Staff report The Buda United Methodist Church is celebrating its 140th anniversary , and the Hays County Commissioners court honored that wlth a proclamation honoring its long history of worship and service to the community. According to the proclamation, the precursor of the current church was th...

by Sahar Chmais Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offered a reward of up to $1 million last week to incentivize people to come forth with any voter fraud information. But there has not been an outcry over voter fraud in Texas; Hays County even created an example of a smooth election year. Both Republican a...

By Megan Wehring KYLE — But first, coffee. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Kyle City Council approved construction for  Dutch Bros Coffee facility along the east side of Interstate Highway 35, just north of Kohler’s Crossing. Additional parking spaces to accommodate the drive-thru and pick-up only business mod...

by Sahar Chmais As the holidays make their way, it is inevitable that families and friends will gather. Getting together is not ideal as COVID-19 infections spread more rapidly all over the U.S. and in Hays County, but if people will be together, there are tips on how to better implement it. Hays Co...

by Tom Emery Each year just before Thanksgiving, the President ceremoniously pardons a turkey, a light-hearted moment in his otherwise grueling schedule. The tradition is traced to Abraham Lincoln, who wrote a pardon at the behest of his youngest son, Tad, in 1863. Though the origin is debated, many...

Determined to succeed where his predecessor had failed, Texas Ranger Capt. Lee Hall arrested King Fisher on five counts of murder on Nov. 19, 1877. Had the smartest outlaw in the Lone Star State finally run out of luck? Seven years earlier, Fisher entered the state penitentiary to do a five-year str...

KYLE — While the holidays are quickly approaching, the Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for the Red Kettle Campaign in the Hays County area. Red kettle donations directly impact the local community; every ring is a glimpse of hope for those in need. The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) organiza...

The Wimberley High School girls cross country team finished 3rd as a team at the 4A-Region IV meet in Corpus Christi to qualify for the state meet. Scoring for the team were: Jasmine Cante (22nd overall), Haley Hall (26th), Isabella Franchione (38th), Julia Rennels (44th), and Madison Anderson (46th...

On Nov. 11, seven Dripping Springs High School seniors announced their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Baseball players Brennan Frickel and Cameron O’Banan, basketball player Ally Beck, lacrosse player Charles Hunt, golfer Samantha Miethke, soccer player Charl...

Staff Report Opportunistic defense, paired with consistent offensive play Friday guided the Wimberley Texans to a 27-6 bi-district playoff win over the Smithville Tigers, advancing the team to the second round. Wimberley (9-2) will play Hondo (10-1) in an area round playoff matchup Friday at 7:30 p....