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Dripping Springs may extend moratorium
Development, Dripping Springs, News
Dripping Springs may extend moratorium
By megan.wehring 
November 17, 2021
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Monday, the Dripping Springs City Council will consider extending the development moratorium . Dripping Springs development map (courtesy photo) Under the moratorium, the city will not accept permit applications for new development in the city limits or extrate...
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Dripping Springs issues temporary development moratorium
Development, Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs issues temporary development moratorium
By sahar.chmais 
November 10, 2021
Staff Report Dripping Springs has reached its wastewater capacity, among other issues, that caused the city to enact a temporary development moratorium. “The city’s responsibility is to protect how our community grows, and sometimes, that requires us to make  tough, but necessary decisions,” said Dr...
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Dripping Springs P&Z approve, deny rezoning
Development, Dripping Springs, News
Dripping Springs P&Z approve, deny rezoning
By megan.wehring 
November 10, 2021
(All photos/maps courtesy of the city of Dripping Springs) By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS — Not all rezoning requests are moving forward in Dripping Springs.  With six items listed in the Nov. 9 consent agenda, the Dripping Springs Planning & Zoning Commission approved two rezoning requests for ...
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Industrial center to bring revenue, thousands of jobs to Kyle
Development, Kyle, News
Industrial center to bring revenue, thousands of jobs to Kyle
By Brittany Anderson 
November 4, 2021
By Brittany Anderson KYLE — A $66 million capital investment is expected to bring thousands of jobs and dollars in annual revenue to Kyle. NorthPoint Development, in partnership with Kyle Economic Development, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the Plum Creek Industrial Center. ...
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Local Election Results 2021
Buda, Community, Development, ...
Local Election Results 2021
By Brittany Anderson 
November 2, 2021
These are unofficial results as of 10:31 a.m., Nov. 3. Voter turnout:  12.18% Ballots cast:  18,900 Registered voters:   155,158 Buda City of Buda, Position 3 At-Large Emily Jones     438  (33.87%) Virginia Jurika     220   (17.01%) LaVonia Horne-Williams     635   (49.11%) City of Buda, Single Memb...
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Austin-based restaurants coming to Kyle
Development, Kyle, News
Austin-based restaurants coming to Kyle
By sahar.chmais 
November 2, 2021
By Sahar Chmais Update: Kerbey Lane Cafe is in the proposal stage with the developer, a lease has not been signed.  Kerbey Lane Cafe, a beloved Austin diner, will join the ranks of Z Tejas, P. Terry’s and Torchy’s Tacos, as new announcements come about the expanding Kyle restaurant scene. Kerbey Lan...
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Buda to be recognized as Platinum Scenic City
Buda, Community, Development, ...
Buda to be recognized as Platinum Scenic City
By megan.wehring 
October 27, 2021
Staff Report BUDA -- On Nov. 3, the Buda City Council will recognize the city of Buda as a Platinum Scenic City recipient, which is the highest level awarded in the Scenic City Certification Program. This year, Buda is one of 22 Texas cities to be certified as a Scenic City. The city was awarded a G...
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More wastewater services coming to Buda
Buda, Development, News
More wastewater services coming to Buda
By sahar.chmais 
October 25, 2021
By Sahar Chmais A wastewater utility service agreement was approved by Buda City Council for a 16-acre multi-family project. This project could mean more wastewater services extended throughout Buda. Approximately one year ago, the city adopted a wholesale agreement with the Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
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DS Transportation Master Plan gets green light
Community, Development, Dripping Springs, ...
DS Transportation Master Plan gets green light
By megan.wehring 
October 21, 2021
By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs moved forward with a Transportation Master Plan, but not without hesitancy from residents. The city is experiencing significant growth, heightening the need for updated transportation infrastructure. Following a public hearing on Oct. 19, the Drip...
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Dripping Springs road plan moves to council
Development, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Dripping Springs road plan moves to council
By sahar.chmais 
October 19, 2021
By Sahar Chmais The growth of Dripping Springs seems inevitable, and as the population grows, so does traffic. Dripping Springs is in the process of adopting the Transportation Master Plan — frowned upon by some residents and welcomed by others. Dripping Springs’ population has more than doubled sin...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Three-car collision leaves one dead
Dripping Springs, Main, News
Three-car collision leaves one dead
By Staff Report 
March 12, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Breaking News, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
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