The Barton Middle School community has dedicated the campus’ field scoreboard to Coach Michael Russo who passed away earlier this year. The community raised more than $18,000 to make this tribute possible. Russo was a part of the Barton Middle School family since 2008, and was a much-loved figure on...

By Andy Sevilla Counselors and staff were available Tuesday at Barton Middle School to help students mourn the loss of an eighth grade teacher and coach, Michael Russo.  Russo died Monday afternoon after a short illness, according to Hays CISD officials, though no further details surrounding his con...