By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Through federal funding, the San Marcos Hays County EMS will be receiving two additional ambulances.   On Aug. 9, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved to execute the Hays County American Rescue Plan Recovery Grant Agreement between Hays County and...

By Megan Wehring   DRIPPING SPRINGS – Despite the recent wildfires and the county being under a burn ban, the city of Dripping Springs is not executing a disaster declaration at this time.   On Aug. 9, the Dripping Springs City Council discussed the possibility of declaring a disaster for the city d...

By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY — The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) could declare a Stage 3 Critical Drought if drought conditions continue to worsen, but BSEACD remains optimistic.   According to the district’s principal hydrogeologist, Brian Smith, BSEACD expects m...

By Amira Van Leeuwen   KYLE — The Railhouse Bar, a family-friendly bar located at 107 E. Center Street in Kyle, hosted its first Railhouse Market Day on Sunday, Aug. 7, where numerous vendors were invited to sell their products and connect with the community.   Photo by Amira Van Leeuwen Six Sons of...

By Ashley Kontnier The recent resignation of Kyle City Council member Dexter “Dex” Ellison comes on the heels of at least one citation.   Ellison, whose term was set to expire in November, submitted his resignation July 25, 11 days after he was issued a citation for a violation involving sale of cig...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Dripping Springs and Wimberley Valley are among the six areas in Texas that are classified as certified International Dark Sky Communities.   To protect the billions of migratory birds that fly over the state annually, the Lights Out Texas campaign is encouraging all...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — The development agreement for a hotly-debated mixed-use development was denied   – but that does not necessarily stop it from being built.   During the Planning and Zoning meeting on July 26, the commission voted 5-0 to deny the MileStone Community Builders development ag...

By CJ Vetter DRIPPING SPRINGS - Where can you find locally grown mushrooms, cheese made from Water Buffalo milk, grow-it-yourself mushroom kits and Brazilian cheese bread in one place? If your answer was the Dripping Springs Farmers Market, you’d be right! Located at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmste...

By Amira Van Leeuwen   BUDA – People from around the community came together Friday night with a glass of wine and paintbrush in hand.   Pottery Painting on the Patio, an art class hosted by the Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda, welcomed many to attend: partners, friends, siblings and parents. Part...

By CJ Vetter HAYS COUNTY - At the last state of Kyle address, Mayor Travis Mitchell revealed a plethora of new restaurants coming to Kyle.   One notable eatery coming to the Buda area is Big’s Meat Market. Relocating from Austin, the newcomer to Buda is offering a meat market alongside brisket sandw...