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Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers. Most school districts planned to reopen on Tuesday following the MLK holiday.

January 19

Last week was a big week for Dripping Springs High School, with a total of ten students attaining state recognition at three extracurricular competitions.

Fortis Therapy Center, a physical therapy nonprofit, has opened its first inperson clinic in Frog Pond Business Park.

A stolen truck with a dog inside. A plea for help on Facebook. A chase down Highway 290.

In February the League of Women Voters of Hays County will hold virtual candidate forums for Texas State Senate 25 & Texas State Rep District 45, County Judge, Justices of the Peace Precincts 2 and 5, and County Commissioners 2 and 4. These events can be viewed in live webinars with the candidates or from recordings on the Hays County League website. No registration required; simply click on the link provided below. The event schedule can also be accessed on the lwvhaysco.com site and the Hays League of Women Voters’ Facebook page.

An open letter to those who honk, make gestures, yell, and especially to those mentally-challenged drivers who cross a doubleyellow line to pass while I or anyone else is waiting on oncoming northbound traffic to turn left into our drive at 26120 Ranch Road 12 in Dripping Springs:

Dripping Springs United Methodist Church has announced the date for its 32nd annual Wild Game Dinner.

Morris ‘Buck’ Buckman may be a 101-year-old veteran, but that hasn’t stopped him from staying active.

Orangetheory Fitness celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated Dripping Springs studio last week, co-hosted by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is again extending emergency food benefits this month, with more than $307 million in emergency allocations expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.

The Hays County Women’s Political Caucus (HCWPC) is partnering up with the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) to offer campaign training for women in Hays County who are interested in running for office.