BUDA — Buda City Council received updates on the 2021 bond program during a workshop at its Feb. 6 meeting. Capital program manager Kenny Crawford began by covering the planned parking lot, which aims to replace the existing gravel parking lot at Buda City Park with approximately 250 all-weather sur...

BUDA — On Jan. 26, the Kermit “K.C.” Watson, former director of operations for the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce was arrested for credit/debit card abuse and misapplication of fiduciary/financial property. According to a statement released by the chamber, which did not specifically name Watson, “sus...

BUDA — The city of Buda recently promoted two staff members in the Development Services Department. Angela Kennedy, who formerly served as city engineer and assistant director of Development Services, was appointed as director of the department and will maintain her duties as city engineer with her ...

BUDA — Buda Public Library patrons will be able to meet with two peer support specialists as part of St. David’s Foundation’s Libraries for Health initiative and grant. Peer support specialists offer free support to adults in the community. These specialists are available generally from 1-7 p.m. on ...

BUDA — At its Jan. 22 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved several items, including a resolution regarding compensation for district employees due to inclement weather and class size waivers for K4 Capacity Incentive. From Jan. 15-16, Hays CISD campuses and offices were closed because o...

KYLE — Hays High School paraprofessional clerk, Danielle Dunn, 32, was arrested on Jan. 25 for improper relationship between an educator and student, a second-degree felony, and child grooming, a third-degree felony. According to a statement from Hays CISD on Sunday, Jan. 21, Hays CISD received an a...

BUDA — Imagine having to go without a coat, shoes or even socks. For millions of children and adults experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations across the country and here in Hays County and Central Texas, this can be a harsh reality. Helping others is the key to a strong community —...

BUDA — Stacy Benningfield, project manager for the State Highway 45 Gap Study, presented a status update to Buda City Council at its Jan. 16 meeting. The gap study and project are included in the Hays County 2021 Transportation Plan, the city of Buda 2020 Buda Moves! Transportation Mobility Master P...

HAYS COUNTY  — On Thursday, Jan. 18, Tony Robert Barrera III, 44, was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) with intent to deliver, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon by a Hays County jury, according to a press release from Hays County District Attorney ...