Editor’s note – Over the past week, the Hays CISD community has mourned the loss of Delvin John “Red” Simon, who passed away at the age of 91 at his home. Simon, who was the owner of Red Simon Ford in San Marcos for many years, is remembered as an integral cog in creating what today is Hays CISD. Be...

n instrumental figure in the creation of what today is Hays Consolidated Independent School District has passed away. Delvin James “Red” Simon, 92, of Kyle, passed away of natural causes at his home, according to sources close to the family. Simon, whose namesake was bestowed on Simon Middle School ...

ongtime resident Delvin J. “Red” Simon remembers when the eight miles between what were the Buda and Kyle High campuses wasn’t nearly enough separation.  Sure, Buda and Kyle High students and supporters expressed pleasantries when they passed each other on the street back in the day. When it came ti...