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PEC Community Grant applications now open

PEC Community Grant applications now open

JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is now accepting applications for community grants and encourages nonprofits within or surrounding PEC’s service area to apply for up to $5,000. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 2. 08/16/2023 08:40 PM

Hays County tackles mental health and the criminal justice system

Hays County tackles mental health and the criminal justice system

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — Hays County continues to work to help the individuals in the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health issues. 08/16/2023 08:30 PM

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

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