Google Play App Store
Login
Subscribe
Hays Free Press
  • News
    • Buda
    • Kyle
    • Dripping Springs
    • Wimberley
    • Hays County
    • Community
    • Business
  • Sports
    • Hays Hawks
    • Lehman Lobos
    • Dripping Springs Tigers
    • Wimberley Texans
    • Johnson Jaguars
  • Opinions
    • Columns
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Editorials
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds
    • Browse Listings
    • Add listing
    • Public Notices
  • Current Issue
    • Special Editions
    • Archives
  • Contact Us
    • Subscribe
    • Rack Locations
    • News
      • Buda
      • Kyle
      • Dripping Springs
      • Wimberley
      • Hays County
      • Community
      • Business
    • Sports
      • Hays Hawks
      • Lehman Lobos
      • Dripping Springs Tigers
      • Wimberley Texans
      • Johnson Jaguars
    • Opinions
      • Columns
      • Letters to the Editor
      • Editorials
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Browse Listings
      • Add listing
      • Public Notices
    • Current Issue
      • Special Editions
      • Archives
    • Contact Us
      • Subscribe
      • Rack Locations
Smith to retire from Congress
Hays County, News
Moses Leos III, on November 2, 2017
Smith to retire from Congress

After 30 years in office, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) announced last week he will not seek re-election after his Congressional term ends in 2018, according to a letter written to constituents.

Smith serves as the representative of the U.S. 21st Congressional District, which includes parts of Driftwood, Buda, Kyle and Mountain City.

“For several reasons, this seems like a good time to pass on the privilege of representing the 21st District to someone else,” Smith wrote.

Smith,...

Related Posts
News
Voter Information 2018
Below are articles and informational pieces to help inform your voting decisions on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 6. On Election Day, registered voters m...
November 1, 2018
Election Day Polling Locations by Precinct
News
Election Day Polling Locations by Precinct
Below is a list of Election Day voting sites by precinct in Hays County. A reminder – on Election Day, registered voters must vote in their desi...
November 1, 2018
Water, schools top public forum
News
Water, schools top public forum
Water issues, school safety and education reform were topics tackled by a pair of Democratic candidates vying for state offices during a June 30 forum...
July 11, 2018
Tell Congress newsprint tariffs threaten your paper … and you
Editorials, Opinions
Tell Congress newsprint tariffs threaten your paper … and you
Do you rely on your local newspaper to keep up with how your tax dollars are being spent? If so, tell your congressman you don’t want a new tari...
June 13, 2018
Zwiener leads in tight race for State House District 45
Hays County, News
Zwiener leads in tight race for State House District 45
9:56 p.m. Unofficial election results show Erin Zwiener claimed the Democratic nomination for State House District 45. With all precincts now reportin...
May 22, 2018
DSISD bond recount approved
Dripping Springs, News
DSISD bond recount approved
By Exsar Arguello The fight over Dripping Springs $132 million bond package may not be over just yet. On May 14, the Citizens for Excellent Education ...
May 17, 2018
Most Read
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Breaking News, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
Breaking News, Hays County, News, ...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
By Brittany Kelley 
April 25, 2025
SAN MARCOS   — Following an inmate who claimed she was a victim of sexual misconduct, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested corrections officer Jo...
e-Edition
Read Hays Free Press
e-Edition
Read News-Dispatch
ePaper
google_play
app_store
Hays Free Press

haysfreepress.com
113 W. Center St.
Kyle, Texas 78640
Phone: 512-268-7862
Email: news@haysfreepress.com

Stay tuned with us

Copyright © Barton Publications. All rights reserved.