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Thursday, Oct 31

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

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SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road bond placed on the Nov. 5, 2024, election ballot.

Wednesday, Oct 30

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The King Family celebrates Halloween for their 18th year

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Located in Kyle, Milburn “Bubba” and Rhonda King have been hosting a Halloween display and haunted house in their front yard and garage for 18 years. Every year, they add to their display and invite everyone to come and visit, leading up…

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Child receives custom costume

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DRIPPING SPRINGS — In partnership with Flying Fish Swim Academy and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Transition Hope (CPATH), The Innovation Treehouse delivered a custom-made Mario Kart-themed Halloween costume to a Dripping Springs family.

Dripping Springs attorney selected as Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair

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DRIPPING SPRINGS— Milena Christopher of Dripping Springs has been selected as one of 40 individuals to serve as a 2024-25 Texas Bar Foundation nominating chair.

Sports club to open in Dripping Springs in 2027

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DRIPPING SPRINGS — Opening in the Headwaters area of Dripping Springs at the intersection of Highway 290 and Canyonwood Road in mid-2027, the Dripping Springs Sports Club held its launch event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Deep Eddy Vodka…

Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

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WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh start at Danforth Junior High School in Wimberley ISD. Less than a month later, his world was…

A new chapter for regional growth: Greater San Marcos Partnership rebrands

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SAN MARCOS — After more than a decade as a cornerstone of regional progress, the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) has embraced a fresh identity: the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP). The organization, which has…

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Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks public input on Regional Safety Action Plan

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AUSTIN — The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is collecting input from the community through an online open house for its Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP), which is geared to enhance roadway safety in Bastrop,…

Kyle seniors celebrate 51st wedding anniversary

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KYLE — Maxcyne and Daniel "Dan" Daughdrill, residents of The Philomena Senior Living, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary surrounded by fellow residents and staff at the facility in September.

Nonprofit garners $23.2M for land conservation

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AUSTIN — Organized by the Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), a coalition of 27 regional partners has secured $23.2 million in federal funding and set a goal of preserving 7,500 acres in primarily rural areas. This is the largest single…

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Wimberley Lady Texans win three straight sets against Bandera

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Wimberley High school junior Addison Parks (No. 15) goes up to block a shot by Bandera High School’s Pyper Barnard (No. 1) on Friday, Oct. 25. The Lady Texans (35-3 overall, 8-1 district) won in three straight sets 25-12, 25-10, 25-19.…

Wimberley Texans serve up tough battle in UIL State Team Tennis

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Following the tough 8-10 loss against Canyon Randall, WHS head tennis coach Brett Robbins stated, “I hope first and foremost everyone is proud of how far they have come this year. It is never easy to make it to the state tournament. I hope…

Hays loses to Anderson, falls to 6th in district

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On Friday, Oct. 25, the Hays High School football team traveled to House Park Stadium to take on the Anderson High School Trojans. The Hawks fell to the Trojans, with a final score of 42-26, bringing Hays to sixth in the district.

Wimberley earns 59-10 win over Gonzales

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WIMBERLEY — The Wimberley High School Texans football team took the opening kickoff against visiting Gonzales High School and on fourth and 15, settled for a 35-yard Bo Holman field

Dripping Springs Tigers secure 49-17 win over Del Valle

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Tiger Chris Gustafson (No. 20) blocks for John Lamoglia (No. 42), who stepped in front of the Cardinals’ receiver for an interception, a 30-yard return for a pick six during the Friday, Oct. 25 away game against Del Valle High School. The…

Lady Tigers clinch district volleyball championship

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DEL VALLE — The state-ranked Dripping Springs Lady Tigers overpowered the Del Valle High School Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 25, with 25-22, 25-16 and 25-14 as the final scores.

Monday, Oct 28

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement.

Friday, Oct 25

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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

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KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkway in Kyle.

Thursday, Oct 24

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Kyle Police Department arrests 20-year-old in connection with fentanyl poisoning

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KYLE — The Kyle Police Department arrested Isaac Arroyos, 20, of San Marcos in connection with the fentanyl poisoning death of 19-year-old Edgard Escobar.

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Hays CISD adjusts rezoning, Ramage, Science Hall schools

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KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementary School in fall 2025.

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Renken Dentistry celebrates ribbon cutting in Dripping Springs

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DRIPPING SPRINGS –Renken Dentistry announced the grand opening of its newest location at the Shops of Ledgestone, serving the growing community around Belterra and Dripping Springs.

JuiceLand reopens at Belterra in Dripping Springs

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JuiceLand employees cut the ribbon at 165 Hargraves Drive, Suite P300, at Belterra in Dripping Springs. According to the company, “the beloved Texas smoothie chain founded in 2011, is over-the-moon to be back in Belterra! After a brief…

Dripping Springs hosts 10th Annual Songwriters Festival

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Emily Barnes, based in Colorado, started her set at the 10th Annual Songwriters Festival in Dripping Springs by saying she doesn’t really play the piano. From the first note, and sound of her melodic voice, she had the outdoor crowd at the…

Alexis Pointe holds pumpkin painting contest

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The winners of the annual Great Pumpkin Contest held at Alexis Pointe of Wimberley Senior Living on Oct. 7 pose for a photo. Janis Walner, left, got third place, Mary Stucki got first and Carole Malone got second.

Mary Jane Hetrick named Texas Association of School Boards’ first vice president

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DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) announced, at the 2024 Delegate Assembly in San Antonio, that Dripping Springs ISD Board Vice President Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick has been named a 2024-25 officer for the Texas…

Hell Country Haunt runs in October in Dripping Springs

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Some of the scare actors and volunteers for Hell Country Productions’ Outbreak haunted house pose for a picture prior to opening. The haunted house, located at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, will be open every Friday and Saturday for the…

Wednesday, Oct 23

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Wimberley ISD Superintendent discusses State of the District

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WIMBERLEY — On Oct. 16, the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Wimberley ISD State of the District luncheon, where Superintendent Dr. Greg Bonewald spoke on recent achievements and statistics.