AUSTIN — Aqua Texas’ proposal to increase water and wastewater rates for all customers across the state, including those in Hays County, was denied at the end of last month. As previously reported by the Hays Free Press , Aqua Texas filed for a system improvement charge (SIC) increase with the Publi...

KYLE — According to a news release from Hays CISD, a district staff member is no longer employed, following an incident that occurred at the end of the school day Monday, Feb. 10. During dismissal, a first-grade teacher at Pfluger Elementary School dragged a student by the arm from the gym to the ha...

KYLE — Over the past year, Hays CISD has been working toward increasing its competitiveness in the hiring market, but now, it is taking it to the next level by partnering with Upward Communities to create an affordable housing neighborhood for its staff. “Our board wants us to be unrivaled [and] emp...

SAN MARCOS — In the fall of 2022, Hays County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an overdose with a 17-year-old victim. This incident led to an investigation by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Special Services Division, which identified Gabriel Cecilio Osorio, 22, of Austin as a suspect. Deputi...

SAN MARCOS — CHRISTUS Health recognizes American Heart Month as a time to bring awareness to the body’s most vital organ and educate people on how to keep it healthy. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S., killing approximatel...

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Unforgettable Families and Friends joined with other organizations, like City Limits Subaru and the Hays County Food Bank, to hold a shoe drive to give out shoes to children in need. The Hays County Food Bank also handed out non-perishable items of food to each family.

DRIFTWOOD  — Scott Roberts grew up eating fried chicken and potato salad every Sunday at his grandma’s house after church. Now, he’s aiming to recreate this fond memory with Roxie’s, a new restaurant coming to Buda and Dripping Springs. “My grandmother’s name is Roxanna … You always wanted to be inv...

SAN MARCOS  — At its Tuesday, Jan. 28, meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Countywide Polling Place Program and using electronic poll books in future elections. This resolution is to show support at the legislative level for the program and e...

With planning going as far back as late 2023, ground was broken for the new Buc-ee’s travel center in San Marcos. Located off IH-35 at Old Army Drive, this Buc-ee’s location will be the largest in the area, according to city of San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson. “I did do the happy dance, yes,” said Hug...

KYLE —  On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault victim in Kyle. Detectives initiated an investigation which produced evidence that led to warrants being issued for 20-year-old Keshawn Kyle French-Burton...