HAYS COUNTY — More than one in three women, or 35.6%, and one in four men, or 28.5%, in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. For the last 45 years, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) has offered free and confidential service...

HAYS COUNTY — A juvenile suspect was arrested in the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 17, and charged with false alarm, a state jail felony — because the suspect is a juvenile, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office will not be identifying the individual who was taken into custody. The arrest comes after a generi...

(Editor's Note: This post was updated at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 with additional information) HAYS COUNTY — Following two emails sent to Hays CISD parents, students and staff earlier today, the district sent the following updated message regarding a threat rumor that was circulating across soci...

HAYS COUNTY — Having a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, but For the Love of Go has been working to make it a little easier for community members in Hays County. The organization officially started in 2013 and received its 501(c)(3) designation in 2014, but the foundation commenced long before t...

HAYS COUNTY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)  — which serves 24 counties and 45 cities across Central Texas — is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2023. “We're proudly celebrating 85 years of service this year of powering the Texas Hill Country and its communities,” said Kendra Acosta, PEC ...

KYLE — At its meeting on Oct. 2, Kyle City Council approved water usage from the city of San Marcos, as well as celebrated the Hays Free Press’ 120th anniversary. Council celebrated the newspaper’s 120th birthday with a proclamation. “The Hays Free Press will celebrate its 120th anniversary with a y...

Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright surprised district receptionist Terri Salinas with a Coin of Excellence at Hays CISD Central Office on Sept. 26. Communication Department Secretary Belen Hernandez nominated Terri Salinas to earn a Coin of Excellence for her dedication to the job. “Her customer service...

HAYS COUNTY — A former Hays CISD substitute teacher was sentenced Sept. 18 before Judge Sherri K. Tibbe to 10 years in state prison, suspended for 10 years — or 10 years of community supervision — in relation to a November 2019 incident involving a student at Lehman High School. After pleading guilt...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County and Austin Ptes Alive! have extended its community survey deadline through Oct. 31. The survey is available in both English and Spanish to provide insight on the future program. Austin Pets Alive! is managing the development of the new pet resource center in Hays County in ...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays CISD is in the process of creating an attendance zone to accommodate the opening of the district’s 16th elementary school. The campus, located in the Anthem subdivision in Kyle, will open in August 2024. In July 2023, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted to create a committee of ...