Water war boils back up: Legislation may roll back groundwater protections

Dripping Springs, News

March 29, 2017

The fight over Hays County groundwater is bubbling once again after legislation in the 85th Texas Legislature has drawn the ire of a local state representative.

At the center of the controversy is the 5,000-acre Needmore Ranch, located near Wimberley and owned by south Texas beer distributor Greg LaMantia.

The property is within the jurisdiction of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. The latter was added as a resul...

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Suspects arrested for slew of burglaries

HAYS COUNTY — In a joint investigation with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Kyle Police Department, four suspects have been arrested for mult...

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18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal overdose case

KYLE — The Kyle Police Department and San Marcos Police Department arrest Jubenal Flores Sanchez, 18, of Hays County in connection with a fatal fentan...

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Kyle approves $2M in federal funds for water project

KYLE — In an effort to meet the demands of growth and recycle water resources, Kyle City Council unanimously voted to approve $2 million for the water...

February 28, 2023

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Buda moves to Stage 2 drought

Staff Report BUDA — The city of Buda implemented “Stage 2” drought conservation measures as of Monday, Nov 7. The move to Stage 2 re...

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Hays County, News

MileStone development raises environmental concerns

By Brittany Anderson HAYS — Residents of the city of Hays pride their home on being a “little piece of heaven on Earth,” but a poten...

November 2, 2022

Community, News

BSEACD director steps down after 24 years

Staff Report Craig Smith, director of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD), stepped down after 24 years of service last F...

October 26, 2022

Dripping Springs, News

Teen dies in fatal crash in Dripping Springs

By Staff Report

March 2, 2023

DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Monday, Feb. 27 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to a fatal crash involvin...

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QuikTrip armed robbery suspects sought

February 28, 2023

BUDA — Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies are requesting assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery in Buda. On Jan. 31 at...

Buda, Community...

HYBSA holds opening ceremonies

By By Brittany Anderson [email protected]

March 8, 2023

More than 600 kids set to play in spring season BUDA — What began as a baseball field design drawn on a napkin has since transformed into one of Hays ...

Community, Kyle...

The face behind the bookshelves

March 15, 2023

'We are here to serve' KYLE — Books can be a comfort when craving an escape from reality. For Colleen Tierney, a combination of serving her community ...

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SMPD searches for hit-and-run suspect

By Staff Report

March 3, 2023

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Police Department is asking the public for any leads in identifying a person suspected to be involved in a hit-and-run col...

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