Hays County Livestock Show Ambassador Hayden Lugo sports ribbons won during the opening ceremony. (photo by David Wilson) The 2018 Hays County Youth Livestock Show and Expo officially kicked off Jan. 13 with the annual opening ceremonies and horse show, which were all held in Dripping Springs. The e...

rom an early age, Dripping Springs senior and Kansas native Grace Baxter was immersed in the agriculture lifestyle. Her father, who had grown up in Kansas, showed steers and heifers in 4H, much like his brothers before him. Many of her babysitters growing up were also a part of the local 4H program....