KYLE — Hays High School paraprofessional clerk, Danielle Dunn, 32, was arrested on Jan. 25 for improper relationship between an educator and student, a second-degree felony, and child grooming, a third-degree felony. According to a statement from Hays CISD on Sunday, Jan. 21, Hays CISD received an a...

BUDA — Imagine having to go without a coat, shoes or even socks. For millions of children and adults experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations across the country and here in Hays County and Central Texas, this can be a harsh reality. Helping others is the key to a strong community —...

BUDA — Stacy Benningfield, project manager for the State Highway 45 Gap Study, presented a status update to Buda City Council at its Jan. 16 meeting. The gap study and project are included in the Hays County 2021 Transportation Plan, the city of Buda 2020 Buda Moves! Transportation Mobility Master P...

HAYS COUNTY  — On Thursday, Jan. 18, Tony Robert Barrera III, 44, was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) with intent to deliver, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon by a Hays County jury, according to a press release from Hays County District Attorney ...

SAN MARCOS— Following Hays County constables hand-delivering more than 6,000 jury summonses around the county, Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson Sr. was given the opportunity to show cause in a hearing held on Jan. 9. According to an order by 483rd District Judge Tanner Niedhardt, Anderson a...

Em Dash Books owner Lola Watson, center, is surrounded by friends and family, as well as representatives from the city of Buda, Buda EDC and Buda Chamber of Commerce, as she cuts the ribbon for her independent bookstore on Thursday, Jan. 11. Em Dash Books, which is located inside Buda Bike Co. at 20...

SAN MARCOS  – The Hays County Health Department opened its Immunization Clinic on Jan. 16 and will offer vaccinations to eligible individuals under the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs. “This will be our first-time offering vaccinations through the department in...

HAYS COUNTY — School districts across Hays County have announced closures and delayed starts due to weather conditions. San Marcos CISD San Marcos CISD campuses and offices are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. This closure is due to the forecast calling for subzero windchill temperatures with wind gust u...

The Lehman High School Cheerleaders pose for a photo before driving to Fort Worth for the 2024 Texas UIL Spirit State Championship, held Jan. 6-8. The team received a score of 85.00, placing 32nd in the qualifying round at the competition.

BUDA — At its Jan. 3 meeting, Buda City Council unanimously approved grant program amendments to the grants funded through hotel occupancy tax. Buda provides two grant opportunities to businesses, organizations and individuals to bring tourism activities to the community: the Downtown Co-Marketing R...