“Big D,” a popular fixture on the front page of the Dallas Morning News for nearly a quarter of century, appeared in print for the last time on Nov. 13, 1975. One winter night in 1952, Paul Crume came home from work and announced to his wife Marion, “They’ve asked me to start writing a new column.” ...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is planning for improvements to Hillside Terrace to improve mobility, safety and connectivity. The county invites the public to learn about and participate in a Virtual Open House for the Hillside Terrace Improvements project. The online open house, managed by ...

The Texas Department of Transportation will host a virtual public scoping meeting to gather input on proposed improvements on I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. The $4.9 billion improvement project, known as the I-35 Capital Express Central project, proposes adding two nontolled man...

Staff Report Some locations of Trudy’s Mexican restaurants, which filed for bankruptcy over the summer, have been purchased by the Hargett Hunter Capital Management equity firm, the Austin Business Journal is reporting. The location on Lone Star Boulevard in Dripping Springs, that closed in 2019, wa...

The other day I noticed my wrist was hurting. I first thought it was the inevitable arthritis that comes with old age. Then I remembered that Goldie, my six-year-old Catahoula mix puppy, was the reason for my ailing wrist. My dog is strong, and when she sees a rabbit or squirrel she wants to chase, ...

This is not fake news. Donald Trump does not run the country. You say he never did. You say the Constitution does. Ah, but he was prepared to show you differently. When he was impeached, Republicans in the U.S. Senate told him he could. All but one of them barely flexed an eyebrow over his illegal a...

My Dad died in February 2020. He decided he was no longer going to take his medicine, which was painfully extending his life; the end came quickly and peacefully with family around him. It’s been a tough 2020, so I am glad he went before all of the chaos of this year ensued. This is the first Vetera...

Staff Report On Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:37 p.m., Kyle police were dispatched to a call about shots fired at the Oaks of Kyle, 200 Philomena Dr. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses said th...

by Sahar Chmais The 87th Legislative Session might be more challenging than years prior due to the financial setbacks of COVID-19, but State Senator Judith Zaffirini and Texas House Representative for District 45 Erin Zwiener are taking quick actions and pre-filed bills as early as possible. There a...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – An investigation by the Hays County Fire Marshal and Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) led to the arrest of 32-year-old Kirill O. Belchenko of the unincorporated area of Hays County between Wimberley and San Marcos, on three counts of Felony 2 Arson. He was arrested Sept...