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Sports physician warns against heat illnesses in athletes

Sports physician warns against heat illnesses in athletes

HAYS COUNTY — As summer comes to an end and school begins, students are preparing to enter the sports season in the ever-climbing temperatures of Central Texas. According to Dr. Leigh Romero, a primary care sports medicine physician at Ascension Seton in Austin, there are 9,000 heat related illnesses reported annually in high school sports and they are the third most common cause of death in athletes. 08/16/2023 08:20 PM

Hays County heads back to school

Hays County heads back to school

08/16/2023 08:10 PM

Kyle City Council considers debt defeasance for the upcoming fiscal year

Kyle City Council considers debt defeasance for the upcoming fiscal year

KYLE — During its July 29 budget meeting, Kyle City Council directed staff to look at the possibility of keeping the property tax rate the same for 2024. At its Aug. 10 special meeting, council was presented with a debt defeasance option. 08/16/2023 08:00 PM

Dripping Springs City Council readdresses Co-Sponsorship Policy

Dripping Springs City Council readdresses Co-Sponsorship Policy

08/09/2023 09:50 PM

Blue Hole Regional Park named Travelers' Choice for 3 consecutive years

Blue Hole Regional Park named Travelers' Choice for 3 consecutive years

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley’s unique gem, Blue Hole Regional Park, has once again been named Travelers' Choice by TripAdvisor — for the third year in a row. 08/09/2023 09:40 PM

Hays County hosts Back-to-School Fair

Hays County hosts Back-to-School Fair

PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY Mylah and Mallory R. sit in the front seat of a San Marcos Police Department vehicle and turn on the siren at the Hays County Local Health Department Back-To-School Fair on Aug. 5. Multiple organizations were present to provide insight on what their team’s mission is. There were also vaccines available for students to meet the health requirements for the upcoming school year. 08/09/2023 09:30 PM

Amerson case receives trial date after five years

Amerson case receives trial date after five years

SAN MARCOS — Chelesta Amerson wore a black dress that day. As she prepared for the three-hour trip to San Marcos, she thought about the possibility that her son would be returning with her that evening. Her mood began to change as the hearing continued, realizing that she would be alone that night. Five hours prior, she had no idea that she was unknowingly dressing to mourn the loss of her son once more as she watched him exit through the courtroom. ——— Clad in dark blue jail attire and cuffed at the wrist, waist and ankles, DeVonte Amerson, who has been incarcerated since March 2018, appeared in court on Tuesday, Aug. 1 for a pretrial hearing on a capital murder charge. 08/09/2023 09:20 PM

YMCA celebrates back to school

YMCA celebrates back to school

08/09/2023 09:10 PM

Hays County Sheriff's Office recognized for 175 years of service

Hays County Sheriff's Office recognized for 175 years of service

— The Hays County Commissioners Court honored first responders who serve in the community on Aug. 1 by recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. 08/09/2023 09:00 PM

Joshua Wright family files wrongful death lawsuit against former HCSO corrections officer

Joshua Wright family files wrongful death lawsuit against former HCSO corrections officer

— It was December 2022. Twinkling lights were strewn about neighborhood homes. Christmas carols echoed through the aisles of stores. Spirits were high for the season as families made plans to gather and celebrate the upcoming holidays. But Beverly Wright was busy making other plans — to bury her son, Joshua Leon Wright. 08/09/2023 08:30 PM

Community mourns loss of public servant

Community mourns loss of public servant

“A lot of people speak and want to do things, but then there are a lot of people who do things,” said former senator Gonzalo Barrientos. “She did things.” 08/09/2023 08:20 PM

Buda, MileStone still at stalemate over proposed Persimmon development

Buda, MileStone still at stalemate over proposed Persimmon development

— Several citizens came forward to voice their concerns regarding the proposed Persimmon development at the regular Buda City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 1 prior to a workshop and deliberation in an effort to establish terms for a development agreement (DA) with MileStone Community Builders. 08/09/2023 08:10 PM

Art talk turns heated at council

Art talk turns heated at council

KYLE — Recently, Kyle City Council discussed the possibility of removing “cultural” from the title of the Arts and Cultural Commission. In response, several residents voiced their concerns during public comments at the Aug. 1 meeting. 08/09/2023 08:00 PM

Important steps in renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

Important steps in renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

08/09/2023 04:51 PM

400-acre blaze 100% contained in Hays County

400-acre blaze 100% contained in Hays County

HAYS COUNTY — At approximately 3:13 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, Hays County and state agencies received a request for assistance on a fire burning north of San Marcos. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, caused by equipment use. Dozens of agencies would soon respond to a fire that, as of Thursday, Aug. 10, is still burning 400 acres in grass and brush fuels with 100% containment. According to Hays County officials, crews will be monitoring and patrolling containment lines on Tuesday, ensuring that hot sports are handled. Temporary Flight Restriction has been lifted over the area. Fire is staffed today with 35 personnel, cindluing two of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) strike teams and supporting personnel from the Texas A&M Forest Service and Hays County. 08/09/2023 04:00 PM

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