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Kyle pays Sellers $179k in ‘special separation benefit’
Kyle pays Sellers $179k in ‘special separation benefit’
KYLE — Following former city manager Scott Sellers’ resignation effective Sept. 6, 2022, the city agreed to pay the former employee with a “special separation benefit,” which consists of a ... 01/11/2023 10:40 PM
Buda council receives update on license plate cameras
Buda council receives update on license plate cameras
By Brittany Anderson [email protected] BUDA — Several months after the installation approval, Buda City Council received an update on the status of automatic license plate reader cameras.  The update, requested by council member ... 01/11/2023 10:30 PM
Kyle addresses ‘historic’ drought
Kyle addresses ‘historic’ drought
KYLE — For the first time in 15 years, the city of Kyle is utilizing unique methods to ensure residents and businesses have adequate water available. In December, city council signed an interlocal agreement ... 01/11/2023 10:20 PM
South Hays Fire ready to hire paid responders
South Hays Fire ready to hire paid responders
By Megan Wehring [email protected]  HAYS COUNTY – Population growth and staffing shortages have led South Hays Fire Department to convert from an all-volunteer to combination agency — the last of its kind in the county to do ... 01/11/2023 10:10 PM
Dreamland closed to undergo changes
Dreamland closed to undergo changes
Pickleball, private events still open By Brittany Anderson DRIPPING SPRINGS — Several notable amenities at Dreamland, located at 2770 U.S. 290 in Dripping Springs, are closed to the public beginning this month in order for the venue to undergo ... 01/11/2023 09:50 PM
Empowering women on both sides of border
Empowering women on both sides of border
By Amira Van Leeuwen [email protected] DRIPPING SPRINGS — Yazmin Castaneda worked hard to build her career in corporate America until she was burnt out and yearning to do something different that she was truly passionate about. “I ... 01/11/2023 09:40 PM
Dripping Springs sets legislative priorities for 2023
Dripping Springs sets legislative priorities for 2023
By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS – The new year is officially underway and leaders in Dripping Springs are looking at their legislative priorities.  On Jan. 3, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved a resolution to ... 01/11/2023 09:30 PM
Fentanyl awareness billboard comes to life
Fentanyl awareness billboard comes to life
In 2022, four Hays CISD students died from fentanyl poisoning. In the months since, the families of Noah Rodriguez, Kevin McConville and Garrett Garcia (pictured above) have worked to educate the community on the dangers of this illicit drug. A ... 01/11/2023 09:20 PM
Fentanyl awareness billboard comes to life
Fentanyl awareness billboard comes to life
In 2022, four Hays CISD students died from fentanyl poisoning. In the months since, the families of Noah Rodriguez, Kevin McConville and Garrett Garcia (pictured above) have worked to educate the community on the dangers of this illicit drug. A ... 01/11/2023 09:20 PM
Hays County provides update on body cam footage
Hays County provides update on body cam footage
By Natalie Frels [email protected] HAYS COUNTY — Hays County recently issued a statement regarding the in-custody death of Joshua Wright at the hands of Hays County Jail Corrections Officer Isaiah Garcia, specifically regarding the ... 01/11/2023 09:10 PM
Council deliberates TNR policy
Council deliberates TNR policy
‘We don’t want our taxpayer dollars and donations spent on killing animals, but truly, instead, to help them’ By Amira Van Leeuwen [email protected] KYLE — After receiving a presentation on the benefits of ... 01/11/2023 09:00 PM
Kyle considers fourth TIRZ for Limestone Creek
Kyle considers fourth TIRZ for Limestone Creek
Public hearing to be held on proposal By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — On Jan. 3, Kyle City Council approved a resolution to hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 at city hall, located at 100 W. Center St., related to the creation of a fourth ... 01/11/2023 09:00 PM
14-year-old found deceased, causes pending
14-year-old found deceased, causes pending
Staff Report SAN MARCOS — San Marcos Police and the Criminal Investigation Division are examining the death of a 14-year-old girl after she was found unconscious in her bedroom at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 3. The family was instructed ... 01/09/2023 11:11 PM
Arrest warrant issued for DSISD custodian for alleged sexual encounters with student
Arrest warrant issued for DSISD custodian for alleged sexual encounters with student
Correction: The story initially identified the Dripping Springs ISD employee as a teacher; the employee was a custodian.  DRIPPING SPRINGS — An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Dripping Springs ISD custodian after multiple ... 01/05/2023 11:42 PM
Buda celebrates with hot cocoa, pajamas, Santa
Buda celebrates with hot cocoa, pajamas, Santa
The Buda Destination Services Department hosted Cocoa Jingle on Dec. 21 in downtown Buda. 01/04/2023 11:10 PM
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