By Sahar Chmais Numbers can be deceiving. The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) observed this bitter truth during the heights of the pandemic that silenced the voice of many abuse victims. At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the number of people seeking housing and other help from the HCWC ...

by Anita Miller Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Alex Villalobos both pointed to their experience during a League of Women Voters forum Oct. 6, though both expressed significant differences in how they would go about managing a ...

The Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch asked our two candidates for 453rd District Court Judge the following questions. Here’s what they had to say. Sherri Tibbe (D) Candidate for 453rd District Court Judge Q: What is the biggest issue facing Hays County district courts and how would you work to resolve ...

By Anita Miller During their League of Women Voters candidate forum on Oct. 6, District 45 State Rep. Erin Zwiener, a Democrat, pointed to her record during her first legislative term and what she would do if re-elected. Republican Carrie Isaac, challenging Zwiener for the seat, relied on themes of ...

The Truth response to 9/30 letter from Renee Hill I too am a “concerned and fed up American” who wants our country to remain free, but contrary to Renee Hill’s unfounded conspiracy theories about “The Deep State,” my husband and I are doing all we can to save our country from Trump’s administration ...

by Jim Camp This 2020 election offers “Hays Co. Proposition A”: an opportunity for voters to create new parks, protect open spaces, and preserve natural areas. At haysparksforpeople.com you can find out more about this bond for sixteen parks and open space projects. By voting for Proposition A, Hays...

Proposition A: Parks and Open Space Bonds This provides for $75 million in water quality protection lands, open space, parks and trails across Hays County. The county has used past park bond money well, and this package is recommended by a citizen committee. Outside financial analysts say the county...

The line was around the block on the first day of early voting at Kyle City Hall Tuesday. Hays County voters can cast early ballots through the end of next week at any of the county’s voting centers.

by Anita Miller DRIPPING SPRINGS – “So should I take my mask off so folks can see I’m a smiling guy?” Jared West, owner and proprietor of Dripping Wet’ Car Wash and detailing, is only kidding, as his mask shows a smiling face. Cradled in his arm is his business’ official mascot, 13-year-old Zero, a ...

Staff report DRIPPING SPRINGS —Citing threats to the existing water supply posed by a contract proposed by Electro Purification (EP), the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation (DSWSP) on Oct. 12 rejected a wholesale water contract with the company. There was not a vote or formal action but the t...