A 500-acre development that includes a full 18-hole golf course could soon be coming to the rolling hills of Driftwood. On July 10, the Dripping Springs City Council approved phase one of the site development plan for Discovery Land Company’s planned golf course. The development spans the Ranch Road...

Further discussion on a Houston-based firm’s request for nearly one billion gallons of Middle Trinity aquifer groundwater is heading into the court system. On July 12, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) board of directors unanimously approved for the State Office of Ad...

Kyle Police is investigating what officials believe is the "suspicious" death of a two-year-old boy.   Jeff Barnett, Kyle Police Chief, said authorities were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of Marquitos Drive in Kyle July 4 for a medical emergency of a child, who was reportedly not breathing. ...

Concerns over the long-term impact of a Houston-based firm's controversial water request led Hays County Commissioners Tuesday to support contesting its proposed permit. The decision, made via a unanimous vote on a resolution July 10, places Hays County Commissioners on a list clamoring for a hearin...

After a legal campaign and community outcry, the city of Dripping Springs has reached a settlement with affected parties that will change provisions to its wastewater permit. Per the settlement, which was finalized earlier this week, Dripping Springs agreed to reduce its proposed discharge limit to ...

Two Kyle residents have been indicted in connection with a major 20-person crime ring that stole more than $765,000 worth of heavy construction equipment over several years. An investigation into the theft ring, which involved 18 law enforcement agencies, confirmed the involvement of members and ass...

Water issues, school safety and education reform were topics tackled by a pair of Democratic candidates vying for state offices during a June 30 forum. The event, held at the Wimberley Community Center, featured Democratic candidate Steven Kling, who’s running against incumbent Donna Campbell (R-New...

In the wake of the forced separation of families along the Texas-Mexico border, groups serving undocumented residents of Hays County believe the news has left people scared and untrusting. It is hard to even guess how many Hays County residents are undocumented, said Melissa Rodriguez, director of c...

Authorities have reopened a stretch of Ranch Road 12 between San Marcos and Wimberley following a major three-vehicle collision Sunday. The incident occurred on Ranch Road 12 at Oakwood Loop, according to a tweet from the Wimberley Fire Department. Seven people were transported to area hospitals, wi...

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System is providing free rides July 2 through July 6 on its Country Bus service. Anyone can ride this reservation-based service for free that week. The CARTS Country Bus is regional community-based transportation for the rural areas of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, C...