Dolph Briscoe survived a surprisingly strong challenge from Republican Henry Grover on Nov. 7, 1972, but the six-percent showing by the Raza Unida candidate made the Democrat the first Texas governor in 78 years elected without a clear majority of the votes. State law can be confusing when it comes ...

by Anita Miller Unlike most industries, retail that fills an eclectic niche hasn’t changed that much over recent decades, although the habits of some Hays County shoppers have. There are still men who stair down the aisles before Christmas, wondering what to buy. “The guys” used to flood the aisles ...

By Megan Wehring KYLE — Sparring across social media for months, many Kyle residents have been pondering what the new name of West RM 150 (formerly Rebel Drive) should be. Members of the naming committee with the task at hand gave their own perspective of changing the name at its second meeting on T...

Staff Report Dionne Episcopo WIMBERLEY — The discovery of a sleeping suspect inside a vehicle with stolen license plates parked on the Wimberley Square earlier this month has led to one arrest and the recovery of multiple stolen items. Much of that property has now been returned to its rightful owne...

These are preliminary results as of midnight Nov. 3. Hays County Sheriff’s Race Gary Cutler      (R) 53,451  50.97% Alex Villalobos (D) 51,423  49.03% State Representative District 45 Erin Zwiener    (D) 55,279  52.29% Carrie Isaac     (R) 50,440  47.71% Judge 453rd Judicial District David Junkin   ...

Funny Stuff by Jase Graves After watching the daily COVID-19 coverage on CNN, I’ve found that the best way to overcome lingering thoughts of depression, hopelessness and Chris Cuomo is by going on a brisk walk around our neighborhood with my wife. Not only do we get some exercise, but it also gives ...

Did you realize that commercial radio got its start on November 2, 1920 when legendary KDKA in Pittsburgh broadcast the results of the Harding-Cox presidential race? Almost overnight, radio transitioned from domination by ham operators to an actual business with schedules, programming and sponsors. ...

Daniel Richard Cotton The Hays County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating recent thefts of catalytic converters occurring in the San Marcos area. A citizen’s tip identified the suspects as Daniel Richard Cotton, age 37, and Jeremy Gabriel Moore, age 46. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office was able ...

Wimberley Market Days is back this Saturday The Wimberley Lions Club is pleased to announce that Wimberley Market Day will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Wimberley from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wimberley Lions Field. Come out and shop for those one-of-a-kind items, plants and holiday decor. Hundreds...

The city of Buda and the Inspired Minds Art Center (IMAC) were recently presented with a gift in the form of a sculpture by lifetime Buda artist, Steven Harris. The sculpture was dedicated to Buda for the city’s support of the arts and artists in the Buda Community. It was also dedicated to IMAC for...