PEC Board of Director voting begins May 20, for members in districts 2, 3 and 4. Early voting will remain open through June 12. By voting in PEC’s annual board election, members get to weigh in on leaders who will represent their interests at the cooperative. The following board candidates are runni...

Hays County may make one final attempt at establishing a Public Defender’s Office. Though a “priority” decline has expired, the Commissioners Court on Tuesday indicated that the Criminal Justice Commission may initiate a request for funding from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission following their ...

When the owner of Beijing Bistro, Eddy Martinez, suffered a stroke three weeks ago, Buda businesses and residents proved to his family that people stand together in times of need. This event has drained the Martinez family, who are trying their best to keep their family’s livelihood. “We have had a ...

Authorities are still investigating the cause of an early-morning fire that swept through a home on Overlook Mountain Road in Buda on May 15. Buda Fire Chief said 48-year-old Janie Zapata was found unresponsive inside, and was pronounced dead at Ascension Seton hospital in Kyle. Authorities are stil...

The directive from Gov. Greg Abbott pushed back Hays County’s efforts to get bilingual information out about testing for the COVID-19 virus, commissioners and County Judge Ruben Becerra learned on Tuesday Tammy Crumley, director of Countywide Operations, gave an update on testing and outreach effort...

Grateful for the service of first responders every day and especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas State University will honor Hays County heroes with an appreciation lunch on Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harris Dining Hall. In keeping with social distancing guidan...

Moving under the wing of a nationally recognized organization, a local youth soccer select club hopes the change can keep area talent playing closer to home. CTX Flash, a Kyle area soccer club organization, will become an affiliate team under Surf Cup Sports, out of San Diego, California. The Flash,...

The spirit of inclusiveness that engendered the shared space is personified in the work going on. While a 3-D printer hums along 24/7, seamstresses with military backgrounds are hard at work making face masks for distribution to nursing homes, classrooms, medical clinics and elsewhere. The Coronavir...

On Monday, Buda City Hall and the Public Safety Building will open to the public with limited capacity. It is strongly recommended that visitors wear masks and use social distancing practices. Phone and online methods of communication are encouraged. BUDA CITY HALL AND PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING · Visit...

Hays County may soon be seeking public input on its updated Transportation Plan. Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones said last week that commissioners will soon want to look at details of the plan. Jones’ statement to the  Hays Free Press came just days after County Judge Ruben Becerra’s proposal to ask ...