle Hartson Park. Santa flipped the light switch to reveal an illuminated wonderland across the park with giant, lighted displays and light-wrapped trees to hundreds of residen...