EDUCATION
The school year will finish out as scheduled in San Marcos CISD on May 26 with high-alert police presence following the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde CISD. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
UPDATE: San Marcos CISD to finish school year as scheduled with high-alert police presence; Hays CISD superintendent offers resources for families
Kristina Salazar has been named the new principal of Hays High School for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Kristina Salazar of Austin ISD named principal of Hays High School
The Hays CISD board of trustees meets at the Historic Buda Campus located at 300 San Marcos St., Buda. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hays CISD approves early release of new positions, stipends ahead of June budgeting sessions
SMCISD had 877 unfilled absences in January, only about 30 fewer than in Hays CISD, even though SMCISD has fewer than half the amount of HCISD students. (Graphics by Rachal Russell/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Marcos CISD tackles staffing shortages
Hays CISD held elections for a $115 million bond and board of trustees districts 4 and 5 May 7. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Election results show Hays CISD bond Prop A passes; Severance, Orosco elected to school board
Election day for the May election occurred on May 7. (Courtesy Pexels)
Election results show Shanks likely winner in San Marcos CISD District 4 race
Election day for the May election occurred on May 7. (Courtesy Pexels)
Early voting results show Brian Shanks leads District 4 race for San Marcos CISD board
Hays CISD held elections for a $115 million bond and board of trustees districts 4 and 5 May 7. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Early voting results show Severance, Orosco ahead in Hays CISD; HCISD Bond Prop A virtually a dead heat
NewQuest Properties announced plans May 2 for a 1,080-acre residential community in Plantersville at FM 1774 and Hwy. 105. (Courtesy NewQuest Properties)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 1,080-acre community to be developed at FM 1774, Hwy. 105 in Plantersville; Pflugerville ISD facing financial woes due to property values and more top news
Texas State University and Austin Community College have joined the Aspen Institute Transfer Student Success and Equity Initiative. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Community College, Texas State University join equity initiative
The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD sued by building company after alleging 'poor workmanship' on future fine arts center; Mighty Fine Burgers provides updates on upcoming locations south of Austin and more top news
The learning loss associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting the board to reconsider the curriculum policy. (Courtesy San Marcos CISD)
SMCISD board discusses 8th grade algebra 1 requirement
Hays CISD approved a 7% raise for all employees for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
Hays CISD approves 7% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees for 2022-23 school year
According to ownership, the company first opened the new location this February and held a grand opening in mid-March. (Courtesy of Plano Antique Mall)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano Antique Mall relocates to new west-side location; Local Table relocating to a larger space in Katy area and more top news
Kelly R. Damphousse has been confirmed as Texas State University's next president. (Courtesy Texas State University System)
Kelly R. Damphousse confirmed as next president of Texas State University
Magnolia Village is a 60-acre mixed-use development proposed at FM 1488 and Spur 149 in Magnolia. (Rendering courtesy Gulf Coast Commercial Group)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Construction to start on Magnolia Village retail center May 2; Stranger Things Store to open in Grapevine Mills and more top news
Early voting will run from April 25 through May 3, and election day is May 7. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Q&A: Get to know who is running for the Hays CISD board of trustees ahead of May 7 election
Lance Moffett (left) and David Pierce have been appointed to director of athletics and deputy academic officer, respectively. (Courtesy Hays CISD)
Hays CISD appoints new director of athletics, deputy academic officer April 18
The race for the District 4 spot garnered two contenders. (Courtesy San Marcos CISD)
Q&A: Get to know who is running for the San Marcos CISD board of trustees ahead of May 7 election