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Hays CISD designates ‘hazardous’ traffic areas, but parents concerned over road near high school
The Hays Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees approved its list of hazardous traffic zones so it can receive additional funding from the state for students to access bus services. There are around 2,500 students in the district living in hazardous traffic areas, according to the board.
Lake Travis superintendent: District wraps up successful school year, preps for challenges
On Friday, May 24, the 2023-2024 school year officially came to a close. I am astounded by how quickly we got to this point. But more importantly, I am grateful to our parents and the Lake Travis community for their partnership with and support of our amazing district throughout the past year. So much has happened during the past nine months. Both inside and outside the classroom, it has been another stellar year across our school district.
Bastrop ISD seeks to offset social worker staff reduction with additional interns
Following a reduction in social worker staff, Bastrop ISD seeks to increase clinical experience internship opportunities within district schools. (Courtesy Chris White) An affiliation agreement between Bastrop ISD and Angelo State University will allow master’s of social work students to gain clinical experience at schools within the district as interns.
Haralson looks to build Lady Rattlers into district contender
, New head coach Cooper Haralson will take over the Lady Rattler basketball program going into the 2024-2025 season. After being an assistant coach for the past two seasons, Haralson is ready to lead the Lady Rattlers. “I am excited about the opportunity,” Haralson said. “I’ve been the head coach before at a couple of places, but I’ve been a part of the girls basketball program for a couple of years now. I’ve built really good relationships, understand the girls and what they need. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a part of the program and have the...
Austin's historic Palm School is still empty. What will it become?
Members of East Austin’s long-standing Mexican American community will have a say in the redevelopment of the historic Palm School. On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court agreed on a list of residents and partner organizations that will have a seat on the site’s steering committee and propose concept plans for the downtown...
Lockhart ISD approves raises for upcoming school year as other Texas school districts make cuts
LOCKHART, Texas — As schools in Texas work to solve budget deficits for the upcoming school year, one school district is pivoting in the other direction. Lockhart ISD unanimously approved raises on Monday, putting the district closer to its future goal. A raise of up to 4.6% will be...
Dripping Springs Tigers fall short to New Braunfels Unicorns in Game 3 of Area playoffs
DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Saturday, May 11, the Dripping Springs Tigers Varsity Baseball team traveled to Johnson High School in Buda as a neutral site for the third game in the UIL 6A playoffs against the New Braunfels High School Unicorns. The final score was Unicorns 7, Tigers 6. The Tigers scored four runs in the first inning and the Unicorns chipped away on the Tigers' lead. The Unicorns took the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning and after seven regular innings of play, the score was tied at 6. The Tigers were unable to score in the top of the eighth inning and in the bottom of that inning, the Unicorns rallied to have a runner on third. The referee called a balk on the Tiger's pitcher and the Unicorns runner on third scored, leaving the Unicorns to win 7-6. The fans were stunned by the call and Unicorns celebrated their victory. For the first game of the playoffs, the Tigers traveled to New Braunfels High School on Thursday, May 9. The Tigers dropped game one after a lengthy lightning delay; the final score was Unicorns 1, Tigers 0. Game two was played at Tiger Stadium with a large home crowd cheering the team on. Tiger pitcher Cooper Rummel threw a complete game, gave up one hit and had eight strikeouts. The final score was Tigers 4, Unicorns 0. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 25-11. The Tigers have seven seniors and will return a large group of underclassmen.
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