Celebrating MLK Day The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a three-day MLK Day celebration in honor of Dr. King and in recognition of the 20th anniversary of hosting the celebration.Celebrated on the third Monday in January, this year’s MLK Kids Event is a celebration just for kids ages 3-teens f...

Hays County Hays County Recycling & Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling at both locations through Saturday, Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. While there is no fee for dropping off the tree, all decorations and lights must be removed. Tre...

Staff Report   BUDA – The city of Buda is looking for people to join a new Library Strategic Planning Committee (LSPC). Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24.   The LSPC will advise and provide guidance to the city council and staff regarding the library’s strategic plan up...

The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department hosted its first ever National Bird Day event Jan. 5 at the new Cool Springs Park off East FM 150. Hays County Master Naturalist Doray Lendacky led the tour of more than 20 participants and during their visit, they sighted the following on the right. ...

Staff Report Local winery Water 2 Wine Buda earned several prestigious awards at the 2021 Texas International Wine Competition (TIWC), held between Dec. 3 and 4 in Buda. The panel of expert judges — which included Masters of Wine, winemakers, wine writers, beverage directors and sommeliers — tasted ...

Austin, Texas – November 16, 2021 – Texas Gas Service is sharing carbon monoxide tips to help keep communities safe. “Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas created by the incomplete or improper burning of fuel and can occur any time of year,” said Matt Carlquist, safety and hea...

by David White The Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) organization is beginning its first steps in acquiring an independent senior activity center. The KASZ organization welcomes all retired residents to its activities, and currently meets at the Krug Activity Center in Kyle, the former city hall, where t...

Those watching the annual Tournament of Roses parade on TV January 1 might have spotted a familiar face. Hays High alumnus Michael Hernandez marched with the Bands of America (BOA) Honor Band in Pasadena.

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Local Health Department is set to receive new equipment for its Tuberculosis (TB) program.   At its first meeting for 2022, the Hays County Commissioners Court authorized the purchase of Emocha Mobile Health Inc. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Softwa...

Time is running out for Central Texans planning to enroll in health coverage for 2022. Enrollment for Marketplace health plans ends on Jan. 15, and Central Texans should act now to make sure they are covered on Feb. 1. Foundation Communities provides free, one-on-one assistance by phone to help peop...