Return of the burn ban in Hays County  Burn ban is back in effect in sixty-seven counties across Texas as of Feb. 9.  Hays County Assistant Fire Marshal Clint Browning says the recent rainfall has had little to no effect on drought conditions. High winds aren’t helping either since they are rapidly ...

By Paige Lambert An increasing number of sexual assault cases have dotted local and county law enforcement blotters since late January.  Many law enforcement officials say while sexual assault cases are troubling, the increases in numbers reflect population growth.    Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd said ...

By Paige Lambert Hands-free ordinances are sweeping Central Texas with Austin, San Antonio and every major city in Hays County except Dripping Springs under the ban.  State officials argue a ban on using mobile devices while driving would greatly decrease distracted driving accidents. There is very ...

  Staff report UPDATE: One of the three men initially thought to be involved in the incident has been cleared.  According to Hays County, Jared Lupe Zavala, 24, was found not to be invovled in the burglary and will not be charged.  Zavala, according to a release, was in the area but was not involved...

By Moses Leos III A popular cable television show that hunts for antiques in everyday American homes will be making a stop in Central Texas this February. The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Buda hope local purveyors and collectors of antiques can bring the show, American Pickers, into...

By Moses Leos III Following allegations by his political opponent of conspiracy and a cover up to a 2014 case, Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler announced last week that the matter was handled properly. And the former Hays County district attorney concurs with Cutler’s statement. In a Jan. 22 emailed ...

  Citzens who want to participate in the March 1 Primary Election have until Monday to submit their voter's registration forms.  The deadline to register for the election is Feb. 1. Early voting for the March 1 primary begins on Feb. 16.  Hays County residents can submit a voter's registration form ...

By Paige Lambert Kristopher Silva walked out of his last meeting with the Veterans Court, thinking about his completion of the strenuous program. It marked a victory over the anger, substance abuse and other issues that arose after serving overseas. Silva and four other veterans graduated from the V...

Amazon.com announced plans in August to open a fifth Texas fulfillment center in San Marcos. The 855,000 square-foot fulfillment center will pick, pack and ship smaller items such as books, electronics and toys. The center will be located on McCarty Lane in south San Marcos. Amazon currently employs...

  Submitted report The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Hays County Government Center, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, which is staffed by FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration specialists to answer questions and provide assistance information, will close permanently at 6 p.m. Wednes...