A prominent Buda realtor indicted on intoxication manslaughter and murder charges could face trial early next year. Jason Tarr, who was indicted on a second-degree manslaughter and a first-degree murder charge in the death of Nancy Sterling-Dalton, could have his case go to trial in January, Hays Co...

A service provider has been selected to provide equipment and services for the Emergency Service District (ESD) 1. According to a press release, ESD 1 on Oct. 25 selected the San Marcos Hays County EMS to provide ambulance services over Acadian Ambulance services out of Austin. In an emailed intervi...

More than 40 percent of all registered voters in Hays County cast ballots during the early voting period prior to the Nov. 8 election, according to numbers provided by county officials. The mark surpasses the 37 percent of registered voters who cast ballots during early voting in 2012 and 22 percent...

Props 1 & 2 pass As Americans were glued to Tuesday’s stunning presidential election results, those in Hays County gave the green light for a pair of bond propositions that total $237 million.  According to unofficial, final results on the Hays County website, Proposition 2, which called for $131 mi...

rom great danes to dachshunds and every pooch in between, humans and dogs alike can’t resist the excitement a dog park brings. Earlier this year, Buda opened its new dog park located on Sportsplex Drive. As more and more people look to visit the new park, following some helpful tips can ensure the e...

Most restaurants throughout the United States do not allow pets inside. While health regulations may vary from state to state, most restauranteurs adhere to the federal Food and Drug Administration laws that prohibit live animals (except fish in tanks) in retail establishments where food is served. ...

The Lone Star Rail project officially hit the end of the line late last month as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) voted 18-0 to remove the project from its 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. As a part of the organization’s community outreach efforts, CAMPO staff gathered v...

By Jonathan Gonzalez Over 36,000 registered Hays County voters have so far cast their ballots during the first week of early voting, with more expected to hit the polls as the Nov. 8 election looms. The huge, and historic, turnout represents roughly 30 percent of the total number of registered voter...

By Samantha Smith A local state representative is opposing the creation of a new emergency service district (ESD) and the expansion of an existing district that are on the ballot this November.  State Representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) expressed his opposition for creating ESD 9 and the...

By Moses Leos III An injunction filed by various groups trying to stop the State Highway 45 southwest project in its tracks was struck down by a federal judge earlier this month.  According to a report from the Austin American-Statesman , the injunction, filed by multiple groups including the Save o...