Hays CISD is seeking financial support to provide safety equipment to campuses in the event of an emergency.

The details: HCISD officials approved the application for an Active Attack Response Equipment Grant through the Office of the Governor at a Feb. 17 meeting.

This grant would fund safety equipment required by House Bill 33, which took effect Sept. 1 and directs schools and law enforcement agencies to plan for a variety of emergencies, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

According to the grant listing, the Public Safety Office expects to allocate $15 million to the grants in FY 2027. Due to limited funds, the PSO will evaluate applications based on the number of officers and the cost per equipment set.

The big picture: If awarded, the grant would provide one breaching tool and rifle-rated shield per campus.

The Texas Education Agency provides a breakdown of additional HB 33 requirements, which include emergency operation plans, law enforcement training on incident response and safety reviews of new or updated facilities.

What's next: Grants will be awarded in the spring.

Buda residents seeking a new way to stay active and build community can now book classes at Atlas Jiu-Jitsu.

The big picture: Founded by Edward “Scissorhands” Anthony in 2011, Atlas is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy with five locations across the country. Since 2014, Buda local and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jim “Yeti” Niemie has trained with Anthony. Now, Yeti is the co-leader and owner behind the newest location.

What they offer: Atlas offers adult and children's classes for kids four and older, focused on confidence, discipline, fitness and community, according to a news release.

What they’re saying: “The people who train at Atlas Jiu Jitsu are not only a part of a team, but also a family,” Niemie said in the news release. “I am extremely proud and excited to bring Atlas Jiu Jitsu to Buda and to the community I’m proud to call home.”

• Opened Jan. 5
• 2581 South Loop 4, Unit 525, Buda

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