The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work, and Hays County was no exception when the unemployment rate rose to 12.8 percent in April. Still, there may be a saving grace that will open hundreds of jobs in Buda. An Amazon shipping center plans to open outside of Buda’s city li...

Free COVID-19 tests were performed on 701 people Sunday at Bohnam Pre-K in San Marcos. Similar events will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 at Simon Middle School in Kyle, on Thursday, June 18 at Uhland Elementary in Uhland and on Friday, June 19 at McCormick Middle School in Buda. The tests a...

After almost a decade of serving Buda, Mayor George Haehn has announced that he will not seek re-election in November 2020. “After eight years serving, and trying my best to help the people of Buda,  it is time that I end that service due to family and other commitments. Therefore, I will not be see...

Due to COVID-19 cases or precautions, some businesses have reported closing for a few days. We will update this chart as we get more information. Editors note: Businesses in San Marcos are not required to close in the event an employee tests positive for COVID-19 because the city is taking its guida...

This is a coronavirus story with no tragic losses, no major life changes and no grim endings; rather, this is a coronavirus story about a series of unfortunate events leading to a pleasant end. Instead of getting married in the breezy and cool months of spring, these couples will settle for the hot ...

By Megan Wehring COVID-19 pandemic could wreak havoc with the Hays CISD Board of Trustees’ 2020-2021 budget. Trustees are preparing for the upcoming school year even as they walk in unfamiliar territory, looking at fall enrollment figures and what to expect even as the pandemic continues to escalate...

Inspired Minds is offering seven weeks of summer camp that incorporate art and science. In-person intensives include illustration, photography, potters wheel and ceramic sculpting. Online courses include Zines and portraiture. By Megan Wehring Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda is opening its doors o...

During Rashaad O'Neal's was junior year, he was going into the locker room for football period and that is when he saw the black doll hanging by a noose.  When he started to look around, everyone was laughing, not a single person took O’Neal’s side. No, this did not occur in the 1960s, this happened...

Dear Hays CISD Family, Nine days ago, nearly nine heartbreaking minutes were captured on video. In those minutes, George Floyd was murdered. Today, all four of those responsible were finally criminally charged. Mr. Floyd’s murder has opened, yet again, a suffering in America that continues to wound ...

One-day detour in downtown Buda June 11 There will be a detour through downtown Buda this week so Union Pacific Railroad can inspect and replace railroad ties and rails. The crossing at Main Street and Garison Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. The railroad said the work...