By Anita Miller KYLE — A local attorney has uncovered what he characterized as a “clearly documented violation” of the Open Meetings Act regarding the vote over the summer by the Kyle City Council to rename a portion of a city street “Fajita Drive.” Chevo Pastrano said his open records request to th...

By Megan Wehring  KYLE — Transparency is important in a community. The city of Kyle recently launched a virtual module for the public to view status updates on city projects.  Residents have expressed a need for more communication between the city government and the community, according to Samantha ...

              Dripping Springs – Corridor Title announced key milestones as it celebrated its 10th anniversary, taking this opportunity to underline its long-term commitment to Dripping Springs, as well as the Central Texas Region.     “My colleagues and I are extremely excited to celebrate our firs...

(This letter has been edited because it went over the 475 word limit.) I have spoken to Lisa Prewitt at length, and I like her.  I trust her.  She is the real deal.  She isn’t someone trying to placate our local environmental community to further her own candidacy, but someone who would bring a broa...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of issues into focus. There has been so much disruption and fear surrounding the Coronavirus. Kids were out of school, businesses were shuttered and some could not survive the extended closures. People were not allowed to attend worship services for months whi...

By Megan Wehring  HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — Teachers have a greater responsibility this year when it comes to teaching both virtual and in-person students. Some are learning alongside the students to ensure they are well-versed in the technology.  The Hays CISD Board of Trustee...

  Staff report Citing benefits including preparedness and saving money, the Hays County Commissioners Court on Tuesday declared Oct. 30 “Weatherization Day.” The proclamation touted the Combined Community Action Inc. Weatherization Program, which provides economic assistance for low income household...

Staff Report Hays County deputies and Buda police fired on a vehicle that fled a traffic stop during the afternoon rush hour on Monday. No officers were harmed and the unnamed suspect is recovering at.a local hospital. It all started aorund 5:15 p.m. Monday when a deputy spotted a vehicle traveling ...

Sahar Chmais   In the height of election season, it is important for constituents to understand their voting environment. In the 2020 race, there is a very noticeable pattern seen across the state – nearly 17 million Texans are excited to vote , an unusually high number.   “What we are seeing is peo...

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez to headline Common Experience insight series SAN MARCOS – U.S. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez will headline Texas State University's Common Experience Insight Series with a YouTube Livestream at 6 p.m. Oct. 20. The event is free and open to the public, althou...