AUSTIN — AGE of Central Texas has opened a brand-new facility in hopes to focus on its Thrive Social & Wellness Center. “AGE of Central Texas is a nonprofit that supports older adults and family caregivers as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging and caregiving,” explained Chief Exe...

KYLE — Kyle City Council heard a presentation at its Jan. 21 meeting regarding updates to the planned Gregg-Clarke Skatepark. According to agenda documents, a park bond was approved in November 2020, which included $1 million for park improvements at Gregg-Clarke Park. On July 10, 2022, council appr...

Olivia Brown, manager of the Kyle Texas Roadhouse location at 19073 IH 35 in Kyle, center, cuts the ribbon on Jan. 24 in celebration of the restaurant's opening on Jan. 27. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell strikes a pose with Andy Armadillo at the Texas Roadhouse ribbon cutting on Jan. 24. In addition to ...

KYLE — Unforgettable Families and Friends is hosting a shoe drive on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Gemstone Palace in Kyle. Unforgettable Families and Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 2016. Founded by Cynthia Bentley, the organization’s focus is helping the children of Hays Co...

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley ISD now has two groups geared to create opportunities to hear the voice of the community more broadly. Following WISD’s adoption of its strategic plan in 2023, which includes a focus on strengthening community excellence, the district launched two groups to address critical iss...

WIMBERLEY — Founded in 2019, ProjectART Wimberley has been aiding to both keep art in Texas schools and provide creative access for students in the Hays County area. “I used to be a public school art teacher in Austin ISD —  and so did one of our other founding members, Jamie Pettit — and when I mov...

SAN MARCOS — On Monday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Hays County EMS and Hays County EMS Association, CWA Local 6115 signed a ceremonial Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A CBA is “an agreement between the employees and the employer that established the guidelines for compensation, benefit...

SAN MARCOS — Economic growth in Texas is slowing, but remains resilient, according to Senior Business Economist with the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank – San Antonio Branch, Luis Torres, who was the keynote speaker at the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) Economic Outlook on Thursd...

BUDA — Buda City Council discussed the upcoming legislative session at its Jan. 7 meeting. According to city manager Micah Grau, the next legislative session begins on Jan. 14 and, although some bills have already begun to be filed, the final day is March 14, with the last day of the session occurri...