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Austin Regional Clinic continues to expand in Hays County
Austin Regional Clinic continues to expand in Hays County
HAYS COUNTY — Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has its eyes set on expanding in Hays County to ensure that all patients’ needs are filled. 07/19/2023 08:10 PM
UPDATED: Wildfire burns more than 40 acres in Buda
UPDATED: Wildfire burns more than 40 acres in Buda
07/18/2023 10:18 PM
HCSO seeks public’s help after locating burnt human remains
HCSO seeks public’s help after locating burnt human remains
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance after locating burnt human remains in Kyle on Monday, July 10. 07/18/2023 06:57 PM
H-E-B opens in place of iconic Nutty Brown Amphitheatre
H-E-B opens in place of iconic Nutty Brown Amphitheatre
Staff Report AUSTIN — There is now another grocery store option for Hays County residents after the Nutty Brown H-E-B opened its doors in west Austin on Wednesday, July 5. 07/12/2023 10:30 PM
PEC hosts 2nd annual Camp Save-a-Watt Solar Car Derby
PEC hosts 2nd annual Camp Save-a-Watt Solar Car Derby
— For the second year in a row, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) hosted campers and parents from across the cooperative’s coverage area on June 21 for a day of free learning and fun at the coop’s headquarters in Johnson City, according to a news release. More than 150 people, including 70 campers in kindergarten through third grade, attended PEC’s Camp Save-a-Watt Solar Car Derby. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about solar energy from PEC experts, as well as build and race solar cars. 07/12/2023 10:20 PM
Hays County Commissioners Court declares July Park and Recreation Month
Hays County Commissioners Court declares July Park and Recreation Month
— The Hays County Parks Department is being recognized for its contributions to the county’s health and wellness. During its June 20 meeting, the commissioners court passed a proclamation recognizing parks and recreation as an integral part of the community and declaring July as Park and Recreation Month, according to a news release. 07/12/2023 10:10 PM
Hays Cares to provide free shoes to area students
Hays Cares to provide free shoes to area students
— In 2022, approximately 12% of Hays County residents were living in poverty, according to census.gov. But one local nonprofit is working to inspire hope by providing resources, education and economic opportunities for underserved children and families. 07/12/2023 10:00 PM
Tips on how to beat the heat this summer in Texas
Tips on how to beat the heat this summer in Texas
HAYS COUNTY — It’s no secret that summers in Texas are brutal, so knowing how to take care of yourself during the hot temperatures is vital. 07/12/2023 09:50 PM
Former Johnson HS track star adds to allegations against past NFL player
Former Johnson HS track star adds to allegations against past NFL player
Following the publication of “Alleged child molester makes sweetheart deal,” in the June 28, 2023 edition of the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch, another family reached out to the Hays Free Press to tell their story. The article below is their experience with Thomas Geredine Sr. 07/12/2023 08:30 PM
Vineyard Hill fire burns 50 acres
Vineyard Hill fire burns 50 acres
HAYS COUNTY — Numerous agencies responded to the Vineyard Hill fire off Hilliard Road in Precinct 3 of Hays County on Saturday, July 8. As of noon on Monday, July 10 the fire was 100% contained. 07/12/2023 08:20 PM
Hays County reinstates burn ban for 90 days
Hays County reinstates burn ban for 90 days
07/11/2023 07:11 PM
Kyle PD arrests suspect in vehicle pursuit
Kyle PD arrests suspect in vehicle pursuit
07/08/2023 06:37 PM
Registered sex offender arrested for child sex trafficking in Hays County
Registered sex offender arrested for child sex trafficking in Hays County
07/06/2023 10:46 PM
Arrest made in 2018 Iconic Village fire investigation
Arrest made in 2018 Iconic Village fire investigation
07/06/2023 08:22 PM
Hays County launches remote marriage license system
Hays County launches remote marriage license system
— Getting a marriage license in Hays County just got a little easier. 07/05/2023 11:00 PM
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